Board Meeting Summary for Monday, March 19, 2018

The Board of Education provides a "Board Meeting Summary" after each Board meeting. The summary includes a brief description of the main topics and action items. These summaries are not meant to replace minutes. The minutes for each meeting are approved and posted after the next regularly scheduled meeting. We hope these summaries provide some basic information and context around the reports, presentations and action items. For the full packet of information including presentations and reports, Click Here.

Meetings are video streamed live online and the videos are archived on the District website, Click Here. Please note the time markers throughout the document below for your convenience.


Special Meeting, 6:45 p.m.

Public Hearing on the Reduction of Force of Teachers  |   watch

Roll Call
President Stephanie Clark, Vice President Kurt Buchholz, Secretary Jason Loebach, Robert Bruno, Bruce Currie, Erica Nelson

Public Participation - None

Action Items  |  watch
Resolution Authorizing the Reduction in Force of Teachers

(Voted Yes: Clark, Buchholz, Loebach, Bruno, Currie, Nelson) 


Regular Meeting, 7 p.m.

Roll Call
President Stephanie Clark, Vice President Kurt Buchholz, Secretary Jason Loebach, Robert Bruno, Bruce Currie, Linda D'Ambrosio, Erica Nelson


Superintendent's Report
  |  watch

Community Safety Concern
Superintendent Gordon shared information about the Glen Ellyn Police Department investigation into suspicious notes found at nearby non-District 41 schools. He thanked the police department for their partnership.

Construction Update
FQC representative Jack Hayes provided an update about the referendum construction starting soon. The Board asked questions and then took action on related bids later in the meeting.

Special Education Strategic Planning Committee Update
Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Accountability Dr. Katie McCluskey presented an update on the work of the strategic planning committee. Director of Student Services Laurel O'Brien, Board member liaison to the committee Jason Loebach, and parents/co-chairs of the Student Services Parent Advisory Committee Lisa Brooks and Kim Lechner also presented and added their thoughts about the process and next steps.
 
Board Reports
  |  watch


Public Participation
  |  watch


Presentation  |  watch
Program Reviews-Elementary Specials
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Marci Conlin presented the Elementary Specials Program Review. She explained what the specials are and how they enhance education. The one special that is mandated by the state is physical education. We must provide the program at least three days a week and we exceed that in our district. Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Facilities and Operations Eric DePorter explained the costs associated with the elementary specials. The Board asked questions and engaged Mrs. Conlin and Mr. DePorter in conversation about the topic.

Discussion
Last Day of School for the 2017-2018 School Year | watch
The last day of school is still planned for June 1, 2018. If there are any other weather related closures, for example, this date could change. Board will take action at the next meeting.
2018-19 Tentative Staffing Plan  |  watch
Assistant Superintendent Conlin provided a review of the updated staffing plan for next year. She thanked the community for registering early and providing the District with this information in advance for more accurate planning. Board members asked questions and they engaged in conversation with Mrs. Conlin regarding budget and specifics related to future planning of staff.

Action Items  

Consent Agenda | watch

Personnel Report

Employment Recommendations
Resignations
Resignation and Retirements

Finance, Facilities & Operations
Treasurer's Report
Investment Schedule
Monthly Revenue/Expenditure Summary Report
Summary of Bills and Payroll
Vandalism Report
Disposal of Surplus Property
FOIA Report
School District Payment Order - School District Payment Order - February 28, 2018 - March 12, 2018

Other Matters
Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
March 5, 2018- Regular Meeting Minutes
March 5, 2018 - Regular Meeting Minutes - Closed
(Voted Yes: Clark, Buchholz, Loebach, Bruno, Currie, D'Ambrosio, Nelson)

Superintendent Recommendations  |  watch
Technology Recommendation for the 2018-2019 School Year
(Voted Yes: Clark, Buchholz, Loebach, Bruno, Currie, D'Ambrosio, Nelson)

Summer Capital Project Bid - Sound Equipment
(Voted Yes: Clark, Buchholz, Loebach, Bruno, Currie, D'Ambrosio, Nelson)

Construction Bid - Hadley - Bid Packet #1
(Voted Yes: Clark, Buchholz, Loebach, Bruno, Currie, D'Ambrosio, Nelson)

Approve Construction Bid - Churchill Elementary School
(Voted Yes: Clark, Buchholz, Loebach, Bruno, Currie, D'Ambrosio, Nelson)

Change Order Resolution
(Voted Yes: Clark, Loebach, Bruno, Currie, D'Ambrosio, Nelson - Voted No: Buchholz)

Termination/Resignation of an Employee
(Voted Yes: Clark, Buchholz, Loebach, Bruno, Currie, D'Ambrosio, Nelson)

Items for Consideration for Future Agenda | watch

Other  |  watch

Adjourn to Closed Session

Return to Open Session

Adjournment


Upcoming Meetings
- Monday, April 9, 2018, Regular Board Meeting, 7 p.m., Central Services Office
- Monday, April 23, 2018, Regular Board Meeting, 7 p.m., Central Services Office

To view past Board Meeting Agendas/Minutes CLICK HERE