Addison School District 4 Board of Education met June 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
President Williams called the regular meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
Roll call showed the following individuals:
PRESENT: Aranda, Frangidakis, Lange, Ruffolo, Towns, Williams
ABSENT: Daniels
A quorum was declared present.
Mr. Wartman led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion #1: Approval of Minutes
Motion by Mr. Ruffolo, second by Mr. Lange to approve the Minutes of the Regular Session Meeting of May 27, 2020.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Aranda, Frangidakis, Lange, Ruffolo, Towns, Williams
ABSENT: Daniels
NAY: None…Motion #1 Carried.
Motion #2: Approval of Accounts Payable for the Month of June 2020
Motion by Mr. Towns, second by Mr. Lange to approve the Accounts Payable for June 2020.
Educational Fund $1,520,216.95
Operations & Maintenance Fund $ 107,791.91
Debt Fund $ 0.00
Transportation Fund $ 38,056.21
Municipal Retirement/Soc Sec Fund $ 88,939.02
Capital Projects Fund $2,466,760.49
Working Cash Fund $ 0.00
Student Activity $ 1,333.67
Total $4,223,098.25
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Frangidakis, Lange, Ruffolo, Towns, Williams, Aranda
ABSENT: Daniels
NAY: None…Motion #2 Carried.
Motion #3: Approval of Payroll for the Month of May 2020
Motion by Mr. Ruffolo, second by Mr. Lange to approve the Payroll for May 2020, as follows:
Education Fund $2,472,077.46
Building Fund $ 45,208.38
Transportation Fund $ 4,598.54
Total $2,521,884.38
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Lange, Ruffolo, Towns, Williams, Aranda, Frangidakis
ABSENT: Daniels
NAY: None…Motion #3 Carried.
Communications/Public Participation on Agenda Items: None
Presentation:
• Mr. Tim Keeley, Assistant Superintendent for Business, presented information regarding the FY2021
Tentative Budget. He presented an overview of the estimated revenues and their sources, and estimated expenditures. He highlighted that there will be a new Junior High math curriculum, a pilot of Elementary classroom furniture, and the purchase of new Junior High classroom furniture. He also highlighted the long-range capital improvement plans. He explained that the budget would be available for public inspection on the district website and a hard copy in the district office (at least 30 days prior to final action). In addition, a public hearing will be held prior to final action being taken in the Board of Education meeting on September 30, 2020.
Committee Reports:
• Building and Grounds Report of June 24, 2020
Mr. Ruffolo provided updates on the summer 2020 projects at the ELC, Ardmore, and Indian Trail. The summer 2019 exterior signs are almost done, and we are in the design and budgeting phase for summer 2021 projects. We received bids for replacing a boiler at Indian Trail and that will be voted on later in the meeting. We are also working on addressing items that came up during our security audit, such as updating alarm and fire alarm systems, door hardware, landscaping, lighting, and phone systems.
Administrative Reports:
Superintendent’s Report – Mr. Langton reported on the following:
• While we are going into Restore Illinois: Phase 4 this Friday, we did not receive the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)’s document until after the start of the Governor’s address. Our goal is to open on time and in person, but there are many considerations for student and employee safety that need to be prepared for. I divided the planning into three areas to ensure that we consider all the complexities associated with returning to school in either phase 4 or phase 5 of the Governor’s Restore Illinois plan. Teams are in place for the 3 areas include: (1) Instruction Team, (2) Health/Wellness Team, and (3) Operations/Facilities Team. Our intention is to have plans that will be fluid and allow our school district to quickly adapt if needed.
• The Illinois legislature and the Governor recently passed legislation establishing November 3, 2020 as an Illinois state-wide holiday to accommodate the 2020 Presidential election. Therefore, our originally approved 2020/2021 school calendar will need to be amended. We will bring the amended calendar to the Board for approval at the July 29, 2020 Board meeting.
• We received one FOIA request and Mr. Wartman has responded.
