14889 14889 AGENDA BERWYN NORTH DISTRICT 98 BOARD OF EDUCATION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 th, 2014-6:30 P.M. PRAIRIE OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMMONS ROOM 1427 S. OAKPARK AVENUE, BERWYN, ILLINOIS 60402 PUBLIC HEARING FY 15 BUDGET I. CALL TO ORDER II. III. IV. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Leight AlShahin and Suzanne AlShahin COMMUNICATION A. FY 14 Audit Presentation V. PUBLIC HEARING A. Comment on FY15 Budget VI. ADJOURNMENT REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II. III. IV. ROLL CALL COMMUNICATION A. Prairie Oak School Improvement Plan Presentation BOARD COMMENTS V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes 1.Regular Meeting Minutes August 28, 2014 2. Special Board Meeting Minutes September 4, 2014 3. Executive Meeting Minutes September 4, 2014 B. Personnel Report 1. New Hire 2. Reassignments 3. Resignation
14890 14890 C. Building Use Application 1. West Suburban Special Recreation Association 2. Greater Chicago American ORFF Schulwork Association 3. North Berwyn Park District D. Finance 1. Invoices 2. Monthly Payroll 3. Authorize next month s payment for payroll VI. ACTION ITEMS A. Resolution to Adopt the Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 B. Approval of the Application for Recognition of Schools C. Approval of FGM Project Authorization 10 Year Life Safety Survey D. Board Policy Review: Second Reading 1. 2:20 Board of Education - Powers and Duties of the Board of Education 2. 4:60 Operational Services Purchases and Contracts 3. 5:30 General Personnel Hiring Process and Criteria 4. 5:260 Professional Personnel Student Teachers 5. 5:330 Educational Support Personnel Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays and Leaves 6. 7:20 Students Harassment of Students Prohibited 7. 7:180 Students Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment. 8. 7:240 Students Conduct Code for Participants in Extracurricular Activities. VII. VIII. IX. INFORMATION AND REPORTS A. Monthly Fund Report B. Technology C. Upcoming Events PUBLIC COMMENT NEW BUSINESS X. EXECUTIVE ACTION WITH POSSIBLE ACTION TO FOLLOW The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1). XI. ADJOURNMENT
14891 14891 AGENDA BERWYN NORTH DISTRICT 98 BOARD OF EDUCATION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 th, 2014-6:30 P.M. PRAIRIE OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMMONS ROOM 1427 S. OAKPARK AVENUE, BERWYN, ILLINOIS 60402 PUBLIC HEARING FY 15 BUDGET The Public Hearing of the Board of Education, School District 98, Berwyn, Illinois, was called to order at 6:28 p.m., September 25, 2014 by President Lancsak. Present - Members Mounce, Swade, Aremella, Paul-Emile, Valeriano and Lancsak Superintendent Ayala Business Manager Regina Johnson Assistant Superintendent Zaher Absent Cuevas Leight AlShahin and Suzanne AlShahin led the assembled group in the Pledge of Allegiance. COMMUNICATION 1. FY 14 Audit Presentation: Regina Johnson (District 98 s Business Manager), along with Colleen DeKraker and Susan Jones, auditors from Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd, presented the findings and review of the 2013-2014 financial audit. PUBLIC HEARING 1. FY 15 Budget: Dr. Ayala and Ms. Johnson presented the final budget FY15 to the Board. Mr. Lancsak asked if there were any public comments. MOTION TO ADJOURN Member Arenella and was seconded by Member Paul-Emile that the Public Hearing of the Board of Education, District 98, adjourn at 6:54 p.m., Thursday, September 25, 2014. Ayes - Mounce, Paul-Emile, Arenella Valeriano,
14892 14892 REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, School District 98, Berwyn, Illinois, was called to order at 6:55 p.m., September 25, 2014 by President Lancsak. Present - Members Mounce, Swade, Arenella, Paul-Emile, Valeriano and Lancsak Superintendent Ayala Business Manager Regina Johnson Assistant Superintendent Zaher Absent Cuevas COMMUNICATIONS 1. Prairie Oak School Improvement Plan Presentation 2. Sarah Mikos-Meyer: Dr. Ayala and the Board recognized Sarah Mikos-Meyer from Lincoln Middle School for the art work she recently published, If Picasso Had a Christmas Tree. She was congratulated by the board and was presented with a certificate and Berwyn North District 98 pin. BOARD COMMENTS 1. Ms. Valeriano attended Prairie Oak s Curriculum night and found it was interesting and went well. She expressed that she would like to see more time allotted for students to be able to share their school environment with their families. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes 1. Meeting Minutes August 28, 2014 2. Executive Minutes August 28, 2014 3. Special Board Meeting Minutes September 4, 2014 4. Executive Meeting Minutes September 4, 2014
