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Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met Aug. 18.

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. and stated the following: 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 50 people. Masks and social distancing are required to attend the meeting.

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, and Mrs. Risa Hanson, Chief Financial Officer.

III - CONSENT AGENDA

MOTION – Moved by Mr. Parisi and seconded by Mr. Headley to approve the Consent Agenda including minutes, excluding agenda item 2.1.1, Regular Meeting of July 21, 2020; routine personnel matters with addendum; financial reports; bills payable; disposal of obsolete equipment; obsolete technology equipment disposal; and amended 2020-2021 school calendar, with roll call vote as follows:

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Dr. Bidwell - Yes

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

MOTION - Moved by Mr. Parisi and seconded by Mr. Headley to approve Consent Agenda item 2.1.1, Regular Meeting minutes of July 21, 2020, with roll call vote as follows:

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Dr. Bidwell - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Abstain

1. Approval of Minutes

1.1 Regular Meeting of July 21, 2020 1.2 Special Meeting of August 4, 2020 1.3 Special Meeting of August 7, 2020

2. Approval of Routine Personnel Matters Employment

Approve the employment of Ashley Alicea as 0.7 FTE Physical Education Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year at a salary of $31,091*. (WHS/Clay)

Approve the employment of Justina Jamroz as Business Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year at a salary of $50,982*. (WHS)

Approve the employment of Kasey Kruckenberg as Spanish Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year at a salary of $46,209*. (WNHS/WHS)

Approve the employment of Brian Marx as 4t h Grade Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year at a salary of $50,982*. (PWE)

Approve the employment of Corey Rotelli as Special Education Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year at a salary of $47,088*. (DES)

Approve the employment of Dylan Schmidt as English Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year at a salary of $44,415*. (WNHS)

Approve the employment of Alyssa Biggs as Special Education One-to-One Health Associate for the 2020-2021 school year at 6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, $12.40 per hour. (OES)

Approve the employment of Suzana Mancini as Clerk Typist for the 2020-2021 school year at 4 hours per day, 5 days per week, $13.31 per hour. (NWMS)

Approve the employment of Mariela Perez as Special Education One-to-One Associate for the 2020-2021 school year at 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, $11.40 per hour. (DES)

Approve the employment of Peter Soellner as Special Education Health Associate for the 2020-2021 school year at 6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, $14.31 per hour. (OES)

Approve the employment of Mariah Koleno in an additional position as Special Education Division Chair for the 2020-2021 school year at a stipend of $3,127. (WHS)

Approve the employment of Amy Perry in an additional position as LEA Representative for the 2020-2021 school year at a stipend of $5,612. (CMS)

Approve the employment of Thomas Wollpert in an additional position as Assistant Golf Coach for the 2020-2021 school year at a stipend of $2,107. (WNHS)

Approve the employment of Zulima Crespo as Bilingual Pre-K Health Associate for the 2020-2021 school year at 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, $14.31 per hour. (VDELC)

Approve the employment of Judith Gibson as Substitute Bus Driver for the 2020-2021 school year at $18.03 per hour. (Transportation)

Approve the employment of Barbara Brown in an additional position as 2nd Grade PLC Lead for the 2020-2021 school year at a stipend of $1,104. (DES)

Approve the employment of Michael Clarke in an additional position as Co-Assistant Athletic Director for the 2020-2021 school year at a stipend of $2,259 (WNHS)

Approve the employment of John Liuzzi in an additional position as Co-Assistant Athletic Director for the 2020-2021 school year at a stipend of $2,259. (WNHS)

Approve the employment of Robert Mecklenburg in an additional position as Co-Assistant Athletic Director for the 2020-2021 school year at a stipend of $2,259. (WHS)

Approve the employment of David Rose in an additional position as Co-Assistant Athletic Director for the 2020-2021 school year at a stipend of $2,259. (WNHS)

* Salary includes Board-paid contribution to TRS.

Other

Approve the transfer of Marti Frisbie to a position of 2n d Grade Dual Language Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. (PWE)

Approve the transfer of Brittany Potts to a position of Spanish Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. (WNHS)

Approve the transfer of Harta Bejko to a position of Special Education One-to-One Health Associate for the 2020-2021 school year at 6.75 hours per day, 5 days per week. (CMS)

Approve the transfer of Candace Butler to a position of Special Education Classroom Associate for the 2020-2021 school year at 6 hours per day, 5 days per week. (WWE)

Approve the transfer of Daniel Colangelo to a position of Special Education One-to-One Health Associate for the 2020-2021 school year at 6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, $13.48 per hour. (OES)

Approve the transfer of Susanne Hawke to a position of Registered Nurse for the 2020-2021 school year at 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. (WNHS)

