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Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met Jan. 21.

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. 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.

Absent: Dr. Bidwell

Mr. Homuth pulled Consent Agenda item 2.2, Approval of Routine Personnel Matters, from the Consent Agenda.

III - CONSENT AGENDA

MOTION – Moved by Mr. Parisi and seconded by Mr. Headley to approve the Consent Agenda including minutes; routine personnel matters addendum; financial reports; bills payable; a District 200 Co-op (Woodstock North High School/Woodstock High School) Bass fishing fundraising request 2019-2020; a Woodstock High School Softball co-curricular fundraising request 2019-2020; and Woodstock North High School co-curricular fundraising requests 2019-2020, with roll call vote as follows:

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

MOTION – Moved by Mr. Parisi and seconded by Mr. Headley to approve Routine Personnel Matters, with roll call vote as follows:

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Mr. Homuth - Abstain

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

1. Approval of Minutes

1.1 Regular Meeting of January 7, 2020

2. Approval of Routine Personnel Matters Employment

Approve the employment of Daniel Colangelo as Special Education One-on- One Associate for the 2019-2020 school year at 6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, $11.28 per hour. (OES)

Approve the employment of Kathryn Loser as Job Coach for the 2019-2020 school year at 7 hours per day, 5 days per week, 11 months per year, $13.17 per hour. (WNHS)

Approve the employment of Dianne Zavala as Noon Hour Associate for the 2019-2020 school year at 1 hour per day, 5 days per week, $10.75 per hour. (WWE)

Approve the employment of Charlotte Wilson in an additional position as Student Council Advisor for the 2020-2021, at a stipend of $5,105. (WHS)

Approve the employment of Constance Budzichowski as 2nd Shift Custodian for the 2019-2020 school year at 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, $15.62 per hour. (CSMS/PWE)

Approve the employment of Marta Schroeder as Custodian for the 2019-2020 school year at 1.5 hours per day, 2 days per week, $15.62 per hour. (B&G/KC/FS)

Other

Approve the transfer of Jacqueline Hagenow to a position of Kids Club Associate for the 2019-2020 school year at 4.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 months per year. (WWE)

Approve the reclassification of position for Natalie Hughey to Substitute Bus Driver for the 2019-2020 school year. (Transportation)

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

Approve a transfer of Irene Salinas to a position of Special Education One-to- One Health Associate for the 2019-2020 school year at 6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, $15.21 per hour. (OES)

Approve the transfer of Maria Segura to a positon of Bilingual Classroom Health Associate for the 2019-2020 school year at 6 hours per day, 5 days per week. (VDELC)

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

Approve a change in hourly rate for Daniel Colangelo for the 2019-2020 school year to $12.09 per hour based on proof of 30 hours of college credit. (OES – Special Education One-to-One Associate)

Approve the reclassification of position for Lisa Prehn to Route Driver for the 2019-2020 school year at 5.75 hours per day, 5 days per week. (Transportation)

Resignation

Approve the resignation of Serenity Boxlietner, effective January 17, 2020. (GWE – Special Education Classroom Health Associate)

Approve the resignation of Kathy Burgin, effective January 6, 2020. (OES – Special Education One-to-One Health Associate)

Approve the resignation of Zulima Crespo, effective December 20, 2019. (VDELC – Noon Hour Associate)

Approve the resignation of Nyssa Fenske, effective January 6, 2020. (Transportation – Substitute Bus Driver)

Approve the resignation of Kara Howard, effective January 13, 2020. (Transportation – Substitute Driver)

Approve the resignation of Karina Medina Salazar, effective January 20, 2020. (OES – Special Education One-to-One Associate)

Approve the resignation of Donna Smith, effective January 8, 2020. (WHS – Food Service Personnel)

Approve the resignation of Jacob Porter from the stipend position of Assistant Golf Coach only, effective the end of the 2019-2020 school year. (WNHS)

Approve the resignation of Elizabeth Stroh, effective January 20, 2020. (MEES – Noon Hour Associate)

Approve the resignation of Tiffanie Wood, effective May 15, 2020. (MEES – Secretary to the Principal)

Approve the resignation of Jeremiah Justice from the stipend position of Weight Room Supervisor only, effective January 15, 2020. (WHS)

Leave of Absence

Approve an unpaid leave of absence for personal reasons for Gabriella Carbajal for the full 2020-2021 school year. (CMS – Dual Language Teacher)

Approve a leave of absence for medical reasons for Kristie Carbajal from an anticipated start of April 28, 2020 and continuing through the end of the 2019- 2020 school year, using available paid sick leave days per doctor’s written instructions, with any balance of the leave unpaid. (VDELC – Special Education Autism Teacher)

Approve a leave of absence under FMLA for Erin Sigrist with an anticipated start date of April 13, 2020 and continuing through the end of the 2019-2020 school year, using available paid sick leave days per doctor’s written instructions, with any balance of leave unpaid. (OES – 4th Grade Dual Language Teacher)

