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Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education met Feb. 28

Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education met Feb. 28.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

On February 28, 2023, at 6:00 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, Laura Coyle, Kevin Marren, Angela Steketee, Leah Conover, Carlos Hevia, 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

The WJHS Jazz Band performed a song for the Board.Motion by Ms. Coyle, second by Mr. Marren, to enter closed session to discuss personnel issues, student discipline, and collective bargaining.

Ayes: Steketee, Marren, Radogno, Coyle, Conover, Hevia, Hoover

Nays: None.

Motion Carried.

The Board moved to closed session at 6:04 p.m.

The Board returned to open session at 7:00 p.m.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 14, 2023

Motion by Ms. Steketee, second by Mr. Hevia, to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2023 regular meeting of the Board of Education, as amended.

Ayes: Steketee, Marren, Radogno, Coyle, Conover, Hevia, Hoover

Nays: None.

Motion Carried.

February 14, 2023

Closed Session

Motion by Mr. Hevia, second by Mr. Marren, to approve the minutes of the closed session of the February 14, 2023, regular meeting of the Board of Education, as presented.

Ayes: Steketee, Marren, Radogno, Coyle, Conover, Hevia, Hoover

Nays: None.

Motion Carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None at this time.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Ms. Conover, second by Mr. Marren, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

1. Personnel Recommendations

2. Approval of February 2023 Expenditure Report

3. Ratification of January 2023 Regular Payroll

4. Student Tour Request – WHS

Ayes: Marren, Radogno, Coyle, Conover, Hevia, Hoover, Steketee

Nays: None

Motion Carried.

INFORMATION/DISCUSSION Manning Elementary Presentation

Lindsay Pietrzak, Principal of Manning School and Jayda James, Assistant Principal of Manning School, gave the Board a presentation of current events at Manning. The presentation included the following topics:

• Culture and Climate

• Winning All Year

• Curriculum and Instruction

Ms. Pietrzak and Ms. James shared out about some of the many programs Manning has implemented this year. Students, staff and parents all spoke out about the many opportunities and initiatives at Manning. Ms. Pietrzak and Ms. James continued to discuss the curriculum and test scores. They answered questions from the Board.

Presentation of Monthly Financial Statements – January 2023

Anthony Ruelli, CSBO, gave the Board an update on the finances for the month of January. He reviewed revenue and expenses. At this time the District has spent 61.1% of budget. This is higher than previous years.

Summer School Update

Superintendent Carey gave the Board an update on 2023 Summer School, including dates, times and course offerings. Summer school will be by invite only.

ACTION ITEMS

WHS Principal Contract

Motion by Ms. Conover, second by Ms. Steketee, to approve 2023-2024 Westmont High School Principal Contract for Dr. Kevin Weck, as presented.

Ayes: Radogno, Coyle, Conover, Hevia, Hoover, Steketee, Marren

Nays: None.

Motion Carried.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Communications

Superintendent Carey wants to remind everyone Kindergarten Open House will take place on March 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Also, parent-teacher conferences will take place on March 16 and 17, 2023.

FOIA

FOIA requests are attached in BoardDocs.

Update on Meeting

Minutes/Agendas/Curriculum

None at this time.

BOARD REPORTS

Ms. Steketee wanted to remind everyone that tickets are available for the CUSD 201 Jubilee. She would also like to thank Ms. Burisek and staff for the wonderful Outdoor Ed. Opportunity. Ms. Conover gave an update on the SASED Board and the anticipated changes.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None at this time.

FUTURE

MEETINGS/EVENTS

BPAC Meeting March 1, 5:30 pm

PR Committee Meeting March 2, 4:30 pm South School

CUSD 201 Faculty Basketball Game March 2, 7:00 pm Westmont High School

Elementary PTO Night March 6, 6:00 pm Manning Elementary

Finance Committee Meeting March 8, 4:15 pm South School

WHS and WJHS Spring Choir Concert March 8, 7:00 pm Westmont High School

Incoming Kindergarten Open House March 14, 6:00 pmMiller Elementary School

Bingo for Books - Elementary March 15, 5:30 pm WHS Commons

CUSD 201 STEM Night March 20, 6:30 pm Westmont High School

CUSD 201 Board Meeting March 21, 6:00 pm Westmont Village Hall

District Fine Arts Night March 22, 6:30 pm Westmont High School

Not needed at this time. None at this time.9:10 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION

Not needed at this time.

COMMUNICATIONS

None at this time.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Ms. Conover, second by Ms. Coyle, to adjourn the February 28, 2023, regular meeting of the Board of Education at 9:10 p.m.

Motion unanimously passed.

https://go.boarddocs.com/il/cusd201/Board.nsf/files/CPYN7W5DC58A/$file/2.28.23%20Regular%20Minutes%20.pdf

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