Kankakee Times

Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53 Board of Education met April 24.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

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 24, 2018 at 7:02 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.

The following members were absent and did not participate in the meeting in any manner or to any extent whatsoever: None

District Administrators Present: Superintendent Daniel Hollowell, Ed,D.; Dr. Jim 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; Jennifer Longtin, Principal; Shirley Padera, Principal; Abby Saldivar, Associate Principal; Shannon Swilley, Associate Principal; Michelle Brosseau; K-4 Curriculum Coordinator.

2. Recognition of Staff, Students and Community

2.01 Recognition of Staff – Lisa Carlton, Bourbonnais Upper Grade

On behalf of Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53, Jeff Gindy, Principal recognized Mrs. Lisa Carlton for helping to save the life of a student who was choking on a food item. She reacted quickly by performing back blows and the Heimlich Maneuver and the item came out and he was fine.

2.02 Recognition of Staff – Mary Ann Bicknell

On behalf of Bourbonnais Elementary, Superintendent Daniel Hollowell recognized Liberty Principal Mary Ann Bicknell for her efforts to care for all students. A student found himself in the midst of a domestic violence situation on a Saturday and used his district provided email and chromebook to reach out to Ms. Bicknell saying that they needed help. Ms. Bicknell was able to notify the local authorities who were able to intervene and assure the student's safety.

2.03 Recognition of Community – Bourbonnais Police Department and Chief Jim Phelps

On behalf of Bourbonnais Elementary, Superintendent Daniel Hollowell recognized the Bourbonnais Police Department and Chief Jim Phelps. On April 13, 2017 a threat was called in to Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center. SRO Garcia, Chief Phelps, and the County Sheriff's department coordinated an effort to apprehend the person making the threat while keeping all children safe. Chief Phelps dispatched a police presence to all BESD#53 schools throughout this incident. We recognize the entire department for their work ending the potential threat to students.

2.04 Recognition of Community – State’s Attorney Jim Rowe

On behalf of Bourbonnais Elementary, Superintendent Daniel Hollowell recognized State's Attorney Jim Rowe and his department in bringing the man who threatened BUGC on April 13, 2017 to justice. The office asked for a high bail which ultimately kept the threat in custody pending trial. Ultimately the State's Attorney office obtained a guilty plea and justice was served. We recognize Jim Rowe and his office for their support in this manner.

3. Communications from/to:

3.01 Communications from/to BEA

Co-BEA Presidents Deb Laskey and Nancy Waldschmidt addressed the Board.

Introduction of Staff: Lisa Riegel, Heather Crooks, Lisa Carlton, Jackie Hernandez, Sheri Koch. Laura Pignatiello.

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

3.03 Communications from/to Board - There were no communications from/to the Board.

3.04 Communications from/to Administration - There were no communications from/to Administration.

3.05 Communications from/to Superintendent – FOIA Requests – There were four FOIA request reported by the Superintendent

Schriver Center - SRO Memo of Understanding - completed

NBC5 - SRO Memo of Understanding - completed

Cannon Copiers - Lease/Purchase and Maintenance Contracts related to copies/printing – completed

Smart Local 265- Construction Projects –completed

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 20, 2018 - 7:00 PM

4.02 Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting March 20, 2018 - 6:30 PM

4.03 Approval of Minutes - Closed Session March 20, 2018 - 6:30 PM

4.04 Approval of Bills and Payroll

4.05 Approval of Treasurer's Report

4.06 Approval of Personnel

Resignation - Certified Staff effective the end of the 2017-2018 school year

Bishop, Marisa; Upper Grade Center English/Language Arts Teacher

Kollmann, Lauren Upper Grade Center English/Language Arts Teacher

March, Kameron; Upper Grade Center Math Teacher

Employment - Certified Staff

Horrell, Scott; LBSI at Liberty Intermediate effective August 20, 2018

Resolution of Re-Employment Fourth Year Teachers (Tenure)

