Arlington Heights School District 25 Board of Education met April 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Brian Cerniglia, President of the Arlington Heights School District 25 Board of Education, called the meeting to order to accept a motion to adjourn into closed session at 7:01 p.m. The meeting was held remotely via Zoom.
The meeting was noticed for closed session to discuss: Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employees/Independent Contractors/Volunteers of the District, 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1); Review closed session minutes, 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(21); Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2); Security procedures to respond to the safety of employees, students, staff, the public, or public property, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8).
Regular Meeting Brian Cerniglia, President of the Arlington Heights School District 25 Board of Education, called the meeting to order at 7:47 p.m. on April 2, 2020. The meeting was held remotely via Zoom. Roll call was noted and the Pledge of Allegiance said.
Board members present: Brian Cerniglia, Chad Conley, Scott Filipek, Erin Johannesen, Rich Olejniczak, David Page, and Anisha Ismail Patel
Board members excused: None
Others Present: Dr. Lori Bein, Superintendent; Stacey Mallek, Assistant Superintendent for Business/CSBO; Brian Kaye, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Planning; Dr. Becky FitzPatrick, Assistant Superintendent for the Department of Student Learning; Dr. Peg Lasiewicki, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services; Chris Fahnoe, Director of Technology and Assessment; Ryan Schulz, Director of Facilities, Management; Adam Harris, Head of Communications and Storytelling; Lana O’Brien, Recording Secretary; staff; and community via Zoom.
Recognitions and Presentations - None
Community Input Community members emailed questions and comments to Lana O’Brien, who read them to the Board.
Amy Dempsey asked several questions including what will be done if we don’t go back to school this year, the possibility of continuing in the summer, and how the district is going to handle students that are struggling and will not be ready for the next grade level.
Alina Laurie had comments regarding the operation of Schoology and bandwidth, thoughts on live classes, the students receiving work for the week, and assigning families to classes.
Dr. Bein stated that she would reach out to both of these parents.
Consent Agenda Motion: E. Johannesen moved and A. Patel seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve those items on the Consent Agenda as follows: (A) Personnel Report and Addendum to Personnel Report; (B) Invoices; (C) Reduction in Force Public Hearing Meeting minutes of March 12, 2020; (D) Regular and Closed Session Meeting minutes of March 12, 2020. Roll Call: B. Cerniglia, yes; C. Conley, yes; S. Filipek, yes; E. Johannesen, yes; R. Olejniczak, yes; D. Page, yes; and A. Patel, yes. Motion carried 7/0.
Communications: The following reports were given:
● NSSEO – Ms. Johannesen reported that the NSSEO meeting was held via Zoom the previous evening and went well. Complex learners require a comprehensive plan so staff is working very hard to put together programs for each student. Students are working at daily living activities at home, and are utilizing various online learning programs and tools. NSSEO prepared and delivered 1,250 meals last week utilizing Rich Lee Vans.
● IASB – Mr. Cerniglia reported that IASB has a robust set of coursework that Board members can access online. On April 3 there will be a conversation connection with IASB Field Service Directors via Zoom. The legislative press release will be held on April 9 at noon. There is also a large amount of information on their website regarding COVID-19.
● ED-RED – Ms. Patel stated that there will be a Zoom meeting tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. featuring local legislators.
The following reports were received:
● ATA – Ms. Drevline thanked Dr. Bein for the positive thank you notes that were mailed to staff. Negotiations is still moving forward via Zoom meetings, and are going very well. Several ATA members met with Dr. FitzPatrick and Mr. Kaye today to discuss what remote learning will look like moving forward. She felt that the plan will be great for parents, students and teachers. Board members were thanked for all that they do.
There were no reports from the following.
● PTA
● ABC25
Committee of the Whole Reports Student Learning PreK-8 Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum Adoption Dr. FitzPatrick noted that at the previous Board meeting, the PreK-8 Social and Emotional curriculum information was presented, and that there was no new information at this time.
Motion: S. Filipek moved and D. Page seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the PreK-8 Social and Emotional curriculum adoption as presented. Roll Call: B. Cerniglia, yes; C. Conley, yes; S. Filipek, yes; E. Johannesen, yes; R. Olejniczak, yes; D. Page, yes; and A. Patel, yes. Motion carried 7/0.
Student Services – No Report
Business and Finance 2020-21 Student Fees Ms. Mallek noted that at the previous Board meeting, the 2020-21 Student Fee information was presented, and that there were no changes from the last meeting.
Motion: A. Patel moved and D. Page seconded the motion that the Board of Education approve the 2020-2021 student fees as presented. Roll Call: B. Cerniglia, yes; C. Conley, yes; S. Filipek, yes; E. Johannesen, yes; R. Olejniczak, yes; D. Page, yes; and A. Patel, yes. Motion carried 7/0.
Facilities Management Award of Summer 2020 Renovations Mr. Schulz stated that the scope of work defined in this package is to address failing galvanized plumbing piping, energy efficiency upgrades, life safety findings, finishes, exterior envelope, and accessibility requirements at Patton, Dryden, South Middle School and Thomas Middle School. Most of the summer renovations will be at Patton, which will include galvanized piping, lighting, replacing two boilers, new acoustical ceilings, a new staff ADA accessible restroom, a new staff wellness room, a new ramp onto the stage for accessibility, and replacing the interior and exterior gym doors. The district is looking into obtaining a rebate from ComEd. The work at the other buildings were also reviewed. Currently, we are not sure about the supply chain or labor because of the pandemic. There is a concern about the availability of the light fixtures because they are typically made overseas.
