Minutes of the General SessionWednesday, June 19, 2019

Board of Education Regular MeetingElmwood Park Community Unit School District #401

Elmwood Park High School8201 West Fullerton Avenue, Elmwood Park, Illinois 60707

Executive Session - 6:00 p.m. in Room 192 Conference RoomGeneral Session - 7:00 p.m. CHANGED to the Auditorium

1. opening of Meeting

1.1Callto Order to Open Session in Room 192Call to Order Time: 6:05 p.m

1.2 Roll Call

Presidentce Presidentecreta

:rank Parisichad Scheidt

ue Ca I)ra roBruscatoMa

moths Louqhnaneonathan Rivera

Peter Volpe

rrived at 6:15 p.m

rrived at 6:19 p.m

1.3 The Board discussed public comment responses

2. Executive Session

2.1 Enterinto Executive Session

Mr. Rivera motioned and Mr. Parisi seconded to convene to Executive Session for thepurpose of discussing the appointment. employment, compensation, discipline,performance. or dismissalof specific employees of the public body or legalcounsel for thepublic body; collective negotiating matters; whether a particular parcel should be acquired;and student disciplinary cases at 6:11p.m.Roll call vote was as follows

The President declared the motion carried

Visitors Dr. Wade and Mr. Jennings

Name   Nay Present Absent

Mary Bruscato X      Sue Capra ro       X

Tim Loughnane       X

]onathan Rivera X      Michael Scheidt       X

Peter Volpe X      Frank Parish X      

2.3 Adjournment of Executive Session

Mr. Volpe motioned and Mr. Rivera seconded to adjourn the Executive Session andReconvene to Open Session at 7:02 p.m.Roll call vote was as follows:

The President declared the motion carried.

3. Reconvene to General Session

3.IReconvene to GeneralSession in the Auditorium

Board President Parisi Reconvened to General Session in the Auditorium at 7:06 p.m

3.2 Pledge of AllegianceThe Board and audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Public Hearing 2018-19 School Year Amended Budget

4.ICallto Order Time: 7:07 p.m.

4.2 Comments or Questions - Assistant Superintendent Mr. Jennings shared with theBoard additional information regarding the proposed 2018-19 Amended Budget.

Audience Questions/Comments - None

Board Member Questions/Comments None

4.3 Hearing Adjournment Time: 7:09 p.m

5. President/Superintendent's Announcements/RecognitionsNone

6. Student Liaison ReportsNone

Name Aye Nay Present Absent

Mary Bruscato X      Sue Capraro X      Tim Loughnane X      ]onathan Rivera X      Michael Scheidt       X

Peter Volpe X      Frank Parish X      

7. Communications to the BoardNone

8. Public CommentsPatti Faldani. EPET Board President, thanked the Board for a great year and thanked themfor listening to their concerns about PE waivers and Elmwood Park High Schoolgraduationrequirements.Nicole Franklin addressed the reduction of physical education credits.

9. Superintendent Reports for Discussion

9.IRevision of the 2019-20 Public School Calendar

Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 28. allowing school leaders to proceed with finalizing schoolcalendars.

The legislation reinstates the 5-hour instructionalday mandate as it existed while creatingexceptions to that requirement for students to engage in learning opportunities outside ofthe classroom. SB 28, now Public Act IO1-0012, is effective July 1, 2019.

The exceptions to the five-hour instructional day requirement are for students participatingin dual credit. internships, youth apprenticeships or blended learning programs, as well asthe expansion of e-learning flexibility statewide. In addition, the legislation allows districtsto use two of the 176 school calendar days for parent-teacher conference days.

On Wednesday, June 19, the Board was asked to vote on an amended school day calendarwhere we willcontinue to no longer have Late Starts and no longer have the Early ReleaseDays. This way, the elementary staff are at a comparable level of plan time with thesecondary staff that they have never seen before. in addition to additionalinstructionaltimefor our middle and high school students.

9.2 Kinetic Wellness Presentation

Ms. Ashley Groeneveld, Assistant Principal at Elm Middle School, presented on what 21stCentury Physical Education, or Kinetic Wellness, is in accordance with state and nationalstandards and emerging trends in and outside of the state of Illinois. Goals, reasons to usethe curriculum. new and cross-curricular opportunities, and where and how it's being usedwas discussed. The shift from physical education to kinetic wellness is taking place acrossthe state and nation. It gives the students the understanding as to why it's important tomake healthy lifestyle choices.

