South Central Reporter

Chicago Heights School District 170 Board of Education met Oct. 7.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

ROLL CALL

Upon roll call, those present were: Member Castanon

Member Cordes

Member DiGiovanni

President Costello

Member Sanders arrived at 6:12 pm

Those absent were: Member Karwowski

Member Sanders

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Karen Brennan, Gloria McFarlane and Tamara Dillard were present. There were no public comments.

SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS

- Our student athletes are practicing and competing in cross-country, girls’ basketball, and boy’s soccer. In addition to sports activities, our students are participating in 5t h grade band, concert band, choir and art club after school.

- We will not have school on Monday, October 14t h in observance of Columbus Day. Also, students will not be in session on Tuesday, October 15t h for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Conferences will be held between 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

- Our first early dismissal will be held on Tuesday, October 22n d at 11:00 am. Our administrators and teacher leaders will be presenting to grade level teams with a focus on writing. Our specials teachers, support staff and special service staff will also have professional learning opportunities specific to their departments.

- Friday, October 18t h is our Foundation Fundraiser, Heroes of District 170. It will be hosted at 525 in Chicago Heights from 7:30 pm until 11:00 pm.

- Please consult the October District Calendar of Events and our website for activities and events scheduled at our schools throughout the month.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

- Assistant Superintendent, CSBO Laretta Adams advised the Board that the building and grounds report was provided to them in an attachment.

- Assistant Superintendent, CSBO Laretta Adams advised the Board that the Treasurer’s report was provided to them in an attachment.

- Assistant Superintendent, CSBO Laretta Adams advised the Board that the Illinois CPA Audit would be beginning soon.

- Assistant Superintendent, CSBO Laretta Adams notified the Board that the District is in the process of looking for lower energy service rates.

- Assistant Superintendent Jill Raymond informed the Board that the Highland Preschool program was awarded a Golden Circle award from the State of Illinois.

CONSENT AGENDA

A. Minutes (attachment)

The approval of the regular minutes and the executive session minutes of the Board Meeting held on September 09 , 2019.

B. District Invoices (attachment)

The approval of invoices for payment on 9/17/19, 10/7/19,.

C. Imprest Report (attachment)

The approval of the September, 2019 Imprest Report.

D. State & Federal Grant Invoices (attachment)

The approval of invoices for payment on 9/20/19, 10/7/19.

E. District Pre-K Invoices (attachment)

The approval of invoices for payment on 10/7/19

F. ISC4 Invoices (attachment)

The approval of invoices for payment on 10/07/19.

G. Personnel

1. Employment Pending Pre Employment Processing

The approval of the employment of the following persons:

Maria Bucio, Cafeteria Worker, Roosevelt

Jessica Dondle, Facilitator ( Sub 1:1, 2:1), District

Dori Dugas-Filippi,Curriculum Department Administrative Assistant,Central Office

Lauren Gomez, Social Worker, Garfield/Kennedy Change in position

Tina James, Cafeteria Worker, Garfield

Alma Martinez, Cafeteria Floater, District

Calvin Mullins, Cafeteria Porter, District

Luz Segovia Garcia, Washington-McKinley Change in position

2. Resignation(s)

The approval, with regret, of the resignation of the following person(s):

Mary Peppin, Cafeteria Worker, effective 9/17/19

Ashley Lee, Paraprofessional, Lincoln, effective 10/16/19

3. Leave of Absence(s)

The approval of the following request(s) for a leave of absence:

Lana Head, Teacher, Jefferson School, effective 8/22/19 - unknown

Michael Murphy, Custodian, Washington School, effective 8/5/19 - unknown

H. Use of Buildings

Site Requested By Purpose Fee

Greenbriar Alderman George Brassea Ward Meeting None

I. Field Trips

Highland School is requesting permission for the Pre-K’s annual family trip to the UIC Men’s basketball game at UIC Pavillion on November 13, 2019. The trip extends outside school hours.

The trip begins at 6:00 pm and ends at 10:00 pm.

President Costello moved, seconded by Member Cordes , to approve the consent agenda as presented.

Upon roll call, those voting yea: Member Castanon

Member Cordes

Member DiGiovanni

Member Sanders

President Costello

Those voting nay: None

Motion Carried

BOARD ACTION ITEMS

A. Table Illinois Counties Management Risk Trust (ICMRT) Renewal Application

Member Cordes moved, seconded by Member Castanon, to table the Illinois Counties Management Risk Trust (ICMRT) Renewal Application

Upon roll call, those voting yea: Member Castanon

Member Cordes

Member DiGiovanni

Member Sanders

President Costello

Those voting nay: None

Motion Carried.

B. Reviver View AED Cintas Service Agreement

Member Castanon moved, seconded by Member Sanders, to approve the Reviver View AED Cintas Service Agreement.

Upon roll call, those voting yea: Member Castanon

Member Cordes

Member DiGiovanni

Member Sanders

President Costello

Those voting nay: None

Motion Carried.

NEW BUSINESS

Superintendent Thomas Amadio visited the construction site of the new middle school and informed the Board of the progress made. Superintendent Amadio invited the Board to come to the site to view the progress.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Member Cordes moved, seconded by President Costello , to enter into Executive Session at 6:20 pm to discuss:

Personnel

The appointment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine validity. 5ILCS120/2(c)(1)

Collective Negotiating

Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)

Property (Acquisition – Leasing, Rental, Purchase, Eminent Domain, etc.

The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired.

The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6)

Litigation

Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the findings shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)

Upon roll call, those voting yea: Member Castanon

Member Cordes

Member DiGiovanni

Member Sanders

President Costello

Those voting nay: None

Motion Carried.

Member Castanon moved, seconded by President Costello , to come out of Executive Session at 7:13: pm.

Upon roll call, those voting yea: Member Castanon

Member Cordes

Member DiGiovanni

Member Sanders

President Costello

Those voting nay: None

Motion Carried.

ACTION ITEMS AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION

There was no action taken after Executive Session

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

Member Cordes moved, seconded by President Costello , to adjourn the meeting at 7 :15 pm.

Upon roll call, those voting yea: Member Castanon

Member Cordes

Member DiGiovanni

Member Sanders

President Costello

Those voting nay: None

Motion Carried.

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