Plano Community Unit School District No. 88 Board met August 21.

By Lhalie Castillo

Nov 2, 2017

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The Board of Education of Plano Community Unit School District No. 88 met in regular session on Monday, August 21, 2017 at 6:10 p.m. at Plano Middle School, following the Plano Area Special Education Cooperative Budget Hearing.

I Call to Order

President Campbell called the regular meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Present for roll call were Campbell, Klatt, Martinez, Waldrop and Ward. Member Jernigan arrived at 6:04 p.m. and Member Velazquez at 6:32 p.m. Others present were administrators Mateyka, Zeman, Baker, Heller, Seput, Schmidt, Alvarez, Thurwanger and Superintendent Garcia and Board Secretary Benoit. Office staff present: Appel.

II Pledge to the Flag

III Approval of Agenda

Martinez moved, and Ward seconded the motion, to approve the agenda as printed, with a revised personnel report. Voting aye: Martinez, Ward, Campbell, Klatt and Waldrop. Motion carried: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.

IV Recognition & Celebrations

Dr. Garcia celebrated the success of the Plano Community Summer Meals Program. He said over 3,000 meals were served at two locations in July and August after the conclusion of the summer school program. Dr. Garcia thanked Kathy Benoit for coordinating the summer meals program efforts.

Dr. Garcia discussed the new Mobile Food Pantry that will be offered once a month on the third Friday of the month at P.H. Miller School. Elia Rubio was present and has been an integral part of the program, plus Greg Witek from the Kendall County Community Food Pantry, Father Andy from St. Mary Church and Laurel Mateyka from P.H. Miller and many others. Each month, many volunteers will help clean produce, stock and distribute the food and serve the families. Board member Estela Martinez is a very active volunteer for the mobile food pantry.

Finally, Faith Skinner was recognized as being a top ten finalist for the “Illinois Teacher of the Year Award.” She will be honored at the “Those Who Excel” program on October 28th in Bloomington-Normal. Mrs. Skinner said she is so proud to work for the Plano School District where there are so many amazing staff members and students. She said she is excited and honored to represent Plano at this awards program.

V Opportunity for Visitors To Speak

The following visitors were present: Zack, Julia and Elle Skinner and Elia Rubio. Media representative Lyle Rolfe (Record) was present. No one wished to address the Board.

VI Consent Agenda

Ward moved, and Martinez seconded the motion, to approve the consent agenda as follows: A. Minutes

▪ Regular Meeting & Executive Session – July 17, 2017

▪ Special Meeting – August 7, 2017

B. Plano School District No. 88 Financial Statements, Bills & Payroll

Motion to approve the July 2017 Bills, Payroll and Financial Statements for Plano Community Unit School District No. 88.

C. Plano Area Special Education Cooperative (PASEC) Financial Statements

Motion to approve the July 2017 Bills, Payroll and Financial Statements for the Plano Area Special Education Cooperative.

D. PMA Reports

PMA monthly Report #592 (7/1/16-7/31/16).

E. District Bank Depositories

We recommend that the following banks/depositories be named as district bank depositories for FY18: BMO Harris Bank, Centrue Bank and First National Bank.

F. Imprest Fund/Activity Fund Custodians

The administration office staff and building administrators should be named as custodians for the imprest and activity funds of the various buildings, respectively, for the 2017-18 school year: Administration Office

General/Imprest Fund – Hector Garcia, Norma Green, Meagan Edwards or

Kathryn Benoit

Plano High School

Activity Fund – Jim Seput, Jim Schmidt, Teri Haws or Hector Garcia

Plano Middle School

Activity Fund – Mark Heller, Tim Swade, Angelita Carreno or Hector Garcia

Emily G. Johns School

Activity Fund – Tony Baker, Kevin Swann, Denise Secor or Hector Garcia

Centennial School

Activity Fund – Mike Zeman, Brenda Albright or Hector Garcia

P.H. Miller School

Activity Fund – Laurel Mateyka, Cindy Heath or Hector Garcia

G. Executive Session Tape Destruction

Approve the destruction of audiotapes of executive session minutes during December 2015. Voting aye: Ward, Martinez, Campbell, Jernigan, Klatt and Waldrop. Motion carried: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent.

VII Superintendent’s Report

For Action Report No. 18-09 Summer School Update

Dr. Thurwanger reviewed the many successes of the 2017 summer school program, including the many students who enjoyed their enrichment studies; enrollment was up; and the cost per pupil was way down.

Report No. 18-09 Summer School Update (cont.)

Mr. Zeman added that 140 family members attended the enrichment showcase at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, which was a great turnout. Mrs. Mateyka added that the free preschool program that was offered helped immensely with the transition to Kindergarten. Dr. Thurwanger said the program would be June 4-29, 2018. She said they hope that the fee structure would remain the same, but there may be some revisions to the credit recovery program cost. Eric Benson will be joining the team of summer school administrators and will serve at the coordinator for next summer. The district plans to write its own summer school curriculum, because IMSA will not be able to provide this next summer due to budget cuts.

