In Attendance
President Robert Bruno, Vice President Jason Loebach, Secretary Jess Buttimer, Ted Estes, Julie Hill, Chris Martelli, Tayyaba Syed
Student Board Members: Amana Mariam and Angela Jaeger
Student Celebration | watch
A video celebration was shared highlighting the impact and importance of the District 41 music programs. CLICK HERE to watch the video.
Presentation
Draft Strategic Plan Update | watch
Strategic Planning Consultant Dr. Steve Webb presented an update on the strategic planning process and shared survey responses from students, parents, and community members. Dr. Kaczkowksi and Chief Communications Officer Erika Krehbiel presented the draft strategic priorities, vision, mission, values, and foundational pillars. Board members asked questions and engaged in conversation related to the survey responses.
CLICK HERE for the presentation slides.
Student Board Report | watch
Public Participation
Due to YouTube Community Guidelines the audio from the public participation portion of the meeting was not available during the live stream. To listen to the audio of Public Participation CLICK HERE.
Discussion
2022-2023 School Year Calendar | watch
Dr. Kaczkowski outlined the minor changes to the proposed calendar.
CLICK HERE for the proposed calendar.
Residency Verification Services | watch
Dr. Kaczkowski shared that the district recommends using a new residency verification service that will assist in verifying residency of all families every year. Many districts use this service and speak highly about how it helps in a very systematic way during the residency process. This will be above and beyond the steps the district already takes.
Approve Community Engagement Contract with EO Sullivan | watch
As the Board continues to evaluate District 41 facilities, they are considering engaging with a community engagement consultant. The process of working toward a solution for the district facilities needs will include engaging the community, soliciting feedback, and collaboratively charting a course forward. Administration identified EO Sullivan (EOS) as a possible partner in this process. EOS is an Illinois-based firm that specializes in this type of work. References on EO Sullivan were investigated and considered as were other consultant options. Board members shared their thoughts about engaging with this consulting firm. The firm would lead the district in a collaborative and robust process to gather feedback from all stakeholders.
Technology Purchase: Proof of Concepts for Interactive Panels | watch
Director of Technology and Innovation Andrew Peterman explained the need for the interactive panels, the phased approach concept, and process that went into planning for this new technology. Full implementation is planned for 2022-2023. Board members asked questions about the technology and how it will work in the classrooms.
Action Items | watch
Consent Agenda
Personnel Report
Monthly Financial Reports
-Disposal of Surplus Property
-Freedom of Information Act Report
-Investment Schedule
-Monthly Revenue/Expenditure Summary Report
-School District Payment Order
-Summary of Bills and Payroll
-Treasurer's Report
Board Meeting Minutes
-December 13, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes
-December 13, 2021, Closed Meeting Minutes
-January 3, 2022, Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes
-January 3, 2022, Closed Meeting Minutes
Review of Closed Session Meeting Minutes
Review of Closed Session Audio For Destruction
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Martelli, Syed)
Board Policy Revisions - Second Reading and Adoption
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Martelli, Syed)
Technology Software Purchase: Identity Automation LifeCycle Management
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Martelli, Syed)
Technology Purchase: Technology Purchase: Proof of Concepts for Interactive Panels
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Martelli, Syed)
Approve Community Engagement Contract with EO Sullivan
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Martelli, Syed)
Future Agenda Items | watch
Dr. Kaczkowski shared that Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Accountability Dr. McCluskey will present information from NWEA in February.