Approve a leave of absence under FMLA for Leslie Staniszewski beginning January 13, 2020 and continuing through an anticipated return of January 24, 2020, using available sick leave days concurrently per doctor’s written instructions, with any balance of the leave unpaid. (OES – Special Education Autism Teacher)

Approve a leave of absence under FMLA for Gina Abruzzo from an anticipated start of April 20, 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. (VDELC – PreK Teacher)

Approve an unpaid leave of absence for Kimberly Bychowski for the full 2020- 2021 school year. (OES – 5th Grade Dual Language Teacher)

Approve a leave of absence under FMLA for Dustin Smith from an anticipated start of March 30, 2020, and continuing through an anticipated return of April 13, 2020, using available paid sick leave days concurrently per doctor’s written instructions, with any balance of the leave unpaid. (WHS/WNHS – Business Teacher)

3. Approval of Financial Reports (On File)

3.1 Treasurer’s Report

3.2 Investment Period

3.3 Budget Summary Report

4. Approval of Bills Payable (On File)

5. Approval of a District 200 Co-op (Woodstock North High School/Woodstock High School) Bass Fishing Fundraising Request 2019-2020 (On File)

6. Approval of a Woodstock High School Softball Co-Curricular Fundraising Request 2019-2020 (On File)

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

IV - RECOGNITION

1. Prairiewood Elementary School – House Altruismo Fifth-Grade

Students Generosity Food Drive

Between December 2nd and 17th, fifth-grade students in House Altruismo at Prairiewood Elementary School organized the school’s first food drive. They organized a plan, advertised the drive, and packed food and supplies as they were received. Students throughout Prairiewood became involved, and over the course of 12 days, collected 1089 pounds of food and paper products, and $55 in cash donations which were then delivered to the Woodstock Food Pantry. The Board of Education recognized these students for their hard work and generous contribution to their community.

2. Top Scorers, 2019 SAT

The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is one of two standardized college entrance examinations used across the country as a criterion for selection to colleges and universities. Last year more than 2.2 million students across the country took the exam, including all Illinois high school juniors. Illinois students earned an average composite score of 1013, based on a scale ranging from 400-1600. In District 200, 40 students exceeded that average considerably by scoring 1300 or better on the exam. This accomplishment places them in the top 10% of all the students who took the test. Congratulations went to these members of the Class of 2020 on this outstanding achievement.

Woodstock High School

Anna Almeida

Caroline Arnold

Chloe Bellmore

Emmamarie Brand

Emma Colby

Riley Coughlan

Christopher Crenshaw

Susan Crenshaw

Payton Dougherty

Fiona Frawley

Erin Lockwood

Monserrat Mendez

Lacie Mickle

Cara Orndahl

Reagan Rockwood

Alexander Rodriguez

Emily Schroeder 

Angelina Scolio 

Liam Spear

Amber Stell

Katelyn Steponaitis

Coralyn Topf

Tyler Waterson

Woodstock North High School 

Mikayla Deehring*

Keegan Given

Marco Gonzalez

Nathan Jansen

Andrew Johnson

Lauren Lee

Weather Lenczewski

Logan Lorr

Deveraux Madaus

Anthony Manschula

John Massman

Carter Miller

Alex Mule

Olivia Pigliacelli

Jared Ritter

Alan Vergara

Kyle Zang

3. 2020 Illinois State Scholars

Forty-three members of the Class of 2020 in District 200 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars for 2020. The honor is awarded annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) which is the state’s central provider of college aid. Only the top ten percent of seniors from more than 700 high schools in Illinois qualified for this distinction which is based on a combination of SAT or ACT exam scores, academic performance, and class rank at the end of the junior year. Congratulations went to this year’s Scholars for their outstanding academic accomplishment.

Woodstock High School Alexandra Apostolopoulos Caroline Arnold

Chloe Bellmore

Hanna Berry 

Emmamarie Brand 

Emma Colby 

Christopher Crenshaw 

Susan Crenshaw

Fiona Frawley

Hunter Haak

Erin Lockwood

Monserrat Mendez

Lacie Mickle

Vanessa Olandese 

Cara Orndahl

Darshaben Patel

Reagan Rockwood

Alexander Rodriguez

Emily Schroeder

Angelina Scolio

Liam Spear

Amber Stell

Coralyn Topf

Tyler Waterson

Cameron Wormley

Woodstock North High School 

Robyn Brown

Mikayla Deehring*

Aidan Filetti

Keegan Given

Abigail Hartmann

Jamie Hoeck

Andrew Johnson

Lauren Lee

Weather Lenczewski

Devereaux Madaus

Anthony Manschula

John Massman

Carter Miller

Alex Mule

Kevin Pacheco

Samantha Parrish

Olivia Pigliacelli

Jared Ritter

* Mikayla graduated at the end of her junior year and is now attending college.

