Harvard Community Unit School District 50 Board met April 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
Sandra Theriault, Julie Lehmann, Richard Crosby, Sharon McMillan, Mindy Shafer, Kristina Duber, Hugo Roldan
III. Enter Closed Session - 6:00 P.M.
"I move to adjourn 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 120/2(c)(1), amended by P.A. 99-646.
Motion: Lehmann
Second: Crosby
Roll Call
Aye: Lehmann, Crosby, McMillan, Shafer, Duber, Roldan. Theriault
Nay: None
Aye – 7, Nay – 0
Motion Carried
V. Return To Open Session
VI. Pledge Of Allegiance
VIII. Recognition Of Visitors
The District 50 School Board appreciates and welcomes all visitors to tonight's meeting. We ask that visitors sign in so we can thank you for attending.
This is the time in our meeting when we invite the public to address the school board with issues and concerns. While the board is very interested in your comments, this is not a time for discussion or debate, we cannot respond to comments or answer questions at this time.
A member of the District 50 administrative staff will follow up within 48 hours of this meeting to determine if you would like to discuss the issue further. In the interest of time, we ask that you keep your comments brief and limit them to three minutes.
Since our board meetings are recorded for re-broadcast to the public, your comments will be recorded as well. We ask that you keep your comments civil and professional. We reserve the right to stop anyone who does not comply with this request. If you are interested in making a comment, please raise your hand. When called on to speak, please give your name. Thank you!
Susan Bartos with First Student provided the Board with an independent survey regarding the safety of Durham.
Teresa Langston with First Student addressed the Board regarding the excellent training that First Student provides to its drivers.
Diana Bird addressed the Board with concerns of the February and March podcasts not posting correctly. She further asked for further explanation of the Evidence Based Funding Model and if those funds are being utilized this year.
Amber Jones addressed the Board with her concerns of bullying at Crosby Elementary.
IX. Approval Of Minutes
Superintendent Recommendation: "I move to approve the Open and Closed Session Minutes from the March 21, 2018 Regular Meeting of the Board."
Motion: Duber
Second: McMillan
Roll Call
Aye: Duber, McmIllan, Crosby, Lehmann, Roldan, Shafer, Theriault
Nay: None
Aye – 7, Nay – 0
Motion Carried
X. Consent Agenda
Superintendent Recommendation: "I move to approve the following consent agenda reports, Budget Activity Report, Treasurer's Report, Bills Payable Fund Summary, Bills Payable List, Insurance Cafeteria Report, Personnel Report, and the Accounts Payable Report as presented."
Motion: Crosby
Second: Lehmann
Roll Call
Aye: Crosby, Lehmann, Duber, Shafer, Roldan, McMillan, Theriault
Nay: None
Aye – 7, Nay – 0
Motion Carried
XI. New Business
A. Fundraisers
Superintendent Recommendation: "I move to approve the Harvard High School Class of 2020 Chicken Dinner Fundraiser, April 30, 2018 to raise money for Prom; the Harvard High School National Honor Society Save-a-thon Fundraiser, April 19 - May 1, 2018 to raise money for a National Honor Society Scholarship; the Harvard Jr. High School Extended Curriculum Recycling Fundraiser, April 23 - May 11, 2018 to raise money for school supplies for students in need; the Harvard High School Spanish Club Indoor Soccer Tournament 2018 Fundraiser, May 11, 2018 to raise money for a field trip to the National Museum of Mexican Art; and the Harvard Jr. High School Track and Field Team Hoodie Fundraiser, that took place from March 19 - March 23, 2018 to raise money for team apparel."
Motion: Roldan
Second: Crosby
Roll Call
Aye: Roldan, Crosby, McMIllan, Lehmann, Duber, Theriault
Nay: None
Abstain: Shafer
Aye – 6, Nay – 0, Abstain – 1
Motion Carried
B. IESA Renewal
Superintendent Recommendation: "I move to renew the Harvard Junior High School's membership in the Illinois Elementary School Association for the 2018-2019 school year."
