BREMEN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 228

BREMEN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 228
15233 Pulaski Road ~ Midlothian, IL 60445
Phone: 708/389-1175 ~ Fax: 708/389-2552
Web: www.bhsd228.com
Bremen High School 708/371-3600 Hillcrest High School 708/799-7000
Tinley Park High School 708/532-1900 Oak Forest High School 708/687-0500
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL ~ TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2009
1 President Stearns called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Call to Order
2 Board of Education
Present:
Absent:
Central Office & Principals
Present:
Absent:
Mr. Browne, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Kirkton, Mr. Turner, Ms. Stearns
Pastor Mensing, Mrs. Riester
Mr. Kendall, Mr. O’Malley, Dr. Mendenhall, Dr. Williams,
Dr. Corbin, Mr. Strietelmeier, Ms. DeVos, Dr. Kibelkis,
Dr. Zielinski, Mrs. Simms, Dr. Wilson
None
3 Mrs. Gleason moved to approve the regular and closed session minutes of June 16,
2009. Mr. Kirkton seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:
Ayes: Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Kirkton, Mr. Browne, Mr. Turner, Ms. Stearns
Nays: None
4 Ms. Stearns opened the floor to the public for comments. The following individuals
spoke on behalf of Ron Czarnecki, who was suspended from his baseball coaching
position at Oak Forest High School: Gary Johnson (Midlothian), Jim Hall (Lockport),
Tim Smith (District 220), Al Leslie (Oak Forest), Michael Marciano (Palos Heights),
Peggy Leslie (Oak Forest), Joe Czarnecki (Oak Forest), Jim Scharnhorst (Oak Forest),
Jerry Muller (Oak Forest), Debbie McEvoy (Oak Forest), Tim Kristin (Oak Forest),
Ralph Provenzano (Oak Forest), Gary Foster (Tinley Park), James Sutera (Oak Lawn),
Jay Czarnecki (Vernon Hills), Jim Smyth (Oak Forest), and Matthew Zubek (Oak
Forest). In addition, Attorney Larry Thompson (Lockport) spoke regarding a FOIA
request he filed, his request to be placed on the Board meeting agenda, and in
support of Mr. Czarnecki. Mr. Kendall stated personnel matters cannot be
discussed in an open forum and thanked all who spoke for their concern,
compassion, and thoughts. There being no further public comments, Ms. Stearns
closed the floor.
Roll Call
Minutes
Communications
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1 Freedom of Information Act Requests
Since the last Board meeting information was requested regarding a personnel
matter with coach Ron Czarnecki.
Superintendent’s
Report
Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Kendall spoke regarding an agenda item for the recommendation of approval of
the Joint Faculty Association’s new contract. He commended Mr. John Kane, Ms.
Laurel Dieskow and other members of the JFA negotiating team as well as District
Administrators Mr. Tom O’Malley and Ms. Evisha Ford for working diligently and
collaboratively in these tough economic times to provide District 228 JFA members
and the Board of Education with a fair and financially responsible contract for the
next three years.
2 Mrs. Gleason reported that she felt privileged to sit on the scholarship committee
for Representative Will Davis and noted that out of eight scholarships, four were
awarded to District 228 students.
Mr. Browne stated he attended the Village of Hazel Crest’s recent Board meeting
where District 228 received approximately $203,000 in TIF funds from the Palmer
Lake area. Mr. Browne also asked for a moment of silence for Larry Crotty, the
husband of Senator Maggie Crotty, who recently lost his battle with cancer.
3 Mrs. Gleason reported that the Finance Committee met on July 14 to discuss
monthly financial items, the CDS 2009‐10 tentative budget, Plasco Trac software for
a pilot at Hillcrest High School as well as the need for a 4/5’s teacher for Delta Day
School, the need to add an LEA position for out of district annual reviews for IEP
students, and the salary consideration for non‐union staff.
Mr. Browne reported that the Policy Committee met on July 13 and reviewed PRESS
recommendations, which is our subscription to the Illinois Association of School
Board’s policy recommendation service.
