Elwood Community Consolidated School District 203 Board met April 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I. PLEDGE, CALL TO ORDER, AND ROLL CALL
President Mr. Walsh called the seating of new board members and open session board meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
The following board members were present: Mr. Walsh, Mrs. Bosonetta, Mrs. Stipanovich, Mr. Haitert, Mr. Lipke, and Mr. Stasiak. Also present was Ms. Pezanoski. The following board members were absent: Mr. Kruchten
II. RECOGNITION
2. 1) Recognize Mr. Bobby Hauert for his years of service on the Elwood CCSD #203 Board of Education — Ms. Pezanoski presented Mr. Hauert with a gift from the Board ofEducation for his years of service. Following this presentation, Mr. Hauert joined the audience.
III. SEATING OF NEW MEMBERS WITH OATH STATED
3. 1) All Board Members in attendance stated the Oath of Office.
IV. APPOINTMENT OF PRESIDENT PRO-TEM
4. 1) Mrs. Bosonetta nominated Matthew Walsh to be the President Pro-Tem with Mrs. Stipanovich seconding said nomination.
V. REORGANIZE BOARD OFFICERS
5. 1) Election of President- Mrs. Bosonetta nominated Mr. Walsh to be the President of the Board ofEducation with Mrs. Stipanovich seconding said nomination.
Voice Votes:
Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 1
5.2) Election of Vice-President- Mr. Lipke nominated Mrs. Bosonetta to be the Vice President of the Board ofEducation with Mr. Walsh seconding said nomination.
Voice Votes:
Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 1
5.3) Election of Secretary- Mr. Stasiak nominated Mrs. Stipanovich to be the Secretary of the Board ofEducation with Mr. Walsh seconding said nomination.
Voice Votes:
Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 1
VI. ADMINISTRATION REPORT
6. 1) Architect Firm Search Discussion-Discussion was had amongst the Board ofEducation with regards to the three (3) architectural firms who presented at the last Board meeting.
The Board ofEducation decided it would begin negotiations with Tria. This will begin with our attorney drawing up a contract. The Board ofEducation is wanting to approve this contract at the May j4th meeting.
6.2) 2019/20 Meeting Dates-Discussion was had amongst the Board ofEducation to determine if he dates and times suggested still worked for the Board.
VII. ACTION CONSIDERATIONS
7. 1 Motion made by Mrs. Bosonetta and seconded by Mrs. Stipanovich to approve the FY 20 19/20 Elwood CCSD #203 Board of Education Meeting Dates.
Roll Call (Ayes): Mrs. Bosonetta, Mrs. Stipanovich, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Lipke, and Mr. Stasiak
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Mr. Kruchten
Board Member, Mr. Kruchten, arrived and joined the meeting at 5:48 p.m.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
8. 1) Board Seat Vacancy-Discussion was had amongst the Board ofEducation with regards to the vacancy needing to be filled no later than the June 2019 Board ofEducation meeting.
This vacancy will be posted on the school website along with the applications. The Board of Education would like to begin interviews by May 13, 2019 at 6p.m. Ms. Pezanoski will do an all call to the families in the community.
Mr. Kruchten was sworn in at 5:55 p.m.
TX. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON BOARD ACTIONS
9.1) No comments were made.
x. ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Mrs. Bosonetta and seconded by Mrs. Stipanovich to adjourn the Seating of New Board Members and Open Session Meeting at 5:59 p.m.
Voice Votes:
Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Abstained: 0 Absent: 0
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