Plano Community Unit School District No. 88 Board of Education met Aug. 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Education of Plano Community Unit School District No. 88 met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. in the Plano High School Innovation Center.
I CALL TO ORDER
President Campbell called the regular meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Present for roll call were Campbell, Klatt, Martin, Velazquez, Waldrop and Ward. Member Jernigan arrived at 6:12 p.m. Others present were administrators Mateyka, Zeman, Baughman, Seput, Alvarez, Thurwanger, Lee and Superintendent Baker and Board Secretary Benoit. Office staff present: Appel and Moody.
II PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
III APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Velazquez moved, and Waldrop seconded the motion, to approve the agenda, as printed. Voting aye: Velazquez, Waldrop, Campbell, Klatt, Martin and Ward.
Motion carried: 6 ayes 0 nays, 1 absent.
IV RECOGNITIONS & CELEBRATIONS
Administrators reviewed their written opening of schools’ reports, which included enrollment numbers, new staff members and building goals for the 2021-22 school year. Principal Laurel Mateyka covered the Back to School Bash, which was co-sponsored by the Plano Area Chamber of Commerce and the Plano School District. She said over 60 people participated in the Color Run and thanked all of the sponsors for their support. Mrs. Mateyka also invited everyone to participate in the Chamber’s Scarecrow Scramble on October 7th at Cedardell Golf Club.
V OPPORTUNITY FOR VISITORS TO SPEAK
Attending the meeting in-person were Faith Skinner, Amy Martin, Brett Spratley, Angel Vivanco, Tammi Campbell and Dina Wisniewski. Present via Zoom were Kari Pyle and Pam Reilly. No media representatives were present.
Superintendent Baker read a written statement on behalf of the Board of Education, regarding the Governor’s mask mandate and required mitigation measures. No one signed in to address the Board. Dina Wisniewski then asked to address the Board and President Campbell asked her to please put on a mask, per the Governor’s restrictions in school buildings. Ms. Wisniewski refused to put on a mask and then continued to tell the Board that they should challenge the Governor’s mandate. Mr. Campbell told Ms. Wisniewski that her argument was not with the Plano School Board and that she should contact her legislators and other government officials. Ms. Wisniewski said she has contacted government officials and that she would politely leave the meeting and consider her next strategic move.
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VI CONSENT AGENDA
Waldrop moved, and Velazquez seconded the motion, to approve the consent agenda as follows: A. Minutes
▪ Regular Meeting – July 19, 2021
▪ Special Meeting – August 2, 2021
B. Plano School District No. 88 Financial Statements, Bills & Payroll
Motion to approve the July 2021 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 2021 Bills, Payroll and Financial Statements for the Plano Area Special Education Cooperative.
D. PMA Reports
PMA monthly Report #592 (7/1/21-7/31/21).
E. Administrator & Teacher Salary Benefits Report
Motion to approve the Administrator & Teacher Salary Benefits Reports for Plano Community Unit School District No. 88 and Plano Area Special Education Cooperative (PASEC.)
F. Administrator Board Reports
G. Executive Session Tape Destruction
Approve the destruction of audiotapes of executive session minutes during November 2019. Voting aye: Waldrop, Velazquez, Campbell, Jernigan, Klatt, Martin and Ward.
Motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays.
VII PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2021-22 PLANO AREA SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE BUDGET
President Campbell called the public hearing to order at 6:34 p.m. to discuss the Plano Area Special Education Cooperative Budget. Superintendent Baker said this time was an opportunity for visitors to provide comment about the PASEC Budget. No one wished to address the Board.
Hearing no comments, Waldrop moved, and Velazquez seconded the motion, to close the public hearing at 6:35 p.m.
Voting aye: Waldrop, Velazquez, Campell, Jernigan, Klatt, Martin and Ward. Motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays.
VIII SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
For Action
Report No. 22-11 Approve PASEC FY22 Budget
PASEC Director Amy Lee reviewed the revenue and expenditures of the 2021-22 special education cooperative budget. She said this is the sixth year of the cooperative. President Campbell said he would like to see a report of the savings Plano has incurred since starting the co-op. He added that it has been great having Mrs. Lee as the director of the cooperative and everyone has benefitted from her leadership.
Waldrop moved, and Velazquez seconded the motion, to approve the FY22 Plano Area Special Education Cooperative Joint Agreement Budget.
Voting aye: Waldrop, Velazquez, Campbell, Jernigan, Klatt, Martin and Ward.
Motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays.
Report No. 22-12 Approve District 88 FY22 Tentative Budget Superintendent Baker reviewed the District 88 2021-22 tentative budget. He and President Campbell thanked Hannah for her hard work on the budget and reports, all while training her replacement. They also thanked Jay Cunneen for his leadership and expertise.\
Waldrop moved, and Velazquez seconded the motion, to approve the tentative budget and set the Budget Public Hearing for Monday, September 20, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at Centennial School located at 800 S. West Street in Plano, Illinois.
