Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50 Board of Education met Dec. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Call to Order
Vice President Joe De Rosa called the regular session of the Board of Education of Woodland School
District 50 to order at 6:02 PM.
Roll Call
Members Present: Joe De Rosa
Lizzy Helgren
Jennifer Haack
David Weinstein
Members Absent: Carla Little
Renea Amen
Nasima Patel
Superintendent: Joy Swoboda
Associate Superintendent: Chris Bobek
Assoc. Supt. of Education: Lori Casey
Move to enter Closed Session
A motion was made by David Weinstein and seconded by Jennifer Haack to enter into closed session at 6:03 PM.
On Roll Call, the votes were:
Ayes: Joe De Rosa, Lizzy Helgren, Jennifer Haack, David Weinstein
Nays: None
Absent: Carla Little, Renea Amen, Nasima Patel
The motion carried.
Return to Open Session
A motion was made by David Weinstein and seconded by Lizzy Helgren to return to open session at 7:02 PM.
On Roll Call, the votes were:
Ayes: Joe De Rosa, Lizzy Helgren, Jennifer Haack, David Weinstein
Nays: None
Absent: Carla Little, Renea Amen, Nasima Patel
The motion carried.
Call to Order
Vice President Joe De Rosa reconvened the open session of the regular meeting of the Board of Education at 7:03 PM.
Roll Call/Quorum
Members present were Joe De Rosa, Lizzy Helgren, Jennifer Haack and David Weinstein. President Carla Little arrived at 7:19 PM. Members absent were Renea Amen and Nasima Patel.
Opening Ceremony
Members of the Middle School Debate Team lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Jennifer Haack and seconded by David Weinstein to approve the agenda as presented.
On Roll Call, the votes were:
Ayes: Joe De Rosa, Lizzy Helgren, Jennifer Haack, David Weinstein
Nays: None
Absent: Carla Little, Renea Amen, Nasima Patel
The motion carried.
Superintendent Showcase
A. Middle School Debate Team
Middle School Principal Tiffany Drake, showcased students from the Middle School Debate team comprised of sixth, seventh and eighth grade students and their coach Mary Santry. Four students debated both a domestic and global bill which are currently in congress.
The Board and Dr. Swoboda complimented the students on their poise, articulation, persuasive arguments. The District is fortunate to have role models as themselves representing Woodland School District 50.
B. Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL)
Middle School Principal Tiffany Drake and Spanish Language Arts Teacher Laura Sanchez Hernandez gave a presentation on the Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages given to sixth and seventh grade Dual Language students. The purpose of the test to is to monitor and assess the district’s Dual Language students’ Spanish language proficiency and performance.
Results showed that overall Woodland averages were several months to almost a year above average than the AAPPL national averages with seventh grade students testing at a level equal to Warren Township High School’s Juniors and Seniors. The information will be used to differentiate instruction and Warren will use the data to prepare for incoming freshman in the Fall of 2021.
Citizen Statements
There were none.
Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Jennifer Haack and seconded by David Weinstein to approve the consent agenda as presented.
On Roll Call, the votes were:
Ayes: Joe De Rosa, Lizzy Helgren, Jennifer Haack, David Weinstein, Carla Little
Nays: None
Absent: Renea Amen, Nasima Patel
The motion carried.
A. Approval of Employment
ESP Support Staff Position
Madelyn La Croix Playground / Lunchroom Spvr – INT
Mary Swietlik Paraprofessional – EE
B. Approval of Substitute
C. Approval of Resignations
D. Approval of Donations
E. Approval of Budget Transfers
F. Approval of Revised Policies
G. Approval of Special Board of Education Meeting Minutes: Closed Minutes: 11-21-19, Regular Minutes 11-21-19
H. Approval of Monthly Financial Reports, Treasurer Reports for the month of November and Board Payable list for the month of December.
Action Items
A. Approval of Non-Resident Per Capita Tuition Charge
A motion was made by Jennifer Haack and seconded by Joe De Rosa to approve the establishment of the non-resident tuition pupil charge at $14,965 per year.
On Roll Call, the votes were:
Ayes: Jennifer Haack, David Weinstein, Carla Little, Joe De Rosa, Lizzy Helgren
Nays: None
Absent: Renea Amen, Nasima Patel
The motion carried.
