APPROVED 7/13/2015
Board of Education
Orland School District 135
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
Administration Center, Board Room
15100 South 94th Ave., Orland Park, Illinois
MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Board of Education, Orland School District 135, was held on
Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Center, 15100 S. 94th Ave.,
Orland Park, Illinois. Notice of the meeting, along with copies of the complete agenda,
was delivered to members of the Board and emailed to news media on Friday,
June 6, 2015.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:21 p.m. by President Joseph La Margo.
ROLL CALL, followed by recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Dr. Laura Berry, Sandra Kulak, Joseph La Margo, Michael Maratea,
Greg Okon, Angie Sexton
Absent:
Also present were the following:
Jen Beshansky, Dir., Communications
Michael Blaha, Ann Marie Foundation
Susan Blaha, Ann Marie Foundation
Kevin Brown, Asst. Principal, Jerling Jr. High
Eve Bukowski, President, Orland Council of
Educators
Lisa Bulvar, Ann Marie Foundation
Patrick Callahan, Studio GC Architects
Elissa Chudwin, 22nd Century Media
Heather Conrad, Asst. Principal, Meadow Ridge
School
Katie Curtin, District Office
Katlin Davis, High Point School
Yvette Delucca, parent
Keri DeYoung, Principal, Centennial School
Dan Doogan, Dir., Technology
Cheryl Foertsch, Principal, High Point School
Brian Fogarty, Asst. Dir., Curriculum
Carl Forn., Dir. of Finance
Colleen Gavin, Orland Council of Educators
Pat Guinane, TribLocal
Katharine Hannigan, High Point School
Jerry Hughes, Dir., Risk Management & Safety
Colleen Joyce, Asst. Principal, High Point School
Dan Leib, Orland Council of Educators
Julian Liotine, resident
Jodi Nardella, parent
Brian Otte, Studio GC Architects
Sheila Rebollian, parent
Donna Rehm, High Point School
Orland School District 135
Board of Education
Shannon Roedel, Principal, Meadow Ridge School
Mary Kay Small, Ann Marie Foundation
David Snyder, Dir. of Curriculum
Janet Stutz, Superintendent
Maria Thomas, parent
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June 9, 2015
Nooshin Trombetta, parent
Dennis Walsh, Klein Thorpe & Jenkins, ltd.
Dan Werfelman, Director of Facilities, Operations
& Maintenance
Lynn Zeder, Asst. Supt., Teaching & Learning
IN MEMORIAM
A moment of silence was held for Kellie Ferconio, 4th Grade teacher at Liberty School,
who passed away May 23, 2015.
ANN MARIE FOUNDATION – Guest Recognition
Representatives of the Ann Marie Foundation presented their Student Integrity Award
to three intermediate-grade level students who were nominated by their teachers.
Riley McDoniel (3rd Grade, High Point), Allison DeLucca, (4th Grade, High Point), and
Calvin Rebollido (4th Grade, Meadow Ridge) were recognized for exuding exceptional
traits of friendship, courage and responsibility. An award of $500 was provided to the
parents of each winning student to be placed towards a savings bond. The Board
commended the Ann Marie Foundation for their organization’s efforts in promoting
suicide awareness and prevention toward the betterment of the community’s youth.
STUDENT & STAFF RECOGNITIONS – Board of Education and Administration
Students:
Congratulations to Jerling Jr. High 6th grade student Michael Trombetta, who was
selected by the University of Illinois to attend an all-expense paid trip to Space Academy
this summer. Michael was a State semi-finalist in the University’s You Be the Chemist
competition.
Congratulations to Century Jr. High’s 8th Grade Choir and Concert Choir teams, led by
teacher Jennifer Miller. Both ensembles earned 1st place in the State Choir Contest on
April 25.
High Point 4th grade student Elizabeth Cardoso-Thomas earned Illinois Level 1 Finalist
in the national reading and writing contest, Letters About Literature. Elizabeth’s piece was
selected among 6,901 letters submitted by students across Illinois.
