Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53 Board of Education met Feb. 25.
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 Board President Rob Rodewald on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 7:01 PM at the Administrative Offices, 281 W John Casey Road, Bourbonnais, IL.
1.02 Pledge of Allegiance
1.03 Roll Call The following members were physically present at said location: Kelly Dunnill, John Hall, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald.
The following members were allowed by a majority of the members of the Board of Education in accordance with and to the extent allowed by rules adopted by the Board of Education to attend the meeting by video or audio conference: None. No member was not permitted to attend the meeting by video or audio conference.
The following members were absent and did not participate in the meeting in any manner or to any extent whatsoever: Jamie Freedlund.
District Administrators Present: Dr. Margaret Longo, Interim Superintendent; Dr. James B. Duggan, Assistant Superintendent; Anitra Crockettt, Director of Student Support Services; Dennis Crawford, Director of Business Services; Shannon Swilley, Principal; Bret Pignatiello, Principal; Taiyuan Tillmon, Principal; Mary Ann Bicknell, Principal; Shirley Padera, Principal; Jennifer Longtin, Associate Principal; Marissa Maciejewski, Associate Principal; Michelle Brosseau, K-4 Reading Coordinator; Joan Bishop, Technology Specialist.
2. Recognition of Staff, Students and Community- There were no recognitions of staff.
2.02 Recognition of Students - BUGC Cheerleaders IESA State 2nd Place
On behalf of Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53, Jenn Longtin recognized Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center Cheerleaders earned 2nd place in the Small Routine division out of 31 teams at the IESA State Cheer Competition. The competition took place on Saturday, January 25th at the Peoria Civic Center. The girls put in eight months of hard work and dedication this season. They went into the state competition with a goal and came back with a trophy!
Coaches: Lisa Carlton and Lexi Thorgersen
2.02 Recognition of Students - BUGC Cheerleaders IESA State 2nd Place (cont.)
Irelyn Haley
Emma Casino
Sienna Gomez
Syri Maisonneuve
Gabby Serna
Bridget Bertrand
Ana Pignatiello
Alyssa Pignatiello
Alisha Jamieson
Nikki Aldridge
Tessa Offill
Marissa Heavener
Gianna McFarland
Becca Marcotte
Johanna Santillan
Delaney Bosgraaf
Kendal Stanek
Kennedy Moss
Jamaiya McGee
Ella Perkins
Addison Selucky
Mady Janssen
Keira Lawrence
Megan Slager
2.03 Recognition of Community - There were no recognitions of community.
3. Communications from/to:
3.01 Communications from/to BEA
Communications from Co-BEA Presidents: Lori Henry and Lauren Lundmark addressed the Board regarding meeting Admin meetings with Special Ed Staff and putting students first.
Introduction of Staff: Elizabeth Trimby, Beth Parson, Becky Creek, Keri Lavoie, Renee Brammer, Cate Peterson, Hannah Eastman, Nancy Brownfield, Lisa Schwartz, Teri Bacon,
Fredda Rodewald, Jackie Hammond, Deb Laskey, Kristin Collins, Amber Skeate, Elley Johnston, LeAnne Lamie, Lisa Carlton, Heather Crooks, Ann O’Gorman, Traci Kremer, Tracy Lyle, Sue Cianfrogna, Leslie Kutemeier, Emily Bertrand.
3.02 Communications from/to Visitors –
Jerod Collins from Midwest Transit addressed the Board regarding the bus bid.
3.03 Communications from/to Board - There were no communications to/from the Board.
3.04 Communications from/to Administration-
Shannon Swilley, BUGC Principal thanked John Hall for assistant with Soccer tryouts.
Mary Ann Bicknell, LeVasseur Principal spoke about the success of the recent family reading nights.
3.05 Communications from/toSuperintendent and FOIA Requests –
There were no FOIA requests reported by Dr. Margaret Longo, Interim Superintendent
BUGC PE is a blue ribbon nominee.
There will be upcoming meetings to follow up on staffing for special education caseloads.
The District received notice from Kankakee County Board of Review regarding tax objections and the impact on the District.
4.0 Routine Business/Consent Agenda
Dr. Margaret Longo, Interim Superintendent, recommended the Board approve the Routine Business/Consent Agenda as presented.
