DuPage High School District 88 Board of Education met Nov. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call To Order
Mrs. Cain, President of the Board, called the meeting to order at 7:32 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, Dr. Krause, Mr. Hoster, Mr. Bolden, Mrs. Barbanente, Mr. Domeracki, Ms. Brink, Mrs. Petrbok, staff and community members.
4. Petitions and Hearings None
5. Recognition of District 88 Successes
A. 88's Best Students
88’s Best Students Britney Galeana from Addison Trail and Christopher Vazquez from Willowbrook were recognized for the month of November. The students were congratulated on their many accomplishments. The students thanked the Board, their teachers and their friends and families for support.
Mrs. Cain called for a break at 7:38 p.m.
Mrs. Cain called the meeting back to order at 7:51 p.m.
Members Present: Mrs. Jessen, Mr. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Cain
Members Absent: None.
B. Veterans Day
Mr. Bolden stated that on Nov. 8, Addison Trail invited members of the Addison Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7446 and other veterans, as well as veterans from the Addison Police Department and the Addison Fire Protection District, to a luncheon. Participants watched a video and saw a display in the media center that featured photos and items of veterans with a connection to Addison Trail or the Village of Addison. The school also recognized current students who plan to serve in the military.
Dr. Krause shared that at Willowbrook, American flags lined the entryway to the school on Nov. 11. Willowbrook staff members who have served also read announcements at the start of each period that day to share information about the branches of the military and the history of Veterans Day.
C. School Board Members Day
Superintendent Dr. Scott Helton recognized November 18th through 22nd as American Education Week. This year’s theme is “Reach. Educate. Inspire.” On November 15, 2019, school districts throughout Illinois celebrated School Board Members Day. This year’s theme is “Transform Vision into Reality.”
District 88 thanked the villages of Addison, Lombard and Villa Park for recognizing School Board Members Day through proclamations, messages displayed on their marquees and their overall support of our Board and district. The administration thanked its school board members and staff members for their service and dedication.
6. Discussion Items Requiring No Action*
*These items will be considered part of a Consent Agenda for December 16, 2019, unless otherwise decided by the Board.
A. Financial Reports
1) List of Bills for October 2019
Mr. Edward Hoster, Chief Financial Officer, recommended the List of Bills for October 2019, in the amount of $6,748,466.22 be approved.
B. Fundraisers Exceeding $1000.00
Mr. Edward Hoster, Chief Financial Officer, informed the Board of the following fundraisers with anticipated revenue in excess of $1,000.00:
1. Addison Trail Music Boosters will sell Lou Malnati’s frozen pizza cards. Proceeds will be used for the 2020 trip to New York, the 2021 trip, and/or other music related costs.
2. Willowbrook will host the Relay for Life, sell t-shirts and collect donations for the American Cancer Society. All proceeds are donated to the American Cancer Society to help fund programs i.e., free wigs for chemotherapy patients, prevention education, caregiver support and cancer research.
7. Educational Focus Item
A. New Course Proposals
Dr. Jamie Gourley, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction provided an update on District 88’s new course proposals for the 2020-2021 school year.
The new courses that will be available to students are: PLTW Cybersecurity, Quantitative Literacy and Statistics, AP Physics C, Career, Culture, College Explorations, and Culinary Explorations at Addison Trail and Willowbrook; Biomedical Terminology and AVID 10 at Addison Trail.
