Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education met Oct. 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
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: Leah Conover, Kevin Marren, Laura Coyle, Carlos Hevia, Angela Steketee, Adina Hoover
Members absent: Jessica Radogno
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. Coyle, second by Mr. Marren, to enter closed session to discuss personnel issues, collective bargaining, and student discipline.
Ayes: Coyle, Marren, Conover, Steketee, Hevia, Hoover
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
The Board entered closed session at 6:01 p.m.
The Board returned to open session at 6:46 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 27, 2022
Motion by Ms. Conover, second by Mr. Hevia. to approve the minutes of the September 27, 2022, regular meeting of the Board of Education, as presented.
Ayes: Coyle, Marren, Conover, Steketee, Hevia, Hoover
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
September 27, 2022 Closed Session
Motion by Mr. Marren, second by Ms. Steketee, to approve the minutes of the closed session of the September 27, 2022, regular meeting of the Board of Education.
Ayes: Coyle, Marren, Conover, Steketee, Hevia, Hoover
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Ms. Steketee, second by Mr. Marren, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Personnel Recommendations
2. Approval of iBoss Security Contract
Ayes: Marren, Conover, Steketee, Hevia, Hoover, Coyle
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
Athletic Bus Purchase
Anthony Ruelli, CSBO, gave the Board an update on the athletic bus. Currently the athletic bus owned by the District is from 2006. On September 23, 2022, the District held a bid opening; the District received one bid from Central Busing, which is also the state contractor. With Central Busing the District could have the option to lease with the option to buy, or to purchase the bus. The cost of the bus is budgeted for this fiscal year. The athletic bus will be presented at the October 25, 2022 meeting for approval.
Parent Teacher Conferences
In the fall of 2020 the District switched to virtual conferences due to the pandemic. Superintendent Carey has heard from staff and parents they would like to have in person conferences. After the conferences this fall Superintendent Carey would like to get some feedback and bring it back to the Board to review. One of the considerations would be for a hybrid model, which would give families an opportunity to choose.
2023-2024 Calendar
The Calendar Committee met in October to discuss the calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. They are presenting two options at the meeting tonight for the Board to review. The Board has requested some more information regarding the dates chosen for the start date of school. The calendar will be presented again for discussion and approval at the October 25, 2022 meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
Authorization for Chief School Business Official to Enter into Future Pricing Contracts with Vanguard Energy Services.
Motion by Mr. Hevia, second by Ms. Conover, to authorize the Chief School Business Official to enter into future energy contracts through June 2023 for natural gas and electricity with Vanguard Energy Services as needed.
Ayes: Conover, Steketee, Hevia, Hoover, Coyle, Marren
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
Approval of Resolution to Permanently Transfer Funds from O&M Fund to Capital Projects Fund
Motion by Ms. Steketee, second by Ms. Conover, to approve the resolution permanently transferring $5,706,452.80 from the Operations and Maintenance Fund to the Capital Projects Fund, as presented.
Ayes: Steketee, Hevia, Hooer, Coyle, Marren, Conover
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
Authorization for Submission of the State of Illinois FY2023 School Maintenance Grant
Motion by Mr. Marren, second by Ms. Conover, to authorize the submission of the state of Illinois FY23 School Maintenance Project Grant Application, as presented.
Ayes: Hevia, Hoover, Coyle, Marren, Conover, Steketee
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Communications
Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 20 and October 21, 2022. Parents can register through October 19, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. Conferences will be held virtually.
FOIA
None at this time.
Alliance Legislative Update
None at this time.
Update on Meeting Minutes/Agendas/Curriculum
Documents are attached in BoardDocs for Board Review.
BOARD REPORTS
Leah Conover would like to thank the District in being creative. The District has hired a Dean's Assistant. This individual will be acting as a crossing guard, while the current crossing guard is unavailable to work.
Adina Hoover would like to give a shout out to the bands from Westmont High School and Westmont Junior High School for their performance at the Homecoming game and parade. She would also like to commend the football team for their effort and showing up to play for their team and their school.
Laura Coyle would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Schuette for sponsoring the firework display at the homecoming game.
No public comment was given at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENT
FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS
WHS Jazz Cafe
October 12, 7:00 p.m.
WHS Commons
Elementary Reading Night and Book Fair October 13, 6:00 p.m.
P/T Conferences - SIP Dismissal Times
October 20, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
P/T Conferences - No Student Attendance
October 21, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
CUSD 201 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education October 25, 6:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
None at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ms. Conover, second by Ms. Steketee, to adjourn the October 11, 2022, regular meeting of the Board of Education at 7:21 p.m.
Motion unanimously passed.
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