MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF
SCHOOL DISTRICT 157, COOK COUNTY, HELD AT THE
ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER ON THE 28th DAY OF MAY 2013
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by President Charles Garcia, and upon roll
call the following attendance was noted:
Present:
Angela Bomba
Kelsy Cowley
Charles Garcia
John Kresich
Tonya Reed
Absent:
Eric Gibson
Annie Wade
Eric Gibson arrived at 7:10 p.m.
Also present were: Dr. Michele Morris, Superintendent; Dr. Bennie Knott, Schrum
School Principal; Mrs. Dana Ash, Schrum School Assistant Principal; Dr. Shernita
Mays, Hoover School Principal; Mrs. Shirley Creamer, Hoover School Assistant
Principal; Mrs. Cynthia Revels-Young, Special Services Coordinator; and Ms. Susan
Henke, Consultant; Mollie Schneider, Calumet City Park District Coordinator,
Oluwasayo Fapohunda, the Recreational Leader and Site Leader of the Calumet City
Park District, and Mr. Charles Dockery, Executive Director of the Calumet City Park
District.
APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Motion was made by Mrs. Cowley, seconded by Mr. Kresich, to approve the minutes of
the regular and executive session meeting held on April 23, 2013. Upon roll call the
following members voted Aye: Bomba, Cowley, Garcia, Kresich, Reed; Nays none;
motion carried.
GOOD NEWS FROM THE SCHOOLS
Hoover School
On Thursday, May 2, 2013, Hoover School and Schrum School held the 2nd Annual Fine
Arts Fair. The Hoover School students were bused to Schrum School to view the art
done by students from all grade levels. The transferring of students to Schrum School
went smoothly and the students’ behavior was excellent.
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The Scholastic Book Fair was held from May 6th - 10th at Hoover School. The Book Fair
was held in Room 211, which gave the Fair a much cozier feel and the staff was able to
monitor the students better. The totals sales for Hoover School was $2,870.73 in cash.
In addition, Hoover School made $1,731.75 in Scholastic Dollars. Hoover School also
received bonuses by doing certain programs within the Book Fair. The total in
Scholastic Dollars for Hoover School is $5,885.71. They plan to use the funds to help
build up the teachers’ classroom libraries with non-fiction literature.
On May 9, 2013, The National Elementary Honors Society Hoover School Chapter held
its induction of thirteen new members; there are twenty-three members in all. The
program included a focus on the Four Qualities of Membership: Scholarship,
Responsibility, Service and Leadership.
In addition, Hoover Chorus performed at the Spring Concert on May 16th, 2013. The
students received a lot of compliments on how strong their voices were while they sang.
Also, Hoover School held its 4th and 5th Grade Science Fair on May 17th. The students
were excited and enjoyed the process of learning how to present the Scientific Method.
Students from other grade levels were invited to come to the lunchroom to hear and see
our future scientists present!
Schrum School
The PBIS Team held a Bring Two Friends to lunch day. Each grade level chose 2
students who were able to bring 2 friends to join them for a pizza lunch.
Technology Night was great! The students put their netbooks, websites, and smart
boards to good use. They displayed useful ways to use technology.
The PBIS Team held a Spring Kickoff for students. Students were given the opportunity
to use tickets to choose what they wanted to do for the day.
The Career Day at Schrum School was fun. Participants from various professions came
to Schrum School to discuss their careers with the students.
The Schrum School students showcased their artwork at Schrum School. The Fine Arts
committee turned the gym room into an art gallery. Both Hoover School and Schrum
School had fabulous art created by students.
The 8th graders participated in an IPA breakfast.
The Schrum School track team had several 1st place medals in the high jump event.
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In addition, Schrum School took 2nd Place at the Cal Ridge Math Bowl with Mrs. Linz
heading up the team.
FY14 FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES GRANT
Dr. Morris shared with the Board of Education members that Hoover School has been
selected as a recipient of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant for the 2013 – 2014
school year. The program will provide Hoover School with the opportunity to expose
children to a wide variety of new and different fruits and vegetables. The grant is in the
amount of $29,517.60. Dr. Morris also shared with the Board members that Board
President, Charles Garcia, and his wife Robin are involved with the Purple Asparagus
Program which provides nutritional information to the students. Dr. LaPorte shared with
the Board members that grant funds for the Pre-Kindergarten Program were used this
month to provide fresh fruit and vegetables for the pre-kindergarten students. Mr.