Voting aye: Waldrop, Velazquez, Campbell, Jernigan, Klatt, Martin and Ward.
Motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays.
Report No. 22-13 Approve Personnel Report
Waldrop moved, and Velazquez seconded the motion, to approve the revised personnel report as follows: 1. Termination:
▪ Zelia Adeoti – Bus Driver/Aide, effective 7/1/21
▪ Kevin Radley – Bus Driver/Aide, effective 7/20/21
2. Resignations (end of the 2020-21 school year, unless listed otherwise):
▪ Arturo Arreola – Technology Aide, effective 8/27/21
▪ Cruz Elva Corral – Bus Driver/Aide, effective 8/23/21
▪ Sarah Diamond – Reading Instructional Aide, Emily G. Johns School
▪ James Kerry – Bus Driver/Aide, effective 7/12/21 (James was hired on 7/19/21, for the 2021-22 school year, but has since rescinded his employment contract)
▪ Patricia Martinez – 7th/8th Grade Spanish Teacher, Plano Middle School
▪ Lori Mosca – Learning Center Instructional Aide, Centennial School, effective 9/10/21 ▪ Yahaira Perez-Limon – Bus Driver/Aide, effective 7/20/21 (Yahaira was hired on 8/2/21, but did not meet driver qualifications and was released)
▪ Marisela Rodriguez-Garcia – Bilingual Parent Liaison at Plano High School and District Translator, effective 8/27/21
▪ Alexian Saavedra – Instructional Aide, Plano Middle School, effective 8/23/21 3. Contracts (effective 2021-22 school year, unless listed otherwise):
▪ Jennifer Beck – First Grade Teacher, P.H. Miller School, MA+6/Step 2, $52,045
▪ Amanda Christiansen – Kindergarten Teacher, P.H. Miller School, BA+0/Step 1, $45,692
▪ J. Ellen Hicks – Special Education Teacher, Plano High School, MA+0/Step 4, $54,679 4. Employment:
▪ Kimberly Bourke – Reading Instructional Aide, Emily G. Johns School, $13.50/hour, effective 8/18/21
▪ Estefani Franco – Bilingual Instructional Aide, Emily G. Johns School, $13.26/hour, effective 8/18/21
▪ Lisa Ivanauskas – Bus Driver/Aide, $20.60/$15.63/hour, effective 8/9/21
▪ Martha Marin – Assistant Cook, Emily G. Johns School, $12.57/hour, effective 8/16/21
▪ Barbara Oros – Assistant Cook, Plano Middle School, $12.57/hour, effective 8/16/21
▪ Nelly Vazquez – Bilingual Instructional Aide, Centennial School, $13.50/hour, effective 8/18/21
▪ Miriam Vivanco – 3rd Grade Dual Language Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Centennial School, $175/day, effective 8/16/21-5/27/22
▪ Benjamin Weinmann – Computer Technician, $19.25/hour, effective 8/16/21
5. Transfers (effective 2021-22 school year, unless listed otherwise):
▪ Moira Cureton – from Registered Nurse at Emily G. Johns School to Substitute Registered Nurse
▪ Tammi Davis – from 180 days/year contract to 190 days/year as Clerical Aide at P.H. Miller School, effective 8/2/21
Report No. 22-13 Approve Personnel Report (cont.)
5. Transfers (effective 2021-22 school year, unless listed otherwise):
▪ Kendall Ertz – from Head Cook at Emily G. Johns to Assistant Cook at Plano High School, $13.91/hour, effective 8/16/21
▪ Yadaira Garay – from Bilingual Instructional Aide (4 hours/day) to Bilingual Instructional Aide (4 hours/day M/W/F & 7 hours/day TU/TH)
▪ Jennifer Lopez – from Reading Instructional Aide at Middle School to Long-Term Substitute Teacher at Centennial School, effective 8/16/21-12/17/21
▪ Jennifer Naster – from Learning Lab Instructional Aide/Long-Term Substitute Teacher to 4th Grade Long-Term Substitute Teacher, effective 8/23/21-11/4/21 (Klingberg)
▪ Tina Podschweit – from Preschool Recess Aide to K-1 Recess Aide at P.H. Miller School ▪ Samantha Stewart – from Permanent Substitute Teacher to Long-Term Substitute Teacher at Centennial School, effective 8/16/21-11/22/21 (Wendt)
6. Leave Requests:
▪ Courtney Baker – 5th Grade Teacher, Emily G. Johns School, approx. 11/15/21-5/27/22
▪ Joy DuBose - Math Teacher, Plano High School, approx. 8/16/21-8/18/21
▪ Lisa Grandgeorge – Physical/Driver Education Teacher, Plano High School, approx. 10/10/21- 11/30/21
7. 2021-22 High School Coaching Assignments:
| NAME | ACTIVITY | YEAR TIER | AMOUNT | |
| Andrew Brogan | Asst. Football | 1 | 4 | $5,026.12 |
| Robert Miller | Asst. Football | 1 | 4 | $5,026.12 |
Contracts Non-Certified:
▪ Andrea Guerrero, Paraprofessional, $12.75/hour
Voting aye: Waldrop, Velazquez, Campbell, Jernigan, Klatt, Martin and Ward. Motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays.
