May 22, Also present were Lane Abrell, Mina Griffith, Anthony Manville, Rick Engstrom, Glenn Wood, Tom Hernandez, and Angie Van.

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1 May 22, 2017 REGULAR SESSION The Board of Education of Plainfield Community Consolidated School District No. 202, Counties of Will and Kendall, State of Illinois, met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2017, at the Administration Center, Howard Street, Plainfield, IL. CALL TO ORDER President Nichols called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and the following Board members answered roll call: Mrs. Drake, Mr. Kirberg, Mr. Koch, Mr. Robey, Mr. Smith, Mr. Westfall and Mr. Nichols. Also present were Lane Abrell, Mina Griffith, Anthony Manville, Rick Engstrom, Glenn Wood, Tom Hernandez, and Angie Van. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Mr. Nichols and seconded by Mr. Kirberg to adjourn to closed session at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing Personnel: the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the school district to determine its validity; Collective Negotiations: Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. Pending Litigation: an action against, affecting, or on behalf of the school district has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or the school district finds that an action is probable or imminent; consider a matter pertaining to an individual student; and student discipline. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted aye: Mrs. Drake, Mr. Kirberg, Mr. Koch, Mr. Robey, Mr. Smith, Mr. Westfall and Mr. Nichols. Motion RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION A motion was made by Mr. Kirberg and seconded by Mr. Koch to return to regular session at 7:25 p.m. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted aye: Mrs. Drake, RECONVENE President Nichols reconvened the meeting at 7:44 p.m. and the following Board members answered roll call: Mrs. Drake, Mr. Kirberg, Mr. Koch, Mr. Robey, Mr. Smith, Mr. Westfall and Mr. Nichols. Also present were Lane Abrell, Mina Griffith, Anthony Manville, Glenn Wood, Rick Engstrom, Tom Hernandez, Angela Van, Ashley Meyers, Janet Grimes, Jason Vollmer, 1 05/22/17

2 Dan Billish, Mattie Levy, Yvonne Levy, Heather Whisler, Paul Whisler, Ross Draper, Dawn Bullock, Kelly Lustrup, Lotanna Onua, Chizua Onua and Kristi Hillmer. COMMUNICATIONS None. BOARD PRESIDENT S COMMENTS President Nichols congratulated the 8 th graders who will be promoted to high school this week. He also congratulated the four high school principals and their staff for excellent commencement ceremonies. Work will begin this week on the stadium renovation/artificial turf installation projects at Plainfield East High School and Plainfield North High school. The work progress will be tracked online by the Community Relations Department. President Nichols thanked students, staff and families for another excellent school year and reminded everyone that school resumes on August 18, BOARD SALUTES Mr. Westfall saluted the four high school principals; Facilities Director, Paul Gonzalez; and his staff for the commencement ceremonies. Mr. Westfall also saluted Plainfield High School Central Campus parent, Jeff Prah, who helped activate the video board at the Plainfield South High School graduation ceremony. SPECIAL RECOGNITION President Nichols recognized and congratulated Lota Onua, senior at Plainfield East High School for winning second place in the triple jump at the state girl s track meet; Zack Cienkus, junior at Plainfield North High School for winning third place in the state gymnastics meet in the rings event; and Mattie Levy, junior at Plainfield East High School for achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS None. CONSENT AGENDA Dr. Abrell reviewed the Consent Agenda items. Following due consideration, a motion was made by Mr. Nichols to approve the following Consent Agenda items: Field Trip As recommended by the Administration, approve field trip for Plainfield East High School Choir to Sandusky, Ohio on June 2, 2017 through June 4, /22/17