Assistant Superintendent for Business – Mr. Keeley reported on the following:
• Due to the current pandemic, Klein Hall CPAs have begun their preliminary work virtually this year. They are tentatively slated to return in September to finalize the process and the Annual Financial Report will be presented to the Board at the October 28, 2020 meeting.
Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning – Mrs. Haney reported on the following:
• Curriculum Committees continue to work virtually to complete needed work. The Dual Language Committee worked on finalizing our recommended language allocation plan. The Literacy Committee finalized pilot options for next year as well as our grade level writing rubrics. In July, EDC will meet to finalize professional development focus areas for the 20-21 school-year and our Welcome Back Institute Day on August 31; the Math Committee will meet to discuss instructional plans for the fall; the Dual Language Committee will work on creating a presentation for our language allocation plan; and the Literacy Committee will create a plan for the roll-out of the writing rubrics. In addition, the IT math department will have training from Cengage on their newly adopted materials (Big Ideas Math).
• Our coding and robotics pilot at the elementary schools was very successful. With Title 1 funds, we purchased 3 additional Dot & Dash robot kits and Beebot kits to be shared across two elementary schools throughout the year. The LRC team will meet to update the scope and sequence to reflect the changes to their curriculum. We are excited that our students will have more consistent opportunities to collaborate and problem-solve using robots in grades K-5. These activities will allow students to develop pre-requisite skills that they need for a more complex experience in the Indian Trail technology class.
Motion #4 Acceptance of Resignation Requests
Motion by Mr. Lange, second by Mr. Towns to approve the resignation requests for the following individuals:
LICENSED PERSONNEL-RESIGNATION
Anna Colletti - Effective Date: 05/29/2020
Position: 5th Grade Dual Language Teacher - School: Lincoln
Bernice Judd - Effective Date: 05/29/2020
Position: Certified School Nurse - School: District
Annalise Peterson - Effective Date: 05/29/2020
Position: SLP - School: Indian Trail Jr. High
Vanessa Rubio - Effective Date: 05/29/2020
Position: Dual Language Grade 1 - : Army Trail
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Ruffolo, Towns, Williams, Aranda, Frangidakis, Lange
ABSENT: Daniels
NAY: None…Motion #4 Carried.
Motion #5: Approval of Employment/Change of Assignment Requests
Motion by Mr. Ruffolo, second by Mr. Aranda to approve the employment/change of assignment requests as follows:
LICENSED PERSONNEL – EMPLOYMENT
Eric Countryman - Effective Date: 08/31/2020
Position: Science Teacher - School: Indian Trail Jr. High
Tiffany Czochara - Effective Date: 08/31/2020
Position: Speech Language Pathologist - School: Indian Trail Jr. High
Jamie Fee - Effective Date: 08/31/2020
Position: Science Teacher - School: Indian Trail Jr. High
Alyssa Valek - Effective Date: 08/31/2020
Position: Math Teacher - School: Indian Trail Jr. High
ESP PERSONNEL – CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENT
Kristie Matwij - Effective Date: 07/01/2020
Position: Admin Asst. to Asst. Superintendent for Teaching - School: District Office & Learning
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Towns, Williams, Aranda, Frangidakis, Lange, Ruffolo
ABSENT: Daniels
NAY: None…Motion #5 Carried.
Motion #6: Approval of Administrator One Year Employment Contracts
Motion by Mr. Towns, second by Mr. Ruffolo to approve the administrator one year employment contracts, as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Williams, Aranda, Frangidakis Lange, Ruffolo, Towns
ABSENT: Daniels
NAY: None…Motion #6 Carried.
Motion #7: Approval of Educational Support Personnel (ESP) Salaries for 2020-2021
Motion by Mr. Towns, second by Mr. Lange to approve the Educational Support Personnel (ESP) Salaries for 2020-2021, as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Aranda, Frangidakis, Lange, Ruffolo, Towns, Williams
ABSENT: Daniels
NAY: None…Motion #7 Carried.
Motion #8: Approval of One Year Hotspot Contract
Motion by Mr. Frangidakis, second by Mr. Aranda to approve the one year hotspot contract with TMobile, as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Frangidakis, Lange, Ruffolo, Towns, Williams, Aranda
ABSENT: Daniels
NAY: None…Motion #8 Carried.
