Lake County Gazette

Aptakisic-Tripp Community Consolidated School District 102 Board of Education met June 22.

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 Board Member

ADMINISTRATION PRESENT

Dr. Lori Wilcox Superintendent

Ms. Stacey Bachar Asst. Supt., Business Services/CSBO

Dr. Robert Hudson Asst. Supt., Learning and Growth

Mrs. Mary Bhardwaj Director of Student Services

Mr. Patrick Hoover Director of Learning and Growth

Mrs. Susie Murtaugh Human Resources Coordinator

OTHERS PRESENT

Staff: Mrs. Melissa Brate, Mrs. Katie Cardella, Mrs. Jen Cox, Mr. Adam Rosenak, Mrs. Betsy Sostak, Ms. Tracy Tincknell, and Mrs. Vickie Walters

WELCOME

Mrs. Ross welcomed everyone to the meeting. She thanked everyone for attending and also thanked Vickie Walters for her outstanding job on the AJHS virtual graduation video.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

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

Mr. Graupe moved, and Mr. Galfield 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 June 8, 2020 Board of Education Meeting

2. Approve minutes of the June 8, 2020 Executive Session to Remain Confidential

3. Approve paid invoice file for May-June, 2020 in the amount of $2,505,641.29

4. Approve schedule of bills payable for May-June, 2020 in the amount of $819,610.80

5. Approve P-Card ACH Payment in the amount of $5,498.85

PERSONNEL/VACANCY REPORT

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

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.

Reassignments and Transfers

Drew Herrera, from full-time social studies teacher to part-time social studies teacher and part-time Dean of Culture at Aptakisic Junior High School for the 2020-2021 school year. (.5 FTE Dean of Culture replaces.5 FTE of Caitlin McMurray’s assignment;.5 social studies replaces.5 of Dena Boznos’ assignment)

Retirements

Dr. Robert Hudson, Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Growth effective June 30, 2021

Donna Servia, secretary at Pritchett School effective August 27, 2021

Vickie Walter, public relations effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year

Vacancies

District-wide

Maintenance and Facilities truck driver beginning July 1, 2020

Aptakisic Junior High School

Special education/emergent bilingual teacher

Russian bilingual teacher

Social studies teacher

Music Teacher (.53)

Occupational therapist (.5)

Meridian School

School nurse

2 - Occupational therapists (.5 to be shared with AJHS and TES)

Early Childhood Program

Full-time program aide

Pritchett School

Speech language pathologist

Tripp School

Occupational therapist (.5)

ENROLLMENT UPDATE

Dr. Wilcox shared the latest enrollment numbers for the 20-21 school year. The numbers are trending down but there may be an uptick during the summer.

PLANNING FOR 2020-2021

Dr. Wilcox provided a brief overview of the IL Phases of Recovery. The district will follow a public health approach to safely reopen our schools. Dr. Wilcox also shared the June parent survey that will inform planning, 1⁄2 day kindergarten recommendation, and the make-up and tasks of the D102 COVID-19 Task Force. At this time, over 855 parents responded to the parent survey. If we have in-person learning with regulations and guidelines in place, 59.9% of parents want their children back in school, 16% of parents will not be sending their children to school, and 24.1% of parents are undecided at this time. Between 17% and 50% of families are willing to participate in a full remote learning program. Transportation was also discussed. Kindergarten will only be offered as a half-day (AM/PM) program to allow for very small classes. The COVID-19 Task force group will meet weekly on Wednesdays.

EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

Mrs. Sostak and Mrs. Bhardwaj shared information about a new position, Equity & Diversity Liaison, that will be federally funded. The position provides a new support opportunity. We will use grant funds to create a position that leverages equity, race, and diversity work while addressing an over-identification concern and strengthening the home/school connection. Mrs. Sostak discussed MasterClass offerings for students to learn more about different cultures and languages. She shared a video of some of our assistants teaching a lesson in different languages. Exposure to different languages and cultures helps students become global citizens and effective communicators as outlined in our Portrait of a Graduate.

2019-2020 AND 2020-21 CALENDARS

Dr. Hudson shared that the 19-20 Final Calendar was updated with new calendar codes (related to COVID-19 Pandemic) and was approved by the ROE and ISBE. He also shared some options that are available and/or under consideration for the 20-21 school year calendar.

TECHNOLOGY FEE

The Board discussed the addition of a technology fee of $75 as an add-on to registration fee for our elementary students who will have a 1:1 device. An action item will be on the Board meeting agenda on July 13, 2020.

APPROVE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR APRIL 2020

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for April 2020 as presented.

Mr. Graupe moved, and Mr. Galfield 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.

APPROVE 2020-2021 TENTATIVE BUDGET

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to approve the 2020-2021 Tentative Budget. 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.

APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF STACEY BACHAR TO SERVE AS THE DISTRICT TREASURER FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to approve appointment of Stacey Bachar to serve as the district Treasurer for a one-year term, July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Mrs. Ross 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.

APPROVE TREASURER’S BOND RENEWAL

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to approve renewal of Treasurer’s Bond in the amount of $10,125,000 for July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 at a cost of $10,125. Mr. Graupe moved, and Mr. Galfield 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.

APPROVE THE TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to approve a one-year renewal agreement with First Student for the 2020-2021 school year as presented on J une 8, 2020 at a 4% increase over the 2019-2020 rates as amended. 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.

VENDOR PAYMENTS OVER 25K, MAY-JUNE 2020

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

CUSTODIAL CONTRACT RENEWAL

GSF USA Inc. has performed the district’s contracted cleaning services for several years. They have done an excellent job keeping the district buildings looking fantastic. The current contract is a Cost Plus contract where the district is billed for actual costs for labor, health insurance, and payroll expenses plus overhead and profit. This type of contract allows the district to maintain control over the staffing and hourly wages in the contract in order to maintain the high quality of service the district has come to expect. With the departure of Olman Cartenega this past Spring, GSF has promoted one of our current day custodians, Jose Acosta, to that role. We believe Jose will continue to make a huge difference in the quality of services that GSF USA Inc. provides to the district.

Ms. Bachar reviewed the cost summary for the 2020-2021 school year on Monday evening and answered questions. The cost summary included new hourly rates for all staff, corresponding payroll expense increases, and current insurance costs. With the new supervisor being at a significantly lower rate than the last supervisor we were able to adjust the rates of the existing staff, make them compatible with surrounding districts and the new minimum wage requirements and keep the total proposed contract increase at 0% over the 2019-2020 contract. Administration would like to recommend approval of this contract at the Board meeting on July 13, 2020.

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 9:10 p.m. to discuss matters related to collective negotiations, personnel, student issues, probable or imminent litigation, purchase and/or sale of property. Mr. Galfield moved, and Mrs. Ross 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 9:45 p.m. Mr. Galfield moved, and Mrs. Gaskill 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 9:54. 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 June 22, 2020. These minutes were approved on July 13, 2020.

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