Lake County Gazette

Stevenson High School Consolidated High School District 125 Board of Education met Oct. 19.

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, Mr. Gorson, Mrs. Moons, Mrs. Neault and Mrs. Shang answered. Also, in attendance were Superintendent Twadell, Mr. Carney, Mr. Gobble, Recording Secretary Adamczyk and 35 guests.

VISITORS’ STATEMENTS

The following persons respectively commented on the District’s Remote Learning + Model:

Barb Tolbert, Anna Trunova, Chris George, Christina George, Jay Swidler, Andrei Neuhaus, Sandra Simon, Tracey Hashemi, Amanda Eliot, Robin Schoolman and Maria Neuhaus.

INFORMATIONAL REPORT

Superintendent Twadell and Principal Gobble provided an update for the Remote Learning + Model and initial planning for second semester.

APPROVAL OF BOARD POLICY UPDATES

Mr. Weisberg moved, seconded by Mrs. Neault that the Board of Education adopt the policy updates contained in PRESS Plus Issue 103, as presented. By voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

GRADUATE PROGRAM APPROVALS

The Board of Education was presented with graduate program approvals as of October 2020.

APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NETRIX FOR IRC

Mr. Weisberg moved, seconded by Mr. Gorson that the Board of Education Netrix to perform recommended changes and enhancements to the Interactive Report Card at a cost not to exceed $90,200.00. On roll call, Mr. Weisberg, Mr. Gorson, Mrs. Moons, Mrs. Neault, Mrs. Shang, Mr. Frost and Mrs. Agrawal voted aye. The motion carried unanimously.

AUTHORIZATION FOR WIGHT TO MOVE TO CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS PHASE FOR SUMMER 2021

Mrs. Moons moved, seconded by Mr. Weisberg that the Board of Education approve Wight and Co. to develop construction drawings for Summer 2021 renovations at a cost not to exceed $140,600.00. On roll call Mrs. Moons, Mr. Weisberg, Mrs. Agrawal, Mr. Gorson, Mrs. Neault, Mrs. Shang and Mr. Frost voted aye. The motion carried unanimously.

AUTHORIZATION FOR GILBANE TO CONDUCT BIDS FOR SUMMER 2021 RENOVATION PROJECTS

Mrs. Moons moved, seconded by Mr. Weisberg that the Board of Education authorize Gilbane to conduct a bid for the Summer 2021 Renovation Projects. On roll call, Mrs. Moons, Mr. Weisberg, Mrs. Agrawal, Mr. Gorson, Mrs. Neault, Mrs. Shang and Mr. Frost voted aye. The motion carried unanimously.

AWARD OF CARPET INSTALLATION BID

Mrs. Neault moved, seconded by Mr. Weisberg that the Board of Education award the installation of Carpet associated with the Summer 2021 renovation work to Libertyville Tile and Carpet at a cost not to exceed $162,550.00 and the purchase of carpet from Tarkett at a cost not to exceed $104,926.62. On roll call, Mrs. Neault, Mr. Weisberg, Mrs. Agrawal, Mr. Gorson, Mrs. Moons, Mrs. Shang and Mr. Frost voted aye. The motion carried unanimously.

AWARD OF THIRD BID PACKAGE ASSOCIATED W/EAST BUILDING ADDITION – PHASE 2

Mrs. Moons moved, seconded by Mr. Weisberg that the Board of Education award the contracts for the East Building Addition - Phase 2 (Bid Package 3) as presented above at a cost not to exceed $4,938.003.00. On roll call, Mrs. Moons, Mr. Weisberg, Mrs. Agrawal, Mr. Gorson, Mrs. Neault, Mrs. Shang and Mr. Frost voted aye. The motion carried unanimously.

AUTHORIZATION FOR EXTERIOR ENVELOPE SERVICES CONTRACT RELATED TO EBA2

Mr. Weisberg moved, seconded by Mrs. Shang that the Board of Education authorize Sean Carney to award a contract, not to exceed $109,300.00 to the Exterior Envelope Consulting firm recommended by Wight, Gilbane and reviewed by Robbins Schwartz. On roll call, Mr. Weisberg, Mrs. Shang, Mr. Frost, Mrs. Agrawal, Mr. Gorson, Mrs. Moons and Mrs. Neault voted aye. The motion carried unanimously.

ACCEPTANCE & FILING OF AUDIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020 (FIRST READING)

The Board of Education was presented with a first reading on the audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020. There were no material misstatements; no deficiencies in internal controls and followed requirements that could have an effect on major Federal Programs. The Board of Education will take final action at its next regular board meeting.

APPROVAL OF ANNUAL APPLE EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (FIRST READING)

The Board of Education was presented with a first reading on the technology needs from Apple. we are looking to purchase 30 imacs, 30 macbook pros,175 macbook airs, 32 - 16” macbook pros, 1300 ipads, 1300 cases for the ipads, and applecare+ for all equipment. The Board of Education will take final action at its next regular board meeting.

AUTHORIZATION OF CERTIFICATE FOR THE 2020 TAX LEVY (FIRST READING)

The Board of Education was presented with a first reading on the 2020 Tax Levy. The 2020 Tax Levy is for taxes collected in June and September 2021 and used to finance operations for the 2021-22 school year. The Board of Education will take final action at its next regular board meeting.

FOIA REQUESTS

The Board of Education was presented with two requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the status of the District’s response.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

Mrs. Neault moved, seconded by Mrs. Agrawal that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda Items, as presented. On roll call, Mrs. Neault, Mrs. Agrawal, Mr. Gorson, Mrs. Moons, Mrs. Shang, Mr. Frost and Mr. Weisberg voted aye. The motion carried unanimously.

1) Approve the regular meeting minutes of September 21, 2020.

2) Approve the appointment of the individuals as noted in the Agenda Booklet of October 19, 2020, for: Rose Wimer, Athletics, as presented.

3) Approve the change of leaves of absence as noted in the Agenda Booklet of October 19, 2020, for: Ellyn Ross, Student Learning Programs, as presented.

4) Approve the leaves of absence as noted in the Agenda Booklet of October 19, 2020, for: Jamie Rieman, Applied Arts, as presented.

5) Approve the appointment of the long-term substitutes as noted in the Agenda Booklet of October 19, 2020, for: Mary Czaplewski, Special Education; Ryan Hutchins, Special Education; Lauren Rinchiuso, Special Education; Maureen Rubenstein, Special Education; and Sarah Stolzenberg, Special Education, as presented.

6) Approval of Bills (including travel-related expenses of members of the Board of Education, and of employees)

7) Approval of Financial Statement.

ADJOURNMENT

Mrs. Neault moved, seconded by Mr. Weisberg that the meeting be adjourned. By voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. (9:50 p.m.)

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