Regular Board Meeting (with Class of 2021 Board Members)
Dawn Livingston, President, noted the successful launch of the Modified Full Day program for first through sixth graders. Ms. Livingston reviewed the purpose and agenda for the series of meetings for the evening.
Trisha Kocanda, Superintendent, recognized the importance of continuing to make progress toward ensuring our planning reflects the needs of our students, families and staff in the fall.
Other Business:
Retiring Board Members Mr. Scott Conine (2017-2021) and Mr. Nat Roberts (2017-2021) were recognized for their leadership on behalf of the school community. They were thanked for their integrity while navigating the District through a variety of initiatives over the past four years. Books have been donated to every school Resource Center in their honor.
The Consent agenda and following Action Items were approved:
- Preliminary Staffing Plan SY21-22
- Settlement Agreement and Release
- Settlement Agreement and Release
- Third Memorandum of Understanding (WEA) Regarding 2020-2021 School Year
- Renewal of Existing IT Managed Services with Dyopath
Organizational Meeting (with newly seated Board Members)
New Board Members, Alyssa Rapp and Dan Waters, took the Oath of Office, along with re-elected Board Member, Steve Cirulis. Officer positions were determined for 2021-2022. Dawn Livingston was elected as President. Emily Rose was elected as Vice-President, and Maxie Clarke will serve as Secretary. The 2021-2022 Board committee assignments and calendar were approved. For now, meetings will continue to be held at 7:15 p.m. at Carleton Washburne School.
Regular Meeting
Emily Rose, Board Secretary, shared that the School Board composed a letter to send to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to advocate for timelier COVID-related updates and increased opportunities for District autonomy.
Presentation
Trisha Kocanda, Superintendent, and Kelly Tess, Assistant Superintendent, shared an update on both the current modified full-day schedule as well as planning for 2021-2022. District staff is focusing on bridging the academic, social, and emotional experiences from this year to next with intentional planning, programming, and communication. In order to reflect on the emotional toll and/or strength that evolved over the past fourteen months, District leadership has started gathering feedback from our students, staff, parents and administrators.
Linked to the following questions are short video vignettes highlighting the individualized "human element" influencing the District's planning.
What is top-of-mind for next year's planning?