M IN UTES OF THE OPEN SESSION

ELMWOOD PARK COMMUNI'W UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #401BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

ELMWOOD PARK HIGH SCHOOL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2017EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:00 P.M. IN ROOM 192 CONFERENCE ROOM

OPEN SESSION 7:00 P.M. IN THE LARGE GROUP INSTRUCTION ROOM

VOLUME 17-18#09

Call to OrderI n Room 192

Board President Bruscato called the open meeting to order at 6:05 p.m

Present AbsentRoll Call

Mary Bruscato, PresidentAndrea Sciullo. Vice President

Sue Caora ro. SecretarvFrank ParisiLauren PlattJonathan Rivera

Peter Volpe

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Executive Session

Purpose: To discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, ordismissalof specific employees of the public body or legalcounselfor the public body and collectivenegotiating matte rs.

The motion was made by Mr. Parisiand seconded by Mrs. Platt to convene to Executive Session at 6:06p.m

Roll call vote was as follows

The President declared the motion carried

Visitor Dr. Wade

Name Aye Nay Present Absent

Sue Capra ro X

Frank Parisi X

Lauren Platt X

Jonathan Rivera X

Andrea Sciullo X

Peter Volpe X

Mary Bruscato X

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Adjournment ofExecutive Session The motion was made by Mr. Rivera and seconded by Mrs. Capraro to adjourn the

Executive Session and Reconvene to Open Session at 6:54 p.m.

Roll call vote was as follows:

The President declared the motion carried

Reconvene to Open Session in the LGlat 7:05 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance The Board and audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance

Name Aye Nay Present Absent

Sue Capraro X

Frank Parisi X

Lauren Platt X

Jonathan Rivera X

Andrea Sciullo X

Peter Volpe X

Mary Bruscato X

President and

Superintendent'sAnnouncements and

Recognitions

Acknowledgement of American Education Week and SchooIBoard Members Day.

Students from the ECC, John Mills School, Elm Middle Schooland the EPHS presented

the Board Members with gifts in honor of School Board Members Day. The Board

welcomed back Mr. Seibel, principalof Elmwood School, from his leave. Mr. Seibelthanked the Board.

Sustainable Urban Agriculture Mr. Matt Lazzarotto, EPHS science department teacher

and curriculum coordinator accompanied EPHS students as they learned about food-

growing techniques, beekeeping and urban self-sustainability. The group utilized the

Triton farm complex and greenhouses to further their understanding of how modernfood growth and sustainability can be accomplished in our urban environment.

Communicationstithe Board

Secretary Capraro read thank you sympathy cards from Sheryl Andrews and PeterHerbert

Student Liaison

RepresentativeReports

Students from the Early Childhood Center, John Mills School, Elm Middle Schooland

EPHS presented their monthly reports to the Board. Mr. Seibelreviewed a brief

summary regarding Elmwood School's activities to the Board and thanked theadministration, staff and parents for their support during his leave of absence

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MOVED UPCommunications from Visitors

President Bruscato read a letter to the Board and audience regarding an update on the negotiations for theEPET agreement and possible schedule changes for the middle schooland high school in the future

Angela Grimpe Teachers Working Conditions: Student block schedule changing to traditiona lschedule and aletter and supplementalmaterials were also submitted

Dean Pratt Fifth grade class sizes aUohn Mills School

Iris Keane Fifth grade class sizes aUohn Mills School

Catherine Wittrock Communication between the Board and the community

Vanessa Munoz Communication within John Mills Schoolto parents regarding changes in after-schoolprograms and teaching specialclasses and activities

Superintendent Reports

For Discussion

Report#0901 Reciprocal Reporting Agreement Village of River Grove Board Goal I.a.I)

This is the same agreement the Board of Education and the Village of Elmwood Park

approved last month, but now with the Village of River Grove.

Report#0902 Calendar Proposal for the 2018-19 SY First Reading Board Goal 3

Mr. Noyes presented the work of the District Calendar and ProfessionaIDevelopmentCommittee. He outlined the process used to develop the calendar and the reasoningbehind various decisions.

Report#0903 Stadium Turf Discussion Board Goa[ [.b..].)

This is a project that is part of the Life Safety Audit and the District Office sought out

quotes since the life of the current field is winding down. Quotes were presented anddiscussed.

Report#0904 EPHS Spain Trip Presentation

KendaIAhlmann presented travel information concerning the proposed high school

studenttrip to Spain.

Report#0905 Audit Report Presentation

Joe Lightcap from our auditing firm, Baker Tilly, discussed the most recent schoolaudit

Copies of the report have been delivered to each Board member in hard-copy format.The District received a Review Status of 3.45 out of 4.

Report#0906 John Mills PARCC Testing PresentationJohn Mills Schooladministration reviewed the most recent PARCC scores and their

goals for improvement.

