Aptakisic-Tripp Community Consolidated School District 102 Board of Education met Sept. 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mrs. Ross called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
Upon the roll being called by Mr. Galfield, the following Board members answered present:
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Mrs. Ellyn Ross Board President
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT VIA ZOOM
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
Dr. Robert Hudson Asst. Supt., Learning and Growth
Mrs. Jessica McIntyre Director of Human Relations
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT VIA ZOOM
Ms. Stacey Bachar Asst. Supt., Business Services/CSBO
Mr. Patrick Hoover Director of Learning and Growth
OTHERS PRESENT VIA ZOOM
Staff: Mrs. Louisa Baddeley, Ms. Rebecca Behnke, Mrs. Katie Cardella, Mrs. Jen Cox, Ms. Dana Elliott, Ms. Kelly Facer, Ms. Laurie Friman, Mrs. Stacey Hanson, Ms. Jamie Holmes, Ms. Merilee Janusz, Ms. Carolyn Lewis, Mrs. Marie Libbey, Ms. Michelle Mnichowicz, Ms. Kathryn Seveska, Ms. Tracy Tincknell, Mrs. Vickie Walter, and Mrs. Cheryl Wyer
Parents: Ms. Lindsey Cukier, Dr. Dalia Davood, Ms. Jen Gallagher, Mrs. Kim, Mrs. Amy Kingan, Ms. Katie Mark, Mrs. Laura Sherman, Mr. Max Tolsky, Ms. Jane Volfson
COMMUNICATION
Mrs. Ross read a few letters of appreciation from teachers thanking the Board and Administration for their leadership and their commitment to the safety of students, staff, and community during this challenging time.
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.
PERSONNEL/VACANCY REPORT
Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to approve the items listed on the Personnel Report as amended.
Ms. Slavin 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.
Reassignments and Transfers
Ekaterina Holland, from EL aide to emergent bilingual teacher at Aptakisic Junior High School for the 2020-2021 school year; MA, Step 1
Leaves of Absence
Anna DeRango, third grade teacher at Pritchett Elementary School requesting an 18-week maternity/FMLA Leave of Absence beginning on or before November 2, 2020 through April 6, 2021
Kelli Kottmeyer, second grade teacher at Pritchett Elementary School requesting a 10-week maternity/FMLA Leave of Absence beginning on or before November 29, 2020 through February 19, 2021
Nicole Vettraino Stott, orchestra teacher at Aptakisic Junior High School requesting a 10-week maternity/FMLA Leave of Absence beginning on or before January 7, 2021 through March 19, 2021
Vacancies
District-wide
Maintenance and Facilities truck driver
Aptakisic Junior High School
Long-term substitute for orchestra teacher at Aptakisic Junior High School beginning on or before January 7, 2021 through March 19, 2021
Pritchett School
Long-term substitute for third grade teacher at Pritchett Elementary School beginning on or before November 2, 2020 through April 6, 2021
Long-term substitute for second grade teacher at Pritchett Elementary School beginning on or before November 29, 2020 through February 19, 2021
Tripp School
Long-term substitute for kindergarten classroom teacher beginning on or before October 19, 2020 through December 18, 2020
BOARD CALENDAR
A list of upcoming Board meetings and other significant district events was provided as an informational item.
STATEMENT FROM BOARD MEMBER SCOTT LINN
Mr. Scott Linn announced that he will be retiring from the Board at the end of his term. He stated he was honored to work with a great group of people and it was a tremendous experience to work with the D102 community.
UPDATE FROM POLICY COMMITTEE
The Policy Committee met on Wednesday, September 9 and reviewed PRESS edition 104 and 105.
These policies will come to the Board for a first reading on September 29. Moving forward, the committee members will facilitate a discussion about the policies under review when they are brought to the Board for a first reading.
PARENT PARTNERSHIP AND SUPPORT
Dr. Wilcox shared a recap of some virtual parent sessions as well as a preview of some upcoming discussions. She also shared some of the resources offered to D102 parents to partner and support during remote learning. Over 60 parents participated in the parent support session that followed the monthly PTO meeting which gave parents an opportunity for conversation and questions. In addition, we have staff members who are providing ongoing, dedicated support. These parent liaisons are Sadie Meyer, and Cheryl Wyer.
IN-PERSON LEARNING DECISION MAKING METRICS
The consortium districts are examining local, county, regional and state metrics to guide decision making about in-person learning. Dr. Wilcox shared a draft of metrics that could be updated regularly and housed on our website using the ECRA dashboard tool. The Board supported the idea of having a dashboard on our website. A mock-up dashboard will be presented at the September 29 Board meeting.
On October 5 the Board will evaluate to determine if it is safe for some students and staff to return to in-person learning.
PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT E-LEARNING 2.0 PLAN
State law requires the Board of Education to conduct a public hearing to adopt the E-Learning 2.0 plan.
Dr. Hudson made a brief presentation on the history of the E-Learning timetable and answered questions. Mrs. Ross thanked Dr. Hudson and the E-Learning Taskforce for their hard work and dedication.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT E-LEARNING 2.0 PLAN
Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to open the Public Hearing to adopt the E-Learning 2.0 Plan. Mrs. Ross 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.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT E-LEARNING 2.0 PLAN
Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to close the Public Hearing to adopt the E-Learning 2.0 Plan. Mrs. Ross 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.
APPROVE THE RESOLUTION FOR THE RESOLUTION TO ADOPT E-LEARNING 2.0 PLAN
Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to approve the resolution to adopt the E-Learning 2.0 plan. Mr. Graupe 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.
UPDATE ON FALL ASSESSMENTS
Dr. Hudson and Mr. Hoover provided an update on plans for measuring student growth and progress during the fall. Assessment of student learning and growth is an ongoing process that takes on different forms for various purposes. NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) is an adaptive test that is used in D102 to measure individual growth and progress in the areas of Reading and Mathematics for students in grades 2-8. The last MAP administration window was Winter, 2019. We are tentatively planning to administer MAP testing remotely in November 2020 (Winter, 2020).
APPROVE TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JUNE, 2020
Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for June 2020 as presented.
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.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING RECAP
Ms. Bachar provided a recap of the Finance Committee Meeting held prior to the Board meeting.
Administration will be recommending approval of the Final 2020-2021 Budget on September 29, 2020.
The next Finance Committee meeting will be November 11, 2020.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST/RESPONSE
Ms. Bachar will share her response to a recent FOIA request from Shazia Ali.
VISITORS' QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
The following D102 parents had questions and comments: Ms. Lindsey Cukier has concerns about the schedule of Tripp’s open house and how there is only one time for classroom teacher presentations. She said although e-learning has improved, she would like to see less downtime and more rigor. She also wanted to know what metrics are being used to determine when in-person school will resume. She would like to see in-person learning available for the younger students first. Dr. Dalia Davood echoed what Ms. Cukier stated. She also added that a dashboard would be great to have and wanted to know if we would track and document COVID-19 cases. Ms. Volfson would like to see the students back in the classrooms and wondered why other schools in the area are opening up and our schools are not. She also had concerns about the social/emotional health of students, too much screen time, and difficulties for working parents during remote learning.
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 8:37 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, 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 9:12 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 9:31. 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 September 14, 2020. These minutes were approved on September 29, 2020.
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