Mr. Williams asked why we selected to go with an unlimited plan. Mr. Langton shared that a limited plan would not fulfill the need for remote learning. Mr. Williams asked about being reimbursed. Mr. Langton shared that we only went with a one year contract and the cost will be reimbursed through the federal Cares Act funding.
Mr. Towns asked how students will get them. Mr. Langton said that when Chromebooks are passed out, they could be picked up there. If we are back at school, then they can be checked out through the library. Mr. Williams asked if we only ordered 500, how would they be distributed to families? We decided to go with 500 based on what Principals anticipated the need to be. There will also be many controls, to ensure they are used properly.
Mr. Ruffolo asked if we could sell the devices in the future, but the device is free, so they probably could not be sold in the future
Motion #9: Approval of Indian Trail Jr. High School Boiler Replacement Bid Contract
Motion by Mr. Lange, second by Mr. Frangidakis to approve the Indian Tail Jr. High School Boiler Replacement Bid Contract with AMS Mechanical System, as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Lange, Ruffolo, Towns, Williams, Aranda, Frangidakis
ABSENT: Daniels
NAY: None…Motion #9 Carried.
Motion #10: Approval of Ardmore Door Hardware Change Order
Motion by Mr. Lange, second by Mr. Aranda to approve the Ardmore door hardware change order, as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Ruffolo, Towns, Williams, Aranda, Frangidakis, Lange
ABSENT: Daniels
NAY: None…Motion #10 Carried.
Mr. Towns inquired about the cost. Mr. Keeley shared that the cost covers 75 doors and we pulled this project from the 2021 scope into the 2020 scope since we are doing construction at Ardmore this summer, so it will be cheaper to do this now instead of later. Mr. Ruffolo is confident that the price is fair.
Motion #11: Approval of Prevailing Wage Ordinance
Motion by Mr. Towns, second by Mr. Ruffolo to approve Prevailing Wage Ordinance, as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Towns, Williams, Aranda, Frangidakis, Lange, Ruffolo
ABSENT: Daniels
NAY: None…Motion #11 Carried.
Motion #12: Approval of Place the Tentative FY2021 Budget on Display
Motion by Mr. Ruffolo, second by Mr. Lange to place the Tentative FY2021 Budget on display, as earlier presented, according to School Code.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Williams, Aranda, Frangidakis, Lange, Ruffolo, Towns
ABSENT: Daniels
NAY: None…Motion #12 Carried.
Motion #13: Approval of Resolution to Transfer Funds Between the Education Fund and Capital Projects Fund
Motion by Mr. Towns, second by Mr. Lange to approve the resolution to transfer $6 million between the Education Fund and the Capital Projects Fund, as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Aranda, Frangidakis, Lange, Ruffolo, Towns, Williams
ABSENT: Daniels
NAY: None…Motion #13 Carried.
Motion #14: Approval of Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) Dues 2020-2021
Motion by Mr. Ruffolo, second by Mr. Aranda to approve the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) Dues 2020-2021, as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Frangidakis, Lange, Ruffolo, Towns, Williams, Aranda
ABSENT: Daniels
NAY: None…Motion #14 Carried.
Mr. Williams asked if the dues stayed the same or increased and they stayed the same as last year.
Discussion Items:
• The next regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting will be Wednesday, July 29, 2020 and the location and time are TBD.
• Mr. Keeley shared a construction project update and pictures with the Board.
Communication/Public Participation of Non-Agenda Items: None
Miscellaneous/Unfinished Business:
• Mr. Langton and the Board congratulated Diane Junokas on her upcoming retirement and thanked her for everything that she has done for the Board and Addison School District 4.
Motion #15: Motion to Adjourn
Motion by Mr. Ruffolo, second by Mr. Aranda to adjourn the Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Board of Education meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYE: Lange, Ruffolo, Towns, Williams, Aranda, Frangidakis
ABSENT: Daniels
NAY: None…Motion #15 Carried.
The regular Board of Education meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
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