MINUTES SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING KIRBY SCHOOL DISTRICT 140 Time: 7:00 P.M. Place: Kirby School District 140 Administrative Center 16931 South Grissom Drive Tinley Park, Illinois Date: March 19, 2009
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Call to Order. At 7:03 P.M., President Martelli called to order the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, Kirby School District 140, Cook County, and led the Pledge to the Flag. Roll Call. Board Members present: Mr. James Long, Mrs. Patricia Meagher, Mrs. Gina Robuck, Mr. Chuck Augustyniak Mrs. Carol DeMicheal, and Mr. Thomas Martelli; Board Members absent: Mr. John Mirecki. Others present: Dr. Michael Byrne, Superintendent; Mr. Michael Andreshak, Director of Business Services; and Mrs. Gail Page, Recording Secretary. Approval of Minutes Summary of Previous Meeting – February 12, 2009. It was moved by Mrs. DeMicheal and seconded by Mrs. Robuck to approve the minutes summary of the Regular Meeting of February 12, 2009. The voice vote was: Ayes: 6; Nays: 0. The President declared the motion carried whereupon President Martelli as attested by Secretary Augustyniak affixed their signatures to said minutes summary. Correspondence. Incoming. There were thank you acknowledgements from Elizabeth Byrnes, Jolene Mysker, and Carol Becker. Outgoing. There was no outgoing correspondence.
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It is noted that Mr. Mirecki arrived at 7:10 P.M. V. Recognition of Public. Mr. Ed Breuske asked to address the Board. He is the owner of a company and presented property tax bills for the time he’s been located with the District. He asked the District to consider purchasing products from his company which is having difficult times. Mr. Andreshak stated he would speak to Mr. Prost, Supervisor of Operations and Maintenance, in regard to this matter. Financial Reports. A. Monthly Expenditures Consent Agenda. It was moved by Mrs. Robuck and seconded by Mr. Mirecki to approve the monthly expenditures including payroll, accounts payable, procurement card in the aggregate amount of $2,889,280.00. The roll call vote was: Ayes: Mrs. Meagher, Mrs. DeMicheal, Mr. Long, Mr. Mirecki, Mrs. Robuck, Mr. Augustyniak, and Mr. Martelli; Nays: None. The President declared the motion carried whereupon President Martelli as attested by Secretary Augustyniak affixed their signatures to the monthly expenditure report.
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Minutes Summary of the Regular Board of Education Meeting – March 19, 2009 B. Statement of Revenue & Expenditures Summary. Mr. Andreshak presented the summary reporting that the District had received property tax revenue which will show positive cash flow for this and next month. Due to the economy, the District will realize less interest from investments next year.
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Administrative Reports. A. Superintendent’s Report. Promethean Board Presentation – Fernway. Dr. Byrne reported that the presentation by the company that was supposed to have been conducted earlier this school year, had been rescheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2009. Janet Gabriel – 2009 Conservation Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Gabriel, a teacher at Prairie View Middle School has been presented this honor by the Will/South Cook Soil & Water Conservation District. She was recognized for her Project Green work, inspiring students to further their studies in agricultural and natural resource conservation related fields. Suburban Cook County Regional Office of Education. The ROE visited the District March 10, 2009 for a compliance visit. These are supposed to be conducted annually but because there are so many districts, it will probably be done every three years. A letter was sent thanking the Superintendent for the assistance and hospitality extended by our district staff. All buildings were inspected in addition to records being examined at the Administration Building. A written summary report should be received within the next 30 days. B. Director of Business Services Report. Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International – Meritorious Budget Award. Mr. Andreshak reported that for the fifth consecutive year the district has received this honor.
VIII. Unfinished Business. There was no unfinished business. IX. New Business. A. Board Reports: A Committee of the Whole was held on Thursday, March 5, 2009. The agenda included selected components of the Comprehensive Plan including the entire Financial Planning section and the Maintenance Overview from the District Operations Section. Also discussed was information in regard to a building for sale that the District is considering for purchase. There was also a closed session to discuss the Superintendent’s contract. A Committee of the Whole meeting took place just prior to the Regular Meeting. On the agenda for that was Class Size options. The approved guidelines discussed, flexibility within those guidelines and the general costs of reducing class size were all discussed. A Committee of the Whole meeting will be scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the elementary school science curriculum adoption.