9.3 Career Pathways Discussion Continuation

The district has been increasingly hearing from parents and community stakeholders aboutthe need to pursue college and career pathways and to provide student choice based ontheir interests. The recommendations from building and district administration, inconjunction with the hard work of many of the middle and high schools' departments in newcourse offerings and pathway development, reflect the ability to provide choice to allstudents based on their interests and abilities.

Dr. Nicolas Wade. Superintendent, provided answers to questions or comments posed in theRegular Meeting in May 2019 concerning College and Career Pathways regardingtransportation. fees, and additional off-site opportunities, graduation distinctions, physicaleducation requirements, and student schedules were reviewed.

10. Superintendent Reports for Action

IO.IAthletic Trainer Agreement ApprovalMrs. Capraro motioned and Mr. Rivera seconded to approve the 2019-20 School YearAthletic Trainer Agreement for Yatin Brahmbhatt.

Roll call vote was as follows :

The President declared the motion carried

l0.2 Approvalof Termination for a Custodial/Maintenance Staff Member

Mr. Volpe motioned and Mrs. Capraro seconded to approve the Termination of MaintenanceStaff Member Julian Sauer.

Roll call vote was as follows :

The President declared the motion carried

l0.3 2019-20 School Year Public School Calendar Revision Approval

Mr. Rivera motioned and Mrs. Bruscato seconded to approve the Revised 2019-20 PublicSchool Calendar as presented.

Voice Vote: Aye: 6 Nay: 0 Present: O Absent: I

The President declared the motion carried

Name Aye Nay Present Absent

Mary Bruscato X      Sue Capra ro X      Tim Loughnane X      Jonathan Rivera X      Michael Scheidt       X

PeterVolpe X      Frank Parisi X      

Name Aye Nay Present Absent

Mary Bruscato X      Sue Capra ro X      Tim Loughnane X      Jonathan Rivera X      Michael Scheidt       X

PeterVolpe X      Frank Parisi X      

l0.4 Food Service Bid Approval

Mrs. Capraro motioned and Mr. Volpe seconded to approve the Food Service Bid to Aramarkfor $649.226.24.Concerns of quality control, food temperature and selection were clarified.Roll call vote was as follows :

The President declared the motion carried

l0.5 Paper Bid ApprovalMrs. Capraro motioned and Mr. Rivera seconded to approve the Paper Bid to Midland Paperfor $53,629.21.Roll call vote was as follows :

The President declared the motion carried

l0.6 Tennis Court Bid ApprovalMr. Rivera motioned and Mrs. Bruscato seconded to approve the Tennis Court Base Bid toAmerican Sealcoating for$32,500.Roll call vote was as follows :

Name Aye Nay Present AbsentMary Bruscato X      Sue Capra ro X      Tim Loughnane X      

Name Aye Nay Present Absent

Mary Bruscato X      Sue Capra ro X      Tim Loughnane X      ]onathan Rivera X      Michael Scheidt       X

Peter Volpe X      Frank Parish X      

Name   Nay Present Absent

Mary Bruscato X      Sue Capra ro X      Tim Loughnane X      Jonathan Rivera X      Michael Scheidt       X

PeterVolpe X      Frank Parisi X      

The President declared the motion carried

l0.7 Approvalof the 2018-2019 School Year Budget AmendmentMr. Volpe motioned and Mr. Loughnane seconded to approve the Amended 2018-19 Budgetas presented.Roll call vote was as follows:

The President declared the motion carried

l0.8 Security Camera Alarm System Approval

Mrs. Capraro motioned and Mr. Rivera seconded to approve the Security and CameraSystem for Elmwood Park High School with Sonitrol for $261,647

Roll call vote was as follows:

The President declared the motion carried

Jonathan Rivera X      Michael Scheidt       X

Peter Volpe X      Frank Parisi X      

Name Aye Nay Present Absent

Mary Bruscato X      Sue Capra ro X      Tim Loughnane X      Jonathan Rivera X      Michael Scheidt       X

