Cary Community Consolidated School District 26 Board of Education met May 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. Organization
Procedural: 1.1 Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Bridge at 7:00 p.m.
Procedural: 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
Procedural: 1.3 Roll Call
Members present: Mrs. Darling, Mr. Janczak, Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Jette, Mr. Demkowicz, Mr. Bridge
2. Community Input
Information: 2.1 Public Participation
None
3. Election of 2020 Officers to the Board of Education
Information: 3.1 Nomination and Appointment of President
Dr. Coleman asked for the nomination of the office of President.
Mr. Bridge was nominated by Mrs. Jette and receiving 4 (four) votes.
Mrs. Potter was nominated by Mrs. Darling and receiving 1 (one) vote.
Mrs. Hartman nominated herself and receiving 2 (two) vote.
Dr. Coleman stated there were 3 nominations. Mr.Bridge will remain President, receiving 4 (four) votes.
Information: 3.2 Nomination and Appointment of Vice President
Mr. Bridge asked for nominations for the office of Vice President.
Mr. Demkowicz was nominated by Mr. Bridge and receiving 3 (three) votes.
Mrs. Hartman nominated herself and receiving 4 (four) votes.
Mr.Brigde stated there were 2 nominations. Mrs. Hartman has been elected as Board Vice President, receiving 4 (four) votes.
Information: 3.3 Nomination and Appointment of Secretary
Mr. Bridge asked for a nomination for the office of Secretary.
Mrs. Jette was nominated by Mr. Demkowicz.
Mr. Bridge stated that there is only one nomination, Laura please cast a unanimous vote for Mrs. Jette as Secretary of the Board of Education.
Information: 3.4 Appointment of Treasurer
Mr. Bridge appointed Mrs. Treto-French as Treasurer of the Cary Community Consolidated School District 26 Board of Education.
Information: 3.5 Appointment of Recording Secretary
Mr. Bridge appointed Laura Dorfler as Recording Secretary of the Cary Community Consolidated School District 26 Board of Education.
4. Appointment of Board Committees
Action: 4.1 Appointment of Finance Committee Representative
(Chair) Ron Demkowicz, Robert Bridge, Jason Janczak
Action: 4.2 Appointment of Policy Committee Representatives
(Chair) Robert Bridge, Ron Demkowicz, Kathryn Potter
Action: 4.3 Appointment of Curriculum Committee Representatives
(Chair) Julie Jette, Dee Darling, Mindy Hartman
Action: 4.4 Appointment of Cary 26 Education Foundation Representative
Dee Darling
Action: 4.5 Appointment of Board Insurance Committee Representative
Robert Bridge, Julie Jette
Action: 4.6 Appointment of Ethics Commission Representatives
(Board President) Robert Bridge, Kathryn Potter, HR Coordinator
Action: 4.7 Appointment of District 26 Technology Committee Representative
Jason Janczak
Mr. Bridge asked for a motion to approve the Finance, Curriculum and Policy Committee Appointments and the Cary 26 Education Foundation, Board Insurance, Ethics, and District 26 Technology Committee as presented.
Motion made by Mr. Demkowicz and Seconded by Mrs. Jette
Discussion - None
Voting No: None
Motion Carried
5. Establishment of Regular Board Meeting and Committee Dates, Times, and Locations
Action: 5.1 2020-2021 Regular Board Meetings
Recommended Action: Motion to approve the 2020-2021 Regular Board Meetings as presented.
Action: 5.2 2020-2021 Committee Meetings
Recommended Action: Motion to approve the 2020-2021 Committee Meetings as presented.
Mr. Bridge asked for a motion for the Cary Community Consolidated School District 26 Committee Meetings to meet once a month beginning at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00p.m. and the Board of Education to meet once a month beginning at 7:00 p.m., to be held at Cary Jr. High and each school as presented.
Motion made by Mr. Janczak and Seconded by Mrs. Darling
Discussion – Mrs. Darling requested the Board consider conducting Committee of the Whole meetings to prevent meetings from being cancelled.
Mrs. Potter asked for a motion to amend the Committee Meeting Calendar to show the location of the meetings.
Mr. Bridge asked for a second motion to amend the Committee Meeting Calendar to show the location of the meetings.
Second Motion made by Mrs. Hartman
Voting Yes: Mr. Demkowicz, Mr. Bridge, Mrs. Darling, Mrs. Janczak, Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Jette
Voting No: None
Motion Carried
Mr. Bridge asked for a motion for the Cary Community Consolidated School District 26 Committee Meetings to meet once a month beginning at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00p.m. and the Board of Education to meet once a month beginning at 7:00 p.m., to be held at Cary Jr. High and each school as presented.
