Kankakee Times

Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53 Board of Education met May 23.

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, May 23, 2017 at 7:01 pm at the Administrative Offices, 281 W John Casey Road, Bourbonnais, IL.

1.02 Pledge of Allegiance.

1.03 The following members answered roll call: John Hall, Michael Jurka, Jamie Freedlund, 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, Roger Hale, Technology Director.

2. Recognition of Staff, Students and Community

2.01 Recognition of Students – The Bourbonnais Upper Grade Jazz Band played for the Board of Education.

2.02 Recognition of Retiring Staff

On behalf of Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53 the following Administrators recognized staff who will be retiring at the end of the 2016-2017 school year:

Presenter: Superintendent Daniel Hollowell

Kevin Baker - 14 years

Presenter: Shirley Padera

Wendy Carter - 32 years

Beth Dattilo - 32 years

Charlyn Nutter - 32 years

Kim Zirkle - 27 years

Presenter: Jon Hodge

Nancy Burghorn - 27 years

Presenter: Jeff Gindy

Melody Higgins - 25 years

Presenter: Bernadette Henriott

Nancy Bilyard - 22 years

Pam Perkins - 14 years

Presenter: Kevin Baker

Bonnie Earling - 30 years

Pandy Johnson - 39 years

2.03 Recognition of Community – There were no recognitions of Community.

3. Communications from/to:

3.01 Communications from/to BEA

Co-BEA Presidents Jan St. John and Jean Whetsel – BEA offered condolences to Dr. Hollowell for loss of his father. BEA expressed appreciation for professional and respectful negotiations

Introduction of Staff: Hannah Bontrager, Christine Pickens, Beth McDowell, Wendy Carter, Kim Zirkle, Nancy Burghorn, Charlyn Nutter, Sheri Koch.

3.02 Communications from/to Visitors –There were no communications from visitors.

3.03 Communications from/to Board - Mr. Rodewald spoke about the IASB Board of Directors Meeting.

3.04 Communications from/to Administration - Dr. Hollowell thanked the Board and staff for support during the recent illness and passing of his father.

3.05 Communications from/to Superintendent – FOIA Requests – There were two FOIA requests reported by the Superintendent.

-SmartProcure FOIA Request - Completed by May 3, 2017 by Kevin Baker, Director of Business Services

-Illinois Retired Teachers Association - Completed May 9, 2017 by Lisa Leppert, Superintendent Secretary

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 April 25, 2017 - 7:00 pm

-4.02 Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting Joint Meeting with Village of Bourbonnais -May 11, 2017 6:00 pm

-4.03 Approval of Bills and Payroll

-4.04 Approval of Treasurer's Report

-4.05 Approval of Personnel

Intent to Retire - Administrative Staff

Gindy, Jeff; Upper Grade Center Principal, effective June 20, 2019

Intent to Retire - Certified Staff

Cianfrogna, Susan; effective the end of the 2019-2020 school year

Daub, Jodi; effective the end of the 2019-2020 school year

McKenzie; Eileen; effective the end of the 2019-2020 school year

Resignation - Certified Staff

Blucker, Amy; PE Teacher Shabbona, effective May 26, 2017

Retirement - Support Staff

Johnson, Pandora; Transportation Clerk effective June 30, 2017

Resignation - Support Staff

Pettet, Tracy; Secretary Upper Grade Center effective June 20, 2017

Termination - Support Staff

Rude, Curtis, Custodian-Upper Grade Center; effective May 23, 2017

Denault, Sarah; Bus Aide; effective May 23, 2017

Employment - Support Staff

Patti-Tezak, Krystal; School Secretary-Liberty Intermediate effective July 24, 2017

Employment - Certified Staff: ESY/Summer School (May 30, 2017-June 27, 2017)

McDermott, Jacqueline; ESY Special Education Teacher

Olson, Jeanne; ESY Special Education Teacher

Ruberry, Marty; ESY Special Education Teacher

Hammond, Jackie; Kindergarten

Kremer, Traci; First Grade

Lamie, Leanne; Second Grade

Leddy, Nicolina; ESL

Moulton, Kari; On-site Coordinator

Elroy, Adam; Part-time Summer Skills Coordinator

Houser, Kelly; Part-time Summer Skills Coordinator

Welsh, Stacey; 7-8 Bridge Math Teacher

Employment - Support Staff - ESY (May 31, 2017 - June 27, 2017)

