Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 met Nov. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Roll Call
President Frost called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. On roll call, Mr. Frost, Mr. Weisberg, Mrs. Agrawal, Mr. Gorson, Mr. Jain, Mrs. Neault, and Mrs. Moons answered. Also, in attendance were Superintendent Twadell, Mr. Carney, Mr. Gobble, Recording Secretary Adamczyk and 75 visitors.
Correspondence
Mrs. Moons read a letter from Stephanie Schafer regarding IASB Resolution #1 (Student Safety).
Visitors Statements
David Becker and Robert Hill commented on IASB Resolution #1 (Student Safety).
Student Activities Report
Student Activities Representative Grace McGhee presented a brief report regarding student activities to the Board of Education.
Those Who Excel Honorees Recognition
The Board of Education recognized the recipients of the Those Who Excel Awards for 2019.
Tami S. Napolitano Classroom Teacher
Spanish 2 Team (Zara Team Meritorious Dittman, Samuel Figueroa, Stephanie Fischer, Joey Fitzpatrick, Nancy O’Malley, Elfie Repel, and Adrienne Ruzicka)
Crystal Maleski Educational Service Personnel Excellence
David B. Irsay Early Career Educator Excellence
Ambassador Awards
The Board of Education presented Ambassador Awards to the following individuals:
Girls’ Golf Team State Champions - Emily Duan, Allie Santos, Kelly Dong, Sophia Zhuang, Joyce Bai, Faith Wang, Julia Yoo, Briana Fidman, Jessica Velent, Coach Emma Degen and Coach Ryan Hutchins.
Perfect Score on the ACT Exam: Aarush Arora, Richard Bi, William Bratton, Jessica Eggers, Emily Kang, Yumin Kim, Justin Kuncheria, David Lee, Sophia Li, Brandon Lu, Sneha Mohan, Abhinav Murthy, Wesley Park, Krishna Patel, Pranav Putta, William Rademacher, Praneet Rathi, Romir Singla, Anna Wang and Roy Zhou.
Curriculum Team Presentation
Members of the Student Services Department shared the results of the 2018-2019 Student Surveys. They presented data gathered last year from students across all grade levels as well as one and five year graduates. They looked at highlights, challenges, current trends as well as longitudinal perspectives of many of the data points.
Graduate Program Approvals
The Board of Education was presented with graduate program approvals as of November 2019.
Approval of Irrevocable Letter of Resignation
Mr. Gorson moved, seconded by Mrs. Neault that the Board of Education approve the irrevocable letter of resignation, as noted in the Agenda Booklet of November 18, 2019, for: Joann Stearns, Special Education Teacher; as presented. On roll call, Mr. Gorson, Mrs. Neault,
Mrs. Moons, Mr. Frost, Mr. Weisberg, Mrs. Agrawal and Mr. Jain voted aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Authorization of Certification of 2019 Tax Levy
Mr. Weisberg moved, seconded by Mrs. Neault that the Board of Education approve the 2019 Tax Levy in the amount of $104,525,000. On roll call, Mr. Weisberg, Mrs. Neault, Mrs. Moons, Mr. Frost, Mrs. Agrawal, Mr. Gorson and Mr. Jain voted aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Acceptance and Filing of Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019
Mrs. Neault moved, seconded by Mr. Jain that the Board of Education accept and file the Audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019. On roll call, Mrs. Neault, Mr. Jain, Mrs. Moons, Mr. Frost, Mr. Weisberg, Mrs. Agrawal and Mr. Gorson voted aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Apple Computer Equipment for 2020-2021 School Year
Mrs. Neault moved, seconded by Mr. Gorson that the Board of Education approve the annual purchase of Apple Equipment at a cost not to exceed $1,181,485.00. On roll call, Mrs. Neault, Mr. Gorson, Mr. Jain and Mrs. Moons voted aye. Mr. Frost, Mr. Weisberg and Mrs. Agrawal abstained. The motion carried.
Approval of Summer 2020 Field Turf Replacement
Mrs. Moons moved, seconded by Mrs. Neault that the Board of Education approve the replacement of the field turf in the main stadium. On roll call, Mrs. Moons, Mrs. Neault, Mr. Frost, Mr. Weisberg, Mrs. Agrawal, Mr. Gorson and Mr. Jain voted aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Professional Services Agreement With Netrix for Interactive Report Card (First Reading)
The Board of Education was presented with a first reading on a professional services agreement with Netrix for an Interactive Report Card. This new platform would better communicate student performance with all stakeholders. The Board of Education will take final action at its next regular meeting.
FOIA Requests
The Board of Education was presented with two requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the status of the District’s response.
Consent Agenda Items
Mr. Jain moved, seconded by Mrs. Neault that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda Items, as presented. On roll call, Mr. Jain, Mrs. Neault, Mrs. Moons, Mr. Frost, Mr. Weisberg, Mrs. Agrawal and Mr. Gorson voted aye. The motion carried unanimously.
1) Approve the regular meeting minutes of October 21, 2019.
2) Approve the appointment of the individuals as noted in the Agenda Booklet of November 18, 2019, for: Richard Coakley, Administrative Operations; and Gregory Sauchuk, Administrative Operations; as presented.
3) Accept the resignations as noted in the Agenda Booklet of November 18, 2019, for: Cynthia Munson, Division Assistant; and Sheri Tabloff, Security Personnel; as presented.
4) Approve the leaves of absences as noted in the Agenda Booklet of November 18, 2019, for: Theodore Goergen, Student Activities; Christy Loukas, World Languages; Shannon Mauro, Special Education; Carey Cernivec, Administrative Operations; Julie Jensen, Fine Arts; and Annette Sorkin, Administrative Operations; as presented.
5) Approve the change of leaves of absences as noted in the Agenda Booklet of November 18, 2019, for: Colleen DeJong, Special Education; and Eric Goolish, Mathematics; as presented.
6) Approve the long-term substitutes as noted in the Agenda Booklet of November 18, 2019, for: Patricia Eakin, Mathematics; Bradley Der, Mathematics; Carissa Clark, Mathematics; Michelle Gammelgaard, Mathematics; Paul Kim, Mathematics; Eva Ladenburger, Mathematics; Anna Renken, Mathematics; Jennifer Axelsen, Administrative Operations; Sandra Gudmundson, Administrative Operations; and Tiina Oper-Arcara, Administrative Operations; as presented.
7) Approval of Bills (including travel-related expenses of members of the Board of Education, and of employees)
8) Approval of Financial Statement.
Adjournment
Mrs. Neault moved, seconded by Mrs. Agrawal that the meeting be adjourned. By voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. (10:37 p.m.)
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