For Information
Report No. 22-14 Summer Extension Program Recap
Summer School Coordinators Faith Skinner and Brett Spratley reviewed the success of the 2021 District 88 Summer Extension Program. She said the teachers appreciated the opportunity to re
teach the standards in order to help nearly 700 students prepare for the 2021-22 school year. Mrs. Skinner said teachers used very innovative ways to keep the students engaged and they received great comments from the students. Mr. Spratley discussed the credit recovery program that was offered to high school students and said it was great to help students recovered credits that may have been lost during the pandemic school year. The coordinators reviewed the win’s that were shared with them by students and staff and were thanked for their hard work in increasing the number of participants and for their hard work helping the SEP help students.
Report No. 22-15 Teaching & Learning Update
Dr. Tracy Thurwanger provided an update regarding literacy instruction, the strategic plan for professional development, and college and career. District staff have met with the Teacher Better Mastery Learning Group to plan professional development over the next three years, in order to move students and staff forward.
Report No. 22-16 Family & Consumer Sciences Update
Dr. Thurwanger welcomed new Family & Consumer Science teachers Brittany Nelson and Megan Mercado. They shared the department mission statement to provide comprehensive skills, real world applications, career and college pathways, and a positive learning environment for all students. The teachers introduced themselves and explained the summer professional development and networking that has taken place since they were hired. They said an anonymous donor paid the fee for Plano High School to join the Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) and sponsored 10 students to join. Through the courses they plan to offer, PHS students will be a step ahead of their peers with certifications and credentials others will not hold. They will also provide pathways to IVVC. The new embroidery machines will allow the FACS students to partner with the art and business departments to offer spirit wear to staff and students. Board members were very impressed with Brittany and Meagan’s enthusiastic presentation and said they are excited to see them achieve and exceed their goals for the program.
Report No. 22-17 Summer Construction Program
Superintendent Baker thanked Laurel Mateyka and the P.H. Miller staff for their patience and assistance during the summer construction program. He said the entire project is a credit to the Board and their confidence in Mr. Appel’s leadership.
Bryan Appel updated the Board on the progress and discussed the storm damage experienced during the New Teacher Orientation Day at Plano High School. They have been working to get the roof patched, but there will be major structural repairs required. There is a meeting with the insurance company on Thursday. Luckily there is no equipment on the roof in the area that was affected.
IX BOARD COMMENTS/FOIA
▪ There were two FOIA requests:
o SmartProcure (purchases orders from 12/4/20-present)
o Iron Workers Local Union No. 393 (contractor name for PH Miller project)
▪ President Campbell said he had the pleasure of sitting in on the opening day program and that he thought Superintendent Baker did a great job bringing everyone together. He said the staff is very appreciative of all the district has done for them by offering great speakers and effective professional development. Tim Campbell said the speaker commenting that the staff members need to take care of themselves was so appropriate, since we are in the midst of the pandemic. He said he is confident that no one works harder than the administrators and staff in District 88. Mr. Campbell said Tracy, once again, knocked it out of the park with great speakers and the opening day program.
▪ The next Board meeting will be held at Centennial School, which is a change from the original Board meeting schedule.
X FUTURE BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
• Approve FY22 District 88 Budget
• Summer Construction Update
• District Enrollment Report
XI EXECUTIVE SESSION
Velazquez moved, and Waldrop seconded the motion, to go into executive session at 7:40 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors, or specific volunteers of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor, or a volunteer of the District or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), amended by P.A. 101-459); for the discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06 (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21)); and the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the District, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)).
Voting aye: Velazquez, Waldrop, Campbell, Jernigan, Klatt, Martin and Ward. Motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays.
Velazquez moved, and Waldrop seconded the motion, to come out of executive session at 8:31 p.m.
Voting aye: Velazquez, Waldrop, Campbell, Jernigan, Klatt, Martin and Ward. Motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays.
XII ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Klatt moved, and Velazquez seconded the motion, release the following executive session minutes to the public: February 22, 2021, March 22, 2021, April 19, 2,021, May 17, 2021 & June 21, 2021.
Voting aye: Klatt, Velazquez, Campbell, Jernigan, Martin, Waldrop and Ward. Motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays.
XIII ADJOURNMENT
Waldrop moved, and Velazquez seconded the motion, to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 p.m. Voting aye: Waldrop, Velazquez, Campbell, Jernigan, Klatt, Martin and Ward. Motion carried: 7 ayes, 0 nays.
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