Community Unit School District 300 Board of Education met April 28.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Members present
Anne Miller, Steve Fiorentino, Leslie LaMarca, Mary McNicholas, Dr. David Scarpino, Joseph Stevens, and Nancy Zettler
1. Call to Order
1. 1. President Anne Miller called the meeting to order at 6:09 pm
2. Closed Session
2. 1. Motion to go into closed session for the purpose of to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, negotiations, pending litigation and real estate
Motion by Steve Fiorentino, second by Nancy Zettler
Aye: Anne Miller, Steve Fiorentino, Leslie LaMarca, Mary McNicholas, Dr. David Scarpino, Joseph Stevens, and Nancy Zettler
2. 2. Motion to adjourn closed session
Motion by Steve Fiorentino, second by Nancy Zettler
Aye: Anne Miller, Steve Fiorentino, Leslie LaMarca, Mary McNicholas, Dr. David Scarpino, Joseph Stevens, and Nancy Zettler
3. Reconvene in Open Session
President Anne Miller called the meeting to order in open session at 6:36 pm
4. Pledge of Allegiance, Westfield Community School Video
5. Approval of the Agenda
5. 1. Motion to approve the agenda for April 28, 2020
Motion by Joe Stevens, second by Steve Fiorentino
Aye: Anne Miller, Steve Fiorentino, Leslie LaMarca, Mary McNicholas, Dr. David Scarpino, Joseph Stevens, and Nancy Zettler
6. Board Announcements
6. 1. Good News
All High Schools named to US News and World Report list of “best high schools in the nation”
Mental Health Resources Available for D300 Students
Spring Mall Added as Meal Site during COVID-19
Online Registration Started for 2020-2021
7. Superintendent Report
7. 1. COVID 19 Update
Superintendent Heid reviewed the new updated executive orders by the governor and the resulting changes within District 300. All end of the year activities and plans for schools’ summer close out (for teachers and students) were discussed. Programs canceled and/or placed on hold were reviewed.
8. Legislative Update
none
9. Public Participation
Mike Tennis, Sleepy Hollow, concerns about the expenditure of money for architect fees and soil survey for a proposed new school site.
10. Consent Items <$25k
Motion by Steve Fiorentino, second by Joe Stevens
Aye: Anne Miller, Steve Fiorentino, Leslie LaMarca, Mary McNicholas, Dr. David Scarpino, Joseph Stevens, and Nancy Zettler
10. 1. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
10. 2. Approval for Permission to destroy closed session recordings
10. 3. Approval of Board Meeting Schedule for 2020-2021
10. 4. Approval of Disposal Items
10. 5. Approval of Donation - Jacobs Musical Donation
10. 6. Approval of Bills Payable
10. 7. Approval of Treasurer's Report
10. 8. Approval of Facility Rental Agreement 2020 - 2021
10. 9. Approval of IHSA Athletics Annual Membership Agreement (Renewal)
10. 10. Approval of New Development Boundary Adjustment
10. 11. Approval of Human Resources Report
10. 12. Approval of Freedom of Information Act Report
11. Consent Items >$25k
Motion by Joe Stevens, second by Leslie LaMarca
Aye: Anne Miller, Steve Fiorentino, Leslie LaMarca, Mary McNicholas, Dr. David Scarpino, Joseph Stevens, and Nancy Zettler
11. 1. Approval of Air Filter Bid
11. 2. Approval of Architectural Services Agreement
11. 3. Approval of Dual Language Reading Program Contract (Renewal)
11. 4. Approval of Tutoring Services Contract
12. Board Discussion
12. 1. Board Committee Reports
12. 1. 1. Board Finance Committee
No report
12. 1. 2. Board Construction & Facility Oversight Committee
Dr. Scarpino reported there was discussion about a possible new school building.
12. 1. 3. Board School Utilization and Capacity Committee
No report
12. 2. Board Discussion
13. Adjournment
Motion by Leslie LaMarca, second by Steve Fiorentino
Aye: Anne Miller, Steve Fiorentino, Leslie LaMarca, Mary McNicholas, Dr. David Scarpino, Joseph Stevens, and Nancy Zettler
Meeting adjourned at 7:32 PM
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