8. Separate Action Items
A. Treasurer's Report for October 2019
Mrs. Jessen moved and Ms. Knauf seconded to approve the Treasurer’s Report for October 2019.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
B. Budget Status Report for October 2019
Mrs. Jessen moved and Ms. Finnegan seconded to approve the Budget Status Report for October 2019.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
C. List of Bills Exceeding $5,000.00
Mrs. Jessen moved and Ms. Finnegan seconded to approve the List of Bills Exceeding $5, 000.00.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
D. 2019 Estimated Tax Levy Resolution
Mrs. Jessen moved and Ms. Knauf seconded to approve the 2019 Estimated Tax Levy Resolution.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
E. Construction Project Pay Application - Facade Repairs
Mrs. Jessen moved and Ms. Finnegan seconded to approve the Construction Pay Application-Façade Repairs.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
F. Construction Project Final Pay Application- Roofing
Mrs. Jessen moved and Mr. Olson seconded to approve the Construction Project Final Pay Application-Roofing.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
G. Construction Project Final Pay Application- Chimney
Mrs. Jessen moved and Ms. Knauf seconded to approve the Construction Project Final Pay Application-Chimney.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
H. Construction Project Pay Application #1- Chiller Replacement
Mrs. Jessen moved and Ms. Finnegan seconded to approve the Construction Project Pay Application #1-Chiller Replacement.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
I. BluePoint Alert Solutions Pay Application #4
Mrs. Jessen moved and Ms. Finnegan seconded to approve the BluePoint Alert Solutions Pay Application #4.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
J. Mechanical Equipment and Roof Replacement Bid- District Office
Mrs. Jessen moved and Ms. Knauf seconded to approve the Mechanical Equipment and Roof Replacement Bid-District Office.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
K. Bus Replacement Purchase
Mrs. Jessen moved and Mr. Edmier seconded to approve the Bus Replacement Purchase.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mrs. Cain.
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
L. Alignment Machine Purchase
Mrs. Jessen moved and Ms. Finnegan seconded the Alignment Machine Purchase.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
M. Disposal of Surplus Buses
Mrs. Jessen moved and Ms. Knauf seconded to approve the Disposal of Surplus Buses.
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Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
N. 2nd Reading-Board Policy Committee Policy Recommendations
1) Section 1- 1.30
2) Section 2-2.20, 2.110, 2.140, 2.230, 2.260
3) Section 4- 4.190
4) Section 5- 5.330
5) Section 6- 6.15
Mrs. Jessen moved and Ms. Knauf seconded to approve the 2nd Reading- Board Policy Committee Policy Recommendations as presented.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
O. Personnel
Mrs. Jessen moved and Ms. Knauf seconded to approve the Personnel Report at presented.
CLASSIFIED STAFF APPOINTMENTS:
Constantina Canale
Willowbrook A.M. Bus Driver/ Student Supervisor Salary: $15,876.00
Effective: October 28, 2019
Joscar Demby
Addison Trail In-School Intervention Teacher Aide Salary: $11,657.80
Effective: November 19, 2019
William Hertz
Addison Trail Achieve Teacher Aide Salary: $13,422.36
Effective: November 11, 2019
James Peterson
Willowbrook Special-Education Teacher Aide Salary: $12,293.68
Effective: November 11, 2019
Donna Wheeler
District Office Vocational Assistant Salary: $12,728.10
Effective: November 19, 2019
CLASSIFIED STAFF UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
Lori Labarbera
District Office Vocational Assistant
Effective: December 16, 2019 – December 19, 2019
CLASSIFIED STAFF RETIREMENT:
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Christine Ehredt
Addison Trail Special-Education 1:1 Teacher Aide
Effective: End of the 2019-2020 school year, at which time Christine will have completed four years of service with District 88.
CLASSIFIED STAFF RESIGNATIONS:
Starla Ely
Willowbrook Special-Education Teacher Aide Effective: October 21, 2019
Marcela Perez
AT/WB Title One Interpreter/Translator Effective: November 26, 2019
Frank Visconti
Addison Trail Student Supervisor Effective: November 29, 2019
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Ms. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
P. Approve meeting minutes from October 1, 2019, through October 24, 2019.
(All minutes will be approved with one motion unless requested otherwise).
1) Minutes of the October 1, 2019, Building & Grounds Committee meeting. 2) Minutes of the October 7, 2019, Regular Business Board meeting.
3) Minutes of the October 7, 2019, Closed Session Board meeting. (Closed Session tab)
4) Minutes of the October 7, 2019, Technology Committee.
5) Minutes of the October 21, 2019, Educational Focus Board meeting.
6) Minutes of the October 21, 2019, Closed Session Board meeting. (Closed Session tab)
7) Minutes of the October 24, 2019, Joint Board meeting.
Mrs. Jessen moved and Ms. Knauf seconded to approve the meeting minutes from October 1, 2019, through October 24, 2019
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mr., Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
9. Information/Discussion Item
A. Credit Card Summary
Mr. Hoster presented the usage report details the credit card transactions for the month of October. Total activity for the month is $9,694.00.
B. Supplemental Property Tax Levy Resolution for 2019
Mr. Edward Hoster, Chief Financial Officer, provided details to the Board of Education pertaining to the Supplemental Property Tax Levy resolution for tax levy year 2019.
