Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Sept. 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by the Board President, Ms. McClendon
2. ROLL CALL
Present: President Mr. Griffin, and Board Members: Clark-Smith, Perez, Morton, Arredondo, Riales, Eubanks
Absent: Ms. Arredondo
Late: Ms. Arredondo arrived at 6:34 p.m.
Also Present: Superintendent Dr. Hansen, Director of Finance Ms. Baptist, Director of Personnel/HR Mrs. Rusike, Executive Assistant Mrs. Walton, and Attorney Lamb
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Board President led the audience into the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
5. Swearing-In (Oath of Office) New Board Member, Ms. Cynthia Eubanks.
6. A motion was made by Ms. Arredondo, seconded by Ms. Riales, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Bellwood Education Association, IEA-NEA (BEA) and the Board of Education of Bellwood School District 88. ESL/Bilingual Endorsement Program pending final authorization by the attorney.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. Riales, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Arredondo, Ms. Eubanks
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
7. A motion was made by Mr. Morton, seconded by Mrs. Perez, to approve the invoice for Carnegie Learning in the amount of $40,679.00 for the Spanish and French program for three (3) years. The Esser III Grant will cover all costs associated with this resource.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. Riales, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Arredondo, Ms. Eubanks
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
8. A motion was made by Mrs. Perez, seconded by Ms. Riales, to approve the Bill List in the amount of $2,843,084.78.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. Riales, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Arredondo, Ms. Eubanks
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
9. A motion was made by Ms. Arredondo, seconded by Ms. Riales, to approve Hackie Cement Corporation addendum of cost due to a change in scope (installing drainage) in the parking lot of Lincoln Primary school. The overall cost increase is due to an escalation in concrete, material, labor, and equipment. The total amount of the change listed is $164,010.05.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. Riales, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Arredondo, Ms. Eubanks
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
10. A motion was made by Ms. Riales, seconded by Ms. Eubanks, to approve EVEREST Environmental Inc. to replace one (1) new gas water heater at Lincoln Elementary School in the amount of $11,910.00.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. Riales, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Arredondo, Ms. Eubanks
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
11. A motion was made by Mr. Morton, seconded by Ms. Riales, to approve EVEREST
Environmental Inc. to replace one (1) new gas water heater at Lincoln Elementary School in the amount of $13,292.00.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. Riales, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Arredondo, Ms. Eubanks
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
12. A motion was made by Mrs. Perez, seconded by Ms. Arredondo, to approve EVEREST Environmental Inc. to replace one (1) new gas water heater at Marshall Elementary School in the amount of $15,099.00.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. Riales, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Arredondo, Ms. Eubanks
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
13. A motion was made by Mrs. Perez, seconded by Mr. Morton, to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Sell, Donation, or Disposal of Surplus Property.
Follow is the list of vehicles:
1 - Unit # B1 1998 FORD BOX 1FDKE37L2VHB92229 2- Unit # B2 2009 FORD E150 1FTNE14W590A559D3 3 - Unit # B3 2009 FORD E150 1FTNE14W79DA55904 4 - Unit # B5 2012 Ford Pickup 1FTBF2B66CEA83400 5 - Unit # B6 2012 Ford Pickup 1FTBF2B66CEA83400
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. Riales, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Arredondo, Ms. Eubanks
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
14. A motion was made by Mrs. Perez, seconded by Ms. Riales, to approve the contract agreement with EverDriven Technologies, LLC and Bellwood School District for transportation services for students with outside placements, McKinney Vento, Spec. Ed. and Early Childhood Center.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. Riales, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Arredondo, Ms. Eubanks
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
15. CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Ms. Riales, seconded by Ms. Arredondo that the Board will go into closed session at 6:47 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of:
A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity, pending litigation, collective bargaining matters and student matters.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. Riales, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Arredondo, Ms. Eubanks
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
16. BOARD RECONVENED TO REGULAR SESSION
A motion was made by Mrs. Perez, second by Mr. Morton, to reconvene the regular session at 7:12 p.m.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. Riales, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Arredondo, Ms. Eubanks
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
17. CONSIDER CONSENT AGENDA VOICE VOTE ITEMS AND ROLL CALL
AGENDA ITEMS
A motion was made by Ms. Riales seconded by Ms. Arredondo to approve agenda items (A- B) as presented in closed session.
