Community High School District 201 Board of Education met Sept. 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
On September 13, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. President Hoover called to order the regular meeting of the Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education.
Roll Call
Members present: Jessica Radogno, Carlos Hevia, Angela Steketee, Laura Coyle, Kevin Marren, Adina Hoover, Leah Conover
Also present: Superintendent Kevin Carey, Business Manager Anthony Ruelli, and the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant, Shannon Cossairt.
Pledge of Allegiance
Adina Hoover led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Ms. Radogno, second by Ms. Conover, to enter closed session to discuss negotiations, personnel, and student discipline.
Ayes: Conover, Steketee, Coyle, Marren, Radogno, Hevia, Hoover
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
The Board entered closed session at 6:01 p.m.
The Board returned to open session at 6:37 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
August 23, 2022
Motion by Ms. Conover, second by Mr. Marren, to approve the minutes of the August 23, 2022, regular meeting of the Board of Education, as presented.
Ayes: Radogno, Hevia, Steketee, Coyle, Marren, Conover, Hoover
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
August 23, 2022 Closed Session
Motion by Mr. Marren, second by Ms. Steketee, to approve the minutes of the closed session of the August 23, 2022, regular meeting of the Board of Education.
Ayes: Radogno, Hevia, Steketee, Coyle, Marren, Conover, Hoover
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
August 30, 2022 Special Meeting
Motion by Mr. Marren, second by Ms. Coyle, to approve the minutes of the August 30, 2022, special meeting of the Board of Education.
Ayes: Radogno, Hevia, Steketee, Coyle, Marren, Conover, Hoover
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Ms. Coyle, second by Mr. Marren, to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Personnel Recommendations
2. Appointment of Hearing Officer
3. Appointment of Nondiscrimination
Coordinators/Complaint Managers
4. Approval of Student Tours
Ayes: Steketee, Coyle, Marren, Radogno, Hevia, Hoover, Conover
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
Crisis Plan
Superintendent Carey shared information on our critical drills. Each year the District hosts a meeting that includes building administrators and first responders to discuss the drills from the previous year. They also plan and schedule drills for the upcoming school year. Drill reports are sent to the DuPage ROE.
Football Conference
Westmont High School joined the Metropolitan Suburban Conference a few years ago, but now the conference is starting to change. Superintendent Carey discussed with the Board information regarding a new conference for football. The current conference is starting to disband because of disparities. Rainy Kaplan, WHS Athletic Director, has been working with other schools to put together a plan for a new conference. This new conference should be more competitive for our football players.
Enrollment
Superintendent Carey discussed the enrollment as of September 1, 2022 compared to June 2022 close of the school year.
Summer School Update
Superintendent Carey gave the Board an update on the summer school courses that were held at each of the schools. The elementary was by invitation only and the number of students attending was lower than in past years. The Board asked questions regarding the lower attendance rates. There are varying reasons for this, including covid fatigue and prior commitments. The high school offered credit recovery for students and 22 students attended.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Communications
CUSD 201 has teamed up with Westmont Pharmacy to host a vaccination clinic at Westmont Junior High School on September 24, 2022. A link will be sent to staff and families once more information is available.
On April 4, 2023 a consolidated election will be held. CUSD 201 will have three open Board seats to fill. The first day to circulate petitions is September 20, 2022.
FOIA
Attached in BoardDocs for Board review.
Alliance Legislative Update
None at this time.
Update on Meeting Minutes/Agendas/Curriculum
None at this time.
BOARD REPORTS
Angela Steketee gave an update on the recent Finance Committee meeting held on September 27, 2022. They would like to have a 10 year survey done.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment was given at this time.
FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS
Joint PTO Meeting September 22 at 6:00 p.m. Manning Elementary
CUSD 201 Regular Board Meeting
September 27, 6:00 p.m. Village Hall Not needed at this time,
CLOSED SESSION
COMMUNICATIONS
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ms. Steketee, second by Ms.Conover, to adjourn the September 13, 2022, regular meeting of the Board of Education at 7:12 p.m.
Motion unanimously passed.
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