Kankakee Times

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School District 307 Board of Education Met Jan. 11.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Meeting was Called to Order 6:00 p.m. by Board President, Justin Caldwell in the BBCHS Main Gym.

Pledge of Allegiance

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

Individuals present at Roll Call: Superintendent Wakeley, Brian Wright, Evan Tingley, Dave Williams, Chris Hammond, Tiffany Kohl and Student Representative, Thomas Musgrave of BBCHS, Sally Martell of Bourbonnais and Stephanie Markham from the Daily Journal.

Absent at Roll Call: None.

Introductions – None.

Public Comments – None.

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

• Minutes from Regular Board Meeting December 14, 2020
• Minutes from Special Board Meeting, Tax Levy for 2020, December 14, 2020
• Bills
• Financial Report
• Hires:

Cynthia Willis, Security Monitor

• Resignations:

Jan Taylor, Part-time Cafeteria Server

Mr. Patterson seconded the motion.

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

Nays: None.

Presentations – None.

Committee Reports –

Student Report – Student representative, Thomas Musgrave, reported eleven music students: eight choir, two orchestra and one band student will participate in IMEA All-State, tentatively scheduled in Peoria in May. The Robotics team will build a robot and submit a video for the virtual competition that could help the team secure a place in the World Championships this spring.

Student Success & Learning Culture Committee –The committee met to discuss the Apex implementation and the Equal Opportunities survey given to staff and students. The D/F report is trending downward from 30% to 22.5%. 610 students with one or more Fs in their first semester classes were given an opportunity to improve their grades by attending I-week, January 5-8. Five-day cohort students from first semester will be invited to attend Success Coaching, a second semester intervention. Participants will remain after school when in-person to learn executive functioning and self-advocacy skills. Mr. Tingley, Mrs. Lippoldt, Mr. Kubal and Dr. Wright are working to reboot and rebrand the Fast Forward program designed to offer incoming freshmen skills prior to entering BBCHS. Fast Forward will be offered during summer school.

Professional Culture & Family and Community Partnerships Committee –The committee met to discuss I-term, Apex, and the BBCHS Showcase night. Dr. Wright reported I-week was a success. With fifty percent of the student body returning to in-person learning January 11, BBCHS will have approximately 800 students in school daily. Apex seats will be available to underclassmen for credit recovery. Seats are available due to the reduced graduation requirements for the 2021 seniors.

Showcase 2021 is going virtual. The Class of 2025 will be attending a virtual event on February 3 at 6:00 pm. After the live meeting, links will be shared with the families that allow them to view short videos explaining the Career Pathways and course offerings within each division. The Athletic and Activities fairs will be given virtually in the spring (athletics) and/or in-person in the fall (activities). Typically, 2/3rds of the incoming freshmen and their families attend Showcase night.

Finance and Operations & Optimal Facilities Committee- The committee did not meet.

KARVES – The committee did not meet.

IASB – The committee did not meet.

The following committees did not meet: Finance, KARVES and IASB.

Correspondence and/or Superintendent’s Comments – Fifty percent of the BBCHS student body returned to in-person school today, January 11th. Having students, back in the building is as if they never left. Teachers and students shared the first day of school excitement. We are still optimistic that staff will receive the first vaccination by the end of January and a second shot in February with a goal of all students returning to in-person school by the beginning of March. The school health numbers for the building and county are getting better. IHSA has a meeting scheduled January 13th but they are not optimistic for mid to high risk sports schedule in winter to begin. The badminton schedule moved up in the year. Cheer, dance and bowling seasons may resume soon.

Unfinished Business –

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

Mr. Mann seconded the motion.

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

Nays: None.

Mr. Hammond presented an overview of the FY21 mid-year budget. The Education budget is at 48.92 percent, typically at 50 percent at mid-year. The O&M budget is at 58.96 percent and is typically higher mid-year with two projects (auditorium and turf) yet to be completed and the softball field project left to pay out. The Transportation budget is routinely at 53 percent mid-year, with leases paid up front. Data and expenditures are going as predicted. Local, state and evidence based funding overall is at 100% for the year. The state has two payments due payable to BBCHS, with one tied to evidence based funding. There has not been any fall off in the sales tax. 2020-21 FTE included three special education teachers, one each of the following: EL teacher, bilingual teacher and full-time substitute. The part-time library assistant position was absorbed.

Mr. Hammond stated the Farm Lease/Cash Rent would remain at $192 per acre.

Mrs. Brezinski motioned to approve the Farm Lease/Cash rent as presented.

Mr. Mann seconded the motion.

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

Nays: None.

Mr. Hammond presented the Chromebook quotes for the incoming Class of 2025. Demand for Chromebooks is high this year due to the CARES act.

Mrs. Edmonds motioned to approve the Purchase/Lease of Chromebooks for FY22 as presented.

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 6:31 p.m. to consider information regarding appointment, employment, compensation, or performance of specific employees of District #307. (S.H.A. 5 ILCS 120/2)

Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular District has been filed

and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the District finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the closed meeting minutes. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11).

Mrs. Brezinski seconded the motion.

Voice vote:

Carried: 7

Defeated: 0

Mr. Mann motioned to Return to Open Meeting at 7:04 p.m.

Mr. Patterson seconded the motion.

Voice vote:

Carried: 7

Defeated: 0

All seven Board members voted against joining the mass action Juul lawsuit.

Voice vote:

Carried: 7

Defeated: 0

With no Other Business, Mr. Kuntz motioned to Adjourn at 7:04 p.m.

Mrs. Brezinski seconded the motion.

Voice vote:

Carried: 7

Defeated: 0

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