Official Minutes of the Monday, January 14, 2019 Board of Education Meeting Page 1 Call to Order The Board of Education of Community Consolidated School District 59 in County of Cook, State of Illinois, held a meeting in accordance with provisions of the Open Meetings Act, according to Illinois law, at the District 59 Administration Center, 1001 Leicester Rd., Elk Grove Village, Illinois on Monday, January, 14 2019. The meeting was called to order at 7:00PM. Roll Call Members Present: President Janice Krinsky, Members: Sunil Bhave, Sharon Roberts, Barbara, Mardell Schumacher Members Absent: Secretary, Tim Burns and Karen Osmanski Others Superintendent, Dr. Arthur Fessler; Associate Superintendent, Tom Luedloff; Assistant Superintendent for Business Services, CBSO, Vickie Nissen; Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Maureen McAbee; Assistant Superintendent For Innovation and Design, Mr. Ben Grey; Executive Director of Human Resources, Ross Vittore; Executive Director of Literacy, Dr. Kim Barrett; Recording Secretary, Denise Bishoff. Also Present Pledge of Allegiance Director of Math, Mary Beth Niles; Math Facilitator, Cindy Placko; Director of Communication and Design, Justin Sampson; Director of Fiscal Services, Janet Russo; A scanned copy of the Guest Sign-In Sheets from January 14, 2019 is attached to minutes of this meeting (Attachment #1). 4.0 STUDENT CELEBRATIONS Kim Wills and Mary Bessemer and eighth grade students from Grove Junior High shared their experience in the Students Onboard for Success SOS leadership program. As leaders of this program, the 8th grade students guide 6th graders as a transition from elementary to Jr. High starting with 6th grade orientation and working throughout the year with team-building activities. Board members thanked the students for giving back to their community. To view presentation click here. Dr. Burns arrived at 7:14 PM
Page 2 5.0 PRESENTATIONS 5.01 Coaching Updates Dr. Kim Barrett, Executive Director of Literacy and Instructional Coaching, gathered coaches from around the district, including Jessica Goczkowski, Robin Brown, Alyssa Kocher, Erica Suarez, and Bob Padilla to provide a coaching update to the board. The presentation outlined the benefits of the coaching model, including examples of how coaches work directly with students to support student learning and development, as well as positive feedback from teachers on how the program provides support and job-embedded professional development. To view the presentation slides, please click here. 5.02 Parent Satisfaction Survey and Next Steps Ben Grey, the Assistant Superintendent of Innovative Learning and Communications, presented the results of the 2018-19 Parent Survey to the board. The presentation included a comparison of current results to those of last year and outlined the areas parents perceived as strengths and areas for improvement for the district. The survey was given in English, Spanish, and Polish. To view the presentation slides, please click here. 5.03 Early Literacy Dr. Kim Barrett and Maureen McAbee, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, presented an early literacy update to the board. The presentation included a comparison of two student groups in kindergarten and first grades and their performance from winter of 2017-18 and fall of 2018-19. There was significant improvement in the students performance as a result of early interventions taking place within primary classrooms. The presentation also outlined the actions the district is taking to quickly identify and assist students in need of intervention with reading and writing. To view the presentation slides, please click here 6.0 DISCUSSION 6.01 Board Policy Revisions The board discussed the policy changes recommended by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) in IASB Press Update #99. The board is scheduled to vote on the recommended changes at the February 11, 2019, board of education meeting 7.0 COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Ms. Lauren Zych addressed the Board of Education on the topics of math, FAST testing, and curriculum. A copy of her address is attached to the minutes of this meeting. (Attachment #2) Mary Vicars addressed the Board of Education on the topics of test scores compared to other districts and student fees. (Attachment#3)
