McHenry Times

Harvard Community Unit School District 50 Board of Education met Aug. 19.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

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 (in person): Julie Lehmann, Mindy Shafer Sharon McMillan, Sandra Theriault, Richard Crosby, Hugo Roldan

Absent: Kristina Duber

Also Present: Dr. Tafoya, Dr. Larson, Michael Prombo

Recording Secretary: Toni Harmon

III. ENTER CLOSED SESSION

I move to adjourn to closed session under Sections 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees.

Motion: Shafer

Second: Theriault

Aye: Shafer, Theriault, Crosby, McMillan, Roldan, Lehmann Nay: None

Absent: Duber

Aye – 6, Nay – 0

Motion Carried

V. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

VII. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS

Recognition of visitors is a time for community members and District employees to express a point of view, not to debate an issue. There will be a sign-up sheet for the public to identify their name, address, phone number, name of the organization you represent (if any) and a brief description of the topic to be addressed. The public can submit public comments electronically to the Board of Education through the following email address: publiccomments@cusd50.org. Written comments will be read aloud at the meeting. A member of the District 50 administrative staff will follow up with you within 48 hours of this meeting to determine if you would like to discuss the issue further. Comments are generally limited to 3 minutes (See Board Policy 2:230).

Note: Correction: Comments are limited to 3 minutes.

VIII. APPROVALOFMINUTES

SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the Open and Closed Session Minutes from the July 1, 2020 Special Meeting of the Board, as presented."

Motion: Theriault

Second: McMillan

Aye: Theriault, Crosby, Roldan, Shafer,

Nay: None

Abstain: McMillan, Lehmann

Absent: Duber

Aye – 4, Nay – 0

Motion Carried

IX. APPROVALOFMINUTES

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

Motion: Crosby

Second: Theriault

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

Nay: None

Absent: Duber

Aye – 6, Nay – 0

Motion Carried

X. APPROVALOFMINUTES

SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the Open Session Minutes from the July 27, 2020 Special Meeting of the Board, as presented."

Motion: Roldan

Second: Theriault

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

Nay: None

Absent: Duber

Aye – 6, Nay – 0

Motion Carried

XI. APPROVALOFMINUTES

SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the Open and Closed Session Minutes from the July 30, 2020 Special Meeting of the Board, as presented."

Motion: McMillan

Second: Theriault

Aye: McMillan, Theriault, Crosby, Roldan, Lehmann Nay: None

Abstain: Shafer

Absent: Duber

Aye – 5, Nay – 0

Motion Carried

XII. APPROVALOFMINUTES

SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the Open and Closed Session Minutes from the August 5, 2020 Special Meeting of the Board, as presented."

Motion: Theriault

Second: McMillan

Aye: Theriault, McMillan, Crosby, Lehmann

Nay: None

Abstain: Shafer, Lehmann

Absent: Duber

Aye – 4, Nay – 0

Motion Carried

XIII. CONSENT AGENDA

SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the following consent agenda reports, Budget Activity Report, Bills Payable Fund Summary, Bills Payable List, Insurance Cafeteria Report, Accounts Payable Report, and the Personnel Report, as presented."

Note: Edmentum will be removed from Bills Payable List to be presented at the next meeting for approval. Personnel Report Correction: Ruiz will be at Richard D. Crosby Elementary School. Motion: Crosby

Second: Theriault

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

Nay: None

Absent: Duber

Aye – 6, Nay – 0

Motion Carried

XIV. NEW BUSINESS

A. ChromeBookRepair

SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the 2020-21 Harvard District 50 Chromebook Repair proposal, as presented."

Motion: Roldan

Second: Crosby

Aye: Roldan, Shafer, Crosby, Theriault, McMillan, Lehmann Nay: None

Absent: Duber

Aye – 6, Nay – 0

Motion Carried

B. Harvard Education Association

SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to forego the reading of and approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Harvard Education Association and the Board of Education of Harvard Community Unit School District 50, as presented."

Motion: Crosby

Second: Roldan

Aye: Crosby, Roldan, McMillan, Shafer, Theriault, Lehmann Nay: None

Absent: Duber

Aye – 6, Nay – 0

Motion Carried

C. Achieve3000

SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve Achieve3000's Quote Q-35120 in the amount of $33,230.00 for the renewal of the Harvard High School and Harvard Junior High School Literacy Program for the contract period August 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021, as presented."

Motion: Roldan

Second: Shafer

Aye: Roldan, Shafer, Crosby, McMillan, Theriault, Lehmann Nay: None

Absent: Duber

Aye – 6, Nay – 0

Motion Carried

D. District Calendar

SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the changes to the Harvard Community Unit School District 50 Calendar for the 2020-21 school year, as presented."

Motion: Theriault

Second: McMillan

Aye: Theriault, McMillan, Lehmann, Crosby, Shafer, Roldan Nay: None

Absent: Duber

Aye – 6, Nay – 0

Motion Carried

E. Amendment to Agreement

SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to forego the reading of and approve the Amendment to Student Transportation Services Agreement between Harvard CUSD50 and Durham School Services, L.P., as presented."

Motion: Roldan

Second: Crosby

Aye: Roldan, Crosby, McMillan, Theriault, Shafer, Lehmann Nay: None

Absent: Duber

Aye – 6, Nay – 0

Motion Carried

F. Change Order

SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to accept the Toler Construction change order not to exceed $7,600.00 for the Harvard High School restroom project, as presented."

Motion: Crosby

Second: Roldan

Aye: Crosby, Roldan, McMillan, Shafer, Theriault, Lehmann Nay: None

Absent: Duber

Aye – 6, Nay – 0

Motion Carried

G. Snow Removal Contract Rollover

SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATION: "I move to approve the Hometown Landscaping snow removal contract renewal for the 2020-21 season, as presented."

Motion: Theriault

Second: Crosby

Aye: Theriault, Crosby, Roldan, Shafer, McMillan, Lehmann Nay: None

Absent: Duber

Aye – 6, Nay – 0

Motion Carried

XV. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Agriculture/Horticulture Committee

B. Building Trades Committee

C. Curriculum Committee

D. Facility Committee

August 19, 2020 - 5:00 pm

E. Finance Committee

F. Insurance Committee

G. Labor Relations Committee

H. Negotiations Committee

I. Policy Committee

September 16, 2020 - 4:00pm

J. Superintendent Evaluation Committee September 9, 2020 - time TBD

XVI. FOIA REQUESTS

On July 28, 2020 FOIA Officer Toni Harmon received from Steven Duplain in Culver City, CA, a request for the names, corresponding job titles, email addresses, and the most current and readily available salary information on all teacher and administrators employed at Harvard CUS50 as of July 28, 2020. On July 28, 2020, Toni Harmon sent the requested information electronically.

XVII. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Dr. Tafoya congratulated the buildings and maintenance staff. He has heard about many great opportunities that the staff is using to connect with the children. Many families are still registering. This school year is entirely different than last spring; Dr. Tafoya thanked everybody for their efforts. Dr. Tafoya mentioned that today was the first day of meal delivery in the district. 2,439 meals were delivered today. 74,000+ meals were delivered during the spring and summer. Monthly meal delivery opt-out reminders will be added to the school calendar.

The Board's fall retreat has been scheduled for September 25, 2020, from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

XVIII. REVIEW OF YEARLY BOARD CALENDAR School Board Annual Agenda Calendar.pdf

XIX. ADDITIONAL MEETING DATES September 16, 2020 - 7:00pm

XX. ADJOURN

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