North Wayne Community Unit School District 200 Board met April 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The first regular meeting of the month of April of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District 200, DuPage County, Illinois, was called to order by Board President Brad Paulsen at 7:00 PM. To maintain social distancing practices during COVID-19, this meeting was held virtually through ZOOM.
ROLL CALL
Upon the roll being called, the following were virtually present:
Board Members: Brad Paulsen
Chris Crabtree
Rob Hanlon
Susan Booton
Ginna Ericksen
Dave Long
Jim Mathieson
Also in Attendance: Dr. Jeff Schuler, Superintendent
Mr. Bill Farley
Dr. Charlie Kyle
Mrs. Erica Loiacono
Mr. Rodney Mack
Mrs. Melissa Murphy
Dr. Chris Silagi
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Board President Paulsen led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
OPENING STATEMENT
President Paulsen noted that due to the current social distancing guidelines and the Stay at Home Order, the Board Meeting was being conducted via Zoom. The community was able to view and listen to the meeting via the link that was provided to the public on the District 200 website. The members of the audience were reminded there was no opportunity for live comment or interaction with the Board. The public was thanked for their understanding of the need for the meeting to be conducted in this format.
MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Agenda and Non-Agenda Items during Virtual BOE Meeting
Due to current social distancing guidelines and the Stay at Home Order, The Board of Education temporarily modified public comment procedures for Board Meetings. There was one opportunity for public comment on both agenda and non-agenda items at the beginning of the meeting.
Community members who wished to provide public comment could send an email to the Board of Education at board@cusd200.org between the time the packet was released and 6:58 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. The emails were read during the virtual Zoom Board Meeting during the public comment portion of the agenda in the order in which they were received. A copy of each email was also sent to each member of the Board of Education.
Public comments are valuable and important to the Board of Education. We welcome the opportunity to listen to concerns and issues that are important to our community.
Please be aware that it is the Board’s regular practice, to not directly discuss, ask questions or take action on public comments until the time has been taken to gather adequate information.
The Board is there to listen. Lack of action or a direct response following public comments does not imply any lack of interest in what is being shared.
In addition, to preserve confidentiality, the Board and its President reserve the right to request that items relating to either personnel or students be provided to the Board privately or in writing for consideration in a future closed session, if necessary.
The Board must protect the civility and decorum of the meeting. Please be respectful for the duties of the Board, our District Leadership Team, and the democratic process in your public comment:
- Please limit your email comments to a length that can be read in 3 minutes.
- Please be factual and courteous, and do not include statements that are personally disrespectful or condescending to members of the Board or staff.
The public was thanked for their understanding of the need for this temporary procedure and for
| Speaker | Jay Olsen |
| Topic | Use of Outdoor Facilities during COVID-19 |
| Speaker | Jan Shaw |
| Topic | District Spending/Policy Changes |
| Speaker | Harold Lonks |
| Topic | E-Learning |
Dr. Schuler reported the following:
The District officially transferred from Act of God days to E-learning days after spring break per guidance by the State of Illinois.
Every effort is being made to communicate with both the community and the staff on a daily basis.
The E-learning plan is available on the CUSD200 website. There are new resources available for staff that have been posted, a new schedule structure, and new SEL supports for students and families.
Meal services are being provided (includes breakfast and lunch) on a daily basis (Mon-Fri). This opportunity is open to any child in the District.
The District is partnering with the Student Excellence Foundation on the Food Insecurity Crisis Fund and Mobile Food Pantries.
There was a quick transition over one weekend to E-learning, and a collective effort was made by the staff to make it happen. The Senior Leadership Team was thanked for their efforts.
The team is taking a long-term look (beyond the April 30 school closure date that is currently in place) and at the key events that are scheduled to take place beyond this date, particularly for high school seniors. Key events this Spring may not be traditional, but it is important to celebrate the work of the students.
The District is also looking at summer support options to bring all students to the starting line next year through the work teachers have done and through structured opportunities over the summer months for the students that need it.
Budget – staff is monitoring discussions at the county level regarding the property tax payment cycle and the potential impact in the immediate and the long-term picture. Also noted was the potential of financial challenges for the state in the next year and the impact of this on the District.
There were questions and/or discussion on the following:
Kindergarten roundups for 2020-21 – for elementary schools that were unable to hold this event, what is the plan to get information out there to families and to engage with that community?
ADK (all-day kindergarten) interest/registration – did take place electronically for 2020-21; creating of contingency plan to assist those families that need support in person; the current numbers and expected increase in numbers as buildings reopen.
Distribution of devices for e-learning – ensuring all students have devices for participation; tracking student engagement in e-learning.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of ABM Industry Groups, LLC Custodial Cleaning Services Contract Renewal – Recommend approval of the ABM Custodial Cleaning Services contract renewal as presented.
2. Approval of adopting a 403(b) Pre-Approved Plan to Satisfy the 403(b) Written Plan Requirement – Recommend approval of the adoption of the 403(b) pre-approved written plan as presented.
3. Approval of Bids for 2020 Facility Improvements: Roofing Work at Four (4) Buildings - Recommend approval of bids for 2020 facility improvements: roofing work at four (4) buildings as presented.
4. Approval of Bids for 2020 Facility Improvements: Fire Alarm Replacement at Monroe Middle School - Recommend approval of bids for 2020 facility improvements: fire alarm replacement at Monroe as presented.
