Kankakee Times

Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53 Board of Education met May 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, May 22, 2018 at 7:03 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, 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: Michael Jurka

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 Ann Bicknell, Principal; Jon Hodge, Principal; Jennifer Longtin, Principal; Shirley Padera, Principal; Abby Saldivar, Associate Principal; Shannon Swilley, Associate Principal; Roger Hale, Technology Director

2. Recognition of Staff, Students and Community

2.01 Recognition of Retiring Staff – On behalf of Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53, the following staff members were presented with a retirement gift and recognized for their years of service.

2.02 - Recognition of Student - State Track - Removed from Agenda

2.03 Recognition of Student – Casey Wassmund, Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center

On behalf of Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53, Shannon Swilley, Associate Principal, recognized Casey Wassmund, a Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center eighth grade student who organized a two-week-long clothing drive to support Harbor House, a Kankakee County Coalition Against Domestic Violence organization. In all, about 80 bags of clothing donated due to his efforts. We appreciate his thoughtfulness and hard work on this project.

2.04 Recognition of Students – LeVasseur Math Teams

On behalf of Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53, Jenn Longtin, Principal recognized the LeVasseur 4th Grade Math Team members for their outstanding work in the ICTM 2017-18 Math Team Contest. They ultimately placed 6th in the state which is an impressive feat.

Devin Arbour

Cooper Austiff

Allysa Boggess

Jace Boudreau

Kyle Gould

Donna Grant

Kate Greenlee

Ellis Johnson

Dante Kapidis

Liam Martin

Tristan McCabe

Jesse Payne

Aiden Penrod

Keenen Pralle

John Rosenberger

Clara Soper

Rylee Swaffar

Gavin Warthen

Maryam Zaidi

On behalf of Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53, Jenn Longtin, Principal recognized the LeVasseur 3rd Grade Math Team members for their outstanding work in the ICTM 2017-18 Math Team Contest. They wrapped up the season in 8th place overall. Congrats to all for earning a spot in the top ten!

Miah Alejandre Gavin Chavez

Madeline Folk

Mitul Garg

Mason Kerouac

Aaliyah Lanum

Kessi Lee

Shannon Lee

Aydan Matteson

Andrew Matthews

Brody Meyers

Claire Morrall

Leo Nelson

Zoe Paquette

Jonathan Schafer

Jacob Sowder

Kylie Stanek

Carter Stell

Trenton Ward

Olivia Woolman

Shaan Zaidi

2.05 Recognition of Community - Kelly McCully and the Bourbonnais Library

On behalf of Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53 Dr. Jim Duggan, Director of Instruction, recognized Kelly McCully, the Director of the Bourbonnais Public Library, for her continued support and involvement with the district. Kelly has worked with us on developing the Community Garden, tutoring for our EL families, The Dolly Parton Book Program and numerous family reading programs at our schools. We greatly appreciate this relationship and Kelly's willingness to participate. We look forward to more projects and connections meaningful connections between the two organizations.

3. Communications from/to:

3.01 Communications from/to BEA

Co-BEA Presidents Deb Laskey and Nancy Waldschmidt gave a positive statement from the BEA summarizing the school year.

Introduction of Staff: Barbara Soucy, Stephanie Alvis, Dan Chamernik, Sue Cianfrogna, Deb Laskey, Lisa Carlton, Nancy Waldschmidt, Ann O’Gorman, Jan St. John, Todd Dersien.

3.02 Communications from/to Visitors – The Student Council from Upper Grade Center asked to address the Board. Stephanie Alvis and Barbara Soucy were also present as their advisors. The four students gave a summary of all of the Student Council’s service projects and activities throughout the school year as well as the Leadership Convention they attended in Springfield.

3.03 Communications from/to Board - None

3.04 Communications from/to Administration - None

3.05 Communications from/to Superintendent – FOIA Requests – There was one FOIA request reported by the Superintendent

D. Giuliana, Daily Journal - documents associated with Triple I Conference (IASB, IASA, Illinois IASBO Annual Joint Conference) - 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 April 24, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.

4.02 Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting April 24, 2018 - 6:15 p.m.