Garcia asked if the district uses Testa to supply the fruit and vegetables for the
students. Dr. LaPorte confirmed that this company is used for the fresh fruit and
vegetables. Mr. Garcia shared that the company is 100% green.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
Hoover School
Three parents volunteered from Hoover School to help with the Book Fair. They spent
2-4 hours a day monitoring the students and helping the younger students with the
prices, adding up their monies and choosing books with the students.
In addition, many parents attended the 2nd Annual District Fine Arts Fair. A variety of
activities were presented through dance, music, and art. Dr. Morris shared that Mrs.
Slater, Hoover School Art Teacher, displayed over 350 pieces of artwork from the
Hoover students. Board of Education President, Mr. Garcia, and Board of Education
Vice President, Mr. Kresich, were also in attendance for this wonderful event.
On May 9, 2013, parents and friends supported the students during The National
Elementary Honor Society Induction. As the new inductee’s names were called, the
parents came to stand with the students during the ceremony. Thirteen new students
were inducted into the National Elementary Honor Society.
Schrum School
Many Schrum School parents attended the Technology Fair and the District Fine Arts
Fair
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Schrum School parents also attended the track meets on Saturday’s and the weekday
track meets to support their children.
Parents also attended the Spring Concert at Schrum School.
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS
Dr. Morris asked Sue Henke to introduce the Calumet City Park District representatives
to the Board of Education members. Ms. Henke introduced Mollie Schneider, the Park
District Coordinator, Oluwasayo Fapohunda, the Recreational Leader and Site Leader
of the Calumet City Park District, and Mr. Charles Dockery, Executive Director of the
Calumet City Park District. Sue Henke thanked the Board of Education for supporting
the program, and shared that the Park District staff is in the process of completing the
registration form. She shared that all call telephone announcements will be conducted,
once she gets approval from Dr. Morris. She promised to keep the all call
announcements to a minimum. Mr. Garcia asked what is the cap for the program.
Susan said the cap is 50 students. The grade levels that will participate in the program
are Kindergarten to Grade 7. The students will be separated by age and gender. Due
to the major cleaning that has to be done in the building, the Park District will be taking
the students off site as much as possible. Students will participate in field trips, as well
as, participate in activities at Memorial Park. The Park District employees will stay with
the students until they are picked up. However, a $5.00 fee will be charged for each 5
minutes the parent is late. Mr. Charles Dockery thanked the Board of Education
members for the opportunity to collaborate with our district.
IMPREST FUND
The Board of Education reviewed the Imprest Fund Report from March 16, 2013
through April 16, 2013.
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Motion was made by Mrs. Reed, seconded by Mr. Kresich, to approve the consent
agenda for items VIII.A.2, VIII.A.3, VIII.A.4, and VIII.A.5. Upon roll call the following
members voted Aye: Bomba, Cowley, Garcia, Gibson, Kresich, Reed; Nays none;
motion carried.
VIII.A.2
Approve Payrolls for April 12, 2013 and April 26, 2013, Totaling
$492,536.99
VIII.A.3
Approve Bills in the Amount of $356,171.56
VIII.A.4
Approve Distribution of Interest Income Earned, as Presented
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VIII.A.5
Accept the Donation in the Amount of $100.00 from Natalie Barnes to
Assist an 8th Grade Student to Attend 8th Grade Activities
Dr. Morris highlighted the donation from Mrs. Natalie Barnes, former Board of Education
President, and the Farmers Insurance Company. She shared that Mrs. Barnes wanted
to help in the costs of graduation activities for a deserving eighth grade student.
Motion was made by Mrs. Cowley, seconded by Mrs. Reed, to approve consent agenda
items VIII.A.2, VIII.A.3, VIII.A.4, and VIII.A.5. Upon roll call the following members voted
Aye: Bomba, Cowley, Garcia, Gibson, Kresich, Reed; Nays none; motion carried.
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OR DESIGNEE TO SECURE BIDS FOR FOOD
SERVICES FOR THE 2013 – 2014 SCHOOL YEAR
Dr. Raymond LaPorte submitted to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) the
“Invitation for Bid and Contract Documents” for approval. Once the documents are
approved the District can seek food vendor bids. A notice that Hoover-Schrum
Memorial School District 157 will be seeking food vendor bids will be published in the
June 4, 2013 Hammond Times Newspaper. The bids will be opened on June 24, 2013,
and the vendor selection will be made.
