In Attendance
President Robert Bruno, Vice President Jason Loebach, Secretary Jessica Buttimer, Bruce Currie, Ted Estes, Guillermo Guzman, Julie Hill
Superintendent Report | watch
- Superintendent Kaczkowski celebrated Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Marci Conlin on earning the Distinguished Service Award from the Illinois Association of School Personnel Administrators.
- Dr. Kaczkwoski gave an update on her most recent meeting with the DuPage County Health Department. The focus was about the scheduling of vaccines. The Glenbard feeder districts are working together to prepare so that we are ready when doses are available for staff in our school districts. She also gave an update on the new variant of COVID-19.
- The superintendent reminded the Board that we started administering the 500 diagnostic BinaxNOW COVID-19 tests.
Board Reports | watch
Public Participation | watch
Presentations | watch
- Celebrating the Pathway to the Biliteracy Seal
Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Accountability Dr. Katie McCluskey and Director of Language Programs Dr. Theresa Ulrich presented about the Spanish language programs in District 41 and how they can lead to students earning the Biliteracy Seal at Glenbard West High School. Click here for the presentation slides.
Discussion
- 2021-2022 School Year Calendar | watch
Dr. Kaczkowski presented a proposed school calendar for the 2021-2022 school year that was drafted by the District 41 calendar committee. First full day of student attendance would be August 18, 2021, and the last day of student attendance would be May 27, 2022. Click here for the proposed calendar. - 2021-2022 Student Fees | watch
Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Facilities and Operations Eric DePorter presented the fees and shared that they will not be increased this year. The one change is that Hadley will not be purchasing calendars because students have them and we also have extra at school for students who need them. - Board Policy Revisions - First Reading | watch
Board Secretary Buttimer presented a number of policy revisions for consideration.
Action Items
Consent Agenda | watch | documents
Personnel Report
School District Payment Order
FOIA Report
Monthly Financial Reports
Monthly Revenue/Expenditure Summary Report
Investment Schedule
Treasurer's Report
Summary of Bills and Payroll
Disposal of Surplus Property
Board Meeting Minutes
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Currie, Estes, Guzman, Hill)
Recommendations | watch
- New Registrar For District Obligations
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Currie, Estes, Guzman, Hill) - Board Policy Revisions- Second Reading and Adoptions
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Currie, Estes, Guzman, Hill) - Categorization of Non-Bargaining Unit Positions
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Currie, Estes, Guzman, Hill)
Other/Board Governance/Working Together | watch
- Mr. Currie asked if we will be having school tomorrow due to the snow expected in our area. Dr. Kaczkwoski shared that we sent a communication to parents and staff and that we are still monitoring. The call will be made early in the morning.
- Mrs. Buttimer suggested the Board read a book about equity together that would support the Board’s commitment.
Future Agenda Items | watch Mrs. Buttimer would like for the district to do a review of our mental health and trauma services. She asked if we have the resources to support all students in this area and if are there any gaps.