Mrs. Gleason reported that the Personnel Committee met on July 14 to discuss
certificated staff employment, a resignation, and a request for one section of an
Economics/Government class to reduce class size. Also discussed was a request for
an IEP facilitator/Local Education Agency Representative to assist psychologists with
IEP meetings, a request for four sections for the Delta Day program, support staff
resignations, and a termination.
4 Mr. O’Malley presented item 8.1 including Bills, Addendum to Bills, Payroll, and
CDS Bills. Mrs. Gleason moved to approve item 8.1. Mr. Turner seconded the
motion. Roll call vote indicated:
Ayes:
Nays:
Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Turner, Mr. Browne, Mr. Kirkton, Ms. Stearns
None
Mr. O’Malley presented item 8.2 – FY2010 CDS Tentative Budget. Mrs. Gleason
moved to approve item 8.2. Mr. Browne seconded the motion. Roll call vote
indicated:
Ayes:
Nays:
Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Browne, Mr. Kirkton, Mr. Turner, Ms. Stearns
None
Board Member
Reports
Committee Reports
New Business
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Mr. O’Malley presented item 8.3 – Plasco Trac Software to assist with the tardy
program as a pilot at Hillcrest High School. Mrs. Gleason moved to approve item
8.3. Mr. Kirkton seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:
Ayes: Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Kirkton, Mr. Browne, Mr. Turner, Ms. Stearns
Nays: None
Dr. Williams presented item 8.4 – One Section of Economics/Government at Oak
Forest High School to reduce class sizes. Mr. Turner moved to approve item 8.4.
Mr. Kirkton seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:
Ayes: Mr. Turner, Mr. Kirkton, Mr. Browne, Mrs. Gleason, Ms. Stearns
Nays: None
Mr. Kendall presented item 8.5 – Policy, 1 st & Final Reading. Mrs. Gleason moved
to approve item 8.5 including sections:
• 4:55 Use of Credit & Procurement Cards
• 4:170 Safety
• 5:185 Family & Medical Leave
Mr. Kirkton seconded the motion. Mrs. Gleason asked for clarification regarding
FMLA leaves. Roll call vote indicated:
Ayes: Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Kirkton, Mr. Browne, Mr. Turner, Ms. Stearns
Nays: None
Mr. Kendall presented item 8.6 – Policy, 1 st Reading, and stated if approved 2 nd and
final reading would take place at the August 18, 2009 Board meeting. Mrs. Gleason
moved to approve item 8.6 including sections:
• 4:130 Free & Reduced‐Price Food Services
• 5:35 Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act
• 5:310 Compensatory Time Off
• 7:60 Residence
Mr. Turner seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:
Ayes: Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Turner, Mr. Browne, Mr. Kirkton, Ms. Stearns
Nays: None
Mr. Kendall presented item 8.7 – 2009‐10 SCOPE Dues in the amount of $2,120
with no increase from the 2008‐09 school year. SCOPE acts as a liaison by providing
schools with legislative information, provides legislators and the Governor with
educational information, and works to identify school problems and seek solutions.
