In Attendance

President Robert Bruno, Vice President Jason Loebach, Secretary Jess Buttimer, Guillermo Guzman, Ted Estes, Julie Hill. Bruce Currie was absent.

Board Member Professional Development | watch
The Board of Education engaged in professional development on the strategic planning process led by Dr. Mark Van Clay.

Public Hearing on the District E-Learning Plan | watch

Introduction of New Board Member and Affirm Oath of Office | watch
The Board introduced and welcomed new Board member Mr. Guillermo Guzman. Mr. Guzman affirmed his Board Oath of Office.

Superintendent Report | watch

• Student Board Members
  Dr. Melissa Kaczkowski announced the seating of two Student Board Members which will occur in January.

• Construction Update
  Jack Hayes and John Elleanardo of Frederick Quinn Corporation reviewed and updated the Board on construction work done with District 41 dating back to 2014. Work is substantially complete and all facilities are functionally accessible and in use.
• Celebration Video
  Dr. Kaczkowski introduced a video featuring District 41 students from all five schools commenting on what they are thankful for. Watch the video HERE

Board Reports | watch

Public Participation | watch

Discussion Items | watch

• Strategic Plan Consultant
  Dr. Kaczkowski discussed the process of selecting a consultant and the goal of having a process in place by the end of the school year.
• Threat Assessment Consultant
  The District is required to have a threat assessment plan in place. The District is currently working on hiring a consultant that will provide training that will be efficiently integrated into employee schedules and that is cost-effective.

Action Items | watch

Consent Agenda

Personnel Report

- Employment Recommendations

- Resignations
- Resignations and Retirements

Finance, Facilities and Operations

- School District Payment Order - November 6, 2019 - November 18, 2019

- FOIA Report - November 6, 2019 - November 18, 2019
- October 2019 Financial Reports

1. Monthly Revenue/Expenditure Summary Report
2. Investment Schedule
3. Treasurer's Report
4. Summary of Bills and Payroll
5. Disposal of Surplus Property

Board Meeting Minutes

- November 11, 2019 - Regular Meeting Minutes
- November 15, 2019 - Special Meeting Minutes
- November 15, 2019 - Special Closed Meeting Minutes
- November 18, 2019 - Special Meeting Minutes

- November 18, 2019 - Special Meeting Closed Minutes
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Guzman, Estes, Hill)

Superintendent Recommendations | watch

Authorization to Pay Bills During Winter Break

(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Guzman, Estes, Hill)

Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME - E-Learning Plan

(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Guzman, Estes, Hill)
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with GEEA - E-Learning Plan

(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Guzman, Estes, Hill)
Approve Resolution of District 41 E-Learning Plan

The Board approved the District's E-Learning Plan that could be enacted in the event of

an emergency closing. See the approved plan here

(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Guzman, Estes, Hill)

Other/Board Governance - Learning Together | watch
Board members discussed the sessions they attended at the recent Triple I conference.

Monday, December 9, 2019 | Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Monday, January 13, 2020 | Regular Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.