In Attendance
President Dr. Robert Bruno, Vice President Jason Loebach, Secretary Linda D’Ambrosio, Jessica Buttimer, Bruce Currie, Ted Estes, Julie Hill
Superintendent's Report | watch
Abraham Lincoln School students presented information about a student-led Walk for Water Experience to raise awareness about the clean water crisis in Africa and also raise funds for building a water well in Africa. They had over 500 people attend the Walk for Water. They also held a number of other events and fundraisers to raise money to build a water well in Africa. Dr. Gordon and the Board members asked the students questions about the work they are doing to help in Africa. Dr. Gordon praised the students and presented them with inspirational words about their leadership at the school and their learning through this project. Dr. Gordon also thanked Principal Schwiekhofer for her leadership and giving students space to grow and learn.
Dr. Gordon introduced Hadley teacher Frank Tomaszkiewicz who celebrated fellow teacher Teresa Shea earning her National Board Certification. A video was presented highlighting Mrs. Shea and her work to complete this accomplishment.
Dr. Gordon asked Laurel O’Brien to give an update on the Special Education Strategic
Plan Committee. She shared the topics discussed at the last meeting and the process
moving forward into year three of the strategic plan.
Board Reports | watch
Public Participation | watchPresentations | watch
District 41 Foundation Update
Community members Kathy Bayert and Kelley Kalinich presented an update about the
creation and launch of a foundation to support District 41. They explained that the
Foundation is a way to further engage the community and fund future needs outside of
the scope of the District. The official name of the Foundation is “D41 Kids Foundation.”
The Foundation’s first fundraising campaign included asking Glenbard West graduates to honor their favorite District 41 teacher with a gift in their honor.
Discussion Items | watch- 2019-2020 Professional Development in Inclusionary Practices
Dr. McCluskey presented an overview of the planned professional development related
to inclusion. Board members asked questions and engaged in discussion around the
topic of inclusion and the expenses related to the proposed professional development.
Adjourn To Closed Session
Action Items
Consent Agenda | watch
*Personnel Report was pulled by Mr. Currie to be voted on separately.
Finance, Facilities & Operations
Board Meeting Minutes
Other Matters
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, D’Ambrosio, Buttimer, Currie, Estes, Hill)
Personnel Report | watch
- Employment Recommendations
- Administration Compensation
- Non-Union Exempt Compensation
- Resignations
- Termination
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Loebach)
(Voted No: Currie, D’Ambrosio)
Superintendent Recommendations
- ESSA-School Wide Title I Plan Approval for Churchill School | watch
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, D’Ambrosio, Buttimer, Currie, Estes, Hill)
- Renewal of HumaneX Contract | watch
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, D’Ambrosio, Buttimer, Currie, Estes, Hill)
- Approval of Schedule AB | watch
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, D’Ambrosio, Buttimer, Currie, Estes, Hill)
- Rotary Donation | watch
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, D’Ambrosio, Buttimer, Currie, Estes, Hill)
Items for Consideration for Future Agenda | watch
Other | watch- Dr. Gordon announced that the June 3, 2019 meeting will be his last official Board of Education Meeting for District 41.
