In Attendance
President Robert Bruno, Vice President Jason Loebach, Secretary Jessica Buttimer, Bruce Currie, Ted Estes, Guillermo Guzman, Julie Hill
Public Participation | watch
Recognition | watch
Superintendent Kaczkowski announced the Chamber of Commerce Community Awards District 41 Educator of the Year, Forest Glen first grade teacher Mrs. Rebecca VanDyke. Forest Glen Principal Scott Klespitz shared why Mrs. VanDyke is deserving of the honor and Mrs. VanDyke thanked the district community, her families and her students throughout the years. To watch a short video of Mrs. VanDyke reacting to the announcement CLICK HERE.
Approval of Professional Services Contract with Salinas Educational Services: School Psychologist | watch
(Voted Yes - Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Currie, Estes, Guzman, Hill)
Approve Job Description | watch
(Voted Yes - Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Guzman, Hill)
(Voted No - Currie)
Approve Board Policy Exhibit Revision | watch
(Voted Yes - Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Guzman, Hill)
(Voted No - Currie)
2020-2021 Return to School Plan Update | watch
Dr. Kaczkowski and Katie Adduci presented about a number of topics related to covid data, vaccinations for staff members, COVID-19 screening and contact tracing, as well as the virtual Board meeting format. In addition, Mrs. Adduci went through the adaptive pause timeline for Abraham Lincoln School. Lincoln School is currently on an all school pause until February 22. Board members asked questions and discussed the data and information presented. Click here for the presentation.
Dr. Kaczkowski also shared what the priorities and focus has been on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) as it related to the blended and remote learning models this school year.
Click here for the presentation.
In conclusion she shared that the District is planning for an inclusive school year next year. We do not know yet if a remote option will be mandatory, but she hopes we can accommodate all families and their needs. Next year we hope to have the option to be:
Full day
Every day
All kids
She also explained why we are not proposing to open fully after spring break. The Board members asked questions and discussed the presentation.
Items for Future Agenda | watch
Mr. Currie suggested that the Board put abatement on a future agenda. Board members supported his request. It will be added to the February 22 Board meeting.
Mrs. Buttimer shared that the Board will participate in a shared read. The author of the book will be presenting in the Glenbard Parent Series.
