Kankakee Times

Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 Board of Education met Jan. 29.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL to ORDER and ROLL CALL

The Board of Education of Cissna Park Community Unit District #6 was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by President Kristina Phelan, with the following Board members and administrators present: Mrs. Bret Neukomm; Mrs. Kristina Phelan; Mr. Trent Kaeb; Mr. Jason Edelman; Mr. Brent Neukomm, Mrs. Bethany Dodd; and Ms. Tori Legan; Dr. Daniel S. Hylbert, superintendent; Mrs. Wendy Niebuhr, grades K-5 principal; and Mrs. Kelly Swalls, board secretary. Mrs. Hurliman, grades 6-12 principal entered the meeting at 6:10 p.m.

APPROVAL of AGENDA

Mr. Neukomm made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to APPROVE THE AGENDA as presented. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

HEARING of DELEGATIONS

None

APPROVAL of CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

Mrs. Dodd made the motion, seconded by Ms. Legan to approve the recommended action ON THE FOLLOWING Consent Agenda Items as presented: V. Minutes and Executive Session Minutes; VI.B. Payroll; X.A. Budget Process Calendar – Appoint Superintendent to Construct FY2025 Budget; X.B. Appointment of Auditor; X.C. Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy Additions; X.D. Adoption of Seniority Lists; and X. E. Approval of Amended School Calendar. Discussion: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

APPROVAL of MINUTES

Mrs. Dodd made the motion, seconded by Ms. Legan to APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING AS PRESENTED. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

FINANCIAL REPORTS and PAYMENT of BILLS/PAYROLL

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to approve the bills for the month of JANUARY as presented: Education Fund, $100,853.90; Operations and Maintenance Fund, $16,542.24; Transportation Fund, $4,460.23; IMRF / Soc. Sec. Fund, $6,191.20; and Tort Immunity, $1,074.17. Discussion: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

Mrs. Dodd made the motion, seconded by Ms. Legan to approve the payroll for the month of JANUARY in the amount of $193,613.51. Discussion: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS

Letter of Interest from Aimee McCurry for the K-8 Math Interventionist Position

FOIA Request from the Illinois Retired Teacher Association and Dr. Hylbert’s Response

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Negotiations & Personnel Committee

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Ms. Legan to Transfer the Employment of Mrs. Aimee McCurry from her current assignment as K-5 Self-contained Teacher over to K-8 Math Interventionist effective at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school term with duties to be assigned by the superintendent. Mrs. McCurry will not lose any tenure or seniority rights already earned in the district as a result of the transfer. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

Building Committee

The board discussed the proposal from Bailey Edwards Architects for architectural services related to the proposed structural changes to the ag shop/bus garage. The board decided to not move forward with the project at this time.

REPORT FROM PRINCIPALS

Mrs. Wendy Niebuhr reported that the elementary school conducted a penny war to raise money for the Cissna Park Area Food Pantry and they donated $1,286.89. Also, Read the Pack night took place on January 12 during the boy’s basketball game. Elementary students read with high school boys and girls basketball players in December and were recognized. She thanked Mrs. Maul and Mr. Videka for providing this opportunity for the elementary and high school athletes to build relationships.

Mrs. Hurliman thanked the Education Foundation for the mini-grant given to Mrs. Burns and for the support for the McTeacher Night which raised over $905. The Challenge Day is February 7th. Students, staff and parents/community members are excited. High schoolers are starting to explore options for dual credit and career center. Mrs. Zanardelli and Mrs. Hurliman are trying to provide more opportunities for students.

The board discussed the music teacher position. They instructed the administration to list a full time K-12 music teacher position for one month. They will revisit this position at the next board meeting.

Mr. Neukomm made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to ADOPT THE ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR HIGH, SENIOR HIGH, AND DISTRICT REPORT CARDS AS PRESENTED. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Mrs. Dodd made the motion, seconded by Ms. Legan to APPOINT DR. DANIEL S. HYLBERT, SUPERINTENDENT, TO CONSTRUCT THE ANNUAL DISTRICT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 IN TENTATIVE FORM. Discussion: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

Mrs. Dodd made the motion, seconded by Ms. Legan to APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF RUSSELL LEIGH & ASSOCIATES AS THE DISTRICT’S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR FY24 AS PER SEPARATE LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT. Discussion: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

Mrs. Dodd made the motion, seconded by Ms. Legan to APPROVE THE FOLLOWING BOARD POLICY CHANGES. Discussion: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

APPROVE THE FOLLOWING BOARD POLICY CHANGES

2:100 Board Member Conflict of Interest

2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban

2:210 Organizational School Board Meeting

2:250-AP1 Access to and Copying of District Public Records

2:250-E2 Immediately Available District Public Records and Web-Posted Reports and Record

2:265 Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure

2:265-E Title IX Sexual Harassment Glossary of Terms

3:360-E Event Reporting and Notice Requirements for Building Principals Concerning School Safety and Security.

4:10 Fiscal and Business Management

4:60-AP1 Purchases

4:140 Waiver of Student Fees

4:140-AP Fines, Fees, and Charges-Waiver of Student Fees

4:140-E1 Application for Fee Waiver

4:165 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behavior

4:170-AP1 Comprehensive Safety and Security Plan

4:190-AP1 Targeted School Violence Prevention Program

4:190-AP2 Threat Assessment Team

5:120 Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and conflict of Interest.

5:120-AP1 Statement of Economic Interests for Employees

5:120-AP2 Employee conduct Standards

5:220 Substitute Teachers

5:250 Leaves of Absence

6:255 Assemblies and Ceremonies

7:770 Attendance and Truancy

7:250 Student Support Services

7:250-AP2 Protocol for Responding to Students with Social, Emotional, or Mental Health Needs.

7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention

7:290-AP Resource Guide and Implementation of Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention Program.

7:340 Student Records

7:340-AP1 School Student Records

7:340-AP2 Storage and Destruction of School Student Records

7:340-AP2 Letter Containing Schedule for Destruction of School Student Records

Mrs. Dodd made the motion, seconded by Ms. Legan to APPROVE THE RESPECTIVE SENIORITY LISTS FOR CERTIFIED AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF AS PRESENTED. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Approve the Amended School Calendar to Include the Use of Emergency Days on Monday, January 22, 2024 and Tuesday, January 23, 2024. The last day of student attendance is now scheduled for Thursday, May 30th with Teachers Institute on Friday, May 31st. Discussion: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:07 P.M. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.