Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met Nov. 15.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
On November15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. President Hoover called to order the regular meeting of the Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education.
Members present: Jessica Radogno, Kevin Marren, Angela Steketee, Laura Coyle, Adina Hoover
Leah Conover entered the meeting at 6:03 p.m. Carlos Hevia arrived at the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Also present: Superintendent Kevin Carey, Business Manager Anthony Ruelli, and the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant, Shannon Cossairt.
Adina Hoover led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Ms. Coyle, second by Mr. Marren, to enter closed session to discuss personnel issues, student discipline, and collective bargaining.
Ayes: Coyle, Steketee, Marren, Radogno, Hoover
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
The Board entered closed session at 6:01 p.m.
The Board returned to open session at 7:04 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 25, 2022
Motion by Mr. Marren, second by Ms. Steketee, to approve the minutes of the October 25, 2022, regular meeting of the Board of Education, as presented.
Ayes: Coyle, Steketee, Conover, Marren Radogno, Hoover
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Mr. Marren, second by Ms. Coyle. to approve the minutes of the first closed session of the October 25, 2022, regular meeting of the Board of Education.
Ayes: Coyle, Steketee, Conover, Marren, Radogno, Hoover
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Ms. Steketee, second by Mr. Marren, to approve the minutes of the second closed session of the October 25, 2022, regular meeting of the Board of Education.
Ayes: Coyle, Steketee, Conover, Marren, Radogno, Hoover
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Mr. Marren, second by Ms. Steketee, to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2022, special meeting of the Board of Education.
Ayes: Coyle, Steketee, Conover, Marren, Radogno, Hoover
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Mr. Marren, second by Ms. Steketee, to approve the minutes of the closed session of the November 8, 2022, special meeting of the Board of Education.
Ayes: Coyle, Steketee, Conover, Marren, Radogno, Hoover
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Mr. Marren, second by Ms. Steketee, to approve the minutes of the November 9, 2022, special meeting of the Board of Education.
Ayes: Coyle, Steketee, Conover, Marren, Radogno, Hoover
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Ms. Coyle, second by Mr. Marren, to approve the minutes of the closed session of the November 9, 2022, special meeting of the Board of Education.
Ayes: Coyle, Steketee, Conover, Marren, Radogno, Hoover
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
None at this time.
Motion by Ms. Conover, second by Mr. Marren, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Personnel Recommendations
2. Approval of November 2022 Expenditure Report
3. Ratification of October 2022 Regular Payroll
4. Renewal of Vision and Dental Insurance
5. Renewal of Life//AD&D and Long-Term Disability
Ayes: Steketee, Conover, Marren, Radogno, Hoover, Coyle
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
Jack Baldermann, Principal, Westmont High School, gave a presentation to the Board regarding the high school. Mr. Baldermann reviewed some of the many awards and accolades the high school has received over the years. He also shared information on the improvement in the graduation rates along with the improvement in the suspension data. Mr. Baldermann attributes all of the high school's success to the wonderful students and staff at the high school. Dr Weck, Dean of Students, shared information on the current truancy data. He attributes low truancy numbers to the staff of Westmont High School; the students trust the staff and feel welcomed in the building. Ms. Laura Lopez, Assistant Principal, introduced her self to the Board.
In addition to administration, WHS teachers, Marc Delisle and Anna Jakubowski, also shared positive feedback about the high school and the success it is having. They discussed the collaboration of teachers and collective teacher efficacy.
Westmont High School Student, Josh Graham, shared with the Board what he sees in the positive teacher student relationships at the high school. Students Defne Barkan and Ella Kalinski, shared about the successful partnership the high school has with Peoples Resource Center. Ms. Barkan and Ms. Kalinski serve on the Junior Board of PRC, which was established with the help of high school administrators and PRC.
Superintendent Carey shared a presentation, State of the District, with the Board regarding the Illinois School Report Card. The data was released at the end of October. Information presented included the following:
Anthony Ruelli, CSBO, presented the tentative tax levy to the Board. The levy is something done every year at this time. Mr. Ruelli's presentation included the following:
Tax Levy Adoption Cycle
• Key Terms
• Sources of Revenue-FY2022-23 Budget
2022 Levy Calculation
• CUSD 201 EAV History
• CUSD 201 New Property History
CPI History
• Summary of All Funds
CUSD 201 Tax Bill Example
Presentation of Monthly Financial Statements- September and October 2022
Medical Insurance Renewal
Mr. Ruelli gave the Board a summary of revenue received and expenditures for the month October. Additional documents are attached in BoardDocs for the Boards review.