Motion: Shafer
Second: Lehmann
Roll Call
Aye: Shafer, Lehmann, Duber, Roldan, McMillan, Crosby, Theriault
Nay: None
Aye – 7, Nay – 0
Motion Carried
C. New Board Policy
Superintendent Recommendation: "I move to adopt the new Illinois State School Board policy as presented."
Motion: McMillan
Second: Lehhmann
Roll Call
Aye: McMillan, Lehmann, Crosby, Shafer, Duber, Roldan, Theriault
Nay: None
Aye – 7, Nay – 0
Motion Carried
D. Overnight Field Trips
Superintendent Recommendation: "I move to approve the Harvard High School Football Summer Camp overnight field trip to Jacksonville, IL from July 24-26, 2018; the Harvard High School Cheerleading Camp overnight field trip to Utica, IL July 24-26, 2018; and the Harvard High School Wrestling Camp overnight field trip to Kenosha, WI June 17-20-2018."
Motion: Duber
Second: Shafer
Roll Call
Aye: Duber, Shafer, Lehmann, McMillan, Roldan, Crosby, Theriault
Nay: None
Aye – 7, Nay – 0
Motion Carried
E. Memorandum of Agreement
Superintendent Recommendation: "I move to forego the reading of and approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Board of Education of Harvard Community Unit School District Number 50 and the Harvard Education Association IEA/NEA (the HEA) as presented."
Motion: Lehmann
Second: Roldan
Roll Call
Aye: Lehmann, Roldan, Shafer, Crosby, Duber, McMillan, Theriault
Nay: None
Aye – 7, Nay – 0
Motion Carried
F. Resolution to Participate in the McHenry County Regional Safe School Program
Superintendent Recommendation: "I move to forego the reading of and approve the Resolution to Participate in the McHenry County Regional Safe School Program as presented."
Motion: McMillan
Second: Roldan
Roll Call
Aye: McMillan, Roldan, Shafer, Crosby, Lehmann, Duber, Theriault
Nay: None
Aye – 7, Nay – 0
Motion Carried
XII. Committee Reports
Discussion and Assignment of Board Committee Members
A. Agriculture/Horticulture Committee
B. Building Trades Committee
Next Meeting - June 20, 2018 - 5:00 pm
C. Curriculum Committee
Next Meeting – June 20, 2018 - 4:00 pm
D. Facility Committee
Next Meeting – May 9, 2018 - 4:00 pm
E. Finance Committee
Next Meeting – May 9, 2018 - 4:00 pm
F. Insurance Committee
G. Labor Relations Committee
H. Negotiations Committee
Next Meeting - April 30, 2018 - 4:00 pm
I. Policy Committee
Next Meeting- May 16, 2018 - 5:00 pm
J. Superintendent Evaluation Committee
Next Meeting – June 26, 2018 – 4:00
XIII. FOIA Requests
On April 4, 2018, MaryAnn Foster FOIA Officer, received a request from Ivan Parfenoff and Michelle Mbekeani-Wiley, Staff Attorney, Shriver Center, requesting the number of Resource Officers employed with the district and a copy of the Memorandum of Understanding between the district and the City of Harvard which provides us with the School Resource Officer. On April 9, 2018 MaryAnn Foster sent the information electronically.
On April 10, 2018, MaryAnn Foster FOIA Officer, received a request from Katie Kim, NBC 5 Chicago Reporter, requesting documents to show which schools in Harvard Community Unit School District 50 have a school resource officer (SRO) assigned; and documents showing all policies and guidelines for that school resource officer. On April 10, 2018 MaryAnn Foster sent the information electronically.
XIV. Superintendent Report
Dr. Tafoya provided the Board with further information regarding the Evidence Based Funding Model and the amount of planning that will be necessary for the upcoming school year.
A. ECRISS Portal - Margaret Segersten
XV. Business Manager Report
XVI. Additional Meeting Dates
May 16, 2018 - 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting
XVII. Adjourn
http://www.cusd50.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/April-18-2018-OSM.pdf
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