Staff: The following staff members have been recognized as nominated ABCDE
recipients in the following categories:
Effective
Communication: Laura Bingham, Early Childhood, Centennial (submitted by parent, Jodi Nardella)
Inspiration:
Karyl Duffy, 4th Grade, High Point (submitted by a parent)
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June 9, 2015
CITIZENS’ REMARKS—AGENDA & NON-AGENDA ITEMS – None
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
FOIA Requests: Dr. Stutz reported that the two FOIA requests received this past month
have both been answered.
Grade 6-8 Language Arts Resources: Mr. Snyder reported that each junior high’s
Language Arts teams have held a training session in May, in preparation of the proposed
reading resources and materials due for the Board’s adoption later on during this
meeting. Another training session is scheduled for August 10, with further trainings to
continue in the summer months and throughout the next school year.
A shared concern among certified staff is the limited block of 48 minutes dedicated to
grade 7 and 8 Language Arts/Reading instruction each day, which has been noted in
previous years. Further discussion of this variable will be brought forth at a future
Committee of the Whole meeting.
Student Achievements: Asst. Director of Curriculum Brian Fogarty reported on the
substantial results as indicated via benchmark assessments. Fountas & Pinnel illustrated
overall growth of one-two levels above the standard benchmark at each K-5 grade level.
Exceptional results were also noted for the percentage of students exiting Return-toIntervention (RtI) programs back into their regular education curriculum: 13% of
students have exited the reading intervention (RtI) programs, and 38% of students have
exited math intervention (RtI) programs. In addition, 23% of students have exited the
English Language Learners (ELL) program back into standard classroom regimen. Also,
the number of students qualifying for reading/math IEPs has decreased from 63 students
in 2013-14 to 27 in 2014-15.
Dr. Zeder noted that these results within the ELL program is significant as the growth for
students eligible to enter the program has increased from 30 to 90 seats in one year’s time.
These assessment results indicate that the proposed 8.0 FTE positions expected for next
year’s program will most likely be decreased.
The Board commended Mr. Fogarty and the Administration upon his invaluable report.
Orland School District 135
Board of Education
Minutes • Page 4
June 9, 2015
BOARD POLICY
Review of New Policy: Financial Disclosure: Mr. Forn presented the drafted Financial
Disclosure Policy for the Board’s 2nd reading and consideration. No questions were posed
by the Board at this time.
Discussion – Epi-Pen Administration: Dr. Stutz presented Policy 714, Administration of
Medication, which requires a recent change in policy regarding administration of the
Epi-Pen to students who are unknown to have an allergy causing anaphylaxis. The
revision entails the District to ensure/document mandated training for all required staff.
The revised policy has been reviewed by the District’s attorneys.
Dr. Stutz relayed that a subscription with the Global Compliance Network is under
consideration, as it would provide training modules in a variety of safety measures
(including administering the Epi-Pen) for unlimited staff at a one-time fee of $1,000.
Hands-on training will still be a critical requirement for administering the Epi-Pen, while
the video will provide an overview for compliance.
Policy 714 will be brought forth for second reading and possible approval at the July 13
regular meeting.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Mr. Forn acknowledged that this month’s Treasurer’s Report has been placed in the
Board’s packet for review.
