Minutes of the Open Session Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Board of Education Regular Meeting Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401 Elmwood Park High School 8201 West Fullerton Avenue, Elmwood Park, Illinois 60707 Executive Session - 6:00 p.m. in Room 192 Conference Room General Session - 7:00 p.m. in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) Room 1. opening of Meeting 1.1 Call to Order to Open Session in Room 192 Board President Bruscatocalled the open meeting to order at 6:05 p.m 1.2 Roll Call Absent resident ce President ecreta ue Capraro Lauren Platt onathan Rivera la/rfvec/af 6;.Z Op.m Michael Scheidt Secretary protem until Mrs. Capraro's arrival Peter Volpe 2.Executive Session Mr. Rivera motioned and Mr. Parish seconded to convene to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline. performance. or dismissalof specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, and 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 at 6:06 p.m. Rollcall vote was as follows The President declared the motion carried Name Nay Present Absent Sue Capra ro X Frank Parish X Lauren Platt X Jonathan Rivera X Michael Scheidt X Peter Volpe X Mary Bruscato X
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Minutes of the Open SessionWednesday, October 17, 2018
Board of Education Regular MeetingElmwood Park Community Unit School District #401
Elmwood Park High School8201 West Fullerton Avenue, Elmwood Park, Illinois 60707
Executive Session - 6:00 p.m. in Room 192 Conference RoomGeneral Session - 7:00 p.m. in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) Room
1. opening of Meeting
1.1 Call to Order to Open Session in Room 192
Board President Bruscato called the open meeting to order at 6:05 p.m
1.2 Roll Call
Absentresidentce President
ecreta ue CapraroLauren Plattonathan Rivera
la/rfvec/ af 6;.Z O p.m
Michael Scheidt Secretary protem untilMrs. Capraro's arrival
Peter Volpe
2.Executive Session
Mr. Rivera motioned and Mr. Parish seconded to convene to Executive Session for thepurpose of discussing the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline.performance. or dismissalof specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for thepublic body, and 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 beacquired at 6:06 p.m.
Roll call vote was as follows
The President declared the motion carried
Name Nay Present Absent
Sue Capra ro X
Frank Parish X Lauren Platt X
Jonathan Rivera X Michael Scheidt X Peter Volpe X Mary Bruscato X
Visitors Dr. Wade, Mr. Jennings and attorney from ECB&S Dawn Hinkle
2.3 Adjournment of Executive Session
Mr. Volpe motioned and Mr. Scheidt seconded to adjourn the Executive Session andReconvene to Open Session at 6:59 p.m.Roll call vote was as follows
The President declared the motion carried
3. Reconvene to GeneralSession
Board President Bruscato Reconvened to General Session in the LGI at 7:05 p.m
3.2 Pledge of Allegiance
The Board Members and audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance
Assistant PrincipaIAshley Groeneveld introduced Elm Middle School's girls softballcoachColleen Byrne and she announced the team players who completed a perfect season with adominating win over Rosemont in the championship round of the Leyden-Norwood AthleticConference playoffs. With the victory, the Cougars completed a perfect 10-0 season andearned the school's first conference title in girls softball since 2010.
Elm Middle School's Cross Country Coaches Megan Walsh and Clare Thomas introduced thegirls cross country team's first place conference winners. The team won the school's firstLeyden-Norwood Athletic Conference title.
The Elm Middle School boys cross country team ended its 2018 season with a third-placefinish at the Leyden-Norwood Athletic Conference (LNAC). The Cougars were led by two 8thgraders who won medals for placing individually in the top lO.
Name Aye Nay Present Absent
Sue Capra ro X Frank Parisi X Lauren Platt X
Jonathan Rivera X Michael Scheidt X Peter Volpe X Mary Bruscato X
5. Student Liaison Reports
Students from all five schools presented individual building reports
6. Communications to the Board - None
7. Superintendent Reports for Discussion
7.1 Board Policies Updates-First Reading2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban. 2:170 Procurement of Architectural, Engineering, and LandSurveying Services, 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure, 4:20 Fund Balances, 4:40Incurring Debt. 4:80 Accounting and Audits,4: 140 Waiver of Student Fees, 5:20 WorkplaceHarassment Prohibited. 5:35 Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. 5:80 CourtDuty, 5:150 Personnel Records, 5:185 Family and Medical Leave. 5:200 Terms andConditions of Employment and Dismissal, 5:230 Maintaining Student Discipline, 5:250Leaves of Absence, 5:270 Employment At-Will, Compensation, and Assignment. 5:290Employment Termination and Suspensions, 5:310 Compensatory Time-Off. 5:320Evaluation. 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation. Holidays, and Leaves, 6:10 Educational Philosophyand Objectives, 6:30 organization of Instruction. 6:60 Curriculum Content. 6:80 TeachingAbout Controversial Issues, 6:120 Education of Children with Disabilities, 6:190Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities, 6:230 Library Media Program, 6:240 Field Tripsand Recreational Class Trips, 6:250 Community Resource Persons and Volunteers, 7:50School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools, 7:330 StudentUse of Buildings - Equal Access, 7:340 Student Records, 8:25 Advertising and DistributingMaterials in Schools Provided by Non-School Related Entities, 8:30 Visitors to and Conducton School Property, 5:20-E Resolution to Prohibit Sexual Harassment. 3:40-E Exhibit -Checklist for the Superintendent Employment Contract Negotiation Process, 6:135Accelerated Placement Program. 3:70 Succession of Authority, 4:110 Transportation and8:27 Corporate Sponsorship
Superintendent Dr. Nicolas Wade reviewed with the Board recommendations to changes toBoard Policies. Most changes were made due to contract language
7.2 Discussion on the Draft LevyMr. James Jennings, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations(CSBO), discussedwith the Board the Levy that will require action by the end of the 2018 calendar year.
