Lake County Gazette

Aptakisic-Tripp Community Consolidated School District 102 Board of Education met May 26.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ross called the meeting to order at 7:02 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

Mrs. Vera Gaskill Board Member

Mr. Nathan Libbey Board Member

Mr. Scott Linn Board Member

Ms. Marnie Slavin Masur (left early) 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. Daniel Mortensen Director of Facilities and Operations

Mrs. Susie Murtaugh Human Resources Coordinator

OTHERS PRESENT

Staff: Mrs. Melissa Brate, Mrs. Katie Cardella, Mrs. Jen Cox, Ms. Tracy Tincknell, Mrs. Vickie Walters, and Mrs. Cheryl Wyer

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. Graupe moved, and Mr. Linn 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.

1. Approve minutes of the May 11, 2020 Board of Education Meeting

2. Approve minutes of the May 11, 2020 Executive Session to Remain Confidential

3. Approve minutes of the May 11, 2020 Finance Committee Meeting

4. Approve paid invoice file for April-May, 2020 in the amount of $2,377,891.43

5. Approve schedule of bills payable for April-May, 2020 in th e amount of $544,477.16

6. Approve P-Card ACH Payment in the amount of $4,455.59

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, Mrs. Gaskill, Mr. Graupe, Mr. Libbey, Mr. Linn, Mrs. Ross, and Ms. Slavin voted aye. Motion passed.

Employment

Yorgia Sepsakos, school nurse at Meridan School replacing Debbie Rice for the 2020-2021school year; $33.00 per hour.

Halie Petrich, fourth grade classroom teacher at Meridian School for the 2020-2021 school year; MA, Step 1.

Alexa Weissman, fourth grade classroom teacher replacing Jennifer Moy at Meridian School for the 2020-2021 school year; BA, Step 1.

Adam Teplinsky, fifth grade classroom teacher replacing Kelly Raucy at Meridian School for the 2020-2021 school year; BA, Step 1.

Reassignments and Transfers

Lori Rockoff, from part-time (.5 FTE) social worker to full-time social worker at Aptakisic Junior High School effective for the 2020-2021 school year. (This.5 FTE replaces.5 FTE of Caitlin McMurray’s assignment)

Retirement

Dr. Robert Hudson, Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Growth effective no later than June 30, 2023

Resignation

Twisha Patel, occupational therapist at Aptakisic Junior High School and Meridian School effective at the end of the 2019-2020 school year

Vacancies

Anticipated Vacancies for the 2020-2021 School Year

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

Assistant Principal

Special education/emergent bilingual teacher Russian bilingual teacher

Music teacher (.53)

Occupational therapist (.5)

Meridian School

Assistant Principal Occupational therapist (.5)

Early Childhood Program

Full-time program aide

REVIEW 2020-2021 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATES

The proposed 2020-2021 meeting dates will be reviewed one last time with anticipated approval at the June 8, 2020 Board meeting.

STUDENT REFLECTIONS

All D102 students were asked to submit an end-of-year reflection. Dr. Wilcox shared a remarkable reflection of what one student learned and demonstrated during this unprecedented experience.

PREPARING AND PLANNING FOR 20-21

Dr. Wilcox shared two pathways to consider for opening next fall adhering to CDC guidance: blended model, with some students learning in school and others learning at home, and Remote Learning 2.0. The classroom next fall will not look like it did when we left in March. We plan to make remote learning the best it can be for families. In Remote Learning 2.0, all K-5 students will receive daily core work in literacy, numeracy, inquiry and community. Specials, supports and enrichment will be included and we’ll use an enhanced version of Zoom along with Schoology and Seesaw. In June we will offer families a self-select option for remote learning and an option to share health, illness and exposure history. In m id July, we will have a better idea what school will look like in the fall and will communicate the district’s plan.

STAFF SURVEY FEEDBACK

Dr. Hudson provided an overview of the staff survey for certified and classified staff regarding remote

learning lessons learned and next steps. He shared feedback of the success, challenging, and

professional growth themes the survey provided. Overall, staff response was very favorable.

ECRA UPDATE

Dr. Hudson provided an update on ECRA services implemented currently at the district, building and classroom levels, planned enhancements, and COVID-19 considerations. The data from ECRA, and the PLP can help teachers create a personalized approach to learning, see the child as a whole person, and determine how to reach students in different ways. He also shared a cost savings measure for 20-21; we will not be utilizing or paying for the PD component, a savings of about $10,000.

APPROVE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR MARCH 2020

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for March 2020 as presented. Mr. Graupe moved, and Mr. Linn seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Galfield, Mrs. Gaskill, Mr. Graupe, Mr. Libbey, Mr. Linn, and Mrs. Ross voted aye. Ms. Slavin, absent. Motion passed.

APPROVE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSPORTATION RESOLUTION

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to approve the resolution asking the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to extend the applications listed on the resolution for the 2020-2021 school year. Mr. Galfield moved, and Mrs. Ross seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Galfield, Mrs. Gaskill, Mr. Graupe, Mr. Libbey, Mr. Linn, and Mrs. Ross voted aye. Ms. Slavin, absent. Motion passed.

APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PERMANENT TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FUND TO THE DEBT SERVICE FUND

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to approve the resolution authorizing permanent trans fer of funds from the Operations and Maintenance Fund to the Debt Service Fund to satisfy the current principal and interest obligations for the 2017 and 2018 Alternate Revenue Bonds. Included is the resolution to authorize this transfer in the amount of $537,713. Mrs. Ross moved, and Mr. Graupe seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Galfield, Mrs. Gaskill, Mr. Graupe, Mr. Libbey, Mr. Linn, and Mrs. Ross voted aye. Ms. Slavin, absent. Motion passed.

VENDOR PAYMENTS OVER 25K, APRIL-MAY 2020

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

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST/RESPONSE

Ms. Bachar shared her response to a recent FOIA request from Mr. Rick Polster with Regal Business Machines.

OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

Mrs. Ross asked the Board for specifics 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 9:12 p.m. to discuss matters related to collective negotiations, personnel, student issues, probable or imminent litigation, purchase and/or sale of property. Mrs. Ross moved, and Mr. Galfield seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Galfield, Mrs. Gaskill, Mr. Graupe, Mr. Libbey, Mr. Linn, and Mrs. Ross voted aye. Ms. Slavin, absent. Motion passed.

MOTION TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to return to Open Session at 9:56 p.m. Mr. Graupe moved, and

Mr. Galfield seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Galfield, Mrs. Gaskill, Mr. Graupe, Mr. Libbey, Mr. Linn, and Mrs. Ross voted aye. Ms. Slavin, absent. Motion passed.

MOTION(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:58. Mr. Galfield moved, and Mr. Graupe seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Galfield, Mrs. Gaskill, Mr. Graupe, Mr. Libbey, Mr. Linn, and Mrs. Ross voted aye. Ms. Slavin, absent. Motion passed.

We hereby certify that these are the correct minutes of the Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 Board of Education meeting held on May 26, 2020. These minutes were approved on June 8, 2020.