Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3 Board met Nov. 25.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Education of the Beach Park Community Consolidated School District No. 3, Lake County, Illinois met for the Regular Meeting held at Kenneth Murphy School, in said District on November 13, 2019.
ROLL CALL: 6:30 P.M.
The Regular meeting was called to order and the roll call was requested. Upon the roll call being had, there were present Mr. Lenzi, Ms. Gembarski, Mr. Luther, Ms. White, Mrs. Coletta, Mrs. Johnson and Ms. Jesiel.
Administrators present: Dr. Craig M. Doster, Superintendent; Dr. O’Brien, Director of Business; Mr. Seda, Director of Student Services; Dr. Wilcox, Director of Curriculum; Mr. Ongena, Director of Technology; Mr. Medina, Supervisor Building and Grounds; Mr. Fredrickson, Principal, Beach Park Middle School; Mr. Barsotti, Assistant Principal, Beach Park Middle School; Mr. Anderson, Assistant Principal, Beach Park Middle School; Mr. Cappozzo, Principal, Kenneth Murphy School; Dr. Bringas, Principal, Howe School; Mrs. Schaffer, Principal, Oak Crest School; and Ms. Wolverton, Principal, Newport School.
Also present was Mrs. Schnettler, Secretary of Record to the Board of Education. A list of others that attended this meeting is in the district office.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
● Dr. Doster presented on the Every Student Succeeds Act, in which our goal is to have ninety percent of our students meet or exceed standards by the year 2030. Dr. Doster also noted that the schools should be proud, as he has already seen some nice scores, EL scores have also increased, and all schools are already making progress.
● The Strategic Planning meetings will be held on November 14 and November 19 at 6:00. Dinner will be provided at 5:30.
● Discussion regarding district audit. There were no findings this year. Dr. O’Brien will schedule the next audit for Summer 2019.
● Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on November 26 from 12:00 - 7:00p.m.
● Dr. Doster announced the Thanksgiving and Winter Break Schedules. The District will be closed November 27-29, December 24 (starting at noon), December 25 & 26, December 31 (starting at noon), January 1 & 2.
● The use of emergency days to align with the high school was discussed, as well as the possible use of E-Learning. Discussion was tabled.
● Tri Conference packet was handed out to the board members.Listed are the numerous professional development workshops and Dr. Doster highlighted the areas that pertain to our district.
● November 15, 2019, is Board Recognition day. Dr. Doster presented each board member with a personalized clock, representing the appreciation of the hard work and time they have dedicated to the district. Each school also presented a gift to each board member. Certificates were presented as Dr. Doster read the resolutions.
AGENDA
A motion was made by Mr. Lenzi and seconded by Mr. Luther to approve the Agenda.
The President called for the question and upon a roll call being had, those members present voted as follows:
Mrs. Coletta, aye; Mr. Luther, aye; Mr. Lenzi, aye; Mrs. Jesiel, aye; Mrs. Johnson, aye; Ms. Gembarski, aye; and Ms. White, aye.
Thereupon the President declared the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES, SPECIAL MEETING, OCTOBER 10, 2019
A motion was made by Mr. Lenzi and seconded by Ms. White to approve the Minutes, Special Meeting, of October 10, 2019.
The President called for the question and upon a roll call being had, the members voted as follows:
Mrs. Johnson, aye; Mr. Luther, aye; Mrs. Coletta, aye; Ms. White, aye; Mr. Lenzi, aye; Ms. Jesiel, aye; and Ms. Gembarski, aye.
Thereupon the President declared the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES, REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 16, 2019
A motion was made by Mr. Lenzi and seconded by Ms. White to approve the Minutes, Regular Meeting, of October 16, 2019.
The President called for the question and upon a roll call being had, the members voted as follows:
Mrs. Johnson, aye; Mr. Luther, aye; Mrs. Coletta, aye; Ms. White, aye; Mr. Lenzi, aye; Ms. Jesiel, aye; and Ms. Gembarski, aye.
Thereupon the President declared the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES, CLOSED SESSION, OCTOBER 16, 2019
A motion was made by Mr. Lenzi and seconded by Ms. White to approve the Minutes, Closed Session, of October 16, 2019.
The President called for the question and upon a roll call being had, the members voted as follows:
Mrs. Johnson, aye; Mr. Luther, aye; Mrs. Coletta, aye; Ms. White, aye; Mr. Lenzi, aye; Ms. Jesiel, aye; and Ms. Gembarski, aye.
Thereupon the President declared the motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE – None
ENROLLMENT REPORT
OLD BUSINESS
Enrollment as of November 1, 2019, was 2,173
FINAL READING OF POLICY 5:240 - PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL
NEW BUSINESS
REPORT FROM BOARD REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Long-Range Planning Committee
Long range planning committee met. Discussion about looking into solar panels. Looking for feed-back as this will be voted on in December. Seimen’s will provide a quote on two buildings. There would not be a cost nor savings, but would create a “green” school
It was recommended that Control Technology Solutions LLC (CTS Group) be our District Performance Contractor. Mr. McMahon from CTS spoke and put together a binder of options.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee reviewed the following:
● Reports and Bills
● Discussed Performance Contract and financial implications and impacts on solar panels
Community Outreach
● Mrs. Colletta reported that the Multi-Cultural committees continue to work in their houses and plans should be shored up by December. The District newsletter that was sent out had a save-the-date, and it was announced that JJ Walker will be the keynote speaker on overcoming obstacles.
