2.3 Action Required - Contract Agreement with Huntley Educational Support Personnel Association (HESPA)

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1 Meeting: with Closed Session. Board of Education Members: President, Mr. Kevin Gentry; Vice-President, Mr. Michael Skala; Secretary, Mrs. Kimberly Skaja; Mr. Donald Drzal; Mr. Anthony Quagliano; Ms. Aileen Seedorf; Mr. Paul Troy Item Description 1 Call to Order / Roll Call (A) President, Mr. Gentry called the regular meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Roll Call reflected the following members present: Ayes (5) Mr. Drzal, Mr. Gentry, Ms. Seedorf, Mr. Skala, Mr. Troy / Absent (2) Mr. Quagliano, Mrs. Skaja A quorum was met. Action: The Board met for their regular meeting on August 19, Closed Session (A) 2.1 Mr. Gentry moved, Mr. Drzal 2nd to enter into closed session at 6:04 p.m. as indicated in the Open Meetings Act and 5ILCS120/2c for the following: (1) The appointment, employment, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel, (2) Collective Bargaining, (11) Litigation, (21) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act. Roll Call: Ayes (5) Mr. Drzal, Mr. Gentry, Ms. Seedorf, Mr. Skala, Mr. Troy / Nays none / Absent (2) Mr. Quagliano, Mrs. Skaja / Motion Carried. Mr. Quagliano entered at 6:05 p.m. Mrs. Skaja entered at 6:17 p.m. Exit Closed Session Mr. Gentry moved, Mrs. Skaja 2 nd to exit closed session at 6:42 p.m. and return to open session. Voice call: Ayes (7) / Nays none / Motion Carried. 2.2 Resume in Public Session (A) Mr. Gentry resumed the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes (7) Mr. Drzal, Mr. Gentry, Mr. Quagliano, Ms. Seedorf, Mrs. Skaja, Mr. Skala, Mr. Troy / Nays-none / Absent none / Motion Carried. Action: The Board entered and exited closed session. 2.3 Action Required - Contract Agreement with Huntley Educational Support Personnel Association (HESPA) Mr. Gentry moved, Mrs. Skaja 2nd to approve the Huntley Educational Support Personnel Association Agreement for a three-year contract, retroactive from July 1, 2010 through June 30, Comments: A discussion was held regarding the effort and mutual respect put forth by the union and administrative teams, the common interests of both teams, the compromises made, the fairness of the contract to the staff, the District and taxpayers and the desire of both teams to put the best interest of kids as the top priority. Roll call: Ayes (7) Ms. Seedorf, Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Skala, Mr. Troy, Mr. Drzal, Mrs. Skaja, Mr. Gentry / Nays none / Motion Carried. Action: The Board approved the agreement with HESPA for a three year contract, retroactive July 1, June 30, Pledge of Allegiance was stated. 4 Academic Spotlight Special Services Director, Ms. Aylward introduced Stacy O Dea, Special Services Coordinator for pre-k through 8 th grade who introduced the SNAP Team (Special Needs Autism Program). Leggee Special Services Autism Program presenters included: Kristi Fisher (Team leader), Jennifer Korn-speech pathologist, and Kristin Smith-Occupational Therapist. They shared an overview on updates in the Autism Reg mtg mins - final.doc Page 1 of 7 approval

