Will County Gazette

Richland School District #88A Board of Education met April 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Call To Order: President Hernandez called the Meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

Members Present: Stephanie Hernandez, Michelle Cipiti , Sam Chellino, Steve McNabb, George Pitchford, Stormy Reiter

Members Absent: Raymond Moland

Others Present: Mr. Joseph Simpkins, Superintendent, Andrea Kemp, Recording Secretary, Dr. Kelly Whyte, Principal, Mrs. Kristen Bonie, SpEd Coordinator, Mr. Philip Robb, Director of Finance/HR, Sue Haney, Tammy Moore, Laura Ettema, Terri Gass

Board Salute - none

Administrative Reports Ms. Kristen Bonie – reported that she has had some meetings since March. Specifically, she met with her team to see how to integrate SEL (Social/Emotional Learning) into PBIS. She said that there was discussion to track data on both minor and major referrals to avoid minors becoming majors. Erin’s Law was presented before spring break and went smoothly because of efficient planning. Mrs. Bonie met with Mr. Simpkins and Mr. Robb to review the Special Education budget and how grant money can be applied. She completed her report by explaining that her department will be looking at scheduling in a new way.

Dr. Kelly Whyte – began by asking the Board to support the upcoming Autism Night on April 27. She informed them that there is a search underway for ELA curriculum but that there is no rush. She explained that there is no timeline and that the district has to be careful because of the expense involved. Dr. Whyte advised that there is a Game Night on April 25 to promote parental activities. The Illinois Science Exam testing is delayed a week due to Wi-Fi problems. She commended Mr. Cole and Mrs. Wehrman for their hard work in this area. Some Title funds will rollover but others will be used for summer school. High School transition meetings are coming up, with Mrs. Simmons assisting in the process.

Mr. Phil Robb – informed the Board that contract negotiations are underway and the 2nd session may be next week. He is working on Budget and those amendments will be available for Board approval in May. In a building update, Mr. Robb told the Board that the soccer fields are starting to seed and that bids were submitted to repair drainage in front of the building. Over spring break, cameras, alarms and security features were updated and installed.

Visitors/Communication - none

Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) Requests Information only – Michael Mbekeani- Wiley, Staff Attorney for the Community Justice Division at the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law, requested the number of School Resources at Richland and a Memorandum of Understanding that we have with Crest Hill Police Department. Neither request could be met since Richland does not use this resource.

Action Reports

AR 0418-1 Treasurer’s Report (Dr. Markley)

Dr. Markley presented the Treasurer’s Report

Motion made by Member Reiter and seconded by Member McNabb to approve the Treasurer’s Report

Roll Call Vote – Reiter, McNabb, Pitchford, Chellino, Cipiti, Hernandez Motion passed

Consent Agenda Items #AR 0418-2 (CA1-CA8)

*1. Activity Report

*2. Imprest Fund(s)

*3. Lunch Report

*4. Attendance Report

*5. Suspensions & Detentions

*6. Payroll & Bills

*7. Approve the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting on March 21, 2018 and the Special Board of Education Meeting on March 28, 2018.

*8. Approve Executive Session Minutes from October 2016 be kept closed and verbatim record destroyed.

Motion made by Secretary Chellino and seconded by Vice President Cipiti to approve items 1 through 8 by consent agenda.

Roll Call Vote – Chellino, Cipiti, McNabb, Pitchford, Reiter, Hernandez Motion passed

Committees (Voice Vote)

1. Committee-of-the-Whole

2. Finance Committee

3. Policy Committee

4. Parent Advisory Committee – Parent Advisory Minutes from March 28, 2018

Yea – 6 Motion passed

Superintendent’s Report - Mr. Simpkins informed the Board that while the Cash Flow may be low, in May it will be back up. A new formula allows that the state of Illinois pay Richland only $25,000 over 6 months. Currently, the state is behind in paying the district $250,000. Mr. Simpkins told the Board that Richland has 8 Student of the Month applications for an annual award. He attended an insurance renewal meeting and said that the prices look good for the District. The Washington DC trip this school year is probably the last for Richland, the cost is too high with only a small group participating. He reminded the Board and some Courtyard Committee members about the McTeacher Night to raise funds for the outdoor classroom.

Old Business – Action Reports - none

New Business – Action Reports

AR 0418-3 Approve Summer School Budget for Summer 2018.

Motion made by Member Reiter and seconded by Secretary Chellino.

Roll Call Vote – Reiter, Chellino, McNabb, Pitchford, Cipiti, Hernandez Motion passed

AR 0418-4 Approve Title III/ELL Summer School Budget for Summer 2018.

Motion made by Member McNabb and seconded by Member Pitchford.

