COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 46 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MAY 5, 2010

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1 COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 46 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MAY 5, 2010 The Regular Board of Education Meeting of the Community Consolidated School District 46, Lake County, Illinois was held at Grayslake Middle School, located at 440 N. Barron Blvd., IL on Wednesday, May 5, In the absence of President Garcia, Vice President Sue Facklam presided over the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m. by Vice President Sue Facklam. Members Present: Sue Facklam, Michael Linder, Michael Carbone, Karen Weinert, and Ray Millington. Members excused: Mary Garcia and Keith Surroz. Quorum was established. Also present: Superintendent Ellen Correll, Assistant Superintendent Lynn Barkley, and Chief School Business Official Brad Goldstein. Vice President Facklam called for a motion to approve the May 5, 2010 Board Meeting Agenda to include the removal of Item C under unfinished business and to remove it from Action Items. Motion was made by Millington, seconded by Linder for the approval of the May 5, 2010 Board Meeting Agenda as stated to include the amendment. Ayes: Millington, Facklam, Linder, Weinert, and Carbone. Nays: None. Members excused: Garcia and Surroz. Motion carried. Pledge of Allegiance. Vice President Facklam called for a motion to enter into closed session at 6:35 p.m. in accordance with 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1) To consider information regarding appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the district, 5ILCS 120/2(c)(2), collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees, and 5ILCS 120/2(c)(6), the setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body. Motioned by Facklam, seconded by Linder to enter into closed session at 6:35 p.m. as stated. Ayes: Linder, Facklam, Weinert, Millington, and Carbone. Nays: None. Members excused: Garcia and Surroz. Motion carried. Garcia arrived at 6:37 p.m. and Surroz arrived at 6:39 p.m. Open Session resumed at 7:43 p.m.

2 Prior to public comments President Garcia read a statement regarding the public meeting and public comments Public comment. Shannon Smigielski. Ms. Smigielski thanked the Board for scheduling the Parent Forum on next week and made a request for the Board and administration to reconsider their decision regarding contact the parents through the phone calling system. President Garcia called for a motion for the approval of the May 5, 2010 consent agenda. Superintendent Correll requested an amendment to a maternity leave request and explained that although she recommends the letter of request to be approved but the date of return be changed and approved for no later than November 29, Brief discussion followed. Motioned by Facklam, seconded by Linder for the approval of the consent agenda to include Accounts Payable as presented, the Exceptions Register as presented and the Personnel Report with the exception of employee A maternity leave request to be amended as stated. Ayes: Linder, Carbone, Garcia, Surroz, Weinert, Facklam, and Millington. Nays: None. Motion carried. BOARD/SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS: Board Member Carbone thanked the Board for moving forward with transparency. Board Member Weinert thanked Lourie Shipley for setting up the Staff Recognition Dinner and that this was her first one. Member Weinert also stated she had a great time. Board Member Facklam stated she was sorry she missed the Recognition Dinner and explained that she was in attendance at the IASB Dinner where she was elected to a position on the Board. Also, after she received the results from the Band and Choral performance, she made an inquiry for them to perform at the next board meeting, which will be held at the Middle School to make it easier for the parents and students. And Mary Garcia was elected into the Leadershop Academy with the Illinois Association of School Boards for her attendance to a number of workshops. Superintendent Correll shared with the Members that Becky Johnson, a teacher at Frederick School attended the Illinois Reading Conference and with the Illinois Reading Council. Superintendent Correll received a letter from the Illinois Reading Council stating they were well pleased with Ms. Johnson presentation regarding Don t Bug Me, I m Reading. Superintendent Correll addressed the recent events surrounding District 46 and the hiring process. She shared that she has spent a lot of time reflecting on 2

3 hiring practices. She s consulted with other districts both in and out of state. She read a list of behavior suggestions to look for while in an interview. She also stated that she would continue to review the process and bring a recommendation to the Board. Brief discussion followed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a) Discuss Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Teachers Union/School Calendar for 2010/2011 School Year Member Linder stated that the Union should be commended because they did not have to open up the contract considering the same thing may happen next year. The Members discussed how this would be in the best interest for either party and that it needs to be further discussed. Lengthy discussion followed. b) Review of Recommended Budget Cuts to include the Increase of Registration Fees by $25.00 and Increase of Breakfast and Lunch fees by $.25 cents for the 2010/2011 School Year Superintendent Correll forwarded a copy of the recommended budget cuts for the 2010/2011 school year that were compiled by the finance committee. Board Member Linder thanked the Superintendent and the committee for all their hard work and commended them for a job well done. And to the Teachers Union, thank you as well because they did not have to do what they did and deserve to be commended. Member Carbone and President Garcia agreed that the teachers should be commended. Member Carbone expressed his concerns with regards to whether it is in the best interest for either party, President Garcia shared some of the additional concessions that the teachers made. And Member Facklam expressed her concerns and that there should be further discussion regarding the changes to the school calendar that were made on behalf of the teachers and also explained them. Discussion followed. The Members also discussed the list of recommended budget cuts from the Superintendent and finance committee and shared their concerns. Superintendent Correll stated that due to a difference of opinion regarding the listing of this item with regards to voting, the voting for this item would be on the next board meeting agenda. c) Update on Summer Work & Asbestos Brad informed the Members that he has gone out to bid for the asbestos work and discussion included an explanation of the work and the safety precautions that would be in place during the course of the work. d) Review of Ameresco Contract Brad reviewed the contract with the Members and informed them that Terry Stokosa from Ameresco was also present to address any questions or concerns. After Board discussion regarding an understanding of particular wording of the contract, the consensus of the Board was that the approval 3

