SD81 Board of Education Highlights
Reporting on the Special Meeting on April 19, 2017 Meeting
In this Issue:
- BOE Approves the Tenure of SD81 teachers
- Mrs. Karen Niewinski Receives INSPRA Distinguished Service Award
- SD81 Awarded $29,000 Additional Funding Preschool Grant for furniture
- Finance Committee Reports on Tentative Amended Budget
First Public Participation
None
Reorganizational Meeting Award
The SD81 Board of Education approved the tenure of teachers at Kennedy, Washington, and Lincoln Middle School.
Kennedy School: Brittney Jeskey (not pictured), Heather Longo, and Alanna Mixter.
Washington School: Kimberly Merz
Lincoln Middle School: Maggie Kleszcz, Andrew Norte, Ashley Pritchett, Kimberly Tlusty, and Christina VandeCarr
Principals' Report
Board Business
- Bulletin Board: President Maryann Desecki congratulated the re-elected Board of Education members, and praised their hard work. Member Flanagan recognized President Desecki for her leadership and organization during the campaign.
- Finance Committee Update (Outlined in New Business Information)
Old Business Information
A slideshow was presented by Dr. Boryszewski highlighting the progress on Phase 3 of the Kennedy Construction Renovation.
Old Business Action
The BOE approved the following:
- Settlement Agreement Between Schiller Park School District 81 and Gilbane Building Company
- Apple Lease Agreement
- Resolution 17-11 Approving Tax-Exempt Lease/Purchase Agreement and Property Schedule No. 1 Thereto, and Authorizing the Execution Thereof
New Business Information
The Finance Committee met April 13, 2017 with primary agenda item to review Tentative Amended Budget
- The 2015-16 audit was completed in October of 2016
- The BOE approved sale of 3.5 million dollars in bonds, as opposed to the 2 million which was originally included in the budget. The district sold the additional bonds to take advantage of the low interest rates at that time.
- The BOE approved a 5-year lease for a new bus fleet. The first lease payment will be made in June of this fiscal year. The new buses will be equipped with 3-point harness seat belts and cameras.
- The district has not received any mandated categorical payments from the state, and state grant money is significantly delayed.
- Local property tax collections are declining due to a delay in refunds and tax objections.
- There was a significant amount of unanticipated work at Kennedy related to the MWRD and the relocation of the FAA Tower.
- After reviewing the tentative budget, the committee is recommending the BOE approve the budget at their regular meeting on June 21, 2017. The tentative budget will be on display for 30 days as required by law beginning Monday, May 22nd in the district office.
- 5Essential Survey Results: Dr. Boryszewski shared that the district is consistently improving in all 4 domains, which means the administration is taking the survey results and using it to implement positive change.
- The District applied for and was awarded a $29,000 Additional Funding Preschool Grant, which will be used for new classroom furniture
- Press Policy Updates
- 2017 Illinois National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) Distinguished Service Award to Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Education, Karen Niewinski. Dr. Boryszewski and President Desecki commented that Mrs. Niewinski exemplifies distinguished service, as she continuously goes above and beyond her duties in support of School District 81.
New Business Action
The BOE Approved:
- The 2017-18 Board of Education Regular Meeting Dates, Location, and Times
- Summer 2017 Asbestos Abatement Bid
- Furniture Purchase for Phase 3 Kennedy Project
- Kennedy School Parking Lot Bid
Action on Closed Session Items
- Closed Session Meeting Minutes of September 2016-February 2017
- Appointment of Schiller Park School District 81 Treasurer
Personnel
The BOE Approved:
- Tenured teachers
- Administrative contract for Director of Special Education, Brandon Cochrane
- Administrative contract for Accounting Specialist, Pasquale Maranto
- Certified and Classified Staff Hirings
- Certified Staff Parental Leave
- Certified Staff Resignation
Second Public Participation
None