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Dist 87 Glenbard School District recently issued the following announcement.
County to reopen community vaccination clinic
The DuPage County Health Department is scheduled to reopen its community vaccination clinic today at the DuPage County Complex to administer COVID-19 booster shots to those eligible. The entrance is located on County Farm Road, a few blocks north of Roosevelt Road at a stoplight. Follow the signs through the campus to the community vaccination clinic. Click here for more information.
COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are available for the following Pfizer vaccine recipients who completed their initial series at least six months ago and are:
· 65 years and older
Individuals seeking their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine may also receive their shots at the community vaccination clinic. The Pfizer-BioNTech 2 dose series and the Johnson & Johnson one dose COVID-19 vaccines are available. Ages 12 and older are eligible for initial doses. Anyone younger than 18 must have a parent or legal guardian accompany them.
COVID-19 vaccines are by appointment only and advanced registration is required.
Register for appointment notifications at: www.dupagehealth.org/covid19vaccine or call 630-682-7400 for assistance with registration.
Clinic hours are:
· Mondays and Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
· Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Lombard Park District COVID-19 booster and flu shot clinic Oct.14
The Lombard Park District will provide a COVID-19 vaccine booster and flu shot clinic at Madison Meadow Athletic Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14. All vaccines will be by appointment only, and space is limited to 600 individuals for the clinic.
Booster shots are recommended for people who completed their Pfizer two-shot vaccination series at least six months ago and are:
· Age 65 and older
To get your booster shot, you'll need to bring a copy of your CDC vaccination card or other proof that you completed your vaccinations at least six months ago. You'll also need your driver's license or state ID, as well as your health insurance information. Please note that the vaccination is free, and you do not need to have health insurance to be eligible.
Enter the Madison Meadow Athletic Center no earlier than 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment. If you're eligible, you may sign up here.
If you haven't started your vaccinations yet, or if you still need to get the second dose, you may get your free shot at the DuPage County Health Department's clinic, at 1111 E Jackson St. in Lombard.
The clinic is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, and it usually takes about half an hour, including 15 minutes of observation post-vaccination. You will be given the Pfizer vaccine. Your second dose will need to be at least 21 days from your first vaccine.
If you're getting your second dose from the health department after receiving your first dose elsewhere, you'll need to bring your CDC vaccination record card with you.
Transportation, custodial & food service partners are hiring
Due to a national labor shortage, we are experiencing shortages in a variety of areas, including contracted busing, custodial and food service. Our contracted third-party vendors are hiring. See below for application information and share the information with those in a job search.
Highlights of Oct. 12 Board of Education meeting
After each Board of Education meeting, we provide Board Highlights, which feature a brief description of the action items and discussion items on the meeting agenda. Board Highlights do not replace minutes. The minutes are approved by the board and posted after the next regularly scheduled board meeting.
Present – Judith Weinstock, Margaret DeLaRosa, Kermit Eby, Bob Friend, John Kenwood, Martha Mueller and Mireya Vera.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
1. The district received a $50 donation from Miles Evans for the Glenbard West boys track team.
2. Congratulations to our students who were named commended students in the National Merit Scholarship program: Glenbard East students Sebastian Gray and Sofia Logacho; Glenbard North students Daniyal Ahmad Bekinalkar, Alexander Glogovac and Samuel Stamborski; Glenbard South students James DiCarlo, Gabrielle Michael and Thaddeus Scharf; and Glenbard West students Hannah Adachi, Katherine Bachman, Andrew Carlson, Dean Carroll, Daniel Ciosek, Scott Dastrup, William Frantzis, Jacob Glynn, Joseph Green, Ellis Irwin, Emma Kluge, Connor LaForte, Charles Lange, Ayaan Mohammed, George Morris, Anna Nickoley, Trevor Powell and David Wuertzer. Commended students are among the top 5% of the 1.5 million students who entered the competition by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
3. Congratulations to the following students who qualified for the IHSA girls and boys golf state finals: Glenbard North student Nicole McGuire. Dino Petrin is Glenbard North’s girls golf head coach. Glenbard West students John Wild, Caden Pierce, Matthew Valdick, Eric Schall, Grant Roscich, Ryan Park, Jake Smid, Wyatt Flewelling, Dominic Pope, Garrett Yeh, Andrew Bare and Caden Corner. Paul Hezlett is Glenbard West boys golf head coach.
4. Congratulations to Glenbard East Assistant Principal for Athletics D’Wayne Bates on being elected to the IHSA Board of Directors. This achievement speaks volumes about his knowledge, leadership and focus on students’ academic success, as well as their athletic achievements.
5. Congratulations to the following board members on being recognized through the Illinois Association of School Boards Board Recognition Program:
· Parliamentarian Bob Friend, Master Board Member Maintained
· Board member Mireya Vera, Master Board Member Level I
The program recognizes the time and effort board members devote to IASB leadership activities and service to the public education community.
6. We had a successful institute day today with a focus on social emotional learning and developing unit maps. Marc Brackett, author of “Permission to Feel,” was our keynote speaker. He also is the featured speaker at tonight’s Glenbard Parent Series webinar. Dr. Brackett spoke about social emotional learning and the RULER approach. Buildings led breakout sessions focusing on key elements of curriculum unit design: essential questions, performance tasks, learning plans, high leverage standards and the Profile of a Graduate.
