Aptakisic-Tripp Community Consolidated School Ditrict 102 Board of Education met Nov. 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mrs. Ross called the meeting to order at 7:05 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 (late arrival), Board Member
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Ms. Marnie Slavin Masur, Board Member
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT
Dr. Lori Wilcox, Superintendent
Dr. Robert Hudson Asst. Supt., Learning and Growth Mr. Patrick Hoover Director of Learning and Growth
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT VIA ZOOM
Ms. Stacey Bachar, Asst. Supt., Business Services/CSBO
Mrs. Jessica McIntyre, Director of Human Relations
Mr. Daniel Mortensen, Director of Facilities and Operations
OTHERS PRESENT VIA ZOOM
Staff: Mrs. Melissa Brate, Mrs. Katie Cardella, Mrs. Jen Cox, Ms. Tracy Tincknell, Mrs. Vickie Walter, and Mrs. Cheryl Wyer; Other: Mr. Yogesh Ajmire, Mrs. Lindsey Cukier, Mrs. Rachel Golinkin, Mr. Kevin Mark, and Mr. Max Tolsky
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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. Galfield moved, and Mr. Graupe seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Galfield, Mrs. Gaskill, Mr. Graupe, Mr. Libbey, and Mrs. Ross voted aye. Mr. Linn and Ms. Slavin, absent. Motion passed.
1. Approve minutes of the October 26, 2020 Board of Education Meeting
2. Approve minutes of the October 26, 2020 Executive Session to Remain Confidential PERSONNEL/VACANCY REPORT
Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to approve the items listed on the Personnel Report as presented. Mr. Galfield moved, and Mrs. Gaskill seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Galfield, Mrs. Gaskill, Mr. Graupe, Mr. Libbey, and Mrs. Ross voted aye. Mr. Linn and Ms. Slavin, absent. Motion passed.
Leaves of Absence
Mary Pum, Early Childhood Classroom Aide requesting a leave of absence beginning on or before December 10, 2020 through March 29, 2021 with an intent to return on March 30, 2021
Susan Sokol, classroom aide requesting a leave of absence beginning on November 23, 2020 through December 18, 2020 with an intent to return on January 4, 2021
Personnel Updates
Pay adjustment to $17.50 per hour for TBE classroom aide group
Vacancies
Meridian School
Extended Sub Assignment for Early Childhood Classroom Aide at Meridian School beginning on or before December 10 and ends March 29, 2021
BOARD CALENDAR
A list of upcoming Board meetings and other significant district events was provided as an informational item.
IASB 2020 RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Graupe discussed IASB resolutions one through eight and reaffirmed existing positions on nine through eleven in preparation for the IASB Delegate Assembly meeting on November 14. Board members provided feedback regarding the resolutions and determined how they wanted to vote.
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS DAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020
November 15 is designated as School Board Members Day in Illinois. Dr. Wilcox thanked Board members for their support, commitment and passion to D102. They will be receiving D102 spirit wear as a thank you gift.
COVID-19 UPDATE
Dr. Wilcox shared the latest metrics, which continue to trend in the wrong direction, and the impact of those metrics on planning. On November 4, the Executive Director of the LCHD said we’ve moved beyond “substantial community transmission” to “hyper community transmission.” Dr. Wilcox shared the local and regional test positivity rates. D102 schools will remain closed for now. Face-to-face contact will be limited to essential therapy for low incidence students (EC and Guided), supply pick up, food pick up, and the bookmobile at this time.
WINTER MAP TESTING UPDATE
Dr. Hudson provided a brief update on the status of NWEA MAP testing in grades 3-8. He shared the testing timeline. Students and staff are doing a great job navigating remote testing. He will provide a more detailed update at a future Board meeting on the process and lessons learned throughout this Winter 2020 window.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST/RESPONSE
Ms. Bachar shared her response to a recent FOIA request from Mr. Vince Espi at LocalLabs. Mr. Espi requested copies of contracts involving guest speakers for the 2019-2020 school year.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Ms. Bachar and the Finance Committee met prior to the Board Meeting. She shared a recap of the meeting.
VISITORS' QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
Mrs. Rachel Golinkin, 80 Newfield Drive, Buffalo Grove and Mr. Kevin Mark, 190 Prairie Road, Buffalo Grove wanted to know when the district plans on having students back in the classroom. Dr. Wilcox shared that the Lake County Health Department metrics drive our timeline and decision making. When the metrics improve and are going in the right direction, we will resume planning for bringing some students back to school for in-person learning. Mrs. Ross thanked the teachers, staff, and community members for providing the best education possible under the circumstances.
OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Mrs. Ross asked the Board for suggestions on what should be published in the next D102uesday.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
Mrs. Ross entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 p.m. Mr. Galfield moved, and Mr. Libbey 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 November 9, 2020. These minutes were approved on November 23, 2020.
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