MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

FOR THE

BOARD OF EDUCATION

EVERGREEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 124

 

October 20, 2009

 

  1. A Regular Meeting for the Board of Education of Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124 was called to order at 7:03 p.m. on October 20, 2009 in the Library at Central Junior High School, Evergreen Park, IL.

 

      The following Board Members were physically present at roll call:

 

Mrs. Kathy Rohan

Mr. John Kennedy

Mr. Bob McDonald

Mrs. Beth Amado

Mr. Terry MacDonald

Mr. Jim Flanagan

 

Absent: Mrs. Joan Boss

 

Also Present:  Dr. Diane Cody, Mrs. Kathy Hatczel, Mrs. Fran LaBella, Ms. Shalema Blue, Mrs. Rita Sparks, Mr. Jeff Nightingale, Mr. John Stanton, Mrs. Shaton Wolverton, Ms. Denise Thomas, Mr. Bill Smith and Mrs. Jan Stanton, Recording Secretary

 

  1. In the absence of Board Secretary, Mrs. Boss, Mr. MacDonald agreed to act as Secretary pro tem.

 

  1. Mr. Flanagan, led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

  1. Consideration to approve the agenda was made by the Board. A motion was made by Mrs. Rohan and seconded by Mr. Kennedy to approve the agenda as presented. A roll call vote was taken with the following results:

 

Mrs. Kathy Rohan        yea

Mr. John Kennedy        yea

Mr. Bob McDonald        yea

Mrs. Beth Amado         yea

Mr. Terry MacDonald           yea

Mr. Jim Flanagan        yea

 

MOTION CARRIED (6-0)   

 

  1. Mr. Flanagan opened the meeting to the public.  Mr. Kevin O’Connor, thanked the administration for being responsive to his inquires regarding IDEA funding and proportionate share for parochial schools.  Dr. Cody told Mr. O’Connor that decisions will be made by the Board as time progresses.

 

   Hearing no additional comments, Mr. Flanagan continued with the remainder of    the agenda. 

 

 

  1. Mrs. Rohan provided the Board with an AERO update highlighting the following items:

·         Discussed membership with Infratek for assistive technology

·         Replaced 9 Chevy Suburbans (noting that replacement is done on a rotating schedule)

·         Provided an update on the Open House at Pride, noting that the Board will be receiving an invitation for the Open House once the details were finalized

 

  1. Mr. Flanagan provided the Board with an update on the District Review Team meeting that had taken place on October 19, 2009 highlighting that the majority of the meeting revolved around technology.  Mr. Flanagan reminded Members of the Board that the District Review Team Meetings are monthly and the Board Members will rotate attendance. 

 

  1. Dr. Cody reminded Members of the Board that a Special Board Meeting will take place on November 3, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Dr. Cody mentioned that in talking with Jeffrey Cohn, representative from the Illinois Association of School Boards, Mr. Cohn recommended that he conduct a ‘Board Team Building’ workshop rather than a ‘Board Self-Evaluation’ workshop due to the number of new Board Members.

 

  1. Dr. Cody reported on Proportionate Share explaining that District 124 is required to devote a “proportionate share” of its Federal special education dollars to the provision of services to students with disabilities enrolled in private schools.  Thereafter, Mrs. LaBella and Ms. Blue provided a power point presentation highlighting the following regarding IDEA – parentally placed private school children with disabilities: 

 

·         IDEA 2004 reauthorization became effective on July 1, 2005

·         District 124 must provide services for students with disabilities attending private schools located within the geographic area without regard to where the student lives; which is a major departure from the way Illinois funds schools and eliminates residency requirements for parochial students.

·         IDEA does not make the public schools responsible for providing the same level of services to private school students as they are for the public school students.  For the current school year, District 124’s proportionate share of IDEA Part B funds is $45,103. 

·         Current cost of services being provided to private school students in District 124’s serving district is approximately $85,807.   ARRA IDEA proportionate share is $53,341.

·         School districts must locate, identify and evaluate all private school children with disabilities.  Child Find activities are not part of proportionate share.  Beginning with 2006-07 child find is the responsibility of the serving district.

 

  1. Dr. Cody told the Board that as required under PA 96-434, by October 1 of each year, Illinois school districts must post on their website an itemized salary compensation report for each employee in the district holding an administrative certificate and working in that capacity as well as post the union negotiated contract.  Dr. Cody stated that District 124 is in compliance with PA 96-434.

 

  1. Mrs. Hatczel provided an assessment overview highlighting the percentage of students meeting/exceeding state standards in reading, math, writing and science on ISAT testing and showing the growth in each area over the last five years.  Mrs. Hatczel reviewed the demographics in the district and outlined ways that Response to Intervention is providing assistance to students in need.  Additionally, Mrs. Hatczel reported that every school has met AYP with the exception of the Hispanic population at Northeast school and that every sub-group has met AYP except the Limited English Proficiency students.

 

  1. Mr. Smith provided an overview on the recycling program in District 124 reporting that for the past 1˝ years the district has been recycling paper, cardboard, inkjet cartridges and magazines and that beginning October 1 a program was initiated for recycling cans, plastic and paper.  Mr. Smith reported that older students are helping younger students separate waste from recycling in the cafeteria.

