Plano Community Unit School District 88 Board met Feb. 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I CALL TO ORDER
President Campbell called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present for roll call were Campbell, Jernigan, W aldrop and W ard. Member V elazquez arrived at 6:06 p.m. and Members Klatt and Martinez were absent. Others present were administrators Mateyka, Swann, Seput, Alvarez, Thurwanger, Lee and Superintendent Baker and Board Secretary Benoit. Office staff present: Appel.
II PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
III APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Jernigan moved, and Waldrop seconded the motion, to approve the agenda printed, with a revised personnel report.
Voting aye: Jernigan, Waldrop, Campbell and Ward.
Motion carried: 4 ayes 0 nays, 3 absent.
IV RECOGNITIONS & CELEBRATIONS
Superintendent Tony Baker welcomed everyone to the rescheduled Board meeting, which was due to three snow days the past week.
P.H. Miller Principal Laurel Mateyka presented Board members with the "Golden Broom Award" from the Plano Area Chamber of Commerce. The Plano School District is a chamber member and Mrs. Mateyka is the school district's representative on the Plano Chamber Board. Each year, the chamber recognizes one member for significant improvements and upgrades to their building or facility. This year, Plano High School was highlighted for the beautiful landscape renovation project, including the outdoor classroom with amphitheater; learning garden; new electronic signage; and expanded parking with safe and more functional bus turnarounds and lots. The Golden Broom Award is the chamber's way of thanking its members for making changes that ultimately improve the community of Plano and are a source of pride for its citizens.
High School Principal Jim Seput announced that fourteen Plano High School seniors were recognized as Illinois State Scholars. Adam Carreno Jr., McKenna Galloway, Rachelle Gomez, Jordan Heller, and Naomi Shead attended the meeting and received special medallions. Others Illinois State Scholars were Payton Cullison, Maria Diaz, Alyssa Dolan, Ryleigh Johnson, Connor Kensen, Adam Nebel, Cody Nebel, Justin Tran and Stephanie Zambrano-Larios. The Illinois State Scholar program is awarded to high school seniors based on ACT or SAT test scores and the sixth semester class size and unweighted class rank and Grade Point Average (GPA). To be named an Illinois State Scholar is an outstanding accomplishment that will be a highlight of the recipient’s academic record.
V OPPORTUNITY FOR VISITORS TO SPEAK
The following visitors were present: Mr. & Mrs. Paul Heller, Mr. & Mrs. Carreno, Mr. & Mrs. Mendoza and Mrs. Galloway. Media representative Lyle Rolfe (Record) was present. No one wished to address the Board.
VI CONSENT AGENDA
Waldrop moved, and Ward seconded the motion, to approve the consent agenda as follows:
A. Minutes
§ Revised Regular Meeting – November 19, 2018
§ Regular Meeting & Executive Session – December 17, 2018
B. Plano School District No. 88 Financial Statements, Bills & Payroll
Motion to approve the December 2018 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 December 2018 Bills, Payroll and Financial Statements for the
Plano Area Special Education Cooperative.
D. PMA Reports
A copy of the most recent PMA monthly Report #592 (12/1/18-12/31/18) is included
in your financial packet.
E. District Travel Reimbursement
Motion to adopt the updated standard mileage rate of 58 cents per mile for district
travel reimbursement.
F. Annual Review of Safety Hazards
Motion to acknowledge that the Board of Education has reviewed the safety hazards in the Plano School District.
§ Route 34
§ Little Rock Road
§ Rock Creek Road
§ Railroad tracks through town.
G. Fundraising Applications
§ Plano High School Music – Great American Fundraising (cookies)
§ Plano High School Student Council – Valentines (pop can Valentines)
H. Administrator Board Reports
I. Executive Session Tape Destruction
Approve the destruction of audiotapes of executive session minutes during May
2017.
Voting aye: Waldrop, Ward, Jernigan and Velazquez. Voting present: Campbell.
Motion carried: 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 present, 2 absent.
VII SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT For Action
Report No. 19-54 Award Bids for Centennial & Emily G. Johns School Projects
District Operations Director Bryan Appel reviewed the Centennial & Emily G. Johns summer projects that should be completed from July 1-August 12, 2019.
Report No. 19-54 Award Bids for Centennial & Emily G. Johns School Projects (cont.)