2 Meeting: with Closed Session. Program resulting from ARRA purchases. Other SNAP Team members present and recognized that evening were: Theresa Slavik-school psychologist, Linda Roesner-SNAP teacher, Kirsten Smiricky-preschool SNAP teacher, and Dorian Ross-SNAP teacher. Members thanked the BOE, Administration, and parents of students with special needs for the opportunity to work with their children. Action: For information only. 5 Public Comments Jim Greve Huntley spoke in support of his comments from the previous week to the Board regarding Greve s Construction and objected to the recommended snow removal bidder. Kathleen Trautmann parent of child in the SNAP program, acknowledged the SNAP Team and spoke of the benefits of the playground installed at Leggee Elementary for the Autism Program. She would like parents to be involved in decisions regarding cost savings with SEDOM. She invited any board member, if interested, to attend one of her child s IEP meetings. Julie Romeiser, parent in the district and Tovar Snow Professionals (TSP) customer service representative; reviewed comments made by Greve s Construction to the Board of Education from the August 5, 2010 meeting. Chuck Hass, Huntley resident and TSP s Account Manager over seeing Schools; reviewed comments made by Greve s Construction to the BOE from the meeting. John Watson, resident of Huntley and parent in D158, is TSP s salt driver over winter time; reviewed comments made by Greve s Construction to the BOE from the meeting. Mark Slock; resident of LITH and a parent in the district, is TSP s Controller; reviewed comments made by Greve s Construction to the BOE from the meeting. Eric Hartmann; VP of Marketing and Sales for Tovar Snow Professional, also a parent in SD158. Mr. Hartman gave specific details of how the allegations made by Jim Greve are false. 6 Revision and Adoption of the Agenda Mr. Gentry moved, Mr. Skala 2nd to adopt the agenda with the following changes; deleting Item 7 and 9. Voice Call: Ayes (7) / Nays none / Motion Carried. Action: The agenda was adopted with changes. 8 Fiscal Services Report Mr. Altmayer stated the FY11 Budget is on display as required by law. He acknowledged his Senior Staff Accountant, Debbie Salm, who is working on the audit in progress. Action: For information only. 10 Superintendent s Report 10.1 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests: Dr. Burkey indicated the report of FOIA requests was provided. Recommendation: For information only Donations Reg mtg mins - final.doc Page 2 of 7 approval

3 Meeting: with Closed Session. Dr. Burkey acknowledged the donations given to the district were valued at $ Recommendation: For information only. Comments: Dr. Burkey reported the schools are ready to start next Wednesday, August President s Report ( 11.1 Financial Advisory Committee (FAC) Mr. Quagliano reported that he is waiting for a response from the FAC. Further discussion will be held at the September COW. Recommendation: Place on the COW agenda, to further discuss the FAC. 12 Consent Agenda (A) Ms. Seedorf removed Minutes Item and Executive Minutes Item for separate roll call vote and Item Bid # a Snow Removal for further discussion. Mr. Troy removed Item 12.2 Human Resources Personnel / Addendum Reports for a separate roll call vote. Mr. Gentry moved, Mr. Skala 2 nd to adopt the consent agenda items with the removal of Item , , 12.2, Roll Call: Ayes (7), Mr. Troy, Mrs. Skaja, Mr. Skala, Ms. Seedorf, Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Mr. Gentry, Mr. Drzal / Nays none / Motion Carried. The following consent agendas were approved as follows: 12.3 Buildings & Grounds (B&G) (Mr. Troy-Chair, Mr. Gentry, Ms. Seedorf) Natural Gas Procurement Approval of membership in the Illinois Energy Consortium (IEC) as outlined in draft contract, electing Option C of the IEC Spot Pool Program Finance Committee (Mr. Quagliano-Chair, Mr. Skala, Mr. Troy) Payables The Purchase Orders = $466,320.50; and Disbursements Issued = $ 5,656, as presented Policy Committee (Mr. Drzal-Chair, Mr. Troy, Mrs. Skaja) PRESS Updates - July 2010, Issue 72 Accepting as first reading with the recommended changes from PRESS: Policy 2:160 Board Attorney Policy 4:140 Waiver of Student Fees Policy 5:190 Professional Personnel Teacher Qualifications Policy 5:280 Support Personnel Duties and Qualifications Policy 5:330 Support Personnel Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves Policy 6:130 Program for the Gifted Policy 7:90 Release During School Hours Policy 7:325 Student Fund-Raising Activities Policy 8:80 Gifts to the District 12.6 Board of Education IASB Governance Board Representative Appointment of Mrs. Skaja to represent BOE during the school year at the IASB Governance Board. 13 Items Removed from the Consent Agenda Item Board of Education Minutes (A) Open session minutes: Reg mtg mins - final.doc Page 3 of 7 approval