Lohrbach, Stephanie; ESY Teacher Assistant

Employment - Temporary Summer Custodial Workers (May 30, 2017

Skeate, Cheryl; Paint Crew

Frazier, Brook; Paint Crew

Chamernik, Daniel; Grounds Crew

Hoffman, John; Grounds Crew

Fields, Ed; Grounds Crew

Schoonover, Tyler; Grounds Crew

Hale, LeAnn; Summer Custodial Crew

Christensen, Henry; Summer Custodial Crew

Stoops, Paul; Summer Custodial Crew

Hernandez, Al; Summer Custodial Crew

Johnson, John; Summer Custodial Crew

Shelley, Leanne; Summer Custodial Crew

Requests for Family/Medical Leave - see attached

Request of unpaid medical leave of absence - see attached

-4.06 Approval of IASB Annual Dues

-4.07 Approval of Aramark Contract Renewal

-4.08 Approval of Purchase of Technology – 5th Grade Chromebooks

-4.09 Authorize Superintendent to Prepare 2017-2018 Budget

-4.10 Approval of Bourbonnais Public Library Intergovernmental Agreement - Community Garden

-4.11 Approval of Traversa Agreement 3 Year Agreement

-4.12 Approval of Nextera Energy Agreement

-4.13 Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement - I-Kan ROE - RAAC Slots

-4.14 Items Removed from the Routine Business/Consent Agenda

There were no items removed from routine business/consent agenda.

Motion by Rich McBarnes, second by Michael Jurka to approve Routine Business/Consent Agenda as presented. The following voice votes were heard: 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 Approve to Place 2016-2017 Revised Budget on 30-day Review - Kevin Baker, Director of Business Services

Kevin Baker, Director of Business Services explained the revised 2016-2017 budget and requested the Board approve to place the budget on 30-day review. There will be a Public Hearing for the 2016-2017 Revised budget on June 27, 2017 at 7:00 PM prior to the regular Board Meeting.

Motion by Rich McBarnes, second by Jamie Freedlund to approve to post the 2016-2017 amended budget on 30-day review as presented. The following voice votes were heard: Jamie Freedlund , John Hall, Michael Jurka, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nays: None. Absent: None. Final Resolution: Motion Carries.

5.02 Resolution abating the working cash fund of School District No. 53, Kankakee County, Illinois

Kevin Baker, Director of Business Services explained the resolution abating the working cash fund. Jayne Raef, Board Secretary read the resolution.

Motion by Hall, second by Jurka to approve resolution abating the working cash fund of School District No. 53, Kankakee County, Illinois as presented. The following voice votes were heard: Jamie Freedlund , John Hall, Michael Jurka, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nays: None. Absent: None. Final Resolution: Motion Carries.

5.03 Apptegy Proposal - Roger Hale, Director of Technology

Roger Hale, Director of Technology requested the Boards approval on the Apptegy Thrillshare platform that will allow the District to share District information and messages easily to parents. Apptegy will build a new website that will be easily accessible to parents. Discussion followed.

Motion by Nicole McCarty, second by Rich McBarnes to approve signing 5-year contract with Apptegy at a cost of $62,600 as presented. The following voice votes were heard: Jamie Freedlund , John Hall, Michael Jurka, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nays: None. Absent: None. Final Resolution: Motion Carries.

5.04 Review Board Committees - Rob Rodewald, Board President

Mr. Rodewald reviewed the Board Policy Committee Members for the 2017-2018 school year.

Policy Committee Chair: *Rich McBarnes, Jamie Freedlund

Insurance Committee: *John Hall, Michael Jurka

Financial Committee: *Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef

Facilities Committee: *John Hall, Michael Jurka

Negotiations Committee: Nicole McCarty, John Hall, Rich McBarnes

Legislative: *Jayne Raef, Rich McBarnes, Jamie Freedlund

IASB Three Rivers Representative: Rob Rodewald

IASB Three Rivers Delegate: Jayne Raef

*Chair

6. Mission of Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 is to: Provide a safe learning environment with innovation instructional practices

6.01 Security Updates - Dennis Crawford, Assistant Director of Business Services

Mr. Dennis Crawford explained the proposed security updates and the justification for each. Discussion followed.

6.02 Set Date for Building Walkthroughs - Superintendent Daniel Hollowell, Ed.D.

Dr. Hollowell led a discussion on when to schedule a building walkthrough. The Board decided on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 5pm for the yearly walkthrough.

7. Mission of Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 is to: Inspire all students to reach their unique potential as globally conscious learners

7.01 Dibels Report - Dr. Jim Duggan, Director of Instruction

Dr. Jim Duggan reported on the spring end of year DIBELs results. Dr. Duggan reviewed the growth at beginning of year, mid year and end of year per grade level and by school. Dr. Duggan explained the next steps with professional development and resources.

8. Informational Items

8.01 Dates to Remember

May 24, 2017 8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies Olivet Centennial Chapel 7:00 PM

May 25, 2017 Last day for students

May 26, 2017 No School - Teacher Institute

May 31 - June 27, 2017 ESY/Summer School

June 27, 2017 Regular Board of Education Meeting, Administrative Office - 7:00 PM

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 John Hall, second by Michael Jurka to adjourn 7:57 PM. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Carries.

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