Board of Education Meeting - Yorkville CUSD 115

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGOF THE BOARD OF EDUCATIONYORKVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 115KENDALL AND KANE COUNTIES ILLINOIS,ON THE 19th OF MARCH, 2012 AT 7:00 P.M.1. – Call To Order1.01- 1.02 At Roll Call, the following members were present: Mr. Athens,Dr. Brenart, Dr. Burks, Mr. Fisher, Mr. Gengler, Mrs. Shields, andMr. Dockstader. Also in attendance were Dr. Scott Wakeley,Superintendent; Mr. Tim Shimp, Associate Superintendent; members ofDistrict administrative staff; community members; Kathy Farren, reporterfor Kendall County Record; Marilynn Thompson, reporter for WSPY; andMrs. Anderson, Board Recording Secretary.1.03 The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.1.04 Mr. Fisher read the Districts’ Mission Statement.2. – Public CommentThere was no Public Comment.3.01 – Committee ReportsApplied Learning and TechnologyApplied Learning and Technology committee did not meet this month.Organizational OversightMr. Gengler reviewed the discussion in the Organizational OversightCommittee meeting: head lice procedure; Epi-pen procedure; andadditional staff for the 2012/2013 school year.FinanceMrs. Shields reviewed the discussion in the Finance committee:2012/2013 registration fees; bidding process for Property/CasualtyInsurance; and Arbor Management service changes.Site ManagementMr. Gengler reviewed the discussion in the Site Management Committeemeeting: review of last years’ building and grounds projects; review ofLife Safety projects; architect search; negotiation of city property behindthe YHSA parking lot; YHS/YHSA gymnasium lighting; and YHSgymnasium floor refinishing.Mr. Fisher questioned if the District has recently compared prices forWaste Management services? Dr. Wakeley replied he would check withMr. DeBolt and will report back to the Board.1

Mr. Fisher questioned if the District is aligned with the electronic law notto throw anything in the garbage with a transfer. Mr. Adkins replied theDistrict recycles all of our electronics.4.01 – Consent AgendaDr. Burks moved and Mr. Fisher seconded to approve: the minutes of theFebruary 27, 2012 Board of Education Meeting; the minutes of theFebruary 27, 2012 Executive Session Meeting; the minutes of the March12, 2012 Committee Meeting; the Activities Fund Report for February,2012; the Final Bills and Claims for February, 2012 in the amount of$41,376.51; and the Bills and Claims for March in the amount of$1,002,118.86; and destroy September 13, 2010 and September 27, 2010Executive Session Tapes. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Dr. Burks, Mr. Fisher, Mr.Athens, Dr. Brenart, Mr. Gengler, Mrs. Shields, and Mr. Dockstader.Nay: None. Motion unanimously carried with 7 aye votes and 0 nayvotes.5.01 – Treasurer ReportsMs. Parisi reviewed the treasurer reports from February. Mr. Fishermoved and Mr. Gengler seconded to approve the Treasurer Reports aspresented. Motion unanimously carried on a voice vote.6.01 – RetirementsMr. Gengler moved and Mr. Fisher seconded to approve the followingretirements: Karen Gottschalk, intent to retire at the end of the 2015-2016school year with all benefits available under the retirement section listedin Article XII, Section 13B, of the 2010-2013 contract. Roll Call Vote:Aye: Mr. Gengler, Mr. Fisher, Mr. Athens, Dr. Brenart, Dr. Burks, Mrs.Shields, and Mr. Dockstader. Nay: None. Motion unanimously carriedwith 7 aye votes and 0 nay votes.6.02 – ResignationsMr. Gengler moved and Mr. Fisher seconded to approve the followingresignations: Nicole DeMatteo, YHS mathematics and science teacher,effective the end of the 2011-2012 school year; Daniel Nejman, BBESphysical education teacher, effective the end of the 2011-2012 schoolyear; Kathryn Sover, GRES 4th grade teacher, effective the end of the2011-2012 school year; Randi Christensen, early childhood teacher,effective the end of the 2011-2012 school year; Kristen Schnackel, CCGS1st grade teacher, effective the end of the 2011-2012 school year; RyanWagner, YHSA social studies teacher, effective the end of the 2011-2012school year; Courtney Damm, YHS business teacher, effective the end ofthe 2011-2012 school year; Matt Slusher, YHS physical education teacher,effective the end of the 2011-2012 school year. Motion unanimouslycarried on a voice vote.2

