Kankakee Times

Bradley Elementary School District 61 Board of Education met Aug. 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Bradley Elementary School District No. 61 was held on August 14, 2025, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Bradley Administration Center - 111 N. Crosswell Ave, Bradley, IL 60915.

On roll call the following members were present: Board Members Golwitzer, Barrie, Hasemeyer, McCullough, Trudeau, Whalen, and Wilder. Also in attendance was Superintendent Hammond.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Golwitzer.

Public Comments: None.

A Motion was made by Hasemeyer and seconded by McCullough to approve all items on the Consent Agenda: 1) Regular Board Meeting Minutes of July 10, 2025; 2) Closed Session Minutes; 3) Payroll and Accounts Payable; 4) Financial Report; 5) Committee Minutes; 6) Increase to Substitute Rates; 7) Approve Items for Surplus.

Ayes: Barrie, Golwitzer, Hasemeyer, McCullough, Trudeau, Whalen, Wilder.

Nays: None

Absent: None

Abstain: None

Motion carried.

Board Member Comments: None

A Motion was made by Wilder and seconded by McCullough to approve policies on 30-day review.

Ayes: Barrie, Golwitzer, Hasemeyer, McCullough, Trudeau, Whalen, Wilder.

Nays: None

Absent: None Abstain: None

Motion carried.

A Motion was made by Trudeau and seconded by Barrie to place tentative FY26 budget on 30- day review and set budget hearing.

Ayes: Barrie, Golwitzer, Hasemeyer, McCullough, Trudeau, Whalen, Wilder.

Nays: None

Absent: None

Abstain: None

Motion carried.

A Motion was made by Golwitzer and seconded by Wilder to approve contract with Amergis.

Ayes: Barrie, Golwitzer, Hasemeyer, McCullough, Trudeau, Whalen, Wilder.

Nays: None

Absent: None

Abstain: None

Motion carried.

A Motion was made by Wilder and seconded by Barrie to place policy on 30-day review.

Ayes: Barrie, Golwitzer, Hasemeyer, McCullough, Trudeau, Whalen, Wilder.

Nays: None

Absent: None Abstain: None

Motion carried.

A Motion was made by McCullough and seconded by Wilder to approve notice of intent of budget approval.

Ayes: Barrie, Golwitzer, Hasemeyer, McCullough, Trudeau, Whalen, Wilder.

Nays: None

Absent: None

Abstain: None

Motion carried.

A Motion was made by Trudeau and seconded by McCullough to approve FY26 health, dental, and vision insurance.

Ayes: Barrie, Golwitzer, Hasemeyer, McCullough, Trudeau, Whalen, Wilder.

Nays: None

Absent: None

Abstain: None

Motion carried.

A Motion was made by Wilder and seconded by McCullough to approve MOU with KCC.

Ayes: Barrie, Golwitzer, Hasemeyer, McCullough, Trudeau, Whalen, Wilder.

Nays: None

Absent: None

Abstain: None

Motion carried.

Committee Reports:

1. Kankakee Area Special Education Cooperative (McCullough and Hammond).

Thursday, July 10, 2025

• Discussed staffing for FY26

• Approved program leases for FY26

。 Placed FY26 budget on display

o Approved Contract with Lincoln Way Cooperative

• Discussed Intergovernmental Agreements with Non-member districts

2. Finance (Barrie & Whalen) - No Meeting.

3. Building (Whalen & Trudeau) – No Meeting.

4. Insurance Committee (Golwitzer and McCullough)

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Discussed Insurance Renewal with Union and Non-certified Representatives Offer HMO option pending local options

o Adjusting Stop/Loss to $85k or $100k

5. Safety Committee (Wilder & Trudeau) – No Meeting.

6. Technology Committee (Wilder & McCullough) - No Meeting.

7. Policy Committee (Hasemeyer & Barrie) - No Meeting.

8. Executive Committee (Golwitzer, Trudeau, and Whalen)

Monday, August 10, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. - Review Board Meeting Agenda

9. Parent/Community Engagement Committee (Hasemeyer & McCullough) - No Meeting.

10. IASB Three Rivers Delegate (Chairperson - Golwitzer) – No Meeting.

Superintendent Report – 1) Residency; 2) Climate/Culture Survey; 3) Other.

Finance Report - submitted Investments - submitted

Board Report - Central - None

Board Report - East - None

Board Report - West - None

Board Report - Curriculum Director - Submitted

Board Report - Special Services Director - None

A Motion to go into Executive Session at 8:07 p.m. was made by Trudeau and seconded by Wilder to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, dismissal or complaints [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)]; student disciplinary cases [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21)]; and discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21)].

Ayes: Barrie, Golwitzer, Hasemeyer, McCullough, Trudeau, Whalen, Wilder.

Nays: None

Absent: None

Abstain: None

Motion carried.

Reconvene to Open Session at 8:33 p.m.

A Motion was made by McCullough and seconded by Trudeau to Approve the Personnel Report:

8.A.1. Hires & Transfers

A.1.1. Katelyn Dauphin, Paraprofessional - West

A.1.2. Sarah West, 4th Gr Teacher - West

A.1.3. Amanda Ruiz, SpEd Teacher - West

A.1.4. Chelsey Pizano, Resource Teacher - East

A.1.5. Emma Moore, Paraprofessional - East

A.1.6. Bianca Rodriguez, Paraprofessional - East

A.1.7. Jennifer Fogel, SLP - District

A.1.8. Cynthia Morse, Paraprofessional - Central

A.1.9. Brianna Egan, Cafe Server - East

A1.10. Vicki Anderson, Peer Mediators - Central

A.1.11. Kelly Molohon, Peer Mediators - Central

A.1.12. Kathleen Williams, Assistant Production Director - Central

A.1.13. Jake Kimberlin, Student Incentive Coordinator - Central

8.A.2. Resignations

A.2.1. Tracy Weber, Teacher - East

A.2.2. Sandra Schnitzler, Paraprofessional - East

A.2.3. Madison Haag, Paraprofessional - Central

A.2.4. Keona Hawkins, Cafe Server - East

A.2.5. Duke Edwards, Teacher - West

A.2.6. Monalisa Keele, Cafe Floater - EWC

A.2.7. Jennifer Mrowicki, Peer Mediators - Central

A.2.8. Brenda Brooker, Bus Aide - District

Ayes: Barrie, Golwitzer, Hasemeyer, McCullough, Trudeau, Whalen, Wilder.

Nays: None

Absent: None

Abstain: None

Motion carried.

*Review Student Discipline Cases (Student Discipline – 5ILCS 120/2(c)(9) as Needed.

*Discussions/Updates/Other

A Motion was made by Wilder and seconded by Golwitzer to Adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m.

Ayes: Barrie, Golwitzer, Hasemeyer, McCullough, Trudeau, Whalen, Wilder.

Nays: None

Absent: None

Abstain: None

Motion carried.

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