PeterVolpe X      Frank Parish X      

Name Aye Nay Present Absent

Mary Bruscato X      Sue Capra ro X      Tim Loughnane X      Jonathan Rivera X      Michael Scheidt       X

Peter Volpe X      Frank Parish X      

l0.9 Public Address(PA) System ApprovalMrs. Capraro motioned and Mr. Parisi seconded to approve the PA Systems for Elmwood andJohn Mills Elementary Schools with Interstate Electronics for$77.771.Roll call vote was as follows :

The President declared the motion carried

10.10 Teacher Device Lease Approval

Mrs. Bruscato motioned and Mrs. Capraro seconded to approve the Lease for TeacherDevices with Providence Capitalfor not more than$248.000 totalequipment cost withpayments not to exceed$84,000 annually.

Roll call vote was as follows

The President declared the motion carried

IO.lINon-Union District Office Personnel Salary Increase for 2019-20 ApprovalMr. Parisi motioned and Mr. Loughnane seconded to approve the Recommended Non-UnionDistrict Office Personnel Salary Increase for the 2019-20 School Year as presented.Roll call vote was as follows

Name Aye Nay Present Absent

Mary Bruscato X      Sue Capra ro X      Tim Loughnane X      

Name Aye Nay Present Absent

Mary Bruscato X      Sue Capra ro X      Tim Loughnane X      Jonathan Rivera X      Michael Scheidt       X

Peter Volpe X      Frank Parish X      

Name Aye Nay Present Absent

Mary Bruscato X      Sue Capra ro X      Tim Loughnane X      Jonathan Rivera X      Michael Scheidt       X

Peter Volpe X      Frank Parisi X      

The President declared the motion carried.

IO.12 Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Base Salary Increasefor 2019-20 Approval

Mrs. Capraro motioned and Mr. Rivera seconded to approve the Recommended AssistantSuperintendent for Finance and Operations Base Salary Increase for the 2019-20 School

Roll call vote was as follows :

Year

The President declared the motion carried.

IO.13 Roscoe Contract Termination ApprovalMr. Rivera motioned and Mr. Loughnane seconded to approve to terminate the Roscoecontract for $188.233.86.Roll call vote was as follows :

The President declared the motion carried

Jonathan Rivera X      Michael Scheidt       X

Peter Volpe X      Frank Parish X      

Name   Nay Present Absent

Mary Bruscato X      Sue Capra ro X      I'im Loughnane X      Jonathan Rivera X      Michael Scheidt       X

Peter Volpe X      Frank Parisi X      

Name Aye Nay Present Absent

Mary Bruscato X      Sue Capra ro X      Tim Loughnane X      Jonathan Rivera X      Michael Scheidt       X

Peter Volpe X      Frank Parisi X      

IO.14 Sunbelt Staffing Extended School Year Contracted Service AgreementApproval

Mr. Volpe motioned and Mrs. Capraro seconded to approve the Sunbelt Staffing ExtendedSchool Year Occupational Therapist Agreement as presented.Roll call vote was as follows

The President declared the motion carried

IO.15 Soliant Health Staffing Extended School Year Contracted Service AgreementApproval

Mr. Rivera motioned and Mrs. Capraro seconded to approve the Soliant Health ExtendedSchool Year Paraprofessional Agreement as presented.

The Board questioned why we are outsourcing and it was explained that the administrationtried to hire and asked our current staff to fill the needs of the summer students, and theycouldn't get enough staff to work extended school year.Roll call vote was as follows

The President declared the motion carried

11. Consent Agenda11.1 Approval of the Open and Closed Session Minutes from May 15 and June 5, 201911.2 West 40 IntergovernmentaIAgreement Approval11.3 Adoption of the Interest Earning Resolution11.4 Approvalof the Financial Reports11.5 Approvalof the AdditionaIJune and July Bills List11.6 Approvalof the Personnel Report-REVISED

Name Aye Nay Present Absent

Mary Bruscato X      Sue Capra ro X      Tim Loughnane X      Jonathan Rivera X      Michael Scheidt       X

Peter Volpe X      Frank Parisi X      

Name Aye Nay Present AbsentMary Bruscato X      Sue Capra ro X      Tim Loughnane X      Jonathan Rivera X      Michael Scheidt       X

Peter Volpe X      Frank Parisi X      

11.7 Acceptance of the Suspension and Discipline Reports

NEW HIRES TEACHING STAFF 2019-20 SY+

NEW HIRES CLASSIFIED STAFF 2019-20 SY#

NEW HIRES COACHING STAFF 2019-20 SY#

Subject to change due to verification of qualifications approval, experience, credits, education, hours workedbackground check and other conditions of employment established by Board Policy.

