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Board Meeting Summary for Monday, March 5, 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.
Roll Call
President Stephanie Clark, Vice President Kurt Buchholz, Secretary Jason Loebach, Robert Bruno, Bruce Currie, Linda D'Ambrosio, Erica Nelson
Recognitions | watch
Superintendent Paul Gordon announced and celebrated Abraham Lincoln School First Grade Teacher Lisa Buchholz as one of 30 Golden Apple Awards finalists. Mrs. Buchholz then shared a few words about the honor. He also introduced Hadley Junior High Band Directors Jim DePalo and Samantha Tribley who presented and celebrated Elementary Music Teacher Janet Weiland as the Chamber of Commerce District 41 Educator of the Year. Mrs. Weiland spoke about her experiences teaching in District 41. Board members congratulated both teachers.
Superintendent Report | watch
Dr. Gordon announced that he will be hosting "Donuts with Dr. Gordon" on March 13 at Hadley, 9 a.m. Board members Erica Nelson and Stephanie Clark will join Dr. Gordon as the Board representatives.
Director of Student Services Laurel O'Brien spoke about an upcoming parent engagement opportunity: Listening Session on Inclusion Practices on Wednesday, March 21 at 6 p.m. The event will provide an opportunity for parents to provide feedback about further steps related to inclusion and instruction overall.
Later this week District 41 will provide information to parents about the National March 14 Walkout related to school shootings.
Board Reports | watch
Public Participation | watch
Presentations | watch
Program Review-Special Education Devices: Director of Technology Mike Wood and Director of Student Services Laurel O'Brien presented information about how devices are used in the classroom. Mr. Wood also talked specifically about the fleet of devices and how we will manage them in the future.
Discussion | watch
Technology Recommendation for the 2018-2019 School Year
Director of Technology Mike Wood presented his recommendation for technology. He spoke about specific models and pricing of devices used across the district. The Board will vote on this at the March 19 meeting.
Change Order Resolution | watch
The Board discussed giving Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Facilities and Operations Eric DePorter authorization to sign off on change orders up to $50,000 related to referendum construction. The Board will vote on this at the March 19 meeting.
Consent Agenda
Personnel Report
a) Employment Recommendations
b) Resignations
c) Resignation and Retirements
d) Internal Transfers
Finance, Facilities & Operations
a) School District Payment Order - February 13, 2018 - February 27, 2018
Board Meeting Minutes
a) February 20, 2018 - Regular Meeting Minutes
b) February 20, 2018 - Regular Meeting Minutes - Closed
Other Matters
a) Semi-Annual review of Closed Session Minutes
b) Destruction of Closed Session Audio Recordings
(Voted Yes: Clark, Buchholz, Bruno, Currie, D'Ambrosio, Loebach, Nelson)
Superintendent Recommendations
Hadley Portable Classroom Removal |
watch
(Voted Yes: Clark, Buchholz, Bruno, Currie, D'Ambrosio, Loebach, Nelson)
Other | watch
Adjourn to Closed Session
Upcoming Meetings
- Monday, March 12, 2018, Special Board Workshop Meeting, 6:30 p.m. - Central Services Office
- Monday, March 19, 2018, Regular Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Central Services Office
- Monday, April 9, 2018, Regular Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Central Services Office |
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