7. We encourage community members to watch the Glenbard Parent Series webinars noted below. Visit glenbardgps.org for the Zoom link to the following webinars:
• Oct. 13 at 6 p.m.: Finding Happiness Now: Strategies for Joy and Wellbeing
• Oct. 20 at 12 p.m.: That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week: Helping Distracted Students Organize/Integrate Their Online and Real-Life Worlds
• Oct. 20 at 7 p.m.: That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week: Helping Distracted Students Organize/Integrate Their Online and Real-Life Worlds
• Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.: Presentation in Spanish: Preparing the Path for High School and College Success: The College Application Process
8. On September 23, 2021, the district received a Freedom of Information Act request from Grace Daigel, requesting information about the administrative facilitators for board committees. The district has responded to this request.
9. On September 28, 2021, the district received a Freedom of Information Act request from Janie Jordan of Data Research Partners, LLC, requesting employee names, titles, location and email address. The district has responded to this request.
10. On September 28, 2021, the district received a Freedom of Information Act request from Vince Espi of LocalLabs, requesting COVID-19 data related to employees. The district has responded to this request.
11. On September 30, 2021, the district received a Freedom of Information Act request from Grace Daigel, requesting information about the roles of administrative facilitators for board committees. The district has responded to this request.
THE BOARD APPROVED:
- minutes of the Sept. 27 regular board meeting.
- the following personnel items:
LICENSED STAFF – EMPLOYMENT:
Name School/Position FTE Effective Date
Cristina, Joseph DO/Teacher Support for Targeted Students 10% 09/27/2021
Demos, Cynthia DO/Teacher Support for Targeted Students 10% 09/27/2021
Eufrasio, Marco DO/Teacher Support for Targeted Students 10% 09/27/2021
Hanson, Thomas DO/Teacher Support for Targeted Students 10% 09/27/2021
Harpalani, Haresh DO/Teacher Support for Targeted Students 10% 09/27/2021
Latrofa, Angela DO/Teacher Support for Targeted Students 10% 09/27/2021
Metzler, John DO/Teacher Support for Targeted Students 10% 09/27/2021
Nagel, Megan DO/Teacher Support for Targeted Students 10% 09/27/2021
OConnor, Margaret DO/Teacher Support for Targeted Students 10% 09/27/2021
Rochford, Jessica DO/Teacher Support for Targeted Students 10% 09/27/2021
SUPPORT STAFF – EMPLOYMENT:
Name School/Position FTE Effective Date
Bruno, Cynthia North/EL Bilingual Interpreter 87.5% 10/04/2021
Knox, Jordan Northern Transitions/Special Ed Assistant 81.25% 10/12/2021
SUPPORT STAFF – RETIREMENT:
Name School/Position Effective Date
Greco, Daniel East/Special Ed Assistant 10/01/2021
- accepting the following donations: Goodman Family Foundation, $12,000 for the Glenbard Parent Series; Omni Youth Svcs/Link Together Coalition, $1,000 for the Glenbard Parent Series; and John Tobey, $800 for Glenbard Needy Hilltoppers, at Glenbard West.
- an ABM wage rate increase. At the Sept. 27, 2021 Finance and Facility Committee meeting, the committee reviewed a proposal from ABM requesting a wage increase to assist in attracting and retaining qualified candidates for our custodial vacancies. The unstaffed custodial positions district-wide has hovered above 30% for the last several months.
We worked with ABM to develop a proposed modification to the wage rates. The recommendation is to move forward an option that would have an average wage rate (all positions) of $14. By doing so we can endeavor to stay competitive with surrounding districts and retain staff who have been loyal to District 87. Due to accrued labor credits this year and anticipated future credits this can be achieved at a minimal cost and potentially cost neutral. Regardless, we anticipate the cost impact will be covered in the 2021-22 fiscal year budget.
- the group insurance program renewal. The renewal proposal was received from BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) and reviewed by administration and the Glenbard Insurance Advisory Committee on August 18, 2021. The recommended premiums for the 2022 plan year, which are supported by analysis from BCBS and GCG Financial to meet expenses, are as follows:
· The PPO premium for active employees and eligible retirees will increase 7%. The premiums effective 1/1/22 are: single - $1,228 and family - $2,765
· HMO Illinois and Blue Advantage HMO will increase 1%. The premiums effective 1/1/22 are: HMO Illinois: single - $624 and family - $1,688. Blue Advantage: single - $580 and family - $1,570
Board members also approved:
· Delta Dental renewal
· Navia Benefit Solutions
· Group Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance
· Vision
· Employee Navigator/Benefit Technology Resources
· Employee Assistance Program
· Plan Consulting Services
- the 2022-23 school calendar, which was reviewed by district administrators; the Glenbard Education Association (GEA); and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
BOARD INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS INCLUDED:
- student services 2020-21 update. During the 2020-21 school year, staff were assigned to schools to support diverse learners; focus on post high school outcomes; and teach the skills needed to make responsible decisions.
- 2021 summer school report. Executive Director for Teaching and Learning, Curriculum and Pathways Patrick McGill and summer school principals Tim Delap, Teresa Lawrence, Jordan Poll, and Michael White presented highlights of the 2021 program and areas in which we hope to focus our improvement efforts for summer school 2022. They reviewed credit, bridge and enrichment courses. We are proud that for the summer of 2021, we had nearly 3,000 student enrollments, with an overall passing rate of 99%.
Our focus areas for next year are to continue to recruit our talented teachers, offer a variety of credit courses, and leverage recruitment efforts for bridge enrollments.
- school year report 2021-22. The board was updated on safety mitigations, student supports, supports for student illness or quarantine, SHIELD testing, COVID-19 data metrics and DuPage County COVID-19 data metrics.
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