MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF EDUCATION, SCHOOL DISTRICT 94, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE BOARD ROOM OF KOMAREK SCHOOL November 8, 2016 Call to Order President Waas called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m Roll Call Susan Bogdan Martin DeLeonardis Jonathan Hoadley Carolyn Lach Al Sarro Gina Sierra Chris Waas Also in attendance: Dr. Brian Ganan, Superintendent; Dr. Jason Gold, Principal; Sandy Mizia; Heather Miller; Makayla Witz; Ethan Bork; Mr. Bork, George Demarakis, Kathy Gibson; Amy Beggs; Gail Anderson, Recording Secretary Approval of Minutes Motion made by Hoadley, seconded by DeLeonardis and carried TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 11, 2016 AS PRESENTED. Motion made by Hoadley, seconded by Lach and carried TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION OF OCTOBER 11, 2016 AS PRESENTED. Financial Reports Mr. DeLeonardia read the October 31, 2016 Income Statement. Revenue - $205,569.04 Expenditures - $534,319.27 Mr. DeLeonardis read the following fund balances as of October 31, 2016: Education 184,200.45 Building 617,276.57 Bond 586,925.94 Transportation 223,384.47 IMRF 167,659.43 Working Cash 944,334.17 Tort (0.00) Life Safety 1,379.43 Total 2,725,160.46 Building and Grounds Mr. Hoadley stated that at tonight s meeting, our Architect of Record, Arcon, will provide the Board of Education with an update on the facility assessment. The window project for the school office will begin once the window glass has been received from the manufacturer.
Page 2 Education Mr. Sarro stated that Parent-Teacher Conferences were held on Thursday, November 3 rd from 3:30-8:30 PM and again on Monday, November 7 th from 4:40-7:30 PM. Based on feedback from last year, conferences were moved up from Thanksgiving week and additional evening hours were added. Mr. Sarro stated that on Friday, November 4 th, staff participated in professional development facilitated by the Illinois Math and Science Academy, IMSA. The session focused on unpacking the Next Generation Science Standards. Finance Mr. DeLeonardis stated that a draft of the 2016 tax levy is in the Board Packet for review. The levy represents the amount of property tax revenue the school district is requesting in each of its funds. The levy notice will be published in the local paper as required by law. At the December meeting, the School Board will formally adopt the levy. Long Range Mrs. Bogdan stated that at tonight s meeting, Dr. Ganan will briefly share the instructional long range plan for Komarek School District 94. This plan will also be posted on our school website. Policy Mrs. Bogdan stated that at December Board of Education meeting, the Board will conduct a first reading of Komarek s policy in regard to the recently passed Local Government Travel Expense Act. Public Relations Mrs. Lach stated that Dr. Ganan will be working with the North Riverside Police Department to bring back officer led anti-bullying student safety programming to Komarek. Special Committee Reports Old Business Superintendent Administrative Report Dr. Ganan stated that the election calendar for school board election has been established. In April 2017, M. DeLeonardis, G. Sierra, J. Hoadley, A. Sarro are up for election. In April 2019, C. Waas, S. Bogdan and C. Lach will be up. Dr. Ganan stated that there are mandated classes that each Board Member must take. Some of these classes will be available at the IASB convention later this month. Kathy Gibson gave a brief presentation to the Board on the 2016 Levy, which will officially be adopted at the December meeting. George Demarakis from Arcon gave an update on the window installation in the West Office and gave a presentation on the long range facility planning for Komarek School. Dr. Ganan gave a presentation on the PARCC score results and how we compare to other school districts. Dr. Gold gave a brief presentation on the MAP score results and answered questions from the audience and Board. Audience Question and Comments
Page 3 PTA/Student Council Report Mrs. Beggs gave an update on the upcoming Book Fair & Holiday Bizarre. The PTA is looking for vendors to participate in the Holiday Bizarre which will be held on November 30. Mrs. Beggs stated that the McTeacher night was a great success. PTA raised $1,000 from this fundraiser. Ethan Bork stated that Student Council writing letters to Soldiers date was changed to Dec. 1. The letters will be written in Jr. High Enrichment classes. Bills Payable Motion made by DeLeonardis, and seconded by Hoadley TO APPROVE BILLS PAYABLE OF NOVEMBER 8, 2016, IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,174.07 AS PRESENTED. Roll Call Vote Yes: Bogdan, DeLeonardis, Hoadley, Lach, Sarro, Sierra Waas, Motion made by DeLeonardis, and seconded by Bogdan TO APPROVE BILLS PAYABLE OF OCTOBER 20, 2016, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,139.33 AS PRESENTED. Correspondence None New Business Acknowledge 2016 Tax Levy Dr. Ganan asked the board if there were any questions about the 2016 Tax Levy. The December board meeting is on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, which meets the 14 day wait period which is when it will be approved. Approve School Board Meeting Dates Motion made by Waas, seconded by Hoadley TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATES BEGINNING NOVEMBER OF 2016 AND ENDING DECEMBER OF 2018.
Page 4 Approve School Sponsored Trips Motion made by Waas, seconded by Hoadley TO APPROVE THE 2016-2017 OUTDOOR EDUCATION TRIP, THE CHICAGO TOUR, THE SPRINGFIELD TRIP, AND THE HONOR S TRIP AS PRESENTED IN BOARD MEMO, N-3-16. Approve the hiring of Paraprofessional Motion made by Sarro, seconded by Hoadley TO APPROVE THE HIRING OF MRS. DONNA DAVEY AS A PARAPROFESSIONAL FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR. SHE WILL BE PAID $12.78 PER HOUR WITH BENEFITS. Approve Interfund Transfer Motion made by DeLeonardis, seconded by Hoadley TO ACCEPT THE RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION DIRECTING THE SCHOOL TREASURER TO PARTIALLY ABATE AND PERMANENTLY TRANSFER MONEYS FROM THE WORKING CASH FUND TO THE EDUCATION FUND I TH AMOUNT OF $350,000, AND TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE COMPLETE RESOLUTION ATTACHED. Motion made by DeLeonardis, seconded by Hoadley TO ACCEPT THE RESOLUTION FO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION DIRECTING THE SCHOOL TREASURER TO REPAY THE LOAN OF MONEYS FROM THE WORKING CASH FUND TO THE EDUCATION FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $800,000: AND TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE COMPLETE RESOLUTION ATTACHED.
Page 5 Motion made by DeLeonardis, seconded by Hoadley TO ACCEPT THE RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AUTHORIZING THE INTERFUND LOAN OF $570,000 FORM THE WORKING CASH FUND TO THE EDUCATION FUND AND TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE COMPLETE RESOLUTION ATTACHED. Moved to Executive Session Motion made by Hoadley, seconded by Bogdan and carried by a unanimous roll call vote TO MOVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:13 P.M. TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL AND STUDENT ISSUES. Return to Open Session The board returned to open session at 9:37 p.m. Also present: Dr. Ganan; Dr. Gold New Business (continued) Adjourn Motion made by Waas, seconded by Hoadley and carried TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:39 P.M. PRESIDENT SECRETARY