Kankakee Times

Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53 Board of Education met May 26.

Here is the agenda 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 at 7:02 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: Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald, Kelly Dunnill, Jamie Freedlund, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty.

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: John Hall. No member was not permitted to attend the meeting by video or audio conference.

The Governor’s Executive Order 2020-07, issued on March 16, 2020, suspends the Open Meetings Act provisions relating to in-person attendance by members of a public body. Specifically, the Governor’s Order: (1) suspends the requirement in Section 2.01 that “members of a public body must be physically present;” and (2) suspends the limitations in Section 7 on when remote participation is allowed. This Executive Order is effective the duration of the Gubernatorial Disaster proclamation, which is 30 days from its issuance on March 9, 2020. ( extended through May 30th)

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

District Administrators present either in person or virtually: Dr. Margaret Longo, Interim Superintendent; Dr. James B. Duggan, Assistant Superintendent; Anitra Crockettt, Director of Student Support Services; Dennis Crawford, CSBO; Shannon Swilley, Principal; Bret Pignatiello, Principal; Taiyuan Tillmon, Principal; Mary Ann Bicknell, Principal; Shirley Padera, Principal; Jennifer Longtin, Associate Principal; Marissa Maciejewski, Associate Principal; Roger Hale, Director of Technology.

2.01 Recognition of Retiring Staff - Board President Rob Rodewald gave a speech honoring the retiring teachers and recognizing the Upper Grade Center 8th Grade students.

Each Principal spoke in honor of the retiring staff.

Presenter: Shannon Swilley

Jodi Daub - 33 years

Cynthia Giusto - 26 years

Presenter: Bret Pignatiello

Susan Cianfrogna - 26 years

Eileen McKenzie - 35 years

Presenter: Shirley Padera

Nancy DuCharme - 30 years

Kathi Frazier - 34 years

Trudy Matheny 34 years

2.02 Recognition of Students and Community- There were no recognitions of students or community.

3. Communications from/to:

3.01 Communications from/to BEA

Communications from Co-BEA Presidents: Lori Henry and Lauren Lundmark

Lauren Lundmark addressed the Board about how the end of year was different than anyone could have expected but the staff and students persevered and overcame the challenges.

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

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

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

3.05 Superintendent – FOIA Requests – There were no FOIA Requests reported by the Superintendent. Interim Superintendent Dr. Margaret Longo addressed the Board about the accomplishments of the school year and thanked the staff for their dedication and hard work.

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 April 28, 2020 - 7:00 PM

4.02 Approval of Bills and Payroll

4.03 Approval of Treasurer's Report

4.04 Approval of Personnel

Employment - Certified Staff

Adamonis, Evelynn; Special Ed Case Manager effective August 1, 2020

Frantini, Renee; 4th Grade Liberty effective 20-21 SY

Rouse, Lauren; PE Liberty effective 20-21 SY

Fejza, Sejdije; Social Studies Liberty effective 20-21 SY

Riegel, Lisa; Extra Duty 19-20 Team Steam; Liberty

Chamernik, Dan; Extra Duty 19-20 Adaptive PE 2nd Semester

Elroy, Adam; Extra Duty 19-20 Liberty Student Council

Koch, Sheri; Extra Duty 19-20 Liberty Student Council

Employment - Certified Staff - ESY effective June 8 - July 2, 2020

Antons, Christina

Johnson, Sarah

Kowaleski, Mallory

Matyskela, Sarah

Miller, Ellen

Nevious, Angela

Panice, Jennifer

Thompson, Rachel

Joseph, Sheri; Speech

Wyss, Linda, PT

Deschand, Tamela, OT

Summer Custodian / Painter/ Grounds / Movers effective June 1, 2020

Custodians

Hernandez, Al - Shepard

Johnson, John - Liberty

Whitten, Carrie - Shepard

Painters

Skeate, Cheryl

Denault, Sarah

Grounds/Movers

Johnson, Jay

Olsen, Roberta

Skeate, Patrick

Assignment Change - Certified Staff

Studnitzer, Allen; LBSI at LeVasseur

Resignation - Support Staff

Gordon, Lori; Technology Support effective June 12, 2020

Rink, Carrie; Upper Grade Center Teacher Assistant effective May 28, 2020

Assignment Change - Support Staff

Scott, Brian; Technology Information Specialist effective June 1, 2020

4.05 Approval of 2020-2021 IASB Annual Dues / Press Renewal

4.06 Authorize Superintendent to Prepare 2020-2021 Budget

4.07 Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement - I-Kan ROE - RAAC Slots