FREE MEALS TO THE COMMUNITY – INFORMATIONAL
Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District 157 is required to serve breakfast or lunch to
anyone in the community 11 months to 18 years of age, (21 years old if special
education). The district will serve breakfast to the public during the same dates as
summer school. The serving times will be 7:30 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. The ISBE mandate is
a result of Public Act 095-0155. An excerpt of the act is as follows:
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General
Assembly:
Section 5. The Childhood Hunger Relief Act is amended by changing Section 20 as
follows:
(105 ILCS 126/20)
Sec. 20. Summer Food Service Program.
(a) The State Board of Education shall promulgate a State plan for summer food service
programs, in accordance with 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1761 and any other applicable federal
laws and regulations, by February 1, 2008. (b) On or before February 15, 2008, a
school district must promulgate a plan to have a summer breakfast or lunch (or both)
food service program for each school (i) in which at least 50% of the students are
eligible for free or reduced-price school meals and (ii) that has a summer school
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program. The plan must be implemented during the summer of 2008. Each summer
food service program must operate for the duration of the school's summer school
program. If the school district has one or more elementary schools that qualify, the
summer food service program must be operated in a manner that ensures all eligible
students receive services. If a school in which at least 50% of the students are eligible
for free or reduced-price school meals is not open during the summer months, the
school shall provide information regarding the number of children in the school who are
eligible for free or reduced-price school meals upon request by a not-for-profit entity.
CITY OF CALUMET CITY MEETING ON ANNUAL TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
(TIF) REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS – INFORMATIONAL
Dr. Raymond LaPorte shared with the Board of Education information relative to the
City of Calumet City meeting of the Annual Joint Review Board on the Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project areas. Dr. LaPorte shared that the meeting will
take place on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. He said that more information will
be shared with the Board of Education members as he receives it.
APPROVE 2013 SUMMER PROJECT LIST AS PRESENTED
Mr. Joe Kekelik provided the Board of Education members a list of summer 2013
projects for approval by the Board of Education. In addition, he has provided
information relative to the seal-coating and asphalt repairs at Hoover School and
Schrum School, and the parking lot lighting at Hoover School. He also shared the
proposals for the seal-coating, crack fill, striping and patching for Hoover School,
Schrum School, and the District Office lots with job specifications from Apex and the
estimate for the outside LED lighting project at Hoover School.
In addition, Dr. Morris shared with the Board of Education members that the $50,000
Maintenance Grant is available again this year. She shared that Dr. LaPorte has begun
the process of completing the application. Dr. LaPorte shared that there is $9,000,000
available from the State. Dr. Morris said that if the District is approved for the grant the
District will proceed with the installation of new HVAC controls throughout the school
buildings.
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Motion was made by Mr. Gibson, seconded by Mrs. Reed, to approve the consent
agenda for items VIII.C.1, VIII.C.2, VIII.C.3, VIII.C.4, VIII.C.5, VIII.C.6, VIII.C.7, VIII.C.8,
VIII.C.9, VIII.C.10 and VIII.C.11. Upon roll call the following members voted Aye:
Bomba, Cowley, Garcia, Gibson, Kresich, Reed; Nays none; motion carried.
VIII.C.1
Approve the Implementation of the Reading In Motion Program and
Associated costs of $17,000 for the 2013 – 2014 School Year
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VIII.C.2
Approve the Contract Agreement with Omni Therapeutics, Inc. for the
2013 – 2014 School Year
VIII.C.3
Approve the Safe Schools Application from R.I.S.E. for the 2013 – 2014
School Year
VIII.C.4
Approve the Contract Agreement with Camp Invention
VIII.C.5
Approve the Final 2012 – 2013 School Calendar
VIII.C.6
Approve the 2013 – 2014 School Calendar
VIII.C.7
Approve the 2013 – 2014 IESA Registration
VIII.C.8
Approve Summer School Proposals
VIII.C.9
Approve Summer Enrichment Program
VIII.C.10
Approve the Calumet City Park District Summer Program
VIII.C.11
Approve English Language Arts Common Core Standards Training
Provided by Dr. Kathleen Doyle, Assistant Executive Director,
Intermediate Service Center (ISC4), in the Amount of $2,055.00 on June
4, 5, and 6, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Mr. Garcia asked Dr. Mays if the Reading in Motion program is working for our students.
