Richland School District #88A Board of Education met May 16.
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 (7:01) , Sam Chellino, Raymond Moland, George Pitchford
Members Absent: Steve McNabb, Stormy Reiter
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, Sue Haney, Michelle Fugger, Terri Gass, Jeremy Christian, Christian Family members
Motion made by Secretary Chellino and seconded by Member Moland to go into Executive Session for the purpose of employment at 7:01 pm.
Roll Call Vote Motion passed.
Motion made by Secretary Chellino and seconded by Member Moland to return to Regular Session at 7:14 pm.
Roll Call Vote Motion passed.
AR 0518-12 Approve hiring of Junior High School principal, Jeremy Christian.
Motion made by Member Moland and seconded by Vice President Cipiti to approve hiring of Junior High School principal, Jeremy Christian.
Roll Call Vote Motion passed
Mr. Christian thanked the Board for opportunity to act as principal for the junior high school. He introduced his wife, son, daughter and mother to the people in attendance. Vice President Cipiti extended a welcome on behalf of the School Board. Mr. Simpkins advised the Board that staff would officially welcome him next week.
Board Salute(s) Maintenance and Grounds – Secretary Chellino saluted the crew of Maintenance and Grounds on their hard work on well cared for school grounds. Vice President Cipiti agreed. They remarked on the tour that Mr. Olson gave kindergarten students in a behind the scenes look at how things run.
Vice President Cipiti saluted Mrs. Haney’s 1st grade class for winning 4th place by collecting 460 pounds of plastic for recycling.
Also recognized was the stellar job done by Mrs. Kulesza and all involved in the musical “OZ”, which was sold out on Friday. The Richland Twitter and Facebook accounts were noted for the positive photos and remarks.
Administrative Reports Dr. Kelly Whyte presented her monthly report by advising the Board that textbook selection was in progress. She stated that she “reference checked” different programs by calling schools that are using the curriculum. Dr. Whyte said that by using Super Kids and GoMath programs At-Risk students in Kindergarten have been reduced (a detailed summary was provided to the Board). She noted that Kindergarten is at 80 instructional minutes per day for English and Language Arts and that Grades 1-4 have 90.
Mrs. Kristen Bonie advised the Board that she is currently preparing for the 2018-19 school year. While preparing, she is working with the psychologist to set interventions using gathered data. The plan is to continue this work throughout the summer. IEP meetings will continue until the last days of this school year. Mrs. Bonie shared that both social workers attended a Social Thinking Conference and really benefited from it.
Mr. Phil Robb informed the Board that there have been 3 contract negotiation meetings and a future one scheduled for May 23. He stated that it has been a positive experience thus far. Mr. Robb stated that the interview process was extensive: 2 days of principal candidate interviews and 11 interviewed for the dean position. For Building and Grounds, he shared that the retaining wall be used as a School Spirit location. Mr. Robb thanked Homer Tree Service for the mulch they made from cut trees. He finished by informing that Board that there would be a recommendation to accept a Bid letter for summer work later in the meeting.
Visitors/Communication - none
Freedom Of Information Act (Foia) Requests – none
Action Reports
AR 0518-1 Treasurer’s Report (Dr. Markley)
Dr. Markley reiterated positive remarks about Ms. Patti, Mr. Olson and Mr. Simpkins during the Board salutes. He said that he also felt the negotiations were amicable. He advised the Board that he checked in at the County office and was informed that property tax funding for schools in on schedule. He then presented the Treasurer’s Report.
Motion made by Member Moland and seconded by member Pitchford to approve the Treasurer’s Report
Roll Call Vote Motion passed
Consent Agenda Items #AR 0518-2 (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 April 18, 2018.
*8. Approve Executive Session Minutes from November 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 – 1 abstained Motion passed
Committees (Voice Vote)
1. Committee-of-the-Whole
2. Finance Committee
3. Policy Committee
4. Parent Advisory Committee – Minutes from April 12, 2018
Motion made by Secretary Chellino and seconded by Member Pitchford to approve Parent Advisory Minutes from April 12, 2018.