Ward moved, and Jernigan seconded the motion, to accept the base bid and three alternates from Rock Valley Glass for Centennial School window replacement in the amount of $282,380.
Voting aye: Ward, Jernigan, Campbell, Velazquez and Waldrop. Motion carried: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.
Ward moved, and Jernigan seconded the motion, to accept the base bid and two alternates from Seyller Masonry for Emily G. Johns exterior brick sealing and repair in the amount of $121,010.
Voting aye: Ward, Jernigan, Campbell, Velazquez and Waldrop. Motion carried: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.
Ward moved, and Jernigan seconded the motion, to accept the base bid from Husar for Centennial School asbestos abatement in the amount of $31,000.
Voting aye: Ward, Jernigan, Campbell, Velazquez and Waldrop. Motion carried: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.
Report No. 19-55 Short-Term Substitute Teacher Training Agreement
Jernigan moved, and Ward seconded the motion, to approve the Short-Term Substitute Teacher Training Agreement.
Voting aye: Jernigan, Ward, Campbell, Velazquez and Waldrop. Motion carried: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.
Report No. 19-56 Illinois Quality Framework Rubrics for School Improvement Grant
Dr. Thurwanger explained the process to apply for School Improvement Grants for Emily G. Johns in the amount of $15,000 and Plano Middle School for $50,000. The first step is to approve the rubrics and next month the work plans and budget details will be presented for approval.
Velazquez moved, and Jernigan seconded the motion, to approve the School Improvement Grant Application and the Illinois Quality Framework for Emily G. Johns School and Plano Middle School.
Voting aye: Velazquez, Jernigan, Campbell, Waldrop and Ward. Motion carried: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.
Report No. 19-57 First Reading of Policy Review
Jernigan moved, and Ward seconded the motion, to approve the following policies for a first reading: 2.20-E, 2.70, 2.80, 2.80-E, 2.120, 2.150, 2.250-E2, 2.60, 3.40, 3.40-E, 3.60-E, 4.15, 4.130, 4.170, 4.170-AP1, 4.170-AP2, 5.10, 5.10-AP, 5.20, 5.30, 5.30- AP2, 5.60, 5.100, 5.190, 5.220, 5.220-AP, 5.230, 5.300, 6.20, 6.50, 6.60, 6.60-AP, 6.120-AP1,E1, 6.310, 7.70, 7.100, 7.150-AP, 7.190, 7.190-AP7, 7.190-E2, 7.190-E3, 7.200, 7.250, 7.260, 7.270, 7.270- AP1, 7.270-AP2, 7.270-E1, 7.270-E2, 7.285-AP, 7.290, 7.270-AP, 7.305, 7.305-AP.
Voting aye: Jernigan, Ward, Campbell, Velazquez and Waldrop. Motion carried: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.
Report No. 19-58 Farm Leave Update & Distribution of Funds
Superintendent Baker met with representatives from the Kendall County Young Farmers Group and they agreed upon the following distribution of funds from the proceeds of the 2018 bean crop:
§ Ag in the Classroom - $2,000
§ Kendall County Community Food Pantry - $2,000
§ Farm Progress Show - $551.21
Velazquez moved, and Jernigan seconded the motion, to approve the Farm Lease Agreement between the Kendall County Farm Bureau Foundation and Plano Community Unit School District No. 88 for the period February 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020.
Voting aye: Velazquez, Jernigan, Campbell, Waldrop and Ward. Motion carried: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.
Report No. 19-59 Auditor’s Request for Proposals
Jernigan moved, and Ward seconded the motion, to direct the superintendent and district staff to send out the Auditors Request for Proposal for audit services for FY19, 20 & 21, pending final review of the draft proposal by the District Finance Committee at their next scheduled meeting.
Voting aye: Jernigan, Ward, Campbell, Velazquez and Waldrop. Motion carried: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.
Report No. 19-60 Plano High School 21st Century Student Learning & Collaboration Center Renovation
Bryan Appel reviewed updated renderings for the proposed Plano High School learning center renovation. Dr. Thurwanger explained that the new learning space changes are specifically designed to help change the climate and culture for students and staff.
Report No. 19-60 Plano High School 21st Century Student Learning & Collaboration Center Renovation (cont.)
