McHenry Times

Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met March 10.

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.

III - CONSENT AGENDA

MOTION – Moved by Dr. Bidwell and seconded by Mr. Headley to approve the Consent Agenda including minutes; routine personnel matters with addendum; financial reports; bills payable; a Woodstock High School LUCHA Club fundraising request 2019-2020; IHSA membership for 2020-2021; updated 403b Plan document; a request to schedule a final and organizational meeting of the Board; Sourcewell Cooperative purchasing agreement; E-Rate Tier 2 application; and high school math resources adoption for a second reading, with roll call vote as follows:

Dr. Bidwell - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

1. ApprovalofMinutes

1.1 Regular Meeting of February 25, 2020

2. ApprovalofRoutinePersonnelMatters Employment

Approve the employment of Stephanie Watson as Principal for the 2020-2021 school year at a salary of $95,500. (OES)

Approve the employment of Jennifer Malecke in an additional position for the 2019-2020 school year as PreK Summer School Principal at a stipend of $4,682. (District)

Approve the employment of Garrett Klinker as Woods/CTE Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year at a salary of $79,557*. (WHS/WNHS)

Approve the employment of Ninfa Rohrbach as School Counselor for the 2020-2021 school year at a salary of $50,982*. (WNHS)

Approve the employment of Thomas Donar in an additional position as Lead Language for the 2020-2021 school year at a stipend of $1,104. (WNHS)

Approve the employment of John Morefield as Pit Conductor for the 2019- 2020 school year at a stipend of $2,066. (WHS/WNHS)

Approve the employment of Janet Moritz as Bilingual PreK Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year at a salary of $56,981*. (VDELC)

* Salary includes Board-paid contribution to TRS.

Other

Approve the transfer of Eric Hardesty to a position of Instructional Enrichment Coach for the 2020-2021 school year. (District)

Approve the transfer of Maria Tudisco Donar to a position of School Psychologist for the 2020-2021 school year at a salary of $50,982. (District)

Approve the transfer of Jennifer Feller to a position of Special Education One- to-One Associate for the 2019-2020 school year at 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, $11.28 per hour. (VDELC)

Approve the transfer of Andrea Cabrera-Miller to a position of Inquiry Learning Specialist for the 2020-2021 school year. (MEES/GWE)

Approve the transfer of Jeanette Letmanski to a position of PreK Special Education Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. (VDELC)

Approve the transfer of Daniel Colangelo to a position of Special Education One-to-One Associate for the 2019-2020 school year at 6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week. (Dean)

Approve a change in hours for Kimberly Stahl for the 2019-2020 school year to 3.75 hours per day, 5 day per week. (Transportation – Bus Associate)

Resignation

Approve the resignation of Madeline Henderson, effective the end of the 2019-2020 school year. (WNHS – Social Studies Teacher)

Approve the resignation of Wrenn Johnson, effective the end of the 2019- 2020 school year. (Dean – Special Education Resource Teacher)

Approve the resignation of Amy Jones, effective February 18, 2020. (VDELC- Noon Hour Associate)

Approve the resignation of Kevin Bremer from the stipend position of 0.5 FTE LEA Representative only, effective the end of the 2019-2020 school year. (OES)

Leave of Absence

Approve a leave of absence for Thomas Powers beginning March 10, 2020 and continuing through the end of the 2019-2020 school year. (Transportation – Route Driver)

Approve a leave of absence for Roxanne Monti beginning February 28, 2020 and continuing through an anticipated return date of April 2, 2020. (WNHS – Occupational Therapist)

Approve a leave of absence for Nora Combs beginning February 8, 2020 and continuing through a return date to be determined. (NWMS – Food Service Personnel)

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 Woodstock High School LUCHA Club Fundraising Request 2019-2020 (On File)

6. Approval of IHSA Membership for 2020-2021 (On File)

7. Approval of Updated 403b Plan Document (On File)

8. Approval of a Request to Schedule a Final and Organizational Meeting of the Board on May 5, 2020

9. Approval of Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (On File)

10. Approval of E-Rate Tier 2 Application (On File)

11. Approval of High School Math Resources Adoption for a Second Reading (On File)

IV - RECOGNITION

1. IHSA Wrestling Class 2A State Tournament Qualifier – Isaiah Vela

Congratulations went to Woodstock North wrestler Isaiah Vela for qualifying for the IHSA Class 2A Individual State Wrestling Final Tournament. Isaiah, a WNHS junior who wrestles in the 138-pound weight class, finished in 2nd place at the IHSA Deerfield Individual Sectional Tournament. Isaiah’s regular- season record for the year was 42-6, which is the most wins in a single season in WNHS history. The State tournament took place February 20-22, 2020 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

2. WHS Girls Basketball – 1,000 Career Points – Emma Brand

Woodstock High School senior Emma Brand joined a very elite club on January 23, 2020, during the WHS Girls Varsity Basketball game against Richmond-Burton High School. Emma, who has also been named KRC All- Conference, scored her 1,000th high school career point during the game. Congratulations went to Emma on this outstanding basketball career accomplishment!

