Chicago Heights School District 170 Board of Education met March 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Upon roll call, those present were: Member Castanon
Member Cordes
Member Karwowski
Member DiGiovanni
Member Sanders
Those absent were: Member Nevarez
President Costello
Denise Lira, Tracy Sundwall, Karen Brennan, Katie Kollross, Kevin Angell and Dan Petrarca were present. Katie Kollross, AFT, Local 604 representative provided the Board with copies of Public Act 101-0620. She wanted to ensure the Board was completely aware of the amendments made by the State of Illinois.
1. Boys played their last volleyball game at Jerry Colangelo gym winning the conference. This was the last scheduled event in the Colangelo Gym as our student athletes will be attending Chicago Heights Middle School next year where all of the indoor athletic games will be hosted.
2. The girls volleyball is still competing with area middle schools. Band, art club and chess club continue after school at Washington McKinley School.
3. There is District Institute Day scheduled for March 17. Students are not in session.
4. The Fine Arts Festival will be hosted at Washington McKinley School on April 8th. Local middle schools showcase their school choirs and art work. We invite you to attend so you can see the performances and art work of our talented students.
A. Assistant Superintendent, CSBO Laretta Adams advised the Board that the Buildings and Grounds report was provided to them in an attachment.
B. Assistant Superintendent, CSBO Laretta Adams advised the Board that the January 2020 Treasurer’s Report was provided to them in an attachment.
C. Assistant Superintendent, CSBO Laretta Adams informed the Board of a FOIA received from the Illinois Retired Teacher Association for a list of this year's retirees and their email addresses.
D. Dan Petrarca, Project Manager, Grilli Construction updated the Board on the QSCB Summary and general progress of the Chicago Heights Middle School Construction.
E. Assistant Superintendent Mary Kay Entsminger updated the Board on the professional development being provided to staff.
F. Assistant Superintendent Mary Kay Entsminger advised the Board of the professional development that would be provided to staff on the March 17, 2020 professional development day. She invited the Board to stop and see some of the District 170 presenters.
G. Superintendent Thomas Amadio informed the Board of the receipt of a letter from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency stating that the building site of the Chicago Heights Middle School has been declared safe.
H. Superintendent Thomas Amadio discussed with the Board the date and time for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Chicago Heights Middle School. The date and time of August 12, 2020, noon has been suggested but not confirmed. Superintendent encouraged the Board to consider the date and time and get back to him with their input.
A. Minutes (attachment)
The approval of the minutes of the Board Meeting and the Executive Session minutes held on
February 10, 2020.
B. District Invoices (attachment)
The approval of invoices for payment on 2/3/20, 2/13/20, 2/19/20, 2/21/20 & 3/9/20.
C. Imprest Report (attachment)
The approval of the February, 2020 Imprest Report.
D. State & Federal Grant Invoices (attachment)
The approval of invoices for payment on 2/2020 & 3/9/20.
E. District Pre-K Invoices (attachment)
The approval of invoices for payment on 3/9/20.
F. ISC4 Invoices (attachment)
The approval of invoices for payment on 3/9/20.
G. Personnel
1. Resignation(s)
The approval, with regret, of the resignation of the following person(s):
Christina Irwin, Paraprofessional, Washington-McKinley School, effective 3/13/20
Daniel Panici, Business/Payroll Clerk, Central Office, effective 2/21/20
Debra Scott, Administrative Assistant, Kennedy School, effective 3/11/20
2. Leave of Absence(s)
The approval of the following request(s) for a leave of absence:
William Hilliard, Custodian, Kennedy School, FMLA, effective 2/3/20 -
Estela Flores, One on One Facilitator, Washington-McKinley School, FMLA, effective 2/28/20 -3/20/20.
Gloria McFarlane, Paraprofessional, Lincoln School, FMLA, effective 3/4/20 - 3/18/20.
Jennifer Meehan, Teacher, Roosevelt School, Paternal Leave, effective 3/16/20 - 5/10/20.
