Kankakee Times

The Kankakee School District 111 board of education met Monday, Sept. 12.

Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Kankakee School District 111 board of education:

KANKAKEE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 111

BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES

September 12, 2016

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Kankakee School District No. 111, Kankakee County, Illinois, was held at 6:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room at Edison Primary School, 1991 East Maple Street, Kankakee, Illinois.

ROLL CALL

Members present: Joseph Lightfoot

Karen Johnston, President

Angela Shea

Barbara Wells, Secretary

Members absent: John Coghlan (*entered at 6:24 PM)

Amelia Davis, Vice President (*entered at 6:01 PM)

Jess Gathing, Jr. (*entered at 7:01 PM)

A quorum was declared present.

Closed Session

At 6:02 p.m., motion was made by Shea, seconded by Lightfoot, to adjourn to the Library for closed session to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body. ROLL CALL VOTE--Ayes: Lightfoot, Shea, Wells, and Johnston. Nays: none. Motion carried.

The closed session was adjourned at 7:13 p.m.

At 7:15 p.m. the regular session was reconvened.

The pledge was led by Edison’s Student Government students. The students presented each Board member with a key chain made from a 3D printer.

Superintendent’s Report

Dr. Walters called upon the principal’s to share the following good news:

School Event Explanation

Recognition

In April of 2016, the Bright Beginning’s program at Mark Twain had an extensive program review through ExceleRate. ExceleRate Illinois is a statewide quality recognition and improvement system designed to make continuous quality improvement an everyday priority among early learning providers.

The Bright Beginning’s program received a gold circle of quality rating which is the highest level rating possible. The Gold Circle of Quality recognizes programs that meet or go beyond the highest quality goals. Gold Circle programs have met the highest quality standards in three areas: learning environment and teaching quality; administrative standards; and training and education.

Donation

• Fed Ex and Sara Brown donated 12 book bags filled with school supplies for Mark Twain students. The students were very happy to get their new book bags and appreciated the generosity.

Donation

• The junior high school received gently used uniform shirts, pants, and shorts from Jeff and Krystal Cox. KJHS appreciates their generous donation.

Honor

• The Illinois State Board of Education recently notified Kankakee School District that Mr. David Knudson, art teacher at KHS, will receive recognition in the 2016-17 Those Who Excel education awards program. A banquet will be held on October 22nd in Bloomington for a night of celebrating outstanding educators! Congratulations to Mr. Knudson!

Principal’s Report

• Ms. O’Leary, principal at Edison Primary School, reported that Edison’s School Improvement Plan is aligned with the School District’s Strategic Plan. Edison’s goals are 1) develop common assessments, 2) culture and climate, and 3) communication. To support their common assessments teachers created an assessment timeline, created a timeline for curriculum, and developed a benchmarking system. Currently, Edison is in the process of reviewing student data.

Ms. O’Leary also reported that the culture of the building is being driven from class meetings held in the mornings. The Student Government students have the opportunity to go to their class and discuss such things as lining up outside, recess, early release activities, etc.

Ms. O’Leary stated that Edison is using Class DoJo, a new system that allows the parents to have access to see if their student is getting positive or negative points. Currently, Edison has 54% of their families on board for Class DoJo and they are continuing to work hard to get all their parents signed up.

Edison also feels that the new Student Government is a plus in reaching their communication goal. The students have a voice in the school system about decision making. Also, 82% of the classroom teachers attended the Student Engagement Conference this summer. This shows the dedication that these teachers want to move forward.

Edison is very excited to have the Technology Magnet Program. Ms. O’Leary reported they now have a 3D printer and a drone. She stated that Edison is simply not using the technology to substitute for paper or pencil, but modifying the way they teach. Third graders will be building drones in the springtime and flying them. Ms. O’Leary concluded her presentation with the drone that flew around the room taking everyone’s pictures.

Public Comments

The following public comments were made:

Name Comments

Michael Mahoney Updated the Board on the progress of the Garden of Prayers use of the Aroma Park building, now called The Safe Haven.