3 Approve Minutes As recommended by the Administration, approval of the regular session minutes of April 24, 2017 and May 8, 2017; and special session minutes of May 1, Approve Authorization for Approval Authority to the Superintendent for Candidate Recommendations As recommended by the Administration, approve Authorization for Approval Authority to the Superintendent for Candidate Recommendations through the September 11, 2017 Board of Education Meeting. Administrator recommendations will continue to be approved by the Board of Education. Personnel The Board of Education's ratification of employment or approval to employ certified and non-certified personnel, as well as the salary and wage placements, are contingent upon the results of all pre and post employment verifications required by law, regulations, policies and the Negotiated Agreements with the Association of Plainfield Teachers and the Plainfield Association of Support Staff as presented. Certified Personnel School Year Recommendation to Hire: Summer: Cannova, Kathryn ESY LBSI SE Teacher (EC) BM Recommendation to Appoint: Summer: Allen, Kevin Summer Math Teacher PHSCC Carusiello, Kristin ESY LBSI SE Teacher (EC) BM Darlington, John Summer Driver s Education Teacher - PNHS Fleming, John Summer Band Teacher - IT Gleason, Meghan Summer Social Studies Teacher PNHS Hames, Diana Summer Math Teacher PHSCC Hannon, Jarod Summer Math Teacher PHSCC Holba, Brendan Summer Social Studies Teacher PHSCC Keane, Robert Summer Social Studies Teacher PNHS Lustrup, Kelly - ESY Site Supervisor TJ McKeague, Shannon Summer LBSI SE Teacher (RES-CC) PNHS Mihaljevic, Tracy ESY LBSI SE Teacher (CC) TJ Rayola, Nicholas Summer Math Teacher PHSCC Schmitt, Michael Summer Social Studies Teacher PNHS Seghi, Lauren Summer Social Studies Teacher PNHS Smith, John Summer Social Studies Teacher PHSCC Walter, James Summer Driver s Education Teacher PNHS Wells, Christopher Summer LBSI SE Teacher (RES-CC) PHSCC Wheeler, Allison Summer Math Teacher - PHSCC Wulf, Timothy Summer Social Studies Teacher PHSCC 3 05/22/17

4 Resignations: Certified: Golat, Lauren Early Childhood Teacher BM Kampf, Steven Math/Science Teacher JK McNeil, Julianne Early Childhood Teacher BM Moore, Julie Science/ Physical Education Teacher DP Oehlke, Randi LBS I Special Education Teacher (RES-CC) PSHS Ramos, Irene Transbilingual Education Teacher CS Sudaj, Gabriel LBS I Special Education Teacher (RES-CC) - CL Tremble, Caitlin Math/Science Teacher JK Extra Curricular: Bayer, Gregory Head Basketball (Girls) PHSCC Corwin, Shawn Assistant Wrestling PEHS Miller, Kevin Assistant Football (.5) PEHS O Reel, Adam Assistant Football PEHS Sichak, Ashley Assistant Soccer (Boys) PSHS Young, Christine Winter Cheerleading 7, 8 - IJ Summer School: Epps, Katherine ESY Site Supervisor Certified Personnel School Year Recommendation to Re-Hire: Certified: Fry, Michelle Transitional Program Instruction Teacher (.5) IJ Lennhardt, Jennifer Speech and Language Pathologist (.6) AC McMahon, Heidi Speech and Language Pathologist (.4) AC Ortiz, Pamela - Speech and Language Pathologist - AC Saini, Raghav Math Teacher - PNHS Trotsky, Paulette Early Childhood Teacher BM Ware, Star Speech and Language Pathologist (.6) - AC Recommendation to Hire: Certified: Helland, Kathryn Spanish Teacher PSHS Peterson, Jeffrey C. Physical Education/Health Teacher IT Tantillo, Julie Board Certified Behavior Analyst DW Terry, Terrance English Teacher PEHS Extra Curricular: Blair, Joshua Assistant Football PEHS Ling, Joshua Assistant Football PEHS Recommendation to Appoint: Extra Curricular: Bayer, Gregg Head Basketball (Boys) - PHSCC 4 05/22/17

