OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MUNDELEIN CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 120

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1 OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MUNDELEIN CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 120 ACTION 7-A April 14, 2015 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION of Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120, Lake County, Mundelein, Illinois, held on the seventeenth day of March, 2015 at 6:31 p.m. Members of the Board of Education present: PRESENT: ABSENT: Ms. Joanne Anderson, Vice-President (Pro-Tem) Ms. Tami Forman, Secretary Mr. Patrick Browne Mr. Al Hitzke Mr. Paul Lohr Ms. Laura Mellon Ms. Karen Havlik, President OTHERS PRESENT Dr. Kevin Myers, Superintendent Mr. C. Andrew Searle, Business Manager Dr. Anthony Kroll, Principal AUDIENCE MEMBERS: Steve Castle, Director of Special Education Daniel Crowe, Director of Technology Tom Buenik, Director of Guidance Denise Stelzer, MESA President Dean Petros, MEA President Ed Specht, Community Member Tracy Hatchett, Community Member AGENDA It was moved by Mr. Browne, seconded by Ms. Mellon, that the Board of Education of Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120 approve the amended agenda of March17 th, Motion approved by voice vote: 6-0 CITIZENS COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. BOARD SALUTES Dr. Myers congratulated the board members for transitioning to Chromebooks. Brian Evans, will be retiring as Mundelein High School head varsity girls basketball coach after achieving a milestone of 400 wins. Illinois State Representative Ed Sullivan, for sending a letter of support of the Village of Mundelein and Mundelein s educational system. Randy Lerner, math department chair, for assisting with the Mayor s Math Challenge event. Jonathon Neubauer and Corey Thompson, show choir directors for hosting the Mundelein Invitational which including show choirs and 40 jazz bands from four states. Dr. Kroll congratulated the English department book club for increasing the number of books read in a shorter period of time.

2 Page two CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Mr. Lohr, seconded by Ms. Forman, that the Board of Education of Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120 approve the amended consent Agenda of March 17 th, 2015 which included: February 24, 2015 Regular Board Minutes February 24, 2015 Executive Session Minutes March 3, 2015 Special Board Minutes March 3, 2015 Executive Session Minutes Bill List Financial Report Treasurer s Report SAF Bill List Personnel Report EMPLOYMENT Certified DiGregorio, Molly EMPLOYMENT Coaching Borucki, Ray; Friedrichs, Larry; Michal, Zach FMLA Certified FY16 Amber, Amy; Behrens, Kristen REASSIGNMENT Classified Douglas, Stephen RESIGNATION Administration & Classified Ongtengco, James; Rochon, Andrew RETIREMENT Administration & Certified Castle, Steve; Parro-Napolski, Diana NON-RENEWAL OF FIRST AND SECOND YEAR PROBATIONARY TEACHERS Cretacci, Braden; Gonzalez, Jose; Hall, Kelly; Ramirez, Susana; Bartholomew, Kristen GRANTING OF TENURE STATUS CERTIFIED STAFF The Board of Education of Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120 acknowledged the granting of tenure for ten certified staff members: Allen, Kendra; Behrens, Kristen; Bray, Brittany; Briatta, Nicole; Long; Breanna; Martinez, Elena; Michalski, Mark; Moderhack, Jamie; Rusk, Andrea; Wiltjer, Alyssa PRINCIPAL S REPORT Staffing Proposal for FY Dr. Kroll reviewed the staffing proposal for FY Mr. Castle shared the proposed changes in the special education department. Mr. Buenik reviewed the college counselor model currently utilized at Mundelein High School and compared other models from the Lake County High Schools area. Discussion was held on the proposed staffing for FY , it was agreed to continue the discussion at another scheduled board meeting Illinois High School Assocation Membership Renewal Dr. Kroll reviewed the renewal membership to the Illinois High School Association for the school year.

3 Page three Construction Classroom Update The discussion item was reviewed with the business office report in the construction bid update. BUSINESS MANAGER S REPORT Transportation Contract Mr. Searle shared that the district bid out the regular transportation service for a new three year contract. Although the district received five bidders, only Durham School Services, bid on the contract. The district will share several routes with District 75 and District 76, and continue to locate savings by sharing transportation services. District and Business Office Options Mr. Searle shared what office options are available for the district and business office during the new addition construction project. A review of office space within the high school and outside office space was discussed by board members and administration. It was agreed to seek options in the Mundelein community. Technology Shared Services D75 Mr. Searle shared that he, Dr. Myers and Mr. Crowe met with District 75 administrators to review the possibility of sharing technology personnel and network management services. Mr. Crowe reviewed with board members the benefits of sharing IT personnel, on-site network support, and a unified technology. Discussion was held by board members on the cost savings by sharing technology services. Disposal of School Property Mr. Searle shared the district will dispose of school property that is no longer functional. When possible the district recycles the technology equipment. Asbestos Abatement Contract Mr. Searle updated the board members on the asbestos abatement that will be completed during spring break. Construction Bid Update Mr. Searle updated the board members on the pre-bid meeting activities. A special board meeting will be held on March 31, 2015 to approve the bids. Financial Update Mr. Searle reviewed the financial reports which included the revenues and expenditures for the month of February. Discussion was held by board members. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Long Range Plan Priorities Dr. Myers shared the list of 37 priorities identified in the long range plan. Dr. Myers reviewed the goal is to make the long range plan manageable and effective. He requested board members to review the spreadsheet and identify the important projects, and eliminate work that will not yield productive results. Also, to understand that the number of potential initiatives would overlap and require the same administrators to oversee the multiple action items, as well as the potential impact on the students and staff. Discussion was held on the topic and it was agreed to recommend a maximum of two priorities at the next special board meeting on March 31, 2015.

