The information below summarizes highlights from the District 38 Board of Education (BOE) meetings. Agendas are posted 48 hours in advance of meetings to the website and Board packets before each meeting and Board minutes once approved. Regular meetings are recorded and posted to the school website within approximately 48 hours for viewing.

NOTE: Due to Phase 4 space restrictions in a single space, in-person participation for a BOE meeting is limited to the Board of Education Members and Administration. The BOE will be conducting virtual meetings via Zoom. Information to virtually attend a meeting or to provide public comment during the meeting is posted on each meeting agenda on our website under Meeting Documents 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Kenilworth School District 38 Board Briefs

Highlights from the Regular and Reorganization Meeting on May 3, 2021
 
Board of Education Organization: Retiring board members, Mr. John Gottschall (2017-2021) and Mr. Andrew Stone (2019-2021), were recognized for their leadership on behalf of the school community. They were thanked for their integrity, commitment, and invaluable contribution to The Joseph Sears School by offering their wisdom, knowledge, and expertise to the District through various initiatives over the past several years.

New board members, Mr. Paul Anderson and Mr. Ashish Kaura, and continuing board members, Mr. Stephen Potter and Mr. Bill Graham, took the Oath of Office.

Officer positions were determined for 2021-2022. 
  • President: Mr. Evan Lukasik (two-year term)
  • Vice-President: Mr. Bill Graham (two-year term)
  • Secretary: Mrs. Mia Casey Sachs (two-year term)
  • Recording Secretary: Mrs. Julie Campanaro (two-year term)
  • Treasurer: Dr. Joe Bailey

The 2021-2022 Board Committee assignments for the two standing committees were determined:

Building and Finance Committee: Mr. Steve Potter (Chair), Mr. Bill Graham, Mr. Ashish Kaura, Dr. Lisa Metzger-Mugg

Policy Committee: Mr. Paul Anderson (Chair), Mrs. Mia Casey Sachs, Mr. Bill Graham

Board Liaison Assignments were determined:

  • Bill Reviewer: Mr. Ashish Kaura
  • Communications Liaison: Mrs. Mia Casey Sachs
  • Education Liaison: Dr. Lisa Metzger-Mugg
  • Diversity, Equity, and Belonging Liaison: Mrs. Mia Casey Sachs
  • JSSPVA Liaison: Dr. Lisa Metzger-Mugg
  • NSSED Liaison: Dr. Lisa Mezger-Mugg
  • IASB Liaison: Mr. Paul Anderson
  • Ed-Red Liaison: Mrs. Mia Casey Sachs
  • Discipline and Ethics Liaison: Mrs. Mia Casey Sachs
  • Emergency Preparedness Liaison: Dr. Lisa Metzger-Mugg


Approved 2021-2022 Staffing Plan update: The BOE recognized a petition that asked for a recall of the approved 2021-2022 Staffing Plan and Reduction in Force (RIF) vote. The BOE considered this petition, as presented, and determined that the rationale and benefits of the approved plan for the District supported the vote outcome. In the absence of a motion and a second on this matter, the previously approved staffing decisions for 2021-2022 will not be rescinded and the matter is resolved.
Master Facilities Plan (MFP) Update: The BOE discussed and approved a Lowest Responsible Bidder modification for the renovations to be completed during Summer 2021 related to demolition and build out of the Junior Kindergarten classrooms and Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten (JK/K) hub area. Frederick Quinn Corporation (FQC) presented and summarized the process and budget details to modify the bid recommendation because the original approved lowest bidder withdrew their bid due to a submitted bid error. The request to approve the second-lowest bidder, RB Construction, Inc., was approved.

The Building and Finance Committee’s primary focus is the implementation of the Master Facilities Plan. The Board and Administration are committed to including stakeholder feedback throughout the execution of the MFP. Members of the community are welcome to attend the Regular BOE meetings and the Building and Finance Committee Meetings. Visit the Vision Sears page on the school website for project progression.
Calendar Review:

  • June 4, 2021 (rescheduled from June 3); BOE Building and Finance Committee Meeting
  • June 21, 2021; Regular Board meeting
Please direct your questions or comments to the Kenilworth School District No. 38 by sending an email to listen@kenilworth38.org. All messages are sent to the Board of Education members, Superintendent, and the Board of Education Secretary, and are subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Thank you!
Kenilworth School District No. 38 Board of Education
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