Harvard Community Unit School District 50 Board met March 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
Sandra Theriault, Julie Lehmann, Richard Crosb, 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. Roll call
Motion: Lehmann
Second: C
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
VII. Special Recognition
Alex Hildreth - First place winner of the Architectural Board Drafting Division at the 2018 IDEA
Regional Drafting Competition compete at State.
Dylan Stephens - WHIW's Athlete of the month for February 2018 - Boys Basketball
Daniela Garcia-Gonzalez - WHIW's Athlete of the Month for February 2018 - Girls Basketball
Ho Hin Wu - 2017-18 Harvard High School AFS Cultural Exchange Student from China
Kunakorn Thivakorakot 2017-18 Harvard High School AFS Cultural Exchange Student from Thailand
Nikolas Jimenez - Harvard Junior High Wrestling State Qualifier & State Champion for 105 lb weight class
Gavin Loiselle, Nathan Rosas, Ivan Rosas, Marques Anthony Merida, Justin Pasillas,
Salvador Esquivel - Harvard Junior High Wrestling State Qualifiers
Adam Schultz - Harvard Junior High Wrestling Coach
Jason Davidson - Harvard Junior High Assistant Wrestling Coach
Jacqueline Silva - Regional III Spelling Bee Champion
Korey Coffer - IHSA Solo & Ensemble - students received multiple Division 1 & 2 ratings
Hayley Ainsworth - IHSA Solo & Ensemble - students received multiple Division 1 & 2 ratings
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!
Theresa Medley addressed the Board with her concerns of bullying at the High School. Amanda Honea addressed the board with her concerns of
IX. Approval Of Minutes
Superintendent Recommendation: "I move to approve the Open and Closed Session Minutes from the February 21, 2018 Regular Meeting of the Board." Roll call
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 and the employment of Michelle Schmidt for the position of Musical Set Director at Harvard High School for the 2017-18 school year; Maria Veaz for the position of Pre-K Teacher at Washington School for the 2017-18 school year; Carolina Jimenez for the position of Bilingual Communications Facilitator for the 2017-18 school year; Rebecca Blachford for the position of Musical Accompanist at Harvard High School for the 2017-18 school year; and Michael Trepanier for the position of Night Custodian at Richard D. Crosby Elementary School for the 2017-18 school year." Roll call
Motion: Shafer
Second: Crosby
Roll Call:
Aye: Shafer, Crosby, Lehmann, Duber, 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 Girls Soccer Program FanCloth Apparel Fundraiser, March 22, 2018 - May 1, 2018 to raise money for team building trips and equipment; Harvard High School Tri-M Variety Fund Raiser, April 20, 2018 to raise money for graduation cords; the Senior Class of 2018 and Freshman Class of 2022 Battle Royale Teachers vs. Students Fundraiser, April 6, 2018 to raise money for the Class of 2018 Senior Trip and Prom 2021; and the Harvard High School Baseball TV Raffle Fundraiser, March 22 - April 7, 2018 to raise money for team apparel." Roll call
Motion: Lehmann
Second: Roldan
Roll Call
Aye: Lehmann, Roldan, Crosby, McMillan, Shafer, Duber, Theriault
Nay: None
Aye – 7, Nay – 0
Motion carried
B. IHSA Renewal
Superintendent Recommendation: "I move to renew the Harvard High School's membership in the Illinois High School Association for the 2018-2019 school year." Roll call
Motion: Crosby
Second: Lehmann
Roll Call
Aye: Crosby, Lehmann, Duber, Roldan, McMillan, Shafer, Theriault
Nay: None
Aye – 7, Nay – 0
Motion carried
C. 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." Roll call
Motion: Shafer
Second: Roldan
Roll Call
Aye: Shafer, Roldan, Crosby, Lehmann, Duber, McMillan, Theriault
Nay: None
Aye – 7, Nay – 0
Motion Carried
D. Resolution for Non-re-employment/Resignation and non-renewal of contract of Full-time, First Year, Non Tenured Teacher
Superintendent Recommendation: I move to forgo the reading of and approve the Resolution for Non-re-employment/Resignation and Non-Renewal of Contract of Full-time, First Year, Non-Tenured Teacher employee Maria Veaz Morales" Roll call