B. Approval of the ‘Petition for Annexation’ for select Middle School property under the jurisdiction of Lake County to be transferred to the Village of Gurnee
A motion was made by David Weinstein and seconded by Jennifer Haack to a approve the ‘Petition for Annexation’ for select Middle School property under the jurisdiction of Lake County to be transferred to the Village of Gurnee.
On Roll Call, the votes were:
Ayes: David Wienstein, Carla Little, Joe De Rosa, Lizzy Helgren, Jennifer Haack
Nays: None
Absent: Renea Amen, Nasima Patel
The motion carried.
C. Approval of Resolution for Intervention in Proceeding before the Property Tax Appeal Board
A motion was made by Lizzy Helgren and seconded by Joe De Rosa to approve the attached resolutions entitled “Resolution Authorizing Participation in Property Tax Proceedings” the 2018 tax year.
On Roll Call, the votes were:
Ayes: David Wienstein, Carla Little, Joe De Rosa, Lizzy Helgren, Jennifer Haack
Nays: None
Absent: Renea Amen, Nasima Patel
The motion carried.
Reports/Discussion Items
A. Written Report and Presentation on Strategic Plan Professional Development Goal
Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning, Victoria Kieffer, Technology Integration Specialist Maggie Attiyeh, 3rd grade Dual Language teacher Natalie Gutierrez and 6th grade English Language Arts teacher grade Joanna Oshrow shared a presentation and gave an overview of the work the Professional Development Committee has completed over the last 18 months to align with Strategic Plan Goal 7a. The committee has been researching methods to add professional development time to support student achievement within the annual calendar and explained why additional professional development time is needed for teachers.
The recommendation from the committee is to add an additional four School Improvement Plan (SIP) days to the FY21 calendar which will give teachers an additional 10-12 hours of professional development per year, keep the early release model on SIP days and keep SIP days on Fridays to minimize disruption to parents, staff and students. The proposed 2020-2021calendar will be considered for approval at the January 23, 2020 governing meeting with the changes suggested.
B. Written Report on Bus Lease
Associate Superintendent of Business Services, CSBO Chris Bobek provided the Board with a report to replace the expiring bus lease at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Initially the quotes were unfavorable for Woodland with an increase of 59% or $535,530. Alternatives were investigated to combat the increased pricing. Several meetings were set with our current vendor, Midwest Transit and due to the long standing relationship the district has had with the vendor, they were able to significantly reduce the cost. This item will be on the January 23 governing meeting agenda for consideration.
C. Written Report on District Fees
The Board was provided a written report on the recommended FY21 district fees. There is no increase recommended for registration, district copying charges or summer program registration fees for FY21. There will be a recommendation of a $5.00 increase to summer programming transportation fees at a future governing meeting. Consideration for approval for FY21 district fees will be on the January 23 governing meeting agenda.
Board Improvement and Operations
A. Discussion of sessions attended at the Joint Annual Conference
Board President Carla Little asked for this topic to be added to the agenda for discussion. Board members and administration attending the Joint Annual Conference in November provided an overview of the sessions attended during the conference.
Status of Requests from Board Members/Recap/Future Board Items/Correspondence 1. Correspondence to the Board and direction on responses
There was no correspondence for the Board to give direction on.
2. Receipt of any Freedom of Information Act Requests
There were no FOIA requests received in the month of December.
Announcements and Board Committee Reports
SEDOL – Member Haack shared that Superintendent Donnan will continue to provide updates on what is being done to address the concerns regarding time outs and physical restraint at their facilities.
PTA – Member Helgren shared the fundraising success for the PTA with World’s Finest Chocolates and the Holiday Shop.
Associate Superintendent of Education Lori Casey shared that the artwork in the Board room and throughout the community has been updated to showcase new pieces of art made by the students of Woodland.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Joe De Rosa and seconded by David Weinstein to adjourn the December 19, 2019 governing meeting at 8:29 PM.
On Roll Call, the votes were:
Ayes: David Weinstein, Carla Little, Joe De Rosa, Lizzy Helgren, Jennifer Haack
Nays: None
Absent: Renea Amen, Nasima Patel
The motion carried.
https://www.dist50.net/cms/lib/IL02213585/Centricity/domain/28/2019-2020%20board%20meetings/Dec19Min.pdf
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