5 Recommendation for Change in Appointment: Administrator: Whisler, Heather FROM Assistant Principal MV TO Principal GP Meyers, Elizabeth FROM Special Education Administrator (11 Mo) AC TO Student Services Administrator (12 Mo) - DW Certified: Lines, Chet FROM Social Studies Teacher PSHS TO Assistant Athletic Director (.4) / Social Studies Teacher (.6) PSHS Sahly, Austin FROM Spanish Teacher (1.0) PNHS TO Spanish Teacher (.2) PNHS Waznonis, Anthony FROM Math Teacher PEHS TO Assistant Athletic Director (.4) / Math Teacher (.6) PEHS Leave of Absence: Certified: Troutman, Kaitlin Grade 2 Teacher - TJ Non-Certified Personnel School Year Recommendation to Hire: Non-Certified: Apodaca, John Custodian (PT) CE Compton, Sarah Secretary for Special Education AC Hively, Lauren Custodian (PT) - TJ Summer: Angulo, Diego Summer Custodian /Groundskeeper /Painter - OMT Bolognani, Brenna - Summer Custodian /Groundskeeper /Painter OMT Domabyl, Emily Summer Custodian /Groundskeeper /Painter OMT Esparza Cruz, Andres - Summer Custodian /Groundskeeper /Painter OMT Fallon, Brendan ESY SE Paraprofessional TBD Gonzalez, Julio Summer Custodian /Groundskeeper /Painter OMT Hiestand, Allison Summer Custodian /Groundskeeper /Painter OMT Lee, Brandon Summer Custodian /Groundskeeper /Painter OMT Maves, Marty Summer Custodian /Groundskeeper /Painter OMT Paladines, Cameron Summer Custodian /Groundskeeper /Painter OMT Pirc, Zachary - Summer Custodian /Groundskeeper /Painter OMT Reiter, Mark Summer Custodian /Groundskeeper /Painter OMT Starkman, Bridget Summer Custodian /Groundskeeper /Painter OMT Thompson, Sean Summer Custodian /Groundskeeper /Painter OMT Webb, Samuel Summer Custodian /Groundskeeper /Painter OMT Wilderman, Jonathon - Summer Custodian /Groundskeeper /Painter OMT Recommendation to Appoint: Summer School: Beckman, Angela Summer Secretary - PNHS Brady, Theresa ESY SE Paraprofessional TBD Jenkins, Laura ESY SE Paraprofessional - TBD 5 05/22/17

6 Recommendation for Change in Appointment: Non-Certified: Alonzo, Tomasita FROM Office Clerk TR TO Secretary to the Assistant Principal TR Retirements: Non-Certified: Piccioli, Sam Maintenance Specialist OMT Walsh, Linda SE Paraprofessional IT Resignations: Non-Certified: Harres, Dora Secretary to the Assistant Principal EE Padilla, Omar Custodian (PT) RI Prosser, Cherie SE Paraprofessional RV Smith, Michelle Lunch Supervisor IJ Witkowski, Christine Lunch Supervisor AS Declinations: Summer School: Fordyce, Kristie ESY SE Paraprofessional DP Non-Certified Personnel School Year Recommendation for Change in Appointment: Non-Certified: Barraza, Julia FROM Secretary to the Principal BM TO Bookkeeper II for Accounts Payable - AC Fumagalli, Dana FROM Building Secretary BM TO Secretary to the Principal BM Following a second by Mrs. Drake, the following members voted aye: Mrs. Drake, Mr. Nichols introduced Heather Whisler as the new principal at Grand Prairie Elementary School and Ashley Meyers as the new Student Services Administrator for Health Services. FOR ACTION Site/Finance Committee Site/Finance Committee Chair David Koch discussed the meeting (see attached meeting agenda). Mr. Engstrom, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations reviewed the Treasurer Report. 6 05/22/17