Voting Yes: Mr. Demkowicz, Mr. Bridge, Mrs. Darling, Mrs. Janczak, Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Jette
Voting No: None
Motion Carried
6. Open Forum
Information: 6.1 Board
There were two FOIA requests this month. The full FOIA report, requests and our responses are included in the Board Packet.
Mrs. Jette - Her neighbor mentioned the creativity of teaching Dual Language remotely.
Mrs. Hartman - Has heard mixed reviews on remote learning for the Kindergarten/1st grade students. Over all there have been a lot of compliments on the process.
Mr. Janczak - Thank you to Lynn, Andy, Dr. McCall and her team for getting everyone up to speed. Thank you to the administrators for making the process as smooth as possible. Thank you to Mrs. Treto-French for continuing to provide lunch bags on Monday's and Thursdays.
Mrs. Potter - Thank you to all the Building Principals for all the creativity you have provided to the students.
Mr. Demkowicz - Has concerns moving forward with remote learning if that will be the procedure for the start of school in the fall.
Information: 6.2 Administrators
Dr. Thomas - Summer School Survey has been sent out and have received 91 yes' so far for students to participate.
Mr. Nass - Teacher Appreciation Week was successful. Sponsored a Reverse Car Parade for the Use it or Lose it Book distribution. Thank you to the PTO for distributing survival kits to the students.
Dr. Qualls - Shout out the PTO for organizing a drive through 8th grade graduation. 257 students have responded they would be in attendance. Thank you to the staff for everything they have done.
Mr. Gippert - The Deer Path staff as really stepped up during this difficult time. Thank you to everyone for all that you have done.
Mrs. Aherne - Thank you to the staff and everyone.
Mr. Gibbs - Echo what everyone has said. Thank you to Maria for coordinating the meal program.
7. Superintendent's Report
Information: 7.1 District Update
Dr. Coleman updated the Board on:
•The Safe School Programs
•Last weeks of school
Upcoming dates:
•Monday, May 25 Memorial Day Holiday - No School
•Monday, June 1 Last Day of School
•Monday, June 22 6:00 p.m. Curriculum & 7:00 p.m. Finance
•Monday, June 29 7:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting
8. Curriculum Report
Discussion, Information: 8.1 District Update
Dr. McCall updated the Board on:
•Envsion math has arrived
•Parent/Teacher survey has been sent out for feedback on remote learning
•Curriculum has been busy planning for the fall
•Working on Virtual Summer School options
9. Committee Reports
Information: 9.1 Finance Committee Update
Mr. Demkowicz updated the Board on:
•Approved the minutes
•Reviewed Bill and Treasurers' Report
•Appointment of District Treasurer
•Custodial Contract Bid
•Food Service Bid
•FY20 Technology Purchase Plan
10. Consent Agenda
Action (Consent), Minutes: 10.1 Approval of the March 16, 2020 Board Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Recommended motion to approve minutes as attached.
Meeting minutes requiring Board approval include the Open Session Minutes from March 16, 2020, Regular Board of Education Meeting.
Action (Consent): 10.2 Approval of the April 2020 Bills and Payroll
Recommended Action: Motion to approve Monthly Bills and Payroll as presented.
Total Bills and Payroll for Board approval in April are in the amount of $2,925,399.07.
Action (Consent): 10.3 Approval of May 2020 Bills and Payroll
Recommended Action: Motion to approve of May 2020 Bills and Payroll as presented.
Total Bills and Payroll for Board approval in May are in the amount of $2,057,534.25.
Action (Consent): 10.4 Approval of the April 2020 Treasurer's Report
Recommended Action: Motion to approve April 2020 Treasurer's Report as presented.
See item 10.4 on the agenda for the Treasurer's Report.
Action (Consent): 10.5 Approval of the May 2020 Treasurer's Report
Recommended Action: Motion to approve of the May 2020 Treasurer's Report.
See item 10.5 on the agenda for the Treasurer's Report.