 

  1. Consent Agenda items 1 through 7 were reviewed by the Board and, thereafter, a motion was made by Mrs. Amado and seconded by Mr. MacDonald to approve the following items as recommended:

 

1.      Approve Monthly Transaction Reports for September, 2009

2.      Approve Fund Balance Reports for September, 2009

3.      Approve Expenditure Report and Projected Payroll Report for October, 2009

4.      Approve Board Minutes from the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of September 16, 2009

5.      Approve Closed Session Minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 16, 2009

6.      Approve destruction of Closed Session Tape from April, 2008

7.      Personnel Recommendations

 

 

 

FUND

EXPENSES               Oct 2009

EXPENSES Oct 2009

IMPREST

ACCOUNT

PROJECTED

PAYROLL Oct 2009

TOTAL

PROJECTED

EXPENSES

Oct 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDUCA-

TION

0.00

322,919.91

4,099.38

1,397,428.99

1,724,448.28

TITLE I

0.00

1,330.39

0.00

18,364.39

19,694.78

Pre-K

0.00

242.50

0.00

12,014.64

12,257.14

TPI

0.00

0.00

0.00

9,281.45

9,281.45

TITLE II

0.00

1,330.40

0.00

0.00

1,330.40

DRUG

FREE

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

READ.

IMPROV.

0.00

880.30

0.00

4,454.55

5,334.85

Ext. Day

0.00

821.45

35.00

12,814.82

13,671.27

PL94-402

0.00

150.00

0.00

0.00

150.00

BUILDING

0.00

44,445.11

127.09

78,781.91

123,354.11

BOND/INT

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

TRANS.

0.00

14,555.93

0.00

0.00

14,555.93

IMRF

0.00

0.00

0.00

55,399.18

55,399.18

TORT

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

WK. CASH

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

FIRE

PREV. &

SAFETY

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTALS:

0.00

386,675.99

4,261.47

1,588,539.93

1,979,477.39

 

A roll call vote was taken with the following results:

 

Mrs. Kathy Rohan        yea

Mr. Terry MacDonald           yea

Mr. John Kennedy        yea

Mrs. Beth Amado         yea

Mr. Bob McDonald        yea

Mr. Jim Flanagan        yea

 

MOTION CARRIED                (6-0)

 

14. Consideration was made by the Board to approve the PTAB Resolution.  Mrs. LaBella reported the status of PTAB appeals since the 2002-2004 triennial were discussed in a meeting with Ares Dalianis from the Franczek Radelet law firm. Additionally, Mrs. LaBella reported that the administrative recommendation is to adopt the Resolution authorizing intervention proceedings before the State of Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board which will give Franczek Radelet authorization to represent District 124 in any PTAB appeals for the triennial period of 2008-2010.  A motion was made by Mr. McDonald and seconded by Mrs. Rohan to approve the PTAB Resolution. A roll call vote was taken with the following results:

 

Mrs. Kathy Rohan        yea

Mr. Terry MacDonald           yea

Mr. John Kennedy        yea

Mrs. Beth Amado         yea

Mr. Bob McDonald        yea

Mr. Jim Flanagan        yea

 

MOTION CARRIED                (6-0)

 

  1. Consideration was made by the Board to approve the photocopier upgrade. Mrs. LaBella reported that she received two quotes in addition to Martin Whalen Office Solutions, Inc. and reviewed the building secretaries opinions on the service provided by Martin Whalen Office Solutions, Inc. Thereafter, Mrs. LaBella recommended that the Board enter into a 5 year lease agreement with Martin Whalen to upgrade the copies at the District Office, Northeast School, Northwest School and Southwest Schools to the Canon iR7095. A motion was made by Mr. Kennedy and seconded Mr. McDonald to approve the Canon iR7095 as recommended.  A roll call vote was taken with the following results:

 

Mrs. Kathy Rohan        yea

Mr. Terry MacDonald           yea

Mr. John Kennedy        yea

Mrs. Beth Amado         yea

Mr. Bob McDonald        yea

Mr. Jim Flanagan        yea

 

MOTION CARRIED                (6-0)

 

16. Consideration was made by the Board to approve a .5 Band Teacher position and staff recommendation. Dr. Cody referred to the discussion that took place at the September 16, 2009 to move forward with looking for a .5 band teacher due to the large number of students enrolled in the band program this year.  Dr. Cody reported that interviews have been conducted and that Andrew Alton is being recommended for the .5 Band Teacher. A motion was made by Mrs. Amado and seconded by Mr. MacDonald to approve the .5 band teacher position and approve Andrew Alton to be hired to fill that position.  A roll call vote was taken with the following results:

 

Mrs. Kathy Rohan        yea

Mr. Terry MacDonald           yea

Mr. John Kennedy        yea

Mrs. Beth Amado         yea

Mr. Bob McDonald        yea

Mr. Jim Flanagan        yea

 

MOTION CARRIED                (6-0)

 

 17. At 7:55 p.m. a motion was made by Mrs. Amado and seconded by Mr. Kennedy to recess to Closed Session to discuss collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees of their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.  5ILCS 120/2 (c)(2).  A roll call vote was taken with the following results:

     

Mrs. Kathy Rohan        yea

Mr. Terry MacDonald           yea

Mr. John Kennedy        yea

Mrs. Beth Amado         yea

Mr. Bob McDonald        yea

Mr. Jim Flanagan        yea

 

MOTION CARRIED                (6-0)

 

  18. There being no further business, at 8:32 p.m. a motion was made by Mrs. Amado  and seconded by Mr. MacDonald to adjourn the Meeting.  A roll call vote was taken with the following results:

 

Mrs. Kathy Rohan        yea

Mr. Terry MacDonald           yea

Mr. John Kennedy        yea

Mrs. Beth Amado         yea

Mr. Bob McDonald        yea

Mr. Jim Flanagan        yea

 

MOTION CARRIED                (6-0)

 

 19. The next scheduled Special Board of Education Meeting will be held on November 3, 2009  at 6:00 p.m. in the Library at Central Junior High School, Evergreen Park, IL.

 

 

__________________________          ______________________________

President                           Secretary

           

           

Jan Stanton, Recording Secretary