5. Approval of Bids for 2020 Facility Improvements: House and Theater Lighting at Wheaton North and Monroe Middle School and Reject the Previous Bid for the House and Theater Lighting at Wheaton North and Monroe Middle School from March 3, 2020 - Recommend approval of bids for 2020 facility improvements: house and theater lighting at Wheaton North and Monroe and reject the previous bid for the house and theater lighting at Wheaton North and Monroe from March 3, 2020 as presented.
6. Approval of ROE Permit Applications for Scheduled 2020 Summer Work – Recommend approval of the ROE permit applications for scheduled 2020 summer work as presented.
7. Approval of Snack Vending Contract Renewal – Recommend approval of the snack vending contract renewal as presented.
8. Approval to Dispose of Surplus Assets – Recommend approval to dispose of surplus assets as presented.
9. Approval of Contract Amendment with Illinois Central – Recommend approval of the contract amendment with Illinois Central as presented.
10. Approval of Bills Payable and Payroll – Recommend approval of the bills payable and payroll as presented.
11. Approval of Minutes – March 10, 2020, Special Meeting Open and Closed, March 11, 2020 Open and Closed, and Approval to Destroy Recordings of Closed Sessions Prior to November 2018 As Allowable by Law – Recommend approval of the minutes as presented and approval to destroy recordings of closed sessions prior to November 2018 as allowable by law.
12. Approval of Personnel Report to Include Employment, Resignation, Retirement, and Leave of Absence of Administrative, Certified, Classified and Non-Union Staff – Recommend approval of the personnel report as presented.
There were questions and/or discussion on the following:
Payments for outplaced students or students attending Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) during closure; providing remote learning for those students.
Fees for conferences, competitions, and activities that are no longer being held – recouping of costs, applying some collected fees for next year opportunities.
Summer facilities improvements – all projects have been bid; just under $7.2 million in work to be done, which was the budgeted amount.
MOTION
Member Booton moved, Member Long seconded to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: AYE 7, NAY 0.
The motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Non-reemployment of Full-time, First, Second, and Third-year, Non-tenured Certified Staff
Illinois School Code requires that probationary (non-tenured) certified staff be notified 45 calendar days before the end of the school year if they are not to be reemployed for the following school year.
The resolution that was attached to the board report addressed non-renewals and /or honorable
There were questions/comments/discussion on the following:
This is an annual step taken by the Board.
If released staff members are hired back for a position the following year, the time is cumulative toward tenure (if work consecutive years).
It was recommended that the Board of Education adopt a Resolution Authorizing Non-reemployment of Full-time, First, Second, and Third-year, Non-tenured Certified Staff, and authorizing notification according to the requirements of the Illinois School code, Section 24-11.
MOTION
Member Crabtree moved, Member Ericksen seconded to approve the adoption of the Resolution
Authorizing Non-reemployment of Full-time, First, Second, and Third-year, Non-tenured Certified Staff and authorized notification according to the requirements of the Illinois School Code, Section 24-11 as presented. Upon a roll call being taken, the vote was: AYE 7, NAY 0. The motion carried 7-0.
Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Non-reemployment of Part-time, Non-tenured Certified
Staff
Illinois School Code requires that probationary (non-tenured) certified staff be notified 45 calendar days before the end of the school year if they are not to be reemployed for the following school year.
The resolution that was attached to the board report addressed non-renewals and /or honorable dismissals for the end of the 2019-2020 school term.
There were questions/comments/discussion on the following:
This is an annual action taken by the Board.
There are positions which will be needed in some capacity next year. This will be finalized when staffing numbers for next year are finalized.
It was recommended that the Board of Education adopt a Resolution Authorizing Non- reemployment of Part-time, Non-tenured Certified Staff, and authorizing notification according to the requirements of the Illinois School code, Section 24-11.
MOTION
Member Booton moved, Member Hanlon seconded to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Non- reemployment of Part-time, Non-tenured Certified Staff, and authorizing notification according to the requirements of the Illinois School code, Section 24-11 as presented. Upon a roll call being taken, the vote was: AYE 7, NAY 0.
The motion carried 7-0.
Adoption of Resolution for Reduction in Force, Dismissal, and Termination of Classified Staff
As required by the Illinois School Code, classified employees shall receive written notice from the employing Board at least 30 days before the end of the school year. Depending on the circumstances, these individuals may be eligible for recall. The resolution was attached to the board report, which authorizes notice of dismissal of educational support personnel, indicating that they will not be employed for the 2020-2021 school year.
There were questions/comments/discussion on the following:
There were positions introduced this year as part of the solution to address the struggles in filling teaching assistants.
Working on finding a long-term solution for this position.
It was recommended that the Board of Education adopt a resolution authorizing reduction in force of educational support personnel effective June 3, 2020 or the last work day during the 2019-2020 school term, whichever is later.
MOTION
Member Crabtree moved, Member Ericksen seconded to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Reduction in Force of Educational Support Personnel effective June 3, 2020 or the last work day during the 2019-2020 school term, whichever is later as presented. Upon a roll call being taken, the vote was: AYE 7, NAY 0.
The motion carried 7-0.
WRITTEN REPORTS
Monthly Financial Reports ELC Construction Update Board Communication Log
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming Committee of the Whole Meeting Scheduled for April 22, 2020 – Looking for a Reschedule Date
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
May 13, 2020, 7:00 PM, SSC
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION
There being no further business to come before the Board in Open Session, Member Booton moved, Member Mathieson seconded to adjourn the meeting. Upon a voice call being taken, all were in favor and the motion carried 7-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 PM.
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