Mr. Turner moved to approve item 8.7. Mr. Kirkton seconded the motion. Roll call
vote indicated:
Ayes:
Nays:
Mr. Turner, Mr. Kirkton, Mr. Browne, Mrs. Gleason, Ms. Stearns
None
Dr. Mendenhall presented item 8.8 – L.E.A. (Local Education Agency)
Representative position. Mrs. Gleason moved to approve item 8.8. Mr. Turner
seconded the motion. Ms. Stearns asked if the intention is to have this person work
on out of district issues so internal staff can focus the internal issues. Mr. Kendall
confirmed. Roll call vote indicated:
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Ayes:
Nays:
Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Turner, Mr. Browne, Mr. Kirkton, Ms. Stearns
None
Dr. Mendenhall presented item 8.9 – Delta Day School Teacher. Mrs. Gleason
moved to approve item 8.9. Mr. Browne seconded the motion. Mrs. Gleason noted
out of $84,000 more than half is covered by stimulus money. Mr. Browne
applauded the administration for creating the Delta Day Program to help students
who come in after 10‐day enrollment. Mr. Browne also asked parents to be sure
their children are enrolled in school and start school on the first official day of
school. Roll call vote indicated:
Ayes:
Nays:
Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Browne, Mr. Kirkton, Mr. Turner, Ms. Stearns
None
Dr. Mendenhall presented item 8.10 – Personnel. Mrs. Gleason moved to approve
item 8.10. Mr. Kirkton seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:
Ayes: Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Kirkton, Mr. Browne, Mr. Turner, Ms. Stearns
Nays: None
Certificated Staff
Resignation
Darlene Blakely Special Ed. Teacher Tinley Park HS
Employment
Danielle Mikos Special Ed. Teacher Bremen HS
Gregory Postweiler Special Ed. Teacher Tinley Park HS
Corey Bailey Special Ed. Teacher Tinley Park HS
Dale Delaney P.E. Teacher Bremen HS
Scott Walker English Teacher Bremen HS
Susan Baley Special Ed. Teacher Hillcrest HS
Deanna Scholl Special Ed. Teacher Hillcrest HS
Educational Support Personnel
Employment
Yaminah Outlaw Bookkeeper Hillcrest HS
Marlene Reynolds P‐T Supervisor’s Secretary Tinley Park HS
Change in Position
Gerald Balaszek Night Supervisor Bremen HS
Resignation
Ellen Misner P‐T Supervisor’s Secretary Bremen HS
Pamela Werr P‐T Supervisor’s Secretary Tinley Park HS
Medical Leave
Stephanie Baldwin Technical Support Specialist District
1 At 8:30 p.m., Mr. Turner made a motion to move to closed session to consider
information regarding the appointment, employment, performance or dismissal of
an employee or officer, and negotiations. Mrs. Gleason seconded the motion. Roll
call vote indicated:
Closed Session
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Ayes:
Nays:
Mr. Turner, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Browne, Mr. Kirkton, Ms. Stearns
None
At 10:05 p.m., Mrs. Gleason made a motion to return to public session. Mr. Turner
seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:
Ayes:
Nays:
Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Turner, Mr. Browne, Mr. Kirkton, Ms. Stearns
None
1 Mr. Kirkton moved to approve a Notice to Remedy for staff number 2009A as
discussed in closed session. Mrs. Gleason seconded the motion. Roll call vote
indicated:
Ayes: Mr. Kirkton, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Browne, Mr. Turner, Ms. Stearns
Nays: None
Mr. Kirkton moved to approve a disciplinary suspension for staff number 2009B as
discussed in closed session. Mrs. Gleason seconded the motion. Roll call vote
indicated:
Ayes:
Nays:
Mr. Kirkton, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Browne, Mr. Turner, Ms. Stearns
None
Mr. Kirkton moved to terminate a weekend custodian as of July 22, 2009 due to job
abandonment as discussed in closed session. Mrs. Gleason seconded the motion.
Roll call vote indicated:
Ayes:
Nays:
Mr. Kirkton, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Browne, Mr. Turner, Ms. Stearns
None
2 Mrs. Gleason moved to approve the employment contract for the Joint Faculty
Association. Mr. Browne seconded the motion. Mrs. Gleason thanked Mr.
O’Malley and the JFA for their hard work to complete this process. Mr. O’Malley
thanked all members of the JFA negotiating committee and the district negotiating
committee and stated if our financial/economic situation were different, this
agreement could have been completed earlier. Roll call vote indicated:
Ayes: Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Browne, Mr. Kirkton, Mr. Turner, Ms. Stearns
Nays: None
3 Mr. Kirkton moved to approve the 2009‐10 non‐union salary recommendation.
Mrs. Gleason seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:
Ayes: Mr. Kirkton, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Browne, Mr. Turner, Ms. Stearns
Nays: None
4 Mr. Kirkton announced the following:
Personnel Committee 8/11/09 11:00 a.m. Ad Center
Finance Committee 8/11/09 7:00 p.m. Ad Center
Board of Education Mtg. 8/18/09 7:00 p.m. Oak Forest HS
5 At 10:12 p.m., Mrs. Gleason made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Turner seconded the
motion. Voice vote was unanimous.
Personnel
JFA Contract
Non‐Union Salaries
Announcements
Adjournment
President
Secretary
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