4 Page four Ratify MEA Contract Amendment Triathlon Club and Summer STEM Camp Compensation Dr. Myers shared that the Mundelein Education Association members ratified the hourly rate for the STEM summer camp position and the lane placement of the triathlon club s stipend in the contract. The contract amendments will require the board of education approval. Action Item Utilization Dr. Myers reviewed a request made by a board member to create a running list of board action items for board members use. Discussion was held by the board members to determine if the current process does or does not meet the needs for the board members to track the list of action items. Board members agreed to review adding a software program that would permit board members to save the action item results. School Board Development Opportunities Dr. Myers shared that after the April 7, 2015 consolidated school board elections dates are limited to complete the training with Lake County Illinois Association of School Board representative. As a result, the district office has reserved May 13, 2015 for board member training. Future Board Agenda Items and Dates Dr. Myers reviewed the upcoming topics with the board members. Discussion was held and board members requested additional information on the articulation with feeder schools, curriculum development, the new food service program and the Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering and Math (STEAM) program. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUESTS Dr. Myers reviewed the FOIA request by Jeanne Miller, LLC, regarding Daniel Erath. COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance & Facilities: Mr. Searle shared that the committee is reviewing the possibility of participating in the construction project. SEDOL: Ms. Mellon reported that the President of the Governing board appointed a committee to establish a nominating committee to recommend appointments for the Executive and Governing board. Ms. Jamie DiCarlo, newly appointed Director of Special Education for Mundelein HS District 120 will be joining Ms. Mellon at regularly scheduled SEDOL board meetings. ACTION Ratify MEA Contract Amendment Triathlon Club It was moved by Mr. Browne, seconded by Mr. Hitzke, that the Board of Education of Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120 approve the Triathlon Club to Category C of the Extracurricular Clubs per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

5 Page five Ratify MEA Contract Amendment Summer STEM Camp Compensation It was moved by Mr. Browne, seconded by Ms. Forman, that the Board of Education of Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120 approve the hourly rate of $35.00 for the Summer STEM Camp Compensation. Transportation Contract It was moved by Mr. Browne, seconded by Mr. Hitzke, that the Board of Education of Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120 approve the three-year contract for regular transportation services with Durham School Services commencing with the school year. District and Business Office Options It was moved by Ms. Melon, seconded by Mr. Lohr, that the Board of Education of Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120 authorize the Superintendent to seek rental space for the district and business office as needed Illinois High School Assocation Membership Renewal It was moved by Mr. Browne, seconded by Mr. Hitzke, that the Board of Education of Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120 approve the renewal of District 120 s membership in the Illinois High School Association, and to adopt and abide by the Constitution, By-laws, Terms and Conditions, and Administrative Procedures, Guidelines and Policies of the Illinois High School Association for the year of July 1, 2015 through June 30, Disposal of School Property It was moved by Mr. Browne, seconded by Mr. Lohr, that the Board of Education of Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120 approve the disposal of the hardware no longer used by the District.

6 Page six Asbestos Abatement Contract It was moved by Ms. Forman, seconded by Mr. Lohr, that the Board of Education of Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120 approve the base bid contract with Husar Abatement LTD for asbestos abatement in the amount of $17,500. Staffing Proposal for FY It was moved by Mr. Hitzke, seconded by Mr. Lohr, that the Board of Education of Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120 approve the staffing proposal for FY CITIZENS COMMENTS Board member Hitzke congratulated former alumni, Robert Knar, Northern Iowa and Ryan Sawvell, University of Evansville, for participating in the 2015 NCAA basketball tournament. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Mr. Browne, seconded by Mr. Lohr, that the Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine it validity, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). OPEN SESSION The Board reconvened to Open Session at 9:08 p.m. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Mr. Browne, seconded by Mr. Lohr, that the Board of Education of Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120 adjourn the meeting of March 17 th, 2015 at 9:08 p.m. Motion approved by voice vote: 6-0 Respectfully submitted, TAMI FORMAN, SECRETARY DISTRICT 120, BOARD OF EDUCATION amo JOANNE ANDERSON, PRESIDENT (PRO TEM) DISTRICT 120, BOARD OF EDUCATION