March 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education - Regular Meeting

Description:  Kevin Novak, Board President, called the meeting to order.


Good Evening. I call to order the Board of Education Meeting for Prospect Heights School District 23 for _____________ at ___________.

Description:  PRESENT:  Mrs. Botwinski, Mr. Greidanus, Dr. Long, Mrs. McClaney,
Mr. Novak, Mr. Nordmark, and Mrs. Peters.

ABSENT: No one.

ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Don Angelaccio, Superintendent, Dr. Craig Curtis, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Mrs. Amy McPartlin, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations and Dr. Chrystyna Sroka Assistant Superintendent for Student Services.

Description:  Our pledge of allegiance will be led by representatives from our Vocal and Instrumental Music programs as we celebrate "Music in our Schools Month". Prior to the Board meeting, students participating in the solo and ensemble contest performed and we are also joined by members of the Sullivan cast and crew from the recent production of "Beauty and the Beast Jr.".

Description:  At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and district employees may comment on or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please complete the pink form and give it to Mrs. O'Donnell, our recording secretary. 

Description:  The Board can permanently transfer funds from the Transportation Fund to the Educational Fund under Section 17-2A of the School Code.  Such a transfer does require the conduct of a public hearing, proceeded by published notice not less than 7 and not more than 30 days before the hearing. 

At this time, the Board wishes to conduct a Public Hearing for the purpose of conducting an interfund transfer from the Transportation Fund to the Education Fund in the amount of $1,000,000.

May I please have a motion to open the Public Hearing on the Transportation to Education Fund Interfund Transfer.

Moved:
Seconded:
Voice Vote:
Time:

At this time I would ask Mrs. McPartlin to address the Board with any necessary updates. 

President: Is there any Board member who has questions or wishes to be heard?

President Is there anyone in the audience who wishes to address the Board?

President:  May I have a motion to close the Public hearing on the Transportation to Education Interfund Transfer?

Moved:
Seconded:
Voice Vote:
Time

Description:  Once each year, the Board travels to each of the schools to hear the School Improvement Team presentation. This month, Dr. Lambatos and team will present highlights of their activities at Eisenhower. 

Description:  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, Izabella Gieron, Megan Murray, and Cam Severino. We also thank our students and families for their dedication and commitment to our music programs.

Description:  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 Kelsy Cain Nelson.

Description:  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 visit the Prospect Heights Public Library to view the student artwork now on display.

Description:  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. 

Description:  We thank Athena Kalaras for her engaging instruction and introduction to the Spanish language at MacArthur as we celebrate Foriegn Language Instruction month.  

Description:  Registration for 2024-25 school year will open on April 4 and is projected to be completed by May 1st. Information will be emailed home with registration links. 

Description:  The Administrative Team has provided a Trimester 2 Summary of Strategic Plan goal progress.

Description:  Mrs. Botwinski will report.

Description:  Mr. Greidanus will report.

Description:  Mrs. Botwinski will report.

Description:  Dr. Long will report.

Description:  Mrs. McClaney will report.

Description:  Tonight's Consent Agenda includes the approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting and the Executive Session on February 8, 2024, the Personnel Report, and the Tuition Reimbursement Report.

Description:  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.
 

Description:  Dr. Angelaccio has prepared a memo that outlines the staffing plan for the 2024-25 school year based upon enrollment projections and program modifications. 

Description:  Mrs. McPartlin will provide an overview of the FY25 budgetary guidelines in preparation of the FY25 Budget.

Description:  Dr. Curtis has included an overview of amendments to our State and Federal Grants as we wrap up this school year.

Description:  Following conversations with the Board in February, the Administration has articulated a recommendation for action around the current Fund Balance Policy 4:20. It is presented tonight for First Read and will be brought next month for action.

Description:  As discussed during the Public Hearing, the Board can permanently transfer funds from the Transportation Fund to the Educational Fund under Section 17-2A of the School Code. 

Description:  Under Article 20 of the School Code, the Board has the authority to abate or permanently transfer funds from the Working Cash Fund to O&M Fund, so long as the remaining fund balance of the Working Cash Fund is at least 0.05% of EAV.  This transfer includes the bond proceeds from the 2022 Tax Exempt Working Cash Bond Issuance, earmarked for capital projects including the summer 2024 windows, siding and door replacements. This resolution also includes a transfer of the funds from O&M to Capital Projects.

Description:  Township High School District 214 provides the treasury function for the Wheeling Township Schools treasury, which includes Districts 214, 23, 25, 26, and N.S.S.E.O. On June 14, 2023, the BOE approved a resolution naming depositories as custodians of funds and brokers/dealers and intermediaries to assist in the investment of funds.  PMA Asset Management supervises and directs the investments for Wheeling Township Schools and requires UMB Bank, n.a., a national banking association with its principal place of business located in Kansas City, Missouri, be added to the list of depositories.

Description:  The District's Bid for Crossing Guard Services was issued on February 23, 2024.  Bids were opened on March 5, 2024. Following evaluation, a recommendation is being made to award the bid to Andy Frain Services.

Description:  Proposals have been obtained by current District vendors for the replacement of fencing and concrete around the rear Sullivan entrance. Replacement will take place this summer, during the window and siding replacement work.

Description:  The District has continued to work with the Prospect Heights Public Library to extend the existing path from the back of Eisenhower School all the way to the Library and enhance with a "book path". Multiple proposals were obtained for the asphalt work. This project will be fully reimbursed by the Prospect Heights Public Library.

Description:  Amy will go over the finalized plans for several furniture orders being placed this spring with remaining budgetary allocations and donor funds, including the MacArthur Student Senate Collabotation Area and Front Vestibule as well as two phases of the Sullivan Library. All purchases are made through the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance competitive solicitation in alignment with the Illinois School Code.

Description:  A closed session is required for matters of personnel including discussion of the Superintendent Evaluation. There will be no action following closed session.