Motion: Duber
Second: Shafer
Roll Call
Aye: Duber, Shafer, Roldan, Crosby, McMillan, Lehmann, Theriault
Nay: None
Aye – 7, Nay – 0
Motion carried
E. Resolution Authorizing Honorable Dismissal of Part-Time, Non-Tenured Teachers
Superintendent Recommendation: I move to forgo the reading of and approve the Resolution for Authorizing Honorable Dismissal of Part-Time, Non-Tenured Teachers Dan Prorok and Lorna Wolff as presented." Roll call
Motion: Roldan
Second: Shafer
Roll Call:
Aye: Roldan, Shafer, Duber, Crosby, Lehmann, McMillan, Therialult
Nay: None
Aye – 7, Nay – 0
Motion carried
F. Resolution Authorizing Honorable Dismissal of Full-Time Educational Support Personnel
Superintendent Recommendation: I move to forgo the reading of and approve the Resolution authorizing Honorable Dismissal of Full-Time Educational Support Personnel Doreen Swanson as presented." Roll call
Motion: Crosby
Second: McMillan
Roll Call:
Aye: Crosby, McMillan, Roldan, Duber, Shafer, Lehmann, Theriault
Nay: None
Aye – 7, Nay – 0
Motion carried
G. District Calendars
Superintendent Recommendation: "I move to approve the Harvard Community Unit School District 50 Calendars for the 2018 - 2019 and the 2019-2020 school years as presented." Roll Call
Motion: McMillan
Second: Lehmann
Roll Call:
Aye: McMillan, Lehmann, Crosby, Shafer, Roldan, Duber, Theriault
Nay: None
Aye – 7, Nay – 0
Motion carried
H. Job Descriptions
Superintendent Recommendation: "I move to approve the job descriptions for the Director of Transportation Services and Athletic Director as presented." Roll call
Motion: McMillan
Second: Lehmann
Roll Call:
Aye: McMillan, Lehmann, Crosby, Roldan, Shafer, Duber, Theriault
Nay: None
Aye – 7, Nay – 0
Motion carried
I. Graduation Dates
Superintendent Recommendation: "I move to approve the recommended graduation dates of Sunday, May 19, 2019 and Sunday, May 17, 2020 for the Harvard Community Unit School District #50 High School Graduating Classes of 2019 and 2020." Roll call
Motion: Shafer
Second: Roldan
Roll Call
Aye: Shafer, Roldan, Crosby, Duber, Lehmann, McMillan, 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
D. Facility Committee
Next Meeting - March 21, 2019
E. Finance Committee
Next Meeting - April 16, 2019 - 4:00 pm
F. Insurance Committee
G. Labor Relations Committee
Next Meeting - May 8, 2018 - 4:00 pm
H. Negotiations Committee
Next Meeting - February 27, 2018 - 4:00 pm
I. Policy Committee
Next Meeting- March 21, 2018 - 4:00 pm
J. Superintendent Evaluation Committee
XIII. FOIA Requests
On February 26, 2018, MaryAnn Foster FOIA Officer, received a request from Stephen Chichelli, Data Acquisition Specialist for SmartProcure requesting purchase order number, purchase order date, line item details, line item quantity, line item price, vendor ID number, name, address, contact person and email address for all purchase orders from November 17, 2017 to the current date. On February 27 , 2018, MaryAnn Foster sent the information electronically.
XIV. Superintendent Report
A. Richard D. Crosby Elementary School Improvement Plan - Deb Holland
B. Proposed Two Hour Weather Late Start 2018-19
Dr. Tafoya presented the Board with a proposed schedule for late starts due to weather.
C. ECRA Survey Update
Dr. Tafoya advised the Board that the staff survey would be distributed after Spring break with the results to be presented at the April Regular Meeting of the Board.
XV. Business Manager Report
Mary Taylor advised the Board that she has been meeting with the building principals and reviewing the 2018-19 budgets. Mary also advised the Board that we will be doing a transportation bid in the next 2-3 weeks. That information will be shared at the may Regular Meeting of the Board.
XVI. Additional Meeting Dates
April 18, 2018 - 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting
XVII. Adjourn
http://www.cusd50.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/March-21-2018-OSM.pdf