Bourbonnais Elementary SD 53 Board of Education met April 25.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53, Kankakee County, Illinois was called to order by President Rob Rodewald on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Administrative Offices, 281 W John Casey Road, Bourbonnais, IL.
1.06 Pledge of Allegiance.
1.02 Roll Call
The following members answered roll call: Justin Giacchino, John Hall, Michael Jurka Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Absent: None.
District Administrators Present: Superintendent Daniel Hollowell, Ed,D.; Dr. James Duggan, Director of Instruction, Bernadette Henriott, Director of Student Support Services; Kevin Baker, Director of Business Services; Dennis Crawford, Associate Director of Business Services; Mary Bicknell, Principal; Jeffrey Gindy, Principal; Jon Hodge, Principal; Jennifer Longtin, Principal; Shirley Padera, Principal; Abby Saldivar, Associate Principal; Shannon Swilley, Associate Principal; Roger Hale, Technology Director.
1.03 Accept Certificate of Canvass
President Rob Rodewald requested the Board accept the Certificate of Canvass Results. The following Board members were re-elected for a four-year term: Richard McBarnes, Rob Rodewald, and John Hall.
Motion by Michael Jurka, second by Nicole McCarty to accept the certificate of canvass results as presented. The following voice votes were heard: Ayes: Justin Giacchino, John Hall, Michael Jurka, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries.
1.04 Administer Oath of Office
Board President Rob Rodewald administered the Oath of Office to re-elected candidates.
1.05 Roll Call
The following members answered roll call: John Hall, Michael Jurka, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Absent: None.
1.06 Pledge of Allegiance (moved to after 1.01)
1.07 Appoint New Board Member to Vacant Seat
Motion by John Hall, second by Rich McBarnes to appoint Jamie Freedlund as Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53 Board Member for a four-year term. The following voice votes were heard: The following voice votes were heard: Ayes: John Hall, Michael Jurka, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries.
1.08 Administer Oath of Office
Board President Rob Rodewald administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Board member Jamie Freedlund.
1.09 Roll Call
The following members answered roll call: John Hall, Michael Jurka, Jamie Freedlund, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Absent: None.
1.10 Reorganization of the Board- Appointment of president pro tem and secretary pro tem
Rob Rodewald appointed himself as president pro tem and Jayne Raef as secretary pro tem for the organizational portion of the meeting. There were no objections from the Board.
1.11 Election of Board President
Board President Pro-Tem Rob Rodewald opened the floor for nominations for the office of president:
1st call – Member John Hall nominated Rob Rodewald.
2nd call for nominations for office of president- None.
3rd call for nominations for office of president. None.
Rob Rodewald elected Board President by acclamation, no other candidates.
1.12 Election of Board Vice President
Board President Rob Rodewald opened the floor for nominations for the office of vice president:
1st call Member Nicole McCarty nominated John Hall to serve as Board Vice President.
2nd call for nominations for office of Vice President- None.
3rd call for nominations for office of Vice President – None.
John Hall elected Board Vice President by acclamation, no other candidates.
1.13 Election of Board Secretary
Board President Rob Rodewald opened the floor for nominations for the office of Board Secretary:
1st call Member Rich McBarnes nominated Jayne Raef to serve as Board Secretary.
2nd call for nominations for office of Board Secretary- None.
3rd call for nominations for office of Board Secretary- None.
Jayne Raef elected Board Secretary by acclamation, no other candidates
1.14 Appointment of Board Treasurer
Board President Rob Rodewald appointed Dennis Crawford to serve as Board Reporting Treasurer
1.15 Appointment of Clerk of the Board
Board President appointed Lisa Leppert to serve as Board Reporting Secretary/Clerk
1.16 Term of office - Per School Board Policy 2:110 The School Board officers are: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer are elected or appointed by the Board at its organizational meeting every 2 years.
1.17 Establish regular meeting date(s) and places – May 2017 - April 2018
Regular meetings of the Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53 Board of Education will be held at 7:00 pm at the Bourbonnais Elementary Administrative Offices 281 W. John Casey Road (unless otherwise posted) on the following dates:
May 23, 2017
June 27, 2017
July 25, 2017
August 22, 2017 (Tentative Budget Adoption)
September 26, 2017 (Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting)
October 24, 2017
November 28, 2017
December 19, 2017 (Third Tuesday) (Levy Hearing and Regular Meeting)
January 23, 2018
February 27, 2018
March 20, 2018 (Third Tuesday)
April 24, 2018
1.18 Appointment of Committee(s) – Tabled to May 23, 2017 Regular Board of Education Meeting.
1.19 Recognition of Board Member – Justin Giacchino
Board President Rob Rodewald presented Mr. Giacchino with a certificate in recognition for his four years of service to the District as school board member. Justin brought positive energy to his role as board member and committee member. He dedicated his time to the Board, the District, and the children of Bourbonnais.
This concludes the reorganizational portion of the meeting. The regular meeting followed.
