WEST HARVEY-DIXMOOR SCHOOL DISTRICT 147 BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2013

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1 WEST HARVEY-DIXMOOR SCHOOL DISTRICT 147 BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2013 A regular meeting of the Board of Education, School District #147 was held on Monday, November 4, 2013, at the Elmer G. Kich Elementary School, 191 West 155 th Place, Harvey, Illinois. President Michael Smith called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. THE ROLL CALL OF THE BOARD WAS AS FOLLOWS: PRESIDENT Present VICE PRESIDENT Present SECRETARY Present MEMBER Present MEMBER Present MEMBER J. C. Smith Present MEMBER Present ALSO PRESENT: SUPERINTENDENT BUSINESS MANAGER Dr. Bethel E. Cager Tonisha Sibley RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS EXCEEDING ISAT TESTS, Board President, and Dr. Bethel E. Cager, Superintendent, presented certificates of achievement to students in the district that met or excelled on their 2012 ISAT tests in Reading and Math. In total, 30 students in the district were awarded certificates of achievement. PLAN FOR PEST MANAGEMENT IN SCHOOLS Dr. Cager explained the bed bug situation at Washington and Rosa Parks Schools. Dr. Cager distributed a timeline of events relating to the bed bug issue. She asked the Board what should the next steps be in order to remedy the problem., Board Secretary, expressed concern on why all Board members were not involved in making the decision for Terminex servicing the schools., Board Vice-President, stated the bed bug situation has to be taken care of immediately., Board Member, also expressed concern over the bed bug situation. Board President,, addressed the questions and concerns raised by the Board members. CITIZENS INQUIRY Wayne Tellis, resident of Harvey, congratulated the students who received recognition on their achievement. He again expressed concern over the condition of the boys restroom in the Primary section of Lincoln School and inquired on when improvements will be made., Dixmoor resident and Board member, announced the annual Boyd family coat drive, which to date, has distributed over 500 coats to those in need. This year, 280 coats are expected to be distributed to families. Ms. Chapman stated donations can be given to Dr. Cager,, or Janelle Strong., Harvey resident and Board member, stated there would be a pre-thanksgiving dinner for anyone who wished to attend on November 17, 2013 from 12:00 4:00 p.m. at South Suburban College. Tammy Hennis, Harvey resident, thanked the Board of Education for providing tutorial services to her daughter, a student at Rosa Parks School, and niece, student at King School. Ms. Hennis inquired how to 1

2 find her daughter s ISAT scores? Dr. Cager responded Ms. Hennis should speak with her daughter s principal. MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVER, MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2013, REGULAR BOARD MEETING, MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2013 AND SPECIAL MEETING, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013 MOVED: MEMBER: SECONDED: MEMBER: AYES NAYS: ABSENT: APPROVE ADJUSTED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PRE-LIST ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2013 IN THE AMOUNT OF $528, MOVED: MEMBER: SECONDED: MEMBER: APPROVE PAYROLLS FOR OCTOBER 2013 IN THE AMOUNT OF $616, MOVED: MEMBER: SECONDED: MEMBER: 2

3 PLACE ON FILE TREASURERS STATEMENT OF POSITION FOR SEPTEMBER 2013 APPROVE MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC. CONTRACT MOVED: MEMBER: SECONDED: MEMBER: APPROVE OMNI THERAPEUTICS, INC. CONTRACT MOVED: MEMBER: SECONDED: MEMBER: APPROVE SCHOOL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM GRANT MOVED: MEMBER: SECONDED: MEMBER: 3

4 APPROVED SCHOOL ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANT MOVED: MEMBER: SECONDED: MEMBER: APPROVE A.P. DETECTIVE & SECURITY AGENCY CONTRACT Discussion on A.P. Detective Agency contract. stated he did not recall having a contract with a firm in doing background checks. stated A.P. Detective Agency is cheaper in costs than the current firm the district is using for background checks. suggested the vote on A.P. Detective Agency be tabled to discuss with attorney *MOTION TO POSTPONE APPROVAL OF A.P. DETECTIVE & SECURITY AGENCY CONTRACT MOVED: MEMBER: SECONDED: MEMBER: APPROVE KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FUNDRAISER CONTRACT MOVED: MEMBER: SECONDED: MEMBER: 4

