Kankakee Times

Kankakee School District 111 Board of Education met May 14.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Roll Call:

Members present: Mary Archie

Jess Gathing, Jr.

Karen Johnston, Vice President

Angela Shea, Secretary

Members absent: Barbara Wells, President (*entered at 6:06 pm)

Darrell Williams (*entered at 6:14 pm)

A quorum was declared present.

Closed Session:

At 6:05 p.m., motion was made by Archie, seconded by Gathing, to adjourn to the Teachers’ Lounge for closed session to discuss;

The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.

 Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.

 Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.

Roll Call Vote--Ayes: Archie, Gathing, Johnston, and Shea. Nays: none. Motion carried.

The closed session was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

At 7:10 p.m., the regular session was reconvened.

Oath of Office:

Barbara Wells, Board President, administered the Oath of Office to newly elected appointed Board member Christopher W. Bohlen.

Roll Call:

Members present: Mary Archie

Christopher Bohlen

Jess Gathing

Karen Johnston, Vice President

Angela Shea, Secretary

Barbara Wells, President

Darrell Williams

Members absent: All present.

The Board President Barbara Wells led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Meeting with the Board were:

Dr. Genevra A. Walters, Superintendent

Robert Grossi, Assistant Superintendent

Felice Hybert, Assistant Superintendent

Dr. Kathleen O’Connor, Assistant Superintendent

Vicki Scott, Recording Secretary

Superintendent’s Report:

Dr. Walters introduced one of our students from the junior high, Brianna Butler, and she sang the National Anthem. Dr. Walters explained a little bit about competency-based education and her singing. She said that as the district is moving forward to competency-based education, one of the things we want to start doing is identifying our students strengths and setting up a support system starting their freshman year around those strengths. This will include the academics and the content, making it project-based and inquiry-based, while also looking at their strengths and capitalizing on those strengths all the way into some kind of a career, whether it is going to college, the military, trade school, or jobs right in the community. One of the things we hope to set up soon is a partnership with Defined Learning, which is our project-based learning product that we use to help us with project-based learning, and CSL Behring. We are hoping that Defined Learning will start creating modules with job opportunities that are available now and in the future at CSL Behring. This will allow students starting their freshman year to be exposed to career opportunities locally, statewide, and nationally. Another thing that is important as the District is restructuring the high school is that we are looking closely at some of the positions in order to support our curriculum and instruction in a way that lends itself to competency-based education.

Mrs. Hybert introduced the four new curriculum coordinators: Pamela Washington, Jacqueline Reick, Brent Johnston, and Gabrielle Garrett. These positions were redesigned and will be implemented next year.

Good News

School; Event; Explanation:

KHS

IHSA State Music Organization Contest

• The Kankakee High School music department is proud to announce the results of the IHSA State Music Organization Contest that was held at Manteno High School. All groups from Kankakee High School earned a first place rating:

o Choir

o Concert Band

o Wind Ensemble

o Orchestra

District

Grants

• Kankakee School District has been awarded a FY2018 grant for $4,900.00 in support of the State Library’s grant program titled “Back to Books.” The money must be spent on print books. The District will use the money to purchase a set of the Monarch Award nominated titles for next year as well as graphic novels and high interest/low level books for King. King currently has the lowest book:student ratio in the district and graphic novels really appeal to our current readers.

Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

• Jennifer Hering and Betty Peters-Lambert collaborated to write a grant titled Playgrounds With A Peaceful Purpose. The District received the grant for the full amount of $4,200 from the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley. The funds will be used to purchase 15 reusable heavy-duty plastic stencils that can be used on the black tops (playgrounds) at all pre-school, elementary, and middle schools, including Avis Huff.

Public Comments:

The following comments were made:

Speaker; Topic:

Robert Ellington-Snipes

•Congratulated Mr. Christopher Bohlen on his appointment to serve on the Board.