RESIGNATIONS

RETIREMENT

NAME ASSIGNMENT SCHOOL GROSSSALARY

START DATE

Byrd. Caitlin Special Education Teacher ElmwoodElementary

$49,204.00 August 12, 2019

Zielinski.Jessica School Psvcholoaist District-wide $64,604.00 August 12, 2019

NAME ASSIGNMENT SCHOOL GROSSSALARY

START DATE

Knight, Michelle Head Softball Coach Eimwood Pa rkHigh School

$6,667.26 June 1, 2019

NAME ASSIGNMENT SCHOOL LAST DAY OFEMPLOYMENTKosek.gLiliana Kindergarten Teacher Early Childhood

CenterMay 30, 2019

Sanabria. Palmyra Core Special EducationParaprofessional

John Mills June 13. 2019

Vengazo, Caroline Special EducationTeacher

ElmwoodElementary

June 3. 2019

NAME ASSIGNMENT SCHOOL DATES

Demas, Karen READ 180 Teacher Elmwood Park High School Last day ofthe 2022-23SchooIYear

NAME ASSIGNMENT SCHOOL GROSSSALARY

START DATE

Abuhadid. Julie Childcare Provider(BASEC)

ElmwoodElementary

$12.00 perhour

August 14, 2019

Guillen, Erica Office Clerk ElmwoodElementary

$15.00 perhour

July 29, 2019

Mazza. Kristine Core-Transition SpecialEducationParaorofessional

Elmwood ParkHigh School

$16.00 perhour

August 14, 2019

Nunziato.Janell Core-Transition SpecialEducationParaorofessional

Elmwood ParkHigh School

$16.00 perhour

August 14, 20].9

Sanabria. Palmira Core Special EducationParaprofessional

John Mills $16.00 perhour

August 14. 2019(Worked 2 days ofsummer academ

Thomas, Patricia Occupational Theraoist District-wide 59,904.00 August 12. 20 19Zavala, lbs C)ccuoational Theraoist Dist rict -wid e 58.704.00 Auciust 12. 20 19

FYTFMLA

11.8 Approvalof the Consent Agenda

Mr. Volpe motioned and Mrs. Bruscato seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.The Board asked for a clarification regarding an aide who was hired, worked for a few days, andthen resigned.

Roll call vote was as follows

The President declared the motion carried

12. Freedom of Information Requests

12.1 Marines Recruiting Station Chicago RE: Student Directory

12.2 K12 Transportation Research RE: Transportation Vendor Contracts

12.3 SmartProcure RE; Purchasing Records from March 9. 2019 to Current

13. Board Comments and Board Committee Reports None

DiSilvio, Naomi Third Grade Teacher Elmwood Elementary Last day ofthe 2022-23SchooIYear

Fredericks, Paul Special EducationTeacher

Elmwood Park High School Last day ofthe 2022-23SchooIYear

Owen, Anne Special EducationTeacher

John Mills Last Day of the 2022-23SchooIYear

NAME ASSIGNMENT SCHOOL DATES

Quercio, Carmen Courier District May 16, 2019 through June28, 201631 paid FMLA DaysI Non-Work DayTotal : 32 FMLA Days

Riley, Kathryn Speech Pathologist John Mills August 12, 2019 throughNovember 1, 201935 Paid FM LA Days23 Unpaid Work Days2 Non-Work DaysTotal : 60 FMLA Days

Name Aye Nay Present Absent

Mary Bruscato X      Sue Capra ro X      [im Loughnane X      Jonathan Rivera X      Michael Scheidt       X

Peter Volpe X      Frank Parish X      

14. AdjournmentMr. Rivera motioned and Mrs. Capraro seconded to adjourn the open session at 8:10 p.m

Voice Vote: Aye: 6 Nay: 0 Present: 0 Absent: O

The President declared the motion carried

Approved Respectfully submitted and certified,

Frank ParisiBoard President

Sue Capra roBoard Secretary