7 Approve the Acceptance of the Treasurer s Report, Approve Payment of Bills in the Amount of $4,090,192.88, and Approve Donations As recommended by the Administration and the Site/Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr. Koch and seconded by Mr. Westfall to accept the Treasurer s Report; approve the payment of bills in the amount of $4,090,192.88; and approve the acceptance of the following donations: Curriculum and Instruction - $75 from Spencer's Books LLC for donated sample books; Ira Jones - $ from NFPA Education and Technology Foundation for Fluid Power Challenge Grant; $28.48 from The Kula Foundation-Red Robin Donation for Student Incentives; $6.30 from YourCause Corporate Giving Program for Student Incentives; $90 from Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign; Crystal Lawns - $1,000 from PTA to go toward their Outdoor Education Fund; River View - $4, from PTO to go towards field trip bus fees for the current school year and supplies for Read Across River View; Creekside - Projection screen purchased by PTA with a value of $225; Indian Trail - $ from National Energy Education Development Project for field trip bus fees to the Museum of Science and Industry; Thomas Jefferson - $1,000 Grant for Impactful Teaching from Junior League of Kane and DuPage Counties for their Check In/Check Out and Check & Connect programs; Eagle Pointe - $44.95 from the Kula Foundation-Red Robin and Kelloggs; Heritage Grove - $20 from Donate Well and $25 from YourCause; and Bonnie McBeth Learning Center - Violin with an approximate value of $500 from Bruce Seelig (Through Tom Hernandez). Upon roll call vote the following members voted aye: Mrs. Drake, Mr. Kirberg, Mr. Koch, Mr. Robey, Mr. Smith, Mr. Westfall and Mr. Nichols. Motion Approve the Power Supply Service Agreement to extend our current contract for us to three years with a per year savings of approximately $100,000 to $110,000. As recommended by the Administration and the Site/Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr. Koch and seconded by Mr. Nichols to approve the Power Supply Service Agreement to extend our current contract for us to three years with a per year savings of approximately $100,000 to $110,000. Upon roll call vote the following members voted aye: Mrs. Drake, Mr. Kirberg, Mr. Koch, Mr. Robey, Mr. Smith, Mr. Westfall and Mr. Nichols. Motion Approve the following: Installation of electronic sign at Plainfield Academy; and installation of concrete slab at baseball field at Plainfield High School Central Campus As recommended by the Administration and the Site/Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr. Koch and seconded by Mr. Westfall to approve the following: Installation of electronic sign at Plainfield Academy; and installation of concrete slab at baseball field at Plainfield High School Central Campus. Upon roll call vote the following members voted aye: Mrs. Drake, Mr. Kirberg, Mr. Koch, Mr. Robey, Mr. Smith, Mr. Westfall and Mr. Nichols. Motion Approve the removal of broken and/or obsolete equipment: Liberty - various broken/obsolete technology items; and OMT - truck disposal As recommended by the Administration and the Site/Finance Committee, a motion was made by Mr. Koch and seconded by Mr. Westfall to approve the removal of broken and/or obsolete equipment: Liberty - various broken/obsolete technology items; and 7 05/22/17

8 OMT - truck disposal. Upon roll call vote the following members voted aye: Mrs. Drake, Mr. Koch commented that Administration was approached by the Homeowner s Association at Walker s Grove for the purpose of using school property to remove the material from the bottom of the lake (pond muck). Administration had already said no. The President of the Homeowner s Association came to the May 17 th Board Meeting and explained what their goal was. The Site/Finance Committee agrees with Administration that this is not something we want to allow them to do. Dr. Abrell commended Mr. Koch for the research he did on this project. Curriculum and Technology Committee Curriculum and Technology Committee Chair Kevin Kirberg discussed the meeting (see attached meeting agenda). Approve Updated High School English Novel List for English Language Arts Courses As recommended by the Administration and the Curriculum and Technology Committee, a motion was made by Mr. Kirberg and seconded by Mrs. Drake to approve updated High School English Novel List for English Language Arts courses. Upon roll call vote the following members voted aye: Mrs. Drake, Mr. Kirberg, Mr. Koch, Mr. Robey, Mr. Smith, Mr. Westfall and Mr. Nichols. Motion Approve one Foreign Exchange Student from Spain in District 202 at Plainfield North High School for the school year As recommended by the Administration and the Curriculum and Technology Committee a motion was made by Mr. Kirberg and seconded by Mr. Robey to approve one foreign exchange student from Spain in District 202 at Plainfield North High School for the school year. Upon roll call vote the following members voted aye: Mrs. Drake, Approve Purchase of iready Diagnostics Test for Grades K-8 Reading and Math. Estimated costs: $172, As recommended by the Administration and the Curriculum and Technology Committee a motion was made by Mr. Kirberg and seconded by Mrs. Drake to approve purchase of iready Diagnostics Test for Grades K-8 Reading and Math. Estimated costs: $172, Upon roll call vote the following members voted aye: Mrs. Drake, Approve purchase of Mastery Manager for Grades 9-12; Estimated costs: 3 year contract $52,580/$48,640/$48,640 As recommended by the Administration and the Curriculum and Technology Committee a motion was made by Mr. Kirberg and seconded by Mr. Robey to approve purchase of 8 05/22/17

