Read highlights from the Board of Education meeting held on July 20, 2020. Want more detail? Click the BoardBook button to see the full agenda and packet.
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In response to the Governor's executive order and social distancing guidelines to help limit the spread of COVID-19, the July 20, 2020 Board of Education meeting was held in person with limited seating and also streamed live online, remaining open to the public.
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REOPENING PLAN FOR 2020-21
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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patrick Broncato, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning Greg Wolcott, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Dr. Bill Schmidt and Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Curt Saindon discussed the back to school goal; guidance received from the State Board of Education, Illinois Department of Public Health, and DuPage County Health Department; and considerations in all facets of the school district. Administration presented the Board of Education a plan to reopen schools under a hybrid learning model with full remote option for families.
After lengthy discussion and debate, the COVID-19 Hybrid with Remote Option Reopening Plan did not pass. The Board then proposed, and ultimately approved, remote learning for all students to start the school year with a phased-in approach t
o some in-person instruction at a later date to be determined as more information becomes available regarding the health risks of student interaction in school.
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Public comments were presented in person, and since in-person seating was limited at the meeting, public comments were also submitted in writing prior to the meeting and placed into the public record. A number of comments and questions, all on the topic of reopening schools and what the upcoming school year might look like, were submitted by the following Woodridge 68 community members: Melissa Anderson, Maria & Claudio Borchichi, Colleen Erbach, Rachel Ermel, Brenda Hoppestad, Jennifer & Justin McConkey, Eileen Murphy, Scott & Brigit Parratore, Susan Pauna, Erin Perry, Laura Petry, Rebecca Sayad and Mike Temes.
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WESS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT APPROVED
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The Board of Education approved the 2020-2023 collective bargaining agreement between the Board of Education and the Woodridge Educational Support Staff. Some of the substantive changes included in this three-year contract include salary, paid holidays, evaluation, and leaves. The biggest change, however, involves insurance. The Board currently pays a portion of the monthly insurance premium for each full-time employee in this bargaining unit working 12 months per year (or 7.5 or more hours per day). With this new contract, the Board contribution will increase for these employees, and for the first time the Board will pay a portion of the monthly insurance premium for any employee who works at least 6 hours but less than 7.5 hours per day.
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources thanked the WESS and District negotiating teams for their time and effort in fashioning this agreement. The Administration is pleased to be able to continue to work in a collaborative nature with WESS in an effort to ensure that our students have the best educational opportunities available.
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UPDATED FINAL DRAFT OF 2020-21 SCHOOL CALENDAR
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The Board of Education approved the final draft of the 2020-2021 school calendar, as presented. Changes include the first day of school, Election Day, Remote and Blended Remote Learning Planning Days and School Improvement Days.
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HAZARDOUS CROSSING DETERMINATION CERTIFICATION
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As required by School Code 105 ILCS 5/29-3, the District annually reviews the serious safety hazard conditions, approved by the Department of Transportation, to determine whether the hazardous conditions remain unchanged in order for students to qualify for free transportation service. This required review took place at the June 22, 2020 Board of Education meeting, and the resolution indicating that these conditions remain unchanged was approved at the July 20, 2020 meeting.
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APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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The Board of Education approved the Tentative FY21 Budget and Notice of Public Hearing as presented. The tentative budget is available for public inspection on the
district website and in the business office at the District Administrative Center. The public hearing on the budget is scheduled for September 21, 2020 at 7:45pm at the District Administrative Center.
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The Board of Education approved the Board operations topics for 2020-2021, as presented.
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The following topic was discussed by the Board of Education. Any action has not yet been taken.
- Fund Balance Analysis and Review
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The next Woodridge School District 68 Board of Education regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2020 at 7:30pm at Thomas Jefferson Junior High. If meeting in person is not an option under Governor's order, the meeting will be held online. Watch the district web calendar for details and updates. A schedule of upcoming
meetings, notices and agendas
are posted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/) on the district website through BoardBook.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS
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Steven Gustis, President
Michael Toohey, Vice President
Scott Coley | Joanne Duffek | Cricel Molina de Mesa | Thomas Ruggio | Stuart Vanorny
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Inspiring Education and Innovation
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