West Central Reporter

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met March 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by the Board President, Mr. Griffin

2. ROLL CALL

Present: President Mr. Griffin, and Board Members: Clark-Smith, Arredondo, Perez, Morton, Riales, Eubanks

Also Present: Superintendent Dr. Stockton, Director of Finance Ms. Baptist, Director of Bilingual Services Mrs. Oldendorf, Coordinator of Buildings & Grounds Ms. Rodriguez, Director of Technology Mr. Daniels, Communication Coordinator Ms. Thomas, Executive Assistant Mrs. Walton, and Attorney Miller

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Board President led the audience into the Pledge of Allegiance.

4. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

None

5. Special Presentation: Dr. Stockton & Ms. Riales

Dr. Stockton presented Mr. Burnham with a Certificate from Illinois State Board of Education in recognizing his hard work and dedication to his students and his ongoing accomplishments and ongoing commitment to continuous school improvement.

Ms. Riales presented certificates to the Community Leadership Team (CSL) for all their hard work and dedication throughout the school year.

6. A motion was made by Ms. Arredondo, seconded by Ms. Riales, to approve to ratify the poll vote taken on February 7, 2024, for McKinley Elementary School Fund Raiser. Staff will work side by side with McDonald staff.

VOTE: AYES: 7 Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Eubanks, Ms. Arredondo, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales

NAYS: 0

ABSTAIN: 0

ABSENT: 0

MOTION CARRIED

7. A motion was made by Ms. Riales, seconded by Ms. Eubanks, approve to ratify the poll vote taken on February 8, 2024, for Lincoln Primary School Fund Raiser to sell Double Good Popcorn.

VOTE: AYES: 7 Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Eubanks, Ms. Arredondo, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales

NAYS: 0

ABSTAIN: 0

ABSENT: 0

MOTION CARRIED

8. A motion was made by Ms. Riales, seconded by Mr. Morton, to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Bellwood School District and Bellwood Education Association for Instructional Coaches.

VOTE: AYES: 7 Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Eubanks, Ms. Arredondo, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales

NAYS: 0

ABSTAIN:0

ABSENT: 0

MOTION CARRIED

9. (Tabled) the Resolution Authorizing the Sale, Donation, or Disposal of Surplus Personal Property of the Bellwood School District 88.

10. A motion was made by Mr. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Morton, to approve Casa Mendoza LLC to replace the painted floors with Epoxy at Thurgood Marshall in the amount of $20,412.00.

VOTE: AYES: 7 Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Eubanks, Ms. Arredondo, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales

NAYS: 0

ABSTAIN: 0

ABSENT: 0

MOTION CARRIED

11. A motion was made by Mr. Morton, seconded by Mr. Griffin, to approve the Bill List in the amount of $1,581,080.66.

VOTE: AYES: 7 Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Eubanks, Ms. Arredondo, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales

NAYS: 0

ABSTAIN: 0

ABSENT: 0

MOTION CARRIED

12. A motion was made by Mr. Morton, seconded by Ms. Arredondo, to approve the

Engagement Letter of Robert W. Baird & Company as Underwriter on borrowing activities associated with the potential referendum bond issuance in 2024 or 2025.

VOTE: AYES: 7 Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Eubanks, Ms. Arredondo, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales

NAYS: 0

ABSTAIN: 0

ABSENT: 0

MOTION CARRIED

13. A motion was made by Ms. Riales, seconded by Mr. Morton, to approve the Engagement Letter of Chapman & Cutler LL as Bond Counsel on borrowing activities associated with the potential referendum bond issuance in 2024 or 2025.

VOTE: AYES: 7 Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Eubanks, Ms. Arredondo, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales

NAYS: 0

ABSTAIN: 0

ABSENT: 0

MOTION CARRIED

14. CLOSED SESSION

A motion was made by Ms. Arredondo, seconded by Ms. Riales, that the Board will go into closed session at 6:38 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 Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Eubanks, Ms. Arredondo, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales

NAYS: 0

ABSTAIN: 0

ABSENT: 0

MOTION CARRIED

15. BOARD RECONVENED TO REGULAR SESSION

A motion was made by Mr. Morton, second by Ms. Arredondo, to reconvene the regular session at 7:13 p.m.

VOTE: AYES: 7 Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Eubanks, Ms. Arredondo, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales

NAYS: 0

ABSTAIN: 0

ABSENT: 0

MOTION CARRIED

16. CONSIDER CONSENT AGENDA VOICE VOTE ITEMS AND ROLL CALL

AGENDA ITEMS

A motion was made by Ms. Riales, seconded by Mrs. Perez, to approve agenda items (A-C) as presented in closed session.

A. ACTION REGARDING PERSONNEL

Certified Staff - Employment

A1A. Williams, Darien

Eighth Grade Social Studies Teacher Roosevelt Middle School

MA

Step 10

$55,000

A1B. Rhodes, Jada

March 6, 2024

Permanent Substitute Teacher

McKinley Elementary School

$40,000

March 6, 2024

Classified Staff - Employment

A2A. Carter, Leonardo

Maintenance Worker

Districtwide

$33.08

March 6, 2024

A2B. Buford, Alexus

Building Assistant

Roosevelt Middle School

Scale 11

Step 4

$ 16.44

March 6, 2024

A2C. Miller, Ashley

Building Secretary

Roosevelt Middle School

Scale 10

Step 8

$17.80

March 11, 2024

A2D. Carr, Cheryl

Building Assistant

McKinley Elementary School

Scale 11

Step 8

$17.80

March 6, 2024

Certified Staff – Lane Change

A3A. Butler, Summer

Third Grade Teacher

Grant Elementary School

MA+15

To

MA+45

A3B. Saleh, Christina

First Grade Teacher

Lincoln Elementary School

BA+15

To

MA

A3C. Brown, Daphane

Social Worker

Lincoln Elementary School

MA+45

To

MA+60

A3D. Meinert, Jessica

Reading Specialist

Lincoln Primary/ Early Childhood Center MA+30

To

MA+45

Resignation - Classified

A4. Scott- Funchess, Lori

Special Education Teacher AssistantMcKinley Elementary

June 30, 2024

Classified Staff - Job Abandonment

A5. Reynolds, James

Bus Assistant

Transportation Department

January 25, 2024

Certified Staff - Non- Renewal and Re-Classification

A6. O'Brien- Williams, Bridget

Special Education Program Supervisor

To Special Education Resource Teacher

August 2024

VOTE: AYES: 7 Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Eubanks, Ms. Arredondo, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales

NAYS: 0

ABSTAIN: 0

ABSENT: 0

MOTION CARRIED

17. A motion was made by Mr. Morton, seconded by Ms. Riales, to approve the Resolution Authorizing Non-Renewal of Administrative Contract and Reclassification to Classroom Teaching Position.

VOTE: AYES: 7 Mrs. Clark-Smith, Mr. Griffin, Ms. Eubanks, Ms. Arredondo, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Morton, Ms. Riales

NAYS: 0

ABSTAIN: 0

ABSENT: 0

MOTION CARRIED

18. New Business

None

19. Unfinished Business

None

20. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Ms. Riales, seconded by Ms. Arredondo, to adjourn the Regular Board Meeting at 7:16 p.m. with a voice vote all in favor Aye or Nay.

The Ayes have it, meeting adjourned.

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