DuPage High School District 88 Educational Focus Board met Oct. 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call To Order
Mrs. Cain, President of the Board, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
Members Present: Mrs. Cain, Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson
Members Absent: None.
Others Present: Dr. Helton, Dr. Gourley, Dr. Lenaghan, Mr. Hoster, Mr. Bolden, Mrs. Barbanente, Mrs. Tsagalis, Mrs. Brink, Mrs. Petrbok, staff and community members.
4. Petitions and Hearings
During our Board Meeting on Monday, October 21, 2019, Mr. John Kruse addressed the Board of Education concerning his thoughts on Pensions, (local and state) Charter Schools in New Orleans, and online Charter Schools.
5. Recognition of District 88 Successes
A. 88's Best Student
88’s Best Student, Parvathy Nair from Addison Trail, was recognized for the month of October. She was congratulated on her many accomplishments. Parvathy thanked the Board, her teachers, and her family for support.
Mrs. Cain called for a break at 7:50 p.m.
Mrs. Cain called the meeting back to order at 7:52 p.m.
Members Present: Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Mrs. Cain
Members Absent: None.
B. Principals Month
In honor of National Principals Month, Dr. Helton recognized Principals, Mr. Michael Bolden of Addison Trail High School, and Dr. Daniel Krause of Willowbrook High School, for their service and dedication. The villages of Addison, Lombard, Villa Park, and the State of Illinois, and with the District 88 School Board, adopted a proclamation to recognize the principals.
Mrs. Jessen moved and Mr. Finnegan seconded to adopt the resolution of National Principals Month.
Voice vote.
Motion carried.
6. Educational Focus Item
A. ESSA Update: Preliminary Standardized Test Scores
Dr. Jamie Gourley, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, provided an update on District 88’s preliminary Standardized Assessment Results from the 2018-2019 school year. The data that was presented is a component of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan and will be a part of the district and school report cards when released at the end of October. This presentation included preliminary SAT, ACCESS for ELs, and Illinois Science Assessment Results.
Dr. Helton spoke and provided information on the data that Dr. Gourley presented and how the benchmarks for the data was determined for the state and nationally.
7. Motion To Establish Consent Agenda
Mrs. Jessen moved and Ms. Knauf seconded to establish the consent agenda of items 7A through 7E, as presented.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mrs. Cain Nays: None.
Motion carried.
A. Approve the List of Bills for September 2019, in the amount of $5,939,166.28.
B. Approve the Fundraisers exceeding $1,000.00.
C. Approve Shared Services Report.
D. Approve the Disposal List.
E. Approve meeting minutes from September 9, 2019, through September 23, 2019.
1) Minutes of the September 9, 2019, Regular Business Board meeting.
2) Minutes of the September 9, 2019, Closed Session Board meeting. (Closed Session tab)
3) Minutes of the September 10, 2019, Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting.
4) Minutes of the September 23, 2019, Educational Focus Board meeting.
5) Minutes of the September 23, 2019, Closed Session Board meeting.
(Closed Session tab)
8. Motion To Approve Consent Agenda
Mrs. Jessen moved and Ms. Finnegan seconded to approve the consent agenda of items 7A through 7E, as presented.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None
Motion carried.
9. Separate Action Items
A. Treasurer's Report for September 2019
Mrs. Jessen moved and Mr. Edmier seconded to approve the Treasurer’s Report for August 2019.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
B. Budget Status Report as of September 2019
Mrs. Jessen moved and Ms. Knauf seconded to approve the Treasurer’s Report for September 2019.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
C. List of Bills Exceeding $5,000.00
Mrs. Jessen moved and Mr. Edmier seconded to approve the List of Bills exceeding $5,000.00.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
D. Approve the Fundraisers exceeding $1,000.00.
Mrs. Jessen moved and Ms. Finnegan seconded to approve the fundraisers exceeding 1,000.00.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None. Motion Carried.
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E. Personnel Report
Mrs. Jessen moved and Ms. Knauf seconded to approve the Personnel Report as presented.
CERTIFIED STAFF UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
Amy Peschke
Willowbrook Special-Education Teacher
Effective: February 6, 2020 - May 22, 2020
CLASSIFIED STAFF APPOINTMENT:
Carla Rodriguez
Willowbrook Special-Education Teacher Aide Salary: $13,035.54
Effective: October 31, 2019
CLASSIFIED STAFF RESIGNATIONS:
Rachel Cain
Addison Trail Achieve Teacher Aide Effective: November 1, 2019
Marquis Green
Willowbrook Behavior Interventionist Effective: October 11, 2019
Patty Ladas
District Office Vocational Assistant Effective: March 1, 2020
DanielTravis nd
Willowbrook 2 Shift Custodial Foreman Effective: October 21, 2019
CLASSIFIED STAFF TERMINATION:
Ashley Talley
Willowbrook In-School Intervention Teacher Aide Effective: October 21, 2019
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
F. Donation
Mrs. Jessen moved and Ms. Knauf seconded to approve the Personnel Report as presented.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
10. Information/Discussion Items
A. Tax Levy 2019
Mr. Edward Hoster, Chief Financial Officer, presented information regarding the tax levy process. He also introduced the 2019 Tax Levy Schedule and said he would provide a resolution for the estimated tax levy for the Board to adopt during its next meeting, November 18, 2019.
Mr. Olson exited the room at 8:33 p.m. and re-entered the room at 8:37 p.m.
B. Credit Card Summary
Mr. Hoster reviewed the district’s credit card use report for September 2019, as outlined in Board Policy 4:55 Use of Credit and Procurement Cards.
C. Review of Board Policies (1st Reading)- As reviewed by the Board Policy Committee on September 17, 2019.
Dr. Helton expressed the recommendations from the 2019 Board Policy Committee for the following policies, as presented.
