McHenry Times

Harvard Community Unit School District 50 Board of Education met March 9.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

Present: Julie Lehmann, Mindy Shafer, Sharon McMillan, Sandra Theriault, Richard Crosby, Kristina Duber

Absent: Hugo Roldan

Also Present: Dr. Tafoya, Dr. Larson, Michael Prombo, John Maurer and Allison Andrews, Wold AE Recording Secretary: Toni Harmon

III. ENTER CLOSED SESSION

"I move to adjourn to closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors, or specific volunteers of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor, or a volunteer of the District or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with this Act. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), amended by P.A. 101-459."

Motion: Shafer

Second: Theriault

Aye: Shafer, Theriault, Crosby, McMillan, Duber, Lehmann

Nay: None

Aye – 6, Nay – 0

Absent: Roldan

Motion Carried

V. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

VII. 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 five 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!

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the Open and Closed Session Minutes from the January 15, 2020 Regular Meeting of the Board, and the Open and Closed Session Minutes from the January 29, 2020 Special Meeting of the Board, as presented."

Discussion: Due to absences, the minutes will be approved at the March 18, 2020 Regular Meeting of the Board.

IX. CONSENT AGENDA

SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the Personnel Report, as presented."

Motion: Shafer

Second: Crosby

Aye: Shafer, Crosby, Duber, McMillan, Theriault, Lehmann

Nay: None

Aye – 6, Nay – 0

Absent: Roldan

Motion Carried

X. NEW BUSINESS

A. Facility Planning

Discussion: Dr. Tafoya addressed the board regarding the outsourced student spend. The option of investing some of this spend in our own programs was discussed.

Michael Prombo addressed the board regarding the low-point of cash flow, explaining that administration is supportive of either the conservative or middle of the road spend plans.

The District's construction narrative for State Capital Funding would explain D50's renovation needs, growth, funding challenges, and the proposed plan.

The board requested a smaller list of proposed construction.

John Maurer, WoldAE, provided a handout, clarifying that the diagrams merely show a potential path; something that we can grow into over time. Mr. Maurer reviewed all the options for Crosby, Jefferson, the Junior High, and the High School, emphasizing that grade level decisions must be made first.

Spending parameters were discussed that included short-term, mid-range and long-terms options. It was determined that John Maurer and Allison Andrews of WoldAE will meet with each of the principals to ensure conceptual agreement.

It was determined that buying acreage for long-term plans would not be a good use of the District's funds at this stage. It was agreed to prioritize in order to achieve the best long-term impact with the funds that we have available.

Alison Andrews, WoldAE, distributed study plans highlighting that flexibility, choices and ability to implement in stages are options.

Phase I for State Capital Funding Grant and Short-Range Plan discussion included the High School locker rooms and inside core. WoldAE will create three versions: 1) $6.2M, 2) $8.2M, 3) $10.2M to be presented to the Board within 30 days. John and Alison will work with high school administration and staff to help with the design.

In-season storage areas for sports equipment will be needed as well as ensuring that all sites have multi-functional rooms.

Dr. Tafoya assured the board that D50 is actively monitoring Covid-19, protecting the kids the best that we can.

Dr. Tafoya informed the Board that Madrid schools are closed for two weeks forcing the Spain trip to be postponed or canceled. He stated that the District will work with Greenheart to get the maximum amount refunded to District families if the trip is fully canceled.

XI. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT 

XII. ADDITIONAL MEETING DATES

March 18, 2020 - 7:00pm

XIII. ADJOURN

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