Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School District 307 Board of Education met June 8

By Philip Gonzales

Jul 23, 2020

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School District 307 Board of Education met June 8.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

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

Pledge of Allegiance

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

Individuals present at Roll Call: Superintendent Wakeley, Stephanie Markham of the Daily Journal and via zoom Tiffany Kohl, Mike Kohl and Brian Wright of BBCHS.

Absent at Roll Call: Student Representative, Thomas Musgrave.

Public Comments – None.

Introductions – None.

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

Minutes from Regular Board Meeting May 11, 2020

Minutes from Closed Session Meeting, May 11, 2020

Bills

Financial Report

Student Tuition Agreement, student 2020-21-1

Hires:

Caleb Fightmaster, Assistant Baseball Coach, Spring 2020,.75 stipend

Amy Allen, Social Science Teacher, BA, Step 23

Josie Wierzal, Social Science Teacher, BA, Step 1

Andrew Lipowski, Math Teacher, MA, Step 7

Idalia Marin, EL Bilingual Teacher, MS +30, Step 15

Kimberly Bartos, School Counselor

Kayla Hyde, School Psychologist, MS +30, Step 1

Aemilia Gray, Bilingual Paraprofessional

Resignations:

Ben Kwedar, Social Science Teacher

Kevin Patterson, Social Science Teacher

Retirements:

Kim Abrassart, Food Service Director, effective the end of the 1st semester 2020-21 school year

Karla Breitenbucher, CTE Teacher, effective the end of the 1st semester 2020-21 school year

Mr. Patterson seconded the motion.

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

Nays: None.

Presentations – None.

Committee Reports –

Student Report – None.

Student Success & Learning Culture Committee – None.

Professional Culture & Family and Community Partnerships Committee – None.

Finance and Operations & Optimal Facilities Committee- The committee met to discuss the teaching vacancies, insurance renewal, school fees (consumables), staff raises, track resurfacing project, repainting of the main gym, stage rigging beginning in July, softball dugouts and the start of APT. Options for the use of the Cares grant and the school status related to COVID-19 was also discussed.

KARVES – The committee did not meet.

IASB – Dr. Caldwell attended the IASB division meeting where upcoming speakers, and scenarios for scheduling future meetings was discussed.

The following committees did not meet: Student Success and Learning Culture, Professional Culture & Family and Community Partnerships Committees and KARVES.

Correspondence and/or Superintendent’s Comments – Dr. Wakeley and the band department discussed the Disney band trip that was scheduled during spring break but was cancelled due to COVID-19. Band families will receive a percentage of out of pocket money in the form of a credit for the 2022 band trip or refund depending on the individual situation. Dr. Wakeley expressed his thoughts on the letter distributed to BBCHS families regarding “Black Lives Matter” and racial literacy at BBCHS.

Unfinished Business – Mr. Hammond requested the Board adopt the FY20 amended budget as presented at the Budget Hearing prior to the Board meeting.

Mr. Mann motioned to adopt the FY20 Amended Budget as presented.

Mr. Kuntz seconded the motion.

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

Nays: None.

Mrs. Edmonds motioned to approve the policies placed on 30-day review.

Mr. Kuntz seconded the motion.

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

Nays: None.

Dr. Wakeley led a discussion on a remote learning plan and a potential schedule for the 2020-21 school year. This spring’s e-learning pros and cons were discussed. Possible scenarios for the 2020-21 school year including new expectations and procedures will be developed with assistance from the administration and teachers.

New Business: -

Mr. Hammond presented the insurance renewal policy provided by Pierce-Pristach-Lemenager Insurance agency.

Mr. Mann motioned to approve the FY21 property, casualty, and liability insurance renewal as presented.

Mr. Kuntz seconded the motion.

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

Nays: None.

Mr. Hammond presented the benefits of adding a Human Resources position and defined the qualifications and training necessary for the candidate.

Mr. O’Gorman motioned to approve the addition of a Director of Human Resources as presented

Mr. Kuntz seconded the motion.

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

Nays: None

Mr. Hammond presented the FY21 ESP rates which include a 3.5% or.50 increase to the majority of pay rates.

Mr. Patterson motioned to approve the FY21 educational support personnel rates of pay as presented.

Mrs. Brezinski seconded the motion.

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

Nays: None

Mrs. Edmonds motioned to approve the FY21 rates of pay for Non-BBEA Certified Faculty and Certified Administrators as presented.

Mr. Mann seconded the motion.

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

Nays: None

Mr. Hammond presented the FY21 student fees noting a minimal increase related to consumable supplies was applied.

Mr. Mann motioned to approve the FY21 student fees as presented.

Mrs. Brezinski seconded the motion.

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

Nays: None

Dr. Wakeley presented the opportunity for a Special Olympics Bocce Ball team at BBCHS. Students with special needs and their non-disabled peers can compete together in this state sport.

Mr. Patterson motioned to approve adding Special Olympics Bocce Ball in the FY21 school year.

Mrs. Edmonds seconded the motion.

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

Nays: None

Mrs. Brezinski motioned to appoint Christopher W. Hammond treasurer effective June 9, 2020.

Mr. Kuntz seconded the motion.

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

Nays: None

Mr. Mann motioned to go into Closed Session at 7:38 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors, or specific volunteers of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor, or a volunteer of the District or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with the Act. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1), amended by P.A. 101-459

Mr. Kuntz seconded the motion.

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

Nays: None.

Mr. Mann motioned to return to open session at 7:52 p.m.

Mr. Patterson seconded the motion.

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

Nays: None

With no Other Business, Mr. Mann motioned to Adjourn at 7:54 p.m.

Mr. Kuntz seconded the motion.

Voice vote:

Carried: 7

Defeated: 0