Lake County Gazette

Aptakisic-Tripp Community Consolidated School District 102 Board met Feb. 24.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ross called the meeting to order at 7:10 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. Greg Michel Principal, Meridian

Mrs. Susie Murtaugh Human Resources Coordinator

Mrs. Amy Salus Asst. Principal, Meridian

OTHERS PRESENT

Mrs. Jen Cox, Mrs. Robin DiTomasso, Mrs. Vera Gaskill, Mr. Kevin Gow, Ms. Barbara Kagan, Ms. Jacqueline Pacanowski, Mrs. Allison Rakickas, Mr. Adam Rosenak, Mrs. Nicole Vettrainostott,

Mrs. Vickie Walter, Mrs. Lori Wisnauski, violinists, flutists; cast, directors, and parents from Lion King KIDS!

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/WELCOME

The Board/audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

WELCOME

Mrs. Ross welcomed everyone to the meeting. Prior to the meeting, Aptakisic violinists and flutists who competed in the Illinois Grade School Music Association Solo and Ensemble Contest performed for the Board of Education and its guests. Mrs. Ross thanked them for their beautiful performances and recognized their outstanding achievements. They each received a certificate.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to approve the items listed on the Consent Agenda as presented.

Mr. Graupe 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.

1. Approve minutes of the February 10, 2020 Board of Education Meeting

2. Approve minutes of the February 10, 2020 Executive Session Meeting One to Remain Confidential

3. Approve minutes of the February 10, 2020 Executive Session Meeting Two to Remain Confidential

4. Approve minutes of the February 17, 2020 Board of Education Special Meeting

5. Approve paid invoice file for January-February, 2020 in the amount of $1,865,012.18

6. Approve schedule of bills payable for January-February, 2020 in the amount of $602,995.87

7. Approve P-Card ACH Payment in the amount of $12,679.43

8. Approve Records Disposal Certificate as presented on February 10, 2020

PERSONNEL/VACANCY REPORT

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to approve the items listed on the Personnel Report 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.

Employment

Gina Calvello, music teacher: assignment for the 2020-2021 school year will be at Tripp School replacing Tammy Lathan; MA, Step 6

Rita Argawal, lunchroom/recess supervisor at Pritchett School for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year; $9.50 per hour

Leave of Absence

Charlotte Guntly, fourth grade classroom teacher at Meridian School requesting a maternity leave beginning on or before May 18, 2020 through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, and a Family Medical Leave beginning August 17, 2020 through November 10, 2020

Resignation

Laura Lowderman, emergent bilingual/special education teacher at Aptakisic Junior High School effective at the end of the 2019-2020 school year

Retirements

Cheri Brill, fifth grade classroom teacher at Meridian School effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year

Tracy Tincknell, interventionist 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

Director of Human Relations and Talent Development 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

Part-time extended assignment for emergent bilingual aide beginning November 4, 2019

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 16, 2020 through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year

APPOINT AND SEAT NEW BOARD MEMBER

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to appoint Mrs. Vera Gaskill effective February 24, 2020 to fill the Board vacancy for District 102. 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.

Mrs. Ross asked Mrs. Vera Gaskill to sit at the Board table.

ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW BOARD MEMBER

Mrs. Ross administered the Oath of Office to Mrs. Gaskill. Mrs. Gaskill will complete Mrs. Audi’s term on the Board of Education, which expires in 2021. Mrs. Ross will mentor Mrs. Gaskill until

March 17 then Ms. Slavin will be her mentor.

BOARD CALENDAR

Mrs. Ross reminded the Board of a few key dates and upcoming meetings.

MERIDIAN’S MUSICAL: LION KING KIDS!

Ms. Barbara Kagan and Ms. Jackie Pacanowski directed Lion King KIDS! on February 6 and 7.

Members of the cast performed a song for the Board and received recognition for their incredible performance. Mrs. Ross thanked the cast and directors for all their hard work and dedication.

BOARD POLICIES, FIRST READING

The following policies came forward for a first reading this evening with a final reading and anticipated adoption on March 16.