Elizabeth Huebner; effective August 20, 2018

Employment - Support Staff

Hopkins, Deborah; Full Time Teacher Assistant effective April 3, 2018

Slize, Monica; LPN, effective August 7, 2018

Johnson, Jay; Bus Driver effective August 20, 2018

George, Julie; Student Support Services Secretary, effective May 21, 2018

Resignation - Support Staff

Forde, Trishana; Bus Aide effective March 22, 2018

Employment Certified Staff - ESY/Summer School June 1 through June 29, 2018)

ESY-Teachers

Couch, Sydney

Domanszky, Meghan (Destiny)

Galloway, Erin

Johnston, Elley; (SLP)

Kowaleski, Mallory

Litko, Stuart

Matyskela, Sarah (Destiny)

Miller, Ellen

Nevious, Angela

Peak, Michelle

Terrell, Christina (ECE)

Thompson, Rachel

Welker, Bonnie (ECE)

Summer School Teachers

Brammer, Academic Camp Coordinator

Hammond, Jackie - Kindergarten

Kremer, Traci - 1st Grade

Lamie, Leanne - 2nd Grade

Leddy, Nicolina - ESL

Moulton, Kari - Co-Summer Skills Coord.

Elroy, Adam - Co-Summer Skills Coord.

Welsh, Stacey, Summer Bridges - Math

Welsh, Stacey, Summer Bridges - ELA

Employment Support Staff - ESY/Summer School (June 4, through June 29, 2018)

Brandon-Lagacy, Natalie; LPN effective June 1- June 29, 2018

Teacher Assistants

Allen, Shelby

Archer, Mary

Birch, Sandra

DesMarteau, Alicia

Dickey, Arlene

Gonzalez, Mary

Graeber, Jennifer

Hargate, Amy

Holec, Dani

Hopkins, Deborah

Koziol, Melanie

Langlos, Rochelle

Linder, Kristen

May, Zoraya

Millage, Dennis

Orr, Rhonda

Payne, Alexandria

Puckett, Molly

4.07 Approval of Liberty Intermediate Principal for the 18-19 School Year -Bret Pignatiello – July 1, 2018

4.08 Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement - New Lenox School District 122

4.09 Approval of 2018-2019 IESA Registration Liberty/Upper Grade Center

4.10 Approval of Pony League Agreement

4.11 Approval of Consultation Agreement - Over The Moon Pediatric Therapy Vision Services

4.12 Approval of Skyward Renewal

4.13 Approve Resolution to Approve Dennis Crawford as Signature Authority for US Department of Agriculture Farm Services

4.14 Approval to Dispose of Equipment Surplus

4.15 Establish Regular Meeting Date(s) and Place May 2018 - April 2019

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 22, 2018

June 26, 2018

July 24, 2018

August 28, 2018 (Tentative Budget Adoption)

September 25, 2018 (Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting)

October 23, 2018

November 27, 2018

December 18, 2018 (Third Tuesday) (Levy Hearing and Regular Meeting)

January 22, 2019

February 26, 2019

March 19, 2019 (Third Tuesday)

April 23, 2019

4.16 Approval of Resolutions - Municipal Bank –update signature card

Remove Mary Beth Mathis as signature authority

Add Sandi Muldi, Bookkeeper as signature authority

4.17 Approval of Resolution - The Illinois Funds

4.18 Items Removed from Consent Agenda

At the request of Dr. Hollowell, Member Rob Rodewald requested Item 4,17 be removed from consent agenda. No vote on item 4.17.

Motion by Rich McBarnes, second by John Hall to approve Routine Business/Consent items less item 4.17. 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 5.01 Approve 3-year Collectively Bargained Agreement with BESA (Teacher Assistants)

Superintendent Daniel Hollowell, summarized the changes in the collective bargaining agreement and requested the Boards approval on a three year agreement. Some changes include: language updates on Pulaski Day, AESOP, In-Service Committee, and required trainings: a change in work year from 176 to 178 days, and to create a three column salary scale rewarding Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees.