Report No. 18-10 Opening of Schools Administrators’ Reports

The building principals all reviewed their written reports and highlighted special summer and opening of schools events; introduced their new staff members and coaches; reviewed enrollment; and thanked their custodial staff members for getting buildings ready over the summer.

Report No. 18-11 Middle School Roof/Windows Project Final Report

Bryan Appel was pleased to report the completion of the Middle School roof/windows project. He said the project was completed on-time and under budget. The façade of the Middle School looks fantastic, including new windows and shades, panels under the windows, landscaping and the new roofline. President Campbell said he has heard many compliments on how great the building looks. Dr. Garcia thanked Mr. Appel for his leadership.

For Action Report No. 18-12 Approve PASEC FY18 Budget

PASEC Director Mrs. Amy Lee reviewed the FY17 budget summary revenue and expenditures and the FY18 projected budget. She was pleased to announce that the FY18 budget will continue to provide the resources and tools to effectively meet the varied needs of the students who qualify for special education services.

Ward moved, and Martinez seconded the motion, to approve the FY18 Plano Area Special Education Cooperative budget.

Voting aye: Ward, Martinez, Campbell, Jernigan, Klatt, Velazquez and Waldrop.

Motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays.

Report No. 18-13 Approve PASEC Intergovernmental Agreements

Mrs. Lee reviewed the components of the Intergovernmental Agreements with Oswego School District 308 and Yorkville District 115: programs and services; tuition and billing; projected enrollment notifications; and terms of agreement.

The agreements have already been approved by Yorkville, Oswego and the PAEC Executive Board.

Martinez moved, and Ward seconded the motion, to approve the Intergovernmental Agreements between the PASEC Executive Board and Yorkville School District No. 115 and Oswego School District No. 308.

Voting aye: Martinez, Ward, Campbell, Jernigan, Klatt, Velazquez and Waldrop.

Motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays.

Report No. 18-14 FY18 District 88 Tentative Budget Presentation

Dr. Garcia reviewed the financial commitments the district previously approved and then highlighted revenue and expenditure projections for FY18.

Martinez moved, and Ward seconded the motion, to approve the tentative budget and set the Budget Public Hearing for Monday, September 18, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at P.H. Miller School located at 904 N. Lew Street in Plano, Illinois.

Voting aye: Martinez, Ward, Campbell, Jernigan, Klatt, Velazquez, Waldrop and Ward.

Motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays.

Report No. 18-15 Approve Copier Paper Bid

Dr. Garcia explained that the district still was not pleased with the quality of paper from the low bidder. The copier paper representative is afraid that the paper will harm the district machines.

Ward moved, and Klatt seconded the motion, to reject all bids for the copy paper that were presented to the district on August 10th.

Voting aye: Ward, Klatt, Campbell, Jernigan, Martinez, Velazquez and Waldrop.

Motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays.

Report No. 18-16 Personnel Report Velazquez moved, and Jernigan seconded the motion, to approve the revised personnel report as follows: 1. Resignations effective end of the 2016-17 school year (unless otherwise noted):

▪ Colleen Aguilar – Spanish Teacher, Plano High School

▪ Cassandra Chwalek – Guidance Counselor, Plano High School, effective 12/21/17

▪ Joceline Pedraza Godinez – Bilingual Instructional Aide, Plano Middle School, effective 8/15/17

▪ George Larsen – Bus Driver, effective 8/22/17

▪ Pam Ohme – Recess Aide, P.H. Miller School, effective 8/14/17 2. Contracts effective 2017-18 school year (unless otherwise noted):

▪ Eric Benson – Summer School 2018 Coordinator, $5,500

▪ Cristina Codina – Spanish Teacher, Plano High School, MA+0/Step 3

▪ Anne Fritsch – Spanish/English Teacher, Plano High School, BA+0/Step 4 3. Employment:

▪ Donielle Anderson – 6th Grade Instructional Aide, Emily G. Johns School, $12.06/hour, effective 8/18/17

▪ Melissa Dyer – Computer Lab Instructional Aide, Emily G. Johns School, $11.60/hour, effective 8/16/17

▪ Deanna Guettler – Preschool for All Recess Aide, P.H. Miller School, $12.87/hour, effective 8/16/17

▪ Carolyn Haish – Assistant Cook, Emily G. Johns School, $11.08/hour, effective 8/16/17

▪ Natalie Harper – Registered Nurse, Emily G. Johns School, $23.83/hour, effective 8/15/17

▪ Katrina Howell – Bus Driver/Aide, $18.16/hour/$13.57/hour, effective 8/18/17

▪ Rob Loehmann – Substitute Recess/Food Service, $11.08/hour, effective date TBD

▪ Casey Martinson – 1st Grade Instructional Aide, P.H. Miller School, $12.06/hour, effective 8/15/17

▪ Ron Podschweit – Preschool for All Lunch Aide, P.H. Miller School, $11.08/hour, effective 8/22/17