MOTION – Moved by Mr. Parisi and seconded by Mr. Headley 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. Headley - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

V - COMMUNICATIONS

There were no public, staff or Board communications.

VI - SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1. Dr. Moan reminded the Board of the upcoming Education Foundation

fundraiser scheduled for February 8, 2020 at the Woodstock Harley Davidson. Dr. Moan added that former principal Bob Hackbart will be this year’s recipient of the Sue Palmore Award of Excellence.

2. Dr. Moan informed Board members that the National School Board Association Conference will be held this April in Chicago and that Board members interested in attending the conference should let him know.

VII - MONITORING REPORT

1. Professional Learning Communities Update (On File)

Westwood Elementary School principal Ryan Hart shared with the Board how Professional Learning Communities are structured at the elementary level and elaborated on the various opportunities provided to teachers to collaborate and learn from one another to improve overall student success and achievement.

During Board discussion, Mr. Miceli inquired if teachers who do not have peers in their building that teach the same subject have the opportunity to collaborate. Mr. Hart explained that Art and PE teachers for example have the opportunity to meet with their colleagues during Late Start days.

VIII - UNFINISHED BUSINESS

There was no unfinished business.

IX - NEW BUSINESS

1. Approval of Fees for 2020-2021

This item was included on the agenda so the Board could adopt certain fee changes for the 2020-2021 school year.

Administration proposed increases for certain fees for the 2020-2021 school year. Registration fees were not increased last year and this year increases range between 4% to 6% based on comparisons to other districts and organizations and maintaining District 200 fees in the median range. The basic registration fee increase would be $5.00, or a 4.8% increase. The proposed increases would assist the district with controlling increased costs for the upcoming school year and would allow registration materials for the 2020-21 school year to be prepared with accurate fee amounts.

MOTION – Moved by Mr. Parisi and seconded by Mr. Headley to approve the 2020-2021 student fee increases as printed in the Board packet, with roll call vote as follows: (On File)

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

2. Second Quarter Review of the 2019-2020 Budget (On File)

In her quarterly review of the status of the budget, Chief Financial Officer Risa Hanson reported that revenues and expenditures are within their expected range for the midpoint of the school year. Mrs. Hanson pointed out that expenditures are below 50% in both the General and O & M funds, and expenditures in the Transportation fund are only slightly higher due to the pending bus purchase. Mrs. Hanson concluded by stating that the Insurance Fund balance continues to remain stable and she anticipates this trend to continue.

3. Approval of Policy Revisions for a First Reading

Associate Superintendent Brian McAdow reviewed recommended policy revisions from the Illinois Association of School Boards and district legal counsel.

MOTION – Moved by Dr. Farris and seconded by Mr. Parisi to approve the recommended revisions to Policy 2:20, 2:70, 2:100, 2:105, 2:110, 2:200, 2:220, 2:260, 4:15, 4:30, 4:60, 4:80, 5:10, 5:20, 5:20E, 5:30, 5:50, 5:120, 6:60, 6:150, 6:300, 7:20, 7:150, 7:180, and 8:30 for a first reading, with roll call vote as follows:

Dr. Farris - Yes

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

4. Approval of Bus Purchase

This item was included on the agenda so the Board could consider approving the purchase of one used bus to replace a bus that is too expensive to repair.

Chief Financial Officer Risa Hanson explained that the district’s bus fleet includes 20 special education buses that can accommodate wheelchairs. These buses are in constant use and are vital to the district’s busing operation. Mrs. Hanson pointed out that one of the wheelchair buses has blown an engine and it is estimated that the cost to repair it is over $20,000. In addition, the Transportation Director does not believe the cost of repairs is worthwhile based on the age of the bus and the condition of the body.

Administration is recommending the purchase of one used special education wheelchair bus. The 2017 42-passenger bus is equipped with a lift, air conditioning, and three wheelchair spots and would be purchased from Central States Bus Sales Inc. for $62,900. Mrs. Hanson added that the bus is in excellent condition, has 34,562 miles on it and has always been kept indoors when not in use. The bus would be available immediately and the Transportation Fund has sufficient funds available in the budget to pay for the bus.

MOTION – Moved by Mr. Parisi and seconded by Mr. Miceli to approve the purchase of one used special education bus from Central States Bus Sales Inc. for a total price of $62,900.00, with roll call vote as follows: (On File)

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

X - COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Mr. Parisi reported that he is currently working on securing the Board’s

donation for the Education Foundation fundraiser.

2. Dr. Farris reported that the current Building Trades house will be completed by the end of the school year and ready to sell.

XI - CLOSED SESSION

MOTION – Moved by Mr. Homuth and seconded by Mr. Parisi to go into closed session at 7:53 p.m. for the purpose of discussing 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, with roll call vote as follows:

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

The Board returned to open session at 8:19 p.m.

XII - ADJOURNMENT

MOTION – Moved by Mr. Parisi and seconded by Dr. Farris to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m., with roll call vote as follows:

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

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