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Minutes Summary of the Regular Board of Education Meeting – March 19, 2009 B. Proposed 2009-10 Regular School Board Meeting Schedule. Dr. Byrne presented the proposed schedule noting that at the Regular meetings, committee meetings may be scheduled as necessary and all meetings will be publicized abiding by the regulations set forth in the Open Meetings Act. The proposed schedule is as follows: July 16, 2009, August 20, 2009, September 24, 2009, October 22, 2009, November 12, 2009, December 3, 2009, December 17, 2009, January 14, 2010, February 11, 2010, March 18, 2010, April 15, 2010, May 20, 2010, and June 17, 2010.Upon the recommendation of Administration, it was moved by Mr. Mirecki and seconded by Mr. Augustyniak to approve the 2009-10 Regular School Board Meeting Schedule, as presented. Meetings will continue to begin at 7:00 p.m. The roll call vote was: Ayes: Mr. Long, Mrs. Meagher, Mr. Mirecki, Mrs. Robuck, Mr. Augustyniak, Mrs. DeMicheal, and Mr. Martelli; Nays: None. The President declared the motion carried.
It is noted that Mr. Mirecki left the room. C. Resolution Authorizing the Notice of Non-Renewal. In accordance with the School Code, written notice of dismissal must be given 45 days prior to the end of the school year. Upon the recommendation of Administration, it was moved by Mrs. Robuck and seconded by Mrs. DeMicheal to adopt the Resolution entitled, “Resolution Authorizing Notice of Non-Renewal (Remainder of Year Certified Staff),” as summarized in open meeting. The roll call vote was: Ayes: Mrs. Meagher; Mr. Augustyniak, Mr. Long, Mrs. DeMicheal, Mrs. Robuck, and Mr. Martelli; Nays: None. The President declared the motion carried whereupon President Martelli as attested by Secretary Augustyniak affixed their signatures to said Resolution; a copy of which will be maintained along with these minutes. Adopt Policy 500.18.13 Student Discipline – Prohibition on Discipline of Student for Failure to Medicate. According to changes in the School Code, it is the recommendation of our attorney to adopt this policy. Upon the recommendation of Administration, it was moved by Mrs. Robuck and seconded by Mrs. Meagher adopt Policy 500.18.13 Student Discipline – Prohibition on Discipline of Student for Failure to Medicate. The roll call vote was: Ayes: Mr. Augustyniak, Mrs. Meagher, Mrs. DeMicheal, Mr. Long, Mrs. Robuck, and Mr. Martelli; Nays: None. The President declared the motion carried. Gift to Schools – Fernway Park PTO. Fernway’s PTO has generously offered to replace the school sign that sits on the east side of the school building. The current sign is broken beyond repair. The total cost of the sign with purchase, installation of sign, and installation of power will come to $15,307.50. The PTO has accepted responsibility for all costs and upkeep. Upon the recommendation of Administration, it was moved by Mrs. DeMicheal and seconded by Mr. Long to accept the donation from the Fernway Park PTO for the new Fernway Park school sign, as presented. The roll call vote was: Ayes: Mr. Augustyniak, Mr. Long, Mrs. Meagher, Mrs. Robuck, Mrs. DeMicheal, and Mr. Martelli; Nays: None. The President declared the motion carried. Intergovernmental Agreement Between Tinley Park District and Kirby School District 140 Providing for the Use of the Field at McAuliffe School. As has been previously discussed, the Park District is interested in use of the field at Christa McAuliffe School Upon the recommendation of Administration, it was
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Minutes Summary of the Regular Board of Education Meeting – March 19, 2009 moved by Mr. Long and seconded by Mrs. Robuck to adopt the resolution entitled, “Intergovernmental Agreement between the Tinley Park district and Kirby School District 140 Providing for the Use of the Field at McAuliffe School”, as summarized in open meeting. The roll call vote was: Ayes: Mrs. DeMicheal, Mr. Augustyniak, Mrs. Robuck, Mrs. Meagher, Mr. Long, and Mr. Martelli; Nays: None. The President declared the motion carried whereupon President Martelli as attested by Secretary Augustyniak affixed their signatures to said Resolution; a copy of which will be maintained along with these minutes. G. Copier Paper Bid Results for the 2009-10 School Year. Mr. Andreshak presented the results of the bid process. RIS Paper Company, Inc from Uniontown, Ohio submitted the lowest bid with a firm case cost of $27.27 per case. Based upon the quantity (1,520 cases) the total extended cost of $41,450.40. Upon the recommendation of Administration, it was moved by Mrs. DeMicheal and seconded by Mrs. Robuck to accept the Copier Paper Bid Results of March 5, 2009, as presented, and award the contract for copier paper for the 2009-10 school year to RIS Paper Company, Inc. of Uniontown, Ohio. The roll call vote was: Ayes: Mr. Long, Mr. Augustyniak, Mrs. DeMicheal, Mrs. Robuck, Mrs. Meagher, and Mr. Martelli; Nays: None. The President declared the motion carried. Asbestos Abatement & Mercury Remediation Projects. These projects are done on an annual basis as part of Life Safety. Upon the recommendation of Administration, it was moved by Mrs. DeMicheal and seconded by Mrs. Robuck to accept the bid results of February 23, 2009, as presented, and award the contract for asbestos removal at John A. Bannes School and Virgil I. Grissom Middle School to Universal Asbestos Removal, Inc. for a total amount of $57,050.00 and award the contract for mercury remediation to Champion Environmental Services, Inc. for a total of $50,900.00. The roll call vote was: Ayes: Mr. Augustyniak, Mr. Long, Mrs. Meagher, Mrs. DeMicheal, Mrs. Robuck, and Mr. Martelli; Nays: None. The President declared the motion carried. Consent Agenda – Comprehensive Plan Components: Financial Planning Section, Extracurricular Planning Section, and the Maintenance Overview. Components were discussed at the March 5, 2009 Committee of the Whole meeting. Upon the recommendation of Administration, it was moved by Mrs. DeMicheal and seconded by Mrs. Robuck to approve the following 2009-10 Comprehensive Plan Components: the entire Financial Planning Section; the entire Extracurricular Planning section; and the Maintenance Overview from the District Operations Section, on consent agenda.. The roll call vote was: Ayes: Mrs. Meagher, Mr. Augustyniak, Mrs. DeMicheal, Mrs. Robuck, Mr. Long, and Mr. Martelli; Nays: None. The President declared the motion carried. Other.