6.03 – ReassignmentMr. Gengler moved and Mr. Fisher seconded to approve the followingtransfer: Jeff Szymczak, per employee request, reassign Yorkville MiddleSchool Principal to a to be determined certified position for the 2012-2013school year. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Mr. Gengler, Mr. Fisher, Mr. Athens,Dr. Brenart, Dr. Burks, Mrs. Shields, and Mr. Dockstader. Nay: None.Motion unanimously carried with 7 aye votes and 0 nay votes.6.04 – HiresMr. Gengler moved and Mr. Athens seconded to approve the followinghires: Nicole Williams, ACES half-time LD teacher for the remainder ofthe 2011-2012 school year at BS+12;B for $12,870.32; and Sarah Martin,YHS guidance counselor for the 2012-2013 school year at MS+O;B for$43,137. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Mr. Gengler, Mr. Athens, Dr. Brenart, Dr.Burks, Mr. Fisher, Mrs. Shields, and Mr. Dockstader. Nay: None.Motion unanimously carried with 7 aye votes and 0 nay votes.6.05– TenureMr. Fisher moved and Mr. Gengler seconded to approve tenure for thefollowing fifty-five teachers: Jennifer Alice, BBES; Christine Bartlett,BBES; Alejandra Bistrain, BBES; Cara Blevins, YA/YHS; Jory Bodi, YA;Jonathan Bridge, BBES; Katherine Calder, YA/YHS; Audrey Campbell,CCGS/YGS; Jessica Danzer, YMS; Dixie Draper, YHS; Michael Duback,YA/YHS; Jennifer Egetimeier, YMS; Luke Engelhardt, YHS; KimberlyEtienne, YA; Bruce Feldman, YHS; Laura Froehlich, YA; CarolynFrymark, YIS; Lucia Girolamo, YIS; Christine Glenn, YA/YHS;Kimberly Groth, BBES; Kim Gyssler, YMS/YHS; Erin Hairrell, YMS;Teresa Hanson, YIS; Bradley Holehan, YA; Jackie Hovious, YHS; AshleyHulka, GRES; Jamie Jacobs, ACES/BGS; Jeffrey Janssen, YMS; AllisonJohnson, ACES; Jennifer Jones, YA/YHS; Denise Kachlic, YA; RobertKrawczyk, YHS; Rachel Lane, YMS; Patrice Lawson, BBES; DanielLitzhoff, YIS; Lauren Livingston, YMS; Keira Mandley, BGS/YGS;Jessica McCaslin, CCGS; Levi McCulloch, YHS; Emma McGuire,YA/YHS; Laura Olson, BBES; Jeannine Pacetti, YHS; ChristopherPalmisano, YMS; Jeffery Perzee, YA; Jaclyn Pezeshki, YIS; MelissaReece, YMS; Wamecca Rodriguez, YMS/YA; Kelli Saner, ACES; ReneeSartore, Dist.; Karen Schmidt, BBES; Nathan Schroll, YHS; Joel Sischo,YMS; Staci Spencer, YA/YHS; Melissa Wojowski, and YHS; JoyceYattoni, YMS. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Mr. Fisher, Mr. Gengler, Mr. Athens,Dr. Brenart, Dr. Burks, Mrs. Shields, and Mr. Dockstader. Nay: None.Motion unanimously carried with 7 aye votes and 0 nay votes.3

