In Attendance
President Robert Bruno, Secretary Jess Buttimer, Ted Estes, Julie Hill, Chris Martelli, Tayyaba Syed. Student Board Members: Asiya Ahmed and Blake Noble
Public Hearing
2021 Amended Budget | watch
Regular Meeting
Recognition: Student Board Members | watch
Superintendent Kaczkowski thanked the student Board members for their service and wished them well at Glenbard West High School.
Superintendent's Report | watch
Dr. Kaczkowski welcomed guest AASA Associate Director Mort Sherman to describe the new AASA Learning 2025 initiative. District 41 has been accepted as one of AASA’s demonstration districts aspiring to become more student-centered, equity-focused, and future-driven. Board members asked questions and discussed the program.
Dr. Kaczkowski also provided an update of the mask mandate and that it has been extended through July 24. She also explained mandates and what the district is expected to follow and the anticipated consequences if school districts do not comply.
Board Reports | watch
Public Participation
None
Presentations
June 2021 School Perceptions Survey Report | watch
Bill Foster of School Perceptions presented the results of the parent Future Planning survey that was administered in May. Board members asked questions and engaged in conversation about the meaning of the results.
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2020-2021 Continuous Improvement Team Report | watch
Dr. Kaczkowski introduced a video presented by teachers from across the district and student Board members sharing reflections from the past year. This was a presentation that Board Secretary Jess Buttimer recommended and suggested be presented to the Board. Board members shared comments based on the content of the video.
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2020-2021 Parent Teacher Advisory Committee (PTAC) Report | watch
Director of Student Services Laurel O’Brien and Benjamin Franklin Principal Jeff Burke presented the annual PTAC report. They shared the purpose and focus of the committee. They also talked about next steps and recommendations. Board members asked questions and provided comments.
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Action Items | watch | documents
Consent Agenda
Personnel Report
School District Payment Order
FOIA Report
Monthly Financial Reports
Monthly Revenue/Expenditure Summary Report
Summary of Bills and Payroll
Treasurer's Report
Investment Schedule
Disposal of Surplus Property
Board Meeting Minutes
- May 24, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes
- June 14, 2021, Regular Workshop Meeting Minutes
- June 14, 2021, Closed Session Meeting Minutes
Review of Closed Session Meeting Minutes
Review of Closed Session Audio For Destruction
(Voted Yes - Bruno, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Martelli)
Recommendations
Approve Supplemental Pay Recommendations for the 2021-2022 School Year
(Voted Yes - Bruno, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Martelli)
Approve Technology Purchases for the 2021-2022 School Year
(Voted Yes - Bruno, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Martelli)
Approve Summer Bill Payment Process
(Voted Yes - Bruno, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Martelli)
Approve Copy Paper Bid
(Voted Yes - Bruno, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Martelli)
Approve participation in the Learning 2025: National Commission on Student-Centered, Equity-Focused, Forward-Driven Education.
(Voted Yes - Bruno, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Martelli)
Approve the 2020-2021 Amended Budget
(Voted Yes - Bruno, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Martelli)
Adjourn to Closed Session
Action Item
Action on request by non-resident parent for tuition-free attendance by parent’s child
The Board took action approving a non-resident student enrollment request but only if non-resident tuition is paid in accordance with Board Policy 7:60. CLICK TO LISTEN
(Voted Yes - Bruno, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Martelli)
(Voted No - Syed)
