Downers Grove Community High School District 99 Board of Education met June 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Upon the Secretary's roll call, the following Board members answered present: Nancy Kupka, President; Mike Davenport, Vice President; and Members Sherell Fuller, Dan Nicholas, Terry Pavesich, Rick Pavinato and Joanna Vazquez Drexler. Member Fuller participated by audio conference.
Also present were Hank Thiele, Superintendent; Gina Ziccardi, Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning; Scott Wuggazer, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services; Mark Staehlin, District Controller, Jim Kolodziej, Director of Physical Plant and Operations; Jill Browning, Communications Director; Student Board Member Ariel Johnson; and Juli Gniadek, Secretary.
There were no visitors.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Pavesich moved and Member Davenport seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the Minutes of the May 20, 2019 Business Meeting and the May 20, 2019 Closed Meeting.
Upon the Secretary's roll call, Members Pavesich, Davenport, Fuller, Nicholas, Pavinato, Vazquez Drexler and Kupka voted AYE. The President declared the motion carried.
2. RECEPTION OF VISITORS - PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
3. ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (ISBE) CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT PLAN
Gina Ziccardi provided a summary and reviewed the components of the Consolidated District Plan, noting she had initially introduced the Plan to the Board in April. Ms. Ziccardi stated the Plan covers general education, English leaner and special education grants. Ms. Ziccardi pointed out two major
this year: Title I funds, which in the past could be used at both schools, can only be used at South High because the percentage of free and reduced lunch students at South High is more than 10% greater than the percentage at North High; and the funds may be used at South High for a school wide plan instead of targeted assistance.
Dr. Thiele stated the Plan was up for approval by the Board later in the meeting.
4. LACROSSE AS A DISTRICT 99 FUNDED SPORT STARTING IN 2019-2020
Dr. Thiele stated he received no questions since lacrosse was first presented to the Board and the Board would be taking Action on this item later in the meeting.
5. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT NOVELS - 2019-2020
Mr. Staehlin stated California based BookPal submitted the low bid of $118,794.32 for English department novels. He shared the company had great-references, support and service. Mark Staehlin stated administration was recommending the Board approve BookPal for the purchase of the English department novels.
6. BULK PURCHASING - CMG SUPPLIES - 2019-2020
Mr. Kolodziej stated the supplies are bought in bulk for better pricing and to keep the products standardized District wide. He shared eighteen vendors submitted bids this year and, though the overall cost of supplies is higher this year due to replenishing some supplies, unit costs are still about the same as last year.
Dr. Thiele stated the Board would be taking Action on this later in the meeting.
7. COPY PAPER - 2019-2020
Jim Kolodziej stated there was a 6.34% decrease in cost this year. He noted, as a result of print management software installed District wide, the amount of white copy paper required went from 1930 cases to 1500 cases. Mr. Kolodziej stated Midland Paper, who was awarded the contract last year, was also the low bidder this year, and came in under budget.
8. MFP BiD PROGRESS
Mr. Kolodziej stated he would be bringing information on the June 12 and July 3 bid openings to the Board at the July Business Meeting.
9. MASTER FACILITY PLAN PROGRESS
Dr. Thiele shared at North High the dock has been poured and construction is ahead of schedule; at South High the field work has been delayed due to the rain, the A-wing has been gutted, ventilation is in place and the new entrance has been started.
10. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUESTS
Dr. Thiele reported the District had seven Freedom of Information Act requests this month that were responded to.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
President Kupka recognized the District 99 Education Foundation for their continued support. Dr. Thiele shared the grant awarded, a Deep Equity pilot for students, was submitted by Dr. Rob Lang, Director of Innovation in Teaching and Learning.
Member Pavesich moved and Member Vazquez Drexler seconded the motion for the Board of Education to approve the Consent Agenda which includes: A. Personnel Report - Appointment Certified; B. Personnel Report - Retirement-Administration; Retirements-Certified; ResignationsCertified; Retirements-Classified; Resignations-Classified; C. Personnel Report - Termination Classified; D. Personnel Report - Salary and Benefits - Wage Increase-Classified; E. Financial Pages; F. Acceptance of Donation - District 99 Education Foundation Grant; G. Revision o - Associate Superintendent for Student Learning; H. Resolution of Board of Education of Community High School District 99 Approving Proposed Amendments to The DuPage/West Cook Regional Special Education Association Intergovernmental Agreement; I. Resolution of Nomination for Membership on the Downers Grove Plan Commission; and J. Property and Liability Insurance Renewals.
