Cary School District 26 Board of Education met Sept. 28.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Members present
Mindy Hartman, Dee Darling, Kathryn Potter, Robert Bridge, Ron Demkowicz, Julie Jette, Jason Janczak
Meeting called to order at 8:33 PM
1. Organization
Procedural: 1.1 Call to Order
Procedural: 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
Procedural: 1.3 Roll Call
2. Community Input
Procedural: 2.1 Public Participation
Deena Galloy - 13 Asbury Lane Cary - Expressed her concerns with the Hybrid Learning option.
Meg Harwood - 401 Cove Drive - Expressed her concerns with the Hybrid Learning option.
Paige Nardi - 464 Wentworth Circle - Expressed her concerns with the Hybrid Learning option.
Paul Ingallinera - 575 Krenz - Expressed his concerns with the Hybrid Learning option.
Cindy Cuthbertson - 36 Silver Tree Circle - Expressed her concerns with the Hybrid Learning option.
Kim Guerentz - 846 Pin Oak - Expressed her concerns with the Hybrid Learning option.
Alex Davis - 6304 Lakeshore Dr. - Expressed his concerns with the Hybrid Learning option.
3. Open Forum
There were no FOIA requests this month.
Information: 3.1 Board
Dee Darling - This is a very difficult time right now. The Board is taking this very seriously.
Ron Demkowicz - Thank you to Dr. McCall for everything she has done for the district.
Mindy Hartman - Very torn. Hoping the information that will be provided will answer alot of the questions.
Jason Janczak - Echo what fellow Board Members said. Thank you to Teachers and Administration as we head into this.
Julie Jette - Echo what fellow Board Member said. The Board wants to do what is best for the community during this difficult situation.
Kathryn Potter - Thank you to the community for continuing to support the students, staff and administration.
Robert Bridge - Thank you Dr. McCall. Thank you the Task Force for all the work they have done.
Information: 3.2 Administrators - None
4. Superintendent Report
Discussion, Information: 4.1 District Update
Dr. Coleman updated the Board on:
Return to school plan
Thank you to Teacher's and Support Staff
Thank you Dr. McCall and good luck to you.
Dawn Barrett is being recommended as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction
5. Curriculum Report
Discussion, Information: 5.1 District Update
Dr. McCall, I would like to take a minute tonight to say good-bye. Thank you for providing such a rewarding experience over the last nine years. I am leaving the district having met and made several friendships that I cherish. I would like to thank Dr. Coleman, the Administrative Team and the faculty and staff at District 26 for being such amazing partners. I'd like to thank present and past Board members of the Board of Education for your partnership. I would like to thank our parents for your partnership as well, and most of all I would like to thank the students for being such amazing reasons to come to work every day. I leave with mixed emotions because there are so many people I will miss. I wish everyone well for the remainder of this school year and for years to come.
6. Committee Report
Discussion, Information: 6.1 Curriculum Committee Report
Julie Jette updated the Board on:
Approval of Minutes for June 22, 2020
Review of Remote Learning Midpoint Update
Discussion, Information: 6.2 Finance Committee Report
Ron Demkowicz updated the Board on:
Approval of Minutes for August 17, 2020
Review of Bills
Treasurer's Report
Tentative FY21 Budget Update
7. Consent Agenda
Action (Consent), Minutes: 7.1 Approval of the August 24, 2020 Board Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Recommended motion to approve minutes as attached.
Meeting minutes requiring Board approval include the Open Session Minutes from the August 24, 2020, Regular Board of Education Meeting.
Action (Consent): 7.2 Approval of Monthly Bills and Payroll
Recommended Action: Motion to approve Monthly Bills and Payroll as presented.
Total Bills and Payroll for Board approval in September are in the amount of $1,065,244.02
Action (Consent): 7.3 Approval of Treasurer's Report
Recommended Action: Motion to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented.
See item 7.3 on the agenda for the Treasurer's Report.
Action (Consent): 7.4 Approval of Resignation/Dismissal/Retirement
Recommended Action: Approve Resignation/Dismissal/Retirement as presented.
| Resignation/Dismissal/Retirement - September | ||||
| Name | Position | Building | Action | Effective Date |
| Patricia Geiger | Paraprofessional | OK | Resignation | 8/3/2020 |
| Erin Litcher | Paraprofessional | DP | Resignation | 8/11/2020 |
| Edward Villarreal | Paraprofessional | CJH | Resignation | 8/23/2020 |
Action (Consent): 7.5 Approval of Employment
Recommended Action: Approve Employment as presented.
| Employment - September | |||
| Name | Position | Building | Effective Date |
| Dawn Barrett | Director of Curriculum & Instruction | AC | 9/30/2020 |
| MeriAnn Besonen | Interim Director of Finance & Operations | AC | 10/1/2020 |
| Christina DelGrosso | Music Teacher | DP | 8/31/2020 |
| Molly Witt | Music Teacher | TO | 8/17/2020 |
Recommended Action: Motion to approve Destruction of Closed Meeting Audio Recordings as presented.
See item 7.6 on the agenda for the Destruction of Closed Meeting Audio Recordings.
Action (Consent): 7.7 Approval of Appointment of Treasurer FY21
Recommended Action: Motion to approve the Appointment of Treasurer FY21 as presented
See item 7.7 for the Appointment of Treasurer FY21.
Robert Bridge asked for a motion to approve the following: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6 and 7.7 as presented.
Motion was made by Ron Demkowicz and Seconded by Jason Janczak
Discussion: None
Voting Yes: Deanna Darling, Kathryn Potter, Robert Bridge, Ron Demkowicz, Julie Jette, Jason Janczak, Melinda Hartman
Voting No: None
Motion Carried
8. Board Discussion and Action
Discussion: 8.1 Public Hearing for the FY21 Budget
Mr. McConahay presented the PowerPoint presentation to the Board.
Public Comment: None
Discussion: 8.2 Approval of the FY21 Budget
Action, Discussion: 8.2 Approval of the FY21 Budget
Motion to approve the FY21 Budget as presented.
Motion by Deanna Darling, second by Ron Demkowicz.
Discussion: None
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Kathryn Potter, Robert Bridge, Ron Demkowicz, Julie Jette, Jason Janczak, Melinda Hartman, Deanna Darling
Action, Discussion: 8.3 Approval of Return to School Plan
Action, Discussion: 8.3 Approval of the Return to School Plan
Motion to approve the Return to School Plan as presented.
Dr. Coleman presented the Return to School Plan PowerPoint to the Board. Dr. Coleman, Dr. Thomas and Dr. McCall answered questions from the Board.
Motion by Ron Demkowicz second by Mindy Hartman
Discussion: The Board addressed their concerns and questions to Dr. Coleman and the Administration
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Robert Bridge, Ron Demkowicz, Julie Jette, Jason Janczak, Melinda Hartman
No: Dee Darling, Kathryn Potter
9. Topics for Discussion
Discussion: 9.1 None
10. Public Input on Future Items
Information: 10.1 Public Participation
None
11. Adjournment
Robert Bridge motioned to adjourn the meeting.
Motion made by Julie Jette and Seconded by Ron Demkowicz
Discussion: None
Voice Vote - All in favor - Yes
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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