Board members asked questions and there was discussion regarding galvanized piping throughout the district, wellness rooms in each building, having controls and safeguards in place for workers, and having safeguards in the contracts to protect the district. At this time the district does not know the timeline of when the projects will occur, but we are hopeful that by the beginning of summer we will know more. The district will continue to work with our Construction Manager, Nicholas and Associates, to review and plan for these potential disruptions and update the board as necessary.
Motion: D. Page moved and E. Johannesen seconded the motion that the Board of Education award Bid Package #1, Base Bid and alternates #1, 3, 5 while rejecting alternate #4 for General Trades to Tor Construction in the amount of $720,760 for Summer 2020 Renovations and immediately assign the Contract with the Contractor to Nicholas & Associates Inc., as Construction Manager. Roll Call: B. Cerniglia, yes; C. Conley, yes; S. Filipek, yes; E. Johannesen, yes; R. Olejniczak, yes; D. Page, yes; and A. Patel, yes. Motion carried 7/0.
Motion: D. Page moved and E. Johannesen seconded the motion that the Board of Education award Bid Package #2, Base Bid and alternates #1, 3, 5, 6 while rejecting alternate #4 for Framing, Drywall, Acoustical, and Painting to R.B Construction in the amount of $646,500 for Summer 2020 Renovations and immediately assign the Contract with the Contractor to Nicholas & Associates Inc., as Construction Manager. Roll Call: B. Cerniglia, yes; C. Conley, yes; S. Filipek, yes; E. Johannesen, yes; R. Olejniczak, yes; D. Page, yes; and A. Patel, yes. Motion carried 7/0.
Motion: D. Page moved and E. Johannesen seconded the motion that the Board of Education award Bid Package #3, Base Bid Plumbing to A&H Plumbing in the amount of $426,300 for Summer 2020 Renovations and immediately assign the Contract with the Contractor to Nicholas & Associates Inc., as Construction Manager. Roll Call: B. Cerniglia, yes; C. Conley, yes; S. Filipek, yes; E. Johannesen, yes; R. Olejniczak, yes; D. Page, yes; and A. Patel, yes. Motion carried 7/0.
Motion: D. Page moved and E. Johannesen seconded the motion that the Board of Education award Bid Package #4, Base Bid and alternates #1, 2, 7 while rejecting alternate #4 for HVAC to DeKalb Mechanical in the amount of $1,009,050 for Summer 2020 Renovations and immediately assign the Contract with the Contractor to Nicholas & Associates Inc., as Construction Manager. Roll Call: B. Cerniglia, yes; C. Conley, yes; S. Filipek, yes; E. Johannesen, yes; R. Olejniczak, yes; D. Page, yes; and A. Patel, yes. Motion carried 7/0.
Motion: D. Page moved and E. Johannesen seconded the motion that the Board of Education award Bid Package #5, Base Bid and alternates #1, 2, 8 while rejecting alternate #4 for Electrical to Prospect Electric in the amount of $769,300 for Summer 2020 Renovations and immediately assign the Contract with the Contractor to Nicholas & Associates Inc., as Construction Manager. Roll Call: B. Cerniglia, yes; C. Conley, yes; S. Filipek, yes; E. Johannesen, yes; R. Olejniczak, yes; D. Page, yes; and A. Patel, yes. Motion carried 7/0.
Award 2020 Flooring Replacement Projects Mr. Schulz stated that flooring replacement is slated for Greenbrier, Ivy Hill, South Middle School, Thomas Middle School, Westgate, and Windsor. The scope includes classroom carpet, corridor resilient tile, stair landings, and other ancillary spaces. The material and installation will be purchased through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract, which gives the district flexibility to purchase what is needed. It allows District 25 to have competitive bid pricing without having to publish the bid in a newspaper or require a bid bond. They were used last year, and the district is comfortable with their service and installation. Pricing for the flooring replacements was lower than what was originally budgeted.
Motion: D. Page moved and E. Johannesen seconded the motion that the Board of Education award flooring replacement scope to Consolidated Flooring of Chicago in the amount of $175,342.71 through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract. Roll Call: B. Cerniglia, yes; C. Conley, yes; S. Filipek, yes; E. Johannesen, yes; R. Olejniczak, yes; D. Page, yes; and A. Patel, yes. Motion carried 7/0.
Personnel and Planning – No Report
Superintendent Report Second Reading of Policies Dr. Bein noted that the following policies are presented to the Board for a second reading. These policies reflect minor modifications and additions as recommended by the Illinois Association of School Boards.
Press 102: 2:260 Uniform Grievance and Conflict Resolution Procedures 4:60 Purchases and Contracts
Motion: D. Page moved and A. Patel seconded the motion that the Board of Education award approve the policies presented by the Illinois Association of School Boards. Roll Call: B. Cerniglia, yes; C. Conley, yes; S. Filipek, yes; E. Johannesen, yes; R. Olejniczak, yes; D. Page, yes; and A. Patel, yes. Motion carried 7/0.
The Board did not return to the closed session.
Motion: D. Page moved and C. Conley seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call: B. Cerniglia, yes; C. Conley, yes; S. Filipek, yes; E. Johannesen, yes; R. Olejniczak, yes; D. Page, yes; and A. Patel, yes. Motion carried 7/0.
The regular meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
https://www.sd25.org/cms/lib/IL01904427/Centricity/Domain/218/200402%20Board%20Minutes.pdf
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