May 12, 2014 Minutes - Evergreen Park School District 124

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
FOR THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION
EVERGREEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 124
May 12,2014
A Regular Meeting for the Board of Education of Evergreen Park Elementary School
District 124 was called to order at7:01 p.m. on May 1 2, 2014 in the Multi-Purpose
Room at Central Junior High School, Evergreen Park, lL.
The following Board Members were physically present at roll call:
Mrs. Kathy Rohan
Mrs. Kim Leonard
Mrs. Gina Canon
Mrs. Mary Pniewski
Mr. Ray Richter
Absent at roll call: Mrs. Dawn McNamara and Ms. Julie Egan
Also present: Dr. Machak, Mrs. Hatczel, Mr. Gerdes, Mr, Weber, Mrs, Prado, Ms.
McField, Mrs. Darche, Mrs. Johnson, Mr, Stanton, Ms. Janicke, Mrs. Spingola, Mrs.
Bogdan, Mrs. Sparks and Recording Secretary, Mrs. Stanton
Mrs. Rohan led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consideration was made by the Board to approve the agenda. A request was made by
Mrs. Rohan to remove the approval of the 4-16-14 Board meeting minutes from the
Consent agenda. A motion was made by Mrs, Rohan and seconded by Mr. Richter to
approve the agenda as amended, A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Rohan
Leonard
Canon
Pniewski
Richter
Mrs. Kathy
Mrs. Kim
Mrs. Gina
Mrs. Mary
Mr, Ray
yea
yea
yea
yea
yea
MOTTON CARRTED (5-0)
4.
Under Staff Repods:
Dr. Machak:
Asked Mike Eichhorn to provide the Board with an update on the Administrative
Center/Central Junior High renovations.
Mr. Eichhorn reported on the following:
The Administrative Office is scheduled to move on May 20 with final
completion on May 30,
FGM and lCl are meeting weekly with Happ Construction.
lCl will put up the construction fence at CJH on May 15.
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A community meeting with neighbors being most affected by the
construction took place on May 6 where questions were addressed by Dr.
Machak, Mike Eichhorn and Terry Fielden.
The CJH office will move out of their current location on June 17 and
construction will start on June 18.
By the end of the Summer 2014 the new main entry/school office/library
will be in place at CJH.
Asked Dean Gerdes to provide the Board with an update on copiers. Mr. Gerdes
reported that it is the recommendation of the District to sign a lease with Martin
Whalen Office Solutions for the large copiers in each of our buildings. Discussion
took place regarding the pros/cons of purchasing vs. leasing copiers.
Reported that he met with Mrs. Rohan to review the Time/Task Long Range
Planning Charts for each of the five sub-committees and they determined that an
'Evidence of Success' column needed to be added. Dr. Machak reported that he will
work with the Administrative team on this portion of the Time/ïask Charts and he will
have a final copy of the Time/Task Chads in the June Board packet. Mrs. Rohan
asked Members of the Board to send input to Dr. Machak if they had anything
additional to share. Mrs. Rohan thanked the Administrative team for all their work on
the Long Range Plan Timeffask Charts.
Provided the following agenda items that were discussed during the District Review
Team meeting:
6th grade transition planning
Department team meetings
Donation of Library Books not being used
Close Reading
Use of Power School for grading in Grades 1-2
Mr. Stanton provided the following school reports:
Northeast School
ELL teacher Jane Garner will be presenting along with her daughter Rebecca
Garner, a Language Arts teacher at Central Junior High, at the October 2014
lllinois Reading CouncilAnnual Conference. Their presentation is entitled
Harvesting the Fruits of Literacy Enhancing Engagement in the 21st Century
Classroom.
Mrs. Buenrostro and Mrs. Garner had two bankers from Marquette Bank as
special guest visitors on May 7th. The bankers presented a lesson to the 2nd
grade TBE and ELL students on financial literacy.
Students invited special people in their lives to visit them at school for Special
Person's Day. Over 100 special people will be attending.
Kindergarten and first grade classrooms are doing an alphabet countdown until
the end of the year. Each day for the last twenty-six days of school students
read books and enjoy fun activities for each letter in the alphabet.
Northwest School
During the week of May 5th, Mrs. Lack and Mrs. Whittingham's fourth grade
classes participated in a CareerWeek. 15 guests made presentations to the
students about their careers.
Mrs. Becky Tyrrell is finishing her second "Mighty Girl" book club with the 4th
grade girls. The purpose of the club is to promote girls to be smart, confident,
and courageous. The first book they read was Callie Be Gold by Michele Weber
Hunruitz. The second book is The Maqic Half by Annie Burrows. The main
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characters in both books are female. The club meets after school on Thursday
from 3:15 to 4:00 and was free of charge for the students.
Northwest students represented the district at the Music Box Theatre on May 3rd
for the Red Carpet premier of Dancinq in Jaffa. The movie is the story of the
Dancing Classrooms founder Pierre Dulaine and his effo¡1to bring lsraeli-Jewish
and lsraeli-Palestinian children together through ballroom dance. The purpose of
Dancing Classrooms is to build social awareness, confidence and self-esteem in
children through dance. After the screening a reception was held where the
students demonstrated the dances that they learned during the program.
