Emmons School District 33 Board of Education met Jan. 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The following Board Members were present:
Laurie Christophersen, President Joyce West
Nathan Karasek Bob Davis
Kelly Sheehan, Benny Yee and Gretchen Leighliter were absent.
Also present was Emmons staff members Janean Friedman, Lisa Lawler, Donna Trischan, Eileen Huston, Cheryl McCameron, Lisa Jones and Sydney Ryan.
CALL TO ORDER
Laurie Christophersen called the meeting to order at 7:10pm.
VISITORS TO BE RECOGNIZED – None.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda by B. Davis. Seconded by J. West.
Yes: 4 West, Christophersen, Davis and Karasek. No: 0 Absent: 3 Sheehan, Yee & Leighliter. Motion passes.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Superintendent Report – Dr. Janean Friedman reviewed the results of her interviews with the teachers and support staff. Veteran teachers spoke about success, strength, history and pride. Newer teachers spoke about potential and growth. Dr. Friedman noted there were commonalities between the group of verteran teachers and new teachers. They spoke of demographic changes and to making sure that we reach every student. The consensus was that we should focus on curriculum and a more robust character development program. Dr. Friedman then compared the teacher priorities to the board goals and they aligned with each other.
Treasurers/Business Office Report -
Lisa Lawler reviewed the monthly 5% tracking and financial report. Lisa also went over the proposed student fees for next school year. The technology fee was discussed. The kindergarten fee is proposed to stay the same but the kindergarten technology fee was removed. All other grades are recommended to move the technology fee from $125 to $50.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Nate Karasek gave an update on SEDOL.
Nate Karasek and Dr. Janean Friedman reviewed the minutes from the last Policy Committee meeting that was held on January 7, 2020. The board further discussed the impact of Ashley’s Law with the medical cannabis policy and the recommendation from our lawyer.
Bob Davis & Laurie Christophersen were on a committee along with Dr. Janean Friedman regarding the kindergarten fee. It was decided to keep the current registration fee. We will be making a pamphlet explaining our kindergarten program as well as offer a payment plan as we currently do.
DISCUSSION ITEMS -
Janean Friedman and Laurie Christophersen went over the results from the last Board Meeting reflection survey that was sent out. Heather Heiden will email all board members the survey for this evening's meeting.
Dr. Janean Friedman discussed the book study on the book, The Art of School Boarding. Nate Karasek, Laurie Christophersen and Dr. Janean Friedman will read up to chapter three and they will put together a presentation for the next board meeting.
Board meeting dates & times for 2020-2021 school year were discussed. It was decided they want to return to the fourth Thursday of the month starting in July. It will be up for approval at the next board meeting.
Community forums for strategic planning are to be held on January 27th & February 1st. Laurie Christophersen encouraged all board members to attend one or both sessions if possible.
POLICY UPDATES – First reading of PRESS Policies 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment; 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited; 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria; 5:50 Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace; E-Cigarette, Tobacco, and Cannabis Prohibition; 5:90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting; 5:100 Staff Development Program; 5:120 Employee Ethics; Conduct; and Conflict of Interest; 5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal; 5:220 Substitute Teachers; 5:250 Leaves of Absence; 5:290 Employment Termination and Suspensions; 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves, Sick and Bereavement Leave, Leaves for Military Service.
Second reading of PRESS Policies 2:20 Powers and Duties of the Board of Education; Indemnification; 2:70 Vacancies on the Board of Education - Filling Vacancies; 2:70-E Exhibit - Checklist for Filling Board Vacancies by Appointment; 2:100 Board Member Conflict of Interest; 2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban; 2:110 Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers; 2:200 Types of Board of Education Meetings; 2:220-E2 Exhibit - Motion to Adjourn to Closed Meeting; 2:220-E6 Exhibit - Log of Closed Meeting Minutes; 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure; 3:40-E Exhibit - Checklist for the Superintendent Employment Contract Negotiation Process; 5:20-E Resolution to Prohibit Sexual Harassment; 6:20 School Year Calendar and Day; 7:190 Student Behavior.
IASB – The Spring Lake Division Dinner Meeting is on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Round Lake High School. RSVP to Heather Heiden if you would like to attend.
FOIA – No requests.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – None.
CORRESPONDENCE – The January 2020 edition of Board and Administrator were distributed to the Board.
NEW BUSINESS –
Motion to approve PRESS Policies; 2:20 Powers and Duties of the Board of Education; Indemnification; 2:70 Vacancies on the Board of Education - Filling Vacancies; 2:100 Board Member Conflict of Interest; 2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban; 2:110 Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers; 2:200 Types of Board of Education Meetings; 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure; 6:20 School Year Calendar and Day; 7:190 Student Behavior by B. Davis. Seconded by N. Karasek. Yes: 4 West, Christophersen, Davis and Karasek. No: 0 Absent: 3 Sheehan, Yee & Leighliter. Motion passes.
Motion to approve Resolution: 5:20-E; Resolution to Prohibit Sexual Harassment by N. Karasek. Seconded by B. Davis. Aye: 4 West, Christophersen, Davis and Karasek. Nay: 0 Absent: 3 Sheehan, Yee & Leighliter. Motion passes.
ANNUAL CALENDAR REVIEW - Items were mentioned for the next board meeting.
VISITOR PARTICIPATION – None.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to close open session at 8:02pm by N. Karasek. Seconded by B. Davis. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Absent: 3
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