Page 3 A parent of five students in District 59 (no name given) addressed the Board of Education on the topics of test scores, curriculum,and support for students with special needs. Due to the 3-minute time limit, a community member completed the address to the Board. A community member addressed the board on the topic of Common Core Standards. They questioned why the district does not have a Science Fair. Sylwia Dziekan addressed the Board of Education regarding test scores and staffing at John Jay Elementary School. Karen Davidson addressed the Board of Education to ask why Students Onboard for Success SOS is not offered at all of the District 59 Jr. High Schools. Mrs. Michelle Notini addressed the Board of Education on the topics of the curriculum and the value of Common Core Standards. 8.0 CONSENT AGENDA No items were pulled from the Consent Agenda. by Mrs. Roberts, seconded by Mrs. Schumacher to adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED THAT on the 14th day of January, 2019, the Community Consolidated School District 59 Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda as presented: 8.01 Approval of Minutes-Prior Meetings a. Regular Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2018 b. Closed Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2018 8.02 Disbursements Resolution a. Disbursement Listing for January 14, 2018 8.03 Acceptance of Financial Reports a. Detail Balance Sheet as of November 30, 2018 b. Combined Revenue and Expense Report as of November 30, 2018 c. Investment Report as of November 30, 2018 d. Activity Fund Statements as of November 30, 2018 8.04 Acceptance of Recommendations: Human Resources Report a. Administrator Retirements b. Certified Contracts c. Certified Retirement d. ESP Contracts e. ESP Resignation f. CAMEO Contracts g. CAMEO Resignations h. Lane Changes 8.05 Approval to Destroy 18 Month Old or Older Closed Session Recordings
Page 4 Roll Call Ayes: 6 Bhave, Burns, Krinsky, Roberts, Schumacher and 9.0 ACTION ITEMS 9.01 Approval Of Program Fee For Typically Developing Preschool For THE 2019/2020 SCHOOL YEAR by Mrs. Roberts Seconded by Mr. Bhave to adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Community Consolidated School District 59 will provide preschool programming for special education, at-risk and typically developing children during the 2019/20 school year; and BE IT RESOLVED THAT on the 14th day of January, 2019, the Community Consolidated School Board of Education approve the following for the 2019/20 preschool program for typically developing students: 4-Day: September - June: $233 per month ($1,165 per semester, $2,330 per year); The school day (two and one-half hours) and school week, Time School Week 8:15-10:45 a.m. 4-Day (M, T, Th & F) 12:00-2:30 p.m. 4-Day (M, T, Th & F) And, require the first month fee to be paid at the time of confirmation of placement in the program, with a family eligible for a refund of the first month payment through July 31, 2019. Roll Call Ayes: 6 Bhave, Burns, Krinsky, Roberts, Schumacher and 9.02 Approval Of K-8 Instructional Materials Fees: 2019/2020 School Year List of Instructional Fees by Ms. Krinsky, seconded by Mrs. Schumacher to adopt the following resolution:
Page 5 WHEREAS, the Administration has recommended the Instructional Materials Fees be maintained for the 2019/20 school year to cover a portion of the cost of instructional materials and supplies; BE IT RESOLVED THAT on the 14th day of January, 2019, the Community Consolidated School Board of Education maintain a $35 Instructional Materials Fee for half-day kindergarten students, a $55 Instructional Materials Fee for full-day kindergarten through fifth grade students, and a $65 Instructional Materials Fee for sixth through eighth grade students. Board Members had a discussion on the need for the instructional fees Roll Call Ayes: 5 Burns, Krinsky,Roberts, Schumacher and Nays: 1 Bhave 9.03 Junior High School Extra-Curricular Participation Fees:2019/2020 School Year Fees by Mrs. Roberts seconded by Mrs. Schumacher to adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Administration has recommended the Junior High School Extra-Curricular Participation Fees be established for the 2019/20 school year to cover a portion of the cost of materials and supplies; BE IT RESOLVED THAT on the 14th day of January, 2019, the Community Consolidated School Board of Education maintain a fee for the following activities: Roll Call Ayes: 6 Bhave, Burns, Krinsky, Roberts, Schumacher and 9.04 Approval Of Modifications to Board Policy 8:25 by Mrs., seconded by Ms. Krinsky to adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED THAT on the 14th day of January, 2019 the Community Consolidated School District 59 Board of Education accepts the recommendation to amend Board Policy 8:25 by accepting the language in Option 1 attached to this resolution.