14893 14893 B. Personnel Report 1. New Hire Substitute: 1.Katherine Kaminskas - Substitute Teacher All substitutes are called on an as needed basis. 1. Krista Lewandowski as a Program Assistant at Lincoln Middle School for the 2014-2015 school year in a new position. 2. Rosa Miranda as a Lunchroom Aide at Jefferson Elementary School for the 2014-2015 school year replacing Ana Flores 3. Zoraida Rodriguez as a Lunchroom Aide at Lincoln Middle School for the 2014-2015 school year replacing Georgette Coulombe. 4. Richard Cannedy as a Bilingual Resource Program Assistant at Prairie Oak Elementary School for the 2014-2015 school year. 5. Dorothy Smylie a substitute Bus Aide to a Bus Aide for the 2014-2015 school year replacing Angela Johnson. 6. David Waite as Program Assistant at Lincoln Middle School for the 2014-2015 school year replacing Kathleen Cummane. 2. Reassignments 1.Jacqueline Torres from full time kindergarten at Jefferson to.5 kindergarten at Jefferson and.5 kindergarten at Havlicek. 2.Jacqueline Castro from full time kindergarten at Havlicek to full time first grade teacher at Prairie Oak 3.Ashley Hines from 1st grade inclusion special education teacher to fourth grade teacher at Havlicek. 4.Jennifer Pena from full-time teacher at Jefferson to.5 Kindergarten at Jefferson and.5 EL Teacher at Prairie Oak. 3. Resignation 1. Aneida Vargas a.5 EL Teacher and.5 Foreign Language Teacher submits a letter of resignation effective immediately for the 2014-2015 school year.
14894 14894 C. Building Use Applications 1.West Suburban Special Recreation Association 2.Greater Chicago American ORFF Schulwork Association 3.North Berwyn Park District D. Finance 1. Invoices 2. Monthly Payroll 3. Authorize next month s payment for payroll APPROVAL OF ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA Member Valeriano moved and was seconded by Member Arenella that the Board approve the following items listed on the Consent Agenda A. Approval of Minute items 1-4, B. Personnel Report items 1. New Hires items 1-7, 2. Reassignment items 1-4, 3. Resignation item 1, C. Building Use Application items 1-3 and D. Finance items 1-3 as submitted. Ayes - Mounce, Arenella, Paul-Emile, Valeriano ACTION ITEMS D. Resolution to Adopt the Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 Member Mounce moved and was seconded by Member Arenella that the Board approve the Resolution to Adopt the Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. Ayes - Mounce, Arenella, Paul-Emile, Valeriano,
14895 14895 E. Approval of the Application for Recognition of Schools APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR RECOGNITION OF SCHOOLS Member Paul-Emile moved and was seconded by Member Mounce that the Board approve the Application for the Recognition of Schools Ayes - Mounce, Arenella, Paul-Emile, Valeriano, F. Approval of FGM Project Authorization 10 Year Life Safety Survey APPROVAL OF FGM PROJECT AUTHORIZATION 10 YEAR LIFE SAFETY SURVEY Member Mounce moved and was seconded by Member Arenella that the Board approve the FGM Project Authorization - 10 Year Life Safety Survey Ayes - Mounce, Arenella, Paul-Emile, Valeriano, D. Board Policy Review: Second Reading 1. 2:20 Board of Education - Powers and Duties of the Board of Education 2. 4:60 Operational Services Purchases and Contracts 3. 5:30 General Personnel Hiring Process and Criteria 4. 5:260 Professional Personnel Student Teachers 5. 5:330 Educational Support Personnel Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays and Leaves 6. 7:20 Students Harassment of Students Prohibited 7. 7:180 Students Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment. 8. 7:240 Students Conduct Code for Participants in Extracurricular Activities.