A. ACTION REGARDING PERSONNEL
Perfect Attendance -Classified in the amount of $200
A1A. Aguilar, Norma
Lunchroom Supervisor
Grant Primary
A1B. Avery, Gloria
Lunchroom Supervisor
Grant Primary
A1C. Avila, Diana
Lunchroom Supervisor
Grant Elementary
A1D. Bowdry, Steven
Lunchroom Supervisor
Lincoln Elementary
A1E. Chatman, Edward
Lunchroom Supervisor
Lincoln Elementary
A1F. Davis, Betty
Lunchroom Supervisor
Roosevelt Middle School
A1G. Farries, Carolyn
Lunchroom Supervisor
Roosevelt Middle School
A1H. Geanes, Lottie
Lunchroom Supervisor
Lincoln Elementary
A1I. Gordon, Gwendolyn
Lunchroom Supervisor
Roosevelt Middle School
A1J. Jackson, Kelvin
Lunchroom Supervisor
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
A1K. Murdock, Alex
Lunchroom Supervisor
Roosevelt Middle School
A1L. Quezada, Catalina
Lunchroom Supervisor
Grant Primary
A1M. Stokes, Diann
Lunchroom Supervisor
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
A1N. Vallejo, Hilda
Lunchroom Supervisor
Grant Elementary
A10. Washington, Patricia
Lunchroom Supervisor
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
A1P. Weatherspoon, Dorothy
Lunchroom Supervisor
Roosevelt Middle School
Employment -Certified
A2A. Gomez, Miriam
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Grant Primary
MA +15
Step 9
September 6, 2023
A2B. Bell, Tiffany
Program Supervisor
Grant Elementary/Primary
(Internal Candidate)
August 28, 2023
Employment -Classified
A3A. Wilson, Mekia
Teacher Assistant
Lincon Primary
Pending background check
$17.80 per hour
Scale 5
Step 8
A3B. Brown, Barbara
Bus Assistant
Transportation Department
Scale 9
Step 8
Pending background check
$16.09
A3C. Reynolds, James
Bus Assistant
Transportation Department
Scale 9
Step 8
Pending background check
$16.09
A3D. Jackson, Ashanti
Bus Assistant
Transportation Department
Scale 9
Step 8
Pending background check
$16.09
Lane Change-Certified
A4A. Berry, Grace
Second Grade Teacher
Lincon Elementary
BA to MA
A4B. Aguilar, Roselia
Instructional Coach
Districtwide
MA+15 to MA+30
Stipends-Certified
A5A. Sampson, Carita
Teacher Mentor
Bloom Board
Thurgood Marshall
$3,000
A5B. Johnson, Davinese
Teacher Mentor
McKinley Elementary
$3,000
A5C. Lawler, Mallory
Teacher Mentor
McKinley Elementary
$3,000
A5D. Pappas, Diana
Teacher Mentor
McKinley Elementary
$3,000
A5E. Perez, Mirella
Teacher Mentor
McKinley Elementary
$3,000
A5F. Mazie, Amekia
Teacher Mentor
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
$3,000
A5G. Prusko, Michelle
Teacher Mentor
Thurgood Marshall
$3,000
A5H. Silva, Nora
Teacher Mentor
Thurgood Marshall
$3,000
A5I. Whigham, Carmetha
Teacher Mentor
Roosevelt Middle School
$3,000
A5J. Tonkinson, Stacey
Proximity Teacher Mentor
Roosevelt Middle School
$3,000
A5K. Roberson, Marion
Teacher Mentor
Roosevelt Middle School
$3,000
A5L. Aguilar, Roselia
Teacher Mentor
Grant Elementary/Primary
$3,000
A5M. Cain, Barbara
Teacher Mentor
Grant Elementary/Primary
$3,000
A5N. Miedzianowski, Christina
Teacher Mentor
Grant Elementary/Primary
$3,000
A50. McKinney, Mary
Teacher Mentor
Lincoln Elementary
$3,000
A5P. Reid, Tonisia
Teacher Mentor
Lincoln Elementary
$3,000
A5Q. Kauffmann, Maryann
Teacher Mentor
Lincoln Primary- ECC
$3,000
Extra-Curricular - Stipends
A6A. Stadler, Adam
Safety Patrol
Grant Elementary
$1,600
A6B. Fallon, Julie
Student Council
Grant Elementary
$1,600
A6C. Sterrett, Sydney
Girls on the Run
Grant Elementary
$1,600
A6D. Nardi, Chad
Girls on the Run
Grant Elementary
$1,600
A6E. Roman, Jasmine
Cheerleading (Boys Season)
Grant Elementary
$450.00
A6F. O'Mara, Melissa
Cheerleading (Girls Season)
Grant Elementary
$450.00
A6G. Stadler, Adam
Girls Basketball Coach
Grant Elementary
