Board of Education Meeting Summary 5.8.23

Video Recording

 

3. Call to Order - Public Session (7:15 pm)

3.1 Roll Call

3.2 Pledge of Allegiance

4. Presentations

4.1 Superintendent Candidate Profile

The firm conducting the search for the next Superintendent presented on data received from online surveys and focus groups. This data is used to develop the candidate profile for screening and questioning potential candidates. There was feedback from respondents summarized, outlining numerous strengths and weaknesses, priorities for the first year, desired skills and characteristics in the individual. The candidate profile, along with the full presentation shared at the meeting, are being added to the district webpage for the Superintendent Search. The consultants will conduct interviews and reference checks amongst candidates and make recommendations to the Board, who will identify their selections for the next round of interviews. The timeline includes a meeting May 22 during a closed session where questions are discussed/developed for the candidates. At least five recommended candidates will be presented to the board by the consultants. More information about how the community, staff, and administrators can be involved will be discussed at the meeting and then shared publicly. The first round of interviews (5-7 candidates) will be conducted May 30-June 1, the second round (3 candidates) will be held June 5-7.

5. Public Comment

5.1 Opportunity for the Public to address the Board of Education

Two comments were shared and can be heard on the video recording.

6. Comments

6.1 Superintendent's Report

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week- thanks for all you do every day. National School Nurse Day is also this week. This is the last meeting prior to Graduation to be held on May 20th. Thank you to Mrs. Doyle and Mrs. Swanson for serving two terms here on the board. Thank you to the Student Ambassadors for serving over the past year- congratulations on your graduation! 

6.2 Student Ambassador Report

The mental health survey went out 2 weeks ago. The SSAC will be meeting four times over the next two weeks to desegregate the data, create research questions and work towards their goals. The application for next year’s student ambassador roles at each high school just opened, they note more interest amongst the student body. 

6.3 Board Committee Reports

Equity and Finance and Facilities Committee Reports

6.4 Board Member Comments

Mr. Gatewood spoke highly of the fine arts programs in the district, Mama Mia was a fantastic production! He also thanked both Mrs. Swanson and Mrs. Doyle for their time on the board and the experiences they have shared, helping him to grow. 

Mr. Cirone attended Amplify! Which was great, with many opportunities to engage. 

Mrs. Simelton expressed that the value of teachers is so much higher than what society places upon them, as they teach our most valuable assets. Acknowledging our teachers this week. Also acknowledging our nurses for stepping up in hard times and for their resiliency. 

Mrs. Johnson thanked both teachers and nurses. She attended a performance of both OHS and OEHS Symphonic bands who performed at the Chicago Orchestra. She also attended and raved about Mama Mia, so impressed by the production. She joined Mr. Gatewood at an invited visit with the Long Beach staff, and played some impressive games with students at Boulder Hill. Thank you to the two outgoing board members, the hundreds of hours of meetings, training, calls and engagement- such an incredible commitment! Gratitude to the two student ambassadors graduating, they were actively engaged in the decision making process, which inspired peers across the state.

 

7. Approve Consent Agenda

7.1 Minutes from previous Meeting

7.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests

Motion Passed 7-0

8. Information

8.1 Financial Statements

8.2 Resolution and Request for Release of Kendall County Land Cash Funds

8.3 Intergovernmental Agreement with Plano Area Special Education Cooperative (PASEC)

8.4 New Mass Communication Tool

 

9. Action Items

9.1 Approval of Bills for Payment

Motion passed 7-0

9.2 Approval of PRESS Policy Manual - Section 7

Motion passed 7-0

9.3 Approval of Building Administrator Contract

Nathan E. Baldwin, Homestead Principal

Motion passed 6-1

9.4 Approval of District Administrator Contracts

Katherine Renz - Special Education Coordinator

Bailey Campbell - Assistant Director - Student Services 

Motion passed 4-3

9.5 Approval of Personnel Report

Motion passed 6-1

10. Recognition of Board Service

10.1 Recognition of Board Member Leaving Office & Student Ambassadors Graduating

Board Members: Thank you for your service, sacrifices, time away from families, for the travel, the commitment. The Board offers a heartfelt thank you.

Student Ambassadors: Thank you for your service to your peers, for providing the Board with a student perspective, you have grown in your style as a transformational leader, a representative of the voice of our students. Thank you for your commitment and your courage. You’ve blazed a path, a legacy that will live on here and across the state. 

 

11. New Board Member Oath

11.1 Administration of Board Members Oath of Office

12. Adjourn Sine Die

12.1 Motion to Adjourn Sine Die

Motion passed 5-0

13. Seating of New Board Members and Roll Call of Newly Established Board

13.1 Seating of New Board Members and Roll Call

All members present
Welcome to Dr. Amy Murillo and Mary Jo Wenmouth, and continued welcome to Dominick Cirone and Jared Ploger.

 

14. Appoint President Pro Tem

14.1 Appoint Superintendent as President Pro Tempore to preside over the Election of the Board of Education President

Motion passed 7-0

15. Board of Education Reorganization

15.1 The Board of Education will elect an officer for the position of President

Nominations:  Mrs. Simelton

Declared as President, Mrs. Simelton

15.2 The Board of Education will elect an officer for the position of Vice President

Nominations:  Mr. Gatewood

Declared as Vice President, Mr. Gatewood

15.3 The Board of Education will elect an officer for the position of Secretary

Nominations: Mr. Ploger

Declared as Secretary, Mr. Ploger

15.4 The Board of Education will establish Regular Board Meeting Dates, Time and Place

Mondays beginning at 6pm- Closed Session, 7pm- Open Session

New schedule begins in July

Motion Passed 7-0

16. Public Comment

16.1 Opportunity for the Public to address the Board of Education
None

17. Adjournment

17.1 Adjourn

Motion to Adjourn at 9:27pm