7.3 District Mold Assessment ReportMr. James Jennings, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations(CSBO), sharedthe results of the annual mold inspection. Results of the Early Childhood Center report willbe forthcoming .
7.4 2019-2020 Public School Calendar - First ReadingMr. Doug Noyes, Athletic Director, presented the proposed 2019-20 school calendar thatcame from the District Calendar Committee. Veterans Day will be a student attendance dayand Election Day will be a Teachers Institute Day, with no school for students.
7.5 District InstructionalSpecialist PresentationDr. Leah Gauthier. Director for Curriculum and Instruction, and the District InstructionalSpecialists, Ms. Morgan Freeck and Jamie Kanas, provided an update to the Board how thefirst year with instructional coaching is building relationships with teachers. The specialistsare working on curriculum. newsletters, online resources, Google Form for questions,professional development. supporting teachers in the classroom, and parent curriculumevents
7.6 SociaIJustice League and SEL Curriculum Pilot UpdateMs. Kyleen Cola. Assistant Principal of Elmwood Park High School, and Dr. Kari Smith,Director for Student Services, provided an update on the social-emotional learningcurriculum pilot program, Second Step. This program is in kindergarten through eighthgrade this year. Data collection through curriculum. training, pre and post assessmentswork together in this program and offers skills and topics to improve achievement of socialemotional skills.
7.7 Drama Club DiscussionMs. Rebecca Siegel, Principal of Elm Middle School, presented to the Board an additional artopportunity being provided to students. There is a clear interest in the program. Many ElmMiddle School students attend many practices and perform at Elmwood Park High Schoolduring the winter to participate in plays. The middle school currently has a deficiency in artprograms offered after school. With approval, the club could begin at the end of Octoberand would run every day with the play occurring at the end of December. The club wouldfacilitate 10-44 actors with high school students mentoring middle school students. Thisyear. the play would be shown to Elm students during the final week of school before WinterBreak. In the future. the play would be shown to Elm students only for a dress rehearsaland then two shows open to the community.
Mr. Parisi motioned and Mr. Scheidt seconded to approve Richard Nickisch's Revised InterimAdministrative Contract for the 2018-19 School Year as presented.
Roll call vote was as follows
The President declared the motion carried
Name Aye Nay Present Absent
Sue Capra ro X Frank Parisi X Lauren Platt X
Jonathan Rivera X Michael Scheidt X Peter Volpe X Mary Bruscato X
8.2 Psychologist Contracted Service Contract Approval
Mrs. Capraro motioned and Mr. Volpe seconded to approve the Psychologist Contract withAccountable Healthcare Staffing as presented.
Roll call vote was as follows
The President declared the motion carried
8.3 Approve the Nurse Contracted Service Contract
Mrs. Capraro motioned and Mr. Rivera seconded to approve the Nurse Contracted ServiceContract for the Early Childhood Center with the Pediatric Services of America, Inc. dba PSAHealthcare as presented.
Roll call vote was as follows
The President declared the motion carried
Name Aye Nay Present Absent
Sue Capra ro X Frank Parish X Lauren Platt X
Jonathan Rivera X Michael Scheidt X Peter Volpe X Mary Bruscato X
Name Aye Nay Present Absent
Sue Capra ro X Frank Parish X Lauren Platt X
Jonathan Rivera X Michael Scheidt X Peter Volpe X Mary Bruscato X
8.4 Approve the Resolution Authorizing Notice to Remedy to Tenured Employee
Mr. Rivera motioned and Mrs. Capraro seconded to approve Resolution Authorizing Notice toRemedy to Tenured Employee Joe Kraft.
The President declared the motion carried
8.5 Approval of the Purchase Related to the Security Audit at the Elmwood ParkHigh School
Mr. Parish motioned and Mr. Volpe seconded to approve the Purchase Package Related toDistrict's Ongoing Security Audit.