Approve a change in hourly rate for Kelly Knapik for the 2020-2021 school year to $13.38 per hour based on 30 hours of college credit. (WNHS – Special Education One-to-One Associate)

Approve the transfer of Valorie McFarland-Melton to a position of RTI Associate for the 2020-2021 school year at 6 hours per day, 5 days per week. (WWE)

Approve a change in retirement date for Debra Perenchio from a previously approved date of January 1, 2022 to a newly requested date of August 14, 2020. (Transportation – Bus Driver)

Resignation

Approve the resignation of Dustin Smith, effective the end of the 2019-2020 school year. (WHS – Business Teacher)

Approve the resignation of Jacob Hodory, effective August 7, 2020. (VDELC – PreK Health Associate)

Approve the resignation of Fernando Irigoyen Alvarez, effective August 11, 2020 (DES – Bilingual Associate)

Approve the resignation of Elizabeth Loser, effective July 23, 2020. (GWE – PreK Health Associate)

Approve the retirement of Eleanor Lutz, effective September 30, 2022. (Transportation – Bus Driver)

Approve the resignation of Leslie Martin, effective August 11, 2020. (CMS – Special Education One-to-One Health Associate)

Approve the resignation of Krystal Otero, effective July 21, 2020. (OES – Classroom Health Associate)

Approve the resignation of Kristina Pedersen, effective August 11, 2020. (Clay – Special Education Classroom Associate)

Approve the resignation of Cynthia Schawbe, effective August 11, 2020. (WWE – Special Education Classroom Associate)

Approve the resignation of Jennifer Sorensen, effective July 14, 2020. (VDELC – Special Education Classroom Associate)

Approve the resignation of Aimee Spark, effective July 30, 2020. (DES – Kids Club Supervisor and PWE – Noon Hour Associate)

Approve the retirement of Joanne Ventouras, effective September 30, 2020. (WHS – Special Education Classroom Associate)

Approve the resignation of S. Brigid Fujino from the stipend position of Assistant Athletic Director only, effective the end of the 2019-2020 school year. (WHS)

Approve the resignation of Eric Hardesty from the stipend position of 5t h Grade PLC Lead only, effective the end of the 2019-2020 school year. (OES)

Approve the resignation of Robert Mecklenburg from the stipend position of Summer School Principal only, effective the end of the 2020 summer school session. (District)

Approve the retirement of Jared Skorburg, effective August 10, 2022. (PWE – Principal)

Approve the resignation of Carrie Fiorina, effective June 30, 2020. (Transportation – Substitute Bus Driver)

Approve the resignation of Gail Hall, effective June 30, 2020. (Transportation – Substitute Bus Driver)

Approve the resignation of Andrea Jones, effective June 30, 2020. (Transportation – Substitute Bus Driver)

Approve the resignation of Laura Porth, effective June 30, 2020. (Transportation – Substitute Bus Driver)

Approve the retirement of Kerrie Way, effective June 30, 2022. (District – Human Resources Assistant)

Approve the resignation of William Donato from the stipend position of Energy Sustainability Coordinator, effective the end of the 2019-2020 school year. (District)

Leave of Absence

Approve a leave of absence for Sarah Braun beginning September 21, 2020 and continuing through a return date of January 4, 2021. (NWMS – Math Teacher)

Approve a leave of absence for Danielle Quinn for the 2020-2021 school year. (PWE – Dual Language Teacher)

Approve a leave of absence for Jai Sharma beginning September 16, 2020 and continuing 9 weeks thereafter. (WHS – Math Teacher)

Approve a leave of absence for Dara Turnball with an anticipated start of December 7, 2020 and continuing through an anticipated return date of January 31, 2021. (WNHS – Social Worker)

Approve a leave of absence for Sandra Roberts beginning August 14, 2020 and continuing through a return date to be determined. (DES – Food Service Supervisor)

Approve a leave of absence for Cristina Aguilar from an anticipated start date of November 20, 2020 and continuing for 12 weeks thereafter. (MEES – Dual Language Teacher)

Approve a leave of absence for Lyndra Bastian from an anticipated start date of February 24, 2021 and continuing for 6 weeks thereafter. (CMS/WHS – Orchestra Teacher)

Approve a leave of absence for Michelle Burgett from an anticipated start date of November 3, 2020 and continuing for 12 weeks thereafter. (WHS – Science Teacher)

Approve a leave of absence for Melissa Thornton from an anticipated start date of November 5, 2020 and continuing for 12 weeks thereafter. (CMS – Language Arts Teacher)

Approve a change in a leave of absence start date for Maria Tudisco Donar from a previously approved August 12, 2020 to the newly requested start date of November 2, 2020. (District – Psychologist)