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Board members were provided with written updates from the following departments: ● Buildings and Grounds
o Getting snow plows ready for winter weather
o No issues with heating the buildings ● Curriculum
o Library report
● Finance/Maintenance
o Levy Presentation -
▪ Dr. O’Brien presented the Levy and Extension for FY 2020. Key areas discussed:
● Decrease the burden on homeowners
● Erosion rate revenue versus expenditures
● Building Bond Referendum
▪ Cost highlights and potential additional costs were discussed
▪ Three options presented for the board to consider approving:
● Flat Rate Levy of 0%
● Flat Rate Levy of 1%
● CPI of 1.9%
● Recommendation is Flat Rate Levy of 0%
▪ Board will vote in December
● Student Services/SEDOL
o Committee is going well. We are identifying a lot to help students, teachers and district.
o Working on program options to align with curriculum and EL program ● Technology
IMMUNIZATION REPORT
There are some students that don’t get immunized due to religious reasons. Additional information is in the board packet.
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY
Board discussed the new resolutions from IASB in order for Mr. Lenzi to vote on the board’s behalf at Joint Conference.
ACTION ITEMS APPROVE BOARD VOTE ON 2019 IASB RESOLUTIONS
A motion was made by Mr. Luther and seconded by Mrs. Johnson to approve the adoption of all recommended mandates with the exception of numbers 2, 8 and 10.
The President called for the question and upon a roll call being had, those members present voted as follows:
Mr. Lenzi, aye; Ms. White, aye; Mrs. Coletta, aye; Ms. Gembarski, aye; Mrs. Johnson, aye; Ms. Jesiel, aye; and Mr. Luther, aye.
Thereupon the President declared the motion carried.
APPROVE DISTRICT PERFORMANCE CONTRACTOR - CONTROL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC- CTS GROUP
A motion was made by Mr. Lenzi and seconded by Ms. White to approve Control Technology Solutions as our District Performance Contractor.
The President called for the question and upon a roll call being had, those members present voted as follows:
Mrs. Coletta, aye; Mr. Lenzi, aye; Ms. Jesiel, aye; Mr. Luther, aye; Mrs. Johnson, aye; Ms. Gembarski, aye; and Ms. White, aye.
Thereupon the President declared the motion carried.
APPROVE POLICY 5:240 - PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL
A motion was made by Mrs. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Lenzi to approve Policy 5:240 - Professional Development.
The President called for the question and upon a roll call being had, those members present voted as follows:
Mr. Luther, aye; Mrs. Coletta, aye; Mr. Lenzi, aye; Ms. White, aye; Ms. Gembarski, aye; Mrs. Johnson, aye; and Ms. Jesiel, aye.
Thereupon the President declared the motion carried.
APPROVE 2019-2020 DISTRICT/SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS
A motion was made by Mr.Lenzi and seconded by Mr. Luther to approve 2019-2020 District/School Improvement Plans.
The President called for the question and upon a roll call being had, those members present voted as follows:
Ms. Jesiel, aye; Mrs. Coletta, aye; Mrs. Johnson, aye; Ms. Gembarski, aye; Mr. Lenzi, aye; Mr. Luther, aye; and Ms. White, aye.
Thereupon the President declared the motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Mr. Lenzi and seconded by Mrs. Johnson to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of:
I. TREASURER’S REPORT AND BILLS
PROPOSED ACTION BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION: Approve Treasurer's Report for bills for October/November 2019
II. PERSONNEL REPORT - APPROVED AS PRESENTED
The President called for the question and upon a roll call being had, those members present voted as follows:
Ms. White, aye; Ms. Gembarski, aye; Mrs. Johnson, aye; Ms. Jesiel, aye; Mrs. Coletta, aye; Mr. Lenzi, aye; and Mr. Luther, aye.
Thereupon the President declared the motion carried.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION – 7:43 p.m.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Ms. Gembarski and seconded by Ms. White to adjourn to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing teacher negotiations.
The President called for the question and upon a roll call being had, those members present voted as follows:
Ms. Gembarski, aye; Mr. Lenzi, aye; Ms. White, aye; Mrs. Coletta, aye; Mr. Luther, aye; Ms. Jesiel, aye; and Mrs. Johnson, aye.
Thereupon the President declared the motion carried.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION – 8:25 p.m.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Lenzi and seconded by Mr. Luther to adjourn Closed Session.
The President called for the question and upon a roll call being had, those members present voted as follows:
Mr. Luther, aye; Ms. White, aye; Mrs. Coletta, aye; Mrs. Johnson, aye; Mr. Lenzi, aye; Ms. Jesiel, aye; and Ms. Gembarski, aye.
Thereupon the President declared the motion carried.
ADJOURN MEETING – 8:26 p.m.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Lenzi and seconded by Mr. Luther to adjourn the Meeting.
The President called for the question and upon a roll call being had, those members present voted unanimously.
Thereupon the President declared the motion carried.
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