Dr. Mays confirmed that the program is working. Dr. Morris said that the test data
serves as a testimony that the program is working. The student’s scores are very high
on the DIBELS assessment.
Dr. Morris shared the following information for each of the Consent Agenda items:
C1.
The Reading in Motion Program will continue to provide an Extra Dosage Coach
who will provide additional assistance and support to the 1 st grade students who
have not mastered key skills and concepts.
C.2.
Omni Therapeutics will continue to provide therapeutic services for Special
Education students who need occupational or physical therapy.
C.3.
The R.I.S.E. Program provides our district with the option of providing an
alternative program to our students at a much lower costs than the PACE
Program and Alternative Academic Academy Program.
C.4.
The Camp Invention Program will be held June 10-13, 2013. As previously
shared, the program will be open to students who are not enrolled in the district.
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C.5.
The 2012-2013 Final School Calendar is ready for submission to the Illinois State
Board of Education now that the five unused emergency days have been
removed from the calendar. The district did not have to close school due to
inclement weather, such as excessive snow, or any other emergency.
C.6.
The 2013-2014 School Calendar includes dates that are aligned with Thornton
Fractional High School District 215 and the surrounding elementary feeder
school districts.
Spring Break is scheduled for March 31, 2014 – April 4, 2014 to be aligned with
Thornton Fractional High School District 215 due to the PSAE assessments
being scheduled the week after the Easter holiday, which prevents Spring Break
from being scheduled during that time.
The Monday after the two week Winter Break, January 6, 2014, which is an
Institute Day for Thornton Fractional High School District 215, will not be a nonattendance day for our students. In order to end our school year on the same day
as District 215 on Friday, May 30th, 2014, January 6th must be a regular school
day for our students.
Due to a new Senate Bill, the first and the last day of student attendance must be
a 5 hour attendance day.
There will be 12 School Improvement Days next school year, which includes 3
more School Improvement Days than last school year. The 12 School
Improvement Days will be used to implement a three prong cycle of Common
Core curriculum alignment for Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science,
and Social Studies at the District, School, and Grade Level.
C.7.
The 2013-2014 IESA Registration will allow our students to participate in Girls’
and Boys’ Basketball and Girls’ Volleyball.
C.8.
The Summer School Proposals presented will provide the same level of support
as the previous programs. The program will be supported with funds from the
Title I grant.
C.9.
Music teacher, Ms. Lisa Trudeau, will provide a D.R.U.M. Program for students
which will teach students to play percussion instruments.
C.10. The aforementioned Calumet City Park District Program will be provided for
students who attend Summer School.
C.11. A three day professional development workshop will be provided for all of the
staff members in the district, with the exception of the Mathematics teachers and
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Special Education teachers at Schrum School. The training will focus on the Six
Shifts in the Common Core Standards.
Motion was made by Mrs. Reed, seconded by Mr. Kresich, to approve consent agenda
items VIII.C.1, VIII.C.2, VIII.C.3, VIII.C.4, VIII.C.5, VIII.C.6, VIII.C.7, VIII.C.8, VIII.C.9,
VIII.C.10, and VIII.C.11. Upon roll call the following members voted Aye: Bomba,
Cowley, Garcia, Gibson, Kresich, Reed; Nays none; motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT’S UPDATE REPORT – INFORMATIONAL
Dr. Morris highlighted to the Board of Education members the 4 th Annual Parent
Volunteer Luncheon held on April 26, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. in the District Office. She
shared that the luncheon was well attended by parents and one of our community
partners, Robin Obregon from the Rotary Club. The volunteers were presented with a
certificate and gifts of appreciation. The luncheon also included plenty of delicious food,
beverages, and desserts. Board of Education President, Charles Garcia, Vice
President, John Kresich, and Secretary, Tonya Reed were also in attendance for the
Parent Volunteer Luncheon.
In addition, Dr. Morris shared that the 2nd Annual Fine Arts Fair was held on Thursday,
May 2, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at Schrum School. The student’s artwork was wonderfully
displayed throughout the Schrum cafeteria. The District Fine Arts Fair also featured
numerous performances by students from various grade levels. Board of Education
President Charles Garcia and Vice President John Kresich were also in attendance for
this event.
