Cass School District 63 Board of Education met May 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Also in attendance:
Kerry J. Foderaro, Superintendent of Schools
Gayle L. Wilson, Recording Secretary & Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
CLOSED SESSION
Discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of a specific employee or employees of the District.
Vice President Absalonsen moved and Member Johnson seconded a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of a specific employee or employees of the District.
Roll call
Aye
President Camden
Vice President Absalonsen
Secretary Esposito
Member Carrino
Member Johnson
Member McCollian
Nay
Motion carried, 6 to 0.
OPEN SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 7:34 p.m. Upon roll being called, the following members answered present: President Shelly Camden, Vice President Absalonsen, Secretary Alice Esposito, Member Brad Carrino, Member Lana Johnson and Member Jeff McCollian. Member Michael Ockrim arrived at 7:38 p.m.
Also in attendance:
Kerry J. Foderaro, Superintendent of Schools
Gayle Wilson, Recording Secretary & Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Cass Junior High School students Kelan Nicol and Nicholas Villagomez led the Board of Education in the Pledge of Allegiance. Kelan and Nicholas recently participated in a Water Design Competition at which they qualified for the State Competition.
RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE
President Camden welcomed:
Deb Dolehide, Dave Ambroz, Kathy Shingler, Tom Shingler, Maggie Costantini, Kristyn Cochrane, Jessica Ruiz, Jack Magic, Janet Miller, Kelan Nicol, Jennifer Fetty, David Pietrucha, Lauren Grochowski, Audrey Vaci, Brian Reinke, William Shingler, Lynn Polit, Gordon Schweitzer, Mark Friedman, Sue Kelsey, Krista Jamrose, Kevin Shingler, Theresa Murphy, Nancy Kotzum, Pam Nosbisch, Kathy Jensen, Laurie Wyent, Diane Delach, Niko Villagomez, Jim Fetty, Cami Nicol, David Ambroz, Theresa West, Lori Reinke, Leland Wagne, Mary Ambroz, Christy Sells, Craig Damrow, Sally McCarthy, Marie Musil, Greg Kirchen, Tom Jensen, Karen Hyder, Angela Zurawski, Nick Villagomez, Joanne Riesgo, Andy Nicol, Mary Ambroz, Debbie Vacco, Beverly Shingler, Katie Doyle, Michele James, and Steve Griesbach
There were no Public Comments.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES
The following individuals were recognized. Some were recognized for their years of service in the District and others were celebrated for their upcoming retirement:
10 Years of Service
Craig Damrow, Lauren Grochowski, Krista Jamrose, Greg Kirchen, Christina Sells, and Katie Summers
15 Years of Service
Dan Farias, Ken Kohnke, Marie Musil, and Theresa West
20 Years of Service
Mary Kay McSheffery and Kevin Shingler
25 Years of Service
Audrey Vaci
Retiring at the Close of the 2018/19 School Year
Mary Ambroz, Jen Fetty, Kathy Jensen, Mary Kay McSheffery, Lori Reinke, Joanne Riesgo, Kevin Shingler, and Debbie Vacco
Each honoree was given a gift and the retirees had an opportunity to say a few words:
Mary Ambroz, Concord Elementary School Teacher Assistant, shared that she enjoyed every one of her 18 years in the District.
Jen Fetty, Cass Junior High School Special Education Teacher, stated that she has always felt grateful for working in such a wonderful district for all these years. She will miss working here but is looking forward to the next chapter.
Kathy Jensen, Concord Elementary School Second Grade Teacher, stated that time has gone by very quickly. She thanked the Board for giving her the opportunity to have been a part of Cass School District 63 and shared that this is a wonderful district to work in.
Lori Reinke, Cass Junior High School Teacher Assistant, is retiring after first working in the district as a Substitute Teacher in 2011, but then came on staff as a teacher assistant three years ago. She shared that she plans to continue to substitute teach in the District.
Joanne Riesgo, Concord Elementary School Reading Specialist, shared that she feels very lucky to have worked in Cass School District 63. She has been very happy in the District but is looking forward to retirement.
Kevin Shingler, Concord Elementary School Third Grade Teacher, shared that he started working in the District as a Kindergarten Teacher and moved to higher grade levels from there. He credited his success as a teacher to all the individuals he has worked with through the years.
Debbie Vacco, Concord Elementary School Health and Administrative Assistant shared that it has been a pleasure working at Concord Elementary School. She has enjoyed watching the children grow and thrive.
President Camden and Superintendent Foderaro, on behalf of the Board of Education, Administration and School District, expressed sincere gratitude to all the retirees for their years of dedication and significant efforts in Cass School District 63, as well a heartfelt congratulations.
In addition, on behalf of CARE, Member Johnson presented each retiree with a gift.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes of the April 23, 2019 Board of Education Closed Meeting
B. Approval of Minutes of the April 23, 2019 Board of Education Meeting
C. Approval of Minutes of the April 23, 2019 Reorganization Board of Education
Meeting
D. Receipt of Budget Report – April, 2019
E. Approval of Payroll – April, 2019
F. Approval of Bills and Additional Bills – May, 2019
G. Receipt of Investment Report– April, 2019
H. Approval of Personnel Report
I. Approval of Treasurer Surety Bond & Resolution
J. Approval of School Student Lunch Intergovernmental Agreement with Center
Cass School District 66
Vice President Esposito moved and Member McCollian seconded a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with Additional Bills as presented.