9 Mastery Manager for Grades 9-12; Estimated costs: 3 year contract $52,580/ $48,640/ $48,640. Upon roll call vote the following members voted aye: Mrs. Drake, Approve purchase of MS Reading Intervention for the school year. Estimated costs: $27, As recommended by the Administration and the Curriculum and Technology Committee a motion was made by Mr. Kirberg and seconded by Mrs. Drake to approve purchase of MS Reading Intervention for the school year. Estimated costs: $27, Upon roll call vote the following members voted aye: Mrs. Drake, Mr. Kirberg, Mr. Koch, Mr. Robey, Mr. Smith, Mr. Westfall and Mr. Nichols. Motion Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Glenn Wood, provided an overview of the iready Diagnostic Tests, Mastery Manager and MS Reading Intervention. FOR ACTION - OTHER Approve Multi-Year Administrator Contract for Glenn Wood, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020 seconded by Mr. Koch to approve Multi-Year Administrator Contract for Glenn Wood, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, Upon roll call vote the following members voted aye: Mrs. Drake, Mr. Kirberg, Mr. Koch, Mr. Robey, Mr. Smith, Mr. Westfall and Mr. Nichols. Motion Approve Multi-Year Administrator Contract for Mina Griffith, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, seconded by Mrs. Drake to approve Multi-Year Administrator Contract for Mina Griffith, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, Upon roll call vote the following members voted aye: Mrs. Drake, Mr. Kirberg, Mr. Koch, Mr. Robey, Mr. Smith, Mr. Westfall and Mr. Nichols. Motion Approve Multi-Year Administrator Contract for Anthony Manville, Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Personnel, for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020 seconded by Mr. Westfall to approve Multi-Year Administrator Contract for Anthony Manville, Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Personnel, for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, Upon roll call vote the following members voted aye: Mrs. Drake, Mr. Kirberg, Mr. Koch, Mr. Robey, Mr. Smith, Mr. Westfall and Mr. Nichols. Motion 9 05/22/17

10 Approve Multi-Year Administrator Contract for Richard Engstrom, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations, for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, seconded by Mr. Koch to approve Multi-Year Administrator Contract for Richard Engstrom, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations, for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, Upon roll call vote the following members voted aye: Mrs. Drake, Mr. Kirberg, Mr. Koch, Mr. Robey, Mr. Smith, Mr. Westfall and Mr. Nichols. Motion Approve Employment Agreement between the Board of Education of Plainfield Community Consolidated School District and Patricia Bachand seconded by Mr. Kirberg to approve Employment Agreement between the Board of Education of Plainfield Community Consolidated School District and Patricia Bachand. Upon roll call vote the following members voted aye: Mrs. Drake, Mr. Kirberg, Mr. Koch, Mr. Robey, Mr. Smith, Mr. Westfall and Mr. Nichols. Motion Approve Employment Agreement between the Board of Education of Plainfield Community Consolidated School District and Patricia Decker seconded by Mrs. Drake to approve Employment Agreement between the Board of Education of Plainfield Community Consolidated School District and Patricia Decker. Upon roll call vote the following members voted aye: Mrs. Drake, Mr. Kirberg, Mr. Koch, Mr. Robey, Mr. Smith, Mr. Westfall and Mr. Nichols. Motion Approve Resolution Authorizing the Recall of Teachers(s) for the School Term seconded by Mr. Westfall to approve Resolution Authorizing the Recall of Teachers(s) for the School Term. Upon roll call vote the following members voted aye: Mrs. Drake, Mr. Kirberg, Mr. Koch, Mr. Robey, Mr. Smith, Mr. Westfall and Mr. Nichols. Motion Student Discipline Student A: As recommended by Administration and as presented by District Hearing Officer, Robert H. Smith, a motion was made by Mr. Koch and seconded by Mr. Kirberg that in lieu of expulsion, alternative placement for the entire school year until graduation. Upon roll call vote the following members voted aye: Mr. Kirberg, Mr. Koch, Mr. Robey, Mr. Smith, Mr. Westfall and Mr. Nichols. Mrs. Drake voted nay. Motion FOR INFORMATION Mr. Westfall provided the Wilco Report /22/17

11 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION STATUS We received one Freedom of Information request since the last Board of Education meeting. ADJOURNMENT At 8:19 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Koch and seconded by Mrs. Drake to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted aye: Mrs. Drake, President Secretary Attachment: Committee Meeting Agendas 11 05/22/17