The 2013 8th Grade Dinner Dance was a wonderful culminating event for the 8 th grade
students and their families. Dr. Morris said that the students looked amazing, all
dressed up in their best attire, and throughout the evening they had lots of fun! Many of
the students received numerous awards for the countless accomplishments that they
achieved throughout the school year. She said that the parents of the students beamed
with pride as the students received their awards. Board of Education President Charles
Garcia, Vice President John Kresich, and Board of Education member Eric Gibson were
in attendance for this event.
Dr. Morris also shared with the Board of Education members that on Monday, May 13,
2013, Hoover School hosted a Parent Workshop. Approximately 40 parents attended
the workshop. Dr. Mays arranged for two presentations to be conducted for the
parents. The two workshops, “What Does Common Core Mean for Pre-Kindergarten
and Special Education” presented by Dr. Janice Jackson, and “Diversity Real Talk” –
presented by Brenda Sullivan of Zaner-Bloser, were very powerful and provided parents
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with a plethora of beneficial information. The parents were also presented with valuable
literature to read with their children at home and a gift card raffle was conducted.
Dr. Morris also shared an idea from Mrs. Reed relative to encouraging parents to attend
parent meetings by providing parents with incentives, such as extra tickets for
graduation, gift cards, fee waivers for special field trips and events, etc.
Dr. Morris continued to say that on May 16, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. the Hoover Beginning
Band, the Hoover Chorus, and the Schrum School Beginning Band and Concert Band
conducted their Annual Spring Concert. Under the direction of Mr. Aaron Franklin, Mr.
Armando Quetzalcoatl, and Ms. Lisa Trudeau, the band and chorus students have
worked very hard over the past several months to prepare for the concert, and their
performances were an enjoyable experience for everyone in attendance. Board of
Education President Charles Garcia and Vice President John Kresich were also in
attendance for the Spring Concert.
Also, on Thursday, May 23, 2013, the Chicago Heights Rotary Club honored the
Schrum School Early Act Club during their luncheon at the Olympia Fields Country
Club. During the luncheon, the students enjoyed a delicious meal and engaged in
conversation with the Rotarians. The Early Act Club students were presented with
various awards for their service throughout the school year, and they each conducted
heartwarming speeches regarding the service projects that they participated in this year.
Board of Education Vice President John Kresich, Principal Dr. Bennie Knott, and Interim
Business Manager Dr. Raymond LaPorte were also in attendance for this event.
Lastly, Dr. Morris highlighted the Hoover School Salute to the Armed Forces Memorial
Day Program. Dr. Morris said that the program was a moving tribute to the veterans in
the Hoover-Schrum community. Each grade level performed a tribute to honor the
different branches of the armed forces, and the program culminated with Dr. Mays’
husband, Lieutenant Colonel Brian Mays of the United States Army, as the guest
speaker. There were many veterans in attendance, and they were all deeply touched
by this program to honor their service to our country.
APPROVE IASB ANNUAL DUES IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,370.00
Motion was made by Mrs. Reed, seconded by Mr. Kresich, to approve the IASB Annual
dues in the amount of $4,370.00. Upon roll call the following members voted Aye:
Bomba, Cowley, Garcia, Gibson, Kresich, Reed; Nays none; motion carried.
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RESOLUTIONS FOR 2013 – 2014 ANNUAL IASB/IASA/IASBO JOINT
CONFERENCE: SUBMISSION DEADLINE – JUNE 19, 2013 – INFORMATIONAL
A copy of the letter from the Illinois Association of School Boards relative to resolution
proposals for the 2013 Annual IASB/IASA/IASBO Conference to be held November 22
– 24, 2013 was shared with the Board of Education members. Board members are
asked to submit proposals for:
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New IASB Resolutions;
Amendments to existing Position Statements;
Reaffirmation of existing Position Statements; or
Belief Statements
The submission deadline is Wednesday, June 19, 2013. The IASB staff will review
each proposal and consult with a School Board Representative and/or the
Superintendent.
Mr. Garcia asked if the Resolutions that the Board of Education members submitted in
the past can be resubmitted. Mr. Gibson said that most of the Resolutions the Board of
Education submitted can be put into policy by the district.
