Kankakee Times

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School District 307 Board of Education met Oct. 15.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Meeting was Called to Order at 6:00 p.m. by Board President, Justin Caldwell.

Present at Roll Call: Brezinski, Edmonds, Kuntz, Mann, O’Gorman and Caldwell.

Individuals present at Roll Call other than Board of Education members: Superintendent Wakeley, Brian Wright, Kristen Powell, Candace Wells, Chris Hammond, Tiffany Kohl, Callie Kant, Kate Lippoldt, Deb Howard, Tina Boseo, Dave Williams, Robert White and board candidate, Jim Patterson.

Absent at Roll Call: None.

Pledge of Allegiance

Board Applicant Selection – The Board will approve the selection of Jim Patterson as the applicant to fulfill the unexpired term of Tom Cooke ending April 2021. Mr. Patterson was selected following the interview process of four excellent community members.

Mrs. Edmonds motioned to approve Jim Patterson to fill Tom Cooke’s remaining term ending April 2021.

Mrs. Brezinski seconded the motion.

Yeas: Brezinski, Edmonds, Kuntz, Mann, O’Gorman and Caldwell.

Nays: None.

Oath of Office – Mr. Jim Patterson took the oath of office and was seated on the Board of Education.

Public Comments – None.

Introductions – None.

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

Minutes from Regular Board Meeting September 16, 2019

Minutes from Budget Hearing September 16, 2019

Minutes from Special Board Meeting, October 7, 2019

Bills

Financial Report

Coaching Recommendations for the 2019-20, Winter Sports

Coaching Recommendations for the 2019-20, Special Olympics Basketball

Hires:

Colleen Davis, Part-time Cafeteria Server

Robin Ferro, Part-time Cafeteria Server

Resignations:

Andrew Smothers, Assistant Girls Soccer & Girls Tennis Coach

Mr. Kuntz seconded the motion.

Yeas: Brezinski, Edmonds, Kuntz, Mann, O’Gorman, Patterson and Caldwell.

Nays: None.

Presentations – Board President, Dave Williams, recognized Tina Boseo for her work with the college fair held this year at BBCHS due to the increase in attendance. Mrs. Boseo has chaired the college fair for the last 8 years.

Mrs. Kohl shared the Goal 1 data. The focus and direction changes with the analysis of the data for continual student improvement.

Committee Reports –

Student Report – Student representative, Thomas Musgrave reported the BBCHS Orchestra will host their Annual Hauntcert, a Halloween themed concert, Tuesday, October 22nd. Students from area feeder schools will have the opportunity to play and learn about the different instruments. NHS and Ironclad will host their annual blood drive. The senior class is excited for the off campus lunch opportunity.

Student Success & Learning Culture Committee – Mrs. Kohl shared the Student Success report in the Goal 1 presentation. The meeting agenda and minutes can be found on Google docs.

Professional Culture & Family and Community Partnerships Committee- The committee did not meet. The meeting agenda and minutes can be found on Google docs.

Finance and Operations & Optimal Facilities Committee- The committee did not meet. AFR will be brought to the Board next month. The meeting agenda and minutes will be located on Google docs.

KARVES – The committee did not meet.

IASB – The committee met.

The following committees did not meet: Professional Culture & Family and Community Partnerships, Finance and Operations & Optimal Facilities committees and KARVES.

Correspondence and/or Superintendent’s Comments – Dr. Wakeley shared a letter from community member, Leo Whitten, expressing concern with the lack of a sidewalk over the tracks on North street. Dr. Wakeley will bring the community member’s concern to the village. The Facility Task Force will meet with the architects this week. Alternate sources of revenue will be sourced prior to pursuing a referendum.

Unfinished Business – None.

New Business: -

Mr. O’Gorman motioned to approve the bus driver position for a student attending an autism academy in Chicago.

Mr. Kuntz seconded the motion.

Yeas: Brezinski, Edmonds, Kuntz, Mann, O’Gorman, Patterson and Caldwell.

Nays: None.

With no Other Business, Mr. Mann motioned to go into Closed Session at 7:07 p.m. to consider information regarding appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. (S.H.A. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)).

Mr. O’Gorman seconded the motion.

Voice vote:

Carried: 7

Defeated: 0

Mr. Mann motioned to Return to Open Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Kuntz seconded the motion.

Voice vote:

Carried: 7

Defeated: 0

No action taken or considered for that agenda item.

With no Other Business, Mr. Kuntz motioned to Adjourn at 7:31 p.m.

Mrs. Edmonds seconded the motion.

Voice vote:

Carried: 7

Defeated: 0

https://go.boarddocs.com/il/bbchs/Board.nsf/public