Action (Consent): 10.6 Approval of Resignation/Dismissal/Retirement
Recommended Action: Motion to approve Resignation/Dismissal/Retirement as presented
Resignation/Dismissal - May
| Name | Position | Building | Action | Effective Date |
| Joe Capalbo | Physical Education | CJH | Resignation | 6/2/2020 |
| Ashley Koeller | 2nd Grade Dual Language Teacher | TO | Resignation | 6/2/2020 |
| Tyler Pistorius | 5th Grade Teacher | TO | Resignation | 6/2/2020 |
| Nathan Schmitt | Assistant Principal | CJH | Resignation | 6/30/2020 |
| Jan Barney | Administrative Assistant | DP | Retirement | May 28, 2021 |
| Wendy Becker | MTSS/Instructional Coach | BG/OK | Retirement | May 28, 2021 |
| Donna (Deej) Grap | TransporTation Supervisor | TR | Retirement | June 30, 2021 |
| JoAnn Niemet | Office Assistant | DP | Retirement | May 28, 2021 |
| Patty Oswald | Special Education Paraprofessional | BG | Retirement | May 28, 2021 |
| Kathy Tanner | 8th Grade Math Teacher | CJH | Retirement | May 28, 2021 |
| Kathy Torgerson | Paraprofessional | TO | Retirement | June 1, 2020 |
Recommended Action: Motion to approve Employment as presented.
Employment - May
| Name | Position | Building | Effective Date |
| Mile Adamski | K-3 EL Resource Teacher | TO | 8/19/2020 |
| Jensen Anderson | Dual Language (English) | TO | 8/19/2020 |
| Chelsea Maroney | Speech/Language pathologist | DP/TO | 8/17/2020 |
| Victoria Myhre | Social Worker | OK | 8/17/2020 |
Recommended Action: Motion to approve Destruction of Closed Meeting Audio Recordings as presented.
See item 10.8 on the agenda for the Destruction of Closed Meeting Audio Recordings.
Action (Consent): 10.9 Approval of Safe School Resolution
Recommended Action: Motion to approve the Safe School Resolution as presented.
See item 10.9 on the agenda for the Safe School Resolution.
Action (Consent): 10.10 Approval of Appointment of Treasurer FY21
Recommended Action: Motion to approve the Appointment of Treasurer FY21 as presented.
See item 10.10 on the agenda for the Appointment of Treasurer FY21.
Action (Consent): 10.11 Approval of Food Service Management Renewal
Recommended Action: Motion to approve the Food Service Management Renewal.
See item 10.11 on the agenda for the Food Service Management Renewal.
Mr. Bridge asked for a motion to approve the following: 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10 and 10.11 as presented.
Motion was made by Mr. Demkowicz and Seconded by Mrs. Jette.
Discussion: None
Voting Yes: Mr. Bridge, Mrs. Darling, Mr. Janczak, Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Jette, Mr. Demkowicz.
Voting No: None
Motion Carried
11. Board Action and Discussion
Action: 11.1 Approval of Custodial Service Contract Bid
Recommended Action: Motion to approve the Custodial Service Contract Bid as presented.
Mr. Fields reviewed the Custodial Service Contract Bid and answered questions from the Board.
Mr. Bridge asked for a motion to approve the Custodial Service Contract Bid as presented.
Motion was made by Mr. Demkowicz and Seconded by Mrs. Potter.
Discussion: None
Voting Yes: Mrs. Darling, Mr. Janczak, Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Jette, Mr. Demkowicz, Mr. Bridge.
Voting No: None
Motion Carried
Action (Consent): 11.2 Approval of FY20 Technology Purchase Plan
Recommended Action: Motion to approve the FY20 Technology Purchase Plan as presented
Mr. Fitzsimons reviewed the FY20 Technology Purchase Plan with the Board. The Board asked questions regarding the Technology Purchase Plan. The Administration responded to the Boards questions. Mr. Fitzsimons indicated that expanding the 1:1 technology to K-8 will not require additional technology staff.
Mr. Bridge asked for a motion to approve the FY20 Technology Purchase Plan as presented.
Motion was made by Mr. Janczak and Seconded by Mrs. Hartman.
Discussion: None
Voting Yes: Mr. Janczak, Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Jette, Mrs. Darling.
Voting No: Mr. Demkowicz, Mr. Bridge
Motion Carried
12. Topics for Discussion
Discussion: 12.1 None submitted
13. Public Input on Future Items
None
Information: 13.1 Public Participation
Mrs. Diorio expressed her concern regarding the FY20 Technology Purchase Plan.
14. Adjournment
Mr. Bridge motioned to adjourn the meeting.
Motion made by Mr. Demkowicz and Seconded by Mrs. Potter
Voice Vote - All in Favor - Yes
Meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m
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