4 Meeting: with Closed Session. Regular: July 15, 2010 Committee of the Whole: July 1, 2010, July 29, 2010, August 5, 2010 Special: August 5, 2010 Finance Committee and Finance Advisory Committee: August 2, 2010 Financial Advisory Committee: June 29, 2010 Mr. Gentry moved, Mr. Skala 2 nd to approve the minutes as presented. Discussion: Members discussed the fact that no comments or changes were submitted prior to the meeting or during the meeting. Ms. Seedorf noted she will continue to vote against the minutes as long as the same board member is secretary. Roll Call: Ayes (6) Mrs. Skaja, Mr. Skala, Mr. Troy Mr. Drzal, Mr. Gentry, Mr. Quagliano / Nays (1) Ms. Seedorf / Motion Carried. Action: The minutes were approved as presented. Item Board of Education - Closed Executive Session Minutes (A) Closed session minutes: Regular: July 15, 2010 Committee of the Whole: July 1, 2010, July 29, 2010 Special: August 5, 2010 Mrs. Skaja moved, Mr. Gentry 2 nd to approve the minutes as presented. Roll Call: Ayes (6) Mr. Drzal, Mr. Gentry, Mr. Quagliano, Mrs. Skaja, Mr. Skala, Mr. Troy / Nays (1) Ms. Seedorf / Motion Carried. Action: The closed session minutes were approved. Item 12.2 Human Resources (HR) / Personnel / Addendum Reports (A) Mr. Gentry moved, Mrs. Skaja 2 nd to approve the personnel reports as presented. Discussion: Members discussed the reason for taking the item off the agenda was a personal matter. Roll Call: Ayes (6) Mrs. Skaja, Mr. Skala, Mr. Drzal, Mr. Quagliano, Ms. Seedorf, Mr. Gentry / Nays none / Abstain (1) Mr. Troy / Motion Carried. Action: The personnel reports were approved as follows: Certified Replacements Location Name Salary Effective Date Teacher/8 th Grade Marlowe Jennifer Martin M12/5 $46, Teacher/2 nd Grade Chesak Jamie Weger B0/1 $36, Teacher/Art High School Jillian Corapi M0/3 $42, New Position Location Name Salary Effective Date Psychologist Martin Jennifer Falbo Negron M45/6 $50, Change in Assignment, Status or Position Educational Support Location Name Salary Effective Date Maintenance O & M James Krueger $17.23 per hour Secretary Martin Gail Stallworth $13.93 per hour August 12, 2010 Replacements Location Name Salary Effective Date Program Aide Martin Dawn Schau $13.17 per hour August 25, 2010 Reg mtg mins - final.doc Page 4 of 7 approval

5 Meeting: with Closed Session. 1:2 Aide Chesak Michelle O Connor $13.17 per hour August 25, 2010 Resignations Location Name Salary/Reason Effective Date Bus Driver Transportation Terry Garling $16.72 per hour/ August 4, 2010 Bus Aide Transportation Corinne Hooper $10.40 per hour/ July 27, 2010 Mandated Leave Type Location Number of Staff FMLA Marlowe 1 ADDENDUM Certified Replacement Location Name Salary Effective Date Teacher/Band/Choral Heineman Jennifer Charles B36/1 $19, Teacher/5 th Grade Leggee Jill Doles B36/4 $42, Teacher/5 th Grade Martin Elizabeth B0/4 Hassinger $40, Teacher/4 th Grade Martin Tara Rosenberg B0/3 $39, Continued Part Time Location Name Salary Effective Date Employment Guidance Counselor High School Wayne Russell $ per day (115 days) August 23, 2010 Change in Assignment, Location Name Salary Effective Date Status, or Position Reading Specialist Conley Nanatte Jones M0/16 August 23, 2010 $66, Teacher/Special Ed Chesak Jennifer Prichard B0/5 $41, August 23, 2010 New Position Location Name Salary Effective Date Psychologist Marlowe Geoffrey Griffin M45/6.6 FTE $30, Educational Support New Position Location Name Salary Effective Date 1:1 Aide Preschool Kelly Loftus $11.48 per hour August 23, 2010 Cook Chesak Julie Duyos $10.40 per hour August 19, 2010 Bus Driver Transportation John Alexander $16.08 per hour August 25, 2010 Bus Diver Transportation Annegret Wolf $16.08 per hour August 25, 2010 Reg mtg mins - final.doc Page 5 of 7 approval

