Bourbonnais Elementary SD 53 Board of Education met Aug. 22.
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, August 22, 2017 at 7:00 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, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald.
Absent: Nicole McCarty
District Administrators Present: Superintendent Daniel Hollowell, Ed,D.; Dr. James Duggan, Director of Instruction, Bernadette Henriott, Director of Student Support Services; Dennis Crawford, Director of Business Services; Mary Bicknell, Principal; Jeffrey Gindy, Principal; Jon Hodge, Principal; Jenn Longtin, Principal; Shirley Padera, Principal; Abby Saldivar, Associate Principal; Shannon Swilley, Associate Principal; Michelle Brosseau, Reading Coordinator; Roger Hale, Technology Director.
2. Recognition of Staff, Students and Community
2.01-2.03 There were no recognitions of staff, students, or community.
3. Communications from/to:
3.01 Communications from/to BEA
Co-BEA Presidents Deb Laskey and Nancy Waldschmidt: addressed the Board.
Introduction of Staff: Anna Kolokythas, Beth Parson, Jackie Hammond, Amber Skeate, Tracy Bretveld, Nancy Eck, Becky Creek, Nancy DuCharme, Jessica Wasnea, Cate Peterson, Jan St. John, Dan Chamernik, Jean Whetsel, Ann O’Gorman, Leslie Kutemeier, Michael Boudreau, Emily Bertrand.
3.02 Communications from/to Visitors – There were no comments to/from visitors.
3.03 Communications from/to Administration – Mr. Gindy thanked the custodial staff for the great job they did preparing the buildings for first day.
3.04 Communications from/to Board - There were no comments to/from the Board.
3.05 Communications from/to Superintendent – FOIA Requests – There were no FOIA requests reported by the Superintendent.
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 July 25, 2017 - 7:00 PM
4.02 Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting July 25, 2017 - 6:00 PM
4.03 Approval of Minutes - Executive Session July 25, 2017 - 6:00 PM
4.04 Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting August 14, 2017 5:00 PM
4.05 Approval of Minutes - Executive Session August 14, 2017 5:00 PM
4.06 Approval of Bills and Payroll
4.07 Approval of Treasurer's Report
4.08 Approval of Personnel
Employment - Certified Staff effective August 21, 2017
Kollmann, Lauren; Language Arts at Upper Grade Center
Lavoie, Keri; Certified Reading Tutor (4-hour)/1.5 Dean hours at Alan Shepard
McBurnie, Marsha Certified Reading Tutor (4-hour) at Shabbona
Nutter, Charlyn; Certified Reading Tutor (4-hour) at Alan Shepard
Olson, Jeanne; Long Term Substitute
Prairie, Kendra; Certified Reading Tutor (4-hour) at Alan Shepard
Reid, Ryan; Social Worker effective August 14, 2017
Worsham, Erin; Certified Reading Tutor (4-hour) at Alan Shepard
Zabel, Emily; Grade 1 at Shabbona
Resignation Certified Staff
Oliver, Michele; effective end of the 2016-2017
Rodgers, Janet; effective end of 2016-2017
Employment - Extra Duty 17-18 School year
Domanszky, Meghan; Yearbook Sponsor at Noel LeVasseur
Renchen, Jennifer; Yearbook Sponsor at Shabbona
Employment - Support Staff effective August 21, 2017
Cunningham, Rachel; Media Assistant at Shabbona, effective August 21, 2017
Pinski, Jennifer; Teacher Assistant at Noel LeVasseur
Selm, Clara; Long Term Substitute-Teacher Assistant, effective August 23, 2017
Trudeau, Cheri; Bus Driver
Yates, Pamela; Long Term Substitute - Media Assistant, effective August 23, 2017
Employment Support Staff Part-Time Non-Certified Reading Tutors (one year only)
Avignone, Alicia; Alan Shepard
Foisy, Kelly; Shabbona
Mathews, Teresa; Shabbona
Patterson, Elaine; Alan Shepard
Provost, Anna; Alan Shepard
Skeate, Patrick; Alan Shepard
Zink-Jones, Wendi; Alan Shepard
Employment-Support Staff-Part Time Recess Supervisors Effective August 21, 2017
(one year only)
Andrews-Earling, Alisa; Noel LeVasseur
Brimer, Jennifer; Alan Shepard
Chandler, Amanda; Shabbona
Walstra, Trenton; Noel LeVasseur
Resignation - Support Staff
Bertrand, Robert; Bus Driver effective August 14, 2017
Birch, Sandra; Teacher Assistant September 1, 2017
Butler, Megan; Non-Certified Reading Tutor effective the end of 2016-2017
Hale-Steele, Melissa; Non-Certified Reading Tutor effective July 27, 2017
Hall, Linda; Bus Driver effective August 22, 2017
Hammer, Margaret; Teacher Assistant at Shepard effective August 21, 2017
Potter, Nicole; Recess Supervisor effective the end of the 2016-2017
Family/Medical Leave - See attached
4.09 Approval of Superintendent Contract
4.10 Approval of ASCD Institutional Membership
4.11 Items Removed from Business/Consent Agenda
Member Rich McBarnes requested Item 4.08 be removed from consent agenda.