2.01-2.03 Recognition of Staff, Students and Community
There were no recognition of staff, students or community.
3. Communications from/to:
3.01 Communications from/to BEA
Co-BEA Presidents Jan St. John and Jean Whetsel
Introduction of Staff: Jean Whetsel, Dan Chamernik, Kari Moulton, Lori Henry, Alyssa Mosier, Sheri Koch, Colleen Edmonson, Patti Pietraszewski, Lisa Carlton, Jackie Hernandez, Lana Denault, Amiee Ponton, Nancy Brownfield, Jessica Wasnea, Joan Peterson, Jill Crary, Nancy Waldschmidt.
3.02 Communications from/to Visitors – There were no communications to/from visitors.
3.03 Communications from/to Board - Economic Interest Statements due May 1, 2017
IASB Three Rivers Governing Board Meeting June 13, 2017 - 5:30 PM
Michael Jurka commended the PTA for successful Daddy Daughter dance. There were over 750 people in attendance.
3.04 Communications from/to Administration
There were no communications to/from Administration.
3.05 Superintendent – FOIA Requests – One FOIA request reported by the Superintendent from SMART Local 265 requesting information on HVAC. Dennis Crawford, Assistant Director of Business Services is currently working on this.
4. Routine Business/Consent Agenda
Superintendent Daniel Hollowell, Ed.D. recommended the Board approve the following routine business consent items:
4.01 Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting March 21, 2017 - 7:00 PM
4.02 Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting April 19, 2017 - 6:00 PM
4.03 Approval of Minutes - Closed Session April 19, 2017 - 6:00 PM
4.04 Approval of Bills and Payroll
4.05 Approval of Treasurer's Report
4.06 Approval of Personnel
Retirement - Certified Staff
Burghorn, Nancy; effective the end of the 2016-2017 school year
Intent to Retire - Certified Staff
Ducharme, Nancy; effective the end of the 2019-2020 school year
Resignation - Certified Staff
Clausing, Jamie; Part Time Certified Reading Tutor effective end of the 2016-2017 school year
Employment – Certified Staff
Avendano, Janet; Long Term Substitute effective May 1, 2017
Employment - Support Staff
Traficanto, Angelo; Bus Aide effective March 17, 2017
Retirement - Support Staff
Perkins, Pam; effective the end of the 16-17 school year
Resignation - Support Staff
Pruitt, Christine; Bus Aide effective March 6, 2017
Employment Certified Staff – ESY
(May 30, 2017 through June 27, 2017
Couch, Sydney; ESY-LBSI
Crary, Jill; ESY-LBSI (Destiny)
Domanszky, Meghan; ESY-LBSI (Destiny)
Galloway, Erin; ESY-LBSI
Lilienthal, Kerri; ESY-Speech/Lang. Pathologist
Litko, Stuart; ESY-LBSI
Miller, Ellen; ESY-LBSI
Nevious, Angela; ESY-LBSI
Terrell, Christina; ESY-Early Childhood Teacher
Welker, Bonnie; ESY-Early Childhood Teacher
Employment Support Staff – ESY
(May 31, 2017 through June 27, 2017)
Brandon-Lagacy, Natalie; ESY-LPN
Allen, Shelby; ESY-Teacher Assistant
Birch, Sandra; ESY-Teacher Assistant
Dickey, Arlene; ESY-Teacher Assistant
Gampala, Anuradha; ESY-Teacher Assistant
Holec, Dani; ESY-Teacher Assistant
Howard, Rebecca; ESY-Teacher Assistant
Jackson, Kelly; ESY-Teacher Assistant
Koziol, Melanie; ESY-Teacher Assistant
Kozuch, Jacquelyn; ESY-Teacher Assistant
Langlois, Rochelle; ESY-Teacher Assistant
Mauritzen, April; ESY-Teacher Assistant
Mayo, DeVera; ESY-Teacher Assistant
Millage, Dennis; ESY-Teacher Assistant
Orr, Rhonda; ESY-Teacher Assistant
Parks, Rene; ESY-Teacher Assistant
Seeman, Janice; ESY Teacher Assistant
Unger, Heidi; ESY-Teacher Assistant
4.07 Approval of Cooperative Agreement with Bradley Elementary for IESA Wrestling 17-19
4.08 Approval of 2017-2018 IESA Registration Liberty/Upper Grade Center
4.09 Approval of Annual Skyward Renewal
4.10 Approval of Pony League Agreement – 2 year
4.11 Approval of Technology Instruction Specialist Job Description
4.12 Approval of Resolution - US Bank
4.13 Approval of Resolutions - Municipal Bank
4.14 Approval of Resolution - The Fund
4.15 Approval of Resolution - The Illinois Funds
4.16 Approval of Resolution – PMA
4.17 Approval of Pony League Agreement / Summer League– 2 year
4.18 Items Removed from Consent Agenda
There were no items removed from routine business/consent agenda.
