After each Board of Education meeting, we provide Board Highlights, which feature a brief description of the action items and discussion items on the meeting agenda. Board Highlights do not replace minutes. The minutes are approved by the board and posted after the next regularly scheduled board meeting.
Present – Judith Weinstock, Margaret DeLaRosa, Kermit Eby, Bob Friend, John Kenwood and Mireya Vera. Absent – Martha Mueller
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
1. The district received the following donation: Nora Rizo, $200 for Raider Family Fund at Glenbard South.
2. We had a successful Institute Day on January 3rd. Marc Brackett, author of “Permission to Feel,” facilitated our discussion about RULER, a program that teaches skills related to recognizing, understanding, labeling, expressing and regulating emotion. In addition, faculty participated in breakout sessions and discussion of unit maps.
3. We encourage community members to watch the Glenbard Parent Series webinars noted below. The link for each webinar is available at glenbardgps.org
• January 12th at 7 p.m. Cultivating Genius and Joy: An Equity Framework to Ensure All Children Thrive
• January 19th at noon and 7 p.m. 13 Things Mentally Strong Kids Do
• January 26th at 7 p.m. Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
4. Our free SAT Prep program starts the week of January 24th. This 10-week course is an important opportunity for our students to maximize their performance on the SAT and enhance their college and scholarship options. Our SAT Prep course is provided by Academic Approach, a leading test preparation provider. Participating students average a 90-100 point overall gain on their score.
5. Congratulations to Glenbard East student Maeve Condon and Glenbard West student Devon Kelleher on being part of the All-State company of “Cabaret.” Condon was on costume crew, and Kelleher was part of the cast. Students from our four schools were scheduled to attend the Illinois High School Theatre Festival earlier this month, but the festival was canceled. However, the All-State show, which is a highlight of the festival, was still performed for a limited audience. Rehearsals for this production began in August and continued over several weekends throughout the first semester.
6. A summary of information regarding the number of positive cases of COVID-19, individuals quarantined due to COVID-19 exposure, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data and SHIELD Illinois data. Each week that school is in session, this data is shared on our COVID-19 dashboard and through Glenbard News.
THE BOARD APPROVED:
- minutes of the Dec. 13 regular board meeting and Dec. 13 closed session meeting.
- the following personnel items:
LICENSED STAFF – EMPLOYMENT:
Name School/Position FTE Effective Date
Dickey, David South/Social Studies Teacher 50% 01/03/2022
Eufrasio, Marco DO/Tchr Support for Targeted Students (addtl FTE) 10% 01/03/2022
Ficks, Jayde North/EL Teacher 30% 01/03/2022
Garcia, Ursula West/Social Studies Teacher 50% 01/03/2022
Gifford, Christa South/FaCS Teacher (addtl. FTE) 10% 01/03/2022
Harpalani, Haresh DO/Tchr Support for Targeted Students (addtl FTE)10% 01/03/2022
Hudgins, Nicholas South/School Counselor 50% 01/03/2022
Klusak, Anne West/Social Studies Teacher 50% 01/03/2022
Larson, Joseph DO/Tchr Support for Targeted Students (addtl FTE) 10% 01/03/2022
O’Connor, Margaret DO/Tchr Support for Targeted Students (addtl FTE) 10% 01/03/2022
Rochford, Jessica DO/Tchr Support for Targeted Students (addtl FTE) 10% 01/03/2022
SUPPORT STAFF – EMPLOYMENT:
Name School/Position FTE Effective Date
Darschewski, Cassandra North/Attendance Office Clerk 100% 12/14/2021
Gilbert, Cheronda East/Attendance Office Clerk 100% 01/10/2022
SUPPORT STAFF – POSITION CHANGE:
Name School/Position FTE Effective Date
Jimenez, Fabiola East/Attendance Office Clerk to 100% 01/03/2022
Switchboard/Receptionist
LICENSED STAFF – LEAVES OF ABSENCE:
Name School/Position Term Reason
Gabbidon, Nisa West/School Psychologist 01/03/2022-02/28/2022 Personal
LICENSED STAFF – RETIREMENT:
Name School/Position Effective Date
Smith, Andrea West/Asst. Librarian 06/30/2022
SUPPORT STAFF – RESIGNATIONS & TERMINATIONS:
Name School/Position Effective Date
Ciardiello, Chelsea DO/Assistant to Asst. Director of Student Services 01/18/2022
Goings, Kristina East/Secretary to Instructional Technology 01/07/2022
Lavin, Melissa West/Health Services Support 01/14/2022
Luna, Miriam East/EL Bilingual Interpreter 12/17/2022
- accepting the following donations and gifts: Class of 1970, $2,450 for Rams in Need at Glenbard East; and Micki Marin-Bunting, $500 for Rams in Need at Glenbard East.