4.01 Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting January 28, 2020 - 7:00 PM
4.02 Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting January 28, 2020 - 6:00 PM
4.03 Approval of Minutes - Executive Session January 28, 2020 - 6:00 PM
4.04 Approval of Minutes - Facilities Committee Meeting January 27, 2020 - 12:00 PM
4.05 Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting February 3, 2020 -6:00 PM
4.06 Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting February 12, 2020 6:00 PM
4.07 Approval of Bills and Payroll
4.08 Approval of Treasurer's Report - January 2020
4.09 Approval of Personnel
Employment - Certified Staff
Peterson, Joan; Extra Duty Liberty Math Team effective 19-20 season
Chamernik, Daniel; Extra Duty Liberty Adaptive PE 19-20 school Year
Gremar, Katie; Extra Duty Soccer Coach effective 19-20 season
Macholz, Adam; Extra Duty Track Coach effective 19-20 season
Resignation - Certified
Horrell, Scott, LBSI Liberty effective end of 19-20 school year
Gonzalez, Devan effective end of 19-20 school year
Employment - Support Staff
Scott, Brian; Technology Support Technician effective February 24, 2020
Linnell, Erin; Full Time Teacher Assistant effective March 9, 2020
Anderson, Karen; Non-Certified Reading Tutor-Shepard effective February 11, 2020
Noble, Amy; Non-Certified Reading Tutor at Shepard effective February 18, 2020
Jones; Nevaeh; Enrichment Program - Dance Coordinator 19-20 only
Cloe, Peyton; Strategic Game Club Sponsor effective 2nd Semester 19-20 SY
Resignation - Support Staff
Lyons, Colleen Nurse effective February 28, 2020
Informational -
Curtis Reiniche, Denise; Full Time Parent Educator effective February 3, 2020
4.10 Approval of Resolution - Termination of Bus Aide - Joan Hargate
4.11 Approval of Staffing Resolutions
Resolution of Re-Employment Administration
Second Year
Banks-Tillmon, Taiyuan
Pignatiello, Bret
First Year
Crockett, Anitra
Maciejewski, Marissa
Resolution of Re-Employment Fourth Year Teachers "Tenure"
Hoffman, Shaina
Keigher, Michael
Papanicholas, Kelly
Wegforth, Shelby
Wilkie, Lynn
Resolution of Re-Employment Third Year Teachers
Delmore, Katherine
Denault, Austin
Kowaleski, Mallory
Laskey, Lindsey
Matyskela, Sarah
Pignatiello, Laura
Rozak, Christine
Sikma, Sarah
Sykes, Kendra
Thompson, Rachel
Resolution of Re-Employment Second Year Teachers
Boucher, Eileen
Buck, Kathryn
Crum, Emily
Hanhart, Julie
Hoskins, Joshua
Kanak, Angela
McGowan, Caleigh
Nichols, Eboni
Norfleet, Vanessa
Plese, Kimberly
Regas, Kendra
Studnitzer, Allen
Tupy, Jessica
Resolution of Re-Employment First Year Teachers
Austiff, Janet
Bernicky, Courtney
Deluna, Katia
Gremar, Katie
Haug, Alexandria
Heald, Emily
Hineline, Kristin
Johnson, Sarah
Knight, Luke
Kuypers, Emily
Lavoie, Keri
Lohse, Johanna
Maciejewski, Kevin
Marino, Sean
Mikuce, Kari
Newsome, Anna
Saldivar, Ricardo
Sproul, Amber
Thompson, Amie
Part-Time - Other Certified
Lambert, Connie; Social Worker
Zastrow, Heather, Music
Zink-Jones, Wendi, SLP
Less than 120 days
Forbes, Amber
Emerson, Erin
4.12 Approval Interventionist Job Description
4.13 Approval to use Home Depot Custodial Services
4.14 Approval of ONU Promotion Ceremonies Contract
4.15 Approve Intent to Bargain - Bourbonnais Education Association - Certified Staff
4.16 Items Removed from Routine Business/Consent Agenda
There were no items removed from routine business/consent agenda.
Motion by Rich McBarnes, second by Nicole McCarty to approve Routine Business as presented. The following voice votes were heard: Ayes: Kelly Dunnill, John Hall, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nays: None. Absent: Jamie Freedlund. Final Resolution: Motion Carries.
5. Mission of Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 is to: Collaborate with staff, students, families, and community
6. Mission of Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 is to: Provide a safe learning environment with innovation instructional practices
6.01 Staffing Recommendations 2020-2021 - Dr. Jim Duggan, Assistant Superintendent
Dr. Duggan, Assistant Superintendent explained the current challenges with part-time staff that would be alleviated with full time staff. Dr. Duggan presented the proposal for 8 full time Interventionists for the 2020-2021 school year. Dr. Duggan also explained the reasoning for releasing the non-tenured part-time and non-certified part-time reading tutors. All staff members are honorably dismissed and will be able to apply for openings for which they hold the proper certifications.
Included in the proposal is intervention and supervision support for Liberty and Intervention support for BUGC. Dr. Duggan also proposed Administrative support for Shepard and Shabbona which would replace the existing Dean position currently at Shepard. Discussion followed.
