Kirby School District 140 Board of Education met March 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Opening of Meeting.
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance. At 7:00 P.M., President Martelli called to order the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, Kirby School District 140, Cook County, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call. Board Members present: Dr. Jacqueline Kelly-McHale, Mr. John Lutz, Mrs. Lisa Strand, Mrs. Carol DeMicheal, Mr. Chuck Augustyniak and Mr. Thomas Martelli. It was noted that Mrs. Deborah Kowalski participated electronically via telephone. Board Members absent: None. Others present: Dr. Shawn Olson, Superintendent, Mr. Michael Andreshak, Director of Business Services, Mr. Thomas Melody, Attorney and Mrs. Karen Jamraz, Recording Secretary.
Correspondence. Incoming: Letter from South Cook ISC and Certificate of Excellence and a thank you acknowledgement from Diane Levato; Outgoing: None.
Approval of Minutes Summary of Previous Meeting - Regular Meeting of February 20, 2020. It was moved by Dr. Kelly-McHale and seconded by Mrs. DeMicheal to approve the Minutes Summary of Previous Meeting - Regular Meeting of February 20, 2020, as presented. The voice vote was: Ayes: 7; Nays: 0; Abstains: 0. The motion carried; whereupon President Martelli, as attested by Secretary DeMicheal affixed their signatures to said minutes summary.
Public Comment.
Recognition of Public. No one asked to be recognized.
Financial Reports.
Monthly Expenditures Consent Agenda. It was moved by Dr. Kelly-McHale and seconded by Mrs. Strand to approve expenditures including payroll, accounts payable, procurement card in the aggregate amount of $3,565,059.00. The roll call vote was: Ayes: Dr. Kelly-McHale, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Lutz, Mrs. Strand, Mrs. DeMicheal, Mr. Augustyniak and Mr. Martelli; Nays: None; Abstains: None. The President declared the motion carried whereupon President Martelli, as attested by Secretary DeMicheal, affixed their signatures to said expenditure report.
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures. Mr. Andreshak presented the report stating that we have received approximately 80% of the first installment of property taxes.
Administrative Report.
Superintendent.
Coronavirus Update. Dr. Olson talked about the mandatory shelter in place put in place by the Governor. As of today, our schools will be closed until after Spring Break. Although this probably will change as the Governor gives his daily updates of cases in Illinois. The CDC's recommendation is an 8-week window which would bring us to approximately April 21st. On that note, we will be focusing on curriculum through E-Learning. Our staff has been working tirelessly to get this in place and the plan for after Spring Break as well. All of our teachers have been offering to help wherever they are needed. As always, Dr. Olson said that he will keep the Board and the community informed as he receives new information.
Kindergarten Registration. Kindergarten Registration for the 2020-21 school year took place at all buildings on Wednesday, March 11th when a total of 230 students registered. This includes new registrations as well as students who are moving up from Early Childhood, Pre-School and Speech Walk-Ins. We are down by 51 students from last year at this time. Dr. Olson feels that fewer people came out for registration due to the Coronavirus and more will register when this passes.
Registration Packets. Dr. Olson talked about the Registration Packets for the 2020-21 school year. The packets were scheduled to be sent home with students sometime in mid-April, giving families a discount for their fees if they are paid during the "grace period" ending the first week in May. In light of the District shutting down during this time, Mr. Martelli suggested that the "grace period" be extended. Dr. Olson and Mr. Andreshak will discuss this and present a plan to the Board at the April Board Meeting.
Director of Business Services. Mr. Andreshak had nothing to report at this time.
Unfinished Business. There was no unfinished business.
New Business.
Board Reports. Mr. Martelli summarized the recent Committee Meeting that was held on March 4th. This meeting was with a representative from IASB regarding Press Plus. Right now they are gathering information about our District and they will present a draft of our policy manual for our review. This whole process will take approximately 6 months to complete. He also told all the Board Members that they will be taking their computers home tonight after this Board Meeting to use in the event that we have to conduct a virtual Board Meeting in future months using the Zoom Meeting app. More information will be sent to you as we receive it.