On October 24, 2022, the Insurance Committee met to discuss the insurance options and rates for the next year. There will be a 13.9% increase next year.
Approval of Authorization for Treasurer to Pay Additional November 2022 Bills
Approval of Authorization to Pay Taxi Bills for the 2022 Fiscal Year
Authorization Approving Emergency Expenditure of Funds for Special Education Transportation with aurora Naper Transportation, AM Regional Taxi, American Taxi, and Downers Grove Taxi
Every year during the IASB Tri-Conference school board representatives get together to review resolutions going through the IASB. Angela Steketee, is our school Board representative for the Tri-Conference. She asks the Board if they have any feedback regarding the resolutions being presented. There are no items to discuss.
Mr. Hevia entered the meeting at 8:40. He did not participate in the action items being presented.
Motion by Ms. Coyle, second by Ms. Conover, to approve the Tentative 2022 Tax Levy, as presented.
Ayes: Conover, Marren, Radogno, Hoover, Coyle, Steketee
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
Motion by Mr. Marren, second by Ms. Conover, to authorize and direct the treasurer to pay bills received in November 2022 for the 2023 fiscal year.
Ayes: Marren, Radogno, Hoover, Coyle, Steketee, Conover
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Ms. Conover, second by Mr. Marren, to authorize and direct the treasurer to pay taxi bills as they are received for fiscal year 2022-23, as presented.
Ayes: Marren, Radogno, Hoover, Coyle, Steketee, Conover
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Ms. Steketee, second by Mr. Marren, to approve the Resolution for the emergency expenditure of funds for Special Education Transportation with Aurora Naper Transportation, AM Regional Taxi, American Taxi, and Downers Grove Taxi, as presented.
Ayes: Radogno, Hoover, Coyle, Steketee, Conover, Marren
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Ms. Conover, second by Mr. Marren, to approve the medical insurance renewal with Blue Cross/Blue Shield at a 13.90% increase effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, as presented.
Ayes: Hoover, Coyle, Steketee, Conover, Marren, Radogno
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Ms. Steketee, second by Mr. Marren, to approve the change in WHS graduation requirement starting with the 2023- 2024 school year by removing the specific 0.25 credit swim requirement, as presented.
Ayes: Coyle, Steketee, Conover, Marren, Radogno, Hoover
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Mr. Marren, second by Ms. Steketee, to approve the new Westmont High School course proposals of AP African American Studies, AP Precalculus, and Personal Wellness, as presented.
Ayes: Steketee, Conover, Marren, Radogno, Hoover, Coyle
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
Motion by Mr. Marren, second by Ms. Coyle, to approve the name changes for the English courses at Westmont High School, as presented.
Ayes: Conover, Marren, Radogno, Hoover, Coyle, Steketee
Nays; None.
Motion Carried.
December 3, 2022, is the Holly Days Festival in downtown Westmont. The parade starts at 5:00 p.m. Any Board members who would like to walk in the parade should meet at Manning by 4:15 p.m.
Superintendent Carey acknowledged it was School Board Member Day. He would like to extend his appreicaiton to the Board for all there work and thank them for putting students first.
There are no FOIA requests at this time.
FOIA
None at this time.
Alliance Legislative Update
Update on Meeting.
Minutes/Agendas/Curriculum
None at this time.
BOARD REPORTS
None at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS
Superintendent Search Focus Group
November 21, 5:15 p.m.
Westmont Junior High School
No School - Thanksgiving Break November 23- November 25
Elementary PTO Holiday Shop
November 18, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. November 19, 9:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Miller Elementary School
WHS Band Craft Show December 3, 9:00-4:00
Westmont High School
Elementary PTO Meeting December 5, 7:00 p.m.
Manning
WJHS Combined Choral and Band Concert
December 6, 7:00 p.m.
Westmont High School
SIP DAY - Early Dismissal
December 7, 2022
WHS Fine Arts Exhibit and Concert
December 7, 2022 6:30 p.m.
Westmont High School
CUSD 201 Board Meeting December 13, 6:00 p.m.
Westmont Village Hall
Motion by Ms. Steketee, second by Ms. Conover, to enter closed session to discuss personnel issues and student discipline.
Ayes: Marren, Radogno, Hoover, Coyle, Steketee, Conover
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
Jessica Radogno exited the meeting at 8:40 p.m. She did not return for the remainder of the meeting.
The Board entered closed session at 8:40 p.m.
The Board returned to open session at 9:52 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ms. Conover, second by Ms.Coyle, to adjourn the November 15, 2022, regular meeting of the Board of Education at 9:53 p.m.
Motion unanimously passed.
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