6 Meeting: with Closed Session. Program Aide Preschool Heidi Brodsky $11.48 per hour August 25, 2010 Program Aide Preschool Karen $12.06 per hour August 25, 2010 Radaszewski Bus Driver Transportation Daniel Fuhrman $16.08 per hour August 25, 2010 Change in Assignment, Location Name Salary Effective Date Status or Position Bus Aide Transportation Karen Marino $10.20 per hour Agusut 13, 2010 Replacements Location Name Salary Effective Date 1:1 Aide Leggee Patti Albanese $11.48 per hour August 25, 2010 Program Aide Leggee Holly Spoeth $12.54 per hour August 25, 2010 Bus Driver Transportation Jim McIntyre $16.08 per hour August 25, 2010 Program Aide Preschool Lucy $11.48 per hour August 25, 2010 Higginbotham Program Aide Preschool Nora Porrovecchio $12.54 per hour August 25, 2010 Resignation Location Name Salary/Reason Effective Date 1:1 Aide Martin Valerie Bank $12.54 per hour/ August 17, 2010 Bus Aide Transportation John Galason $10.40 per hour/ December 4, 2009 Media Aide Leggee Amanda Heredia $11.48 per hour/ August 25, 2010 Temporary Summer Technology Nicole Nottolini $9.00 per hour/ August 5, 2010 Helper Assignment over Temporary Summer Technology Caitlin Stock $8.80 per hour/ August 2, 2010 Helpter Assignment over 1:1 Aide Heineman Laura Miller $12.54 per hour/ August 23, 2010 Media Aide Leggee Brenda Haddad $13.17 per hour/ August 19, 2010 Lunch/Recess Supervisor Mackeben Anna Deppen $10.79 per hour/ August 19, 2010 Lunch/Recess Supervisor Conley Christine Jacobs $11.22 per hour/ August 19, 2010 Item Bid # a Snow Removal (A) Mr. Gentry moved, Mr. Drzal 2 nd to award the Alternate Bid from Tovar Snow Professionals for Bid # a Snow Removal, a three-year contract at the unit price so stated on the bid form calculation presented in the packet. Discussion: Discussion took place regarding allegations made and information received and reviewed. Reg mtg mins - final.doc Page 6 of 7 approval

7 Meeting: with Closed Session. Roll Call: Ayes (6) Mr. Quagliano, Mr. Troy, Mr. Drzal, Mrs. Skaja, Mr. Skala, Mr. Gentry / Nays none / Present (1) Ms. Seedorf / Motion Carried. Action: Tovar Snow Professionals was awarded Bid # a Snow Removal as presented. 14 Action Items /Description / Roll/Voice Call (President, Mr. Gentry) 14.1 Supplemental Purchase Orders & Accounts Payables Mr. Gentry moved, Mr. Skala 2nd to approve as presented, the Supplemental Purchase Orders at $1,909,078.81, and the Supplemental Accounts Payables at $18, Roll call: Ayes (7) Mr. Skala, Mrs. Skaja, Mr. Troy Mr. Drzal, Ms. Seedorf, Mr. Gentry, Mr. Quagliano / Nays - none / Motion Carried. Action: The supplement payables were approved as presented. 15 Public Comment - none 16 Adjournment / Action (Mr. Gentry) Mr. Gentry moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. 2 nd by Mrs. Skaja. Voice Call: Ayes (7) / Nays none / Motion Carried. Action: The meeting was adjourned. Submitted by, Naomi Fettes, Board Operations These minutes are subject to approval. President Date Secretary Date Reg mtg mins - final.doc Page 7 of 7 approval