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Cary Community Consolidated School District 26 Board of Education met July 29.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

1. Organization

Procedural: 1.1 Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Demkowicz at 7:00 p.m.

Procedural: 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

Procedural: 1.3 Roll Call

Members Present: Mrs. Darling, Mr. Demkowicz, Mr. Janczak, Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Jette, Mrs. Potter

Members Absent: Mr. Bridge

2. Community Input

Procedural: 2.1 Public Participation

Jim Greve - 11403 Reed Road, Huntley - Mr. Greve brought to the Board a breakdown of snow removal companies in comparison to his company Greve Construction. Mr. Greve requested the Board consider dividing up the snow removal duties between his company and whom ever the lowest bidder came in at.

3. Open Forum

Information: 3.1 Board

There were two FOIA requests this month:

June 20, 2019 - Bethany Simpson

June 28, 2019 - Jim Greve

Mrs. Darling - Would like the district to look into options to offer more Spanish translated documents sent out to parents and on the website.

Mr. Janczak - In having conversation with neighborhood parents, would like to suggest additional support to parents in understanding the STAR360 data.

Information: 3.2 Administrators

Dr. Qualls - Jr. High is down to the last two position that need to be filled. The hiring process is going good. Dr. Qualls met with Dr. McCall and the EL Consultant. They created a 3-year plan to move towards co-teaching by the year 2023. Dr. Qualls handed out books to the Board Members that the 8th grade students created.

4. Superintendent Report

Discussion, Information: 4.1 District Update

Opening Day - Start of school will be August 21st.

Annual Safety Plan Review - The School District is required by law to conduct an Annual School Safety Plan Review of each school building’s emergency and crisis response plan, protocols, safety drills and procedures.

Enrollment - Continue to monitor enrollment at each school on a weekly basis

Upcoming Dates:

August 19 6:00 p.m. Board Policy Committee

7:00 p.m. Board Finance Committee

August 19/20 Teacher Institute Day

August 21 First Day of School for Students

August 26 7:00 p.m. Regular Board of Education Meeting

5. Curriculum Report

Discussion, Information: 5.1 District Update

Dr. McCall updated the Board on:

The next two weeks will be professional development for the staff.

Friday, August 9th is the new teacher orientation. Dr. McCall invited the Board Members to stop in and say hello.

Very excited to have met with the EL Consultant to start the move towards co-teaching.

6. Committee Reports

Discussion, Information: 6.1 Finance Committee Report

Mr. Demkowicz updated the Board on:

Review of Bills

Treasurers' Report

Hazardous Crossing Resolution

Paper Bid Recommendation

Snow Plowing Recommendation

Summer Asphalt Repairs

7. Consent Agenda

Action (Consent), Minutes: 7.1 Approval of the June 24, 2019 Board Meeting Minutes

Recommended Action: Recommended motion to approve minutes as attached.

Meeting minutes requiring Board approval include the Open Session Minutes from the June 24, 2019 Regular Board of Education Meeting

Action (Consent), Minutes: 7.2 Approval of the July 22, 2019 Closed Session Minutes

Recommended Action: Motion to approve Closed Session Minutes as attached.

Meeting minutes requiring Board approval include the Closed Session Minutes from the July 22, 2019, Board of Education Meeting

Action (Consent): 7.3 Approval of Monthly Bills and Payroll

Recommended Action: Motion to approve Monthly Bills and Payroll as presented.

Total Bills and Payroll for Board approval in July are in the amount of $2,644,714.89

Action (Consent): 7.4 Approval of Treasurer's Report

Recommended Action: Motion to approve Treasurer's Report as presented.

See item 7.4 on the agenda for the Treasurer's Report.

Action (Consent): 7.5 Approval of Resignation/Dismissal/Retirement

Recommended Action: Motion to approve Resignation/Dismissal/Retirement as presented.

Action (Consent): 7.7 Approval of Destruction of Closed Meeting Audio Recordings

Recommended Action: Motion to approve Destruction of Closed Meeting Audio Recordings as presented.

See item 7.7 on the agenda for the Destruction of Closed Audio Recordings

Action (Consent), Discussion: 7.8 Approval of Hazardous Crossing Resolution

Recommended Action: Motion to approve the Hazardous Crossing Resolution.

See item 7.8 on the agenda for the Hazardous Crossing Resolution

Mr. Demkowicz asked for a motion to approve the following: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7 and 7.8.

Motion was made by Mrs. Darling and Seconded by Mrs. Jette

Discussion: None

Voting Yes: Mr. Demkowicz, Mr. Janczak, Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Jette, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Darling

Voting No: None

Motion Carried

8. Board Discussion and Action

8.1 Public Hearing for FY20 Budget

Recommended Action: Presentation of Budget Public Comment Board Members Comments

Mrs. Treto-French presented to the Board the FY20 Budget.

Mrs. Treto-French and the Board answered questions from the public.

Action: 8.2 Approval of FY20 Budget

Recommended Action: Motion to Approve FY20 Budget.