Roll Call Vote – McNabb, Pitchford, Reiter, Chellino, Cipiti, Hernandez Motion passed

AR 0418-5 Approve Summer Camps for Summer 2018 with fees at $35 per camp.

Secretary Chellino asked if this was an increase from the previous year. Mrs. Kemp replied that it is a decrease.

Motion made by Member McNabb and seconded by Vice President Cipiti.

Roll Call Vote – McNabb, Cipiti, Pitchford, Reiter, Chellino, Hernandez Motion passed

AR 0418-6 Approve IESA FY19 membership at $1,195.

Motion made by Member Reiter and seconded by Member Pitchford.

Roll Call Vote – Reiter, Pitchford, McNabb, Chellino, Cipiti, Hernandez Motion passed

AR 0418-7 Approve the job descriptions for: Junior High Principal’s secretary; Elementary

Principal’s secretary; Attendance/Lunch secretary; Office Clerk; Secretary to the Director of Student Services; and Assistant to the Finance/Human Resources Director.

The language was corrected to reflect “Assistant to the Finance/Human Resources Director” before the vote.

Motion made by Vice President Cipiti and seconded by Member Pitchford.

Roll Call Vote – Cipiti, Pitchford, McNabb, Reiter, Chellino, Hernandez Motion passed

AR 0418-8 Approve job description for Director of Student Services.

Motion made by Secretary Chellino and seconded by Member McNabb.

Roll Call Vote – Chellino, McNabb, Pitchford, Reiter, Cipiti, Hernandez Motion passed AR 0418-9 Approve job description for Dean of Students/Assistant Activity Director.

Motion made by Secretary Chellino and seconded by Member Pitchford.

Roll Call Vote – Chellino, Pitchford, McNabb, Reiter, Cipiti, Hernandez Motion passed

AR 0418-10 Approve job description for Elementary Principal.

Motion made by Member Pitchford and seconded by Member McNabb.

Roll Call Vote – Pitchford, McNabb, Reiter, Chellino, Cipiti, Hernandez Motion passed

AR 0418-11 Approve update for Director of Programs position.

Motion made by Vice President Cipiti and seconded by Member Pitchford.

Roll Call Vote – Cipiti, Pitchford, McNabb, Reiter, Chellino, Hernandez Motion passed

AR 0418-12 Approve Summer Hours for 2018 to begin June 4 and ending July 27, with Monday through Thursday hours between 7 am to 5 pm, and closed Fridays.

Motion made by Secretary Chellino and seconded by Vice President Cipiti.

Roll Call Vote – Chellino, Cipiti, McNabb, Pitchford, Reiter, Hernandez Motion passed.

Executive Session for the purpose of appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body and/or student discipline, and pending legal issues.

There Was No Executive Session This Month.

AR 0418-13 Approve Executive Session Minutes from March 21, 2018 and the Special Minutes from March 28, 2018.

Motion made by Member McNabb and seconded by Member Reiter.

Roll Call Vote – McNabb, Reiter, Pitchford, Chellino, Cipiti, Hernandez Motion passed

PERSONNEL – ACTION REPORTS

A. Certified Staff

A – (1) Resignation

A – (2) Hiring/Contract Renewals/Reassignment/Ratification

AR 0418-14 Hiring of Elizabeth Powers as full time Music teacher for 2018-2019.

Motion made by Vice President Cipiti and seconded by Secretary Chellino.

Roll Call Vote – Cipiti, Chellino, McNabb, Pitchford, Reiter, Hernandez Motion passed

A – (3) Non-Renewal/Termination

A – (4) Leave/Requests/FMLA

A – (5) Retirement

B. Non-Certified Staff

B – (1) Resignation

B – (2) Hiring/Contract Renewals/Reassignment/Ratification

AR 0418-15 Approve reassignment of Annette Conklin as Junior High School Principal’s secretary.

Motion made by Member Reiter and seconded by Member Pitchford.

Roll Call Vote – Reiter, Pitchford, McNabb, Chellino, Cipiti, Hernandez Motion passed

B – (3) Non-Renewal/Termination

B – (4) Leave/Requests/FMLA

B – (5) Retirement

Discussion Items

1. Volunteer Dinner – May 10 at 6 pm – Members RSVP’d – Chellino, Cipiti, Hernandez, McNabb, Pitchford, Reiter

2. Retirement Gathering – May 18 4-6 pm – Mistwood Golf Course

3. Teacher/Staff Longevity Breakfast – Monday, May 7 at 7:15 am – Members attending – Chellino and McNabb

4. Meeting Survey – brief discussion on results

Additional discussion – Possibility of a Board Resolution (no need) and TIF hearing in May.

Adjournment

Motion made by Member Reiter and seconded by Member McNabb at 7:36 pm.

Motion passed

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