Consent Agenda

The following items were presented:

1. The following Board minutes were presented for approval:

o April 3, 2018-Special Board Meeting (Regular & Executive Session Minutes)

o April 9, 2018- Regular Meeting (Regular & Executive Session Minutes)

o May 2, 2018-Special Board Meeting (Regular & Executive Session Minutes)

2. The Payroll and Related Bills were presented for approval. (See Insert A.)

3. The Regular Bills were presented for approval. (See Insert B.)

4. The 2018-2019 Board of Education Meeting Schedule was presented for approval.

5. The KHS Overnight Trip Requests were presented for approval.

6. The Head Start Policy Council Documents were presented for approval.

Status Report

 Procurement Reports

7. The following personnel items were presented for approval:

Name; Position; Effective Date:

Resignations/Retirements – Licensed Educational Professionals:

Lee Anne Brandt English Teacher at KJHS End of 2017-2018 School Year

Timothy Butler Freshman Academy Administrator at KHS June 30, 2018

Megan Graham Traveling Art Teacher at King End of 2017-2018 School Year

Courtney Hartman 5th Grade College & Career Teacher at King End of 2017-2018 School Year

Kim Stolze Teacher Student Support Services at Avis Huff End of 2017-2018 School Year

Katie Vaughn 4th Grade Dual Language Teacher at Kennedy End of 2017-2018 School Year

Shirley Bailey 1st Grade Teacher at Edison End of 2018-2019 School Year

Zandra Easley-Lewis Teacher Student Support Services at Avis Huff End of 2018-2019 School Year

Deborah Johnston Physical Education Teacher at KHS End of 2017-2018 School Year

Angela Jones Speech/Language Pathologist at Kennedy End of 2018-2019 School Year

Geraldine Laird Teacher Student Support Services Kennedy End of 2018-2019 School Year

Kimberly Lehnus 7th Grade Teacher at KJHS End of 2018-2019 School Year

Laura Shellie Math Teacher at KJHS End of 2018-2019 School Year

Resignations/Retirements – Support Personnel;

Robert Adamik Director of Maintenance at LCC June 29, 2018

Whitney Alexander Family Support Specialist Head Start at Proegler May 4, 2018

Valentina Bohner Preschool Teacher Head Start at Proegler End of 2017-2018 School Year

Sherrie Carr Teacher Assistant Head Start at Proegler End of 2017-2018 School Year

Jamyce Cleggett Student Support Interventionist at Avis Huff May 8, 2018

Coulette Hughes Paraprofessional at Mark Twain April 20, 2018

Ivett Medina Secretary at KJHS May 30, 2018

Bianca Rodriguez Medical Assistant at KJHS May 11, 2018

Marie Armstrong Teacher Assistant Head Start at Proegler End of 2017-2018 School Year

Gloria Cobbs Family Support Specialist Head Start at Proegler End of 2017-2018 School Year

Diane DesMarteau Teacher Head Start at Proegler End of 2017-2018 School Year

Kathy Jackson Teacher Head Start at Proegler End of 2017-2018 School Year

Rita Scarcliff Paraprofessional at Montessori End of 2017-2018 School Year

Lana Witthoft Paraprofessional at Steuben End of 2017-2018 School Year

Resignations – Extra-Duty Assignments:

Michelle Doll Textbook Manager at KJHS End of 2017-2018 School Year

Michelle Doll Math Department Chair at KJHS End of 2017-2018 School Year

Megan Graham 5th & 6th Grade Basketball at King End of 2017-2018 School Year

Megan Graham 5th & 6th Grade Volleyball at King End of 2017-2018 School Year

Appointments - Administrative Personnel:

Shemeka Fountain Principal at King July 1, 2018

Adrienne LaCour Freshman Academy Administrator at KHS July 1, 2018

Appointments - Licensed Educational Professionals:

Erin Goldenstein Math Teacher at KJHS August 20, 2018

Nick Grimberg Band Teacher at KHS August 20, 2018

Mary Kay Nugent Teacher Student Support Services at KHS August 20, 2018

Katherine Webster Science Magnet Teacher at Kennedy August 20, 2018

Appointments - Support Personnel:

Jeannie Beland Payroll Secretary at LCC May 15, 2018

Annette Brandy Physical Education Instructor at Taft August 20, 2018

David Emery Strength and Conditioning Instructor/Coach at KHS May 21, 2018

Miguel Diaz-Ramirez Teacher Assistant Head Start at Proegler May 15, 2018

Appointments - Extra-Duty Assignments:

Annette Brandy Assistant Girls Basketball at KHS May 14, 2018

Kelly Guzzo Student Lunch Coverage at KHS May 14, 2018

Symone Jordan Head Cheer Coach at KHS May 14, 2018

Patrick Lacy Student Lunch Coverage at KHS May 14, 2018

Termination - Support Personnel:

Harry Mitchell Paraprofessional at Avis Huff April 17, 2018

Correction - Extra-Duty Assignments:

Rebekah Ruettiger Head Varsity Softball Coach at KHS change in salary May 14, 2018

Rebekah Ruettiger Asst. Softball (Head Sophomore) at KHS change in salary May 14, 2018

Leave of Absence - Licensed Educational Professional:

Elizabeth Lipofski Teacher at Kennedy 4/20/18-End of 2017-18 School Year

Leave of Absences - Support Personnel:

Barbara Denault Food Service at King 4/12/18-End of 2017-18 School Year

Michele Dandurand Physical Therapist at Avis Huff 5/01/18-End of 2017-18 School Year

Adria Pollock Paraprofessional at Kennedy 4/16/18-5/10/18

Renee Sanders Food Service at Edison 5/01/18-End of 2017-18 School Year

Jamie Spiese Kindergarten Teacher Aide at Taft 5/01/18-End of 2017-18 School Year

Lana Witthoft Paraprofessional at Steuben 4/23/18-5/04/18

A motion was made by Gathing, seconded by Shea, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Archie, Bohlen (abstained from G.1., G. 2, & G.3.), Gathing, Johnston, Shea, Williams, and Wells. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Dr. Walters introduced the new principal at King Middle Grade School, Ms. Shemeka Fountain.

Action Items:

1. Approval of Waiver & Release Agreement

President Wells asked for a motion to approve the Waiver & Release Agreement.as presented. President Wells asked if there was any discussion and hearing none, she asked for a roll call vote.

Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Bohlen, Gathing, Johnston, Shea, Williams, Archie, and Wells. Nays: none. Motion carried.

2. Approval of Lease for Chromebooks

President Wells asked for a motion to approve the lease for Chromebooks.

Motion was made by Gathing, seconded by Williams, to approve the lease for Chromebooks as presented. President Wells asked if there was any discussion and hearing none, asked for a roll call vote.

Roll Call Vote – Ayes: Gathing, Johnston, Shea, Williams, Archie, Bohlen, and Wells. Nays: none.

Motion carried.

Old Business:

There was no old business discussed.

Information and Proposals:

The following items were provided for information:

1. Title I Plan 2018-2019

2. Board of Education Committee Meeting Minutes

Curriculum Committee Meeting - February 14, 2018

 Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting - March 15, 2018

 Human Resources Committee Meeting - February 27, 2018

3. FOIA Requests/Responses

4. 2018-2019 Board of Education Committee Meeting Schedule

5. 2018-2019 Parent/Community Council Meeting Schedule

6. 2018-2019 KFT Informal Meeting Schedule

7. Previous Bill Runs

8. State and Federal Revenue Report

9. Budget Update

10. April Suspension Report

11. Staff Absence Report

At 7:27 p.m., motion was made by Johnston, seconded by Williams, to adjourn the meeting. All ayes; motion carried.

https://www.ksd111.org/cms/lib/IL01904746/Centricity/Domain/68/May14-Minutes.pdf