Amendment to the Agenda

Motion was made by Coghlan, seconded by Davis, to remove item G.13. from the consent agenda and vote on it separately. ROLL CALL V

Consent Agenda

The following items were presented:

1. The minutes of the following Board of Education meeting were presented for approval:

? August 22, 2016-Regular Meeting (Regular & Closed Session)

2. The Regular Bills were presented for approval. (See Insert A.)

3. The Payroll and Related Bills were presented for approval. (See Insert B.)

4. The Application for Occupancy and Temporary Facility Use for Jeffers Park Fieldhouse was presented for approval.

5. The KHS Trip Request to Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and England was presented for approval.

6. The KHS Band Trip Request to Orlando, Florida, was presented for approval.

7. The Wind Turbine Bid was presented for approval.

8. The following Head Start Policy Council Documents were presented for approval:

? Resignation of Teacher Assistant Cynthia Baker

? Resignation of Teacher Bernadette Dandurand

? Retirement of Family Support Specialist Joyce Jones

? Recommendation of Danielle Cross for a Teaching Assistant Position with a salary of

$14,389.65 (Including IMRF).

? Recommendation of Hollie O’Nions for a Teaching position with a salary of $34,411.85 (Including IMRF).

? Recommendation of Whitney Alexander for Family Support Specialist position with a salary of $28,606.88 (Including IMRF).

9. The following personnel items were presented for approval:

Staff Member Position Effective Date

Resignations (Certified Personnel)

Nicholas Grimberg Traveling Music Teacher at LCC May 31, 2016

Resignations (Support Personnel)

Jermaine Wilson Vocational Paraprofessional at KHS May 31, 2016

Cynthia Baker Head Start Teacher at Proegler May 31, 2016

Brian Brudnicki Night Custodian at KHS September 7, 2016

Appointments (Certified Personnel)

Laura Henderson Social Worker at Avis Huff September 13, 2016

Joseph Fuhrmann Academic Interventionist at Kennedy (Part-time) September 26, 2016

Mary Mercer Academic Interventionist at Kennedy (Part-time) September 26, 2016

Margaret Smith Academic Interventionist at Kennedy (Part-time) September 13, 2016

Taurus Scurlock CIPS Teacher at Avis Huff September 13, 2016

Melissa Denoyer Academic Interventionist at Montessori (Part-time) September 13, 2016

Cynthia Somerville Academic Interventionist at King (Part-time) September 13, 2016

Stella Chingas Academic Interventionist at Mark Twain (Part-time) September 13, 2016

Eleni Tselos School Psychologist at Avis Huff (Part-time) September 13, 2016

Jill Carlson Special Education Consultant at Avis Huff (Part-time) September 13, 2016

Lara Evans School Psychologist at Avis Huff (Part-time) September 13, 2016

Cynthia Palmer Assessment Coordinator at Avis Huff (Part-time) September 13, 2016

Betty Peters-Lambert Physical Education Consultant at LCC (Part-time) September 13, 2016

Carol Szynal School Psychologist at Avis Huff (Part-time) September 13, 2016

Appointments (Support Personnel)

Carrie Rees Paraprofessional at King September 13, 201

Carol Williamson Paraprofessional (Part-time) at Montessori September 13, 2016

Hollie O’Nions Head Start Teacher at Proegler September 13, 2016

Danielle Cross Head Start Teacher Assistant at Proegler September 13, 2016

Whitney Alexander Family Support Specialist at Proegler September 13, 2016

Dora Mendez PSFA Parent Coordinator at Mark Twain August 3, 2016

Robert Robinson Food Service Driver at LCC September 13, 2016

Kathy Marquie Family Liaison/Parent Educator at Mark Twain September 13, 2016

Jenny Rodriguez Parent Coordinator at Mark Twain September 13, 2016

Kristen Lonberger Paraprofessional/Tech Assistant at Kennedy (Part-time) September 13, 2016

Dana Gray Paraprofessional (Part-time) at Montessori September 13, 2016

Appointments (Extra-Curricular Personnel)