Approve a leave of absence for Tiffany Anderson beginning August 17, 2020 and continuing through an anticipated return date of October 16, 2020. (Transportation – Bus Driver)

Approve a leave of absence for Beth Cazares beginning August 17, 2020 and continuing through an anticipated return date of January 3, 2021. (Transportation – Bus Associate)

Approve a leave of absence for Amanda Christofalos for the 2020-2021 school year. (MEES – Special Education Classroom Associate/Breakfast Supervisor)

Approve a leave of absence for Lakeia Graham beginning August 17, 2020 and continuing through an anticipated return date of October 16, 2020. (Transportation – Bus Driver)

Approve a leave of absence for Matthew Huege beginning August 17, 2020 and continuing through an anticipated return date of October 16, 2020. (Transportation – Bus Driver)

Approve a leave of absence for Lauren Kerns beginning August 17, 2020 and continuing through an anticipated return date of October 16, 2020. (Transportation – Bus Driver)

Approve a leave of absence for Eleanor Lutz beginning August 17, 2020 and continuing for 12 weeks thereafter. (Transportation – Bus Driver)

Approve a leave of absence for Tracey Melligan beginning August 17, 2020 and continuing through an anticipated return date of October 16, 2020. (Transportation – Bus Driver)

Approve a leave of absence for Molly M’gonigle beginning August 17, 2020 and continuing through an anticipated return date of October 16, 2020. (Transportation – Bus Driver)

Approve a leave of absence for Tracie Muehler beginning August 17, 2020 and continuing through an anticipated return date of October 16, 2020. (Transportation – Bus Driver)

Approve a leave of absence for Juan Ocampobrito beginning August 17, 2020 and continuing through an anticipated return date of October 16, 2020. (Transportation – Bus Driver)

Approve a leave of absence for Katherine Parker beginning August 17, 2020 and continuing for 7 weeks thereafter. (Transportation – Bus Driver)

Approve a leave of absence for Maria Ramos beginning August 17, 2020 and continuing through an anticipated return date of October 16, 2020. (Transportation – Bus Associate)

Approve a leave of absence for Katherine Riechers beginning August 17, 2020 and continuing through an anticipated return date of October 16, 2020. (Transportation – Bus Driver)

Approve a leave of absence for Christine Ross beginning August 17, 2020 and continuing through an anticipated return date of October 16, 2020. (Transportation – Bus Driver)

Approve a leave of absence for Yamilex Salinas beginning August 17, 2020 and continuing for a length of time to be determined. (MEES – Kids Club Associate)

Approve a leave of absence for Tiffany Shields beginning August 17, 2020 and continuing through an anticipated return date of October 16, 2020. (Transportation – Bus Driver)

Approve a leave of absence for Bridget Slezak beginning August 17, 2020 and continuing through an anticipated return date of October 16, 2020. (Transportation – Bus Driver)

Approve a leave of absence for Jane Srednicki beginning August 14, 2020 and continuing through an anticipated return date of October 16, 2020. (Transportation – Route Driver)

Approve a leave of absence for Carolyn Sullivan beginning August 17, 2020 and continuing through an anticipated return date of October 16, 2020. (Transportation – Bus Driver)

Approve a leave of absence for Lindsey Williams beginning August 17, 2020 and continuing through an anticipated return date of October 16, 2020. (Transportation – Bus Driver)

Approve a leave of absence for Marquetta Young beginning August 17, 2020 and continuing through an anticipated return date of October 16, 2020. (Transportation – Bus Associate)

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 Disposal of Obsolete Equipment

6. Approval of Obsolete Technology Equipment Disposal (On File)

7. Approval of Amended 2020-2021 School Calendar (On File)

IV - COMMUNICATIONS

1. A parent addressed the Board with a suggestion to consider continuation of remote learning in the future as an option for students who cannot attend school for a variety of reasons.

2. Dr. Farris thanked the administration for addressing the Board’s concerns regarding providing additional services for at-risk students during the remote learning period. Mr. Headley added that he has observed more student engagement during live instruction.

V. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

1. Dr. Moan reported that the school year is off to a strong start as the new remote learning system is up and running. He added that staff attended three days of professional development last week and teachers continue to work hard to create positive experiences for students.

2. Dr. Moan explained that the district is again offering breakfast and lunch to free and reduced lunch families. Pick-up sites are offered at each school as well as delivery locations throughout the district.

VI. MONITORING REPORT

1. 2020-2021 Strategic Plan Goals Presentation

Dr. Moan presented the 2020-2021 Strategic Plan goals for the Board’s review and feedback. Dr. Moan pointed out that the 2020-2021 academic goals remain the same as last year. He added that several of the goals in the new plan will address both the academic and social emotional impact of the COVID-19 remote learning period.