4.03 Approval of Minutes - Closed Session April 24, 2018 - 6:15 p.m.

4.04 Approval of Bills and Payroll

4.05 Approval of Treasurer's Report (not available)

4.06 Approval of Personnel

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

Welsh, Stacey; Math at Bourbonnais Upper Grade

Boudreau, Michael; LBSI at Noel LeVasseur

Resignation - Support Staff

Provost, Naoko; Bus Aide, effective November 1, 2018

Cordes, Christina; Bus Aide, effective May 18, 2018

Resolution of Dismissal - Support Staff -Completion of one-year contract

Alvarez-Hunt, Karen; Non-Certified Reading Tutor, effective May 30, 2018

Avignone, Alicia; Non-Certified Reading Tutor, effective May 30, 2018

Gill, Morgan; Non-Certified Reading Tutor, effective May 30, 2018

Blacklock, Kathleen; Non-Certified Reading Tutor, effective May 30, 2018

Employment - Certified Staff - effective August 20, 2018

Zink-Jones, Wendi- Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist

Employment - Support Staff

Fields, Ed; Summer Grounds Crew effective June 4, 2018

Hale, Leann; Summer Grounds Crew effective May 14, 2018

Hernandez, Alvaro; Summer Custodian effective June 4, 2018

Johnson, Jay; Summer Grounds Crew effective June 4, 2018

Johnson, John; Summer Custodian effective June 4, 2018

Olson, Roberta; Summer Grounds Crew effective June 4, 2018

Skeate, Cheryl; Summer Painter effective June 4, 2018

Stoops, Paul; Summer Custodian effective June 4, 2018

Weidner, Kaycee; Summer Painter effective June 4, 2018

Request for One Year Unpaid Leave of Absence

Orwig, Paige; effective 2018-2019 school year

Requests for Family/Medical Leave - see attached

Request of unpaid medical leave of absence - see attached

4.07 Approval of 2018-2019 IASB Annual Dues

4.08 Approval of Aramark Contract Renewal

4.09 Approval to Purchase Technology

4.10 Authorize Superintendent to Prepare 2018-2019 Budget

4.11 Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement - I-Kan ROE for 5 RAAC Slots

4.12 Approval of Job Descriptions - HVAC Technician

4.13 Approval of Title I Plans

4.14 Approval of 2018-2019 Illinois Association of School Administrators Membership

4.15 Approval US Bank Change in Authorized Signers

4.16 Approval The Illinois Funds - Update Authorized Traders

4.17 Approval of New 403B Provider - Lincoln Investments

4.18 Items Removed from Consent Agenda

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

Motion by Rich McBarnes, second by Jayne Raef to approve Routine Business as presented. The following voice votes were heard: Ayes: Jamie Freedlund, John Hall, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nayes: None. Absent: Michael Jurka. Final Resolution: Motion carries.

5. Mission of Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 is to: Collaborate with staff, students, families, and community

5.01 Seek Bids for HVAC Replacement at BUGC - Dennis Crawford, Director of Business Services

Dennis Crawford, Director of Business Services, presented the justification to seek bids for the replacement of 13 HVAC units at Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center. Four of these units would be used to air condition the gym. The current units are approximately 25 years old and are inefficient and ongoing repairs are costly.

Motion by John Hall, second by Jamie Freedlund to approve to seek bids for HVAC replacement at Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center as presented. The following voice votes were heard: Ayes: Jamie Freedlund, John Hall, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nayes: None. Absent: Michael Jurka. Final Resolution: Motion carries.

5.02 Set Joint Meeting with Village of Bourbonnais, Superintendent Daniel R. Hollowell, Ed.D.

The Village Board proposed June 12th, at 6 p.m., for the joint meeting. All Board members present agreed to this date and time.

5.03 Set Open House Schedule - Superintendent Daniel R. Hollowell, Ed.D.

Superintendent Hollowell presented the proposed schedule for the 2018-2019 open houses and explained the reasonings for the changes. The proposed open houses are scheduled for

August 20, 2018 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Shabbona

August 20, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Liberty

August 21, 2018 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm LeVasseur

August 21, 2018 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Shepard

August 21, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm BUGC

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

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

No specific dates were proposed at this time. Dr. Hollowell asked for some feedback from the Board regarding when to have the building walkthroughs.

6.02 Staff Additions - Superintendent Daniel R. Hollowell, Ed.D.

Daniel R. Hollowell, Superintendent requested the Board approval on adding one additional first grade position due to the number of students in the current Kindergarten classrooms. Dr. Hollowell also requested Board approval on hiring a second teacher in the Emotional Disabilities classroom at Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center to better meet the needs of the 13 ED students and support the rest of the staff with emotional needs of our regular education students as well.

Motion by Rich McBarnes, second by Nicole McCarty to approve the addition of one first grade teacher and one ED teacher at Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center as presented. The following voice votes were heard: Ayes: Jamie Freedlund, John Hall, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nayes: None. Absent: Michael Jurka. 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 Washington DC Trip Presentation - Daniel Chamernik, Teacher; Shannon Swilley, Associate Principal, Lisa Carlton, Teacher

Daniel Chamernik, Teacher; Shannon Swilley, Associate Principal, Lisa Carlton, Teacher showed a short video of the recent Washington DC trip.

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

Dr. Jim Duggan presented the Dibels Review Report. A beginning of year, middle of level representing students who are above target. Dr. Duggan also presented a district-wide two year review and and a district-wide five year review. Dr. Duggan then reviewed 2017-2018 progress by school and by grade.

7.03 Enrichment Activities Report - Dr. Jim Duggan, Director of Instruction

Dr. Duggan explained enrichment activities available to student in the District. Teachers were asked to propose programs they wanted to teach with the idea that they would be self funding. Dr. Duggan reviewed both the summer activities and school year activities, the teachers, and the number of students involved in each.

8. Informational Items - 8.01 Dates to Remember

May 25, 2018 Early Dismissal - Schedule B

May 28, 2018 Memorial Day - No School

May 30, 2018 8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies Olivet Centennial Chapel 7:00 PM

May 30, 2018 Last day for students

May 31, 2018 No School - Teacher Institute

June 4 - June 29, 2018 ESY/Summer School

June 26, 2018 Regular Board of Education Meeting, Administrative Office - 7:00 PM

9.01 Non-Agenda Business by Board or Administration - None

10. Adjournment - 10.01 Adjourn

Motion by John Hall, second by Jamie Freedlund to adjourn 8:20 PM. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Carries

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