Motion by Rich McBarnes, second by Michael Jurka to approve Routine Business as presented. The following voice votes were heard: Ayes: Jamie Freedlund, John Hall, Michael Jurka, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nays: None. Absent: None. Final Resolution: Motion Carries.
5. Mission of Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 is to: Collaborate with staff, students, families, and community
5.01 Quarterly Financial Report - Dennis Crawford, Assistant Director of Business Services
Dennis Crawford, Assistant Director of Business Services reported on the 3rd quarter financial highlights. Mr. Crawford compared and explained revenues, expenditures, cash and health insurance funds comparing actual verses budged amounts.
Item 6.01 moved here.
5.02 Community Garden Partnership - Dr. Jim Duggan, Director of Instruction
Dr, Duggan gave a report on the progress of the community garden partnership. Discussion followed.
5.03 Prevention Initiative Grant Update - Bernadette Henriott, Director of Student Support Services
Bernadette Henriott, Director of Student Support Services reported that the Illinois State Board of Education has granted level funding for all Prevention Initiative Grants for the 2017-2018. For 2018-2019 the schools within the county are planning to combine efforts and be administered by Kankakee School District 111.
6. Mission of Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 is to: Provide a safe learning environment with innovation instructional practices
Item 6.01 presented after 5.01.
6.01 Resolution providing for the issue of approximately $1,900,000 General Obligation Limited Tax School Bonds, Series 2017, for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of the District, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof.
Jamie Rachlin from RBC Capital Markets presented the Bond sale highlights. Bonds will be used to make improvements throughout the District.
Whereupon Member Rodewald presented and the Secretary Jayne Reaf read by title a resolution as follows, a copy of which was provided to each member of the Board of Education prior to said meeting and to everyone in attendance at said meeting who requested a copy. See attached addendum to minutes.
Motion by John Hall, second by Michael Jurka to approve resolution providing for the issue of $1,900,000 general obligation limited tax School Bonds, Series 2017, of School District Number 53, Kankakee County, Illinois, for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of said School District, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds to First American Bank.
The following voice votes were heard: Ayes: Jamie Freedlund, John Hall, Michael Jurka, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nays: None. Absent: None. Final Resolution: Motion Carries.
6.02 Upper Grade Center Bid Approval - Dennis Crawford, Assistant Director of Business Services
Dennis Crawford presented the three bids received for the Upper Grade Center Office Remodel. Discussion followed. The Board will not accept any of these bids but will rework in order to reduce costs.
6.03 Renewal of Property and Liability Insurance - Dennis Crawford, Assistant Director of Business Services
Mr. Crawford presented the renewal of the property and liability insurance in comparison to last years costs. Motion by Rich McBarnes, second by Nicole McCarty to approve renewal of property and liability insurance as presented. Renew Selective Insurance Insurance Group Property and Casualty Insurance for 2017 for $91,928 and Renew United Heartland Insurance workers' compensation for 2017 for $205,431. The following voice votes were heard: Ayes: Jamie Freedlund, John Hall, Michael Jurka, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nays: None. Absent: None. Final Resolution: Motion Carries.
7. Mission of Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 is to: Inspire all students to reach their unique potential as globally conscious learners
7.01 Upper Grade Center Washington DC Trip - Daniel Chamernik, Teacher
Mr. Chamernik and Mrs. Carlton presented the 8th grade Washington trip and showed a video.
7.02 Technology Instructor Position - Dr. Jim Duggan, Director of Instruction
Dr. Duggan, Director of Instruction presented the Technology Instructor Position. The position will adequately support Explore at Liberty and build on Mindstorms at BUGC. The position will also help fill the void with Robotics at the middle grades. Dr. Duggan also explained the long term vision for the position. The position would split between Liberty and Upper Grade Center. Dr. Duggan explained the licensing requirements. Discussion followed.
Motion by Jayne Raef, second by Michael Jurka to approve technology instructor position as presented. The following voice votes were heard: Ayes: Jamie Freedlund, John Hall, Michael Jurka, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nays: None. Absent: None.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries.
8. Informational Items
8.01 Dates to Remember
May 1, 2017 Economic Interest Statements Due
May 3, 2017 Early Dismissal - Schedule A
May 8, 2017 7th/8th Grade Band Concert 7:00 PM at Upper Grade Center
May 15, 2017 7th/8th Grade Choir Concert 7:00 PM at Upper Grade Center
May 18, 2017 7th/8th Grade Orchestra Concert 7:00 pm at Upper Grade
May 19, 2017 Early Dismissal - Schedule B
May 23, 2017 Regular Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM, Administrative Office
May 24, 2017 Upper Grade Center 8th Grade Promotion - Olivet Centennial Chapel 7:00 pm
May 25, 2017 Last day for students
May 26, 2017 No School - Teacher Institute
9. Non-Agenda Business by Board or Administration
9.01 Non-Agenda Business by Board or Administration There was no non-agenda business by Board or Administration.
10. Adjournment
10.01 Adjourn Motion by Michael Jurka, second by Nicole McCarty to adjourn 8:14 pm. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Carries
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