Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met March 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
On March 18, 2025 at 6:31 p.m. Vice-President Conover called to order the regular meeting of the Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education.
Roll Call
Members Present: Whitney Rogers, Jessica Radogno, Carlos Radogno, Kevin Marren, Leah Conover
Adina Hoover entered the meeting at 6:44 p.m.
Members Absent: Angela Steketee
Also present: Superintendent Jack Baldermann , and the Superintendent’s Administrative Assistant, Shannon Cossairt.
Pledge of Allegiance
Vice-President Conover led the Assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Mr. Hevia, second by Ms. Rogers, to enter closed session to discuss personnel issues, student discipline, sale or lease of real property, and superintendent evaluation.
Ayes: Hevia, Marren, Conover, Radogno, Rogers
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
The Board entered closed session at 6:32 p.m.
Adina Hoover entered the meeting at 6:44 p.m.
The Board returned to open session at 7:24 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 25, 2025
Motion by Ms. Radogno, second by Ms. Rogers, to approve the minutes of the February 25, 2025, regular meeting of the Board of Education; as presented.
Ayes: Hevia, Marren, Conover, Radogno, Rogers, Hoover
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
February 25, 2025 Closed Minutes
Motion by Mr. Hevia, second by Mr. Marren, to approve the minutes of the closed session of the February 25, 2025, regular meeting of the Board of Education, as presented.
Ayes: Hevia, Marren, Conover, Radogno, Rogers, Hoover Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment given by Jennifer Sweas, Ryan Wild, Keith Nega, and Kathryn Hawn..
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Mr. Hevia, second by Mr. Marren, to approve the consent agenda as presented:
1. Personnel Recommendations:
● Resignation
2. Approval of March 2025 Expenditure Report
3. Ratification of February 2025 Regular Payroll
4. Approval of Ombudsman Contract
5. Approval of IHSA Membership
Ayes: Marren, Conover, Hoover, Radogno, Rogers, Hevia
Nays: None.
Motion carried.
INFORMATION and DISCUSSION
No information or discussion topics at this time.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Communication
Superintendent Baldermann is very proud of the students. The kids are working hard. The awards the District has received are very real and due to the work and overachieving of everyone.
FOIA Request
None.
BOARD REPORTS
Carlos Hevia reported that he attended the DuPage Division Dinner. They acknowledged Dr. Hoover as the award winner at Tri-Conference. Ms. Radogno was pleased to see so many families involved in all the recent District events. Dr. Hoover wants to acknowledge all the students who are moving to the next level in the sports competitions. Whitney Rogers would like to acknowledge alumni Abraham Johnson who was just recognized in the Top 10 at Eastern.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
FUTURE MEETING AND EVENTS
Kindergarten Registration
Opens in Skyward on March 19th
Pizza Wars
Mar. 19. 5:30 pm
WJHS
Rising Stars Talent Show
Mar. 21, 6:00 pm
WHS
District Fine Arts Night
Mar. 26, 7:00 p.m.
Westmont High School
Parent Teacher Conference
Mar. 27, 5:00-8:00 pm Student SIP Dismissal Times
Mar. 28, 8:00-11:00 am No Student Attendance
Spring Break – No School
March 31 – April 4
Elementary PTO Night
April 2, 6:00 p.m.
Manning
CUSD 201 Board Meeting
April 8, 6:30 p.m.
Westmont Village Hall
CLOSED SESSION
Not Needed at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ms. Conover, second by Mr. Marren, to adjourn the March 18, 2025, regular meeting of the Board of Education at 7:58 p.m.
Motion unanimously passed.
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