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Report#0907 EPHS PSAT and SAT Presentation

Elmwood Park High School administration reviewed the most recent PSAT and SAT

scores and action plans. The differences between the tests and example test questions

were presented.

Break: The motion was made by Mr. Volpe and seconded by Mr. Rivera to break at 9:25 p.m. and reconvene

at 9:30 p.m.

VoiceVote Aye: 7 Nay: O Present: O Absent: 0

The President declared the motion carried

Report#0908 LASEC/District Special Education ReportDr. Smith shared information about the revisions being planned for the special

education program in the District.

Report#0909 Board Policy Updates from IASB PRESS PLUS- First Reading

Periodically, the Board reviews changes recommended to District policies based on the

recommendations of our PRESS PLUS service. Many of these policies have general

housekeeping updates, such as footnotes or legalreferences. Other updates have more

substantive changes requiring Board discussion and review.

For Action

Report#0910 ReciprocaIReportina Agreement village of River Grove Board Goal I.a.ll

The motion was made by Mrs. Sciullo and seconded by Mrs. Capraro to approve the Reciprocal

Reporting Agreement with the Village of River Grove as presented.

Voice Vote: Aye: 7 Nay: O Present: 0 Absent: 0

The President declared the motion carried

November 2017 First Reading Policies

2:220-E3 Closed Meeting Minutes 2:260 Uniform Grievance

Procedure4:15 Identity Protection

6:80 Teaching About ControversialIssues

6:180 Extended Instructional

Programs

6:210 InstructionaIMaterials

7:275 orders to Forgo Life SustainingTreatment

8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities

Report#0911 Athletico Athletic Trainer Agreement

The motion was made by Mr. Volpe and seconded by Mrs. Platt to approve the Athletic TrainerAthletico Agreement as presented.

Roll call vote was as follows

The President declared the motion carried

Report#0912 Approval of the 2017 Tax Levy Board Goal 3

The motion was made by Mrs. Capraro and seconded by Mr. Parisito approve the Proposed 2017 Tax

Levy Recommendation as presented.

Roll call vote was as follows

The President declared the motion carried

Report #0913 Resolution Calling a Public Hearing Concerning the Intent to Sell $10.000.000 School

Fire Prevention and Safetv Bonds

Board President Bruscato announces and presents that "The Bond Issue Notification Act requires that a

public hearing be called and held in connection with the sale of bonds in the amount of$10,000,000 forthe purpose of conforming its existing facilities that house students to the building code promulgated

Name Aye Nay Present Absent

Sue Capraro X

Frank Parisi X

Lauren Platt X

Jonathan Rivera X

Andrea Sciullo X

Peter Volpe X

Mary Bruscato X

Name Aye Nay Present Absent

Sue Capraro X

Frank Parisi X

Lauren Platt X

Jonathan Rivera X

Andrea Sciullo X

Peter Volpe X

Mary Bruscato X

by the State Board of Education of the State of Illinois, by altering, reconstructing and repairing said

facilities and having equipment purchased and installed therein and that the Board of Education would

consider the adoption of a resolution calling such public hearing."

The Secretary read by title a resolution calling a public hearing concerning the intent of the Board of

Education to sells-L0,000,000 School Fire Prevention and Safety Bonds.

The motion was made by Mr. Volpe and seconded by Mr. Rivera to adopt the Resolution Calling a

Public Hearing Concerning the Intent to Sell$10,000,000 SchooIFire Prevention and Safety Bonds

Roll call vote was as follows

The President declared the motion carried

Consent Agenda

Consent items may be removedfrom the Consent Agenda forfurther discussion prior to taking any

action. Would anyone like to remove an item ojf the consent agendcl?

Regular Meqljtlg October 1.8, 2017Special Meetings October 4, 2017Executive Session Minutes October 4 and ].8. 2017Report #0914 Approval of Financial Reports IA,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,JIReport #0915 Approval of Personnel Report REVISED

Report #0916 Acceptance of the Suspension Reports

CONTRACT EXTENSION ADMINISTRATION 2017-18 SY'h

NAME ASSIGNMENTNEW HIRES TEACHING STAFF 2017-18 SY+

GROSSSALARY

$130

perday

STARTDATE

Neumayer, Alexandra Second Grade

Long Term Substitute TeacherCharleton

John Mills November 6, 2017

NAME ASSIGNMENT SCHOOL GROSSSALARY

STARTDATE

Nickisch. Reinhard Interim Administl'atom Elmwood $550perday

Continuation of contractnotED exceed 33 school

daysthruJune 30,2018

Name Aye Nay Present Absent

Sue Capra ra X

Frank Parish X

Lauren Platt X

Jonathan Rivera X

Andrea Sciullo X

Peter Volpe X

Mary Bruscato X

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Sienkiewicz, Paige Second Grade

Long Term Substitute TeacherRickenbrode

John Mills $130

perdayNovember 15, 2017

NEW HIRES PARAPROFESSIONAL 2017-18 SY+

NEW HIRE CUSTODIAL STAFF

NEW HIRES CLASSIFIED 2017-18 SY:'

NEW HIRES COACHING STAFF 2017-18 SY+

Subject to change due to verification of qualifications, experience, credits, education, hours IA'orked, backgroundcheck and other conditions of employment established by Board Policy.