▪ Amy Park – Substitute Recess/Food Service, $11.08/hour, effective date TBD

▪ Alexis Scott – Kindergarten Instructional Aide, P.H. Miller School, $12.98/hour, effective 8/16/17

▪ Cristina Zakosek – Instructional Aide, Centennial School, $11.60/hour, effective 9/7/17 4. Transfers effective 2017-18 school year (unless otherwise noted):

▪ Kendall Ertz – from Assistant Cook (3 hours/day) to Assistant Cook (4 hours/day) at Emily G. Johns School, effective 8/16/17

▪ Dwayne Love – from part-time PBIS Aide to 6.5 hours/day PBIS Aide, Plano High School, effective 8/16/17

▪ Richard Woodhouse – from part-time PBIS Aide to 6.5 hours/day PBIS Aide, Plano High School, effective 8/16/17 5. Leave Requests:

▪ Rachel Headrick-Wells – Kindergarten Teacher, P.H. Miller School, effective approx. 10/2/17-1/22/18

▪ Lisa Hunt – Bus Driver, intermittent leave effective approx. 8/22/17-TBD 6. Long-Term Substitute Teachers:

▪ Tania Alcala – Long-Term Substitute Teacher, P.H. Miller School, effective 8/15/17- TBD (Hernandez-Flores)

▪ Silvia Azcona – Long-Term Substitute Teacher, P.H. Miller School, effective 8/15/17- TBD (Salas)

Report No. 18-16 Personnel Report

6. Long-Term Substitute Teachers (cont.):

▪ Malia Gette – Long-Term Substitute Teacher, P.H. Miller School, effective approx. 10/5/17-TBD (Headrick-Wells)

▪ Tracy Olson – Long-Term Substitute Teacher, P.H. Miller School, effective dates TBD (Klein)

7. Student Observer:

▪ Mitchell Carter – Plano High School

8. High School Extra and Co-Curricular Assignments:

Coach/Sponsor Activity Tier Year Stipend

Matt Grandgeorge Assistant Volleyball 5 2 $3,725.55

Adrian Cervantes Assistant Boys Soccer 5 1 $3,725.55

Alexis Scott Assistant Cheerleading 6 1 $3,311.60

Ron Heller Fall Conditioning Coordinator 5 3 $1,366.04

Jim Kensel Football Volunteer

Tim Campbell Football Volunteer

Carlos Martinez Soccer Volunteer

9. PASEC Personnel Report:

Resignation:

▪ Karee Matejovsky – Paraprofessional, effective 8/8/17 Interns:

▪ Meghan Green – Speech and Language Pathologist Intern

▪ Jessica Hankins-Kolka – Social Worker Intern Employment:

▪ Emily Magee – Paraprofessional 10. Volunteers (Mobile Food Pantry at P.H. Miller School:

▪ Ruth Anthenat

▪ Cristela Bravo

▪ Imelda Cervantes

▪ Jose Cervantes

▪ Antonia Carrillo

▪ Joanne Clouston

▪ Lorena Corral

▪ Fr. Andrey Davy

▪ Teresa Dominguez

▪ Rosa Espinosa

▪ Melania Ferres

▪ Veronica Gebbia

▪ Joseph Gilles

▪ Silvia Gonzalez

▪ Aaron Koehler

▪ Antonio Licea

▪ Jose Maldonado

▪ Elpidia Mendez

▪ Jesus Montenegro

▪ Silvia Moreno

▪ Cecilia Murillo

▪ Nabor Nevarez

▪ Josefina Ramirez

▪ Guadalupe Rodriguez

Report No. 18-16 Personnel Report

10. Volunteers (Mobile Food Pantry at P.H. Miller School (cont.):

▪ Hermenia San Luis

▪ Debbie Schiltz

▪ Norma Sepulveda

▪ Gabriela Tavizon

▪ Carol Weissinger

11. FYI: Athletic Trainer, ATI Physical Therapy

▪ Maria Timm

Voting aye: Velazquez, Jernigan, Klatt, Martinez, Waldrop and Ward. Voting present: Campbell.

Motion carried: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 present.

VIII Board Comments/FOIA

There was one FOIA request as follows: NBC5 Chicago – List of certified athletic trainers and monthly reports relating to student-athletes who have sustained concussions during the 2016-17 school year.

Vice President Ward complimented staff members on the success of the “Back to School Bash.”

Board Secretary Benoit congratulated Marisela Garcia for distributing hundreds of backpacks to district children during events at Emily Johns and the Back to School Bash.

X Future Board of Education Agenda

▪ FY18 District 88 Budget Hearing

▪ Enrollment Numbers

▪ New Teacher will be invited to attend Board meeting held at their building

X Executive Session

There was no executive session.

XI Action from Executive Session

There was no executive session.

XII Adjournment

Waldrop moved, and Martinez seconded the motion, to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m.

Voting aye: Waldrop, Martinez, Campbell, Jernigan, Klatt, Velazquez and Ward.

Motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays.