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Board Meeting Summary for Monday, April 23, 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
Superintendent's Report | watch
Superintendent Gordon shared that Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Accountability Dr. Katie McCluskey called into the meeting due to illness. He thanked Dr. McCluskey for joining the meeting from home.
Dr. Gordon celebrated the many recent events and activities happening in the District including International Day at Churchill, the 5th Grade Elementary Orchestra Concert and student participation in the Glen Ellyn Park District Earth Day activities.
Public Participation | watch
Presentations | watch
Legacy Update - Academics Director of Language Services Theresa Ulrich presented a Legacy Goals update related to the language programs in the District including Dual Language and Foreign Language at the Elementary Schools (FLES). The Board asked questions and engaged in conversation. Board Legacy Goal Report - Fund Balance Policy Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Facilities and Operations Eric DePorter presented information about parameters for a fund balance policy.
Dynamic Budget Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Facilities and Operations Eric DePorter presented a framework of a new budget format to the Board. The Board members provided feedback on the new template and were in support of moving forward.
Discussion
Finance Advisory Committee Update | watch Dr. Gordon and President Clark presented three proposed ways for the Finance Advisory Committee to help the District including work on the fund balance policy and quarterly/annual reviews of the budget. The Board discussed the ideas and asked that they be presented to the FAC by administration.
2018-2019 Board Meeting Calendar | watch The draft Board meeting calendar was discussed and plans are to keep it similar to this year on Monday evenings.
District Server Replacement | watch Director of Technology Mike Wood presented the request for replacement of the District server. The administration recommends engaging with Sentinel for a total cost $57,466 to be paid from the 2018/2019 technology budget.
Copy Paper Bid | watch Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Facilities and Operations Eric DePorter presented a recommendation to purchase copy paper from Midland Paper in the amount of $26.23 per case. Based on delivery of 2000 cases spread out over 12 months, the total cost will be $52,460. This pricing will be effective for the 2018-2019 fiscal year.
Elementary Schedule | watch Superintendent Gordon and Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Marci Conlin presented two new elementary schedule options as a way to fulfill the Board's request to try including five days of Physical Education in the school day. The Board discussed the schedule ideas in detail and reached consensus to create a schedule committee to review the schedule for the 2019/2020 school year.
Action Items
Consent Agenda | watch
Human Resources
Personnel Report
Employment Recommendations
Resignations
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 - March 28, 2018 - April 17, 2018
Board Meeting Minutes
Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
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April 9, 2018 - Regular Meeting Minutes
- April 9, 2018 - Regular Meeting Minutes - Closed
(Voted Yes - President Stephanie Clark, Vice President Kurt Buchholz, Secretary Jason Loebach, Robert Bruno, Bruce Currie, Linda D'Ambrosio, Erica Nelson)
Superintendent Recommendations |
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Approve Construction Bid - Hadley Jr. High - Bid Packet #2
(Voted Yes - President Stephanie Clark, Vice President Kurt Buchholz, Secretary Jason Loebach, Robert Bruno, Bruce Currie, Linda D'Ambrosio, Erica Nelson)
Data Warehouse Recommendation
(Voted Yes - President Stephanie Clark, Vice President Kurt Buchholz, Secretary Jason Loebach, Robert Bruno, Bruce Currie, Linda D'Ambrosio, Erica Nelson)
Consideration of Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding Water Main Serving Hadley Junior High School Between the Board of Education of Glen Ellyn School District No. 41 and the Village of Glen Ellyn
(Voted Yes - President Stephanie Clark, Vice President Kurt Buchholz, Secretary Jason Loebach, Robert Bruno, Bruce Currie, Linda D'Ambrosio, Erica Nelson)
Other | watch
Adjourn to Closed Session
Upcoming Meetings
- Monday, May 7, 2018, Regular Board Meeting, 7 p.m., Central Services Office - Monday, May 21, 2018, Regular Board Meeting, 7 p.m., Central Services Office
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