RESIGNATION

IYTFMLA

NAME ASSIGNMENT SCHOOL GROSSSALARY

STARTDATE

Koziol, Jordan C)ne-on-One Special EducationAide

john Mills $13.89

perhourOctober 25, 2017

NAME ASSIGNMENT SCHOOL GROSSSALARY STARTDATE

Vitkauskas, Sonny Head Custodian Elmwood Park HighSchool

$22.78hourlyper: custodial contract

November 29, 2017

NAME ASSIGNMENT SCHOOL GROSSSALARY

STARTDATE

Lowe, Nancy BASEC Childcare Assistant Elmwood $12.00 per hour November 1. 2017

Shroud. Gina BASEC Childca re Assistant john Mills $12.00 perhour November 8, 2017

NAME ASSIGNMENT SCHOOL GROSSSALARY

STARTDATE

Makropoulos, Alyssa Assistant Cheer Coach Elmwood Park

High School

$2,643.00 October 23. 2017

Tobey, Nicole Head Cheer Coach Elmwood Pai k

High School

$4,901.30 October 23. 2017

NAME ASSIGNMENT SCHOOL LAST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT

Tobey, Nicole Assistant CheerleadingCoach

Elmwood Park HighSchool

October 19. 2017

Whe[an. Michael Head Track and FieldCoach

Elmwood Park HighSchool

October 31 . 2017

NAME ASSIGNMENT SCHOOL DATES

Carlin, Quirino Computer Tech John Mills October 16. 2017 October 27. 201710 paid FMLA days

Jelinek, Alyssa Pre K and SpecialEducation Teacher

Early ChildhoodCenter

March 5, 2018 May 25, 201823 paid days, 31 un-paid days, I non-workdayTotal: 55 FMLA davs

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LEAVE OF ABSENCE BOARD APPROVAL

DENIED LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR BOARD APPROVAL

FYl:CUSTODIALTRANSFER

The motion was made by Mrs. Sciullo and seconded by Mr. Parisito approve the consent agenda as

presented.

Roll call vote was as follows:

Serpico-Sage, Amanda Fourth Grade Teacher John Mills January 8, 2017 April 6, 201725 paid days, 32 un-paid days, 3 non-workdaysTotal 60 FMLA dave

Wright, Kimberly Assistant Principal Elmwood November 6. 2017 December 8. 2017

22 paid days, 4 non-work daysTotal 26 FMLA daysThis is a continuation of leave.

NAME ASSIGNMENT SCHOOL TENTATIVEDATES

Koeller. Kurt Part Time

Night CustodianElmwood Park HighSchool

November 15, 2017 November 22,2017

6 additional un-paid leave of absencedave

Serpico-Sage, Amanda Fourth Grade Teacher john Mills April 9, 2017 May 25, 201835 un-oaidleave ofabsence davs

NAME ASSIGNMENT SCHOOL TENTATIVEDATES

Flores. Shaun Part Time

Night Custodianjohn Mills October 31 , 2017 March 14, 2018

85 un-paid leave of absence days

Sullivan. Patricia Part Time

Night Custodian

Elmwood November 15. 2017 December 18. 201721 additional un-paid leave of absencedaysFourdt continuation of leave Start date:Nlarch20.2017

NAME ASSIGNMENT SCHOOL AEFFE(:FIVE DATE

Boyd, Allan From: Head Custodian

To: Head Custodian

From: Elmwood Park HighSchool

To: John Mills

October 23. 2017

Name Aye Nay Present Absent

Sue Capra ro X

frank Parisi X

Lauren Platt X

Jonathan Rivera X

Andrea Sciullo X

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The President declared the motion carried

Information Requests

e Roy F. McCampbell RE: Adopted resolutiofrom LASEC

Board Comments & Board Committee Reports None

Adjournment Time: 9:53 p.m.

The motion was made by Mrs. Sciullo and secondedopen session.

Voice Vote: Aye: 7 Nay: O Present: 0 Absent: 0

Freedom ofree

ns and correspondence regarding the withdrawal

The President declared the motion carried

Approved:

Mary BruscatoBoard President

Respectfully submitted and Certified.

Sue Capra roBoard Secretary

Peter Volpe X

Mary Bruscato X

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