MANDATORY BOARD MEMBER TRAINING – INFORMATIONAL
Public Act 097-0008 requires school board members to have mandatory training for
Professional Leadership. Mandatory training will be required after new teacher
evaluation requirements are implemented by the school district. The training is
mandatory for:
 Every school board member appointed after June 13, 2011 to fill a vacancy of at
least one year’s duration.
 Every school board member elected for a term beginning after June 13, 2011
must complete the training within the first year.
The course is available online at http://www.iasb.com/training/onlinelearning.cfm.
A workshop to fulfill the State mandatory training is also available on June 14, 2013 at
the Holiday Inn in Tinley Park.
IASB SCHOOL BOARD GOVERNANCE RECOGNITION – INFORMATIONAL
The purpose of this program is to emphasize the importance of and show appreciation
for board efforts to learn and practice effective governance behaviors as identified in
IASB’s Foundational Principles of Effective Governance. It also recognizes school
boards that actively participate in and support statewide IASB programs and events. All
IASB member school boards are invited to apply for this recognition. Recipients of this
recognition will be acknowledged at the Fall Division Dinner Meeting and at the Joint
Annual Conference in November.
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In order to be considered for the recognition, the application form must be completed
and received by IASB no later than August 2, 2013. Applications will be reviewed for
completeness in late August and award recipients will be notified shortly thereafter.
SCHEDULE DATE FOR POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Policy Committee scheduled June 10, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. as the date for the next
meeting.
SCHEDULE DATE FOR FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Finance Committee scheduled June 18, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. as the date for the next
meeting.
SCHEDULE DATE FOR BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING
The Buildings and Grounds Committee scheduled June 18, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. as the
date for the next meeting.
BOARD OF EDUCATION INVITATION TO 8TH GRADE GRADUATION
A copy of the invitation to the 8th Grade Graduation was presented to each Board of
Education member. The graduation will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Thornton Fractional North High School Auditorium.
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE LIST – INFORMATIONAL
A copy of the Board of Education Committee list was provided for each Board of
Education member.
BOARD OF EDUCATION DIRECTORY – INFORMATIONAL
A copy of the Board of Education Directory was provided for each Board of Education
member.
NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Tonya Reed shared with the Board of Education thank you cards from Ms. Camile
Gales and Mrs. Rose Jordan.
Mr. Garcia shared information with the Board of Education members relative to various
day care centers visiting our district to observe our pre-kindergarten and kindergarten
programs. Mr. Garcia suggested that the district partner with the day care centers to
help them learn what the State expects from their programs in preparation for the
transition to the Common Core Standards. . Dr. Morris shared that the district’s
partnerships with day care centers should begin with Kinder Care, since Kelsy Cowley
is a Board of Education member and the Director of the South Holland KinderCare.
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MOTION TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Motion was made by Mrs. Reed, seconded by Mr. Kresich, to adjourn to closed session
at 8:21 p.m. to discuss:
Matters concerning specific employees or legal counsel, as permitted in Section 2 (c)
(1) of the Open Meetings Act.
Student disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (9).
Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act. 5
ILCS 120/2 (c) (21).
Upon roll call the following members voted Aye: Bomba, Cowley, Garcia, Gibson,
Kresich, Reed; Nays none; motion carried.
Motion was made by Mr. Kresich, seconded by Mrs. Cowley, to return to Open Session
at 10:00 p.m. Upon roll call all members voted Aye; Nays none; motion carried.
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Motion was made by Mrs. Cowley, seconded by Mrs. Reed, to approve the consent
agenda for items VIII.F.1, VIII.F.2, VIII.F.3, VIII.F.4, VIII.F.5, VIII.F.6, VIII.F.7, VIII.F.8,
and VIII.F.9. Upon roll call the following members voted Aye: Bomba, Cowley, Garcia,
Gibson, Kresich, Reed; Nays none; motion carried.