4.08 Approval of Schoolwide Improvement Plans - Shabbona, Shepard, LeVasseur

4.09 Approve 1.0 FTE Custodian at Liberty Intermediate

4.10 Approve 1.0 FTE Technology Specialist Position

4.11 Approve Student Teaching and Clinical Experiences Affiliation Agreement - EIU

4.12 Items Removed from the 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/Consent items as presented. The following voice votes were heard: Ayes: Kelly Dunnill, Jamie Freedlund, John Hall, 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 Discussion of 2020-2021 Calendar Start Times - Dr. James B. Duggan, Assistant Superintendent

Dr. Jim Duggan presented two options for start times for the 2020-2021 school year. Option 1 was a standard schedule that allowed for any common plan before or after student hours. Option two is a staggered start time schedule. Discussion followed.

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

6.01 Success Coach Presentation Year 1 - Principals Shannon Swilley and Bret Pignatiello

Principals Shannon Swilley and Bret Pignatiello presented on the success of the SUCCESS Coach program for the 2019-2020 school year. Discussion followed.

6.02 School Nurse - (Pre-K) - Dr. Anitra Crockett, Director of Student Support Services

Dr. Anitra Crockett presented the need for an additional part-time nurse for a Pre-K student for the 2020-2021 school year.

Motion by Jamie Freedlund, second by Jayne Raef to approve 1-.5 FTE PreK Nurse as presented. The following voice votes were heard: Ayes: Kelly Dunnill, Jamie Freedlund, John Hall, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nays: None. Absent: None. Final Resolution: Motion Carries

6.03 Approve Liberty Addition Drive Aisle Pavement Amendment - Dennis Crawford, CSBO

Mr. Dennis Crawford, CSBO presented the bus drive base failure and the need for repair. The damage was caused by water drainage. Mr. Crawford presented 3 options to be paid for from the contingency money already budgeted in the Liberty addition project. The Engineers recommended option 1 for $74,313.75.

Motion by Rich McBarnes, second by Jayne Raef to approve Option 1 for $74,313.75 to repair Liberty addition drive aisle pavement amendment as presented. The following voice votes were heard: Ayes: Kelly Dunnill, Jamie Freedlund, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nays: John Hall. 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 Approval of Math Textbook Adoption Proposal - Dr. James B. Duggan, Assistant Superintendent

Dr. Jim Duggan, Assistant Superintendent, presented the Math Textbook Adoption Proposal. Dr. Duggan explained the process and committee recommendations. Dr. Duggan also explained the quote details and pricing. Discussion followed.

Motion by John Hall, second by Nicole McCarty to approve enter into a 6-year agreement with HMH for Into Math for Grades K-8 for a total of $325,515 as presented. The following voice votes were heard: Ayes: Kelly Dunnill, Jamie Freedlund, John Hall, Rich McBarnes, Nicole McCarty, Jayne Raef, Rob Rodewald. Nays: None. Absent: None. Final Resolution: Motion Carries

8. Informational Items

8.01 Dates to Remember

May 28, 2020 Last day for students

May 29, 2020 No School - Teacher Institute

June 1, 2020 Three Rivers Governing Board Meeting *Virtual* 5:30 PM

June 23, 2020 Regular Board of Education Meeting, Administrative Office - 7:00 PM

August 5, 2020 Board Training with Dr. Adam Ehrman, Administrative Office - 5:30 PM

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 Jamie Freedlund to adjourn 8:09 PM. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Carries

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