The Forest Park Public Schools District 91 board of education met at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11.
Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Forest Park Public Schools District 91 board of education:
BOARD OF EDUCATION
FOREST PARK PUBLIC SCHOOS
DISTRICT 91 Location: District Office
MNUTES August 11, 2016
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Ms. Connor.
Roll Call: Mr. Connor, Ms. Ricordati, Ms. Rostello, Mr. Harvey, Ms. Connor, Mr. Rosa (arrived 6:41 p.m.) Excused: Ms. Tyler
Motion was made by Ms. Rostello, seconded by Mr. Ricordati and carried to enter into closed session at 6:30 p.m. in Compliance with Chap. 102, Par, 42, Sec. 2 of the Open Meetings Act to discuss the employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of employees.
On rol call - 5 ayes
The Board reconvened to open Session at 6:41 p.m. and after a short break the regular meeting continued at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Rosa entered the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
President, MS. Connor fed the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance, after which the Mission and Vision Statements were read.
Consent Agenda Items Motion was made by Ms. Connor, seconded by Ms. Rostello and carried to remove item 8 - Consider Recommendation to Employ a 6th/8th Grade Resource Teacher at FPMS for FY2017 from the Consent Agenda Items.
On roll call - 6 ayes
Following review of the remaining consent agenda items, motion was made by Mr. Connor and seconded by Mr. Rosa to approve the minutes of July 14, 2016, regular open meeting, the minutes of July 30, 2016, special open meeting, payrolls of August 15 and August 30, 2016, the bills as presented, the destruction of any recorded closed session minutes of January 2015, and the approval of the following personnel items: the resignations of Eduardo Cabrera effective 7/29/2016, Megan Minnis a special education instructional assistant at BR effective 7/27/2016, Bianca Reyes a Special education instructional assistant at BR effective 8/15/2016, Anne Sorkin a special education instructional assistant at BR effective 7/15/2016, Elizabeth Braniff a kindergarten instructional assistant at BR effective 8/4/2016, Lita Kantzler a lunchroom monitor at BR effective 8/2/2016. For FY 2017 the employment of Jeanette Adler a teacher at BR, Cassidy McSheffrey a special education instructional assistant at BR, Elizabeth Roush a special education instructional assistant at FS, Alexis Bayne a special education instructional assistant at FS, Jennifer Alvarez an instructional assistant at BR, Sarah Walton an instructional assistant at BR, Jessica Dylewski a special education instructional assistant at BR, and David Gonzalez a SSA at FS/MS.
Payrolls: August 15, Education $375,796.22, Operations & Maintenance $38,564.88, Transportation $8,239.19 August 30, Education $436,068.34, Operations & Maintenance $43,937.68, Transportation $8,921.15
Bills: Education $421,202.87, Operations & Maintenance $44,357.44, Debt Service SO, Transportation $1,842.12,
Municipal Retirement/Social Security $58,782.44, Capital Projects SO, Working Cash SO, Tort SO, Fire Prevention & Safety $0. On ro|| Cal: Ayes: Mr. Connor, Mr. Rosa, Mr. Harvey, Ms. Rostello, Ms. Ricordati, Ms. Connor Nays: None Excused: Ms. Tyler
Motion carried
Motion was made by Mr. Rosa, seconded by Ms. Rostello, and carried to approve the closed session minutes of July 14, 2016.
On rollical - 6 ayes
Motion was made by Mr. Rosa, Seconded by Ms. Ricordati, and carried to approve the closed session minutes of July 30, 2016.
On roll call - 6 ayes
Introductions and Matters of Consideration from the Audience The following were in attendance attonight's meeting: Becca Latham and Amanda Walsh.
Correspondence" None
Items for Discussion -Dr. Cavallo, Superintendent of Schools Identification of Student Achievement Data Reports to the Board Dr. Cavallo and the Board shared a lengthy discussion beginning with history the reports that were given to the Board in the past. Then a discussion defining student achievement and how the Board would like to get this information including the format and how it gets presented ensued.
Review of Annual Fiscal Year Board Calendar Dr. Cavallo and the Board discussed each month on the calendar and made several changes, The calendar will be on the agenda for approval next month.
items for Discussion - Mr. Brophy, Asst. Superintendent of Operations Status of District Finances This report included the mention of HB828 and its impact on school funding and its legislative progress.
Update on FY2017 Tentative Budget This report included a reminder about the FY2017 budget being on display and the budget hearing being scheduled for 9/8/2016 at 6:30 p.m.
Update on 403(b) Plan Audit The audit is still in progress but could conclude in October. The auditor has requested more documentation. A 403 (b) plan document for the District will have to be formally approved next month,
items for Action - Dr. Cavallo, Superintendent of Schools Approval of District 91 Board of Education FY2017 Annual Board Goals Motion was made by Ms. Ricordati and seconded by Mr. Rosa to approve the FY2017 Annual Board Goals. On ro || Cal: Ayes: Mr. Connor, Mr. Rosa, Mr. Harvey, Ms. Rostello, Ms. Ricordati, Ms. Connor Nays: None Excused: Ms. Tyler
Motion carried
Approval of FY2017 Future Ready Strategic Plan Motion was made by Mr. Connor, seconded by Ms. Rostello and carried to approve the FY2017 Future Ready Strategic Plan.
On roll call - 6 ayes
items for Action - Mr. Brophy, Asst. Supt. for Operations Motion was made by Ms. Ricordati and seconded by Mr. Rosa to approve the acquisition and installation of exercise equipment for the FPMS exercise room at an amount not to exceed $35,500.00. On rO|| Ca||: Ayes: Mr. Connor, Mr. Rosa, Mr. Harvey, Ms. Rostello, Ms. Ricordati, Ms. Connor Nays: None Excused: Ms. Tyler
Motion carried
Superintendent's Report Dr. Cavallo shared the following with the Board:
O Professional Progress Committee - September 2016
Residency - None
FOIA - Request from One Chance of Illinois about grade advancing students Board members presenting at ASB Conference were asked about the need for presentation documents Dr. Cavallo was asked to present at ASA superintendent's Conference in Springfield Registration is going very well so far 5K/Back to School Event update - 61 people signed up and the race will go on "rain or shine"
Committee Reports Advisory Council/Community Engagement Committee - September 2016
ASB West Cook - None
Finance Committee - No meeting this month
Superintendent/Board Evaluation - No meeting this month
Additional Matters for Consideration from the Board Ms. Ricordati shared information about the Casket Races and the Eisenhower Expressway project.
Additional Matters for Consideration from the Audience Ms. Latham mentioned that the new website will be launching soon and the Board will need to take a new picture at the next meeting.
Adjournment There being no other matters of interest from the Board at this time, motion was made by Ms. Ricordati, seconded by Mr. Rosa, and carried to adjourn at 9:22 p.m.
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