$2,000
A6H. Mata, Elizabeth
Amistad House Leader
Grant Elementary
$31.50
A61. Prempas, Joy
Reveur House Leader
Grant Elementary
$31.50
A6J. Butler, Summer
Isibinid House Leader
Grant Elementary
$31.50
A6K. Feldman, Sydney
Altruismo House Leader
Grant Elementary
$31.50
A6L. Prempas, Joy
Art Club
Grant Elementary
$1,600
A6M. Iarrapino, Gino
Soccer Club
Grant Elementary
$900
A6N. Carvajal, Juan
Soccer Club
Grant Elementary
$1,600
A60. Schmidt, Mark
Lunch Supervision
Lincoln Elementary
$25.00
A6P. Lent, Spencer
Lunch Supervision
Lincoln Elementary
$25.00
A6Q. Graham, Tanesha
Lunch Supervision
Lincoln Elementary
$25.00
A6R. Brown, Artric
Lunch Supervision
Lincoln Elementary
$25.00
A6S. Schmidt, Mark
Boys Basketball
Lincoln Elementary
$2,000
A6T. Schmidt, Mark
Girls Basketball
Lincoln Elementary
$2,000
A6U. Schmidt, Mark
Athletic Director- Districtwide
Lincoln Elementary
$1,300
A6V. Brown, Artric
Girls on the Run
Lincoln Elementary
$1,600
A6W. Hatchett, Dr. Robin
Girls on the Run
Lincoln Elementary
$1,600
A6X. Lent, Spencer
Choir
Lincoln Elementary
$1,600
A6Y. Fulton, Seraya
Art Club
Lincoln Elementary
$1,600
A6Z. Lent, Spencer
Safety Patrol
Lincoln Elementary
$31.50
A6AA. D'Attomo, Susan
Book Club
Lincoln Elementary
$31.50
A6AB. Brown, Daphne
Cheerleading Girls Season
Lincoln Elementary
$450
A6AC. Brown, Daphne
Cheerleading Boys Season
Lincoln Elementary
$450
A6AD. Reid, Tonisia
House System Leader- Amistad
Lincoln Elementary
$31.50
A6AE. Peoples, Dawn
House System Leader- Isibindi
Lincoln Elementary
$31.50
A6AF. Fulton, Seraya
House System Leader- Altruismo
Lincoln Elementary
$31.50
A6AG. Engle, Katelyn
Girls on the Run
McKinley Elementary
$1,000
A6AH. Rivas, Lauren
Girls on the Run
McKinley Elementary
$1,000
A6AI. Brown, Cathy
Girls on the Run
McKinley Elementary
$1,000
A6AJ. Engle, Katelyn
Girls Season Cheerleading
McKinley Elementary
$450
A6AK. Engle, Katelyn
Boys Season Cheerleading
McKinley Elementary
$450
A6AL. Folino, Britney
Girls Basketball
McKinley Elementary
$2,000
A6AM. Conley, Tina
Choir
McKinley Elementary
$1,600
A6AN. Sardinas, Sabrina
House System Leader
McKinley Elementary
$31.50
A6AO. Pelegrino, Tracy
Art Club
McKinley Elementary
$31.50
A6AP. Folino, Britney
Soccer Club
McKinley Elementary
$31.50
A6AQ. Sampson, Carita
Girls on the Run
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
$1,000
A6AR. Prusko, Michelle
Girls on the Run
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
$1,000
A6AS. Crowder, Dante
Girls Season Cheerleading
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
$450
A6AT. Crowder, Dante
Boys Season Cheerleading
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
$450
A6AU. Barretto, Keisha
Boys Basketball
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
$2,000
A6AV. Barretto, Keisha
Girls Basketball
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
$2,000
A6AW.Edwards, Ethan
Co-ed Soccer
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
$31.50
A6AX. Edwards, Ethan
Track
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
$31.50
A6AY. Barretto, Keisha
House System Leader- Amistad
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
$31.50
A6AZ. Johnson, Davinese
House System Leader- Reveur
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
$31.50
A6AAA. Miller, Beth
House System Leader- Isibindi
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
$31.50
A6AAB. Sampson, Carita
House System Leader- Altruismo
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
$31.50
A6AAC.Oppegard, Kelsey
Art Club
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
$31.50
A6AAD. Urbanos, Megan
Music Club
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
