Chicago Heights School District 170 Board of Education met Aug. 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, those present were:
Member Cordes
Member Karwowski (Joined meeting at 5:51 via phone)
Member DiGiovanni
Member Sanders (Exited the meeting at 5:48 due to power outage.)
President Costello
Those absent were: Member Castanon
Member Nevarez
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Shannon Vera, Sharon Case, Tracy Sundwall, William Seidelman, Kimberly Florez, Maricay Mauro, Maricela Clark, Mario Planera, Mary Ellen Smith, Megan Beals, Melissa Garcia, Natalie Lewis, Nikkole Sidler, Patricia Corcoran, Patricia Grotovsky, Rhonda Campbell, Ryan Kvasnicka, Sandy Graziano, Juanita Guzman, Karen Smith, Kate Welch, Kathy Haywood, Keith Lee, Kevin Angell, Kim Naylor, Lamese Grunstad, Laura Rehak, Lori Barberi, Lori Davis, Mamie Kernagis, Emy Flores, Eve Russell, Gina Rizzo, Gloria McFarlane, Gretchen Sutherland, Jennifer Kerr, Jeannie Cruz, Jennifer Magruder, Emil Repking, Karen Smith, Amy Piunti, Artis McCann, Barbara Hill, Danielle Scartozzi, Deonna Stinson, Kiana Kostovski, Diego Belmontes were present.
Tracy Sundwall read a statement from the Union Executive Board and Union Membership of Chicago Heights local council 604. The union executive board surveyed the membership with the following results. 49.5% of the members surveyed did not feel safe coming back to buildings to teach remotely due to COVID 19, 64.1% of those surveyed said they would like an option to remotely work from home or their individual buildings, 63.6% of those surveyed have childcare issues making it difficult for them to return to work. The union also expressed concerns of the use of the word “live streaming” in the Districts plan. The union stated that the tentative MOU regarding working conditions for staff during the COVID 19 pandemic was presented to the District on July 31, 2020, no response has been received from the District as of August 10, 2020. Finally, the union is requesting technology be provided to the classified staff to enable them to work socially distant from the classroom teacher.
INFORMATION ITEMS
A. President Costello reminded the Board that the buildings and grounds reports was provided to them in an attachment.
B. President Costello reminded the Board that the Treasurer’s Report was provided to them in an attachment.
C. Assistant Superintendent, CSBO Laretta Adams informed the Board that a live QSCB summary update had been planned but due to power outages from the storm it would be presented at a later date.
D. Assistant Superintendent, CSBO Laretta Adams informed the Board that Kirkland & Ellis LLP sent a FOIA request for Board policies. The information has been provided to them.
E. Assistant Superintendent Mary Kay Entsminger updated the Board on the professional development being provided to the staff over the summer.
F. President Costello reminded the Board that that the next Board meeting would be held September 14, 2020 at 5:00 pm via Zoom
NEW BUSINESS
Superintendent Thomas Amadio addressed the Unions prepared statement. Union president Karen Brennan had been provided with the information addressed in their statement. Mr. Amadio also stated that the District is in total support of the teachers and he has been working closely with many committees and teachers on the remote learning plan. Mr. Amadio stated how proud he was of the teachers who have been working on the remote learning plan and he thanked them for all of their efforts. Assistant Superintendent Mary Kay Entsminger also thanked all of the staff on the transition teams for all of their effort in creating the transition plan for the start of the school year.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
President Costello moved, seconded by Member Cordes, to enter into Executive Session at 5:31 pm to discuss:
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)
Upon roll call, those voting yea: Member Cordes
Member DiGiovanni
Member Sanders
President Costello
Those voting nay: None
Motion Carried.
Member Cordes moved, seconded by Member DiGiovanni , to come out of Executive Session at 5:52 pm.
Upon roll call, those voting yea: Member Cordes
Member Karwowski
Member DiGiovanni
President Costello
Those voting nay: None
Motion Carried.
ACTION TAKEN AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no action taken after the Executive Session.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes (attachment)
The approval of the minutes of the Board Meetings and Executive Sessions held on July 13, 2020 and August 3, 2020.
B. District Invoices (attachment)
The approval of invoices for payment on 7/16/20, 7/22/20, 8/6/20.
C. Imprest Report (attachment)
The approval of the July, 2020 Imprest Report.
D. State & Federal Grant Invoices (attachment)
The approval of invoices for payment on July 30 , 2020.
E. ISC4 Invoices (attachment)
The approval of invoices for payment on 6/29/2O, 7/9/20,7/22/20,8/10/20.
F. Personnel
1. Employment Pending Pre Employment Processing
The approval of the employment of the following persons:
Cornelius Deere, Custodian, TBD, effective 8/2020
Antonio Guzman, Custodian, TBD, effective 8/2020
Anthony Long, Custodian, TBD, effective 8/2020
Gloria McFarlane, Administrative Assistant, Lincoln School, effective 8/17/20 (Change in position) Phylis Marconi, Curriculum Specialist Part-Time, District, effective 8/2020
Meghan Rivera, Teacher, 2nd Grade, Garfield School, effective 8/31/20
Frank Valentino, Custodian, TBD, effective 8/2020
Maria Zambrano, Custodian, TBD, effective 8/2020
2. Leave of Absence(s)
The approval of the following request(s) for a leave of absence:
Gabriela Garfias, Social Worker, Washington-McKinley School, Maternity Leave, effective 8/31/20-10/20/20
Member DiGiovanni moved, seconded by Member Cordes , to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Upon roll call, those voting yea: Member Cordes
Member Karwowski
Member DiGiovanni
President Costello
Those voting nay: None
Motion Carried.
BOARD ACTIONS ITEM
A. Approval to Display the Preliminary FY21 Budget
Member Cordes moved, seconded by Member Karwowski, to approve the Display of the Preliminary FY21 Budget.
Upon roll call, those voting yea: Member Cordes
Member DiGiovanni
Member Sanders
President Costello
Those voting nay: None
Motion Carried.
B. Approval of the Addendum for Student Transportation Services
President Costello moved, seconded by Member Karwowski, to approve the Addendum for Student Transportation Services,
Upon roll call, those voting yea: Member Cordes
Member DiGiovanni
Member Sanders
President Costello
Those voting nay: None
Motion Carried.
C. Approval of the BNM Professional Consulting Service Contract
Member Cordes moved, seconded by President Costello, to approve the BNM Professional Consulting Service Contract.
Upon roll call, those voting yea: Member Cordes
Member DiGiovanni
Member Sanders
President Costello
Those voting nay: None
Motion Carried.
D. Approval of the Chicago Heights Middle School Registration Agreement with First National Bank.
Member Cordes moved, seconded by Member Karwowski, to approve the Chicago Heights Middle School Registration Agreement with First National Bank.
Upon roll call, those voting yea: Member Cordes
Member DiGiovanni
Member Sanders
President Costello
Those voting nay: None
Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
President Costello moved, seconded by Member DiGiovanni , to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 pm.
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