Voice Vote – 5 yea Motion passed
Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Simpkins informed the Board that Mr. Robb would be presenting an amended budget at this meeting. He stated that $123,000 is owed from the state of Illinois which is better than things were at this time last year. The TIF court date is next week. In presenting the Cash Flow information, he stated that April is always a lower month, but this year is better than last year. He shared with the Board a list of students who are in the upper 10% at Lockport High School, many of whom are Richland graduates.
Old Business – Action Reports - none
New Business – Action Reports
AR 0518-3 Accept amended Budget for FY18 and place on display for 30 days.
Mr. Robb explained the amended Budget using a Powerpoint presentation. He thanked Dr. Markley and Mr. Simpkins for their assistance. Mr. Simpkins added that Mr. Robb saved the District a few thousand dollars using his method. He reviewed GL’s line by line in the process. The revenues will include both local and state funds. The budget will be placed on display for 30 days and acted on at the June Board meeting.
Motion made by Secretary Chellino and seconded by Member Pitchford to accept amended Budget for FY18 and place on display for 30 days.
Roll Call Vote Motion passed
AR 0518-4 Approve renewal of MealTime license at $299.
Motion made Vice President Cipiti and seconded by Secretary Chellino to approve renewal of MealTime license at $299.
Roll Call Vote Motion passed
AR 0518-5 Approve bid letter for summer project.
Motion made by Member Pitchford and seconded by Secretary Chellino to approve bid letter for summer project.
Roll Call Vote Motion passed
AR 0518-6 Approve lunch costs for 2018-2019 to remain the same as current costs.
Motion made by Member Pitchford and seconded by Member Moland to approve lunch costs for 2018-2019 to remain the same as current costs.
Roll Call Vote Motion passed
AR 0518-7 Approve Student Handbook for 2018-2019.
Motion made by Secretary Chellino and seconded by Vice President Cipiti to approve Student Handbook for 2018-2019.
Roll Call Vote Motion passed
AR 0518-8 Approve IMRF Resolution to include cash payments related to health insurance.
Motion made by Secretary Chellino and seconded by Member Moland to approve IMRF Resolution to include cash payments related to health insurance.
Roll Call Vote Motion passed
AR 0518-9 Approve job description for ASDA Supervisor.
Motion made by Secretary Chellino and seconded by Member Pitchford to approve job description for ASDA Supervisor.
Roll Call Vote Motion passed
AR 0518-10 Approve new officials payment rates.
Motion made by Secretary Chellino and seconded by Vice President Cipiti to approve new officials payment rates.
Roll Call Vote Motion passed
Executive Session for the purpose of employment and compensation.
Motion made by Member Moland and seconded by Member Pitchford to go into EXECUTIVE SESSION for the purpose of employment and compensation at 8:01 pm.
Roll Call Vote Motion passed
Motion made by Member Pitchford and seconded by Vice President Cipiti to return to Regular Session at 8:12 pm.
Roll Call Vote Motion passed
Personnel – Action Reports
A. Certified Staff
A – (1) Resignation
AR 0518- 11 Accept resignation of Elementary school teacher, Katherine Stengele.
Motion made by Secretary Chellino and seconded by Vice President Cipiti to accept the resignation of Elementary school teacher, Katherine Stengele.
Board members accepted Katherine’s resignation regretfully.
Roll Call Vote Motion passed
A – (2) Hiring/Contract Renewals/Reassignment/Ratification
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 0518-13 Approve hiring of Elementary Principal’s secretary, Krystina Sands.
Motion made by Vice President Cipiti and seconded by Member Pitchford to approve hiring of Elementary Principal’s secretary, Krystina Sands.
B – (3) Non-Renewal/Termination
B – (4) Leave/Requests/FMLA
B – (5) Retirement
Discussion Items
1. Graduation, Thursday, May 24, 2018. VIP Packets were distributed by Dr. Whyte.
President Hernandez asked if any other members were interested in attending the Three Rivers spring meeting/dinner.
Motion made by Vice President Cipiti and seconded by Secretary Chellino to adjourn at 8:19.
Motion passed.
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