March 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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Jim Bednar, Board President, called the meeting to order.
Good Evening. In order for us to conduct this virtual meeting effectively, I ask all participants to MUTE themselves. We will follow a process of calling on members for thoughts and input. Board Members may unmute at any time to ask a question. Member of the public, we are soliciting your input via email at BOE@d23.org. Messages received prior to our public comment section will be read aloud. Those received after that will be addressed by administration. Thank You. |
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II. ROLL CALL
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PRESENT: Mr. Bednar, Mrs. Botwinski, Mr. Chester, Mr. Novak, Mr. Greidanus, Mrs. Paul and Mrs. Peters.
ABSENT: No one. ALSO PRESENT; Dr. Don Angelaccio, Superintendent, Dr. Amy Zaher, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, and Mrs. Amy McPartlin, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations. |
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III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Our Pledge of Allegiance will be led by representatives of the many activities and clubs at MacArthur.
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IV. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND PARTICIPATION
Description:
At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and District employees may comment to or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please email your comments or questions to BOE@d23.org. The Board will be prepared to address those comments related to the agenda within a reasonable time.
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V. COMMUNICATIONS
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V.A. Trimester 2 Strategic Plan Goals Update
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Trimester 2 Goals Update, Financial Update, Curriculum Update, and 18 month timeline are shared.
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V.B. MacArthur Middle School - 2020-21 School Improvement Plan
Description:
Dr. Cam Nystrom, Mr. Chris Alms and representatives of teh MacArthur School Improvement team will present a summary of their work this year.
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V.C. Music in our Schools Month
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March is recognized as Music in our Schools Month and celebrates the positive impact that music education plays in the lives of our students and community. We extend our appreciation to all of our music educators: Garth Anderson, Karen Luehr, Jonathan Boyer, Megan Murray, and Sam Simpson. We also thank our students and families for their dedication and commitment to our music programs.
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V.D. National School Social Work Month
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March is also recognized as National School Social Work Month and recognizes the important role that these mental health professionals play in the education setting. We extend our appreciation to all of our social workers: Abra Zavaduk, Megan Reiger, Rachel Curran, and Stephanie Piasecki.
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V.E. Youth Art Month
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We recognize the importance and impact of Art instruction in our schools and thank Melinda Lyons (Ike), Rachel Matthews (Ross/Sullivan), and Janet Kyeon (MacArthur) for their dedication and passion. We invite all community members to view the link to Prospect Heights Public Library's Virtual Art Displays.
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V.F. Middle Level Education Month
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We recognize our MacArthur Staff for their commitment to Middle Level Education and thank them for their work to support our learners through this often difficult time in their lives.
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V.G. Foreign Language Month
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Joe Behun and Athena Kalaras (MacArthur) continue to demonstrate professionalism and passion for Spanish Instruction. We thank them for their engaging instruction and introduction to new languages. We are excited for the enhancements being planned for access to foreign language instruction at MacArthur.
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V.H. Parent Surveys - NSSEO and 5Essentials
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Parents, students, and staff have been invited to participate in a number of surveys throughout the year. This month we are concluding the required Illinois 5Essentials Survey and our Special Education services survey through NSSEO.
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V.I. District 23 Blood Drive - March 15
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District 23 coordinated a successful blood drive in October and our Wellness Committee has again sponsored a drive on March 15. Community members have been invited and are welcome to participate as long as we have available appointments.
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V.J. 2021-22 Registration
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Registration for 2021-22 school year will open on April 7 and is projected to be completed by May 1st. Information will be emailed home with registration links.
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VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VI.A. BUILDINGS AND SITES
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Pat will report.
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VI.B. FINANCE:
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Mari-Lynn will report.
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VI.C. N.S.S.E.O.:
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Carol will Report.
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VI.D. COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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Gonca will report.
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VI.E. CALENDAR
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Kevin will report.
Met in February and will present amended calendar for 2021-22 and a proposed calendar for 2022-2023. |
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
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Tonight's Consent Agenda includes the approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting and the Executive Session on February 10, 2021, the Special Meeting Minutes from March 2, 2021, the March Personnel Report and the Tuition Reimbursement Report.
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VII.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2021.
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VII.B. Approval of Executive Session Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2021.
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VII.C. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of March 2, 2021.
