Board Meeting Summary

March 20, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education provides a "Board Meeting Summary" after each Board meeting. The summary includes a brief description of the main topics and action items. These summaries are not meant to replace minutes. The minutes for each meeting are approved and posted after the next regularly scheduled meeting. We hope these summaries provide some basic information and context around the reports, presentations and action items. For the full packet of information including presentations and reports, Click Here

Meetings are video streamed live online and the videos are archived on the District website, Click Here.

In Attendance

President Robert Bruno, Vice President Jason Loebach, Secretary Jess Buttimer, Ted Estes, Julie Hill, Dr. Chris Martelli, Tayyaba Syed

Public Hearing - Administrative Cost Limitations | watch

No Public Comment

Celebrations

Glen Ellyn Art

Superintendent Dr. Melissa Kaczkowski shared information about large artistic letters spelling Glen Ellyn that were displayed in front of the Board table during the meeting. The College of DuPage Public Art Committee and the Glen Ellyn Public Art Committee recently unveiled this traveling installation of hand-painted letters featuring iconic Glen Ellyn locations. The letters were painted by Mexican artist and muralist Juan Chawuk, who previously worked on a similar project for the Frida Kahlo Timeless exhibition. They will be in District 41 through April.

#WeAreD41 Celebration | watch

Dr. Kaczkowski introduced a new video series “#WeAreD41.” The videos in the series will feature people in District 41 and their backgrounds. "Eller's Story" was presented as the first video in the new series. Eller Schafer is a District 41 preschool student who has inspired many. The communication department will continue producing these stories and they will feature them first at Board meetings and then share them out with the broader community.

Click here to watch “Eller’s Story.”

Public Participation

Due to a technical issue the audio of public participation was not recorded.

Presentation

Community Engagement Working Group Presentation | watch

Chief Communications Officer Erika Krehbiel and members of the Community Advisory Subcommittee Working Group for Community Engagement presented about existing communications and community engagement plans as well as new ideas for the Board and district to consider for the future.

Board Reports | watch

Student Board Reports | watch

Discussion

Transportation Contract Extension | watch

Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Facilities and Operations Eric DePorter presented information about transportation and the contract for next year. District 41 is currently in a transportation cooperative and if any of the other districts vote the contract down, the entire offer goes away. Mr. DePorter shared that he does expect the district will go out to bid next year.

Technology Software Purchase: Red Rover Absence Management | watch

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Dr. David Bruno shared information about why the district is recommending a new management system for absence reporting and hiring substitute teachers. There would be a cost savings of $1,000 a year.

Action Items

Consent Agenda | watch | documents

Personnel Report

- Approve Probationary (Non-Tenure) Renewal Staff Contracts
Monthly Financial Reports

- Disposal of Surplus Property

- Donation and Gifts

- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Report

- Investment Schedule

- Monthly Revenue/Expenditure Summary Report

- School District Payment Order

- Summary of Bills and Payroll

- Treasurer's Report

Waiver of Administrative Limitations Resolution

Board Meeting Minutes

- February 20, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes

- February 20, 2023, Closed Meeting Minutes

- March 6, 2023, Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

- March 6, 2023, Closed Meeting Minutes