I. School District Organization
1:30 School District Philosophy Policy Edited
II. School Board
2:20 Powers and Duties of the School Board; Indemnification Adopt as Presented
2:110 Qualifications, Terms, and Duties of Board Officers Adopt as Presented
2:140 Communications To and From the Board Adopt as Presented
2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure Policy Edited
2:230 NEW Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board Policy Edited
III. General School Administration
3:70 Succession of Authority-Administrative Procedures Policy Edited
IV. Operational Services
4:190 NEW Targeted School Violence Prevention Program Policy Edited
V. General Personnel
5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves Policy Edited
VI. Instruction
6:15 School Accountability Adopt as Presented
11. School Recognitions – Principals
Addison Trail
-PINK OUT FOOTBALL GAME!!! - Friday, 10/25 -Varsity at 7:30 p.m.
-Cheer, Orchesis, and Pom all perform together at halftime a PINK routine! Marching Band wears PINK plumes!!! Students encouraged to apply for the 4th Annual Go Pink or Go Home Breast Cancer Awareness Scholarship in Memory of Elizabeth Clifford - Details in Guidance Office - up to $1,000 - apply by 10/30.
-Monday, 10-21 to 10-25 is Career Week
-A.T.'s Best Breakfast is Tuesday, 10/22, at 7:00 a.m.
-Career Fair is Wednesday, 10/23, during lunch periods, with over 50 businesses attending.
-Fines Arts Showcase is Wednesday, 10/23, at 7:30 p.m.
-Tradition of Excellence Awards Presentation is 11/5 at 3:15 p.m. in the Auditorium.
-Blood Drive is Thursday, 11/7
-Fall Sports Awards Night is Monday 11/11 at 7:00 p.m.
-International Fest Week is Monday 11/18 through Friday, 11/22.
-International Dance Show is Friday, 11/22, at 7:00 p.m.
ATHLETIC UPDATE:
Cross Country - Participated in the WSC meet this past Saturday. 3 Blazers took home All-Conference honors. Dylan Moran placed 3rd in the Boys Varsity meet while Viviana Sanfillippo and Maddie Ford took 8th and 11th place respectively in the girls'meet.
Boys Soccer - Finished in 2nd place in conference (5-1) after a tough 2-1 loss at undefeated Morton on 10/10. The team bounced back to beat 3rd ranked Mount Carmel the following Saturday. They look to continue their winning way in the IHSA Regional on Tuesday at St Charles North at 5:00 p.m.
Girls Volleyball - 2nd place in the conference at 4-1. Took 6th place out of 24 teams in the Maine West invite last Saturday. The Blazers host the IHSA volleyball regional on Tuesday, 10/29, and the championship on Thursday, 10/31. AT will play the 6:30 game on Tuesday, 10/29 vs. Wheaton North.
Willowbrook
NMSQT TESTING - Last Wednesday, 452 junior students completed the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test and pre-SAT. We had a 94% attendance rate for the testers. The students were in full Warrior Code demonstration being respectful, responsible, and engaged throughout the testing.
MUSIC CONCERTS & EVENTS - The Music Department continued their Fall series of concerts and events, last Thursday with our annual Strings Festival. The Choirs close out the series with their Choir Invitational on Tuesday, October 29.
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI/STAFF RECOGNITION DINNER - We are excited to recognize our newest Distinguished Alumni and Staff at our annual recognition dinner on Wednesday, October 23, at The Carlisle, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
ATHLETICS
The football team won last weekend, bringing their record to 7-1, clinching the West Suburban Gold Conference title for three years in a row.
The Girls Tennis team finished in 4th place in the West Suburban Conference Championships. Congratulations to our first doubles team Maddie Brown and Ellie King, on their first-place finish in the conference. Best of luck to the Warriors as they compete in the IHSA Sectionals this week at Lyons Township.
Congratulations to the Girls Volleyball team on their conference victory over Proviso East. Come out next Thursday as the Warriors host their Senior Night against West Chicago.
Varsity boys’ soccer won their first-round IHSA playoff game against Wheaton Warrenville South and take on St Charles East tomorrow in Round 2.
12. Board Member Report(s) / Future Agenda Items
Mrs. Cain stated on Friday, October 25, 2019, at Addison Trail High School, the District 88 Foundation is hosting the Test Drive A Ford fundraiser. Mrs. Cain also shared that members of the DuPage High School District 88 Learning Community School Safety Team received an Award of Excellence, along with Sharon Kucik, who received an Award of Merit during the Illinois State Board of Education Those Who Excel banquet on Saturday, October 19, 2019.
13. Public Comments: None.
14. Announcements:
Joint Board Meeting: Thursday, October 24, 2019, 5:30 p.m., The Hilton Chicago/Oakbrook 5:30 p.m.10 Drury Lane, Oak Brook Terrace, Illinois
Regular Business/Educational Focus Board Meeting: Monday, November 18, 2019, 7:00 p.m., District Boardroom located at District Administrative Offices, 2 Friendship Plaza, Addison, IL 60101.
Regular Business/Educational Focus Board Meeting: Monday, December 16, 2019, 7:00 p.m., District Boardroom located at District Administrative Offices, 2 Friendship Plaza, Addison, IL 60101.
15. Closed Session Meeting
Mr. Edmier moved and Mrs. Jessen seconded to enter into closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity, and collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None
Motion carried.
16. Reconvene to Open Meeting
The Board returned to open session at 9:59 p.m.
17. Roll Call
Members Present: Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mrs. Cain
18. Action Necessitated by Closed Session None.
19. Adjournment
Ms. Knauf moved and Mrs. Jessen seconded that the meeting adjourn.
Voice vote.
Motion carried.
The board meeting ended at 9:59 p.m.
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