Page 6 Roll Call Ayes: 5 Burns, Krinsky, Roberts, Schumacher and Abstain: 1 Bhave 9.05 Approval Of Juliette Low Elementary School To Apply For A Target Grant In The Amount of $700.00 by Mr. Bhave, seconded by Mrs. to adopt the following resolution BE IT RESOLVED THAT on the 14th day of January, 2019, the Community Consolidated School District 59 Board of Education approves the application of the Target grant for $700.00. This grant will help support the 3rd/4th grade STEAM field trip. BE IT RESOLVED THAT on the 14th day of January, 2019, the Community Consolidated School District 59 Board of Education approves the application of the Target grant, targetfieldtripgrants@scholarshipamerica.org by Ms. Marver at Juliette Low Elementary School. If approved, this $700 grant will help to offset the costs of a 3rd/4th grade STEAM field trip. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT if Juliette Low is awarded the grant, the Superintendent shall communicate to Target, in writing, expressing the appreciation of the members of the Board of Education, and that this grant shall be listed in the official minutes of this meeting. Roll Call Ayes: 6 Bhave, Burns, Krinsky, Roberts, Schumacher and 9.06 Approval Of LIbrary Books From Congressman Raj Krishnamoorthi To Salt Creek Elementary School by Mrs. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Bhave to adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED THAT on the 14th day of January, 2019, the Community Consolidated School District 59 Board of Education approves the donation of library books from Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi valued at $2,070.00 which will be used to support classroom and home libraries.-- BE IT RESOLVED THAT on the 14th day of January, 2019, the Community Consolidated School District 59 Board of Education approves the donation of
Page 7 library books from Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, 1701 E. Woodfield Road, Ste. 704, Schaumburg, IL 60173, valued at $2,070.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT with the approval of this donation, the Superintendent shall communicate to Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, in writing, expressing the appreciation of the members of the Board of Education, and that this grant shall be listed in the official minutes of this meeting. Roll Call Ayes: 6 Bhave, Burns, Krinsky, Roberts, Schumacher and 10.0 SPECIAL INTEREST TOPICS 10.01 FOIA Requests Mr. Vittore reported the district received two FOIA request since the last report, one was commercial and one community member. Both requests have been responded to in the required timeframe. 11.0 NEW/CONTINUING BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 11.01 2018-19 Board Calendar Agenda Ms. Krinsky suggested that board members with questions, comments or requests for detailed information from a presentation should email her weekly. She would then work with the administrator to provide the information. Dr. Fessler would like to confirm that there will be no busy work involved. Mrs. Schumacher commented on the wonderful presentations at this evening s board meeting; however, she would like to see a reduction in the number of presentations due to length of time each required. 12.0 REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Mrs. Schumacher shared positive comments about the Communication Committee that is facilitated by Assistant Superintendent of Innovative Learning and Communications, Ben Grey. Mrs. Schumacher, Ms. Krinsky and Mrs. Roberts serve on this committee. Mrs. Schumacher is very excited about the articles in the upcoming Community Newsletter. She feels the whole community will find this to be very informative. Mrs. Schumacher thanked Dr. Robert Bohanek, MaryEllen Esser, and Kimberly Shaffer for their years of service with District 59. She wishes them well in their retirement at the end of 2020/21 school year.
Page 8 Mrs. Roberts shared that a Community Newsletter will be going out at the end of February/ beginning of March. She also shared that the communication audit will be revisited at a later date. Mrs. Roberts attended an outstanding presentation by Julie Adams on January 9th.. 13.0 REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT S TEAM None 14.0 CLOSED SESSION at 9:37p.m. by Mr. Bhave seconded by Mrs. Roberts to adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED THAT on the 14th day of January 2019, the Community Consolidated School District 59 Board of Education recess in a closed meeting for discussion of The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District, Collective negotiation matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees, Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular District has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the District finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the closed meeting minutes. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1,2, 11) Roll Call Ayes: 6 Bhave, Burns, Krinsky, Roberts, Schumacher and 15.0 RECONVENE MOTION at 10:03 p.m. by Mrs. Schurmacher, seconded by Mrs. Roberts to adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED THAT on the 14h day of January 2019, the Community Consolidated School District 59 Board of Education meeting is reconvened.
Page 9 Roll Call Ayes: 6 Bhave, Burns, Krinsky,, Roberts, Schumacher and Absent: 1 16.0 ADJOURN MOTION at 10:04 p.m. by Mrs. Roberts, seconded by Mrs. Schumacher to adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED THAT on the 14h day of January 2019, the Community Consolidated School District 59 Board of Education meeting is reconvened. Roll Call Ayes: 6 Bhave, Burns, Krinsky, Roberts, Schumacher and Meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
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ATTACHMENT #2 Lauren Zych Page 11
ATTACHMENT #3 Mary Cosenza Vicars Page 12