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Bremen Community High School District 228 Board of Education met June 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

1 President Resler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2 Board of Education

Present: Mr. Canning, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Resler 

Absent: None

Central Office & Principals

Present: Dr. Kendall, Dr. Williams, Dr. Goggins, Mrs. Morrison, Mr. Boswell, Mrs. Giglio-Byczek, Mr. Masterson, Mrs. Taylor, Dr. Kibelkis, Dr. Nolan, Mr. Meany, Mr. Dunne 

Absent: Dr. Simms, Dr. Sikora

3 Mrs. Gleason moved to approve the regular session minutes of May 21, 2019. Mr. Whitcomb seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:

Ayes: Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Whitcomb, Mr. Canning, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mrs. Resler

Nays: None

Mr. Canning moved to approve the Committee of the Whole, regular and closed minutes of June 4, 2019. Mrs. Gleason seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated: 

Ayes: Mr. Canning, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Resler 

Nays: None

Abstain: Ms. Stearns

4 Mrs. Resler opened the floor to the public for comments. There being no comments,

Mrs. Resler closed the floor.

5 Dr. Kendall reported the following:

Freedom of Information Act Requests

 Major Robert Stevenson, Recruiting Station Chicago, requested updated senior (graduating class of 2019) and junior (graduating class of 2020) "directory information" as defined in 105 ILCS 5/34-18. This request has been completed.

 Inspector Michael Brown, Open Books USA, requested a copy of all private transportation service agreements or RFP documents for all vendors providing transportation services to the Bremen High School District 228, and any yearly or contractual expenditure for private transportation services. This request has been completed.

 Bob Flynn, Local 17 Insulators, requested verification of the most updated email address of the FOIA officer. This request has been completed.

 David Arreola, Inter-State studio and Publishing, requested a copy of the documents containing the following information: Current school portrait contract (Including end of contract date), pricing and other benefits offered by vendor to secure the service contract, and bid specifications used by the school district during the last request for proposal. This request has been completed.

Superintendent’s Report

 Summer Construction update: Tinley Park.

 Field House – flooring will be installed next week. Gym equipment, divider curtains are currently being installed.

 Fitness Center – flooring complete and equipment will be installed by the end of the week. Band Room – Demolition and abatement is complete. The space will be a larger band room with instrument/uniform storage.

 Family & Consumer Science Room – Demolition is complete; mechanical, electrical, plumbing work has begun, and the cabinetry has been ordered.

 Old Fitness Room - Abatement was completed today, and we are waiting for clearance from the County. Remodel will begin immediately.

Oak Forest.

 Field House – Flooring is 90% complete.

 Fitness Center – Flooring will start tomorrow and equipment will be installed next week.

 Classroom prepped for flooring.

 Old Fitness Room – Demolition and masonry is complete, and the mechanical and electrical is beginning for the remodel into a dance studio.

Bremen.

 Field House – flooring is currently being installed.

 Fitness Center – flooring and equipment installation is complete. Classrooms are prepped flooring will be installed next week.

 Old Fitness Room – Demolition is complete to begin remodeling into a teacher's lounge and classroom, with storage for tennis.

Hillcrest.

 Field House – flooring is scheduled to begin by the end of this week.

 Fitness Center – flooring and equipment has been installed and miscellaneous work is being completed.

 Old Fitness Room - Fencing has been demolished and flooring removed to begin remodel into a new batting cage area with new lighting.

 Exterior site work, which is sensitive to weather, is underway.

1 Mr. Whitcomb stated he attended the New Board Member workshops, provided by IASB. He enjoyed meeting other Board members from around the state and looks forward to meeting others and learning more.

Mrs. Resler read a statement regarding Board behavior during the bargaining process. (attached to the minutes)

2 5.1 – Bills, Addendum to Bills, Payroll, and CDS Bills. Mr. Whitcomb moved to approve item 5.1. Mrs. Gleason seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:

Ayes: Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Gleason Mr. Canning, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mrs. Resler

Nays: None

5.2 – School Security Contract FY 20 - Prudential Security. Mrs. Gleason moved to approve item 5.2. Mr. Canning seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:

Ayes: Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Canning, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Resler

Nays: None

5.3 – Transportation Contract Renewal FY 20 - Illinois School Bus & Alpha School Bus. Mr. Canning moved to approve item 5.3. Mrs. Gleason seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:

Ayes: Mr. Canning, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Resler

Nays: None

5.4 – Health & Dental Insurance Renewal FY 20. Mrs. Gleason moved to approve

item 5.4. Mr. Whitcomb seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:

Ayes: Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Whitcomb, Mr. Canning, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mrs. Resler

Nays: None

5.5 – Property & Casualty Insurance Renewal FY 20. Mrs. Gleason moved to approve

item 5.5. Mr. Canning seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:

Ayes: Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Canning, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Resler

Nays: None

5.6 – Extermination Contract Renewal FY 20 - Smithereen Pest Management. Mr. Canning moved to approve item 5.6. Mrs. Gleason seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:

Ayes: Mr. Canning, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Resler

Nays: None

5.7 – Fall 2019 Athletic Supplies & Equipment Bid Results. Mrs. Gleason moved to approve item 5.7. Mr. Canning seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:

Ayes: Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Canning, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Resler

Nays: None

5.8 – District 228 Delta Academy Intergovernmental Agreement. Mrs. Gleason moved to approve item 5.8. Mr. Whitcomb seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:

Ayes: Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Whitcomb, Mr. Canning, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mrs. Resler

Nays: None

5.9 – Additional Section Requests. Mr. Whitcomb moved to approve item 5.9. Mrs. Gleason seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:

Ayes: Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Canning, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mrs. Resler

Nays: None

5.10 – Title I Schoolwide Waiver for Bremen HS. Mrs. Gleason moved to approve

item 5.10. Mr. Canning seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:

Ayes: Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Canning, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Resler

Nays: None

5.11 – Overnight Field Trip Request. Mr. Whitcomb moved to approve item 5.11. Mr. Canning seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:

Ayes: Mr. Whitcomb Mr. Canning, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mrs. Resler

Nays: None

5.12 – Resolution Recognizing the Successful Completion of the 2018-19 School Year. Mrs. Kampwirth moved to approve item 5.12. Mr. Canning seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:

Ayes: Mrs. Kampwirth, Mr. Canning, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Stearns, Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Resler

Nays: None

5.13 – Policies. Mrs. Gleason moved to approve item 5.13. Mrs. Kampwirth seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:

Ayes: Mrs. Gleason, Mrs. Kampwirth, Mr. Canning, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Stearns, Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Resler

Nays: None

5.14 – Custodial Plan. Mrs. Kampwirth moved to approve item 5.14. Mrs. Gleason seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:

Ayes: Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Canning, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Resler

Nays: None

5.15 – Substitute/Ancillary Pay. Mrs. Gleason moved to approve item 5.15. Mr. Canning seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:

Ayes: Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Canning, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Resler

Nays: None

6.1 – 6.22 – Personnel. Mr. Whitcomb moved to approve item 6.1 – 6.22. Mrs. Gleason seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:

Ayes: Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Canning, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mrs. Resler

Nays: None

Maternity Leave

Sarah Sabatino Social Worker Bremen HS

Lisa Giglio-Byczek Director of Special Education District

Retirement

Larry Seymour Math Teacher Hillcrest HS

Brenetta Allison Science Teacher Hillcrest HS

Beth Wicklander Bookkeeper Oak Forest HS

Hope Smith-Highley IMC Secretary Hillcrest HS

Robert Proctor Custodian Hillcrest HS

Pamela Verta IMC Secretary Tinley Park HS

Resignations

Victor Lee Weekend Custodian Bremen HS

Wesley Barber Weekend Custodian Bremen HS

Maria Magdaleno ELL Aide Bremen HS

Ryan Wicks District Technology Specialist Hillcrest HS

Patricia Okita Supervisor Secretary Tinley Park HS

Carolyn Rogers Paraprofessional Delta SSC

Sarah Danielson Supervisor Secretary Hillcrest HS

Employment

Brett Ambrosino Physical Education Teacher Hillcrest HS

Quinn Johnson Special Education Teacher Bremen HS

Heather Kijewski Special Education Facilitator Tinley Park HS

Rachel Montes-Kearley Special Education Facilitator Oak Forest HS

Brian Kizer Paraprofessional Hillcrest HS

Henry White Weekend Custodian Oak Forest HS

Karyn Prim IMC Aide Oak Forest HS

Mrs. Gleason made a motion to approve a 2% increase for the 2019-20 school year for administrators with one year contracts as listed in items 7.1 – 7.30. Mr. Canning seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:

Ayes: Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Canning, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Resler

Nays: None

Administrative Personnel

Michael Boniface Special Ed Coordinator Bremen/Oak Forest HS

Jamie Bonnema Public Relations Specialist District

Wendy Bumphis Assistant Principal Teaching & Learning Tinley Park HS

Erin Collins Alt. Education Director Delta/SSC

Randy Couwenhoven Associate Principal Tinley Park HS

Jacalyn Frederking Special Ed Coordinator Tinley Park/Hillcrest HS

Brian Gibbons Dean of Students Tinley Park HS

Vernell Glover Dean of Students Hillcrest HS

Lisa Giglio-Byczek Director of Special Education District

Eric Gomez Dean of Students Oak Forest HS

Steve Granat Assistant Principal for Student Services Tinley Park HS

Kelli Lattyak Math Department Supervisor Hillcrest HS

Renee Mack Career Readiness Coordinator District

Matt Meany Associate Principal Bremen HS

Maureen Miller World Language Department Supervisor District

Mike Mongan Athletic Director Tinley Park HS

Brittany Morrison Business Manager District

Theresa Nolan Principal Tinley Park HS

April Nykaza Career & Tech Education Dept. Supervisor District

Tom O’Shea English Department Supervisor District

Wendy Podbielniak Dean of Students Tinley Park HS

Jennifer Reid Fine Arts Supervisor Bremen HS

Jessica Rucinski Assistant Principal for Teaching & Learning Bremen HS

Terri Schrishuhn Physical Education Supervisor Hillcrest HS

Mike Shehan Dean of Students Hillcrest HS

Kimberly Spaulding Dean of Students Hillcrest HS

Vivian Turek Science Department Supervisor Tinley Park HS

Adam Wagner Assistant Principal for Teaching & Learning Oak Forest HS

Corinne Williams Assistant Supt. Teaching & Learning District

Mr. Whitcomb made a motion to approve a 2.5% increase for the 2019-20 school year for non-union support personnel listed in items 8.1 and 8.24. Mrs. Gleason seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:

Ayes: Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Canning, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mrs. Resler

Nays: None

Non-Union Support Personnel

Ron Banovich Chief Custodian Tinley Park HS

Brian Burke Chief Custodian Bremen HS

Jean Burke Night Supervisor Oak Forest HS

Patty Carlson Technology Specialist Oak Forest HS

Sade’ Donald Executive Secretary Hillcrest HS

Pat Durkin Bookkeeper/Payroll District

Georgia Drew Executive Secretary District

Willie Franklin Night Supervisor Hillcrest HS

Jennifer Greenway Executive Secretary Bremen HS

Robert Johnston Network Analyst District

Janet Kentner Executive Secretary Oak Forest HS

James King Night Supervisor Hillcrest HS

Steven Klutcharch Data Systems Support Specialist District

Ryan Leonard Business Coordinator District

Allison Lewandowski Executive Secretary District

Christian Lopez Night Supervisor Tinley Park HS

MaryKate Monahan Executive Secretary District

Juvenal Pimentel Technology Specialist Bremen HS

Marie Prutsman Executive Secretary Tinley Park HS

Allen Reed Chief Custodian Oak Forest HS

Miche’le Rita Network Engineer District

Jose’ Roque Night Supervisor Bremen HS

Sue Smolinski Executive Secretary District

Tiffany Taylor Administrative Assistant District

Kelly Waiter Technology Specialist Tinley Park HS

Sean Walsh Applications Specialist Bremen HS

1 At 7:26 p.m., Mrs. Gleason made a motion to move to closed session to discuss collective negotiating matters. Mr. Whitcomb seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:

Ayes: Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Whitcomb, Mr. Canning, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mrs. Resler

Nays: None

At 8:42 p.m., Mr. Whitcomb made a motion to return to public session. Mrs. Gleason seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:

Ayes: Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Canning, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mrs. Resler

Closed Session

Nays: None

2 Mrs. Resler announced the following:

Committee of the Whole Meeting 7/9 6:30 p.m. Tinley Park HS

Board of Education Meeting 7/16 7:00 p.m. Tinley Park HS

Announcements

3 At 8:43 p.m., Mrs. Gleason motioned to adjourn. Mr. Whitcomb seconded the motion. By unanimous voice vote, the meeting was adjourned.

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