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VII.D. Personnel Report
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VII.E. Tuition Reimbursement Report
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VIII. FINANCIAL REPORT
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Attached is the memo recommending payment of the voucher lists for materials, supplies, and services paid since the last BOE meeting. In addition, the District payments for salaries and insurance benefits during the previous month are included for approval. Those documents are all included for your review.
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IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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IX.A. Back to School Blueprint - Update
Description:
Dr. Angelaccio will provide an update on the return to full, in person instruction.
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IX.B. Assistant Superintendent for Student Services - ACTION
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Dr. Chrystyna Sroka has served District 23 as our Director of Special Education, proving herself to be an excellent leader, collaborator, and innovator. She is dedicated to developing and supporting an inclusive environment and is the driving force behind the success of our Unified programs throughout the District. She has worked in close partnership with building administrators and our Special Education department to create a student centered, strengths based vision for serving students' needs and assisting families. We are proud to present her contract as a transition to a 12 month position as Assistant Superintendent for Student Services.
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IX.C. Staffing Plan 2021-22 - ACTION
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Dr. Angelaccio will present the staffing plan for 2021-22 based upon discussion and board input from the February 10 meeting.
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IX.D. 2020-21 Calendar Modification and 2021-22 Calendar Adoption - ACTION
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The joint PHEA and Board Calendar Committee met on February 2, 2021 to affirm that at this time there are no needed updates to the 2020-2021 calendar, update and edit the 2021-22 School year calendar, and establish the recommended calendar for the 2022-23 School Year. The tentative calendar being proposed meets the 174 day of student attendance requirement.
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IX.E. Memorandum of Agreement - INFORMATION
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The Joint PHEA, Administration, and Board of Education Labor Management Committee has been working to clarify language in the current negotiated agreement. The Memorandum of Agreement defines the technical edits that have been negotiated.
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IX.F. Curriculum and Instruction Update - INFORMATION
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Dr. Zaher has prepared a memo to update the Board on the progress of our curriculum adoption investigations.
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IX.G. Preliminary Budget Assumptions - DISCUSSION
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Mrs. McPartlin will provide an overview of the FY22 budget calendar and budgetary guidelines in preparation of the FY22 Budget.
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IX.H. Resolution of Intent to Sell Bonds - ACTION
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As discussed at the February Board meeting, the formal Resolution of Intent for Working Cash Fund Bonds is attached for approval. Also attached is the Bond Issue Notification Act Order which requires the Board to hold a public hearing prior to the sale. The date for the public hearing will be set for April 14, 2021.
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IX.I. MacArthur Projector Replacements - INFORMATION
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In accordance with the Educational Technology Plan 3.0, the classroom projectors have been identified as a priority for the remainder of FY21, FY22 and FY23. MacArthur has been selected to receive the first round of replacements in FY21 and early FY22.
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IX.J. Honeywell Service Contract - ACTION
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As discussed at the January Buildings & Sites Committee meeting, we have asked Honeywell to provide a one year service contract so we can be reflective of their service commitments prior to entering into another long term contract. Attached is the revised service contract from April 1 - June 30, and then a 1 year contract from July 1 2021 - June 30 2022 for the Board's approval.
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IX.K. Approval of HVAC Contracts - ACTION
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As discussed in the February Buildings & Sites Committee meeting, proposals were received and evaluated for the 2021 HVAC Retrofit Work. It is our recommendation that the Board approves the 2021 Retrofit Work per the attached Board Action Item memo.
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IX.L. Freedom of Information Act Response - INFORMATION
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The District recently received a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act. The request was from Mr. Jonathan Fagg from WLS TV requesting information on student attendance. The Business Office provided the requested documentation and complied with the request as required under the Freedom of Information Act.
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X. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND PARTICIPATION
Description:
At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and District employees may comment to or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please email your comments or questions to BOE@d23.org. The Board will be prepared to address those comments related to the agenda within a reasonable time.
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XI. OLD BUSINESS
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XII. NEW BUSINESS
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XII.A. Board of Education Election and Induction - INFORMATION
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Following the April 6 Board of Education election, a Special Meeting will be necessary to seat th enew Board.
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XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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An executive session is necessary for the Board to discuss matters of personnel. Action is anticipated after the closed session.
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XIII.A. Non-PHEA and Administration Salary Proposal - Discussion
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XIII.B. Superintendent Evaluation
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XIV. OPEN SESSION
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XIV.A. Non-PHEA and Administration Salary Proposal - ACTION
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XV. ADJOURNMENT
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