McHenry Times

Harvard Community Unit School District 50 Board of Education met July 30.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Use this link to observe this meeting remotely:

https://cusd50.zoom.us/j/85233347242?pwd=bjZHR0ZGNXR2U3hBaFhrMjN5OHhqdz09

The state of Illinois has altered provisions of the Open Meetings Act allowing Boards to conduct business via electronic means and enforce limits on gathering size in accordance with CDC guidelines in regard to the COVID-19 outbreak. The current meeting capacity is 5O people.

Masks and social distancing are required to attend the meeting. I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

Present: Lehmann, McMillan, Theriault, Crosby, Duber, Roldan arrived at 5:47pm 

Absent: Shafer

Also present: Dr. Tafoya, Dr. Larson, Michael Prombo, Andrew Walters (left meeting at 5:42pm)

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, security procedures, school building safety and security, 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. 5ILCS 120/2(c)(8), and, litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular District has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the District finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the closed meeting minutes. 5ILCS 120/2(c)(11).

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. The public can also submit public comments electronically to the Board of Education through the following email address:

publiccomments@cusd50.org

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!

Board President Julie Lehmann shared public comments that were emailed to the Board Office

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA

SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the Personnel Report, as amended (table coach until season has been determined)." Motion: Theriault

Second: Roldan

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

Nay: None Absent: Shafer 

Aye – 6, Nay – 0 

Motion Carried

IX. NEW BUSINESS

A. Return to Learn/Transition Board Resolution

SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to forego the reading of and adopt the Resolution Affirming Transition to School Plan for the 2020-21 school year, as presented." Dr. Tafoya thanked the Board members, D50 administration, associations, and families/students for their feedback that helped shape the Return to Learn plan. The plan will be sent to all families on August 1, 2020.

Motion: Roldan

Second: Crosby

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

Nay: None

Absent: Shafer

Aye – 6, Nay – 0

Motion Carried

B. PPE Purchase

SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the PPE purchase order in the amount of $41,532.00, as presented."

Motion: Duber

Second: Theriault

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

Nay: None

Absent: Shafer

Aye – 6, Nay – 0

Motion Carried

C. Policy

SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to adopt the March 2020 PRESS Issue 103 updates, as presented."

Motion: Crosby

Second: Theriault

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

Nay: None

Absent: Shafer

Aye – 6, Nay – 0

Motion Carried

D. PRESS Issue 104 Updates - discussion

E. Facemask Resolution First Reading

Dr. Tafoya was happy to share Harvard High School’s AP scores. Kudos to the students and teachers at HHS! Dr. Tafoya stated that AP classes are expanding next year.

X. ADJOURN

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