Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education met Feb. 15.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
On February 14, 2023, at 6:01 p.m. President Hoover called to order the regular meeting of the Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education.
Roll Call
Members present: Adina Hoover, Kevin Marren, Angela Steketee, Leah Conover, Carlos Hevia
Members absent: Laura Coyle, Jessica Radogno
Also present: Superintendent Kevin Carey, Business Manager Anthony Ruelli, and the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant, Shannon Cossairt
Pledge of Allegiance
President Hoover led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Mr. Hevia, second by Ms. Conover, to enter closed session to discuss personnel issues, student discipline, and collective bargaining.
Ayes: Marren, Hevia, Conover, Steketee, Hoover
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
The Board moved to closed session at 6:02 p.m.
The Board returned to open session at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Community Unit School District 201 Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 24, 2023
Motion by Ms. Steketee, second by Ms. Conover, to approve the minutes of the January 24, 2023 regular meeting of the Board of Education, as amended.
Ayes: Marren, Steketee, Conover, Hevia
Nays: None.
Abstain: Adina Hoover
Motion Carried.
January 24, 2023 Closed Session
Motion by Mr. Marren, second by Ms. Steketee, to approve the minutes of the closed session of the January 24, 2023, regular meeting of the Board of Education, as presented.
Ayes: Marren, Steketee, Conover, Hevia
Nays: None.
Abstain: Adina Hoover
Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Mr. Hevia, second by Ms. Conover, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Personnel Recommendations
2. Student Tour Request - WHS
Ayes: Hevia, Conover, Steketee, Hoover, Marren
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
Update on Summer School
Superintendent Carey shared with the Board an update on the plan for summer school. At this time the elementary and junior high will be focusing on literacy and it will be by invite only. The high school will have similar offerings to last year. The plan will be up for review and approval at the February 28, 2023 meeting.
Discipline Data
Superintendent Carey has been reviewing discipline data from the elementary, junior high, and high school since the start of this school year. He presented to the Board his findings and how it broke down per school. The next step will be for him and the administration to dig deeper into the findings.
Strategic Plan Update
Dr. Nadine Norris, Director of Technology, Teaching and Learning, presented to the Board and update on the Strategic Plan. She discussed the following:
Information
Portrait of a Graduate
Long Range Goals
Student Achievement Goals
High-Quality Teaching Goals
Student/Stakeholder Engagement Goals
Alignment of Resources Goals
Questions
Transportation Update
Anthony Ruelli, CSBO, presented to the Board information on the current transportation situation in the District. His presentation included the following:
Transportation Contracts
Westway Busing Statistics
Sunrise Busing Statistics
Taxi Busing Statistics
Transportation Financials
Historical Transportation Fund Balances
Projected Transportation Fund Balances
Financial Impacts
Immediate Solution
Questions?
CLOSED SESSION
WHS History Textbook Adoption Proposal
Mr. Ruelli will continue to discuss transportation at future meetings.
Motion by Mr. Hevia, second by Ms. Conover, to approve the adoption of the proposed history textbooks at Westmont High School, as presented.
Ayes: Conover, Steketee, Hoover, Marren, Hevia
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Communications
The Essentials Survey is open and the District is encouraging parents to complete it. The survey is designed to provide a detailed picture of our schools.
CUSD 201 parent organizations are planning a Golden Jubilee celebrating our 50th year as a unit district. Tickets are on sale now.
FOIA
There are no FOIA requests at this time.
Update on Meeting Minutes/Agendas/Curriculum
None at this time.
BOARD REPORTS
Ms. Conover gave an update on the SASED Board and the anticipated changes.
Ms. Steketee would like to thank the high school for a successful Incoming 9th Grade Night. She would also like to congratulate all those who were inducted into the Hall of Fame at the high school last week.
Ms. Hoover shared the Board is working with the new Superintendent as part of the transition process.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS
Manning McTeacher Night
February 15, 4:00 p.m.
No School - Presidents' Day February 20
Elementary Math Night
February 23, 5:00 p.m. Manning
CUSD 201 Board Meeting
February 28, 6:00 p.m.
Westmont Village Hall
CLOSED SESSION
Not needed at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ms. Conover, second by Ms. Steketee, to adjourn the February 14, 2023, regular meeting of the Board of Education at 8:12 p.m.
Motion unanimously passed.
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