Board recommendations from tonight’s meeting were incorporated into the draft plan for review at the next Board meeting. The Board will have the opportunity to offer additional feedback on the 2020-2021 plan at both of the September Board meetings and approve the plan on September 22, 2020.

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

There was no unfinished business.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS

1. Placement of Tentative 2020-2021 Budget on Public Display and the

Establishment of a Public Hearing Date

This item appeared on the agenda because the Board is required to establish a date and place for a public hearing which will be held after the tentative budget has been on public display for at least 30 days. Chief Financial Officer Risa Hanson reviewed the Budget with Board members.

MOTION - Moved by Mr. Parisi and seconded by Mr. Headley to approve the tentative 2020-2021 budget and waive the reading of and approve the resolution to establish the budget hearing date and place the tentative budget on public display, with roll call vote as follows: (On File)

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Dr. Bidwell - Yes

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

2. Approval of a Resolution to Sell the Building Trades House

This item was included on the agenda so that the Board of Education could approve the sale of the Building Trades house.

Chief Financial Officer Risa Hanson explained that earlier in the day the district was contacted by an interested buyer. Mrs. Hanson explained that she contacted District legal counsel about the offer and they informed her that the Board cannot accept the offer at this point. The Board can either approve selling the house through the bid process or forego the bid process and approve listing the house with a realtor through a multiple listing for a minimum of 14 days before accepting an offer.

During Board discussion, Board members expressed interest in moving forward with the bid process first to try and sell the house before listing the house with a realtor.

MOTION - Moved by Mr. Parisi and seconded by Dr. Bidwell to approve and waive the reading of the resolution for the sale of the Building Trades house, with roll call vote as follows: (On File)

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Dr. Bidwell - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

3. Approval of 2020-2021Debt Survey

District administration presented a draft survey to the Board of Education at the July 21, 2020 Board meeting for their review. Board member recommendations were incorporated into the draft survey for tonight’s meeting. The approved survey will be shared with the District 200 community to gather feedback on options to address current and future debt issues related to the 2008 building referendum.

MOTION - Moved by Mr. Headley and seconded by Dr. Farris to approve the 2020-2021 Debt Survey for distribution to the District 200 community, with roll call vote as follows: (On File)

Mr. Headley - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Dr. Bidwell - Yes

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

4. Review of Fall 2020 Student Support Plan

Dr. Moan updated the Board on the District’s plan to provide additional support services for students during this period of remote-only learning. He detailed a plan to offer in-person support services for students most in need in a remote learning environment. Dr. Moan explained that the student support plan will focus on identified student groups for both academic and social emotional in-person services. In-person student support is set to start on August 31st.

During Board discussion, Mr. Parisi thanked staff who are willing to step up and offer in-person support services to our students. Mr. Headley asked that the administration gather feedback on the plan’s progress and update the Board.

5. Approval of Insurance Committee Recommendation

This item was included on the agenda so the Board could consider Insurance Committee recommendations regarding the contracts for the District’s reinsurance policy.

Associate Superintendent Brian McAdow explained that the Insurance Committee met on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 to discuss the District’s renewal of reinsurance, dental, and life insurance plans. The Horton Group reviewed the District’s policies and after comparing current plan performance to other competitive bids, they recommended that the District renew all three plans with the current providers.

In addition, the Horton Group presented information on a new RX plan opportunity and after a presentation and discussion they made a recommendation that the District switch to Prime Therapeutics for the District’s RX plan.

The Insurance Committee voted unanimously to recommend both proposals to the Board of Education for approval.

MOTION - Moved by Mr. Parisi and seconded by Mr. Headley to renew a contract with Optum for the District’s reinsurance plan effective October 1, 2020, Delta Dental effective January 1, 2021, and Voya Life insurance effective September 1, 2020 and to change the District’s RX plan from Flex Scripts to Prime Therapeutics effective October 1, 2020, with roll call vote as follows:

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Dr. Farris - Abstain

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Dr. Bidwell - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

IX - COMMITTEE REPORTS

There were no committee reports.

X - CLOSED SESSION

MOTION – Moved by Mr. Homuth and seconded by Mr. Parisi to go into closed session at 7:49 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the District, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired; collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees; 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; 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. Homuth - Yes

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Dr. Bidwell - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

The Board returned to open session at 8:36 p.m.

XI - ADJOURNMENT

MOTION – Moved by Mr. Homuth and seconded by Dr. Farris to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 p.m., with roll call vote as follows:

Mr. Homuth - Yes

Dr. Farris - Yes

Dr. Bidwell - Yes

Mr. Parisi - Yes

Mr. Miceli - Yes

Mr. Headley - Yes

Mr. Gilmore - Yes

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