Consolidated High School District 125 Board of Education met Sept. 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
ROLL CALL
President Frost called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. On roll call, Mr. Frost, Mr. Weisberg, Mrs. Agrawal, Mrs. Moons, Mrs. Neault and Mrs. Shang answered. Also, in attendance were Superintendent Twadell, Mr. Carney, Mr. Gobble, Recording Secretary Adamczyk and 3 guests.
CURRICULUM TEAM PRESENTATION
The Fine Arts Core Team of Abra Chusid, Katie Hyken, Caitlin McGovern, and Tiffany Van Cleaf presented on the varied ways Fine Arts is approaching Remote instruction in Theatre, Art, Music and Dance.
APPROVAL OF CURRICULUM CHANGE PROPOSALS
Mr. Weisberg moved, seconded by Mrs. Neault that the Board of Education approve the Curriculum Change Proposals, as presented for the 2021-2022 school year. On roll call, Mr. Weisberg, Mrs. Neault, Mrs. Shang, Mr. Frost, Mrs. Agrawal and Mrs. Moons voted aye. The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BOARD POLICY UPDATES (FIRST READING)
The Board of Education was presented with a first reading on Board Policy Updates from PRESS Issue 103. The Board will take final action at its next regular meeting.
GRADUATE PROGRAM APPROVALS
Mr. Weisberg moved, seconded by Mrs. Neault that the Board of Education approve the IMRF Resolution for Benefit Protection Leave Service Credit, as presented. On roll call, Mr. Weisberg, Mrs. Neault,
Mrs. Moons, Mrs. Shang, Mr. Frost and Mrs. Agrawal voted aye. The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF RTA LETTER FOR DOOR ACCESS AS PART OF EBA2
Mrs. Moons moved, seconded by Mrs. Agrawal that the Board of Education approve the RTA Letter with Siemen’s to continue to provide door access for the East Building Addition Phase 2, at a cost not to exceed $581,482.00. On roll call Mrs. Moons, Mrs. Agrawal, Mrs. Neault, Mrs. Shang, Mr. Frost and Mr. Weisberg voted aye. The motion carried unanimously.
AWARD OF CARPET INSTALLATION BID (FIRST READING)
The Board of Education was presented with a first reading on the replacement of carpet. The focus for this round would be teachers’ offices, Rm. 2104, West Auditorium walkways, and upper corridor from Patriot lobby to the musical suites. The Board will take final action at its next regular meeting.
APPROVAL OF WIGHT TO MOVE TO CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS PHASE FOR SUMMER 2021 (FIRST READING)
The Board of Education was presented with a first reading on the Design Development drawings for the upcoming summer work. The Board will then be asked for approval to allow Wight to develop construction drawings and Gilbane to conduct a bid for Summer 2021 work. The bid results will be presented to the Board at the February 2021 Board meeting for final approval of Summer 2021 projects. The Board will take final action at its next regular meeting.
FOIA REQUESTS
The Board of Education was presented with three requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the status of the District’s response.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Mrs. Agrawal moved, seconded by Mr. Weisberg that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda Items, as presented. On roll call, Mrs. Agrawal, Mr. Weisberg, Mrs. Moons, Mrs. Neault, Mr. Frost, and Mrs. Shang voted aye. The motion carried unanimously
1) Approve the regular meeting minutes of August 17, 2020, special meeting and executive session meeting minutes of September 10, 2020.
2) Approve the appointment of the individual as noted in the Agenda Booklet of September 21, 2020, for: Jaimie Oh as the Director of Communications, effective September 28, 2020, at a salary to be determined as part of the 2020-2021 administrative salary pool.
3) Approve the appointment of the individuals as noted in the Agenda Booklet of September 21, 2020, for: Christina Anker, Communication Arts; Danielle Colletti, Student Services; Nicole Lombardo, Communication Arts; Crystal Maleski, Communications; and Debra Osicek, Student Learning Programs, as presented.
4) Accept the resignations as noted in the Agenda Booklet of September 21, 2020, for: Kristin Baumann, Communications; Griffin Dwyer, Student Services; David Graham, Information Services; Jean Graddy; Business Services; and Danielle Siwik, Applied Arts, as presented.
5) Approve the leaves of absence as noted in the Agenda Booklet of September 21, 2020, for: Nicole Demarakis, World Languages; Mark Hiebert, Fine Arts; Adrienne Ruzicka, Social Studies; Scott Eriksen, Special Education; Maria Pineda, Special Education; and Ellyn Ross, Student Learning Programs, as presented.
6) Approve the appointment of the long-term substitute as noted in the Agenda Booklet of September 21, 2020, for: Ashley Bareta, Applied Arts, as presented.
7) Approve the 2019-2020 Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits Report, as presented.
8) Approval of Bills (including travel-related expenses of members of the Board of Education, and of employees)
9) Approval of Financial Statement.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Weisberg moved, seconded by Mrs. Neault that the meeting be adjourned. By voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. (9:23 p.m.)
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