May 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
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2. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Recorder
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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4. Approve Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
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5. Superintendent's Report
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5.a. Review of the Amended Budget for the 2022-2023 School Year.
Speaker(s):
Kim Anderson
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5.b. FOIA Report
Description:
FOIA request by Local Labs inquiring about the District's Mission Statement.
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5.c. Review of Consent Agenda
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6. Conclusion of Old Business (Consent Agenda)
Speaker(s):
Board President
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6.a. Approval Draft of Regular Board of Education Meeting held April 10, 2023
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6.b. Approval Draft of Minutes of the Executive Session Meeting held April 10, 2023.
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6.c. Approval Draft of Minutes of the Facilities Committee Meeting held April 17, 2023
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6.d. Approval Draft of Minutes for the Finance Committee Meeting held April 17, 2023
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6.e. Approval of SASED Resolution Maintaining the Appointments of Jack Buscemi and Dennis Peterson as representative and alternate, respectively, on the SASED Governing Board and SASED Board of Directors.
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6.f. Approval of Support Staff and Administrator Compensation Recommendations for the 2023-2024 school year. Recommendation is for 5% increases over the 2022-2023 salary amounts for all administrators, except the superintendent, and a 5% increase over the 2022-2023 hourly rates for all support staff at the District Office, Teaching Assistants, and building secretaries, except the data secretary at Benjamin. 5% increase for substitute rates and our grant writers, newsletter and social media staff.
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6.g. Approval of paid bus rider fees for 2023-2024. One-way annual fee is $280.35. Round-trip annual fee is $560.70.
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6.h. Approval of new pilot clubs and discontinuation of unsponsored clubs/activities for the 2023-2024 school year:
Discontinue 3 unsponsored clubs/activities at levels IV, V and VI respectively. Approve 2 new clubs as pilot clubs for the 2023-2024 school year at levels III and VI respectively. Old cost: $3240. New cost: $2800. |
6.i. Approval of Insurance renewal rates with NIHIP. PPO increase is 14.5%, HMO increase is 10.7%, Dental Insurance is 4.8%, Vision/Life/AD&D no change.
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6.j. Audit engagement letter approval for FY23.
Description:
The administration recommends the approval of the audit engagement letter with Baker Tilly to provide audit services for the fiscal year ended June 39, 2023. The fee for the audit is $28,000 plus $750 for the CLIC audit for a total approval request of $28,750.
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6.k. Approval of STEAM Camp Fees for summer 2023 at $150 per student.
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6.l. Financial Reports: Accounts Payable and Payroll
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6.l.1. Financial Statements and Treasurer's Reports
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6.l.2. Payroll: April 14, 2023: $241,772.23 and May 1, 2023: $207,616.31
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6.l.3. Accounts Payable for April 13, 2023, through May 8, 2023.
Description:
Date Range: 04/11/2023 - 05/05/2023
Total Amount: $532,284.91 |
6.m. Approval of the cost to replace the stairs and ramp behind Evergreen school in order to become ADA compliant. This project is in partnership with the Carol Stream Park District. Total cost to the District is $33,435.
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6.n. Disposal of retired mower. The District is purchasing a new mower and will be trading in a 10 year old mower. The District will receive $500 as the trade-in value.
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6.o. PALScare, Inc. site improvement project for the purpose of maintaining licensure. Approve no more than $8,000 toward the project.
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7. Action Items
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8. President's Report
Speaker(s):
Board President
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8.a. Announcement of canvass from DuPage County Clerk
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8.b. Oath of Office: Newly elected Board members
Description:
"I (Name of Member), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Member of the Board of Education of Benjamin School District 25, in accordance with the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the laws of the State of Illinois, to the best of my ability."