Motion by Michael Jurka, second by Jamie Freedlund to approve 3-year Collectively Bargained Agreement with BESA (Teacher Assistants) 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.

5.02 Quarterly Financial Report - Dennis Crawford, Director of Business Services

Dennis Crawford, Director of Business Services presented the 2017-2018 third quarter financial report. Mr. Crawford compared the current revenues and expenditures to the annual budget and then compared the health insurance fund to last quarter. Mr. Crawford also listed various revenues received compared to the budget and the amount of capital spending by items.

5.03 EBF Adequacy Report - Superintendent Daniel R. Hollowell, Ed.D.

Dr. Hollowell explained how the changes in the evidence based funding is affecting the Bourbonnais revenues. Dr. Hollowell presented historical data on the foundation and CPI average increases. Dr. Hollowell then presented how the funding Gap is affecting other area school Districts. Dr. Hollowell then explained how the EBF funding is estimating position needs and how the District uses those funds. Discussion followed.

5.04 FY 19 Preliminary Budget Report - Dennis Crawford, Director of Business Services

Dennis Crawford, Director of Business Services presented the FY2019 budget. Mr. Crawford compared the 2017-2018 budget to the preliminary 2018-2019 and explained the reasons for variances.

5.05 FY 19 Staffing Proposal - Superintendent Daniel R. Hollowell, Ed.D

Dr. Hollowell requested the Boards approval on creating/increasing positions and for the 2018-2019 school and gave the justification for each. Dr. Hollowell also discussed the potential of adding a 1.0 Kindergarten first grade teacher as enrollment budget are evaluated more closely.

HVAC/Pluming licensed skilled worker

Part-time Speech Language Pathologist

1.0 FTE Social Worker (Shabbona/LeVassuer)

Part-time Music Position

Increase 30 hour part-time Technology Specialist to full-time

Motion by Rich McBarnes, second by Rob Rodewald to approve creation of or increase in positions 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.

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

6.01 Property and Liability Insurance - Dennis Crawford, Director of Business Services

Dennis Crawford, Director of Business Services, requested the Boards approval to renew the property and liability insurance policies. Mr. Crawford presented the details of the 2017-2018 premium and the 2018-2019 renewal option and explained the variances.

Motion by Nicole McCarty, second by John Hall to approve Selective Insurance Group Property Casualty Insurance Coverage and renew United Heartland Insurance Workers Compensation Insurance 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.

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

7.01 Accelerated Program Review Report - Dr. Jim Duggan, Director of Instruction

Dr. Duggan, Director of Instruction presented the Accelerated Program review process. Dr. Duggan then explained the change in the Accelerated Placement Act law and the recommendations of the committee.

Motion by Jayne Raef, second by Jamie Freedlund to approve recommendations of committee 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.

7.02 School Video Presentations - Superintendent Daniel R. Hollowell, Ed.D

Superintendent Hollowell will send the school videos links to the Board. Each video highlights the school and will be placed on the individual schools websites.

8. Informational Items

8.01 Dates to Remember

Apr 27, 2018 Noel LeVasseur 1st Grade Spring Concert from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Apr 27, 2018 Noel LeVasseur 2nd Grade Spring Concert from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Apr 27, 2018 Noel LeVasseur 1st Grade Spring Concert from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Apr 27, 2018 Noel LeVasseur 2nd Grade Spring Concert from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

May 1, 2018 Economic Interest Statements Due

May 22, 2018 Regular Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM at the Administrative Office

May 25, 2018 Early Dismissal - Schedule B

May 28, 2018 No School - Memorial Day

May 30, 2018 Last Day for Students

May 31, 2018 - 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 Rich McBarnes to adjourn 8:17 PM. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Carries

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