BOARD MOTIONS
Consent Agenda: Mr. La Margo read the items on the proposed consent agenda. There
being no requests for further discussion, Mr. La Margo moved (Dr. Berry seconded) that
the Board of Education approve the following consent agenda items:
1. Minutes:
May 4, 2015, Board & Organizational Meeting
May 4, 2015, Closed Session
2. Accounts Payable:
5/30/15
$1,382,901.41
3. Petty Cash/Imprest Fund:
5/30/15
$2,101.16
4. Payroll Summary:
5/30/15
$3,533,422.02
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Board of Education
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June 9, 2015
5. Resignation—Certified Staff, effective the end of the 2014-15 school year
Jennifer Durkee, Library Media Specialist, Meadow Ridge
6. Resignations—Classified Staff, effective as indicated:
Kelly Baxter, Lunchroom/Playground, Center, effective 6/9/15
Ty Devine, Paraprofessional, Center, effective 5/3/15
Ty Kaiser, Night Lead, Orland Jr. High, effective 6/9/15
Joan Lester, Lunchroom/Playground, Orland Jr. High, effective 6/9/15
Mary Scholl, Paraprofessional, Park, effective 6/9/15
7. Acknowledgment—Receipt of Retirement: Classified Staff, effective 6/30/17
Bonnie Hutman, Library Media Associate, Orland Jr. High
Nancy Noga, Paraprofessional, Prairie
Sharon Pepper, Paraprofessional, Prairie
8. Leave of Absence—Certified Staff, for the 2015-16 school year:
Cheryl Fink, 4th Grade, Liberty (personal)
9. Employment – ESY Program, effective Summer 2015, presented as attached
10. Employment – Reading/Math Summer Program, effective
Summer 2015, presented as attached
11. Employment – Basketball/Cross Country/Dance/Softball/
Volleyball Camps, effective Summer 2015, presented as attached
12. Employment – Band/Orchestra Camps, effective Summer 2015,
presented as attached
13. Employment – Art Camps, effective Summer 2015, presented as attached
14. Call List of Substitute Teachers and Substitute Paraprofessionals,
presented as attached
15. 2015-16 Membership Renewal: Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB), $9,835
16. Resolution Setting Forth the Prevailing Wages on Public Works
Roll call on the consent agenda: Ayes: Dr. Berry, Ms. Kulak, Mr. La Margo, Mr. Maratea,
Mr. Okon, Ms. Sexton. Nays: None. Motion carried.
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June 9, 2015
Intergovernmental Agreement – Emergency Shelter Usage: Mr. Maratea moved
(Dr. Berry seconded) that the Board of Education approve an Intergovernmental
Agreement between Orland School District 135 and the Village of Orland Park that
authorizes District 135’s utilization of Village facilities as secondary emergency shelter
sites, effective June 9, 2015, as presented. Mr. Hughes clarified that the District has an
ongoing list of approved sites, and that this Agreement re-establishes protocol standards
already set in place. Roll Call: Ayes: Ms. Kulak, Mr. La Margo, Mr. Maratea, Mr. Okon,
Ms. Sexton, Dr. Berry. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Employment – Certified Staff: Dr. Berry moved (Ms. Sexton seconded) that the Board of
Education employ the following, effective the 2015-16 school year:
Katherine Bern-Gordon, Orchestra, Century Jr. High
Kyle Lennon, P.E., Centennial
Ewa Marek, ELL, Prairie
Daniel McNicholas, ELA/7th Grade, Century Jr. High
Sharon Ostema, P.E., Orland Jr. High
Lauren Richmond, Social Worker, Orland Jr. High
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. La Margo, Mr. Maratea, Mr. Okon, Ms. Sexton, Dr. Berry, Ms. Kulak.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Employment – Classified Staff: Ms. Sexton moved (Ms. Kulak seconded) that the Board
of Education employ the following, effective as indicated:
Deanna Johnsten, Student Services Secretary, District Office, effective 6/22/15
Shannon Fogarty, Night Helper, TBD, effective TBD
Jeffrey Koch, Night Helper, TBD, effective TBD
Misty Pozen, Night Helper, TBD, effective, TBD
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Maratea, Mr. Okon, Ms. Sexton, Dr. Berry, Ms. Kulak, Mr. La Margo.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Adoption – Grade 6-8 Instructional Reading Resources & Materials: Ms. Sexton moved
(Mr. Okon seconded) that the Board of Education adopt the proposed SchoolWide Inc.,
Grade 6-8 Reading instructional resources and materials. Cost for said resources and
materials was encompassed in other materials adopted at the May 4, 2015, Board &
Organizational meeting. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Okon, Ms. Sexton, Dr. Berry, Ms. Kulak,
Mr. La Margo, Mr. Maratea. Nays: None. Motion carried.
