Consolidated High School District 125 Board of Education met Feb. 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
President Frost called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. On roll call, Mr. Frost, Mr. Weisberg (via teleconference), Mr. Gorson, Mrs. Neault and Mrs. Moons answered. Also, in attendance were Superintendent Twadell, Mr. Carney, Mr. Gobble, Recording Secretary Adamczyk and 12 visitors.
President Frost presented a corrected version of the proclamation congratulating Adlai E. Stevenson High School on being designated a 2019 National Blue-Ribbon School.
Student Activities Representative Grace McGhee presented a brief report regarding student activities to the Board of Education.
Mike Sirt commented on the District’s capital spending plan and the impact of property taxes.
The English 9AC team (Matt Lockowitz, Edgar Aguirre, Maura Sternberg, Tim Foley, Bill Fritz, Nicole Smith, Andy Bouque, Dave Handelman, and team leader Carly Lacombe) presented to the board their recent team learning and growth in the area of building "Sense of Belonging" amongst their freshman students. This is primarily through classroom curriculum units as well as classroom behaviors which they theorize will support the development of this Sense of Belonging as measured by the Student Voice Survey.
The Board of Education was presented with a first reading on the textbook recommendations for 2020-2021. The Board will take final action at its next regular meeting.
The Board of Education was presented with a first reading on the Board Policy Updates from PRESS Issue 102, as well as an update to Policy 5:240 Discipline. The Board will take final action at its next regular meeting.
The Board of Education was presented with graduate program approvals as of February 2020.
Mrs. Neault moved, seconded by Mr. Gorson that the Board of Education approve the resolution expressing official intent regarding certain capital expenditures. On roll call, Mrs. Neault, Mr. Gorson, Mrs. Moons, Mr. Frost and Mr. Weisberg voted aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Moons moved, seconded by Mrs. Neault that the Board of Education award the above bid packages and professional services for a total cost not to exceed $7,813,255.27. On roll call, Mrs. Moons, Mrs. Neault, Mr. Frost, Mr. Weisberg and Mr. Gorson voted aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Weisberg moved, seconded by Mrs. Neault that the Board of Education approve Wight & Co. to begin the conceptual drawings for summer 2021 projects at a cost not to exceed $52,500.00. On roll call, Mr. Weisberg, Mrs. Neault, Mrs. Moons, Mr. Frost, and Mr. Gorson voted aye. The motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Moons moved, seconded by Mr. Gorson that the Board of Education authorize the submission of the Illinois School Maintenance Project Grant application for the West Building Sewer replacement. On roll call, Mrs. Moons, Mr. Gorson, Mrs. Neault, Mr. Frost and Mr. Weisberg voted aye. The motion carried unanimously.
The Board of Education was presented with a first reading on the enabling projects related to the East Building Addition – Phase 2, which will be held on March 3, 2020. Gilbane will review all bids and meet with contracts to ensure their understanding of the scope and associated timeline. The Board of Education will take final action at its next regular meeting.
The Board of Education was presented with a first reading on the agreement for student support services with Ombudsman. Ombudsman provides services to some of our students who require a different school structure than that of the traditional school setting. The Board will take final action at its next regular meeting.
The Board of Education was presented with two requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the status of the District’s response
Mrs. Neault moved, seconded by Mr. Gorson that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda Items, as presented. On roll call, Mrs. Neault, Mr. Gorson, Mrs. Moons, Mr. Frost and Mr. Weisberg voted aye. The motion carried unanimously.
1) Approve the regular meeting and executive session minutes of January 13, 2020.
2) Approve the appointment of the Agenda Booklet of February 10, 2020, for: Nathan Lewandowski, Student Learning Programs; Sotiria Nikolarelis, Operations; Michael Tseitlin, Fine Arts; and Jesus Vargas, individuals as noted in the Administrative Operations; Neil Plotsky, Administrative
Administrative Operations; as presented.
3) Accept the resignations as noted in the Agenda Booklet of February 10, 2020, for: Dejanier Ewing-Hill, Receptionist Switchboard Operator; and Joseph Vallone, Camera Room Specialist; as presented.
4) Approve the leaves of absences as noted in the Agenda Booklet of February 10, 2020, for: Claire Burja, Student Services; Mary Czaplewski, Special Education; Joanne Hochstetter, Special Education; Lisa Nehring, Mathematics; Michael Nocella, Science; Tina Nocella, Mathematics; Ashley Rose, Science; Jacqueline Weissmueller, Special Education; Diane Willock, Student Services; and Anna Kotvis, Mathematics; as presented
5) Approve the change of leave of absence as noted in the Agenda Booklet of February 10, 2020, for: Carey Cernivec, Administrative Operations
6) Approve the long-term substitutes as noted in the Agenda Booklet of February 10, 2020, for: Jennifer Arias, Communication Arts; Donald Carmichael, Science; David Froehich, Physical Welfare; Megan Lennon, Science; Kimberly Musolf, Communication Arts; Dan Riskind, Communication Arts; Paige Rohrback, Communication Arts; and Holly Julian, Student Services; as presented.
7) Approval of Bills (including travel-related expenses of members of the Board of Education, and of employees)
8) Approval of Financial Statement.
Mrs. Neault moved, seconded by Mr. Weisberg that the meeting be adjourned. By voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. (8:25 p.m.)
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