Chicago Heights School District 170 Board of Education met April 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, those present were:
Member Cordes
Member Karwowski (Joined meeting at 4:39, left meeting at 5:01)
Member DiGiovanni
Member Sanders
President Costello
Those absent were:
Member Castanon
Member Nevarez
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Monica Hinojosa, Kimberly Florez, Neftali Sanchez, Sheila Branski, Danielle Sievert, Mamie Kernagis, Patti Corcoran,Dana Flamini, Tracy Sundwall, Nancy Glennon, Gloria McFarlane, Ashlee Walik, Kiki Panos, Karen Brennan, Eve Russell, Tamara Dillard, Sharmetta Wilson, and Christine Zomarelli joined the meeting via Zoom. Karen Brennan addressed the Board, thanking Tom Amadio, Superintendent for his patience with all the questions and acknowledging Assistant Superintendent Mary Kay Entsminger for the team effort regarding E-Learning. Ms. Brennan also wanted to express her disappointment in the non-renewal of a fourth year teacher.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Assistant Superintendent, CSBO Laretta Adams reminded the Board that the Building and Grounds Report was provided to them in an attachment.
B. Assistant Superintendent, CSBO Laretta Adams informed the Board that the Treasurer’s Report was provided to them in an attachment.
C. Superintendent Thomas Amadio informed the Board that the District is negotiating with the bus companies for a reimbursement. This will enable the bus companies to continue to pay their employees so they will be ready to resume services once school is in session again.
D. Assistant Superintendent, CSBO Laretta Adams informed the Board the District would be utilizing Just - A - Dash food service to provide pick up meals for students.
E. Due to time constraints E-Learning and Special Education updates will be addressed at the May Board meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes (attachment)
The approval of the minutes of the Board Meeting and Executive Session Minutes held on March 09 , 2020.
B. District Invoices (attachment)
The approval of invoices for payment on 3/9/20, 3/13/20 & 4/06/20.
C. Imprest Report (attachment)
The approval of the March 2020 Imprest Report.
D. District Pre-K Invoices (attachment)
The approval of invoices for payment on 4/6/20.
E. ISC4 Invoices (attachment)
The approval of invoices for payment on 4/6/20.
F. Personnel
1. Employment Pending Pre Employment Processing
The approval of the employment of the following persons:
Barbara Schranz, Interventionist, Washington-McKinley School (Change of position) Betty Panos, Assistant Principal, Chicago Heights Middle School (Change of position) Neftali Sanchez, Assistant Principal, Chicago Heights Middle School
Nicholas Novak, Assistant Principal, Chicago Heights Middle School
Keyara Bishop, Principal, Wilson School (Change of position)
2. Resignation(s)
The approval, with regret, of the resignation of the following person(s):
Kameelah Morgan, Permanent Substitute, Washington-McKinley School, effective 3/11/20
3. Leave of Absence(s)
The approval of the following request(s) for a leave of absence:
Jacqyelynn Jenkins, Teacher, Greenbriar School, Paternal Leave, effective 5/5/20.
Member Cordes moved, seconded by Member Karwowski , to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Upon roll call, those voting yea:
Member Cordes
Member Karwowski
Member DiGiovanni
Member Sanders
President Costello
Those voting nay: None
Motion Carried.
BOARD ACTION ITEMS
A. Approval of Resolution for Dismissal and Nonrenewal of Probationary Certified Staff.
Member Karwowski moved, seconded by Member Cordes, to approve the Resolution for Dismissal and Nonrenewal of Probationary Certified Staff.
Upon roll call, those voting yea:
Member Cordes
Member Karwowski
Member DiGiovanni
Member Sanders
President Costello
Those voting nay: None
Motion Carried.
B. Approval of Resolution for Dismissal and Nonrenewal of Final Year Probationary Teacher.
President Costello moved, seconded by Member Karwowski, to approve the Resolution for Dismissal and Nonrenewal of Final Year Probationary Teacher.
Upon roll call, those voting yea:
Member Cordes
Member Karwowski
Member DiGiovanni
Member Sanders
President Costello
Those voting nay: None
Motion Carried.
C. Approval of Consolidated District Plan.
President Costello moved, seconded by Member Karwowski, to approve the Consolidated District Plan.
Upon roll call, those voting yea:
Member Cordes
Member Karwowski
Member DiGiovanni
Member Sanders
President Costello
Those voting nay: None
Motion Carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Member DiGiovanni brought up concerns regarding E-learning. Speaking as a parent and Board member,
Member DiGiovanni felt there was a lack of communication from the teachers regarding instructions on assignments. She is hoping for more interaction from teachers and administrators as we go on.
Superintendent Amadio thanked Member DiGiovanni for her concern. He then outlined the steps being taken to improve uniformity and communication between teachers and parents during this unprecedented time.
President Costello thanked the administration, teachers, maintenance, custodial and cafeteria staff for the admirable job they have done responding to the school closures due to COVID19.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Member Cordes moved, seconded by Member Sanders , to adjourn the meeting at 5:09 pm.
Upon roll call, those voting yea:
Member Cordes
Member Karwowski
Member DiGiovanni
Member Sanders
President Costello
Those voting nay: None
Motion Carried.
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