East Moline School District 37 Board of Education met December 10.
Here is the minutes as provided by the board:
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Vice President, Janet Neff at 6:31 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Present: Anderson, Neff, Green, Hughes
Absent: Killam, Westbrook-Carpenter, VanSpeybroeck
Administration: Kristin Humphries, Superintendent
Staff: 6 Media: 0 Visitors: 3
III. Communications - None
IV. Public Comment - None
At this time, the Vice President of the Board of Education recognized visitors and asked if any citizen of the community is interested in speaking to members of the Board of Education. Time allowed will generally be limited to three minutes for each individual, unless waived by the President. All individuals who wish to address the Board of Education must sign up in advance. The President may limit the opportunity to address the Board in cases where a person has previously addressed the Board on the same or related subject. Issues brought to the Board prior to being channeled through the proper chain of command will be referred back to the appropriate level.
V. FOIA Requests
One FOIA request was received from a parent requesting information regarding an employee's license qualifications.
VI. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Minutes
It was recommended that the minutes from the November 26, 2018 regular board meeting be approved.
2. Approval of Treasurer's Report
It was recommended that the Treasurer’s Report for November 2018 be approved subject to audit.
3. Approval of Accounts Payable
It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the payment of bills listed, received during the month of November 2018, to be paid during the month of December 2018. Quick pays are not listed due to the quick turn-around from the November 26, 2018 Board meeting.
Education 241,242.32
Building 54,983.85
Transportation 4,360.77
Tort Immunity 34,545.00
Insurance 1,541.67
TOTAL: 336,673.61
4. Approval of Destruction of Audio Tapes from Executive Session
It was recommended the Board of Education approve destruction of audio tapes from the Executive Session on February 27, 2017.
5. Approval of Personnel Change
a. Personnel– Classified – Resignation
Stephanie Williams has submitted a letter of resignation from her positions as a bus monitor and as a cafeteria aide at Glenview Middle School. Ms. Williams’ resignation is effective December 14, 2018.
b. Personnel– Classified – Employment
Kevin VanSpeybroeck has been employed as a Special Education aide at Ridgewood Elementary, effective January 10, 2019.
Mike Welch has been employed as Girls’ Basketball Coach at Glenview Middle School, effective December 4, 2018.
c. Personnel - Classified - Leave of Absence
May Turner has requested an extension of her unpaid leave of absence from her responsibilities as an administrative assistant at the Administration Building, from November 30, 2018 through January 3, 2019.
6. Other Financial Reports
Enclosed with the Agenda Information was the November 2018 Activity Fund Report, the Budget Summary Expense Report, & the Budget Summary Revenue Report for November 2018.
Motion by Green, seconded by Anderson to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Ayes: Anderson, Green, Hughes, Neff
Nays: None
Absent: Killam, Westbrook-Carpenter, VanSpeybroeck
Motion passed by roll call vote.
VII. Committee Reports
1. BHASED Governing Board - None
2. United Education Foundation - None
3. Wellness Committee - None
4. Board Delegate to AFSCME - None
VIII. Informational Items - None
IX. Central Office Report
1. Superintendent Report
a. 1:1 District Technology Committee Update
Dr. Humphries presented a PowerPoint about the vision for 1:1 and the goals the District Technology Committee has put in place for EMSD. The Instructional Model of SAMR (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification and Redefinition) was explained. SAMR is a continuum of how our district will evolve with the use of technology. The committee has made the decision to move to a Google Environment. Every teacher will have a Chromebook this year and the district will offer a continuum of training for all teachers. Students in grades 3-8 will have their own devices. K-2 students will have classroom sets. Yet to be determined is when the students will receive their devices, final support from the 1:1 committee, consensus of the District Leadership Team and approval from the Board.
X. Unfinished Business - None
XI. New Business
1. First reading of Board Policies: 2:105, 2:170; 4:20, 4:40, 4:80, 4:140, 6:10, 6:30, 6:60, 6:190, 6:230, 6:240, 6:250, 7:50, 8:25, 5:20-E
These policies will be adopted after the second reading at the January 28, 2019 Board meeting.
At this time, Mrs. Neff called for a closed session and read the reasons below. She stated there would be no action following closed session.
Motion Anderson, seconded by Hughes to adjourn to closed session.
Ayes: Anderson, Green, Hughes, Neff
Nays: None
Absent: Killam, Westbrook-Carpenter, VanSpeybroeck
Motion passed by roll call vote.
Time: 6:54 p.m.
XII. Executive Session
In accordance with Chapter 5, Act 120, Section 2, of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, an Executive Session will be held to discuss:
Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meetings. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11).
Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).
The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body to determine its validity. However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with this Act 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
XIII. Return to Open Session
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Green to adjourn to open session.
Ayes: Anderson, Green, Hughes, Neff
Nays: None
Absent: Killam, Westbrook-Carpenter, VanSpeybroeck
Motion passed by voice vote.
Time: 7:07 p.m.
XIV. Adjournment
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Hughes to adjourn.
Ayes: Anderson, Green, Hughes, Neff
Nays: None
Absent: Killam, Westbrook-Carpenter, VanSpeybroeck
Motion passed by voice vote.
Time: 7:07 p.m.
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