Roll call
Aye
President Camden
Vice President Absalonsen
Secretary Esposito
Member Carrino
Member Johnson
Member McCollian
Member Ockrim
Nay
Motion carried, 7 to 0.
REPORTS
A. CAss Resources for Enrichment (CARE) Report
Lana Johnson shared that the Eighth Grade Dance was enjoyed by all. She added that CARE had a very successful year and they have most of the needed volunteers to start the 2019/20 school year.
B. Discussion of and Possible Action on CAss Resources for Enrichment (CARE) Donations
Secretary Esposito moved and Member McCollian seconded a motion to approve the generous donation of $31,650.00 by the CAss Resources for Enrichment (CARE) for 2019/20 Operating Budget as presented.
Roll call
Aye
President Camden
Vice President Absalonsen
Secretary Esposito
Member Carrino
Member Johnson
Member McCollian
Member Ockrim
Nay
Motion carried, 7 to 0.
C. Administrators’ Reports
Superintendent Foderaro shared that Graduation is approaching and all Board Members are invited to this momentous event.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion of Board of Education Committees
Chairperson Esposito stated that the next Finance Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
B. Discussion of and Possible Action on HVAC Summer Project, Concord Elementary School Roof Replacement and Concord Elementary School & Cass Junior High School Rooftop Solar Panels
Ms. Michelle James of CTS, the District’s performance contractor discussed the roof, HVAC and solar panels planned projects. The solar panels will be installed over the summer. Any remaining work will be done, as best as it can be, when students are not in class in the fall. The Cass Junior High School and Concord Elementary School rooftop solar panels will produce approximately $600,000 in savings over a 25-year period. The Concord Elementary School roof will be completely removed and replaced including the gas lines, which are in poor condition, prior to the instillation of the solar panels. There will be a full-time on- site project manager throughout the duration of the project.
Member Ockrim moved and Member Johnson seconded a motion to approve the Summer 2019 HVAC Project with CTS as presented.
Roll call
Aye
President Camden
Vice President Absalonsen
Secretary Esposito
Member Carrino
Member Johnson
Member McCollian
Member Ockrim
Nay
Motion carried, 7 to 0.
Member McCollian moved and Vice President Absalonsen seconded a motion to approve the Summer 2019 Concord Elementary School Roof Project with CTS as presented.
Roll call
Aye
President Camden
Vice President Absalonsen
Secretary Esposito
Member Carrino
Member Johnson
Member McCollian
Member Ockrim
Nay
Motion carried, 7 to 0.
Member Ockrim moved and Member Johnson seconded a motion to approve the Concord Elementary School and Cass Junior High School Roof Solar Panel Projects with CTS as presented.
Roll call
Aye
President Camden
Vice President Absalonsen
Secretary Esposito
Member Carrino
Member Johnson
Member McCollian
Member Ockrim
Nay
Motion carried, 7 to 0.
C. Discussion of the Selection Process for the Superintendent of Schools for the 2020/21 School Year
Dr. Mark Friedman and Mr. Steve Griesbach of BWP and Associates, the District’s Executive Search Firm reviewed the timeline for the superintendent search process along with the various avenues the Board of Education could explore to complete the process. The firm is planning to open the application process in August, 2019.
New Business
A. Discussion of and Possible Action on Resolution declaring the intention to issue $1,500,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds for the purpose of increasing the District’s Working Cash Fund and directing that notice of such intention be published in the manner provided by law
Superintendent Foderaro reviewed the Resolution declaring the intent to issue $1,500,000 in Working Cash Fund Bonds to pay for the Concord Elementary School Roof. The Board will be asked to formally act on the Bond at the June Board of Education Meeting.
Secretary Esposito moved and Vice President Absalonsen seconded a motion to approve the Resolution declaring the intention to issue $1,500,000 in Working Cash Fund Bonds for the purpose of increasing the District’s Working Cash Fund and directing that notice of such intention be published in the manner provided by law as presented.
Roll call
Aye
President Camden
Vice President Absalonsen
Secretary Esposito
Member Carrino
Member Johnson
Member McCollian
Member Ockrim
Nay
Motion carried, 7 to 0.
B. Discussion of First Reading of Recommended Policies
Superintendent Foderaro reviewed the recommended policy updates. The Board will be asked to formally act on these recommended policy updates at the June Board of Education meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
BOARD MEMBER REMARKS
There were no Board Member Remarks.
BOARD SECRETARY ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE
The Board of Education received thank you notes from Teacher Angela Zurawski and from Teacher Assistant Mary Kay McSheffery.
The Board of Education received a FOIA request from SMART Local 265.
The next Regular Board of Education Meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 in the District Community Room.
The Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice President Absalonsen moved and Member Johnson seconded a motion to adjourn this Board of Education Meeting of May 21, 2019. Voice vote; All Ayes. Motion Carried 7 to 0.
https://www.cassd63.org/cms/lib/IL50000471/Centricity/Domain/42/05.21.2019_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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