Board Briefs
Summary of the November 15, 2021 Board Meeting at Westbrook
Board Briefs is a newsletter-style overview of the highlights of the Board of Education's discussion and action. You can find the meeting agenda online here, and look for minutes of the meeting to be posted after they are approved at the next BOE meeting (December 13, 2021).
Board Meeting Recording
Superintendent's Reflections
Park District Award
New Middle School Electives
Ms. Bradley explained that Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a project-based class for science, technology, engineering and math. Students are posed with a real-world challenge and design solutions within criteria and constraints.
Ms. Grammas said that Modern Media students learn about consuming and creating media. They create print, audio and video. The presentation included videos of students sharing their excitement for these classes (and their creativity).
Tenured Teachers
School Board Member Recognition
Resolutions
Consent Agenda
Approval of FDK Fee & Staffing Plan
The approved fee is $3,300 for registrations before March 31, 2022; the fee after the early bird deadline is $3,600. Families who need financial assistance can apply for an income-based fee waiver. The reduced fee is $580. The criteria for receiving a fee waiver are the same as the National School Lunch Program.
Dr. Delli shared with the Board that kindergarten registration would open this week. The District is encouraging early registration so that the administration can begin the staffing process and make decisions about the half-day option.
2021 Tax Levy: Glen TIF Closure Impact
In his presentation, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Eric Miller explained that this move provides District 34 a one-time opportunity to capture the property from the TIF (estimated to be $430M). As a result, the 2021 Tax Levy will be higher than in years past to capture this large new property amount. However, as previously shared with the community, the closure of the TIF will not lead to increased taxes for residents. The taxes are being redirected from the TIF to the taxing bodies, including District 34. No resident will see a 30% increase in property taxes as a result of the Glen TIF closure.
The Board will hold a Truth in Taxation hearing on the 2021 Tax Levy at the December Board meeting.
Other Resolutions
The Board also approved the retirement contract for the Food Service administrator, and the student, transportation and building use fees for the 2022-2023 school year. The only fee increase is for lunch fees (by 20 cents per meal).
Discussion
IASB Delegate Assembly
These resolutions do not have any impact on legislation; the IASB does not have authority to pass laws. The Board discussed concern about the concealed carry language in Resolution #2, and about the content of Resolution #15 being outside the purview of schools and school board authority. Members agreed that Board Member Mike Korman, the D34 representative to the delegate assembly, should vote "Do Not Adopt" for those two resolutions.
Supplemental Tax Levy & Bond Issuance
In addition, Elizabeth Hennessey from Raymond James shared the results of the November bond sale (the second sale of referendum bonds). She explained that the competitive bid for the District’s Aaa-Rated bonds resulted in an all-in true interest cost of 1.98% (lower than the 2.55% estimate presented to the Community Finance Advisory Committee (CFAC) at its October 5 meeting).
TRS Supplemental Savings Plan
Glenview District 34 is governed by a seven-person Board of Education, elected by the community, that consists of the following individuals:
- Scott Nelson (President)
- John Heggie (Vice President)
- Mike Korman (Secretary)
- Jim Baumstark
- James Dolan
- Natalie Jachtorowycz
- Diane Stefani
You can contact the Board at board@glenview34.org.
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