Upon the Secretary's roll call, Members Pavesich, Vazquez Drexler, Davenport, Fuller, Nicholas, Pavinato and Kupka voted AYE. The President declared the motion carried.
12. APPROVAL OF SALARY AND BENEFITS - ADMINISTRATION
Member Davenport moved and Member Nicholas seconded the motion for the Board of Education to approve a 3.1% overall salary increase for the Administrative Group of employees and an increase in benefits as detailed in Administrative Regulations 5.204 AR1: Administrative Benefits for TRS Certified Administrators and 5.204 AR2: Administrative Benefit Summary for IMRF Administrators.
Upon the Secretary's roll call, Members Davenport, Nicholas, Pavesich, Pavinato, Vazquez Drexler, Fuller and Kupka voted AYE. The President declared the motion carried.
13. APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT'S COMPENSATION FOR 2019-2020
Member Davenport moved and Member Vazquez Drexler seconded the motion for the Board of Education to approve a 3.1% increase on the base salary of the Superintendent's contract, from $230,000 to $237,130, and a $10,000 403b contribution
Upon the Secretary's roll call, Members Davenport, Vazquez Drexler, Fuller, Nicholas, Pavesich, Pavinato and Kupka voted AYE. The President declared the motion carried.
14. APPROVAL OF ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (ISBE) CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT PLAN
Member Pavesich moved and Member Nicholas seconded the motion for the Board of Education to approve the District 99 Consolidated District Plan, as presented, for submission to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Upon the Secretary's roll call, Members Pavesich, Nicholas, Pavinato, Vazquez Drexler, Davenport, Fuller and Kupka voted AYE. The President declared the motion carried.
15. APPROVAL OF LACROSSE AS A DISTRICT 99 FUNDED SPORT STARTING IN 2019-2020
Member Pavesich moved and Member Davenport seconded the motion for the Board of Education to approve lacrosse as a District 99 funded sport starting in 2019-2020.
Upon the Secretary's roll call, Members Pavesich, Davenport, Fuller, Nicholas, Pavinato, Vazquez Drexler and Kupka voted AYE. The President declared the motion carried.
16. AWARD OF BID - ENGLISH DEPARTMENT NOVELS - 2019-2020
Member Vazquez Drexler moved and Member Pavisech seconded the motion for the Board of Education to accept the lowest responsible bid of $118,794.32 from BookPal to provide novels in accordance with the specifications, instructions and requirements provided in the May 17, 2019 "Request for Proposal for Community High School District 99 English Department Novels."
Upon the Secretary's roll call, Members Vazquez Drexler, Pavesich, Pavinato, Davenport, Fuller, Nicholas and Kupka voted AYE. The President declared the motion carried.
17. AWARD OF BID - BULK PURCHASING - CMG SUPPLIES - 2019-2020
Member Nicholas moved and Member Pavesich seconded the motion for the Board of Education to approve the award of contract for custodial, maintenance and grounds supplies to the noted vendors in the aggregate amount of $137,706.61.
Upon the Secretary's roll call, Members Nicholas, Pavesich, Pavinato, Vazquez Drexler, Davenport, Fuller and Kupka voted AYE. The President declared the motion carried.
18. AWARD OF BID - COPY PAPER - 2019-2020
Member Fuller moved and Member Vazquez Drexler seconded the motion for the Board of Education to approve an award of contract to Midland Paper, Wheeling, Illinois, for copier paper for fiscal year 2019-2020 in the amount of $55,763.02.
Upon the Secretary's roll call, Members Fuller, Vazquez Drexler, Davenport, Nicholas, Pavesich, Pavinato and Kupka voted AYE. The President declared the motion carried.
19. RECEPTION OF VISITORS – PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
20. REPORT ON LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION NETWORK OF DUPAGE (LEND)
Dr. Thiele shared he sent a synopsis of recent legislation to the Board.
21. REPORT ON SCHOOL ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION IN DUPAGE COUNTY (SASED)
No report.
22. REPORT ON DISTRICT 99 EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Member Pavesich reported the Foundation has two new Board members and anyone interested in joining the Foundation should contact Julia Beckman at beckman110@comcast.net. She shared the Foundation will be sending out an appeal in September. Dr. Thiele shared, as each phase of the construction is completed, the District will be working with the Foundation to fund specific items not in the budget.
23. REPORT ON ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS (IASB)
Member Davenport reminded Board members to sign up for the November Conference.
24. UPCOMING BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS
25. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business or discussion, Member Fuller moved and Member Vazquez Drexler seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned. Upon the unanimous voice vote of the seven members in attendance, the President declared the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
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