Motion by John Hall, second by Kelly Dunnill to approve: 7.5 FTE Elementary Full Time Reading Interventionist; 1.5 FTE Grade 5-8 Liberty/Upper Grade Center; 1.0 Associate Principal Shabbona/Shepard; 1.0 Dean Liberty Intermediate as presented. The following voice votes were heard: Ayes: Kelly Dunnill, John Hall, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nays: None. Absent: Jamie Freedlund. Final Resolution: Motion Carries.
6.02 Resolution- Release of all Certified Part-Time Reading Staff
This resolution is per staffing discussion in item 6.01.
| Resolution of Honorable Dismissal - Certified Staff
Part-Time Certified Reading Tutors | |||
| Bacon, Teri | Johnson, Teresa | Nutter, Carli | Schwartz, Lisa |
| Erickson, Michelle | Kremer, Traci | Pennington, Tara | Worsham, Erin |
| Gipple, Ellen | McBurnie, Marsha | Prairie, Kendra | |
| Hodge, Janice | Newsom, Carli | Rodgers, Marlo | |
6.03 Resolution - Release of Part-Time Non-Certified Reading Tutors
This resolution is per staffing discussion in item 6.01.
| Resolution of
Honorable Dismissal Certified Staff Temporary/One Year Assignment | |||
| Alvarez-Hunt, Karen | Blankenship, Alison | Devereaux, Robin | Noble, Amy |
| Anderson, Karen | Bradley, Kimberly | Marrero, Dynah | Provost, Anna |
| Anderson, Marissa | Brimer, Jennifer | McIntyre, Nicole | Skanberg, Lindsay |
| Beagle, Nancy | Conner, LeeAnn | Miletich, Tina | Weissmann, Rita |
6.04 Special Education Staffing 2020-2021 SY - Anitra Crockett, Director of Student Support Services
Dr. Anitra Crockett, Director of Student Support Services presented the Special Education staffing proposal for the 2020-2021 school year. Based on a student’s IEP a 1.0 Sign Language Interpreter is needed to provide access to an educational environment. Based on student caseloads, Dr. Crockett is requesting 1.0 FTE LBSI at Liberty. Dr. Crockett is also requesting approval from the Board to increase Speech Language Pathologist FTE by.45 due to work load restrictions.
Motion by Jayne Raef, second by Kelly Dunnill to approve: 1 LBSI; 1.0 Sign Language Interpreter; and increase of part-time SLP to 1.0 for the 2020-2021 school year as presented. The following voice votes were heard: Ayes: Kelly Dunnill, John Hall, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nays: None. Absent: Jamie Freedlund. Final Resolution: Motion Carries.
6.05 Approval of Bus Bid - Dennis Crawford, CSBO
Dennis Crawford, Chief School Business Official presented the bus lease. Mr. Crawford brought to the Board the recommendations from the Facility committee after having met with both vendors. The Board spent hours discussing this at committee level and meeting of the whole. Staff and Administration put in several hours calling references and checking others that were using services of both companies. Discussion followed.
Motion by Rich McBarnes, second by Rob Rodewald to approve the lowest responsible bidder for 3-year bus lease for 22 buses with Central States Bus Inc. as presented. Total bus lease costs is $1,223,649. The following voice votes were heard: Ayes: Kelly Dunnill, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nays: John Hall. Absent: Jamie Freedlund. Final Resolution: Motion Carries.
6.06 Liberty Expansion Update - BLDD/JH2B - Dennis Crawford, CSBO
Mr. Crawford gave an update on the Liberty 4th grade wing. The project is ahead of schedule and completion is estimated at the end of April 2020. Discussion followed.
7. Mission of Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 is to: Inspire all students to reach their unique potential as globally conscious learners
7.01 Intervention Model - Dr. Jim Duggan, Assistant Superintendent
This was presented in conjunction with item 6.01.
7.02 State of the School - Principals
Each Principal presented mid-year results on achievement and discipline.
Achievement as defined by the percentage of students on track for college success as measured by the PSAT.
Increases in this percentage suggest we are getting more than one year of growth in one year.
Discipline as measured by the change in the number of referrals generated.
Three year district goal is a reduction of 50%○
Midyear district-wide we have seen a reduction of 18%.
Discussion followed.
8. Informational Items
8.01 Dates to Remember
February 14, 2020 Schedule B - No PreK
February 17, 2020 No School - Presidents' Day
February 26, 2020 Schedule A - No PreK
March 20, 2020 Schedule B - No PreK
March 3, 2020 IASB Three Rivers Division Spring Meeting, Kankakee High School
March 23-27, 2020 No School - Spring Break
March 31, 2020 Regular Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM (Fifth Tuesday)
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 Nicole McCarty, second by Rich McBarnes to adjourn 8:11 PM. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Carries
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