C. Freedom of Information Request
Dr. Barbanente reported that on October 30, 2019, DuPage High School District 88 received a request via email from Ms. Bethany Simpson, SmartProcure for the following information through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA):
Purchase records from 07-31-2019 to Current.
• Purchase order number. If purchase orders are not used a comparable substitute is acceptable, i.e., invoice, encumbrance, or check number
• Purchase date
• Line item details (Detailed description of the purchase) • Line item quantity
• Line item price
• Vendor ID number, name, address, contact person and their email address
D. Review of Board Policies (1st Reading)-
Dr.Helton presented policies 4:30, 4:100, 4:110, 4:150 to the Board of Education for recommended changes.
10. School Recognition – Principals Addison Trail
• Toe-Tradition of Excellence 2019 Recipient- Kathleen Willis State Representative --- Tuesday, 11/5 And Wednesday, 11/6
• Blood Drive Held Thursday, 11/7
• Fall Sports Awards Night Held Monday, 11/11
• Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Luncheon Held Tuesday, 11/2
• International Fest Week Monday, 11/18 Through Friday, 11/22
• International Dance Show- Friday, 11/22 At 7:00 P.M.
• Rock Of Ages: High School Edition-Cast Chosen! Winter Musical Is February
6, 7 And 8, 2020
• Key Club Collecting Items for Care Packages To Support Our Troops --- Drop
Off In Guidance Office Through 11- 30-19
• Thanksgiving Break-Wednesday, 11/27 Through Friday,
11/29 ---- Early Dismissal on Tuesday at 2:05 P.M.
ATHLETIC UPDATE:
• Boys And Girls Cross Country - Congratulations to our State meet participants, Viviana Sanfilippo and Dylan Moran for an unbelievable performance
Saturday, in the State Meet!!! Viviana set the tone in the girls' race against the best in the state, with a career-best of 18:20. She is the first Blazer female qualifier for the state meet in school history!!! Dylan ended the day with a career-best 15:39 and a new school record. 'Dylan is the highest placing and fastest Blazer in school history! What a wonderful accomplishment for both! Congratulations!!!!
• Boys Soccer - Congratulations to Anthony Hernandez and Leo Acosta for being awarded to the Daily Herald All-Area first team. Both players were All Sectional as well this season for the blazers. Aaron Sanchez was awarded Honorable Mention to the Daily Herald All-Area team as well. Congratulations Blazers!!!
Willowbrook
• Key Club Food Drive - Collected nearly 1700 items
• Mamma Mia - Three Nights of nearly sold-out productions!
• Poms/Dance - 2nd place at Andrew Competition
• Speech Team - 3rd place at Plainfield North
• Winter Sports Begin
• Ellie Hassler - State Qualifier in Swim for 50 yd free, 100 yd free, and 100 yd breaststroke for athletes with disabilities
• Football - Quarterfinal victory over Lake Zurich, Advanced to Semifinals against Mt. Carmel on Saturday at 1:00 PM
• Music Concerts, Jazz Band/Center Stage/Rock Band Concert, will take place at 7:00 p.m. on December 5th. Holiday Concert I is December 10th and Holiday Concert II is December 12th at 7:00 p.m.
• Outstanding Student Breakfast will take place on December 5th. 11. Board Member Report(s) / Future Agenda Items
None.
12. Public Comments: Related to the discussion and/or actions of the board on the above agenda items.
None.
13. Announcements:
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.
Regular Business Board Meeting: Monday, January 13, 2020, 7:30 p.m., District Boardroom located at District Administrative Offices, 2 Friendship Plaza, Addison, IL 60101.
14. Closed Session Meeting
A. 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.
B. 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.
Mrs. Jessen moved and Mr. Edmier 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. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mrs. Cain
Nays: None
Motion carried.
15. Reconvene to Open Meeting
The Board returned to open session at 9:40 p.m.
16. Roll Call Roll Call
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Members Present: Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Knauf, Mr. Olson, Mr. Edmier, Ms. Finnegan, Mrs. Cain
Members Absent:
17. Adjournment
Mr. Edmier moved and Mr. Irvin seconded that the meeting adjourn. Voice vote.
Motion carried.
The board meeting ended at 9:41 p.m.
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