"I further swear (or affirm) that: I shall respect taxpayer interests by serving as a faithful protector of the school district's assets; I shall encourage and respect the free expression of opinion by my fellow board members and others who seek a hearing before the board, while respecting the privacy of students and employees; I shall recognize that a board member has no legal authority as an individual and that decisions can be made only by a majority vote at a public board meeting; I shall abide by majority decisions of the board, while retaining the right to seek changes in such decisions through ethical and constructive channels; As part of the Board of Education, I shall accept the responsibility for my role in the equitable and quality education of every student in the school district; I shall foster with the board extensive participation of the community, formulate goals, define outcomes, and set the course for Benjamin School District 25; I shall assist in establishing a structure and an environment designed to ensure all students have the opportunity to attain their maximum potential through a sound organizational framework; I shall strive to ensure a continuous assessment of student achievement and all conditions affecting the education of our children, in compliance with State law; I shall serve as education's key advocate on behalf of students and our community's schools to advance the vision of Benjamin School District 25; and I shall strive to work together with the district superintendent to lead the school district toward fulfilling the vision the board has created, fostering excellence for every student in the areas of academic skills, knowledge, citizenship and personal development." |
9. Adjournment of Board Meeting: Sine Die
"This Board has no further business. Therefore, a motion for adjournment sine dei is needed." Board Member: "I move we adjourn sine die" Another Board member: "Second." President: "All in favor of the motion to adjourn sine die signify same by saying aye." "Any opposed signify by saying same." (Non-returning Board members can leave seats, newly elected members can assume them.) |
10. Motion to appoint President Pro Tem
Board member: "I move to appoint [ insert name ] to serve as President Pro Tem." Board member: "Seconded." Voice vote of members. |
11. Motion to appoint Secretary Pro Tem:
Board member: "I move to appoint [ insert name ] to serve as Secretary Pro Tem." Board member: "Seconded." Voice vote of members. |
12. Call to Order
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13. Roll Call: The Board recorder calls the roll of the newly seated Board members.
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14. Nominations for Office of President and term of office.
President Pro Tem: "The chair will entertain nominations for Board president to serve a term of two years." (Nominations need not be seconded) Board member: "I nominate [ insert name ]." Once the president is elected, the President Pro Tem will relinquish the chair to the newly-elected President. |
15. Nominations for Office of Vice-President and term of office.
President: "The chair will entertain nominations for Board Vice-President to serve a term of two years." (Nominations need not be seconded) Board member: "I nominate [ insert name ]." |
16. Nominations for Office of Secretary and term of office.
President: "The chair will entertain nominations for Board Secretary to serve a term of two years." (Nominations need not be seconded) Board member: "I nominate [ insert name ]." |
17. Establish the dates and times for the Regularly Scheduled Board of Education Meetings for the 2023-2024 school year. (See attached schedule)
Speaker(s):
Board Members
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18. Citizens' Desire to Address the Board on Agenda Items
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19. Consent Agenda (Roll Call)
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
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19.a. Personnel Employment:
Description:
Allison Agres: EES Assistant Principal. Adminstrator Salary of $97,972.
Angelica Asencio: EES Special Education Teacher. MA, Step 6 Salary of $68,948. Karem Cruz Salazar: EES TBE K-1 Teachers. MA, Step 2 Salary of $54,934 Elena Gjata: EES Music Teacher. BA, Step 1, Salary of $47,887. Kristen Higgins: EES TBD Classroom Teacher. BA, Step 6. Salary of $55,514. Taylor Schweizer: EES Second Grade Teacher. BA+15, Step 6. Salary of $57,568 |
19.b. Personnel Resignation:
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19.c. Personnel Leave:
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20. Action Items (Roll Call Vote)
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
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21. Citizens' Desire to Address the Board on Non-Agenda Items
Speaker(s):
Board President
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22. Discussion Items
Speaker(s):
Board President
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22.a. Determining a date for the closed session hearing regarding a residency concern.
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23. Motion to Enter Executive Session (If Necessary)
Description:
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24. Action Items as a result of Executive Session (If Any)
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25. Adjournment (Voice Vote)
Speaker(s):
Board President
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