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Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education Learning Resources met Feb. 7.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

I - CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Gilmore, President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

II - ROLL CALL

Present: Dr. Bidwell, Dr. Farris, Mr. Gilmore, Mr. Headley, Mr. Homuth, Mr. Miceli, Mr. Parisi, Dr. Moan, Superintendent, Mr. Brian McAdow, Associate Superintendent for Human Resources and Operations, Dr. Justin Smith, Assistant Superintendent for Middle and High School Education, Mrs. Keely Krueger, Assistant Superintendent for Early Childhood and Elementary Education, and Mrs. Risa Hanson, Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Gilmore asked those in attendance to observe a moment of silence in remembrance of former Board of Education member Robert Birchfield who recently passed away. Mr. Birchfield served on the Board for twenty years.

Mr. Homuth pulled Consent Agenda item 2.1, Approval of Minutes, from the Consent Agenda.

III - CONSENT AGENDA

MOTION – Moved by Mr. Parisi and seconded by Mr. Headley to approve the Consent Agenda including routine personnel matters with addendum; a Woodstock High School Choir and Orchestra overnight travel request – Woodstock High School Choir and Orchestra to attend ILMEA All-State Convention, Peoria, Illinois, January 29-February 1, 2020, with roll call vote as follows:

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Dr. Bidwell - Yes

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

MOTION – Moved by Mr. Parisi and seconded by Mr. Miceli to approve Regular Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2019 and Closed Session Minutes of December 10, 2019, with roll call vote as follows:

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Mr. Homuth - Abstain

Mr. Headley - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Dr. Bidwell - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

1. Approval of Minutes

1.1 Regular Meeting of December 10, 2019

1.2 Closed Session of December 10, 2019

2. Approval of Routine Personnel Matters Employment

Approve the employment of Johnathon Kowalewski as Technology Support Technician for the 2019-2020 school year at 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, $16.38 per hour. (District)

Approve the employment of Hannah Parchutz as Special Education One-to- One Associate for the 2019-2020 school year at 6.75 hours per day, 5 days per week, $12.28 per hour. (WNHS)

Approve the employment of Robert Redfield as Head Mechanic for the 2019- 2020 school year at 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, $32.75 per hour. (Transportation)

Approve the employment of Donna Smith as Food Service Personnel for the 2019-2020 school year at 4 hours per day, 5 days per week, $11.28 per hour. (WHS)

Approve the employment of Tammy Verdino as Special Education One-to- One Health Associate for the 2019-2020 school year at 6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, $13.09 per hour. (OES)

Other

Approve the transfer of Joy Fister to locations of 0.4 FTE at WWE and 0.4 FTE at PWE for the 2019-2020 school year. (Speech Language Pathologist)

Approve a change in retirement date for Deborah Guild from a previously approved end of the 2020-2021 school year to the newly requested end of the 2019-2020 school year. (WNHS – Spanish Teacher)

Approve a change in retirement date for Steven T. Thompson from a previously approved end of the 2021-2022 school year to the newly requested end of the 2019-2020 school year. (WHS – Industrial Technology Teacher)

Approve a change in retirement date for Melvin Harris from a previously approved end of the 2020-2021 school year to the newly requested end of the 2021-2022 school year. (Clay – Student Intervention Facilitator)

Approve a change in hours for Nancy Kawell for the 2019-2020 school year to 7 hours per day, 5 days per week. (Transportation – Route Driver)

Approve the transfer of Sarah Llamas to a position of 2nd Shift Lead Custodian for the 2019-2020 school year at 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, $17.80 per hour. (PWE/CMS)

Approve the transfer of Martha Ramos to a position of Food Service Personnel for the 2019-2020 school year at 6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, $12.17 per hour. (WNHS)

Approve a change in hours for Jane Srednicki for the 2019-2020 school year to 4.75 hours per day, 5 days per week. (Transportation – Route Driver)

Approve the transfer of Dawn Vernola to a position of Job Coach for the 2019-2020 school year at 6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, 9 months per year. (WNHS)

Approve the transfer of Allison McGinnis from Assistant Debate Advisor to Head Debate Advisor for the 2020-2021 school year at a stipend of $5,430. (WHS)

Approve the transfer of Susan Dunnett to a position of Clerk-Typist for the 2019-2020 school year at 7 hours per day, 5 days per week, $16.10 per hour. (CMS)

Resignation

Approve the resignation of Erin Sahlberg, effective December 17, 2019. (MEES – Food Service Personnel)

Approve the resignation of Judith Rausch from the stipend positon of Speech Advisor only, effective the end of the 2019-2020 school year. (WHS)

Approve the resignation of Charlotte Wilson from the stipend position of Class Advisor only, effective the end of the 2019-2020 school year. (WHS)

Leave of Absence

Approve a leave of absence under FMLA for Martina Frisbie with an anticipated start of March 4, 2020 and continuing through the end of the 2019-2020 school year, using available paid sick leave days concurrently per doctor’s written instructions, with any balance of the leave unpaid. (MEES/Dean – Instructional Coach)