Kendra Leftridge Kennedy Volleyball September 13, 2016

John Heil Boys’ Basketball Head 5 at Kennedy September 13, 2016

Cynthia Nelson Girls’ Basketball Head 6 at Kennedy September 13, 2016

Dustin Rennewanz Boys’ Basketball Head 6 at Kennedy September 13, 2016

Brian Manering Tennis (Girls) Head Varsity at KHS September 13, 2016

Michael Birr Fall Play Set Designer at KHS September 13, 2016

Angela Kanak Fall Play Assistant at KHS September 13, 2016

Deena Cassady Fall Play at KHS September 13, 2016

David Robinson Boys’ Soccer Assistant at KHS September 13, 2016

Heriberto Zavala Boys’ Soccer Assistant Volleyball at KHS September 13, 2016

Katrina Maher Volleyball Assistant Sophomore at KHS September 13, 2016

David Knudson Newspaper Art at KHS September 13, 2016

Geoffrey Gross Newspaper Publisher at KHS September 13, 2016

Sean Dailor Mathletes at KHS September 13, 2016

Ann Bernard Green Team at KHS September 13, 2016

Taylor Pryor Cheerleader Asst. JV at KHS September 13, 2016

Sharisse Christon Cheerleader Head (Winter) at KHS September 13, 2016

LeRoy Parnell Girls’ Basketball-Varsity at KHS September 13, 2016

Joe Lightfoot III Boys’ Basketball-Varsity at KHS September 13, 2016

Craig Culver Boys’ Swimming Assistant at KHS September 13, 2016

Jo Grogan Boys’ Swimming, Head at KHS September 13, 2016

Pamela Washington National Honor Society at KHS September 13, 2016

Lyn McIntosh Interact Club at KHS September 13, 2016

David Knudson Art Club at KHS September 13, 2016

Melissa Gregoire Scholastic Bowl at KHS September 13, 2016

Amanda Grace SADD at KHS September 13, 2016

Gabrielle Garrett Student Council at KHS September 13, 2016

Gabrielle Garrett Junior Class Sponsor at KHS September 13, 2016

Gabrielle Garrett Pep Sponsor at KHS September 13, 2016

Jeanne Benson Spring Musical Music at KHS September 13, 2016

Jeanne Benson Spring Musical Accompanist at KHS September 13, 2016

Deena Cassady Spring Musical Director at KHS September 13, 2016

Angela Kanak Spring Musical Assistant at KHS September 13, 2016

Brian Mathis Boys’ Tennis-Head at KHS September 13, 2016

Deb Johnston Softball, Head Varsity at KHS September 13, 2016

Guy Jasmin Boys’ Tennis-Assistant at KHS September 13, 2016

Albert Zika Girls’ Track-Assistant at KHS September 13, 2016

Jay Bohner Boys’ Track-Assistant at KHS September 13, 2016

Delbert Trowell Boys’ Track-Head at KHS September 13, 2016

Benny Phillips Girls’ Track-Head at KHS September 13, 2016

Benny Phillips Football-Assistant at KHS September 13, 2016

Johnny Short Football-Assistant at KHS September 13, 2016

Michael Krol Football-Assistant at KHS September 13, 2016

John Geary Football-Assistant at KHS September 13, 2016

Josh Lindstrom Football-Assistant at KHS September 13, 2016

Dave Zinanni Football-Assistant at KHS September 13, 2016

Delbert Trowell Football-Assistant at KHS September 13, 2016

Albert Zika Football-Assistant at KHS September 13, 2016

Rob Johnson Football-Assistant at KHS September 13, 2016

Brent Johnston Overload Class at KHS/KJHS September 13, 2016

Nikki King Girls’ Basketball, Head 7 at KJHS September 13, 2016

Phillip Culver Girls’ Basketball, Head 8 at KJHS September 13, 2016

Lynn Lund Volleyball, Head 8 at KJHS September 13, 2016

Margarita Carson Volleyball, Head 7 at KJHS September 13, 2016

Laura Shellie Student Council at KJHS September 13, 2016

Julie Tomisek Orchestra Director at KJHS September 13, 2016

Michelle Puffer Textbook Manager at KJHS September 13, 2016

Jana Sheely Beta Club at KJHS September 13, 2016

Eric Penrod Band Director at KJHS September 13, 2016

Melinda Kimmel Yearbook/Newspaper at KJHS September 13, 2016

Jana Sheely All Sports Director at KJHS September 13, 2016

Nicole King Girls’ Track-8 at KJHS September 13, 2016

