Board Meeting Summary for Monday, June 4, 2018
The Board of Education provides a "Board Meeting Summary" after each Board meeting. The summary includes a brief description of the main topics and action items. These summaries are not meant to replace minutes. The minutes for each meeting are approved and posted after the next regularly scheduled meeting. We hope these summaries provide some basic information and context around the reports, presentations and action items. For the full packet of information including presentations and reports, Click Here.
Meetings are video streamed live online and the videos are archived on the District website, Click Here. Please note the time markers throughout the document below for your convenience.
Roll Call
President Stephanie Clark, Vice President Kurt Buchholz, Secretary Jason Loebach, Robert Bruno, Bruce Currie, Linda D'Ambrosio, Erica Nelson
Superintendent's Report | watch
Administrators Honored
Superintendent Paul Gordon read resolutions from the organization
UPSforDownS in honor of both Assistant Superintendent Dr. Katie McCluskey and Director of Student Services Laurel O'Brien. Both Dr. McCluskey and Mrs. O'Brien were nominated for this honor by Board Secretary Jason Loebach who works with them on the Special Education Strategic Plan Committee.
Hadley Graduation
Dr. Gordon reported about Hadley 8th Grade Graduation and recognized Principal Steve Diveley for his leadership.
Summer Construction Update
Dr. Gordon thanked Director of Buildings and Grounds Dave Scarmardo for his quick and collaborative work preparing for and starting the construction work at Churchill and Hadley. He thanked all staff involved in the work needed to be completed prior to construction this summer.
Board Reports | watch
Special Education Strategic Plan Committee Update
Director of Student Services Laurel O'Brien provided a summary of the last meeting of this school year. She gave an overview of the plan for next year. The first year and second year plans will be posted on the student services page on the District 41 website.
Public Participation | watch
Presentations
Board Legacy Update: Social Emotional Learning | watch
Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Accountability Dr. Katie McCluskey presented data related to social and emotional learning including survey results and the support we provide to students that are offered throughout the district. The social worker from Benjamin Franklin School and School Psychologist from Lincoln School presented information about how the schools provide and build on social emotional supports that the students need districtwide.
Parent Teacher Advisory Committee (PTAC) Report | watch
Benjamin Franklin School Principal Jeff Burke presented for the PTAC committee. He talked about how the committee focused on the prevention and management of bullying and the need for the District to have a more universally understood bullying definition. He commented on the quality of the PTAC team and the work that was accomplished this school year.
Teams for Excellence (TFE) Report | watch
Dr. Gordon presented an overview of the District 41 Teams for Excellence and a new structure for next school year.
Advantage Analytics Report | watch
Mr. Clayton Graham presented a data report comparing District 41 to benchmark districts previously determined by the Board of Education. He shared academic data specific to reading and math as well as demographic data and how it compares to other districts.
Discussion | watch
Supplemental Pay
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Marci Conlin presented school requests for additional/new clubs for consideration. She also presented information about a proposed teacher mentor program and answered Board member questions.
2018/19 Tentative Budget Preview
Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Facilities and Operations Eric DePorter presented a draft of the Tentative Budget. He highlighted the change in format and Board members provided positive feedback. Mr. DePorter answered Board member questions about the budget. The Tentative Budget will be presented to the Board on June 18.
Adjourn to Closed Session
(Voted Yes - Clark, Buchholz, Loebach, Bruno, Currie, D'Ambrosio, Nelson)
Consent Agenda
Personnel Report
Employment Recommendations
Resignations
Resignations and Retirements
Finance, Facilities and Operations
a) Appoint School District Treasurer
b) School District Payment Order - May 16, 2018-May 29, 2018
Superintendent Recommendations |
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2018/2019 Professional Development in Inclusionary Practices
(Voted Yes - Clark, Buchholz, Loebach, Bruno, Currie, D'Ambrosio, Nelson)
Rotary Donation
(Voted Yes - Clark, Buchholz, Loebach, Bruno, Currie, D'Ambrosio, Nelson)
Title I Schoolwide Plan
(Voted Yes - Clark, Buchholz, Loebach, Bruno, Currie, D'Ambrosio, Nelson)
Other | watch
Adjourn to Closed Session
Upcoming Meetings
- Monday, June 18, 2018, Regular Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Central Services Office
- Monday, June 20, 2018, Special Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Central Services Office |
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