The President declared the motion carried
Name Aye Nay Present Absent
Sue Capra ro X Frank Parisi X Lauren Platt X
Jonathan Rivera X Michael Scheidt X Peter Volpe X Mary Bruscato X
Name Aye Nay Present Absent
Sue Capra ro X Frank Parisi X Lauren Platt X
Jonathan Rivera X Michael Scheidt X Peter Volpe X Mary Bruscato X
9.ConsentAgenda
9.IApprovalof the Open Session Minutes for October 3, 2018, and the Open and ExecutiveSession Minutes for September 19, 2018.
9.2 Approvalof the Financial Reports
9.3 Approval of the Elm Middle School Drama Club Proposal
9.4 Approval of the Personnel Report- REVISED
9.5 Acceptance of the Suspension ReportsNEW HIRES CLASSIFIED STAFF 2018-19 SY+
NEW HIRES COACHING STAFF 2018-19 SY'r
RESIGNATIONS
RETIREMENT
NAME ASSIGNMENT SCHOOL GROSSSALARY
STARTDATE
Guerrero, Magdelina Lunchroom Monitor John Mills $14.00 perhour
October 9. 2018
Marroquin, Jessica [.unchroom Monitor john Mills $14.00 perhour
Summerville. Michael Assistant Wrestling Coach Elmwood Park
High School
$7707.84 November 5. 2018
Tsagalis, Angelo Assistant Wrestling Coach Elmwood Park
High School
$7707.84 November 5, 2018
NAME ASSIGNMENT SCHOOL LAST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT
Anderson. Lisa First Grade Teacher Elmwood October 31, 2018
Barragan, Andrea SpeciaIEducationClassroomParaorofessiona]
Elmwood October 4. 2018
Boyd, Allan Head Custodian John Mills October 2. 2018
(Medical Resignation)
Para, Anthony Assistant Wrestling Coach Elmwood Park HighSchool
September 28, 2018
Smith, Jason Lunchroom Monitor John Mills September 27, 2018
NAME ASSIGNMENT SCHOOL EFFE(:TIVE DATE
Laux.Laura Math Teacher Elm Middle School End of 2023-24 School Year
F)a FMLA
Mrs. Capraro motioned and Mr. Scheidt seconded to approve the Consent Agenda aspresented.
Roll call vote was as follows
The President declared the motion carried
10. Freedom of Information Requests
10.1 HBO Real Sports with Bryant Bryant Gumbel Non-Football Boys 2012-13 and 2017-18School Year Athletes and FRL Participants
l0.2 NorridgeNews 2018 SAT Information
11. Public CommentsAngela Grimpe thanked the Elmwood Park High School Administration for how theyresponded to the parents and the students regarding a recent school bus issue. Ms. Grimpealso mentioned that she watched and enjoyed the new district podcast.
12. Board Comments and Board Committee ReportsPeter Volpe thanked the administration for allowing the EPHS band participate in theChicago Columbus Day Parade. It was wonderful day and very successful. Mr. Volpe offereda tour of the Italian Cultural Center at Casa Italia or will provide additionalinformation ifanyone is interested.
NAME ASSIGNMENT SCHOOL DATES
Shanahan, Keelia Special EducationClassroom
Paraprofessiona]
John Mills September 26, 2018 through October 12,2018
12 Paid FMLA DaysI Non-Work DayTotal; 13 FMLA Days
Name Aye Nay Present AbsentSue Capra ro X Frank Parisi X Lauren Platt X
Jonathan Rivera X Michael Scheidt X Peter Volpe X Mary Bruscato X
Reconvene to Executive Session
13.1 Enter into Executive Session 2Mr. Rivera motioned and Mr. Parish seconded to reconvene to Executive Session for thepurpose of discussing the appointment. employment, compensation, discipline,performance. or dismissalof specific employees of the public body or legalcounsel for thepublic body, and 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 beacquired at 8:25 p.m.Roll call vote was as follows
The President declared the motion carried
Visitors Dr. Wade and attorney from ECB&S Dawn Hinkle
13.3 Adjournment of Executive Session 2
Mr. Volpe motioned and Mr. Rivera seconded to adjourn the Executive Session andReconvene to Open Session at 9:23 p.m.Roll call vote was as follows
The President declared the motion carried
Name Aye Nay Present Absent
Sue Capra ro X Frank Parisi X Lauren Platt X
Jonathan Rivera X Michael Scheidt X Peter Volpe X Mary Bruscato X
Name Nay Present Absent
Sue Capra ro X Frank Parish X Lauren Platt X
Jonathan Rivera X Michael Scheidt X PeterVolpe X Mary Bruscato X
13.4 Adjournment
Mrs. Capraro motioned and Mr. Rivera seconded to adjourn the open session at9:23 p.m.