Northwest is hosting the District's first Digital Showcase. There will be a total of
10 presentations. The presentations will be held in the Technology lab and
various classrooms in the building. The showcase will highlight students'work,
show some of the favorite apps used at school, and other technology related
topics.
Southeast School
Southeast's first science fair was a great success. 39 students presented their
projects on April 25th. Projects answered questions such as:
Which paper towel is most absorbent?
What beverage is most likely to stain a person's teeth?
What surface will create the fastest speed for a matchbox car?
Southeast hosted a kindergarten Open House for perspective kindergarten
students. 16 students and their parents attended the event. Students had an
opporlunity to explore one of the kindergarten rooms and parents had an
opportunity to learn about the kindergarten program.
Southeast PTA sponsored a Mother Daughter Paint Night. Moms and daughters
each drew and painted a half of a painting. When they put the two halves
together a masterpiece was created! 62 artists attended this event!
The Southeast Staff completed their ongoing book study, Teach Like a
Champion. During each staff meeting teachers presented the teaching
techniques discussed in this book.
Southwest School
Students in grade participated in a Roller Skating unit during PE class. Mrs.
Szkapiak has been working with Skatetime; School Programs to bring a unique
experience to the students. The company brought in the roller skates, helmets,
kneepads and elbow pads. The gym was transformed into a roller rink and
students worked on skills for balance, coordination, aerobics and cardio.
The Kindergarten students hosted a Mother's Day Tea inviting their mom,
grandma or aunt, The students sang songs, made books to share and sent a
message to their mom through a video which was created on the iPads.
Sixth grade students have been studying the reproductive system in science
class. They started the unit by attending a field trip to Robert Crown. They've
worked on many projects throughout the study and are coming to the end of the
embryology project as they anxiously wait for the chicks to hatch.
Central Junior Hiqh School
Mrs. Cruz and the Central Junior High Choir for once again earning State
Recognition.
MAP testing is undenruay and the PARCC testing quickly follows. 7th grade
teachers recently attended some professional development as they prepare for
their one on one classrooms with the Google Chrome books next year.
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All 6th grade students toured Central Junior High on Friday May 2nd. SADD
students were their guides and offered them many words of wisdom.
The last concert of the year is Wednesday, May 14.
Noted that the FOIA requests made by Jennifer Valdez and Stephanie Cardenas
have been fulfilled.
Kathy Hatczel:
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Reviewed changes to the Climate surveys that will be completed by parents,
students, and staff.
Under'Board Reports'
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Mrs. Rohan, Mrs. Leonard and Mrs. Canon reported on the IASB Spring Dinner
meeting that they attended.
Under Public Comments a parent asked that consideration be made by the district to
provide Extended Day care for 6th grade students when they move to Central Middle
School.
Consent Agenda items 1 through 7 were reviewed by the Board and, thereafter, a
motion was made by Mrs. Rohan and seconded by Mrs. Pniewskito approve the
following items as recommended:
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6.
Approve Month Transaction Reports for April, 2014
Approve Fund Balance Reports for March, 2014
Approve Expenditure Report and Projected Payroll Report forMay,2014
Approve the Closed Session Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 16,2014
Approve Destruction of Closed Session Tape from September 2012
Personnel Recommendations as follows:
Transfer
Dan Gregor, Custodian
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Administrative Center (from NE) May 5,2014
Resiqnation
Adam Hoge, Custodian - NW Nights, effective May 30, 2014
Mayeli Calmenero, Paraprofessional - CJH, effective May 16,2014
Retirement
Cynthia Luchtenburg, Sp. Ed. Teacher
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SW, effective June,2017
Additions
Shawn Gallagher, Custodian -NE Nights, effective May 5,2014
Larry Wallenius, Custodian -NW Nights, effective June 2,2014
Timothy Kostecki, Business Manager, effective July 1 ,2014
FMLA
Amy Parisi, Science Teacher
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CJH, effective August 21,2014
IMPREST
ACCOUNT
FUND
EXPENSES
May,2014
PROJECTED
PAYROLL May,
2014
May,2014
140,011,91
TOTAL
PROJECTED
EXPENSES
1,259,922.00
Mav,2014
1,449,933.91
EDUCATION
BUILDING
BOND/INT
TRANS.