VIII.F.1
Accept the Letter of Retirement from Donna Slater, Hoover School Art
Teacher, Effective at the End of the 2012 – 2013 School Year
VIII.F.2
Approve the Posting for an Art Teacher at Hoover School
VIII.F.3
Accept the Resignation Letter from Nicole Sheridan, First Grade Teacher
at Hoover School, Effective June 4, 2013
VIII.F.4
Approve the Posting for a First Grade Teacher at Hoover School
VIII.F.5
Accept the Resignation Letter from Tiffany Sanford, Fifth Grade Teacher
at Hoover School, Effective June 4, 2013
VIII.F.6
Approve the Posting for a Fifth Grade Teacher at Hoover School
VIII.F.7
Accept the Resignation Letter from Raymond Gibbs, Effective May 28,
2013
VIII.F.8
Approve the Posting for a Part-Time In-School Detention Supervisor at
Hoover School
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VIII.F.9
Approve the 4 Day Work Week with Extended Hours Beginning June 3,
2013 through August 9, 2013
Motion was made by Mrs. Cowley, seconded by Mr. Gibson, to approve consent
agenda items VIII.F.1, VIII.F.2, VIII.F.3, VIII.F.4, VIII.F.5, VIII.F.6, VIII.F.7, VIII.F.8, and
VIII.F.9. Upon roll call the following members voted Aye: Bomba, Cowley, Garcia,
Gibson, Kresich, Reed; Nays none; motion carried.
APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ELIMINATION OF THE
DISTRICT SECRETARY POSITION AND THE CREATION OF A CONFIDENTIAL
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS AND FINANCIAL SPECIALIST POSITION
Motion was made by Mrs. Reed, seconded by Mr. Kresich, to approve the Resolution
authorizing the elimination of the District Secretary position and the creation of a
Confidential Compensation/Benefits and Financial Specialist position. Upon roll call the
following members voted Aye: Bomba, Cowley, Garcia, Gibson, Kresich, Reed; Nays
none; motion carried.
APPROVE THE HIRING OF SUE JABAAY AS THE CONFIDENTIAL
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS AND FINANCIAL SPECIALIST AT A SALARY OF
$39,557.69, PRORATED
Motion was made by Mrs. Reed, seconded by Mrs. Cowley, to approve the
reclassification of Sue Jabaay to the position of Confidential Compensation/Benefits and
Financial Specialist at a salary of $39,557.69, prorated. Upon roll call the following
members voted Aye: Bomba, Cowley, Garcia, Gibson, Kresich, Reed; Nays none;
motion carried.
APPROVE THE HIRING OF JONATHAN KRESICH, STUDENT WORKER, FOR THE
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT, FROM JUNE 4, 2013 TO AUGUST 1,
2013
Motion was made by Mrs. Cowley, seconded by Mrs. Reed, to approve the hiring of
Jonathan Kresich, student worker, for the Buildings and Grounds Department, from
June 4, 2013 to August 1, 2013. Upon roll call the following members voted Aye:
Bomba, Cowley, Garcia, Gibson, Reed; Abstain: Kresich; Nays none; motion carried.
APPROVE THE HIRING OF DAVID COWLEY, STUDENT WORKER, FOR THE
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT, FROM JUNE 4, 2013 TO AUGUST 1,
2013
Motion was made by Mrs. Reed, seconded by Mr. Kresich, to approve the hiring of
David Cowley, student worker, for the Buildings and Grounds Department, from June 4,
2013 to August 1, 2013. Upon roll call the following members voted Aye: Bomba,
Garcia, Gibson, Kresich, Reed; Abstain: Cowley; Nays none; motion carried.
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APPROVE THE HIRING OF DEON ISAAC, STUDENT WORKER, FOR THE
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT, FROM JUNE 4, 2013 TO AUGUST 1,
2013
Motion was made by Mrs. Reed, seconded by Mr. Kresich, to approve the hiring of
Deon Isaac, student worker, for the Buildings and Grounds Department, from June 4,
2013 to August 1, 2013. Upon roll call the following members voted Aye: Bomba,
Cowley, Garcia, Gibson, Kresich, Reed; Nays none; motion carried.
APPROVE THE HIRING OF MICHAEL TAYLOR, STUDENT WORKER, FOR THE
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT, FROM JUNE 4, 2013 TO AUGUST 1,
2013
Motion was made by Mrs. Cowley, seconded by Mrs. Reed, to approve the hiring of
Michael Taylor, student worker, for the Buildings and Grounds Department, from June
4, 2013 to August 1, 2013. Upon roll call the following members voted Aye: Bomba,
Cowley, Garcia, Gibson, Kresich, Reed; Nays none; motion carried.