Phillip Culver Boys’ Track-7 at KJHS September 13, 2016

Peter Bretzlaff Intramural Soccer-Head at KJHS September 13, 2016

Lynn Lund Girls’ Track-7 at KJHS September 13, 2016

Rich Olmstead Boys’ Track-8 at KJHS September 13, 2016

Peter Bretzlaff Social Studies Chair at KJHS September 13, 2016

Brent Johnston Science Department Chair at KJHS September 13, 2016

Mindy Ghere Language Arts Chair at KJHS September 13, 2016

Linda Gathing Physical Education Chair at KJHS September 13, 2016

Cynthia Harris Encore/Elective Chair at KJHS September 13, 2016

Eric Penrod Stage Manager at KJHS September 13, 2016

Cynthia Harris Art Club at KJHS September 13, 2016

Brent Johnston Robotics-Head at KJHS September 13, 2016

Michael Birr Fall Play Set Designer at Montessori September 13, 2016

Blanca Pena Oral & Written Translation at Proegler September 13, 2016

Nika Smith Bilingual Learning Partner at Steuben September 13, 2016

Edith Bender-Petty Bilingual Learning Partner at Steuben September 13, 2016

Leave of Absence (Certified Personnel)

Christine McGovern Special Education LD Resource Teacher at Avis Huff 8/18/16 - 10/31-2016

Motion was made by Gathing, seconded by Shea, to approve the above listed Consent Agenda items as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE - Ayes: Davis, Gathing, Lightfoot, Shea, Wells, Coghlan (abstained from Item G.12. only) and Johnston. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Recommendation to Terminate Tinerio Johnson-Fossier

Motion was made by Wells, seconded by Johnston, to approve the termination of Tinerio Johnson-Fossier as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE – Ayes: Wells and Johnston. Nays: Gathing, Lightfoot, Shea, Coghlan, and Davis. Motion failed.

Old Business

There was no old business discussed.

Information and Proposals

The following items were provided for information:

1. Personnel Transfers

Name Transferred To Effective Date

Transfers (Certified Personnel)

Byrne, Jordan Teacher – Traveling Bilingual at Kenned/Edison 2016-17 School Year

Cromwell, Shelley Teacher – First Grade Math Magnet at Steuben 2016-17 School Year

Cullens, Lisa Teacher – Special Ed Co-teacher at Taft 2016-17 School Year

Gesell, Catherine Teacher – Second Grade Math Magnet at Steuben 2016-17 School Year

Hays, Crystal Teacher – Sixth Grade at King 2016-17 School Year

Hillary, Megan Teacher – First Grade at Taft 2016-17 School Year

Neal, Susannah Teacher – Second Grade at Mark Twain 2016-17 School Year

Rodgers, Jillian Teacher – Kindergarten Math Magnet at Steuben 2016-17 School Year

Graven, Kimberly Teacher – First Grade at Taft 2016-17 School Year

Irvin, Oachia Teacher – Kindergarten at Taft 2016-17 School Year

Lehning, Traci Teacher – Dual Language at Mark Twain 2016-17 School Year

Provost, Michelle Teacher – Second Grade at Mark Twain 2016-17 School Year

Starkey, Kimberly Teacher – Learning Partner at Avis Huff 2016-17 School Year

Garrett, Gabrielle Teacher – Traveling Freshman at LCC/KHS 2016-17 School Year

Grill, Karen Teacher – Traveling Spanish at KHS/KJHS 2016-17 School Year

Matthews, Mary Teacher – Third Grade Arts at Kennedy/LCC 2016-17 School Year

Orr, Sheryl Teacher – Language Arts at KJHS 2016-17 School Year

Robinson, George Social Worker at KHS 2016-17 School Year

Wilkins, Jennifer Teacher – Fifth/Sixth Grade at Montessori 2016-17 School Year

Young, Antonio Teacher – Language Arts at KJHS 2016-17 School Year

Anderson, Vicki Teacher – Special Ed Cross Cat at KJHS 2016-17 School Year

Crossley, Joia Teacher – Fifth/Sixth at Montessori 2016-17 School Year

Gibson, Elizabeth Teacher – Learning Partner at Avis Huff 2016-17 School Year

Graham, Megan Teacher – Traveling Art at LCC 2016-17 School Year

Henderson, Jeffrey Teacher – Traveling PE at Kennedy/Mark Twain 2016-17 School Year