Approve a leave of absence under FMLA for Amanda Gazinski with an anticipated start of January 17, 2020 and continuing for 6-8 weeks thereafter using available paid sick leave days concurrently per doctor’s written instructions, with any balance of the leave unpaid. (VDELC - Kindergarten

Approve a leave of absence under FMLA for Katia Hage beginning December 6, 2019 and continuing through a return date of January 6, 2020, using available paid sick leave days concurrently per doctor’s written instructions, with any balance of the leave unpaid. (VDELC – Dual Language Teacher)

Approve a leave of absence under FMLA for Lisa Kunzie with an anticipated start of April 12, 2020 and continuing through the end of the 2019-2020 school year, using available paid sick leave days concurrently per doctor’s written instructions, with any balance of the leave unpaid. (WHS/NWMS – English/Language Arts Teacher)

Approve a leave of absence under FMLA for Robert Teuber beginning March 10, 2020 and continuing through an anticipated return date of April 14, 2020 using available paid sick leave days concurrently per doctor’s written instructions, with any balance of the leave unpaid. (WWE – 5th Grade Teacher)

Approve an extension of the approved leave of absence for Meghan Brown, with the current medical leave of absence to continue through March 27, 2020. (WHS – Physical Education/Health Teacher)

3. Approval of a Woodstock High School Choir and Orchestra Overnight Travel

Request – Woodstock High School Choir and Orchestra to Attend ILMEA All- State Convention, Peoria, Illinois, January 29-February 1, 2020 (On File)

4. Approval of Woodstock High School Co-Curricular Fundraising Requests 2019-2020 (On File)

IV - RECOGNITION

Twenty-nine talented musicians from District 200’s choral, band, and orchestra programs were selected to this year’s District 7 music groups based upon auditions sponsored by the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA). District 7 is comprised of schools in most of McHenry County, all of Lake County, and also some parts of Cook and DuPage Counties. It is generally considered to be the most competitive of the nine districts in Illinois.

In addition to the impressive high school achievements, District 200 also had 16 Creekside Middle School students who qualified for the ILMEA Junior Choir, Junior Band, and Junior Orchestra. These impressive results illustrate the very high quality of the choral, band, and orchestra programs in our schools.

Approve a leave of absence for medical reasons for Jamie Porquillo beginning December 2, 2019 and continuing for an anticipated six weeks thereafter, using available paid sick leave days per doctor’s written instructions, with any balance of the leave unpaid. (Transportation – Route Driver)

3. Approval of a Woodstock High School Choir and Orchestra Overnight Travel

Request – Woodstock High School Choir and Orchestra to Attend ILMEA All- State Convention, Peoria, Illinois, January 29-February 1, 2020 (On File)

4. Approval of Woodstock High School Co-Curricular Fundraising Requests 2019-2020 (On File)

IV - RECOGNITION

Twenty-nine talented musicians from District 200’s choral, band, and orchestra programs were selected to this year’s District 7 music groups based upon auditions sponsored by the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA). District 7 is comprised of schools in most of McHenry County, all of Lake County, and also some parts of Cook and DuPage Counties. It is generally considered to be the most competitive of the nine districts in Illinois.

In addition to the impressive high school achievements, District 200 also had 16 Creekside Middle School students who qualified for the ILMEA Junior Choir, Junior Band, and Junior Orchestra. These impressive results illustrate the very high quality of the choral, band, and orchestra programs in our schools.

Congratulations went to the following individuals:

ILMEA District 7 Junior Band

Alexander Sral

ILMEA District 7 Junior Orchestra

Christian Balgeman                      Jake Roeder

Annabelle Groves                         Larissa Vital

ILMEA District 7 Junior Choir

Alfredo Cabrera                            Keaton Parrish

Jakob Crown                                Anna Regna

Sophia Haggerty                          Grace Ribbe

Kamila Kay Renee                        Schleutermann

Alexandra Lange                          Kennedy Treliving

Saphire Nyberg-King

ILMEA District 7 Band

Elizabeth Arnold (WHS)               Olivia Pigliacelli (WNHS)

ILMEA District 7 Orchestra

Annie Ballin (WNHS)                    Ian Matthies (WHS)

Fiona Frawley (WHS)

ILMEA District 7 Choir

Kaley Beckman (WHS) Evan Fiorina (WHS)

Lucas Byrnes (WHS)                  Samantha Keyzer (WNHS)

Haley Chellberg (WHS)              Jared Ritter (WNHS)

Chris Crenshaw (WHS)              Thomas Spukas (WHS)

While it is a significant achievement to qualify for the District 7 groups, four District 200 musicians went even further, and were named to State-level ensembles. Additional kudos went to: Fiona Frawley – All State Orchestra; Kaley Beckman and Chris Crenshaw – All State Choir; and Thomas Spukas – Honors All-State Choir (and ranked as one of the top five baritones in all of District 7).