APPROVE THE HIRING OF JOHARI DIX, STUDENT WORKER, FOR THE
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT, FROM JUNE 4, 2013 TO AUGUST 1,
2013
Motion was made by Mrs. Cowley, seconded by Mr. Gibson, to approve the hiring of
Johari Dix, student worker, for the Buildings and Grounds Department, from June 4,
2013 to August 1, 2013. Upon roll call the following members voted Aye: Bomba,
Cowley, Garcia, Gibson, Kresich; Abstain: Reed; Nays none; motion carried.
APPROVE THE HIRING OF JUAN SALAS, JR., STUDENT WORKER, FOR THE
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT, FROM JUNE 4, 2013 TO AUGUST 1,
2013
Motion was made by Mrs. Cowley, seconded by Mrs. Reed, to approve the hiring of
Juan Salas, Jr., student worker, for the Buildings and Grounds Department, from June
4, 2013 to August 1, 2013. Upon roll call the following members voted Aye: Bomba,
Cowley, Garcia, Gibson, Kresich, Reed; Nays none; motion carried.
APPROVE THE HIRING OF MARCUS ROBERTSON, STUDENT WORKER, FOR
THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT, FROM JUNE 4, 2013 TO
AUGUST 1, 2013
Motion was made by Mrs. Reed, seconded by Mr. Kresich, to approve the hiring of
Marcus Robertson, student worker, for the Buildings and Grounds Department, from
June 4, 2013 to August 1, 2013. Upon roll call the following members voted Aye:
Bomba, Cowley, Garcia, Gibson, Kresich, Reed; Nays none; motion carried.
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APPROVE THE HIRING OF JEREMIAH KELLY, STUDENT WORKER, FOR THE
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT, FROM JUNE 4, 2013 TO AUGUST 1,
2013
Motion was made by Mrs. Reed, seconded by Mrs. Cowley, to approve the hiring of
Jeremiah Kelly, student worker for the Buildings and Grounds Department, from June 4,
2013 to August 1, 2013. Upon roll call the following members voted Aye: Bomba,
Cowley, Garcia, Gibson, Kresich, Reed; Nays none; motion carried.
APPROVE THE HIRING OF CHARLES GARCIA, STUDENT WORKER, FOR THE
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT, FROM JUNE 4, 2013 TO AUGUST 1, 2013 (AT A
SALARY OF $1,534.50), WHICH IS $8.25 PER HOUR X 6 HOURS PER DAY X 31
DAYS
Motion was made by Mrs. Cowley, seconded by Mr. Kresich, to approve the hiring of
Charles Garcia, student worker, for the Technology Department, from June 4, 2013 to
August 1, 2013, (at a salary of $1,534.50), which is $8.25 per hour x 6 hours per day x
31 days. Upon roll call the following members voted Aye: Bomba, Cowley, Gibson,
Kresich, Reed; Abstain: Garcia; Nays none; motion carried.
APPROVE THE HIRING OF TAMERA KING, STUDENT WORKER, FOR THE
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT, FROM JUNE 4, 2013 TO AUGUST 1, 2013 (AT A
SALARY OF $1,534.50), WHICH IS $8.25 PER HOUR X 6 HOURS PER DAY X 31
DAYS
Motion was made by Mr. Gibson, seconded by Mr. Kresich, to approve the hiring of
Tamera King, student worker, for the Technology Department, from June 4, 2013 to
August 1, 2013 (at a salary of $1,534.50), which is $8.25 per hour x 6 hours per day x
31 days. Upon roll call the following members voted Aye: Bomba, Cowley, Garcia,
Gibson, Kresich, Reed; Nays none; motion carried.
APPROVE HIRING 6 SUMMER ADULT WORKERS (LUNCHROOM SUPERVISORS)
AND PART-TIME CLERICAL ASSISTANT/IMC SUPERVISOR
Motion was made by Mrs. Cowley, seconded by Mr. Gibson, to approve the hiring of 6
summer adult workers (Lunchroom Supervisors) and part-time Clerical Assistant/IMC
Supervisor from June 4, 2013 to August 1, 2013, as follows: Evelia Hernandez, Tayina
Kelly, Nicole Turnbull, Sherry Wright, Maria Gonzalez and Rita Barnes. Upon roll call
the following members voted Aye: Bomba, Cowley, Garcia, Gibson, Kresich, Reed;
Nays none; motion carried.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Mrs. Reed, seconded by Mrs. Cowley, to adjourn at 10:10 p.m.
Upon roll call all members voted Aye; Nays none; motion carried.
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President
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