Ross, Laurie Teacher – Fourth Grade Computer Magnet at King 2016-17 School Year

Sexton, Rosemary Guidance Counselor at KHS 2016-17 School Year

Shepherd, Elizabeth Teacher – Special Ed Self-Contained at Montessori 2016-17 School Year

Shoup, Christopher Teacher – Fifth Grade Gifted at King 2016-17 School Year

Vernardo, Nikea Teacher – CIPS Program K-6 at Avis Huff 2016-17 School Year

Cohagan, Linda Teacher – Traveling Librarian at Kennedy/KJHS 2016-17 School Year

Grant, Latrice Teacher – Learning Partner at Avis Huff 2016-17 School Year

Cullens-Hamilton, Jamie Teacher – Third Grade at Edison 2016-17 School Year

Dyche, Diana Teacher – Traveling Music at KJHS/Mark Twain 2016-17 School Year

Kempen, Andrew Teacher – Traveling PE at Edison/King 2016-17 School Year

Peterson, Tricia Teacher – Second Grade at Mark Twain 2016-17 School Year

Schafroth, Holly Teacher – Third Grade at Edison 2016-17 School Year

Stockton, Kathy Teacher – Special Ed Co-teacher at Mark Twain 2016-17 School Year

Wheeler, Ashley Teacher – First Grade at Taft 2016-17 School Year

White, Susan Teacher – Kindergarten at Taft 2016-17 School Year

Young, Esther Teacher – Second Grade Dual Language at Mark Twain 2016-17 School Year

Mancuso-Wilkey, Kimberly Social Worker at KHS 2016-17 School Year

O’Reilly, Phillip Social Worker at Kennedy 2016-17 School Year

Orth, Melody Social Worker at Montessori 2016-17 School Year

Ruettiger, Rebekah Social Worker at KHS 2016-17 School Year

Thompson, Marissa Social Worker at King 2016-17 School Year

Burns, Brad Teacher – HS Physical Education at Avis Huff 2016-17 School Year

Ray, Stacey Teacher – Elementary Music at Taft 2016-17 School Year

Arellano, Annabelle Teacher – PreK at Proegler 2016-17 School Year

Badley-Andrews, Camille Teacher – Fourth Grade Math Magnet at King 2016-17 School Year

Dannenhauer, Karen Teacher – PreK at Proegler 2016-17 School Year

Long, Renee Teacher – PreK at Proegler 2016-17 School Year

Loring, Sara Teacher Kindergarten Dual Language at Mark Twain 2016-17 School Year

Stoewsand, Penny Teacher – Kindergarten at Taft 2016-17 School Year

Fifer, Kelly Teacher – Special Ed Co-Teacher at Edison 2016-17 School Year

Pommier, Heidi Teacher – Third/Fourth at Kennedy 2016-17 School Year

Baska, Debra Teacher – Traveling Bilingual at LCC 2016-17 School Year

Blake, Thomas Teacher – Traveling PE at Kennedy/Steuben 2016-17 School Year

Blanchette, Sandra Teacher – Fifth Grade at Kennedy 2016-17 School Year

Brown, Lisa Teacher – First Grade at Taft 2016-17 School Year

Harris, Brianna Teacher – Traveling Music at Kennedy/Steuben 2016-17 School Year

Hebert, Kathy Teacher – Kindergarten at Taft 2016-17 School Year

Koster, Jori Teacher – Special Ed Co-teacher at Kennedy 2016-17 School Year

Kropp, Michelle Teacher – Elementary Fine Arts at Montessori 2016-17 School Year

Lipofski, Elizabeth Teacher – Fourth Grade Dual Language at Kennedy 2016-17 School Year

