Kankakee Times

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School District 307 Board of Education met Aug. 14.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Meeting was Called to Order at 6:00 p.m. by Board President Hollice Clark.

Present at Roll Call: Brezinski, Caldwell, Cooke, Downey, Mann, O’Gorman, Clark and Student Representative, Joi Strickland.

Individuals present at Roll Call other than Board of Education members: Superintendent Wakeley, Brian Wright, Ken Akerman, Freddy Shoffstall, Stacy Fischer, Allison Fadke, Lindsey Boros, Kim Manthei, Robert Schalberg, Cody Keppner, Brad Thomas, Haylee Beck, Geoffrey Gross, Paige Sylvester, Stephanie Walker, Paige Derbas, Michael Spiwak, Amy Blucker, and Chris Hammond.

Absent at Roll Call: None.

Pledge of Allegiance

Public Comments – None

Mr. Downey motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes:

Minutes from Regular Board Meeting July 10, 2017

Bills

Financial Report

Surplus Netbook Carts

Resignations

Johnna Parker, Part-time Custodian

Stefan Benoit, English Teacher

Jodi Latham, English Teacher

Hires

Liz Bart, Student Council Sponsor

Stacie Sullivan, Safety Monitor

Chelsie Stevens, Safety Monitor

Ed Lauderback, Cafeteria Server

Brian Kaack, Route Bus Driver

Kevin Harris, Route Bus Driver

Joan Lemner, Cafeteria Assistant Cook

Johnna Parker, Cafeteria Server

Coaching Recommendations for the 2017-18 School Year, Spring Sports

Paige Derbas, Science Teacher, BA+15, Step 5

Robert Schalberg, Math Teacher, BA, Step 11

Geoff Gross, English Teacher, MA, Step 11

Kim Manthei, English Teacher, BA, Step 1

Mr. Mann seconded the motion.

Yeas: Brezinski, Caldwell, Cooke, Downey, Mann, O’Gorman, Clark.

Nays: None.

Presentations and/or recognitions – Dr. Wright presented 16 new teachers to the School Board for the 2017-18 school year. He stated the quality and depth of experience in these new hires is remarkable.

Committee Reports –

Joi Strickland provided her first Student Report. The fall sports kicked off started last week. Preview Night for all fall sports will be Friday, August 18th. Student Council started off the new school year with a picnic.

Mr. Hammond reported the Operations Committee met. Chis Pristach, BBCHS’ insurance provider, presented the workers comp renewal policy for review and discussion. Mr. Hammond provided an update on the multiple maintenance and construction projects that were done at BBCHS over the summer. Minimal items remain open pending completion. The maintenance and custodial teams were commended for their hard work and diligence. The FY18 budget was discussed and noted as a moving target at this time pending state funding.

Dr. Wright stated the Principal’s Committee did not meet. He was happy to report the new school year is off to a great start.

The KARVES Committee met with Principal Tim Guerin to learn the vision for the 2017-18 school year.

The following committees did not meet: Operations, Principal’s, Curriculum, Community/Employee Relations, Executive, and IASB.

Correspondence and/or Superintendent’s Comments – Dr. Wakeley presented a copy of the Superintendent’s book of the year “Outliers” by Malcom Gladwell to each of the Board members. He announced the book of the year to the staff at the back to school welcome on Monday, August 14th and offer a copy to all who were interested.

Unfinished Business– Dr. Wakeley discussed the policies placed on review at the July board meeting related to the use of internet, acceptability and use of Chromebooks.

Mr. Downey motioned to approve the policies that were placed on 30 day review.

Mr. Cooke seconded the motion.

Yeas: Brezinski, Caldwell, Cooke, Downey, Mann, O’Gorman, Clark.

Nays: None.

New Business – Dr. Wakeley provided the “Discontinuation of BBCHS Return to Learn Protocol” to the board for their review and approval. The form outlines the school’s protocol for students returning to school after head injuries.

Mrs. Brezinski motioned to accept the “Discontinuation of BBCHS Return to Learn Protocol” as presented.

Mr. Downey seconded the motion.

Yeas: Brezinski, Caldwell, Cooke, Downey, Mann, O’Gorman, Clark.

Nays: None.

Mr. Hammond provided the Counseling Office Change Order for review and approval.

Dr. Caldwell motioned to approve the Counseling Office Change Order as presented.

Mr. Cooke seconded the motion.

Yeas: Brezinski, Caldwell, Cooke, Downey, Mann, O’Gorman, Clark.

Nays: None.

Mr. Hammond presented the proposed budget for FY18 and placed it for review and public display for 30 days. State funding is unknown at this time.

Mr. O’Gorman motioned to place the proposed budget for FY18 on 30 day review.

Mrs. Brezinski seconded the motion.

Yeas: Brezinski, Caldwell, Cooke, Downey, Mann, O’Gorman, Clark.

Nays: None.

Mr. Hammond recommended setting the Budget Hearing for September 18th at 5:45 p.m. prior to the September School Board meeting. The Board meeting will be scheduled the third Monday of the month in September.

Mr. Cooke motioned to set a date of September 18th at 5:45 p.m. for the Budget Hearing.

Dr. Caldwell seconded the motion.

Yeas: Brezinski, Caldwell, Cooke, Downey, Mann, O’Gorman, Clark.

Nays: None.

Dr. Wakeley presented the suggested policies to be placed on 30 day review.

Mr. Cooke motioned to place policies on 30 day review.

Mrs. Brezinski seconded the motion.

Yeas: Brezinski, Caldwell, Cooke, Downey, Mann, O’Gorman, Clark.

Nays: None.

With no Other Business, Mr. Downey motioned to Adjourn at 6:46 p.m.

Mrs. Brezinski seconded the motion.

Yeas: Brezinski, Caldwell, Cooke, Downey, Mann, O’Gorman, Clark.

Nays: None.

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