7. New Business7.01 – IHSA MembershipMr. Fisher moved and Dr. Burks seconded to continue to be recognized bythe Illinois State Board of Education, confirming that the District hasvoted to accept and abide by the Constitution and By-Laws of the IllinoisHigh School Association for the year July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.Roll Call Vote: Aye: Mr. Fisher, Dr. Burks, Mr. Athens, Dr. Brenart, Mr.Gengler, Mrs. Shields, and Mr. Dockstader. Nay: None. Motionunanimously carried with 7 aye votes and 0 nay votes.7.02 – IESA MembershipMr. Fisher moved and Dr. Burks seconded to approve for YorkvilleMiddle School to participate in IESA for the 2012-2013 school year for$730.00. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Mr. Fisher, Dr. Burks, Mr. Athens, Dr.Brenart, Mr. Gengler, Mrs. Shields, and Mr. Dockstader. Nay: None.Motion unanimously carried with 7 aye votes and 0 nay votes.8. Old Business8.01 – 2012/2013 Registration FeesMs. Parisi reviewed the 2012-2013 registration fees for the 2012 – 2013school year. Early childhood at-risk will be $ 58.00 (due to the Districtno longer receiving grant monies to fund this program); kindergarten feeswill remain at $70.00; 1 st – 3 rd grade will remain at $96.00, 4 th – 5 th will bereduced from $104.00 to $100.00; and 6 th grade will remain at $118.50.The middle school fees will also remain the same for 7 th grade at $136.50and 8 th grade at $104.50. The proposed high school fees for 9 th grade willbe reduced from $61.00 to $50.00; 10 th grade will be reduced from $57.00to $46.00; 11 th grade will be reduced for $57.00 to $46.00; and 12 th gradewill be reduced from $57.00 to $46.00; along with additional course feeswhich have been modified. Mr. Fisher moved and Mrs. Shields secondedto approve the registration fees for the 2012/2013 school year aspresented. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Mr. Fisher, Mrs. Shields, Mr. Athens, Dr.Brenart, Dr. Burks, Mr. Gengler, and Mr. Dockstader. Nay: None.Motion unanimously carried with 7 aye votes and 0 nay votes.8.02 – 2012/2013 Staffing RequestsDr. Bogner discussed the needs of the District to meet the 2012-2013curriculum and initiatives based on the current enrollment figures andstudent growth projections. The District used a 2% growth projectionrequiring additional staff at: BGS 3 rd grade; ACES 5 th grade; and 8.3 FTEat YHS. The buildings will adjust their teachers per grade depending onclass sizes. Dr. Burks moved and Dr. Brenart seconded to approve thestaffing requests for the 2012-2013 school year as presented. Roll Call4

Vote: Aye: Dr. Burks, Dr. Brenart, Mr. Athens, Mr. Fisher, Mr. Gengler,Mrs. Shields, and Mr. Dockstader. Nay: None. Motion unanimouslycarried with 7 aye votes and 0 nay votes.8.03 – Health PoliciesDr. Bogner presented two new medical policies for head lice and Epipens.Both policies were drafted by our attorney and researched by ourDistrict nurse Maribeth Surma. The District is expediting the process forapproving these procedures for the safety of our students. Mr. Genglerasked if the nurses will receive training for the new Epi-pen procedure.Dr. Bogner replied our District nurse will ensure all of the nurses areproperly trained. Dr. Brenart moved and Mr. Fisher seconded to approvethe head lice and Epi-Pen procedures as presented. Motion unanimouslycarried on a voice vote.Dr. Wakeley noted he and Dr. Bogner researched the District policy for astaff member to call 911 before calling the school nurse. Currently theDistrict does not have a written policy but will be communicating with alladministration and staff to call 911 in an emergency before calling theschool nurse.8.04 – Gymnasium LightingMr. Gengler moved and Mr. Fisher seconded to approve to purchasegymnasium lighting for Yorkville High School for $14,531.25 andYorkville High School Academy for $8,718.75. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Mr.Gengler, Mr. Fisher, Mr. Athens, Dr. Brenart, Dr. Burks, Mrs. Shields, andMr. Dockstader. Nay: None. Motion unanimously carried with 7 ayevotes and 0 nay votes.8.05 – YHS Gymnasium FloorDr. Wakeley explained YHS gymnasium floor is approximately fourteenyears old and was at one time damaged from a sprinkler being hit andcausing damage to the floor. YHS would like to repair, refinish, and paintthe gymnasium floor, all costs for the floor will be covered by this years’budget. Mr. Gengler moved and Dr. Burks seconded to approve torefinish and repair the Yorkville High School gymnasium floor for$24,950 and to repaint and stencil the floor for $4,900. Roll Call Vote:Aye: Mr. Gengler, Dr. Burks, Mr. Athens, Dr. Brenart, Mr. Fisher, Mrs.Shields, and Mr. Dockstader. Nay: None. Motion unanimously carriedwith 7 aye votes and 0 nay votes.Mr. Dockstader commented on how well all of our gymnasium floors aremaintained, and he always receives positive comments about the Districtsgymnasium floors.5

