Lake County Gazette

Aptakisic-Tripp Community Consolidated School District 102 Board met Feb. 10.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ross called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Upon the roll being called by Mr. Galfield, the following Board members answered present:

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Mrs. Ellyn Ross Board President

Mr. Pelleg Graupe Board Vice President

Mr. Jeremy Galfield Board Secretary

Mr. Nathan Libbey Board Member

Mr. Scott Linn Board Member

Ms. Marnie Slavin Masur Board Member

ADMINISTRATION PRESENT

Dr. Lori Wilcox Superintendent

Ms. Stacey Bachar Asst. Supt., Business Services/CSBO

Dr. Robert Hudson Asst. Supt., Learning and Growth

Mr. Patrick Hoover Director of Learning and Growth

Mr. Kevin Locallo Asst. Principal, Tripp

Mrs. Susie Murtaugh Human Resources Coordinator

Mrs. Tina Schenk Principal, Tripp

OTHERS PRESENT

Staff - Mrs. Katie Cardella, Ms. Dana Childers, Mrs. Jen Cox, Mrs. Tracy Tincknell,

Mrs. Vickie Walters, Mrs. Katie Wilson

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/WELCOME

The Board/audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to approve the items listed on the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Galfield moved, and Mr. Libbey seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Galfield, Mr. Graupe, Mr. Libbey, Mr. Linn, Mrs. Ross, and Ms. Slavin voted aye. Motion passed.

1. Approve minutes of the January 27, 2020 Board of Education Meeting

2. Approve minutes of the January 27, 2020 Policy Committee Meeting

PERSONNEL/VACANCY REPORT

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to approve the items listed on the Personnel Report as presented. Ms. Slavin moved, and Mr. Graupe seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Galfield, Mr. Graupe, Mr. Libbey, Mr. Linn, Mrs. Ross, and Ms. Slavin voted aye. Motion passed.

Employment

Marnie Madjes, long-term substitute for fifth grade classroom teacher at Meridian School replacing Priscilla Podeschi beginning February 3, 2020 through April 24, 2020: up to five days of shadowing at $100 per day; $200 per day thereafter. (Ms. Madjes previously completed the 20 day probationary period for long-term substitutes.)

Aparna Swaminathan, lunchroom/recess supervisor at Tripp School for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year; $9.50 per hour.

Sejal Panchal, part-time (.5) aide: assignment will be in the early childhood program replacing Vijaya Ambaty at Meridian School for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year (start date to be determined); $15.00 per hour.

Laura Meyers, special education program aide: assignment will be at Aptakisic Junior High School beginning February 10, 2020 for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year; $15.00 per hour.

Leaves of Absence

Laura Fisk, special education teacher at Aptakisic Junior High School requesting a Family Medical Leave of Absence beginning February 20, 2020 for up to twelve weeks if needed.

Kelly Raucy, fifth grade classroom teacher at Meridian School requesting a one-year, unpaid leave of absence for the 2020-2021 school year.

Kathleen Wilson, third grade classroom teacher at Tripp School requesting a maternity/Family Medical Leave of Absence beginning August 17, 2020 through November 13, 2020.

Retirements

Debbie Rice, school nurse at Meridian School effective at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.

Jana Epstein, early childhood program aide at Meridian School effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.

Rosemary Nelson, music teacher at Pritchett School effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

Sherrie Cummins, fifth grade classroom teacher at Meridian School effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year.

Vacancies

District-wide

Maintenance and Facilities truck driver beginning July 1, 2020

Aptakisic Junior High School

Russian TBE aide for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year

Meridian School

Long-term substitute for fifth grade classroom teacher beginning on or before May 5, 2020 through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year

Lunchroom supervisor

School nurse for the 2020-2021 school year

Pritchett Elementary School

Long-term substitute for speech language pathologist beginning on or before March 23, 2020 through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year

Lunchroom supervisor

Tripp Elementary School

Music teacher for the 2020-2021 school year

BOARD CALENDAR

Mrs. Ross reviewed the Board Calendar and noted a few key dates. The AEA/Board Dinner will be moved from Monday, May 11 to Tuesday, May 26.

NSBA ADVOCACY INSTITUTE 2020 RECAP

Mr. Graupe attended the NSBA Advocacy Institute 2020 in Washington, D.C. on February 2-4. This school board leadership event advocates for equity and excellence in public education. He highlighted some of the informative sessions he attended led by keynote speakers Eugene Robinson and Mark McKinnon. Some key topics of discussion were the census, the election, teacher quality, adequate funding, IDEA, E-rate and other policies.

BOARD VACANCY UPDATE

Mrs. Ross provided an update on the search for a new Board member. Mrs. Ross received many inquiries about the position. We have two candidates who will be coming back for second interviews on Monday, February 17.

SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF POLICIES IN THE REVISED BOARD POLICY MANUAL

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to approve the Second Reading and Adoption of Policies in the Revised Board Policy Manual. Mr. Graupe moved, and Mrs. Ross seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Galfield, Mr. Graupe, Mr. Libbey, Mr. Linn, Mrs. Ross, and Ms. Slavin voted aye. Motion passed.

TRIPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRESENTATION

Mrs. Schenk, Mr. Locallo, and Dana Childers and Katie Wilson, two third grade teachers, shared details about Tripp's 2019-2020 work in our three goal areas: Modern Instructional Design, Communication for Partnership & Engagement, and Inclusive Practices. They gave examples of how they are using the 5e learning cycle in mathematics: engage, explore, explain, elaborate and evaluate. The teachers shared examples of how students are becoming confident thinkers and problem solvers by changing their mindset in mathematics. To promote family engagement, Tripp hosted a third grade math night and parental feedback was very positive. Mrs. Schenk shared several examples of how students with learning differences are being included in the classroom and on the playground.

E-LEARNING UPDATE

Dr. Hudson provided an update on the work of the D102 E-Learning Task Force. The task force consists of staff from all our schools and the district office. He went over the IL compliance components. When weighing whether to proceed with a plan or not, the task force is considering issues like technology access from home, required five clock hours of instruction, appropriate learning tasks for all learners, and how the plan will align with our Portrait of a Graduate. Dr. Hudson will provide another update on the work of this group in the spring.

DESIGNATION OF A PERSON TO PREPARE THE 2020-2021 TENTATIVE BUDGET

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to approve assigning Ms. Stacey Bachar, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/CSBO, with the responsibility of preparing the 2020-2021 tentative budget. Mr. Galfield moved, and Mrs. Ross seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Galfield, Mr. Graupe, Mr. Libbey, Mr. Linn, Mrs. Ross, and Ms. Slavin voted aye. Motion passed.

APPROVE 2020-2021 SCHOOL FEES

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to approve 2020-2021 school fees as follows: K-8 Registration Fee $110, Grades 4-8 Technology Fee $75, PM Kindergarten Enrichment Program $2,975 annually with a 9 month installment payment option, Early Childhood Tuition Based Students $3,400 annually with a 9 month installment payment option, Athletic Fee $100/per sport, and Band/Orchestra/Chorus Fee $100/per activity. Mrs. Ross moved, and Mr. Libbey seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Galfield, Mr. Graupe, Mr. Libbey, Mr. Linn, Mrs. Ross, and Ms. Slavin voted aye. Motion passed.

ISBE MAINTENANCE GRANT APPROVAL

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to approve the ISBE’s Maintenance Grant application to replace the gym floor at Tripp Elementary School as presented at the January 27, 2020 Board meeting and reserve local funds to meet the local match requirements. Mrs. Ross moved, and Ms. Slavin seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Galfield, Mr. Graupe, Mr. Libbey, Mr. Linn, Mrs. Ross, and Ms. Slavin voted aye. Motion passed.

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUESTS/RESPONSES

Ms. Bachar shared her responses to recent FOIA requests from Bethany Simpson with SmartProcure, Nathan Mihelich with the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, and Katie Kim with NBC 5 Chicago.

TAX ABATEMENT RESOLUTION

Ms. Bachar discussed the Tax Abatement Resolution. Administration recommended that the Board approve a resolution abating $537,712.50 from the 2019 taxes levied to pay principal and interest on the 2017 and 2018 Alternate Revenue Bonds at the February 24th meeting. The resolution is included for the Board’s review.

RECORDS DISPOSAL CERTIFICATE

In order for a public body to dispose of records, it is necessary to go through a formal procedure. Application must be made through the Local Records Commission in Springfield under established guidelines. In order to make room for additional records every year, it is necessary to discard some qualifying records. Included is a request from the Student Services Department to dispose of 24 cubic feet of copies of Student Special Education Files/Records. With the Board’s permission, Administration asked for a formal motion at the next Board meeting to destroy these documents.

OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

Mrs. Ross asked the Board for suggestions on what should be published in the next D102uesday.

MOTION TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to move into Executive Session at 8:30 p.m. to discuss matters related to collective negotiations, personnel, student issues, probable or imminent litigation, purchase and/or sale of property, discuss filling a vacancy on the Board of Education, and/or Superintendent evaluation. Mrs. Ross moved, and Mr. Galfield seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Galfield, Mr. Graupe, Mr. Libbey, Mr. Linn, Mrs. Ross, and Ms. Slavin voted aye. Motion passed.

MOTION TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to return to Open Session at 9:45 p.m. Mr. Libbey moved, and Ms. Slavin seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Galfield, Mr. Graupe, Mr. Libbey, Mr. Linn, Mrs. Ross, and Ms. Slavin voted aye. Motion passed.

MOTION(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:48. Mr. Galfield moved, and Ms. Slavin seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Galfield, Mr. Graupe, Mr. Libbey, Mr. Linn, Mrs. Ross, and Ms. Slavin voted aye. Motion passed.

We hereby certify that these are the correct minutes of the Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 Board of Education meeting held on February 10, 2020. These minutes were approved on February 24, 2020.

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