Mrs. Treto-French recommended the Board Approve the FY20 Budget.

Mr. Demkowicz asked for a motion to approve the FY20 Budget.

Motion was made by Mrs. Jette and Seconded by Mr. Janczak

Discussion - None

Voting Yes: Mr. Janczak, Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Jette, Mrs. Potter, Mrs Darling, Mr. Demkowicz

Voting No: None

Motion Carried

Action: 8.3 Approval of 2019-2020 single-year employment contracts for Administrators with Salary Increases of 3.0% effective July 1, 2019.

Recommended Action: Motion to approve the 2019-2020 single-year employment contracts for Administrators with Salary Increases of 3.0% effective July 1, 2019.

Dr. Coleman recommended the approval of 2019-2020 single-year employment contracts for Administrators with salary increases of 3.0% effective July 1, 2019. All other terms of their employment will remain the same.

Mr. Demkowicz asked for a motion to approve the 2019-2020 single-year employment contracts for Administrators with salary increases of 3.0% effective July 1, 2019 with all other terms of their employment remaining the same.

Motion was made by Mrs. Jette and Seconded by Mr. Janczak

Discussion - None

Voting Yes: Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Jette, Mr. Demkowicz, Mr. Janczak

Voting No: Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Darling

Motion Carried

Action: 8.4 Approval of 2019-2020 Salary Increases of 3.0% for all Non-CESPA (non-unionized) Educational Support Personnel effective July 1, 2019.

Recommended Action: Motion to approve the 2019-2020 Salary Increases of 3.0% for all Non-CESPA (non-unionized) Educational Support Personnel effective July 1, 2019.

Dr. Coleman recommended the approval of 2019-2020 salary increases of 3% for all Non-CESPA (non-unionized) Educational Support Personnel effective July 1, 2019. All other terms of their employment will remain the same.

Mr. Demkowicz asked for a motion to approve the 2019-2020 salary increases of 3% for all Non-CESPA (non-unionized) Educational Support Personnel effective July 1, 2019 with all other terms of their employment remaining the same.

Motion was made by Mr. Janczak and Seconded by Mrs. Jette

Discussion - None

Voting Yes: Mrs. Jette, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Darling, Mr. Demkowicz, Mr. Janczak, Mrs. Hartman

Voting No: None

Motion Carried

Action: 8.5 Approval of Paper Bid Recommendation

Recommended Action: Approval of Paper Bid Recommendation.

Mr. Fields presented to the Committee the recommendation to approve the FY20 Paper Bid from Veritiv Operating Company for the amount of $2.65 per ream.

Mr. Demkowicz asked for a motion to approve the approval of the FY20 Paper Bid Recommendation from Veritiv Operating Company for the amount of $2.65 per ream.

Motion was made by Mrs. Darling and Seconded by Mrs. Potter

Discussion - None

Voting Yes: Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Darling, Mr. Demkowicz, Mr. Janczak, Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Jette,

Voting No: None

Motion Carried

Action: 8.6 Approval of Snow Plowing Bid Recommendation

Recommended Action: Approval of Snow Plowing Bid Recommendation.

Mr. Fields presented to the Committee the recommendation to approve the Snow Plowing Bid from Langton Group of Woodstock for the amount of $2,426.00.

Mr. Demkowicz asked for a motion to approve the approval of the Snow Plowing Bid from Langton Group of Woodstock for the amount of $2,426.00.

Motion was made by Mrs. Potter and Seconded by Mrs. Jette

Discussion - Mrs. Hartman asked Mr. Fields if he has ever considered splitting the bid. Mr. Fields added the district is small enough that having one company do the plowing is easier to manage.

Voting Yes: Mrs. Darling, Mr. Demkowicz, Mr. Janczak, Mrs. Jette, Mrs. Potter,

Voting No: Mrs. Hartman

Motion Carried

Action: 8.7 Approval of Summer Asphalt Repair Recommendation

Recommended Action: Motion to approve the Summer Asphalt Repair Recommendation.

Mr. Fields presented to the Committee the proposal to repair the parking lots at Deer Path and Junior High. Due to the short time period Mr. Fields accepted the low proposal of $30,000 from Chicagoland Paving.

Mr. Demkowicz asked for a motion to approve the approval to repair the parking lots at Deer Path and Junior High from Chicagoland Paving in the amount of $30,000.

Motion was made by Mrs. Hartman and Seconded by Mrs. Jette

Discussion - None

Voting Yes: Mrs. Darling, Mr. Demkowicz, Mr. Janczak, Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Jette, Mrs. Potter,

Voting No: None

Motion Carried

9. Topics for Discussion

Discussion: 9.1 None

10. Public Input on Future Items

Information: 10.1 Public Participation

11. Adjournment

Mr. Demkowicz motioned to adjourn the meeting

Motion was made by Mrs. Darling and Seconded by Mr. Janczak

Voice Vote - All in Favor - Yes

Meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

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