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Approval – Financial Disclosure Policy: Mr. Okon moved (Mr. Maratea seconded) that
the Board of Education approve the Financial Disclosure Policy in accordance with Rule
15c2-12 of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), effective June 9, 2015, as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ms. Sexton, Dr. Berry, Ms. Kulak, Mr. La Margo, Mr. Maratea, Mr. Okon.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Health Insurance Renewal: Mr. Maratea moved (Dr. Berry seconded) that the Board of
Education approve the health insurance program submitted by Arthur J. Gallagher, for
the 2015-16 fiscal year. Roll Call: Ayes: Dr. Berry, Ms. Kulak, Mr. La Margo, Mr. Maratea,
Mr. Okon, Ms. Sexton. Nays: None. Motion carried.
2015-16 Commercial Insurance Package Renewal: Dr. Berry moved (Ms. Sexton
seconded) that the Board of Education accept the proposal submitted by Mesirow
Insurance Services and WRM America / Catlin Indemnity for the Commercial Liability
Insurance Program, at an amount not to exceed $125,352.00, for the 2015-16 fiscal year.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ms. Kulak, Mr. La Margo, Mr. Maratea, Mr. Okon, Ms. Sexton, Dr. Berry.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Telephone System Upgrade: TABLED
Ms. Kulak moved (Ms. Sexton seconded) that the Board of Education table the motion,
Telephone System Upgrade, for further review of materials, with anticipated consideration
at the June 22 regular meeting. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. La Margo, Mr. Maratea, Mr. Okon,
Ms. Sexton, Dr. Berry, Ms. Kulak. Nays: None. Motion TABLED.
Renewal – 2015-16 Food Services and Student Lunch Fees: Ms. Sexton moved (Ms. Kulak
seconded) that the Board of Education renew the Management Agreement with Quest
Food Management Company for Quest to manage and operate food services for Orland
School District 135 for the 2015-16 fiscal year, with options to renew yearly not to exceed
three (3) additional years, with a management fee not to exceed $40,000, and to approve
the following student lunch fees for 2015-16:
Student Lunch (grades 1-5)
$
3.10
Student Lunch (grades 6-8)
$
3.30
Adult Lunch
$
4.00
Reduced Meals
$
1.00
Milk
$
.60
Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Maratea, Mr. Okon, Ms. Sexton, Dr. Berry, Ms. Kulak, Mr. La Margo.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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Lunchroom Table Bid – Centennial & Orland Jr. High Schools: Ms. Kulak moved
(Mr. Okon seconded) that the Board of Education accept the bid submitted by Lowery
McDonnell Co., for lunchroom tables for Centennial and Orland Jr. High Schools, in an
amount not to exceed $96,700.00, presented as attached. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Okon,
Ms. Sexton, Dr. Berry, Ms. Kulak, Mr. La Margo, Mr. Maratea. Nays: None. Motion
carried.
Roofing Bid – Center & High Point Schools: Mr. Okon moved (Mr. Maratea seconded)
that the Board of Education accept the low responsible bid submitted by J.L. Adler
Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc., for roof replacement at Center and High Point Schools, in an
amount not to exceed $277,985.00, presented as attached. Roll Call: Ayes: Ms. Sexton,
Dr. Berry, Ms. Kulak, Mr. La Margo, Mr. Maratea, Mr. Okon. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Asphalt Paving Bid – Centennial & Century Jr. High Schools: Mr. Maratea moved
(Dr. Berry seconded) that the Board of Education accept the low responsible bid
submitted by Matthew Paving, Inc., for asphalt work at Centennial and Century Jr. High
Schools, in an amount not to exceed $57,035.00, presented as attached. Roll Call: Ayes:
Dr. Berry, Ms. Kulak, Mr. La Margo, Mr. Maratea, Mr. Okon, Ms. Sexton. Nays: None.
Motion carried.
Appointment – Administrative Staff: Dr. Berry moved (Ms. Sexton seconded) that the
Board of Education appoint Kevin Brown as Principal for Jerling Jr. High School, at an
annual salary for a beginning principal, effective July 1, 2015. Roll Call: Ayes: Ms. Kulak,
Mr. La Margo, Mr. Maratea, Mr. Okon, Ms. Sexton, Dr. Berry. Nays: None. Motion
carried. The Board commended Mr. Brown upon his appointment. Mr. Brown expressed
esteemed gratitude to the Board and Administration for their support, relaying his hope
to promote an exceptionally rewarding learning environment for Jerling’s students, staff
and parents.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Full-Day Kindergarten Update
Patrick Callahan of Studio GC Architects provided an updated timeline of labor and costs
for the firm’s services to accommodate a full-day kindergarten program within each
primary building, as approved by the Board of Education at its March 26 regular meeting.