$31.50
A6AAE. Urbanos, Megan
Choir
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
$1,600
A6AAF. Edwards, Ethan
Soccer
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
$31.50
A6AAG. Johnson, Davinese
House System Leader- Reveur
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
$31.50
A6AAH. Larson, Tamara
Boys 6th & 7th Grade Soccer
Roosevelt Middle School
$31.50
A6AAI. Martinez, Addison
Boys 8th Grade Soccer
Roosevelt Middle School
$31.50
A6AAJ. McCaa, Kerry
Girls 8th Grade Basketball
Roosevelt Middle School
$3,150
A6AAK. Donovan, Mary
Girls 6th & 7th Grade Basketball
Roosevelt Middle School
$3,150
A6AAL. Donovan, Mary
District Athletic Director
Roosevelt Middle School
$1,300
A6AAM. Posey, Jon
Boys Cross Country
Roosevelt Middle School
$31.50
A6AAN. Green, Kimberly
Girls Cross Country
Roosevelt Middle School
$31.50
A6AAO. McCaa, Kerry
Boys 6th & 7th Grade Basketball
Roosevelt Middle School
$3,150
FMLA – Certified- Intermittent
A7. Hatchett, Dr. Robin
Program Supervisor
Lincoln Elementary School
FMLA-Classified- Intermittent
A8. Murray, Latasha
District Registered Nurse
Lincoln Elementary School
September 5,2023- June 30, 2024
Leave of Absence- Classified
A9. Copeland, Shirley
Lunchroom Supervisor
McKinley Elementary School
August13,2023- September 17, 2023
Resignation- Classified
A10A. Rojo, Maria
Teacher Assistant
Lincoln Primary
Effective August 22, 2023
A10B. Zaragosa, Jose
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Roosevelt Middle School
Effective August 24, 2023
Employment - Permanent Substitute Teacher
A11. Cunningham, Dorothy
Proximity Classroom
Roosevelt Middle School
Effective September 5, 2023
Internal Candidate
$40,000
B. Facility Usage
1. World Deliverance Christian Center to use McKinley Elementary Gymnasium on Friday, September 29, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Purpose: To invest in the children of Bellwood by having an inclusive event to wish the children a great academic school year.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. Riales, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Arredondo, Ms. Eubanks
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
18. A motion was made by Ms. Riales, seconded by Ms. Eubanks, to approve ratifying the poll
vote taken on Wednesday, August 30th, for Empowerment Church to use Marshall Elementary Gymnasium on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Purpose: Community Wide Empowerment Family & Friends Service.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. Riales, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Arredondo, Ms. Eubanks
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
19. A motion was made by Mr. Morton, seconded by Ms. Eubanks, to approve the revised scheduled calendar for the Board of Education. Meetings will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 p.m.
VOTE: AYES: 7 Ms. Riales, Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Arredondo, Ms. Eubanks
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
20. New Business
Ms. Riales informed the Board that she took the Community Service Leaders to Fred Hampton Jr. Dad's 73rd Birthday.
Dr. Hansen mentioned that the Chambers of Commerce event will be held on October 5, 2023.
21. Unfinished Business
Dr. Hansen stated that the Parent mentoring program contract is being looked over by our Attorney's.
22. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Ms. Riales seconded by Mrs. Perez to adjourn the Regular
Board Meeting at 7:22 p.m. with a voice vote all in favor Aye or Nay. The Ayes have it meeting adjourned.
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