Cary Community Consolidated School District 26 Board of Education met Oct. 28.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. Organization
Procedural: 1.1 Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Bridge at 7:00 p.m.
Procedural: 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
Procedural: 1.3 Roll Call
Members Present: Mr. Janczak, Mrs. Darling, Mr. Bridge, Mr. Demkowicz, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Jette, Mrs. Hartman
2. Community Input
Procedural: 2.1 Public Participation
Michaela Hoffman - 801 Blue Mesa Trail - Mrs. Hoffman addressed the Board with her concern regarding the management of behaviors in the districts elementary classrooms. Mrs. Hoffman also had requests from parents requesting more information regarding the districts self-contained classroom for kids with emotional disabilities. Dr. Coleman stated that he would follow up with the parent this week on her request.
3. Open Forum
Information: 3.1 Board
Mr. Janczak - Congratulation to Mrs. DiOrio for being Star 105.5 teacher of the month. Feedback from the community, please consider these options for the school calendar next year, making professional development days more consistent. Also, consider a late start rather than an early dismissal for the Cary Jr. High.
Mrs. Potter - Thank you, Dr. Qualls for the tour of the Junior High. Thank you, Mrs. Treto-French for the explanation of the audit.
Information: 3.2 Administrators
Mr. Nass - Finishing up One School One Book initiative. Walk-a-thon raised close to $9,000. Participated in a Google meeting with a school in New York.
Dr. Qualls - Monster Mash Dance was a huge success. On Thursday's half day the staff will be doing EL Training. End of 1st Trimester, November 13th.
Mr. Gippert. Learning center hosted a best author. Kids decorated pumpkins in a theme of a book. First music program is coming up.
Mrs. Aherne - Kindergarten is working on various technics in Art class.
Mr. Gibbs - Reading night hosted by PTO with the book fair. Second Grade concert presented Where the Wild Things Are. First Title I reading night on Wednesday. Track-a-thon raised close to $15,000.
4. Superintendent Report
Discussion, Information: 4.1 District Update
State school report card will be coming out soon.
Parent teacher conferences - November 25th and 26th.
Upcoming dates:
November 11 6:00 pm Board Curriculum Committee
7:00 pm Board Finance Committee
November 18 7:00 pm Earlier Board Meeting
November 25/26 Parent/Teacher Conf. – No School
November 27 Non-Attendance Day – No School
November 28/29 Thanksgiving Vacation – No School
5. Curriculum Report
Discussion, Information: 5.1 District Update
Dr. McCall shared with the Board a letter she had received from the National Board Resource Center at Illinois State Univ. congratulating a number of candidates pursing the National Board Certification process.
6. Committee Reports
Discussion, Information: 6.1 Curriculum Committee Report
Mrs. Jette updated the board on:
PBIS
Cary Junior High Schedule Update
EL Support at Cary Junior High
Discussion, Information: 6.2 Finance Committee Report
Mr. Demkowicz updated the board on:
Review of Bills
Treasurer's Report
Josten's Yearbook Contract Renewal
FY20 & FY21 Pojected Capital Projects
Fiscal Year 2019 Audit Acceptance
2019 Tax Levy Projections
7. Consent Agenda
Action (Consent), Minutes: 7.1 Approval of the September 30, 2019 Board Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Recommended motion to approve minutes as attached.
Meeting minutes requiring Board approval include the Open Session Minutes from the September 30, 2019 Regular Board of Education Meeting.
Action (Consent): 7.2 Approval of the September 30, 2019 Closed Session Minutes
Recommended Action: Motion to Approve Closed Session Minutes as attached.
Meeting minutes requiring Board approval include the Closed Session Minutes from the September 30, 2019 Regular Board of Education Meeting.
Action (Consent): 7.3 Approval of Closed Session Minutes to be Opened for Public Inspection.
Recommended Action: Motion to approve discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21).
