Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230 Board met Feb. 7.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Secretary Brody called the February 7, 2018 Regular Meeting to order at 4:30pm with the following members present: Baker, Reeves, Ryan, Schiltz and Brody. Also in attendance were: Supt. Kazubowski, Principal Friedman, and Star-Courier Correspondent Mike Helenthal.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Baker and seconded by Reeves to approve consent agenda items: Minutes of the January 11, 2018 Regular Meeting and Executive Session; Financial Reports, Investment Reports, Budget Summary Report, Bills, and Activity Fund Report; Student Suspensions; and acknowledgement of receipt and response to two FOIA requests. On a roll call vote the following members voted “Yes:” Baker, Reeves, Ryan, Schiltz, and Brody. The motion carried 5-0.
Correspondence
Mark and Kimber Rose were thanked for the donation of a digital piano to our music department.
A letter from United High School Athletic Director was shared thanking our girls’ basketball coaches and players for the sportsmanship they exhibited during a recent basketball game against their team.
Comments from Visitors
There were no comments from visitors.
Board Reports
Secretary Brody asked Board Members to share any reports on matters related to various committees and organizations. Angie Ryan reported the PATT Meeting had been moved to February 15.
President Bryan and Principal Friedman arrived at 4:38pm.
OLD BUSINESS
Moss Gym Roof Update
An update on the Moss Gym Roof replacement that will take place this summer was provided by Mr. Kazubowski. He reminded the board that all but $1,000 of the replacement cost will be paid by insurance due to the hail damage the roof sustained last spring. Mr. Kazubowski noted we would go out for bids on the project sometime in March, and that depending on the timing of the bid openings we would have the board officially approve the bids at either schedule a special board meeting in mid-March or at our April 12 board meeting.
2018-2019 Technology Lease and Desktop Demonstration
Mr. Kazubowski summarized the recommendations from the One-To-One Technology Committee for the 2018-2019 Technology Lease. It was communicated the committee is recommending the purchase of: 1) 45 Chromebooks for the incoming 7th grade students for our one-to-one initiative, and that the Chromebooks would have a protective case and student management program as part of the final price, and 2) the purchase of 24 new desktop computers to replace the current computers in the Elementary Library. It was noted the new desktop units being recommended operate as a computer but also have the capability to operate as a tablet making use of touchscreen technology. Mrs. Friedman provided a demonstration on the new desktop units that are being recommended.
Mr. Kazubowski shared that we are in the process of securing final bid prices on the recommended devices as well as working with Community State Bank to finalize the lease agreement and that once everything is finalized we would bring to the board to officially approve.
Evidenced Based Funding Model Overview
Mr. Kazubowski used a PowerPoint Presentation to summarize the new Evidenced Based Funding Model to be used for General State Aid calculations. The summary included the 26 components that make up the funding calculation, the recommended staffing patterns based on the research behind the evidenced based model and how that compares to Wethersfield, the research based district costs for such things as Operations and Maintenance and how that compares to Wethersfield’s actual expenses, how the base funding calculation is determined, and the estimated financial aid calculation for Wethersfield. Mr. Kazubowski communicated, that based on what was being communicated by ISBE, the Evidenced Based Tier Funding portion of the General Aid Formula would begin flowing to districts in April.
Youth Football Sub-Committee
Mr. Kazubowski communicated that at the December co-op meeting with Annawan it was recommended a youth football sub-committee be formed to look at possible adjustments to the format, scheduling, and running of our youth football programs. It was noted the discussion was in response to several schools in the area having dwindling numbers and the fear they may not be able to support a youth football team, and some of the schools reporting they are moving to fall IESA baseball/softball format.
Mr. Johnston shared the following would be representing Wethersfield on the football sub-committee: Coaches Brandon Johnston and Logan Willits; parent Jon Hornback; parent and booster club president Craig Lindstrom; parent, co-op committee member, and school board member Steve Newman; parent and athletic director Jeremiah Johnston; former parent and administrator Shane Kazubowski. It was noted the first meeting would be taking place on March 5 and that information will be communicated to the board as the committee begins meeting. The board added Dan Bryan to the football sub-committee.
Approve Joint Co-op Board Meeting
A motion was made by Baker and seconded by Reeves to approve Wednesday, March 14, 2018 beginning at 6:00pm for a full board Joint Co-op Meeting with the Annawan Board of Education as presented. On a roll call vote the following members voted “Yes:” Baker, Brody, Reeves, Ryan, Schiltz, and Bryan. The motion carried 6-0.
Other Old Business
A summary of the upcoming Regional Robotics Competitions the First Robotics Team from Martin Engineering will be attending was provided. It was communicated the team’s first competition will be in Peoria, Illinois on March 14-17.
Mr. Kazubowski shared next year’s project for the Home Construction Consortium would be in Cambridge with the class turning an old grain bin into a house.
It was reported, for the 2nd year in a row, Mr. Stewart from Blackhawk College is teaching Biology 101 on our campus for interested juniors and seniors.
Mr. Kazubowski commended Wethersfield junior Lauren Bryan for the excellent job she is doing in writing Star Courier articles about the happenings around Wethersfield.
NEW BUSINESS
Tentative Calendar for the 2018-2019 School Year
A summary of the tentative 2018-2019 School Calendar was presented and questions were answered. It was communicated the tentative calendar was developed in conjunction with the WEA at a planning meeting that took place on January 16. Mr. Kazubowski also reported we worked with area schools in an effort to line up beginning of the year in-service dates in order to host a joint staff development venture along with lining up Spring Break with other area schools in our distance learning and home construction consortium. It was reported the calendar would officially be adopted at the March board meeting.
Approve Board Policy 7-710
A motion was made by Ryan and seconded by Schiltz to approve board policy 7-710 along with a district sexual abuse information brochure as presented. On a roll call vote the following members voted “Yes:” Baker, Brody, Reeves, Ryan, Schiltz, and Bryan. The motion carried 6-0.
Principal’s Report
The principal’s reports were shared and questions were answered.
Other New Business
Sectional Speech Qualifier Erin Henkel was congratulated. It was noted that Erin placed 2nd in two events at last week’s IHSA Regional competition and as a result advanced to the IHSA Sectional in both events for a chance to advance to State.
Comments from Visitors
There were no comments from visitors.
CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Brody and seconded by Baker to enter into Executive Session at 5:32pm for the purpose of Employment and Evaluation of Personnel, Student Discipline, and Individual Student Matter. On a roll call vote the following members voted “Yes:” Baker, Brody, Reeves, Ryan, Schiltz, and Bryan. The motion carried 6-0.
OPEN SESSION
A motion was made by Baker and seconded by Brody to return to Open Session at 5:51pm. On a roll call vote the following members voted “Yes:” Baker, Brody, Reeves, Ryan, Schiltz, and Bryan. The motion carried 6-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PATT Family Fun Night: Saturday, February 10, 2018 4:00pm-7:00pm
Mid-Winter Dance at The Elks: Saturday, February 10, 2018 8:00pm-11:00pm
11:15 Dismissal for Staff Training: Monday, February 12, 2018
NO SCHOOL: President’s Day; Monday, February 19, 2018
LTC Scholastic Bowl hosted by BHC: Saturday, February 24, 2018
Grade 5-12 Band/Chorus Spaghetti Dinner/Concert in HS Gym: Friday, March 2, 2018 5:00pm-7:00pm
WAF Music Trivia Night at The Dunes; Saturday, March 3, 2018 6:00pm
3rd 9 Week Grading Period Ends: Friday, March 9, 2018
Next Board Meeting – March 8, 2018
ADJOURN
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