Motion by Rich McBarnes , second by Jamie Freedlund to approve Routine Business less item 4.08. The following voice votes were heard: Jamie Freedlund, John Hall, Michael Jurka, Rich McBarnes, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nays: None. Absent: Nicole McCarty. Final Resolution: Motion Carries.
Motion by Jamie Freedlund, second Michael Jurka by to approve item 4.08. The following voice votes were heard: Jamie Freedlund , John Hall, Michael Jurka, Rich McBarnes, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Abstain: Rich McBarnes. Absent: Nicole McCarty. Final Resolution: Motion Carries.
5. Mission of Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 is to: Collaborate with staff, students, families, and community
5.01 Proposed 2017-2018 Budget - Dennis Crawford, Director of Business Services
Mr. Crawford reported on the specifics and variables of the proposed 2017-2018 budget.
Motion by Michael Jurka, second by John Hall to approve the 2017-2018 Preliminary Budget be posted on 30 day inspection/review for adoption in September and to schedule a Budget Hearing for September 26, 2017 at 7:00 PM. The following voice votes were heard: Jamie Freedlund, John Hall, Michael Jurka, Rich McBarnes, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nays: None. Absent: Nicole McCarty. Final Resolution: Motion Carries.
5.02 BEA Collective Bargaining Agreement - Superintendent Daniel Hollowell, Ed.D.
Item 5.02 pulled from agenda.
5.03 Demographic Report -Dr. Daniel Hollowell, Superintendent
Dr. Hollowell reported enrollments and demographics at each building. This report included staff demographics. Discussion followed.
6. Mission of Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 is to: Provide a safe learning environment with innovation instructional practices
6.01 Construction Update - Dennis Crawford, Director of Business Services
Mr. Crawford updated the Board on the District-wide work. The District is ready for students tomorrow. Discussion followed.
7. Mission of Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 is to: Inspire all students to reach their unique potential as globally conscious learners
7.01 PARCC Report - Dr. James Duggan, Director of Instruction
Dr. Duggan reported on the PARCC results from the 2016-2017 school year. Discussion followed.
8.01 Informational Items
September 4, 2017 No School - Labor Day
September 7, 2017 Open House - Alan Shepard 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
September 12, 2017 Open House - Shabbona Elementary 6:30 - 8:00 pm
September 14, 2017 Open House - Noel LeVasseur 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
September 19, 2017 Open House - Upper Grade Center 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
September 20, 2017 Early Dismissal - Schedule A (School Improvement)
September 21, 2017 Open House - Liberty Intermediate 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
September 26, 2017 Budget Hearing and Regular Board Meeting 7:00 PM - Administrative Offices
9.01 Non-Agenda Business by Board or Administration
There was no non-agenda business by Board or Administration.
10.01 Adjournment
Motion by Rich McBarnes, second by John Hall to adjourn 7:44 PM. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Carries.
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