IMRF
TORT
WK. CASH
FIRE
PREV, &
SAFETY
3,941.64
165.00
0.00
0.00
0. 00
0.00
0.00
0.00
136,875.32
0.00
6,252.72
0. 00
0 00
0.00
0.00
57,406.50
0.00
0,00
47.999.07
0.00
0 00
0.00
394,281.82
0.00
6.252.72
47,999.07
0.00
0.00
0.00
TOTALS:
4,106.64
283,139.95
1,365,327 .57
1,898,467 .52
A roll call vote was taken with the following response:
Rohan
Leonard
Canon
Pniewski
Richter
Mrs. Kathy
Mrs. Kim
Mrs. Gina
Mrs. Mary
Mr. Ray
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
MOTION CARRIED (5-o)
Consideration was made by the Board to approve the 2nd Reading and adoption of
revised Board Policies 2:30 and 7:1 85. A motion was made by Mrs. Leonard and
seconded by Mrs. Canon to approve revised Board Policies 2:30 and 7:185. A roll call
vote was taken with the following response:
Rohan
Leonard
Canon
Pniewski
Richter
Mrs. Kathy
Mrs. Kim
Mrs. Gina
Mrs. Mary
Mr. Ray
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
MOTION CARRIED (5-0)
Consideration was made by the Board to approve a part-time Communications
Coordinator. A motion was made by Mrs. Rohan and seconded by Mrs. Leonard to
approve a .5 Communications Coordinator. A roll call vote was taken with the following
response:
Mrs. Kathy
Rohan
Yea
Mrs. Kim Leonard
Mrs. Gina Canon
Mrs. Mary Pniewski
Mr. Ray Richter
yea
yea
yea
yea
MOTTON CARRTED (5-0)
Consideration was made by the Board to approve the Board Meeting Dates/Committee
of the Whole Meeting Dates for the 2014-15 school year. A motion was made by Mrs.
Rohan and seconded by Mrs. Pniewski to approve the Board Meeting Dates and
Committee of the Whole Meeting Dates for the 2014-15 school year. A roll call vote
was taken with the following response:
Rohan
Leonard
Canon
Pniewski
Richter
Mrs. Kathy
Mrs, Kim
Mrs. Gina
Mrs. Mary
Mr. Ray
yea
yea
yea
yea
yea
MOTTON CARRTED (5-0)
was made by the Board to approve the Supply Bid Recommendation, A
motion was made by Mrs. Leonard and seconded by Mr. Richter to approve the Supply
Bid as recommended. A roll call vote was taken with the following response:
10. Consideration
Rohan
Leonard
Canon
Pniewski
Richter
Mrs. Kathy
Mrs. Kim
Mrs. Gina
Mrs. Mary
Mr. Ray
yea
yea
yea
yea
yea
MOTTON CARRTED (5-0)
11
Consideration was made by the Board to approve the Change Order procedure as
recommended by Terry Fielden, lCl at the April 16,2014 Board Meeting as follows:
lCl will notify the District and FGM of the matter that requires a review
or a potential change
A field review will take place with Ron Weber
lCl will obtain and perform a first review of any contractor pricing
required, FGM will then perform a secondary pricing review
The matter will then be reviewed with District administration for approval
Dr. Machak and Ron Weber will approve all changes based on review
and discussions with lCl and FGM
Spending authority by District administration will be limited to $50,000
for a specific change order
The Administration will then report back to the Board on progress and
budget updates
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A motion was made by Mrs. Rohan and seconded by Mrs. Pniewski to the change order
procedure recommended by lCl, A roll call vote was taken with the following response:
Rohan
Leonard
Canon
Pniewski
Richter
Mrs. Kathy
Mrs. Kim
Mrs. Gina
Mrs. Mary
Mr. Ray
yea
yea
yea
yea
yea
MOTTON CARRTED (5-0)
12
Consideration was made by the Board to approve a Resolution authorizing intervention
in proceedings before the lllinois Properly Tax Appeal Board and the Circuit Court. A
motion was made by Mrs. Leonard and seconded by Mrs. Canon to approve the
Resolution as presented. A roll call vote was taken with the following response:
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At 8:36 p.m. a motion was made by Mrs. Leonard and seconded by Mr. Richter to
recess to Closed Session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation,
discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal
counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an
employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity 5ILCS 12012
( c)(1), collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their
representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes
of employees5lLCs 12012 ( c) (2), and the purchase or lease of real property for the use
of the District including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular
parcel should be acquired 5 ILCS 12012 (c ) (5), A roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Rohan
Leonard
Canon
Pniewski
Richter
Mrs. Kathy
Mrs. Kim
Mrs. Gina
Mrs. Mary
Mr. Ray
yea
yea
yea
yea
yea
MOTTON CARRTED (5-0)
14. At 11:17 p.m. the Board returned to Open Meeting with the following Members
returning:
Mrs. Kathy Rohan
Mrs. Kim Leonard
Mrs. Gina Canon
Mrs. Mary Pniewski
Mr, Ray Richter
15.
At 11:20 p.m. a motion was made by Mrs. Leonard and seconded by Mr. Richter to
adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Mrs. Kathy Rohan
Mrs. Kim Leonard
Mrs, Gina Canon
yea
yea
yea
Mrs. Mary Pniewski
Mr. Ray Richter
yea
yea
MOTTON CARRTED (5-0)
16. The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Education will be held on June 1 8, 2014
starting with an Open House at the Administrative Center,2929 West 87th Street,
Evergreen Park, lL at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Regular June Board meeting at 6:30
p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room.
Secretary

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