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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