Stephanie Teske, Teacher, Jefferson School, Leave of Absence, effective August 2020.
Motion to move Item G2 -E to Executive Session.
Member Karwowski moved, seconded by Member Castanon to approve the motion to move Item G2-E to Executive Session.
Upon roll call, those voting yea: Member Castanon
Member Cordes
Member Karwowski
Member DiGiovanni
Member Sanders
Those voting nay: None
Motion Carried.
Member DiGiovanni moved, seconded by Member Cordes , to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Upon roll call, those voting yea: Member Castanon
Member Cordes
Member Karwowski
Member DiGiovanni
Member Sanders
Those voting nay: None
Motion Carried.
A. Approval of Construction Change Directives 009, 010, 017, 018, 019, 020, and 022 for Chicago Heights Middle School.
. Chicago Heights Construction Company (009,010,017,and 020)- $23, 865.23
. Reichelt Plumbing (019)- $4,948.00
. Linear Electric Inc. (018 and 019)- $16, 631.51
. Larson Equipment and Furniture Company (Revised CCD 022)- add $405,222.00
Member Cordes moved, seconded by Member Sanders, to approve the Construction Change Directives 009, 010, 017, 018, 019, 020, and 022 for Chicago Heights Middle School
Upon roll call, those voting yea: Member Castanon
Member Cordes
Member Karwowski
Member DiGiovanni
Member Sanders
Those voting nay: None
Motion Carried.
B. Approval to Change April 13, 2020 Board Meeting to April 06, 2020.
Member Karwowski moved, seconded by Member Castanon, to approve the change of the April 13, 2020 Board meeting to April 06, 2020.
Upon roll call, those voting yea: Member Castanon
Member Cordes
Member Karwowski
Member DiGiovanni
Member Sanders
Those voting nay: None
Member DiGiovanni brought up concerns regarding the Coronavirus as well as general influenza spread in our schools. She suggested that temperatures in buildings should be lowered and that hygiene be emphasized to students. Superintendent Amadio provided the Board with a parent letter regarding student illness that had been sent home. Superintendent Amadio also provided the Board with a memo sent to all custodians regarding disinfecting all touch points in the Buildings and the Education-Related Guidance for Illinois Schools and School Districts regarding
Coronavirus/COVID-19 sent out by Illinois State Board of Education. Assistant Superintendent, CSBO Larett Adams shared with the Board that the District Custodians will be trained on a stronger disinfectant that will be provided.
Member Castanon moved, seconded by Member Karwowski , to enter into Executive Session at 5:15 pm to discuss:
Personnel
The appointment, 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 validity. 5ILCS120/2(c)(1)
Collective Negotiating
Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)
Property (Acquisition – Leasing, Rental, Purchase, Eminent Domain, etc.
The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired.
The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6)
Litigation
Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the findings shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)
Upon roll call, those voting yea: Member Castanon
Member Cordes
Member Karwowski
Member DiGiovanni
Member Sanders
Those voting nay: None
Motion Carried.
Member DiGiovanni moved, seconded by Member Castanon , to come out of Executive Session at 6:05 pm.
Upon roll call, those voting yea: Member Castanon
Member Cordes
Member Karwowski
Member DiGiovanni
Member Sanders
Those voting nay: None
Motion Carried.
1. Leave of Absence Request.
Member Cordes moved, seconded by Member Sanders , to deny Stephanie Teske’s Leave of Absence Request for the 2020 -2021 School Year.
Upon roll call, those voting yea: Member Castanon
Member Cordes
Member Karwowski
Member DiGiovanni
Member Sanders
Those voting nay: None
Motion Carried.
Member Karwowski moved, seconded by Member Castanon , to adjourn the meeting at 6:06 pm.
Upon roll call, those voting yea: Member Castanon
Member Cordes
Member Karwowski
Member DiGiovanni
Member Sanders
Those voting nay: None
Motion Carried.
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