5 APPROVE SCHOOL UNIFORM PROPOSAL *NO MOTION RECEIVED FOR APPROVAL OF ITEM COMMUNITY COORDINATOR AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN PARENT COORDINATOR REFERRED TO PERSONNEL COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW MOVED: MEMBER: SECONDED: MEMBER: APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS AND BENEFIT PLAN MOVED: MEMBER: SECONDED: MEMBER: *NO VOTE TAKEN ON ITEM Discussion on item: requested clarity on Administrative contracts and Benefit Plan. provided answers to questions. recommended the item be postponed for review. MOVED: MEMBER: SECONDED: MEMBER: ITEM TABLED FOR REVIEW 5

6 UPON RECOMMENDATION OF SUPERINTENDENT APPROVE JANELLE STRONG FOR HIRE FOR EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO THE SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD OF EDUCATION MOVED: MEMBER: SECONDED: MEMBER: Discussion on item: stated applicants in the past were interviewed by the full Board for positions. Bonnie Rateree provided explanation the Personnel Committee reviewed the applicants and provided the two finalists for the position to the Board President and Superintendent for final interview. UPON RECOMMENDATION OF SUPERINTENDENT APPROVED PAID WORKMAN COMPENSATION LEAVE FOR NICOLE GRECO KINDERGARTEN TEACHER AT KING SCHOOL BEGINNING OCTOBER 16, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2013 MOVED: MEMBER: SECONDED: MEMBER: UPON RECOMMENDATION OF SUPERINTENDENT APPROVED TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR (TEACHERS PER CONTRACTUAL MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING) FOR: KRISTY BOKER; LINDA GAYLE BRADBURN; ROBERT LINNINGER; MARGARET MATINIAK; DEBORAH MCHUGH; NICOLE ROGERS; RENEE RYAN AND CHERYL WOLFE MOVED: MEMBER: SECONDED: MEMBER: 6

7 UPON RECOMMENDATION OF SUPERINTENDENT APPROVED NEW HIRES: EVANGELINE PETERSON, MUSIC TEACHER, LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 5, 2013; LATINA PRESSWOOD-HOLMES, LIBRARY AIDE, DISTRICT, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 21, 2013; ANDREA BARKSDALE, SATURDAY SCHOOL TEACHER, MATTESON SCHOOL DISTRICT #162, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 19, 2013 FEBRUARY 22, 2014; OLIVIA DOYLE, SATURDAY SCHOOL TEACHER, RETIRED CPS TEACHER, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 19, 2013 FEBRUARY 22, 2014; ARIELLE FLEMING, SATURDAY SCHOOL TEACHER, RICH TOWNSHIP #227, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 19, 2013 FEBRUARY 22, 2014 MOVED: MEMBER: SECONDED: MEMBER: Discussion on item: asked if there will be certified personnel in the library with the Library Aide. She further stated certified staff is required to be in the library with children at all time. UPON RECOMMENDATION OF SUPERINTENDENT APPROVED BUILDING USAGE REQUEST OF VILLAGE OF DIXMOOR IMPROVEMENT ORGANIZATION TO USE ROSA PARKS SCHOOL GYMNASIUM AND CAFETERIA FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR THE COMMUNITY NOVEMBER 9, 2013 FROM 12:00 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M. MOVED: MEMBER: SECONDED: MEMBER: 7

8 UPON RECOMMENDATION OF SUPERINTENDENT APPROVED BUILDING USAGE REQUEST OF ROSA PARKS MIDDLE SCHOOL AND DIXMOOR VIKINGS ORGANIZATION TO USE ROSA PARKS SCHOOL FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR THE COMMUNITY NOVEMBER 20, 2013 FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M. MOVED: MEMBER: SECONDED: MEMBER: MOTION TO ADJOURN MOVED: MEMBER: SECONDED: MEMBER: Adjourned at 8:42 p.m. President, Board of Education, School District #147 Secretary, Board of Education, School District #147 8