4 of the contract would be contingent upon a final contract including specific wording. e) Discussion of Centurion Collection Program Brad addressed the Members regarding switching from the District s current collection agency to Centurion Collection Program and also reviewed the benefits of switching. f) Discuss Contract Renewal with Preferred Meals Brad informed the Members that the contract was approved last year with Preferred Meals and next year the District would be going out for bid. Lynn shared that the administration along with three fourth grade students from Avon School sat down for about an hours with representatives from referred Meals to address the concerns of the students regarding the meals being served at Avon. The students were requesting healthier meals for breakfast and lunch. g) Update on Freedom of Information Requests At the April 28 th Board Meeting Superintendent Correll was provided with 21 FOIA request from Lennie Jarratt. Superintendent Correll informed the Members that seven district employees worked towards filling these request and it was time consuming and costly to do so. Lynn reviewed the reasons stated for each request and Brad stated that these request cost the district man hours and $3, Board Member Surroz made the request to post the cost for preparing the request on the website. Brief discussion followed. h) Resolution for Honorable Dismissal of Educational Support Personnel Employees with the Building IT Support Category due to Elimination of Position Superintendent Correll stated that this item is one of the recommendations for budget cuts and requested Technology Director Joe Nowak address the Members regarding the Tech Plan and the responses that he has received from staff. Joe shared his letter of response. NEW BUSINESS a) Discussing Regarding Finance Committee Previously the Members were provided with the listing of recommended budget cuts for their review. Board Member Linder with regards to the list how many were actually recommended by the committee. A lengthy discussion followed which also included whether or not the committee should be continued, what would the committee be discussing, how often would they meet and when should they start again. It was suggested for the committee members to be polled to find out if there is still interest and their perspective with the entire committee. Results will be brought back to the next board meeting. 4

5 b) Update on FedEx Brad informed the Members and audience that the District has been notified by Lake Count Partners that Fed Ex has chosen Lake County Grayslake as the site to build their new facility. This facility will be located on Route 83 between 137 & Peterson Road. The District has submitted a Letter of Intent along with the surrounding districts to work with Fed Ex on a Letter of Agreement to alleviate some of the taxes. ACTION ITEMS President Garcia requested a motion for the approval of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Teachers Union. Motioned by Linder, seconded by Millington for the approval of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Teachers Union as presented. Ayes: Surroz, Weinert, Garcia, Linder, and Millington. Nay: Carbone. Abstain: Facklam. Member absent: None. Motion carried. President Garcia requested a motion for the approval of the 2010/2011 school calendar as presented. Motioned by Weinert, seconded by Linder for the approval of the 2010/2011 school calendar as presented. Ayes: Weinert, Millington, Surroz, Carbone, Garcia and Linder. Nays: None. Abstain: Facklam. Member absent: None. Motion carried. President Garcia requested a motion for the approval of the Ameresco Contract as presented. Motioned by Linder, seconded by Millington for the approval of the Ameresco Contract as presented. *Ayes: Carbone, Surroz, Weinert, Millington, Linder, and Garcia. Nays: None. Abstain: Facklam. Member absent: None. Motion Carried. President Garcia requested a motion for the approval for the renewal of the Preferred Meals Contract. Motioned by Facklam, seconded by Weinert for the renewal of the Preferred Meals Contract. Ayes: Carbone, Linder, Millington, Garcia, Surroz, Facklam, and Weinert. Nays: None. Member absent: None. Motion Carried. President Garcia requested a motion for approval of the Centurion Collection Program as stated. Motioned by Linder, seconded by Facklam for the approval of the Centurion Collection Program as presented. Ayes: Linder, Facklam, Weinert, Millington, Garcia, Carbone, Surroz. Nays: None. Member absent: None. Motion Carried. President Garcia requested a motion to approve the Resolution for Honorable Dismissal of Educational Support Personnel Employees within the Building IT Support Category due to Elimination of Position. Motioned by Millington, seconded by Carbone for the approval of the Resolution for Honorable Dismissal as stated. Ayes: Weinert, Millington, Surroz, Facklam, Carbone, Garcia, and Linder. Nays: None. Member absent: None. Motion Carried. 5

6 Future Agenda Items Fed Ex Finance Committee Information regarding reasons for abstaining and why Discuss Hiring Process Project List/Case Manager Phone Calls for Forums PUBLIC COMMENTS. Colleen Wade. Ms. Wade addressed the Board regarding posting of minutes after board meetings and applause for Superintendent Correll with stepping up to the tough questions with regards to the new business manager. Ms. Wade addressed the fee increase and also addressed Board Member Carbone with her disappointment with him and the FOIA request. Sarah Waters. Ms. Waters addressed the finance committee, the fee increase, continuation of the finance committee and requested no more meetings on important days like Cinco De Mayo and St. Patrick s Day. Shannon Smigielski. Ms. Smigielski addressed the registration fee increase, the comments from Superintendent Correll regarding the hiring process, and also requested phone calls be made tomorrow to inform the parents and community about the parent forum and placing signs in selective places to announce it. Superintendent Correll requested a consensus from the Board regarding moving forward with the printing of the registration packets prior to a vote on the fee increase due to the time restraints for a late order. Consensus to move forward with printing prior to the vote was as follows. Ayes: Linder, Millington, Garcia, and Facklam (stated being uncomfortable with printing prior to the votes). Nays: Carbone, Surroz, and Weinert. Board Member Facklam requested clarification on the Media Center with regards to decreasing the amount of days for a year. There being no further business to come before the Board of Education, President Garcia requested a motion to adjourn the May 5, 2010 Board Meeting. Motioned by Linder, seconded by Facklam to adjourn the May 5 th Board of Education Meeting at 9:35 p.m. Ayes: Facklam, Carbone, Weinert, Millington, Linder, and Garcia. Nays: None. Abstain: Surroz. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Mary Garcia, Board President Lourie Shipley, Recording Secretary 6