14896 14896 APPROVAL OF BOARD POLICIES Member Arenella moved and was seconded by Member Paul-Emile that the Board approve the Board Policies Ayes - Mounce, Arenella, Paul-Emile, Valeriano, INFORMATION AND REPORTS A. Monthly Fund Report Regina Johnson, Business Manager, provided the monthly status report as of August 31, 2014 the District had balances of $35,705,343 in the Education Fund, ($16,348) in the Tort Fund, $2,988,106 in the O&M Fund and $168,330 in the Life Safety Fund. The District s combined operating fund balance (Education/Tort/O&M/Life Safety Funds) as of August 31, 2014, was $38,845,431 which represents a decrease of $903,441 from the previous month s balance. B. Technology: 1. Chrome books were distributed to all of the buildings 30 for Jefferson 30 for Havlicek 60 for Prairie Oak 60 per grade level at Lincoln Middle School Jefferson s refresh laptops arrived and the technology department switched out the desktops for the laptops.
14897 14897 2. Upcoming Events September 29, 2014 West Cook Division Meeting at the Elmcrest starting at 6:00 with registration. October 2, 2014 Parent/Teacher Advisory Committee starting at 5:00 at the district office October 3, 2014 Discovery Assessment ends October 8, 2014 International Walk to School Day October 13, 2014 Columbus Day/No school October 15, 2014 School Improvement Day-half day attendance for students Cyberspace Bullying -Tina Meier starting at 7:00 at Morton West High School October 27, 2014 After school clubs/programs begin October 24, 2014 First quarter ends October 30, 2014 Board of Education meeting starting at 6:30 at Havlicek School PUBLIC COMMENT A. Francis Saliga had a concern about the movement of laptops. He wanted to know if this would become a liability for parents if the laptop broke upon movement. B. Ms. Valeriano expressed health concerns with the cleanliness of the Chrome books and laptops. She wanted to know how often the Chrome books / laptops would be cleaned. NEW BUSINESS None at this time XII. EXECUTIVE ACTION WITH POSSIBLE ACTION TO FOLLOW The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
14898 14898 MOTION TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Member Paul-Emile moved and was seconded by Member Arenella that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, School District 98, adjourned to Executive session at 7:54 p.m., Thursday, September 25, 2014 for the purpose of discussing the following item. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1). Ayes - Mounce, Paul-Emile, Arenella, Valeriano, MOTION TO RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION Member Arenella moved and was seconded by Member Paul-Emile that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, District 98 reconvenes from Executive Session at 8:50 p.m., September 25, 2014. Ayes - Mounce, Paule-Emile, Arenella, Valeriano, MOTION TO APPROVE THE PROGRAM ASSISTANT SUBSTITUTE DAILY PAY AT $90.00 Member Paul-Emile moved and was seconded by Member Arenella that the board approve the Program Assistant Substitute Daily Pay at $90.00 a day Ayes - Mounce, Paule-Emile, Arenella, Valeriano,
14899 14899 MOTION TO ADJOURN Member Paul-Emile and was seconded by Member Arenella that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, District 98, adjourn at 8:52 p.m., Thursday, September 25, 2014. Ayes - Mounce, Paul-Emile, Arenella Valeriano, Carmen I. Ayala, Secretary Stephen J. Lancsak, President Ana C. Arredondo VISITORS PRESENT: Rebecca Steichen, Alicia Cruz, Maria A. Figueroa, Venus Smith, Colleen Dekraken, Susan Jones, Marta Sayatovic, Sarah Meyer, Teresa Dominguez, Scott Vieu, Lai Saliga, Francis Saliga, Francela Lopez, Celia Castillo