Matthews, Jamie Teacher – Kindergarten at Taft 2016-17 School Year

Smith, Nika Teacher – Special Ed LD Resource at Steuben 2016-17 School Year

Sovinski, Stacie Teacher – First Grade at Taft 2016-17 School Year

Vaughn, Katie Teacher – Fourth Grade at Kennedy 2016-17 School Year

Conn, Jennifer Teacher – Traveling Music at Edison/King 2016-17 School Year

Donovan, Jennifer Teacher – Second Grade at Mark Twain 2016-17 School Year

Faulkner, Sara Teacher – Third Grade Fine Arts at Montessori 2016-17 School Year

Kenealy, Donna Teacher Special Ed LD Resource at Edison 2016-17 School Year

McArthur, Brandis Teacher – Special Ed Self-Contained at Kennedy 2016-17 School Year

Norfleet, Vanessa Teacher – Fourth Grade Fine Arts at Kennedy 2016-17 School Year

Rhodes, Kristina Teacher – Elementary Find Arts at Montessori 2016-17 School Year

Southard, Barbra Teacher – Second Grade at Mark Twain 2016-17 School Year

Steinke, Julie Teacher – Third Grade at Edison 2016-17 School Year

Stevenson, Linda Teacher – First Grade Fine Arts at Montessori 2016-17 School Year

Sykes, Kendra Teacher – Second Grade Computer at Edison 2016-17 School Year

Transfers (Support Personnel)

Burgess, Katherine Parapro – Special Ed Incl at Mark Twain 2016-17 School Year

Butler, Cheryl Parapro – Special Ed Incl at Montessori 2016-17 School Year

Crawford, Sunceray Parapro – Special Ed Incl at Kennedy 2016-17 School Year

Dandurand, Jonathan Parapro – Special Ed Incl at KJHS 2016-17 School Year

Evans, Maudfend Parapro – Special Ed Incl at Edison 2016-17 School Year

Glover, Kerry Parapro – Special Ed BD at Kennedy 2016-17 School Year

Glover, Rochella Parapro – Special CIPS at KJHS 2016-17 School Year

Harper, Elaine Parapro – Special Ed LDR at Kennedy 2016-17 School Year

Jackson, Julie Parapro – Special Ed Incl at Edison 2016-17 School Year

King, Nicole Parapro – Special Ed Cross Cat at Avis Huff 2016-17 School Year

Mullady, Teri Parapro – Special Ed Cross Cat at Avis Huff 2016-17 School Year

Rosas, Naomi Parapro – Special Ed Incl at Edison 2016-17 School Year

Salgado De Salazar, Lilia Parapro – Bilingual at King 2016-17 School Year

Smith, Belinda Parapro – Learning Center at King 2016-17 School Year

Smith, Judy Parapro – Special Ed Incl at KJHS 2016-17 School Year

Smith, Sally Parapro – Special Ed Incl at Kennedy 2016-17 School Year

Tate, Brenda Parapro – Special Ed Incl at Edison 2016-17 School Year

Terrell, Terri Parapro – Special Ed Incl at KJHS 2016-17 School Year

Walters, Kaitlin Parapro – Library Aide at KJHS 2016-17 School Year

Wills, Jerry Parapro – Special Ed Incl at KHS 2016-17 School Year

Winterroth, Linda Parapro – Special Ed Incl at KJHS 2016-17 School Year

Woodard, Katrina Parapro – Special Ed Cross Cat at Edison 2016-17 School Year

2. Summer School Program Recap

3. Board Committee Minutes

? Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting – June 30, 2016

? Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting – July 28, 2016

4. FOIA Request/Response

5. Head Start Policy Council Information

6. State & Federal Revenue Report

7. Budget Update

At 7:45 p.m., motion was made by Gathing, seconded by Lightfoot, to adjourn the meeting. All ayes; motion

carried.

SIGNED: ______________________________________

Karen Johnston, President

ATTEST: ______________________________________

Barbara A. Wells, Secretary

vs

Adjourn

Approved: September 26, 2016