New Berlin Community Unit School District 16 Board met March 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Vice President Gordon opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Vice President Gordon called the Regular Board Meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with Members Burns, Crews, Creviston, Williams and Wilson present. President Alexander was absent from the meeting.
Vice President Gordon opened the floor for public/scheduled comments. The fifth grade teachers gave a presentation on the PBIS reward field trip scheduled for the end of the year.
Vice President Gordon asked for any adjustments to the agenda. None were requested.
Reports:
Elementary Principal highlighted the interest received in parents attending the upcoming parent night. She also highlighted the early kindergarten registration taking place this week.
Junior High Principal highlighted the high school basketball team’s back to back Regional Championships, as well as the success of the third quarter reward party.
High School Principal highlighted the Lincoln Land Community College presentation to Junior class students, scheduled for this week. She also reported that registration for classes is underway as well upcoming testing for PSAT and SAT’s.
Superintendent gave his monthly report on the following items:
1. Scheduled Audience Participation
2. Board Email Addresses
3. First Reading of Policy Updates/Revisions/Rewrites/Renumbered for 2:260, 4:40, 5:20, and 5:170.
4. Second Reading of Policy Revisions 8:20
5. National Academic Quiz Championship Tournament Trip Request
6. Elementary Trip Request
7. IHSA Renewal
8. JH Curriculum Guide (18-19)
9. JH Curriculum (ELA and Math)
10. 2018-2019 School Fees (Book, Lunch, Breakfast, Etc.)
11. Employment of Personnel as presented and recommended, pending proper certifications and/or requirements
12. Resignations
Superintendent advised the board that more time is needed to finalize the Junior High ELA/Math curriculum agreement. Security upgrades were highlighted as well as the plans for a district app that will link with the district website.
A motion was made by Member Burns and seconded by Member Williams to approve the consent agenda as presented and recommended by the Superintendent. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote, 6-0.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
A motion was made by Member Creviston and seconded by Member Burns to approve the National Academic Quiz Tournament (National Championship Tournament 2018 Trip) permission to grant overnight trip pending generated funds, as presented and recommended by the Superintendent. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote, 6-0.
A motion was made by Member Crews and seconded by Member Williams to approve the Elementary Trip, as presented and recommended by the Superintendent. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote, 6-0.
A motion was made by Member Williams and seconded by Member Creviston to approve the IHSA Renewal, as presented and recommended by the Superintendent. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote, 6-0.
A motion was made by Member Wilson and seconded by Member Burns to approve the Junior High School Curriculum Guide (18-19) as presented and recommended by the Superintendent. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote, 6-0.
The Junior High ELA and Math curriculum one year agreement with Houghton, Mifflin Hatrcourt was tabled per the recommendation of the Superintendent.
A motion was made by Member Williams and seconded by Member Creviston to approve the 2018-2019 fees, as presented and recommended by the Superintendent. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote, 6-0.
A motion was made by Member Burns and seconded by Member Williams to approve the second reading of policy updates/revisions/rewrites/renumbered for 8:20, as presented and recommended by the Superintendent. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote, 6-0.
First reading of policy updates/revisions/rewrites/renumbered for 2:260, 4:40, 5:20, and 5:170 were presented and recommended by the Superintendent. No action was needed as this was the first reading of the policies.
A motion was made at 7:14p.m. by Member Wilson and seconded by Member Williams to enter into Executive session for the purpose of discussing appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District. The motion passed on a roll call vote, 6-0, with Member Burns voting Present.
A motion as made at 8:22p.m. by Member Wilson and seconded by Member Creviston to return to open session. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote, 6-0.
A motion was made by Member Wilson and seconded by Member Burns to approve the personnel consent agenda, as presented and recommended by the Superintendent, pending proper certifications and/or requirements. (Julie Wortman, Lindsay Johnson, Marissa Guiffre-teachers for 18-19 yr). The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote, 6-0.
A motion was made by Member Burns and seconded by Member Wilson to approve the destroying of Executive session tape(s) of August 2016 and prior, as presented and recommended by the Superintendent. The motion passed on a roll call vote, 5-1, with Member Williams voting no.
A motion was made by Member Wilson and seconded by Member Creviston at 8:24p.m. to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote, 6-0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
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