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President Martelli announced there would be a change in the agenda. Action would take place on the Personnel Consent Agenda before entering closed session. It is noted that Mr. Mirecki returned to the meeting. X. Personnel – Consent Agenda. It was moved by Mr. Mirecki and seconded by Mrs. DeMicheal that presented personnel items be approved on Consent Agenda. The roll call
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Minutes Summary of the Regular Board of Education Meeting – March 19, 2009 vote was: Ayes: Mrs. Robuck, Mrs. Meagher, Mr. Long, Mr. Mirecki, Mr. Augustyniak, Mrs. DeMicheal, and Mr. Martelli; Nays: None. The President declared the motion carried. The following personnel items were approved: Anne Denoyer Paul Bellone Bertha Estremera Patricia Fennell Marilyn Hallberg Carol Kelly Ann Vasconcellos Frances O'Malley Joann Greene Deborah Broadwell Meghan Maurer Janice O'Neil Lauren Donahue Mary Belsky Lorri Maurer Accept resignation as Teacher, effective February 23, 2009 – Millennium. Accept resignation as Bus Driver, effective February 23, 2009 – Transportation. Accept resignation as Bus Driver, effective February 27, 2009 – Transportation. Accept resignation as Paraeducator, effective March 4, 2009 – Grissom. Accept Retirement Notice Under Article XI-1(b-1) as Teacher, effective at the close of 2012-2013 school year – Keller. Accept Retirement Notice Under Article XI-1(b-1) as Teacher, effective at the close of 2012-2013 school year – Prairie View. Accept Retirement Notice Under Article XI-1(b-3) as Teacher, effective at the close of 2009-2010 school year – Bannes. Accept intent to retire as Paraeducator, effective June 9, 2009 – Bannes. Offer administrative contract as Assistant Principal, effective July 1, 2009 – Prairie View. Offer stipend position as Team Leader, effective August 24, 2009 – $4,105.00 – Grissom. Offer stipend position as Team Leader, effective August 24, 2009 - $4,105.00 – Grissom. Offer stipend position as Team Leader, effective August 24, 2009 - $4,105.00 – Grissom. Employ as Paraeducator, effective February 23, 2009 at $11.09 per hour – McAuliffe. Grant Extended General Leave for 2009-10 school year as Teacher – District. Grant Childrearing Leave as Teacher, effective at the beginning of 2009-10 school year and returning November 18, 2009 – Keller. Grant FMLA as Social Worker, effective February 25, 2009 for a family serious health condition on an as needed basis – Millennium.
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Closed Session. At 7:43 P.M., it was moved by Mrs. Robuck and seconded by Mrs. DeMicheal to enter closed session for the following statutory reasons: 1) the purchase or
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Minutes Summary of the Regular Board of Education Meeting – March 19, 2009 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; 2) The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the District; and 3) To conduct the Superintendent’s evaluation. The roll call vote was: Ayes: Mrs. Robuck, Mr. Augustyniak, Mr. Long, Mrs. Meagher, Mr. Mirecki, Mrs. DeMicheal and Mr. Martelli; Nays: None. The President declared the motion carried; whereupon after a brief recess the Board entered Closed Session at 7:50 P.M. Return to Regular Session. It was moved by Mrs. DeMicheal and seconded by Mr. Augustyniak to return to Regular Session. The voice vote was: Ayes: 7; Nays: 0. The motion carried and the meeting was called back to order at 8:51 P.M. XII. Adjournment. It was moved by Mr. Augustyniak and seconded by Mrs. DeMicheal that the Regular Meeting be adjourned. The voice vote was: Ayes: 7; Nays: 0. The motion carried; whereupon President Martelli declared the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education adjourned at 8:51 P.M.
President, Board of Education
Approved: April 16, 2009
Secretary, Board of Education
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