Approve 2020-2021 Schedule of Regular Board Meetings. Based upon the recommendation of Administration, it was moved by Dr. Kelly-McHale and seconded by Mr. Lutz to approve the 2020-21 Regular Board of Education Meetings schedule, as presented. The roll call vote was: Ayes: Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Lutz, Mrs. Strand, Mrs. DeMicheal, Mr. Augustyniak, Dr. Kelly-McHale and Mr. Martelli; Nays: None; Abstains: None. The President declared the motion carried.
Van Gogh School Photographers Inc. - One Year Portrait Agreement. Based upon the recommendation of Administration, it was moved by Mrs. Strand and seconded by Dr. Kelly-McHale to approve Van Gogh School Photographers Inc. as the District's school photographer for student portraits for the 2020-21 school year, as presented. The roll call vote was: Ayes: Mr. Lutz, Mrs. Strand, Mrs. DeMicheal, Mr. Augustyniak, Dr. Kelly-McHale, Mrs. Kowalski and Mr. Martelli; Nays: None; Abstains: None. The President declared the motion carried.
Bus Leases for 2020. Based upon the recommendation of Administration, it was moved by Dr. Kelly-McHale and seconded by Mrs. Strand to accept the 5-year lease proposal from Midwest Transit Equipment Inc., to lease five (5) 2021 IC CE 72-passenger buses for an annual lease payment of $67,830.00. The roll call vote was: Ayes: Mrs. Strand, Mrs. DeMicheal, Mr. Augustyniak, Dr. Kelly-McHale, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Lutz and Mr. Martelli; Nays: None; Abstains: None. The President declared the motion carried.
Audit Services. Upon the recommendation of Administration, it was moved by Mrs. DeMicheal and seconded by Dr. Kelly-McHale to accept the terms of the engagement letter between Kirby School District 140 and Mueller & Company, LLP presented, for the audit of financial statements for the years ending June 30, 2020, in the amount of $36,400.00; June 30, 2021, in the amount of $37,500.00; and June 30, 2022, in the amount of $38,600.00. The roll call vote was: Ayes: Mrs. DeMicheal, Mr. Augustyniak, Dr. Kelly-McHale, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Lutz, Mrs. Strand and Mr. Martelli; Nays: None; Abstains: None. The President declared the motion carried.
Copier Paper Bid Results for the 2020-21 School Year. Based upon the recommendation of Administration, it was moved by Dr. Kelly-McHale and seconded by Mrs. Strand to accept the Copier Paper Bid Results of March 12, 2020, as presented, and award the contract for copier paper for the 2020-2021 school year to Murnane Paper Company of Elmhurst, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder, for a total cost of $40,051.20. The roll call vote was: Ayes: Mr. Augustyniak, Dr. Kelly-McHale, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Lutz, Mrs. Strand, Mrs. DeMicheal and Mr. Martelli; Nays: None; Abstains: None. The President declared the motion carried.
Adopt Resolution Authorizing Notice of Non-Renewal (Reduction in Force): Maureen Mangin. Upon the recommendation of Administration, it was moved by Dr. Kelly-McHale and seconded by Mrs. Strand to adopt the Resolution entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Notice of Non-Renewal (Reduction in Force)", as summarized in open meeting: Maureen Mangin. The roll call vote was: Ayes: Dr. Kelly-McHale, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Lutz, Mrs. Strand, Mrs. DeMicheal, Mr. Augustyniak and Mr. Martelli; Nays: None; Abstains: None. The President declared the motion carried.