Vice President Ward asked the administration to prepare a list of bullet points explaining why administration is proposing this expenditure to renovate the high school learning center. He said Board members would appreciate this information as they are being asked about the project from community members. Member Jernigan said he would like a more specific plan explaining how staff and students will utilize the space. High School Principal Jim Seput said much of the success of the new space will hinge on hiring the right person to run and promote it. They will need to be innovative and be able to promote the opportunities the new space will provide. Member Jernigan also said he would like to see plans on how the space will be utilized before and after-school, along with on a school day basis. President Campbell commented that this is a perfect time to go out for bids, because contractors are making plans for summer work. He said Board member comments are very valid and he hopes the space will be utilized by community members, as well as staff and students.
Waldrop moved, and Velazquez seconded the motion, to direct the Superintendent to solicit bids for the Plano High School Learning Center Renovation Project.
Voting aye: Waldrop, Velazquez, Campbell, Jernigan and Ward. Motion carried: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.
Report No. 19-61 Personnel Report
Waldrop moved, and Velazquez seconded the motion, to approve the revised personnel report as follows:
1. Retirement:
§ Ann Arends – Music Teacher, P.H. Miller School, effective end of the 2021-22 school year
§ Angela Cornelissen – Kindergarten Teacher, P.H. Miller School, effective end of the 2020-21 school year
§ Amy Green – Reading Specialist, Emily G. Johns School, effective end of the 2021-22 school year
§ Joy Haddock – Fourth Grade Teacher, Emily G. Johns School, effective end of the 2021- 22 school year
2. Resignations:
§ Angela Schaper – Bus Driver/Substitute Recess Aide, effective 12/20/18
§ David Valles – Second Shift Custodian, effective 1/25/19 3. Employment:
§ Mark Benoit – Second Shift Custodian, Plano High School, $12.20/hour + 0.25 shift differential, effective 1/24/19
§ Starla Coppes – Substitute Custodian, $12.20/hour, effective 1/24/19
Report No. 19-61 Personnel Report (cont.)
4. Leave Requests:
§ Kelly Klingberg – Fourth Grade Teacher, Emily G. Johns School, effective approx. 3/18/19 end of the 2018-19 school year
§ Abby Long - Fifth Grade Teacher, Emily G. Johns School, effective approx. 1/7/19- 3/1/19
§ Gladys Rodriguez – Recess Aide, P.H. Miller School, effective approx. 1/8/19-3/15/19
5. V olunteers:
P.H. Miller School:
§ Adriana Arriola
§ Kirsten Kabala Cleveland § Dalila Garcia
§ Laura Galow
§ Lakeesha Menchaca
§ Jennifer Patterson
§ Lee Patterson
§ Jose Tellez Rodriguez
§ Sarah Scannell
§ Elva Trevino
Plano Middle School
§ Tommy Brown
6. Student T eacher:
§ Katherine Merrick – Plano Middle School from 1/7/19-end of the 2018-19 school year (Scarborough)
7. Long-Term Substitutes:
§ Joy DuBose – Long-term Substitute Math Teacher, Plano High School, $175/day, effective 1/15/19-end of the 2018-19 school year (Canty)
§ Britney Folino – Long-Term Substitute Fifth Grade Teacher, Emily G. Johns School, $175/day, effective approx. 1/22/19-3/1/19 (Long)
§ Alexandra Hill – Long-Term Substitute Fifth Grade Teacher, Emily G. Johns School, $175/day, approx. 1/26/19-end of the 2018-19 school year (Mendez)
8. FY19 Emily G. Johns School Extra- and Co-Curricular Assignments:
| Name | Activity | Y ear | Tier | Stipend |
| Ashley Ledermann | Harry Potter Club (.50 for one-semester) | 1 | 10 | $265.19 |
| Denise Towne | Harry Potter Club (.50 for one-semester) | 1 | 10 | $265.19 |
| Name | Activity | Y ear | Tier | Stipend |
| Weslye Brown | Assistant Boys Track | 1 | 7 | $2,121.50 |
| Name | Activity | Y ear | Tier | Stipend |
| Steve Hild | Assistant Baseball | 4 | 5 | $4,243.00 |
| Andrew Zurales | Assistant Baseball | 1 | 5 | $3,818.70 |
| Mario Serra | Assistant Softball | 2 | 5 | $3,818.70 |
| Amanda Hitzeman | Assistant Softball | 4 | 5 | $4,243.00 |
| Brittney Russell | Assistant Softball | 1 | 5 | $3,818.70 |
| Tom Dean | Assistant Girls Soccer | 1 | 5 | $3,818.70 |
| Andrew DeBolt | Assistant Track | 3 | 5 | $4,243.00 |