Congratulations went to these outstanding musicians and to Choral Directors Brian Jozwiak (WHS), Megan Kim (WNHS), and Duane Peiffer (CMS); Band Directors Rich Stiles (WHS), Bill Kraemer-Simpson (WNHS), and Amanda Storer (CMS); and Orchestra Directors Lyndra Bastian (CMS/WHS) and Stacie Savittieri (NWMS/WNHS).

MOTION – Moved by Mr. Parisi and seconded by Mr. Homuth to introduce the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 wishes to recognize the contributions of these individuals, and WHEREAS, District 200 has benefited as a result of these accomplishments; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 hereby bestows special recognition and a certificate of achievement on behalf of the citizens of the District, with roll call vote as follows:

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Dr. Bidwell - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

V - COMMUNICATIONS

There were no public, staff or Board communications.

VI - SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1. Dr. Moan welcomed everyone back to the start of the new year and the second semester.

2. Dr. Moan reminded the Board of the upcoming Education Foundation fundraiser scheduled for February 8, 2020 at Woodstock Harley Davidson. Former principal Bob Hackbart will be recognized at the event as the recipient of the Sue Palmore Award of Excellence.

VII - UNFINISHED BUSINESS

There was no unfinished business.

VIII - NEW BUSINESS

1. Approval of Unitrends Contract for Data Backup and Disaster Recovery

This item was included on the agenda so the Board could review and approve a contract for data backup and disaster recovery services.

Dr. Moan explained that with the district’s technology systems expanding greatly over the past several years, the need for a more complete system of data backup and disaster recovery has become evident. Currently the district incrementally backs up our data systems with the ability to restore data up to thirty (30) days old. This system resides in the district and does not provide the quality or depth of protection necessary should there be a fire, catastrophic system failure or malicious data breach.

Technology Director George Oslovich added that industry standards for data systems backup and disaster recovery generally include three components: A system onsite to restore data quickly when there is a failure; a system offsite to protect and restore mission-critical data and infrastructure in the event of a disaster; and a plan to operate our mission-critical systems offsite in the event of a significant disaster or Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS).

Mr. Oslovich added that the contract for our current backup system is expiring at the end of this fiscal year. Unitrends, through Alliance Technology Group, LLC, has offered us the ability to upgrade our internal hardware at no charge with the purchase of another three (3) year support agreement. They have also provided a proposal that would allow us to redundantly backup our current systems using their secure encrypted cloud based data servers. This “cloud” backup would allow us to restore data for up to one year should there be a failure in our internal backup systems. Finally, should the failure be catastrophic and prevent all our internal systems from working, the proposal includes Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS).

This would give the district the capability to “spin-up” our mission-critical systems (HR, Payroll, Student Information System, Transportation) and operate these systems via the cloud for at least 30 days or until we are able

to restore the onsite systems.

MOTION – Moved by Mr. Parisi and seconded by Mr. Headley to approve the proposal from Alliance Technology Group, LLC for a three-year agreement with Unitrends for data backup services and Disaster Recovery as a Service for $37,825.00, with roll call vote as follows: (On File)

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Dr. Bidwell - Yes

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

2. Approval of an Application for a School Maintenance Program Grant

This item was included on the agenda so the Board could approve an application for a School Maintenance Project Grant.

Dr. Moan explained that the State of Illinois announced they are making available $44 million for the School Maintenance Grant program. The dollar- for-dollar state matching grant program provides up to $50,000 in matching funds for the maintenance or upkeep of buildings or structures for educational purposes.

The money from this matching grant would assist District 200 with replacing the roof at Northwood Middle School. The roof project is estimated to cost $568,500 and the School Maintenance Grant award maximum would be $50,000 which if awarded, the district would have to match.

MOTION – Moved by Mr. Homuth and seconded by Dr. Bidwell to approve an application for a School Maintenance Project Grant, with roll call vote as follows: (On File)

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Dr. Bidwell - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

3. Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement By and Between the City of Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois and Woodstock Community Unit School District 200

This item was included on the agenda so the Board of Education could consider an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Woodstock.

Dr. Moan explained that since the City of Woodstock imposed a new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District on District 200 in January 2019, District 200 administration has met with the City of Woodstock to discuss the school district’s concerns with the TIF and the substantial costs to District 200 resulting from development within the TIF project area.

Tonight, the Board discussed an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Woodstock that included provisions for District 200 resulting from any development within the TIF project area as well as increased costs attributable to residential development projects within the TIF.

MOTION – Moved by Mr. Parisi and seconded by Dr. Farris to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City of Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois and Woodstock Community Unit School District 200, with roll call vote as follows: (On File)

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Dr. Bidwell - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Mr. Miceli - No

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

IX - COMMITTEE REPORTS

There were no committee reports.

X - ADJOURNMENT

MOTION – Moved by Dr. Farris and seconded by Dr. Bidwell to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m., with roll call vote as follows:

Dr. Farris - Yes

Dr. Bidwell - Yes

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

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