Policy Number, Name (from PRESS Issue 102) Suggested Changes(s)

2:20 Powers and Duties of the Board of Education;

Indemnification

Adopt IASB version

2:70 Vacancies on the Board of Education - Filling Vacancies Adopt IASB version (60 days)

2:100 Board Member Conflict of Interest Adopt IASB version

2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban Adopt IASB version - Board President (default)

2:110 Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers Adopt IASB version - Board President (default)

2:200 Types of Board of Education Meetings Adopt IASB version

2:220 Board of Education Meeting Procedure Adopt IASB version

2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure Adopt IASB version

4:15 Identity Protection Adopt IASB version

4:30 Revenue and Investments Adopt; per explanation from IASB

4:60 Purchases and Contracts Adopt IASB version

4:80 Accounting and Audits Adopt; per explanation from IASB

4:150 Facility Management and Building Programs Adopt; only changes are to footnotes

5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment Adopt IASB version

5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited Adopt IASB version

5:20E Exhibit - Resolution to Prohibit Sexual Harassment Adopt per recommendation of IASB as this is a resolution; this will be the only exhibit in the D1o2 manual at this time.

5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria N0 - default language

5:50 Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace; E-Cigarette, Tobacco, and Cannabis Prohibition

Remove “being on call”; include default sentence re: vape pen (new and last sentence) per attorney

5:90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Adopt IASB version

5:100 Staff Development Program Adopt IASB version

5:120 Employee Ethics; Conduct; and Conflict of Interest Adopt IASB version

5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal Adopt; only changes are to the footnotes

5:220 Substitute Teachers Adopt; only changes are to the footnotes

5:250 Leaves of Absence Adopt IASB version

5:290 Employment Termination and Suspensions Adopt IASB version

5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves Adopt IASB version

6:20 School Year Calendar and Day Adopt; only changes are to the footnotes

6:60 Curriculum Content Adopt IASB version “no” default

6:150 Home and Hospital Instruction Adopt IASB version

7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited Adopt; per IASB explanation

7:150 Agency and Police Interviews Adopt IASB version

7:270 Administering Medicines to Students Adopt IASB version but “no” to undesignated glucagon

Our lead nurse said diabeteic students are coming with their own glucagon - so an undesignated supply is not necessary; there won’t be an unknown diabetic who goes low and needs this (unlike an unknown allergy)

8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property Adopt IASB version “no” default

SIXTH GRADE PORTFOLIO PILOT & DIGITAL PORTFOLIO TASK FORCE UPDATE

Dr. Hudson shared an update from the Digital Portfolio Task Force. Mrs. DiTomasso, Mr. Gow, and Mrs. Wisnauski, sixth grade teachers from AJHS, shared an update on the portfolio work they’ve been doing with students during Advisory/WIN time using Backpack and ECRA’s PLP (Personalized Learner Profile). They gave examples of what the students are doing with Backpack and how it showcases who they are as learners and how it is a great tool to see the whole student. The students have shown a sense of pride and accomplishment and made personal connections to our Portrait to a Graduate.

APPROVE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2019

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for December 2019 as presented.

Mr. Graupe 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. Mrs. Gaskill abstained. Motion passed.

APPROVE TAX ABATEMENT RESOLUTION - SERIES 2017 & 2018 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to approve resolution abating the tax heretofore levied for the year 2019 to pay debt service on General Obligation School Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2017 and General Obligation School Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2018, of Community Consolidated School District Number 102, Lake County, Illinois. Mr. Graupe 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. Mrs. Gaskill abstained. Motion passed.

VENDOR PAYMENTS OVER 25K, JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2020

The vendor list of expenditures over 25K from January-February 2020 is included as an informational item.

BUDGET UPDATE

Ms. Bachar included a mid-year budget update for Board review.

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 8:23 p.m to discuss matters related to collective negotiations, personnel, probable or imminent litigation and/or student issues. Ms. Slavin moved, and Mr. Libbey seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Galfield, Mrs. Gaskill, 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 9:07 p.m. Ms. Slavin moved, and Mr. Graupe seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Galfield, Mrs. Gaskill, 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 9:10. Mr. Galfield moved, and Ms. Slavin seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Galfield, Mrs. Gaskill, 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 24, 2020. These minutes were approved on March 16, 2020.