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Vienna Public School District 55 Board of Education met Jan. 13.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Opening

The regular meeting of the Vienna Public School District #55 Board of Education was called to order by Ms. Sherie Smith, President, at 6:00 p.m. with following members present:

Present

S. Smith, President

T. Betts, Secretary/Treasurer

C. Colson

P. Trovillion

S. Yadloski

Z. Moore

Others Present

G. Frehner

N. Trovillion

Absent

S. Borders, Vice President

Consent Agenda

Motion by Yadloski, seconded by Trovillion to approve the consent agenda as presented. *correction of 12/9/2024 Consent Agenda motion to open meeting made and noted to correctly identify Motion by Yadloski, seconded by Moore. Roll Call. Voting yes: Smith, Betts, Yadloski, Trovillion, Colson and Moore. Voting no: None. Absent: Borders. Motion Carried

Comments from Employees and Public

Principal Trovillion spoke about the following: (a) Principal’s newsletter and happenings at VGS in November and December of 2024

Report of Special Committees

None

Business of the Administration

(A) Treasurer’s Report (1) fund balances (2) FRIS Report and (3) Revenue and Expenditure Report, (4) Cash on Hand in Four Operating Funds, and (5) Financial Position and Talking Points for Anticipated Contract Negotiations in Spring of 2025 and (B) Administrative Reports (1) Growth towards meeting outcomes specific to the District #55 School Improvement Plan (2) Co-Teaching Framework updates as part of the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan, (3) Bridge Project (Vienna 55, Vienna 13-3, Buncombe 43, Cypress 64) strategic planning updates to contract with Dr. Kelly to begin intra-district strategic planning for the purpose of supporting ongoing teaching and learning growth, and (4) discussion on behalf of the Board regarding school (a) feasibility study discussion updates between Vienna District #55, Vienna HS #13-3 and other Johnson County feeder elementary school districts that send students to Vienna High School #13-3, (a.1) Vienna District #55 Board of Education directed Superintendent Frehner to contact Vienna High School #13-3, Buncombe #43, Cypress #64 and New Simpson Hill #32 Superintendents and Board of Education to inquire about their respective interest in discussing an updated/new feasibility study (b) IASB executive search process discussions to explore post-Frehner retirement superintendent options, and (c) other post-Frehner retirement superintendent employment option discussions to prepare for the conclusion of the 2027-2028 school year, (5) Discussing a preventative student safety measure proposal regarding Halo Vape Detectors in four restrooms within the building.

Unfinished Business

None

Closed Session

Motion by Colson, seconded by Moore to go into closed session at 7:17 p.m. to discuss the (1) appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of employees of the District or legal counsel for the District including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the District or against legal counsel of the District to determine its validity. Roll call. Voting yes: Smith, Betts, Yadloski, Trovillion, Colson, and Moore. Voting no: None. Absent: Borders. Motion Carried

Motion by Colson seconded by Yadloski to come out of closed session and return to regular open session at 8:48 p.m. Roll call. Voting yes: Smith, Betts, Yadloski, Trovillion, Colson, and Moore. Voting no: None. Absent: Borders. Motion Carried.

Let the records show the following items were discussed: (1) Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of a specific employee or office of the public body pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), and (2) Placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2/(c)(10).

New Business

Seniority Lists/Employment Service Records for February 1st, 2025: Motion to Approve the February 1st, 2025 Certified Staff Seniority List, as presented.

Motion by Colson, seconded by Moore to Approve the February 1st, 2025 Certified Staff Seniority List, as presented. Roll call: Voting yes: Smith, Betts, Yadloski, Trovillion, Colson and Moore. Voting no: None. Absent: Borders. Motion Carried.

Seniority Lists/Employment Service Records for February 1st, 2025: Motion to Approve the February 1st, 2025 Non-Certified Staff Employment Service Records, as presented.

Motion by Trovillion, seconded by Colson to Approve the February 1st, 2025 Non-Certified Staff Employment Service Record List, as presented. Roll call: Voting yes: Smith, Betts, Yadloski, Trovillion, Colson and Moore. Voting no: None. Absent: Borders. Motion Carried.

NO Motion or BOE Action: 1st Reading of Proposed Recommended PRESS Plus BOE policies, as presented at the January 13th, 2025 BOE meeting.

Motion: Approve the 2025-2025 Proposed Public School Calendar for Vienna District #55

Motion by Colson, seconded by Trovillion to Approve the 2025-2026 Proposed Public School Calendar for Vienna Public School District #55 , as presented. Roll call: Voting yes: Smith, Betts, Yadloski, Trovillion, Colson and Moore. Voting no: None. Absent: Borders. Motion Carried.

Motion: Approve the Resignation of Special Education Paraprofessional Program Aide, Ms. Brittany Goede, effective December 20th, 2024.

Motion by Yadloski, seconded by Colson to Approve the Resignation of Special Education Paraprofessional Program Aide, Brittany Goede, effective December 20th, 2024. Roll call: Voting yes: Smith, Betts, Yadloski, Trovillion, Colson and Moore. Voting no: None. Absent: Borders. Motion Carried.

Motion: Approve the Resignation of Jr. High Special Education Paraprofessional Program Aide, Ms. Michelle Russell, effective December 20th, 2024.

Motion by Trovillion, seconded by Moore to Approve the Resignation of Jr. High Special Education Paraprofessional Program Aide, Michelle Russell, effective December 20th, 2024. Roll call: Voting yes: Smith, Betts, Yadloski, Trovillion, Colson and Moore. Voting no: None. Absent: Borders. Motion Carried.

Motion TABLED/No Action: Employ ____________ as a Volunteer Assistant 5th/6th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach for the 2025 Season.

Motion: Approve the Vienna District #55 FY24 Audit, as presented.

Motion by Moore, seconded by Colson to Approve the Vienna District #55 FY24 Audit, as presented. Roll call: Voting yes: Smith, Betts, Yadloski, Trovillion, Colson and Moore. Voting no: None. Absent: Borders. Motion Carried.

Motion: Approve the January 13th, 2025 Vienna District #55 Surplus Property List, by Resolution, as presented.

Motion by Yadloski, seconded by Moore to Approve the January 13th, 2025 Vienna District #55 Surplus Property List by Resolution, as presented. Roll call: Voting yes: Smith, Betts, Yadloski, Trovillion, Colson and Moore. Voting no: None. Absent: Borders. Motion Carried.

Motion: Approve a Resolution Supporting the Work of Vision 2030 Initiatives Supporting Future Focused Learning, Shared Accountability, and Predictable Funding for Illinois School Districts.

Motion by Betts, seconded by Moore to Approve a Resolution Supporting the Work of Vision 2030 Initiatives Supporting Future Focused Learning, Shared Accountability, and Predictable Funding for Illinois School Districts. Roll call: Voting yes: Smith, Betts, Yadloski, Trovillion, Colson and Moore. Voting no: None. Absent: Borders. Motion Carried.

Other

None

Adjourn

Motion by Trovillion, seconded by Moore to adjourn the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board on January 13th, 2025 at 9:18 p.m. Roll call. Voting yes: Smith, Betts, Yadloski, Trovillion, Colson and Moore. Voting no: None. Absent: Borders. Motion Carried.

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