The proposed timeline will span the work over two summers: Phase one entails
completion of labor at Centennial and Prairie Schools during summer 2015, with Center
and Park Schools scheduled to be completed during summer 2016. Studio GC met with
the Administration to streamline costs to fit within the budget first presented to the Board
in March 2015.
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The costs have been established into two separate phases: Phase One involves the
aforementioned two-summer schedule, which implements the essential structures at a
cost not to exceed $750,000. Phase Two entails the ideal and supplemental enhancements
that can be implemented at a later date, with an additional estimated cost of $750,000. A
majority of the classroom restructuring will be completed by the District’s Maintenance
Team to help cut labor costs.
BOARD DISCUSSIONS – Appointment of Board Committees/Delegates
Appointment of Board Committees/Delegates: Mr. La Margo appointed the following
board committees and delegates to serve until April, 2017:
Committees
Chairpersons
District Liaisons
Finance/Facilities:
Sandra Kulak
Carl Forn
Community Relations:
Joseph La Margo
Jen Beshansky
Education:
Laura Berry
Dr. Lynn Zeder
Special Education:
Angie Sexton
Dr. Lynn Zeder
Planning:
Laura Berry
John Bryk/Jerry Hughes
Policy/Personnel:
Michael Maratea
John Bryk
Negotiations:
Michael Maratea
Dr. Lynn Zeder/John Bryk
Safe Schools:
Greg Okon
Jerry Hughes
Technology/Green Initiatives:
Sandra Kulak/Michael Maratea
John Bryk
Board Delegates
District Improvement Team Liaison:
Laura Berry
District 230/Township Liaison:
Michael Maratea
Village Liaison:
Angie Sexton
IASB Delegate:
Laura Berry
SCOPE Representative:
Angie Sexton
Ethics Commission:
Sandra Kulak, Chair
Dr. Janet Stutz, District Representative
Community member – TO BE APPOINTED
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BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Board Vacancy: Mr. La Margo reported that, on May 15, 2015, the Board of Education
received official notice of resignation from Mr. Michael Carroll, former Board Vice President,
effective as of May 18, 2015. Mr. Carroll was seated as a newly elected Trustee for the Village
of Orland Park on May 18.
CLOSED SESSION
Ms. Kulak moved (Mr. Okon seconded) that the Board of Education adjourn to closed session
to discuss the selection of a person to fill a public office, as defined in the Open Meetings Act,
including a vacancy in a public officer, when the public body is given the power to appoint
under law or ordinance, and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline,
performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr.
La Margo, Mr. Maratea, Mr. Okon, Ms. Sexton, Dr. Berry, Ms. Kulak. Nays: None. Motion
carried (8:30 p.m.).
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Ms. Kulak moved (Mr. Maratea seconded) that the Board of Education, upon completion of
its discussions in closed session, reconvene in public session. Roll Call: Ayes: Mr. Maratea,
Mr. Okon, Ms. Sexton, Dr. Berry, Ms. Kulak, Mr. La Margo. Nays: None. Motion carried
(9:37 p.m.).
ANNOUNCEMENT – BOARD VACANCY
Mr. La Margo announced that the Board of Education will accept letters of interest from
District 135 residents eligible for appointment to fill the Board’s vacant seat, which is a twoyear unexpired term. Letters must be submitted to the Superintendent’s Office by 4:00 p.m.
on Monday, June 15, 2015.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at this time, Ms. Kulak moved (Dr. Berry seconded) that the
meeting be adjourned. A voice vote was called—six ayes, no nays. The President declared
the motion carried and the meeting adjourned (9:39 p.m.).
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Angie Sexton, Secretary
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Joseph S. La Margo, President
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Jill A. Olson, Recording Secretary