Adopt Resolution Authorizing Notice of Non-Renewal (Remainder of Year Certified Staff): Catherine Herrmann. Upon the recommendation of Administration, it was moved by Dr. Kelly-McHale and seconded by Mrs. Strand to adopt the Resolution entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Notice of Non-Renewal (Remainder of Year Certified Staff)", as summarized in open meeting: Catherine Herrmann. The roll call vote was: Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Lutz, Mrs. Strand, Mrs. DeMicheal, Mr. Augustyniak, Dr. Kelly-McHale and Mr. Martelli; Nays: None; Abstains: None. The President declared the motion carried.
Closed Session - to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District; to discuss matters relating to individual students; and collective bargaining. At 7:56 P.M. it was moved by Mrs. DeMicheal and seconded by Mr. Lutz to enter closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific District employees; to discuss matters relating to individual students; and collective bargaining. The roll call vote was: Ayes: Mr. Lutz, Mrs. Strand, Mrs. DeMicheal, Mr. Augustyniak, Dr. Kelly-McHale, Mrs. Kowalski and Mr. Martelli; Nays: None; Abstains: None. The President declared the motion carried and after a brief recess, the board entered closed session at 7:57 P.M.
Return to Open Session. It was moved by Mr. Augustyniak and Mrs. Strand and seconded by Mrs. DeMicheal to return to open session. The voice vote was: Ayes: 7; Nays: 0; Abstains: 0. The motion carried and the meeting was called back to order at 8:18 P.M.
Personnel - Cosent Agenda. It was moved by Mr. Augustyniak and seconded by Mrs. Strand and Dr. Kelly-McHale to approve the presented items on consent agenda. The roll call vote was: Ayes: Mrs. Strand, Mrs. DeMicheal, Mr. Augustyniak, Dr. Kelly-McHale, Mrs. Kowalski, Mr. Lutz and Mr. Martelli; Nays: None; Abstains: None. The President declared the motion carried. The following personnel items were approved:
Carol Large
Accept Revised Intent to Retire as Teacher, effective the close of the 2019-2020 school year – Grissom
Raed Hammad
Accept Intent to Retire as Social Worker, effective the close of the 2023-2024 school year – Prairie View
Jessica Ficaro
Accept Resignation as Teacher, effective the close of the 2019-2020 school year – Keller
Elizabeth Brown
Accept Resignation as Teacher, effective the close of the 2019-2020 school year – McAuliffe
Jennifer Hertzmann
Accept Resignation as Teacher, effective the close of the 2019-2020 school year – Millennium
Ellyn Lawrence
Accept Resignation as Teacher, effective the close of the 2019-2020 school year – Bannes
Steven Kelley
Accept Resignation as Social Worker, effective the close of the 2019-2020 school year – Grissom
Moreen Maloney
Accept Resignation as Social Worker, effective the close of the 2019-2020 school year – Keller
Kathy Murphy
Accept Resignation as Substitute Secretary, effective the close of February 21, 2020 – McAuliffe
Lisa Ward
Accept Resignation as Paraeducator, effective the close of February 20, 2020 – Grissom
Tyler Salamone
Accept Resignation as Custodian-Full Time, effective the close of February 28, 2020 – Prairie View
Brendan Galvin
Accept Resignation as Custodian-Full Time, effective the close of March 18, 2020 – Prairie View
Michelle Mendez
Reassign as Paraeducator (FTE 40%), effective August 25, 2020 – Millennium
Kevin Ilagan
Grant Unpaid General Leave of Absence as Paraeducator, effective August 25, 2020 through December 22, 2020 – Millennium
Lisa Rumbaugh
Grant 2nd Unpaid General Leave of Absence as Teacher, effective for the 2020-2021 school year – District
Bonnie Lindsey
Grant 3rd Unpaid General Leave of Absence as Teacher, effective for the 2020-2021 school year – District
Adjournment. It was moved by Mr. Augustyniak and seconded by Mrs. DeMicheal that the Regular Meeting be adjourned. The voice vote was: Ayes: 7; Nays: 0. The motion carried whereupon President Martelli declared the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education adjourned at 8:20 P.M.
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