Big Hollow School District 38 Board of Education met Jan. 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call to Order and Roll Call:
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the Big Hollow Middle School Library.
Roll Call:
The following members were in attendance: Enters, Kueter, Lyons, Mazur, Pedersen, Plescia The following members were absent: Cernuska
The following administration were present: Gold
2. Motion to move the stating of the Pledge of Allegiance to open session:
A motion was made by Enters and seconded by Plescia to move the stating of the Pledge of Allegiance from closed session to open session.
Motion carried.
Aye: Enters, Kueter, Lyons, Mazur, Pedersen, Plescia
Nay: None
3. Motion to move to Closed Session:
A motion was made by Pedersen and seconded by Kueter to move to closed session. Motion carried.
Aye: Pedersen, Kueter, Enters, Lyons, Mazur, Plescia
Nay: None
4. Resume to Open Session:
Open session began at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were in attendance: Cernuska, Enters, Kueter, Lyons, Mazur, Pedersen, Plescia
The following members were absent: None
The following administration were present: Gold, Pittman, Hetrovicz, Janusz, Whipple, Biancalana, McCulley
5. Pledge of Allegiance:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
6. Added Items/Approval of the Agenda:
A motion was made by Mazur and seconded by Kueter to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Aye: Mazur, Kueter, Cernuska, Enters, Lyons, Pedersen, Plescia
Nay: None
7. Academic Spotlight:
Mrs. Megan Paul introduced a new Peer Buddy Program which is now being implemented between our students in the Learning Opportunities Program and general education students. A group of 8th graders participating in this program shared their experience working with students who have special needs through this program. The LOP students have a consistent “buddy” they work with to improve eye contact, communication, independence and much more. This is a wonderful program that is benefiting all involved.
8. Recognition
Mrs. Kelly Polark was recognized for recently receiving the honor of National Board Teacher Certification. She was presented with a certificate from the board of education.
Angelina Sosa, 8th grader, was recognized for being Big Hollow SD38 December Student of the Month. Ms. Kori Dicken shared with the board why she nominated Angelina for student of the month.
Mrs. Michelle Connolly, 3rd grade teacher, was recognized for being the Big Hollow SD38 December Employee of the Month. Mrs. Connolly was nominated by a number of staff members, 3 of those staff members shared stories of why they nominated her.
9. Board member “Code of Conduct” Review:
The Board reviewed Item #1: “I will represent all school district constituents honestly and equally and refuse to surrender my responsibilities to special interest or partisan political groups.”
10. Approve Consent Agenda Items:
A motion was made by Cernuska and seconded by Plescia to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried.
Aye: Cernuska, Plescia, Enters, Kueter, Lyons, Mazur, Pedersen
Nay: None
11. Public Comments:
No public comments were received.
12. Superintendent’s Report:
a. Monthly Board Policy review
Sections 4:15-4:50 were reviewed.
b. Reimbursable Expenses from 2019 IASB Joint Annual Conference
A list of allowable expenses per Board Policy 2:125 as well as a summary of the reimbursable expenses were shared.
A motion was made by Cernuska and seconded by Enters to approve the reimbursable expenses from the 2019 IASB Joint Annual Conference.
Motion carried.
Aye: Cernuska, Enters, Kueter, Lyons, Mazur, Pedersen, Plescia
Nay: None
c. Approve Board Policy Update
IASB PRESS Plus policy revision recommendations from issue 102 second reading was shared, no additional questions or comments.
A motion was made by Cernuska and seconded by Plescia to approve IASB Press Plus Policy 102 recommended revision recommendations on the second reading.
Motion carried.
Aye: Cernuska, Plescia, Lyons, Mazur, Pedersen, Enters, Kueter
Nay: None
d. Humanex Student/Parent Follow-Up
Mr. Gold shared student and parent data summaries from the recent surveys that were completed. Parent participation was slightly higher than student. Mr. Gold went over the top 5 and bottom 5 questions with the board.
e. PMA Cash Flow Analysis Update
Mr. Gold shared a number of graphs with the board explaining cash flow, investments, and revenue vs. expenditure.
f. Kindergarten Registration Information for 2020-2021
On March 19, 2020 a Kindergarten information night will be held at Big Hollow Primary School at 6:00 p.m. This event will be promoted on our website, digital marquees, and through email blasts to parents of current students.
13. Other Action Items:
a. Approve the review of Closed Session Meeting Minutes
As per Board Policy 2:220, each July and January the Superintendent is to report to the Board of Education any closed session minutes that have been closed to the public that should be released. Mr. Gold recommended that current closed minutes should remain in closed status.
A motion was made by Cernuska and seconded by Kueter to approve keeping the current closed minutes in closed status.
Motion carried.
Aye: Cernuska, Kueter, Mazur, Pedersen, Plescia, Enters, Lyons
Nay: None
b. Approve Technology Cybersecurity Review
A proposal from Net56 to complete a comprehensive review of our network and infrastructure to provide recommendations on improvements that may need to be made in order to reduce our cyber security risks was presented to the board.
A motion was made by Pedersen and seconded by Enters to approve the Net56 Technology Cybersecurity Review.
Motion carried.
Aye: Pedersen, Enters, Plescia, Cernuska, Kueter, Lyons, Mazur
Nay: None
c. Approve 2020 School Maintenance Project Grant Application
This is a matching grant in which ISBE will provide up to $50,000 in matching dollars for construction projects to be completed in FY2021. Projects submitted include re-grading the landscape around the primary building to improve the water pooling issues as well as the installation of sensor light/heating/cooling fixtures in all three buildings.
A motion was made by Cernuska and seconded by Kueter to approve the 2020 School Maintenance Project Grant Application.
Motion carried.
Aye: Cernuska, Kueter, Plescia, Enters, Lyons, Mazur, Pedersen
Nay: None
d. Approve the December Employment Recommendations The December Employment Report was exhibited.
A motion was made by Cernuska and seconded by Plescia to approve the December Employment Report.
Motion carried.
Aye: Cernuska, Plescia, Enters, Kueter, Lyons, Mazur, Pedersen
Nay: None
14. Resignations Accepted:
Resignation of Linda Kress as Elementary Lunch Monitor was accepted. Resignation/Retirement request was accepted for David Jesmer as Middle School Social Studies Teacher effective the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
15. Informational Items:
a. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
Three FIOA requests were received in December regarding the solar panel project. The board discussed the concerns and it was confirmed that all laws are being followed.
b. Monthly Reports for the Board
The Administrator, Meal Program, Attendance and Discipline Reports were presented.
c. Administrator Meeting Agendas
The December Administrator meeting agenda was exhibited.
d. The Board will meet on March 5, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. to complete the Superintendent evaluation.
e. The next regularly scheduled Board meeting will take place on Monday, February 10, 2020 with closed session beginning at 6:00 p.m.
16. Motion to move to Closed Session: Not needed.
17. Return to Open Session: Not needed.
18. Take any necessary action following closed session regarding minutes, employment of personnel, resignations, terminations or leaves of absence:
None
19. Adjournment:
A motion was made by Cernuska and seconded by Enters to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Motion carried.
Aye: Cernuska, Enters, Kueter, Lyons, Mazur, Pedersen, Plescia
Nay: None
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