3. IHSA Girls Basketball Class 3A Queen of the Hill Three-Point Showdown – Lacey Schaffter

District 200 once again will be represented at the State “Queen of the Hill” Three-Point Showdown. Woodstock North Thunder sophomore Lacey Schaffter made nine three-pointers at the Crystal Lake South Sectional on February 27, 2020, which placed her in the top four to advance. Congratulations went to Lacey, who will shoot next on March 5, 2020 at Illinois State University’s Redbird Arena during the preliminary round of the Three- Point Showdown. Finals are scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2020.

4. IHSA Boys Swimming State Finals – 200-yard Medley Relay Team

District 200 was proud to be represented at the IHSA Boys Swimming State Finals by the District 200 Co-op Boys 200-yard Medley Relay Team. The team placed fifth at the February 22, 2020 Sectional at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, earning a trip to the State Finals held in Evanston on February 28-29, 2020. Congratulations went to these accomplished swimmers:

Quinn Cynor (WHS Junior) Nick Phillips (WNHS Senior) Gunner Dunnett (WHS Junior) Aidan Teuber (WNHS Senior)

5. IHSA Boys Swimming State Finals – Quinn Cynor

District 200 Co-op swimmer Quinn Cynor, a junior at WHS, how has four State medals, earned over the past two seasons! In his third consecutive trip to State, Quinn swam in two championship finals on February 29, 2020, placing third in the 200-yard freestyle, and fifth in the 100-yard backstroke. Quinn’s time of 1:37.47 in the 200 set a personal best for him, and tied the best finish in program history. Congratulations went to Quinn on another exceptional season.

MOTION – Moved by Dr. Farris 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:

Dr. Farris - Yes

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Dr. Bidwell - Yes

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

V - COMMUNICATIONS

There were no public, staff or Board communications.

VI - SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1. Dr. Moan introduced Stephanie Watson, the new principal at Olson

Elementary School. Mrs. Watson is currently an assistant principal in Palatine and received overwhelming support from the Olson staff and District administration. Mrs. Watson is replacing retiring principal Diana Frisbie.

2. Dr. Moan informed the Board that this afternoon staff attended in-district professional development activities.

3. Dr. Moan informed the Board that as a proactive measure, families and staff have been asked to complete a district survey if they have plans to travel abroad over spring break.

VII - MONITORING REPORT

1. ChallengerLearningCenterUpdate(OnFile)

Assistant Superintendent Keely Krueger shared with the Board the progress of the Challenger Learning Center, curriculum and summer opportunities that are currently available to students as well as future plans.

Mrs. Krueger explained that to date, 140 full missions and 21 half missions have been completed with another 103 full missions and 10 half missions scheduled this year. In addition, 136 full missions and 4 half missions have already been scheduled for next year. Mrs. Krueger shared positive feedback from visitors as well as highlighted upcoming summer camps, the development of additional STEM activities, and the new Lunar Quest mission. Mrs. Krueger added that additional opportunities for District 200 students include plans for middle school and after-school programs.

VIII. - UNFINISHED BUSINESS

There was no unfinished business.

IX - NEW BUSINESS

1. Review of Debt Management and Refunding Plan (On File)

Dr. Moan explained that District 200 currently has eleven outstanding bond issues with various repayment schedules to go out to levy year 2032, fiscal year 2034. Administration has been working with the district’s financial advisors, PMA Securities, to develop short-term and long-term plans to mitigate the effect of the current bond repayment structure. A representative from PMA Securities was present at the meeting to discuss debt management options and answer questions.

Dr. Moan pointed out that the Board will have the opportunity to further discuss the proposed management options and refunding plan as well as review any additional options requested by the Board at upcoming Board of Education meetings.

X - COMMITTEE REPORTS

XI. CLOSED SESSION

MOTION – Moved by Mr. Parisi and seconded by Mr. Homuth to go into closed session at 8:06 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; student disciplinary cases; and security procedures and the use of personnel and equipment to respond to an actual, a threatened, or a reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees, students, staff, the public, or public property, with roll call vote as follows:

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Dr. Bidwell - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

The Board returned to open session at 8:30 p.m.

XII - ADJOURNMENT

MOTION – Moved by Mr. Parisi and seconded by Dr. Farris to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 p.m., with roll call vote as follows:

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Dr. Bidwell - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

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