Meeting Minutes requiring approval to Open Closed Session Minutes for Public Inspection include October 29, 2019; December 17, 2018; May 8, 2019; May 13, 2019; May 20, 2019; June 17, 2019, Regular Board of Education Meeting.
Action (Consent): 7.4 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 October are in the amount of $2,196,653.41.
Action (Consent): 7.5 Approval of Treasurer's Report
Recommended Action: Motion to approve Treasurer's Report as presented.
See item 7.5 on the agenda for the Treasurer's Report.
Action (Consent): 7.6 Approval of Resignation/Dismissal/Retirement
Recommended Action: Motion to approve Resignation/Dismissal/Retirement as presented.
Resignation/Dismissal - October
NamePositionBuildingActionEffective Date
Pablo ArreolaPhysical Education TeacherTOResignation10/18/19
Olimpia RossBilingual Parent LiaisonOKResignation10/11/19
Jill StantonLunchroom SupervisorOKResignation10/23/19
Action (Consent): 7.7 Approval of Employment
Recommended Action: Motion to approve Employment as presented.
Employment - October
NamePositionBuildingEffective Date
Michelle BurgessECE Paraprofessional OK10/10/19
Gabriela Serrato 1st Grade Dual Language Teacher TO10/28/19
Susan Toenies Paraprofessional CJH09/03/19
Edward Villarreal Paraprofessional CJH10/09/19
Kate Woodin Paraprofessional OK10/07/19
Laura Zilch6th Grade SRSCJH10/10/19
Action (Consent): 7.8 Approval of Destruction of Closed Meeting Audio Recordings
Recommended Action: Motion to approve Destruction of Closed Meeting Audio Recordings as presented.
See Item 7.8 on the agenda for the Destruction of Closed Meeting Audio Recordings.
Action (Consent): 7.9 Approval of Jostens Contract Renewal
Recommended Action: Motion to Approve Jostens Contract Renewal as presented.
See item 7.9 on the agenda for the Jostens Contract Renewal.
Mr. Bridge asked for a motion to approve the following: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8 and 7.9.
Motion was made by Mr. Demkowicz and Seconded by Mrs, Darling
Discussion - None
Voting Yes: Mrs. Darling, Mr, Bridge, Mr. Demkowicz, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Jette, Mrs. Hartman, Mr. Janczak
Voting No: None
Motion Carried
8. Board Discussion and Action
Action, Discussion: 8.1 Approval to Accept Fiscal Year 2019 Audit
Recommended Action: Motion to Approve Fiscal Year 2019 Audit Acceptance.
Mr. Don Shaw with Lauterbach and Amen, LLP reviewed the FY 2019 Audit with the Board and answered questions.
Mr. Bridge asked for a motion to approve the Fisca Year 2019 Audit as presented.
Motion was made by Mr. Demkowicz Seconded by Mr. Janczak
Discussion: None
Voting Yes: Mr, Bridge, Mr. Demkowicz, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Jette, Mrs. Hartman, Mr. Janczak, Mrs. Darling
Voting No: None
Motion Carried
9. Topics for Discussion
Discussion: 9.1 Estimated 2019 Tax Levy
Mrs. Treto-French presented to the board a Power point presentation of the Estimated 2019 Tax Levy.
Mrs. Treto-French provided a presentation and answered questions from the Board. The Estimated 2019 Tax Levy included:
Tax Cap (PTELL) Property Tax Extension Limitation Law
Historical CPI, EAV and Tax Rate
2018 Tax Rate Comparison
Estimated 2019 Tax Levy
Debt Service Extension
Adequacy Target According to ISBE
Affect to Average Homeowner
Financial Outlook
Summary
The Board agreed to future discuss this item at the November 18, 2019 Regular Board of Education Meeting.
10. Public Input on Future Items
Information: 10.1 Public Participation
None
11. Adjournment
Mr. Bridge motioned to adjourn the meeting.
Motion made by Mrs. Jette and Seconded by Mrs. Hartman
Voice Vote - All in favor - Yes
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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