8.06 – Architect SearchMr. Dockstader questioned if the Board thought it would be beneficial fora Board member/members to be a part of the architect search committee.The committee plans to interview five architect firms the first week ofApril. The architects will present their ideas for the renovation of the highschool to the committee. The top two to three architect chosen by thecommittee will then present to the Board, and the Board will have the finaldecision on the architect chosen. If Board members would like to be apart of this committee the District needs to know so the Open MeetingsAct will not be violated.Dr. Brenart questioned what expertise would a Board member be able tobring to this committee?Mr. Dockstader stated if a Board member would like to attend theinterviews, the Board member/s should plan on attending all fiveinterviews to be fair to all five architects.Mr. Athens commented that some type of rubric should be used during theinterview process.Dr. Brenart moved and Mr. Fisher seconded to leave the committeestructure in as it stands.Mr. Gengler noted he would like to be a part of the architect searchcommittee and would be able to attend all five interviews.Dr. Brenart moved and Mr. Fisher seconded to resend the motion.Dr. Brenart moved and Mr. Fisher seconded to restructure the architectsearch committee to include Mr. Gengler as part of the committee.Motion unanimously carried on a voice vote.9. Superintendent/Board CommunicationDr. Wakeley suggested to change the April 2 nd Committee Meeting toApril 16 th to allow time for Mr. Adkins to receive pricing for a newinfrastructure.April is Autism Awareness Month “Light it up Blue” all schools withinthe District will be participating in Autism Awareness activities.ASCD is one of the largest Education Organizations that publishes booksand videos. ASCD will be filming a video at CCGS in Ms. Salvesen firstgrade classroom.6

Last week the Thoughtful Classroom mentors were in the District andengaged in: classroom walkthroughs; teacher effectiveness; conversationschanging engagement strategies; and assessments aligned with lessons.10.01 - Executive SessionMr. Gengler moved and Mr. Fisher seconded to Adjourn to ExecutiveSession at 7:50 p.m. For the purpose of "Collective negotiating mattersbetween the public body and its employees or their representatives.” 5ILCS 120/2(c)(2)," and “The appointment, employment, compensation,discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the publicbody or legal counsel of the public body.” 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)." Roll CallVote: Aye: Mr. Gengler, Mr. Fisher, Mr. Athens, Dr. Brenart, Dr. Burks,Mrs. Shields, and Mr. Dockstader. Nay: None. Motion unanimouslycarried with 7 aye votes and 0 nay votes.10.02 – Motions from Executive SessionMr. Fisher moved and Dr. Brenart seconded to return to open session at9:10 p.m. Motion unanimously carried on a voice vote.Roll Call:The following members were present: Mr. Athens, Dr. Brenart,Dr. Burks, Mr. Fisher, Mr. Gengler, Mrs. Shields, and Mr. Dockstader.Mr. Fisher moved and Mr. Gengler seconded to authorize theSuperintendent to realign District 115 administration as outlined: LauraHatch, Assistant Principal at both Bristol Bay Elementary School andGrande Reserve Elementary School, will serve as the full-time AssistantPrincipal at Grande Reserve Elementary School; Katie Spallasso,Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction at Yorkville HighSchool, will serve as the full-time Assistant Principal at Bristol BayElementary School (the 10-month Assistant Principal’s position, willbecome a 12-month Associate Principal’s position, responsible for theongoing development of curriculum and instruction, staff developmentand guidance services at both high school campuses); Gina Isabelli,Assistant Principal at Circle Center Grade School and overseer of theDistrict Early Childhood Program, will serve as Assistant Principal forboth Circle Center Grade School and Autumn Creek Elementary School,while maintaining leadership of the Early Childhood Program at AutumnCreek; Jeff Szymczak, Principal at Yorkville Middle School, will beassigned a non-administrative position within the District. The exactassignment of Mr. Szymczak will occur later in the spring as positions forthe 2012-2013 school year become finalized. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Mr.Fisher, Mr. Gengler, Mr. Athens, Dr. Brenart, Dr. Burks, Mrs. Shields, andMr. Dockstader. Nay: None. Motion unanimously carried with 7 ayevotes and 0 nay votes.7

Adjournment:Dr. Brenart moved and Mr. Athens seconded to adjourn the meeting at9:20 p.m. Motion unanimously carried on a voice vote.APPROVED: April 23, 2012______________________________Dave Dockstader, President___________________________Mr. Steven Gengler, Secretary8