- five educational tours.
- student fee schedule. The board approved the 2022-23 student fee schedule. There will be no increase in fees for 2022-23.
Registration and course fees is $235 and includes:
· Registration
· All course fees
· Handbook fee
· Student activity pass to all Glenbard events, excluding musicals, plays and state series events (IHSA tournaments).
If paid by due date, family will receive prompt pay discount of $35, for a net charge of $200
Technology Rental Device: The rental device includes iPad, case, charger, insurance, loaner program and technical support for an annual rental fee of $149.
If the account is current, returning students can take device home over summer for use. Note: If family has made four rental payments and their account balance is zero at graduation, title of the device will transfer to student for zero buyout.
Digital Curriculum/App Fee: The annual digital curriculum/app fee is $85 and includes all digital licenses for textbooks; novels; learning management system software and district required applications. If digital curriculum is not available for a particular class and the student requires a textbook, that textbook will be rented to that student at no charge. We will continue to provide course fee budget to departments for consumable instructional supplies, per base line budget previously established.
Optional Fees:
· Athletic fee remains $150 per student/year and allows student to participate in unlimited sports
· Behind the wheel remains at $350 per student
· Parking on campus is $200 per year; off-campus is $100 per year (if assigned space)
· AP exam fees are referenced on fee schedule. Student will receive their first exam at no charge.
*This fee was increased since the Dec.13, 2021 Board meeting to reflect actual costs for the current school year. Prices are set annually by the AP College Board.
All incoming freshmen will be charged fee for physical education uniform set and will be issued a physical education uniform and lock during back-to-school week or initial days of school.
Fee Waivers
To assist families who were financially impacted by the pandemic during the 2021-22 school year, we expanded the qualifications for fee waivers to include families with household incomes from 130% of poverty through 260% of the federal standard. This one-year adjustment has resulted in a reduction of revenue of approximately $145,112 to date.
For the 2022-23 school year, we recommend expanding the fee waiver qualifications beyond the original amount but to limit qualification to the federal reduced standards of 185% of poverty. We believe this will maintain our commitment to provide relief to families in need while also being fiscally responsible.
- IASB/IASA/IASBO annual conference expenses. The board approved payment for lodging and parking expenses totaling $1,811.90 for board Parliamentarian Robert Friend; board members Martha Mueller and Mireya Vera; and board president Judith Weinstock and payment for travel expense and parking reimbursement of $110.83 for Mueller and travel expense, parking and meal reimbursement of $210.24 for board member Vera during the 2021 Joint Annual Conference.
BOARD INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS INCLUDED:
- awards and recognitions. Board members recognized the following students for their outstanding leadership skills and academic achievement: Glenbard East students Jenna Tumlos and Ann Nguyen; Glenbard North students Daniyal Bekinalkar and Italibi Granados; and Glenbard West students Allyn Gordon and Kamari Spencer.
- Glenbard Parent Series update. Student and Community Projects Coordinator Gilda Ross shared an update on the Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) Navigating Healthy Families, which embodies Priority 3 of Glenbard District 87 to “Strengthen productive home, school, and community partnerships for education”. GPS is recognized regionally and nationally as a model program for engaging parents and community members from diverse groups to increase successful outcomes for students.
- renewal of intergovernmental agreement with Carol Stream Park District – pool. The Carol Stream Park District has approached us to discuss a renewal to the cooperative agreement whereby we use the Fountain View Recreation Center pool for physical education programming (life safety) for Glenbard North and Glenbard’s swim team programs. The contract stipulates we make a $350,000 contribution to the project paid over a 10-year time frame. The agreement is set to expire in 2023, and both parties want to extend the contract an additional 10 years.
The $35,000 annual payment entitles us use of this facility for physical education programming during school hours and swim team use in early morning and late evening time slots. The 25-yard pool features eight IHSA regulation lanes that support swim team practices and competitions.
This opportunity continues to provide us access to a swimming pool at minimal cost, especially when you consider that high schools that build pools incur a capital investment well in excess of $5 million and incur annual operating expenses in excess of $200,000.
- Policies & Procedures for 1st reading and discussion. Board members discussed 2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban; 4:175 Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications; 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria; 5:185 Family and Medical Leave; and 5:220 Substitute Teachers.
