June 13, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Roll Call

II. Citizen's Comments (Limited to Agenda Items)

III. Superintendent's Report

III.A. FOIA:  Salary of Superintendent's Secretary

III.B. FOIA:  Purchasing Records for 2022

III.C. School Improvement Presentation by Director of Curriculum & Instruction and Principals

III.D. Attendance Reports

IV. Board Reports

IV.A. School Board Collaboration Discussion-- Presenters: Joyce Dickerson, Dean Barnett and Lamarr Miller

IV.B. 5 Year Review (IASB Press Plus Policies from Issue 109)
Policies 3:70, 5:110, 5:140, 5:240, 5:70, 6:140, 6:330, 6:70 and Policies 2:230, 4:70, 5:80, 6:290, 6:80, 7:15, 7:270, 7:285

V. Board Comments

VI. Recommended Actions

VI.A. Approval to hire Charles Stephens as a Paraprofessional with Brookwood School District 167 for 2022-2023 school year at $16.92 per hour according to the USA salary schedule

VI.B. Approval to hire Tyrese Pointer as a Custodian for Brookwood School District 167 for the 2022-2023 school year at a rate of $15.91 per hour according to the USA salary schedule

VI.C. Approval to hire Sarah Daniels as a 6th Grade Science Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year for Brookwood School District 167 at a salary of $49,085.03 per the GEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

VI.D. Approval to hire Raina Williams as the Art Teacher at Brookwood Junior High School for the 2022-2023 school year at a salary of $43,417.97 per the GEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

VI.E. Approval to hire Gabrielle Jeffers as PE Teacher at Brookwood Middle School for the 2022-2023 school year at a salary of $45,611.14 per the GEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

VI.F. Approval to hire Viola Johnson as the District Nurse for Brookwood School District 167 for the 2022-2023 school year at a salary of $70,000.00

VI.G. Approval to hire Quenton Anderson as a MTSS Coordinator for Brookwood School District 167 for the 2022-2023 school year at a salary of $70,000.00

VI.H. Approval to hire Tracie McCleverty as the Secretary for Student Support Services for District office for the 2022-2023 school year at a salary of $50,000

VI.I. Approval to hire Carnisha Mayze as the Principal for Longwood Elementary School for the 2022-2023 school year at a salary of $95,500.00 

VI.J. Approval to hire Juli Mahorney as the HR Director for the 2022-2023 school year for Brookwood School District 167 at a salary of $90,000.00

VI.K. Approval to extend a 1-year contract for Employee #609-01 with a 3% increase for the 2022-2023 school year

VI.L. Approval to extend a 1-year contract for Employee #609-02 with a 3% increase for the 2022-2023 school year

VI.M. Approval to extend a 1-year contract for Employee #609-03 with a 3% increase for the 2022-2023 school year

VI.N. Approval to extend a 1-year contract for Employee #609-04 with a 3% increase for the 2022-2023 school year

VI.O. Approval to extend a 1-year contract for Employee #609-05 with a 3% increase for the 2022-2023 school year

VI.P. Approval to extend a 1-year contract for Employee #609-06 with a 2.5% increase for the 2022-2023 school year

VI.Q. Approval to extend a 1-year contract for Employee #609-07 with a 3% increase for the 2022-2023 school year

VI.R. Approval to extend a 1-year contract for Employee #609-08 with a 3% increase for the 2022-2023 school year

VI.S. Approval to extend a 1-year contract for Employee #609-09 with a 3% increase for the 2022-2023 school year

VI.T. Approval to extend a 1-year contract for Employee #609-10 with a 3% increase for the 2022-2023 school year

VI.U. Approval to extend a 1-year contract for Employee #609-11 with a 3% increase for the 2022-2023 school year

VI.V. Approval to extend a 1-year contract for Employee #609-12 with a 3% increase for the 2022-2023 school year

VI.W. Approval to extend a 1-year contract for Employee #609-13 with a 3% increase for the 2022-2023 school year

VI.X. Approval to extend a 1-year contract for Employee #609-14 with a 2.5% increase for the 2022-2023 school year

VI.Y. Approval to extend a 1-year contract for Employee #609-15 with a 3% increase for the 2022-2023 school year

VI.Z. Approval to extend a 1-year contract for Employee #609-16 with a 3% increase for the 2022-2023 school year

VI.AA. Approval to extend a 3.5% Pay Increase for Employee #609-17 for the 2022-2023 school year

VI.AB. Approval of the contract for Business Manager, Kevin Slattery for the 2022-2023 school year at a salary of $115,000.00

VI.AC. Approval of the contract for the Technology Director, Dan Tomblin for the 2022-2023 school year at a salary of $85,000.00

VI.AD. Approval to amend the 2021-2022 Final School Calendar per ISBE Regulations

VI.AE. Approval of a stipend for Lena Martinez in the amount of $5,000.00 for serving an additional role as Interim Principal for four months during the FY22 School Year at Longwood Elementary School

VI.AF. Approval of the substitute rate of pay for FY23 at $150.00 per day and an additional $50 for every 5 days worked

VI.AG. Approval of the Collective Liability Insurance Cooperative (CLIC) invoices for Brookwood School District 167 Property/Casualty and Student Accident Insurance in the amount of $67,333.00 for the 2022-2023 school year

VI.AH. Approval of the Collective Liability Insurance Cooperative (CLIC) invoices for Brookwood School District 167 for Worker's Compensation Insurance in the amount of $98,464.00 for the 2022-2023 school year

VI.AI. Approval to renew the Annual Membership with Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE) at a cost of $8,250.00

VI.AJ. Approval to purchase and install from Lightspeed Technologies updated audio enhancement systems across the district, in core classrooms, to ensure audio equity for students at a total cost of $70,979.00 paid for by Title 1 Funds

VI.AK. Approval to renew JAMF Pro Device and App Management Services at a cost of $9,609.00 paid with Title 1 Funds

VI.AL. Approval to purchase and install a Premier Tall Ranch 16x20 Shed by Tuff Shed adjacent to the District Garage in the amount of $11,542.00

VI.AM. Approval to purchase a Commercial Zero Turn Lawn Mower and a Plow Package from Ricco's Repair Service using Bid Assist for a Discounted Total Cost of $9,735.00 

VI.AN. Approval of the Services of an Independent Construction Manager to provide an assessment of the design and costs associated with the Hickory Bend Capital Project/Performing Arts & STEM Center

VI.AO. Approval for B3 Construction to extend the parking area and the walkway on the eastside of District office at a cost of $8,900.00

VI.AP. Approval to accept the revised quote from Roeda, Inc. to install the Electronic Sign at Longwood Elementary, the cost was $16,995.00 and has increased to $18,927.00 due to the increase cost of parts

VI.AQ. Approval to purchase a Commercial Refrigerator from Tri-Mark for Longwood Elementary School at a cost of $8,907.12 originally approved in October 2021 in the amount of $5,593.18, but item was not in stock, funded with ESSER Grants

VI.AR. Approval of Recruitment Bonuses for New Teachers to be paid in November 2022 in the amount of $300.00

VI.AS. Approval to Pay Tuition for USA members to Complete Programs to become Educators in our district due to the National Teacher Shortage 

VI.AT. Approval of the June Accounts Payable Pre-List in the amount of $861,061.07; Imprest Account in the amount of $2,460.50 and Total Payroll in the amount of $730,699.83 for a Grand Total of $1,594,221.40

VI.AU. Approval of the May 9, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

VII. Citizen's Comments (Limited to 5 minutes)

VIII. Adjournment