| Zhate Jackson | Assistant Track | 2 | 5 | $3,818.70 |
| Matt Kee | Assistant Track | 1 | 5 | $3,818.70 |
| Andrew Basden | Assistant Track (.75 stipend) | 1 | 5 | $2,864.02 |
11. PASEC Personnel Report:
§ Resignation-Certified:
Jason Leifheit, Paraprofessional, effective 1/6/19 (to transfer to long-term substitute) Kelley Lemley, Early Childhood Teacher, effective 12/21/2018
Carly Smith, Special Education Teacher, effective end of 18/19 school year
§ Contract-Certified:
Mollie Minard, Special Education Teacher, effective 19/20 School Year, Salary TBD (pending board approval of FY20 salaries)
§ Contract-Non-Certified:
Kimberly Woodin, Paraprofessional, effective 1/30/2019, $9.75/hour
§ Long Term Substitute:
Jason Leifheit, Early Childhood Teacher, effective 1/7/2019, $165/day
12. D88 Transfer:
§ Elva Valles – from part-time Custodian at Administration Office to full-time Second Shift Custodian at Centennial School, $13.44 + 0.25 shift differential, effective 2/4/19
13. Sick Leave Bank:
§ Ashley Gillette – Special Education Teacher, Plano High School, requests use of 26 days from the sick leave bank of the Education Association of Plano negotiations agreement beginning 1/7/19.
Voting aye: Waldrop, Velazquez, Campbell, Jernigan and Ward. Motion carried: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.
For Information
Report No. 19-62 Focus Group Update: Partnerships
Abby Alvarez, Amy Lee and Kevin Swann are members of the Partnerships Subcommittee.
They reviewed their goals for the 2018-19 school year: increase parent involvement, improve communication regarding success stories throughout the district, and to strengthen and build relationships throughout the community.
Some highlights so far, this year, include: One Minute Win videos and the Outstanding Community Partner Program. Amy Lee added that PASEC students are employed by local businesses and the special education community fair includes over 40 vendors whose services and programs focus on families with special needs students.
President Campbell complimented the committee on their work and partnerships with local businesses and organizations.
Report No. 19-63 State Superintendent Dr. Tony Smith Visit
Superintendent Baker said the district was proud to host State Superintendent Dr. Tony Smith on January 24th. He said the visit resulted in positive public relations throughout the State in Dr. Smith’s newsletter and the Record provided nice coverage as well.
For Action
Report No. 19-64 Sociology and Psychology Resource Adoption
Velazquez moved, and Waldrop seconded the motion, to approve the sociology and psychology resource adoption as presented for a first reading.
Voting aye: Velazquez, Waldrop, Campbell, Jernigan and Ward. Motion carried: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.
VIII BOARD COMMENTS/FOIA
Board Secretary Benoit reported on two FOIA’s:
• Chicago Tribune (Isolation and seclusion procedures, logs and training information for IEP students and PASEC staff from August 1, 2017-present)
• Illinois Retired Teachers Association (List of FY19 retirees)
The Plano High School Athletic Hall of Fame weekend will include the announcement of honorees at halftime of the boy’s basketball game on Friday evening and the banquet and induction program on Saturday.
President Campbell thanked District Operations Director Bryan Appel and the maintenance/custodial crews for keeping the district running during the recent polar vortex. He said he knows this can be stressful and the thanked those who helped monitor the buildings and keep everyone safe while traveling around the district.
IX FUTURE BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
The February meeting will be held at P.H. Miller School. One topic will include:
§ 2019-20 & 2020-21 School Calendars
X EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no executive session.
XI ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no action, because there was no executive session.
XII ADJOURNMENT
Waldrop moved, and Jernigan seconded the motion, to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 p.m.
Voting aye: Waldrop, Jernigan, Campbell, Velazquez and Ward. Motion carried: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.
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