AGENDA BOARD OF EDUCATION KANELAND COMMUNITY UNIT

AGENDA
BOARD OF EDUCATION
KANELAND COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 302
MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2015 – 7:00 pm
Kaneland Harter Middle School
1601 Esker Drive, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
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Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Establishment of Quorum
Consideration of moving Consent Agenda Items to New Business
Approval of Agenda
Board/Superintendent Salutes
Public Comments
Consent Agenda
Action Items
1. Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll – August 2015
2. Approval of Treasurer’s Report – July 2015
3. Approval of Minutes of the July 27, 2015 Special Meeting
4. Approval of Resignations and Employment of Staff
5. Approval of Motion not to Release Executive Session Minutes from January through
June, 2015
6. Approval of Policies from PRESS – 2nd Reading and Approval
7. Approval of Band Equipment Bid
Informational Items
8. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests – Report
9. Notification of Field Trip
10. Budget Update Report
New Business
1. Strategic Plan Update
2. Approval of Donation
3. Approval of Financial Advisor Selection Sub-Committee
4. Approval of Advertising Policy – 1st Reading
5. Update on Trademarking Knight Logo
6. Fitness Equipment Bid Update
Superintendent/Board Report
Topics for Future Agendas
Public Comments
Executive Session
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1. 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).
2. Student disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9).
3. 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 or
against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
4. 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 meeting. 5 ILCS
120/2(c)(11).
O. Possible Action as a result of Executive Session (Yes/No)
P. Adjournment
Individuals with disabilities should notify the Superintendent at 630/365-5111, Ext. 109 if they have a disability
which will require special assistance or services and, if so, what services are required.
This notification should occur as far as possible before the school-sponsored function, program or meeting.
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KANELAND COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 302
Kaneland Harter Middle School – 1601 Esker Drive
Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2015
MINUTES
Call to Order
The Board of Education of Kaneland Community Unit School District No. 302 met in Regular
Session at Kaneland Harter Middle School, 1601 Esker Drive, Sugar Grove, IL 60554, on Monday,
July 27, 2015 at 7:02 pm.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
President Teresa Witt and members Veronica Bruhl, Ryan Kerry, Cheryl Krauspe, Peter Lopatin,
Gale Pavlak and Pedro Rivas were present.
Establishment of Quorum
A quorum was established.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Pavlak, seconded by Bruhl, that the agenda be approved as amended.
Upon call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Bruhl, Kerry, Krauspe, Lopatin,
Pavlak, Rivas and Witt. Aye - 7; Nay - 0. The motion was carried.
Board/Superintendent Salutes
There were no Board/Superintendent Salutes.
Public Comments
Mr. Joel Redman of Sugar Grove, President of the Kaneland Sports Boosters, asked that the
Board review and render a decision relating to Board Policy 8:25 (Advertising and Distributing
Materials in Schools provided by Non-School Related Entities) in relation to Agenda Item I-6
(Update on advertising on Kaneland High School Scoreboards). His concerns relate to the
Kaneland Knights Sports Boosters purchasing an inside scorer’s table that would be utilized for
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basketball, volleyball, wrestling and any other inside sport utilizing the gymnasium, and the hope
of being permitted to keep the revenue generated from advertising, or gifting a portion of the
revenue to the district to complete the purchase of the additional advertising board on the
outdoor football field scoreboard. The Board of Education would have the final approval of any
advertising. He also inquired about forming a committee with other clubs/boosters in the high
school to complete the purchase of the additional board and share proportionally in the revenue
generated.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Lopatin, seconded by Bruhl, to approve the consent agenda items including:
Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll – July 2015
Approval of Treasurer’s Report – June 2015
Approval of Minutes from the June 22, 2015 Regular Meeting
Amended Approval of Resignations and Employment of Staff
Approval of Destruction of audio recordings of November and December, 2013
Approval/Discussion of Articles of Joint Agreement for the Mid-Valley Special
Education Cooperative
7. Approval of NIA (Northwestern Illinois Association) Election Ballot
8. Approval of Post-Issuance Bond Compliance Report
9. Approval of June 2015 Accounts Payable Correction
10. Approval of 2015-2016 Calendar Change
11. Approval of Contract for Interim Director of Transportation
12. Freedom of Information Act Requests – Report
13. Employee/Position Report
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Upon call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Kerry, Krauspe, Lopatin, Pavlak,
Rivas, Witt and Bruhl. Aye - 7; Nay - 0. The motion was carried.
H-1: Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll – July 2015
that Julie-Ann Fuchs, School Treasurer, be authorized to issue Accounts Payable checks in
payment of the accounts due the vendors of Kaneland Community Unit School District No. 302
through July 31, 2015. The accounts were duly listed and presented to the Board of Education in
Regular Session. An itemized listing of these bills may be found in the Accounts Payable
Ledger. Amounts expended for July 2015 are herein listed:
Education Fund, $2,143,595.17; Two Million, One Hundred Forty-three Thousand, Five
Hundred Ninety-five and 17/100 (Dollars)
O & M Fund, $394,695.08; Three Hundred Ninety-four Thousand, Six Hundred Ninetyfive and 08/100 (Dollars)
Debt Services, $22,402.50; Twenty-two Thousand, Four Hundred Two and 50/100
(Dollars)
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Debt Services, $64,112.50; Sixty-four Thousand, One Hundred Twelve and 50/100
(Dollars)
Debt Services, $2,123,532.50; Two Million, One Hundred Twenty-three Thousand, Five
Hundred Thirty-two and 50/100 (Dollars)
Transportation Fund, $314,332.11; Three Hundred Fourteen Thousand, Three Hundred
Thirty-two and 11/100 (Dollars)
IMRF, $45,121.09; Forty-five Thousand, One Hundred Twenty-one and 09/100 (Dollars)
FICA/Medicare, $61,909.71; Sixty-one Thousand, Nine Hundred Nine and 71/100
(Dollars)
Capital Projects, $30,947.43; Thirty Thousand, Nine Hundred Forty-seven and 43/100
(Dollars)
FVCC Education Fund, $70,852.69; Seventy Thousand, Eight Hundred Fifty-two and
69/100 (Dollars)
FVCC Child Care, $3,439.34; Three Thousand, Four Hundred Thirty-nine and 34/100
(Dollars).
Payroll
that Julie-Ann Fuchs, School Treasurer, be authorized to issue payroll checks in payment of the
Regular P/R #01 and 02, July 15 and 31, 2015 payrolls for employees of Kaneland Community
Unit School District #302. Amounts expended for July 2015 are herein listed:
Education, $1,579,401.30; One Million, Five Hundred Seventy-nine Thousand, Four
Hundred One and 30/100 (Dollars)
O & M Fund, $43,653.84; Forty-three Thousand, Six Hundred Fifty-three and 84/100
(Dollars)
Transportation Fund, $84,369.05; Eighty-four Thousand, Three Hundred Sixty-nine and
05/100 (Dollars)
Fox Valley Career Center, $54,294.12; Fifty-four Thousand, Two Hundred Ninety-four
and 12/100 (Dollars)
FVCC Child Care, $4,080.15; Four Thousand, Eighty and 15/100 (Dollars).
H-2: Approval of Treasurer’s Report – June 2015
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the treasurer’s report as included in tonight’s
board packet.
H-3. Approval of Minutes from the June 22, 2015 Regular Meeting and the July 1, 2015
Special Meeting
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the minutes of the June 22, 2015 Regular Meeting
and the July 1, 2015 Special Meeting as presented.
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H-4: Approval of Resignations and Employment of Staff
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Susan Austin
as Accounts Payable Administrator in the Kaneland District Office, effective June 30, 2016
for the purpose of retirement.
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Suzan
Blackney as a Special Education Teacher/Case Manager at Kaneland High School,
effective at the end of the 2018-2019 school year for the purpose of retirement.
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Heather
Buelow as a part-time Health Aide at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School,
effective July 20, 2015.
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Kathy Buhrt
as an Early Childhood Teacher at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School, effective
August 17, 2015.
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Rachel Busch
as a Paraprofessional at Kaneland McDole Elementary School, effective July 10, 2015.
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Eric Delaney
as an Assistant Football Coach at Kaneland High School, effective July 23, 2015.
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Rose Marie
Diedesch as a Paraprofessional at Kaneland Harter Middle School, effective July 13, 2015.
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Kristen
Dombek as a Spanish Teacher at Kaneland High School, effective at the end of the 20142015 school year.
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Samantha
Fischer as a Cross Categorical Paraprofessional at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary
School, effective July 6, 2015.
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Marcus
Goedken as an Assistant Football Coach at Kaneland High School, effective July 23, 2015.
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Peter Goff as
Head Softball Coach at Kaneland High School effective July 13, 2015.
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Tom Huels as
a Computer Teacher and Athletic Director at Kaneland Harter Middle School, effective at
the end of the 2018-2019 school year for the purpose of retirement.
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that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Brad
Kerkman as a study hall supervisor at Kaneland High School, effective July 19, 2015.
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Theresa
McCrea as a Paraprofessional at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School, effective July
2, 2015.
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Michelle
(Welsh) McGill as a 4th Grade Teacher at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School,
effective July 8, 2015.
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of James Ogle as
Director of Transportation at Kaneland CUSD No. 302, effective June 30, 2015, for the
purpose of retirement.
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Christopher
Springborn as a security monitor at Kaneland High School, effective July 17, 2015.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Mary Kate Brooks as
a part-time (.4) Physical Education Teacher at Kaneland Harter Middle School for the
2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at a salary to be
determined pending settlement of the KEA contract. Ms. Brooks has been hired to fill
staffing shifts between the art and physical education departments at Harter Middle
School.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Sara Chumbley as
LRC Secretary at Kaneland McDole Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year,
with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an hourly rate of $11.27. Ms. Chumbley
replaces retiree, Carol Goff.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Joseph Conroy as the
Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016 school year,
with a stipend amount of $6,810.00. Mr. Conroy replaces Brian Johnson.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the re-assignment of Amanda Dekker
from a part-time (0.6) to a full-time (1.0) Science Teacher at Kaneland High School for
the 2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at a salary to be
determined pending settlement of the KEA contract.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Natalie Dunnegan as a
part-time time (.5) Kindergarten Teacher at Kaneland McDole Elementary School for the
2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 17,2015 and at a salary to be
determined pending settlement of the KEA contract. This is a new position.
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that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of David Easley as a
Paraprofessional at Kaneland John Shields Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school
year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an hourly rate of $11.79. Mr. Easley
replaces Gina Mitchell who is moving to a different building.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Lucas Engen as a
Spanish/World Language Teacher at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016 school
year, with a start date of August 17 and at a salary to be determined pending settlement of
the KEA contract. Mr. Engen replaces Kristen Dombek.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Kelly Gavin as a
School Psychologist at Kaneland Harter Middle School for the 2015-2016 school year,
with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at a salary to be determined pending settlement of
the KEA contract. Ms. Gavin replaces Megan Filip.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the re-assignment of Robin Gayford from
a part-time (.5) to a full-time (1.0) Kindergarten Teacher at Kaneland John Shields
Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015
and at a salary to be determined pending settlement of the KEA contract. This is a new
position.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the re-employment of Renee Grisch as
CTE Department Chair at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016 school year, with a
start date of August 17, 2015 and at a stipend rate of $4,305.00.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Patricia Griffith as a
part-time (.5) Kindergarten Teacher at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School for the
2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at a salary to be
determined pending settlement of the KEA contract. This is a new position.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Jill Hansen as a parttime (.8) Paraprofessional at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School for the 20152016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an hourly rate of $10.21.
Ms. Hansen replaces Suzanne Pozen.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Alyssa Hasman as a
Paraprofessional at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school
year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an hourly rate of $11.79. Ms. Hasman
replaces Kathy Haidle.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Jane Hoban as a
Paraprofessional at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School for the 2015-2016
school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an hourly rate of $12.76. Ms.
Hoban replaces Samantha Fischer.
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that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Natalie Julian as an
Early Childhood Teacher at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School for the 20152016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at a salary to be determined
pending settlement of the KEA contract. Ms. Julian replaces Kathy Buhrt.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Michael Kuefler as
Head Girls’ Softball Coach at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016 school year, with
a stipend amount of $7,457.00. Mr. Kuefler replaces Peter Goff.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the re-assignment of John Mansour from
a part-time Physical Education Teacher and lunchroom monitor to a full-time (1.0)
physical education teacher at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016 school year, with a
start date of August 17, 2015 and at a salary to be determined pending settlement of the
KEA contract. Mr. Mansour will replace Brian Johnson.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Jennifer Martin as a
1:1 Paraprofessional at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School for the 2015-2016
school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an hourly rate of $12.02. Ms.
Martin is replacing Angela Pipenhagen.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Briana Minogue as a
Special Education Teacher at Kaneland Harter Middle School for the 2015-2016 school
year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an annual to be determined pending
settlement of the KEA contract. Ms. Minogue will replace Nicole Goldman who will be
out the entire school year on a leave of absence.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the re-assignment of Christine Noel from
Lunch Monitor at Kaneland John Shields Elementary School to LRC Secretary at
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year with a start
date of August 17, 2015 and at an hourly rate of $10.21. Ms. Noel replaces Christine
O’Connor.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Jeannie Northrop as
an Early Childhood Program Paraprofessional at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary
School for the 2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an
hourly rate of $11.79. Ms. Northrop replaces Nancy Steers.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Matthew Smith as an
Assistant Football Coach at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016 school year, with a
stipend amount of $5,922.00. Mr. Smith replaces Eric Delaney.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Kari Stabb as a 4th
Grade Teacher at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School for the 2015-2016
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school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an annual to be determined
pending settlement of the KEA contract. Ms. Stabb replaces Michelle McGill.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Mallory Stoffregen as
an Assistant Tennis Coach at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016 school year with a
stipend amount of $3,508.00. Ms. Stoffregen replaces Dominic Bruno.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Michael Thorgesen as
an Assistant Football Coach at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016 school year, with
a stipend amount of $5,704.00. Mr. Thorgesen replaces Marcus Goedken.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Jennifer Wallert as a
Paraprofessional at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school
year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an hourly rate of $12.26. Ms. Wallert
replaces Josh Salisbury who will be transferring back to the high school.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Melissa Williams as a
Paraprofessional at Kaneland John Shields Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school
year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an hourly rate of $11.79. This is a new
paraprofessional position.
H-5: Approval of Destruction of audio recordings of November and December, 2013
that the Kaneland Board of Education hereby approves of the destruction of the audio cassette
tapes of Executive Session Meetings from November and December, 2013. Tapes are required
to be kept by the Board of Education for 18 months after recording dates. The tape designated
for destruction has exceeded the 18-month requirement. Written minutes of the meetings will
remain.
H-6: Approval/Discussion of Articles of Joint Agreement for the Mid-Valley Special
Education Cooperative
Included in tonight’s board packet were Articles of Joint Agreement for the Mid-Valley Special
Education Cooperative with draft changes. There was discussion about the wording of the
changes and questions were answered.
It was recommended that the Board of Education approve and sign the Articles of Joint
Agreement for the Mid-Valley Special Education Cooperative.
H-7: Approval of NIA (Northwestern Illinois Association) Election Ballot
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the casting of votes for District Administrator
(Crystal Swan-Gravatt, Sandwich #430) and School Board Member (Susie Kopacz, District
#300) for the Northwestern Illinois Association Sub-region I Ballot, Executive Board, as
presented.
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H-8: Approval of Post-Issuance Bond Compliance Report
At the June 24, 2013 Board meeting, the Board established post-issuance procedures in an effort
to ensure that the District maintains sufficient records to demonstrate compliance with the
federal tax requirements applicable to each outstanding bond.
According to Section II, part D3 in the post-issuance procedure manual, the compliance officer,
as keeper of all records of the District with respect to each issue of the Tax Advantaged
Obligations is required to report to the Board at least annually that all of the required records are
in the District’s possession or is taking appropriate action to obtain or recover such records.
Included in tonight’s Board packet was the annual report, stating that the above information has
been verified.
It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the post-issuance compliance report as
of July 27, 2015.
H-9: Approval of June, 2015 Accounts Payable Correction
At the June 22, 2015 Board meeting, the Board approved the June, 2015 accounts payable report.
At the end of the month, during reconciliations, the business office realized that there was an
error in the software system. After running an evaluation of the data, the error corrected itself in
the system. All of this was explained in detail in tonight’s board packet.
It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the revised June, 2015 Accounts
Payable report so that the total expended in the Education Fund is $1,599,849.90, and the total
expended in the Operations and Maintenance Fund is $560,420.81.
H-10: Approval of 2015-2016 Calendar Change
To match the district practice when Good Friday lands on the Friday prior to spring break, the
following change to the 2015-2016 School Year Calendar is recommended:
Friday, March 25, 2016 will be changed to a Non-Attendance Day, moving the School
Improvement Day to Monday, April 4, 2016. The last student attendance day will be
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 (instead of May 24, 2016). The number of student attendance days
and dates for senior end-of-year events remain unchanged.
H-11: Approval of Contract for Interim Director of Transportation
Included in tonight’s board packet was the Contract for Services between Kaneland and Mrs.
Blanca Souders for services pursuant to the position of Interim Director of Transportation. It
lists job duties and has a daily compensation rate of $400.00. The agreement will be in effect
from July 10, 2015 until a permanent Director of Transportation is in place, but not later than
September 30, 2015.
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It was recommended that the Board approve the contract as written.
H-12: Freedom of Information Act Requests – Report
Dr. Julie-Ann Fuchs received two FOIA requests since the last Board meeting, as follows:
Received
Responded From
06/16/15
06/22/15
06/19/15
06/22/15
07/15/15
07/21/15
07/15/15
07/20/15
07/18/15
07/22/15
Michael
Overturf
Request
Copy of current contract for
athletic training services
provided to Kaneland High
School
Jerry
Please provide the cost of
Elliott,
the typical health insurance
Sugar
family plan for teachers and
Grove
administrators for the
Township school year 2014-15, as
well as the projected cost
for 2015-16.
Jerry
Please forward the 2015
Elliott,
June ISDLAF report.
Sugar
Secondly, I would request
Grove
proof of collateralization
Township for financial transactions
handled through ISDLAF+
inclusive of sub-companies
within the network. The
last response to this
question mentions a letter
of credit for PMA securities
but nothing of subcompanies nor receivership
of transactions moving
funds from ISDLAF+.
Jerry
Please provide a cop of
Elliott,
Kaneland School District’s
Sugar
contract with Cenergistics
Grove
Environmental Consultants.
Township Also, provide the realized
2014-2015 year ending
savings resulting from this
consulting service.
Trisha
Salary information for ALL
Hundt
Kaneland school district
employees (teachers,
Time
0.5
FOIA
Officer
Dr. Julie-Ann
Fuchs
0.25
Dr. Julie-Ann
Fuchs
0.25
Dr. Julie-Ann
Fuchs
0.25
Dr. Julie Ann
Fuchs
0.5
Dr. Julie-Ann
Fuchs
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administrators, support
personnel, etc.)
No action is necessary from the Board of Education.
H-13: Employee Position Report
Included in tonight’s Board packet was the June 2015 Employee/Position report with a
comparison to December, 2014. The report indicated that the full-time equivalent (FTE) has
changed minimally since the end of December, which indicates a very stable work force.
No action is necessary from the Board of Education.
NEW BUSINESS
I-1: Approval of the 2015-2016 Tentative Budget for Kaneland CUSD #302
Section 5/17-1 of the Illinois School Code requires boards of education to adopt an annual
budget within the first quarter of each fiscal year. It must be prepared in tentative form and
placed on file for public inspection for at least 30 days prior to adoption. At least one public
hearing on the budget must also be held, inviting public comment on the school district’s budget.
In compliance with the statute, a Tentative Budget was presented in the Board packet (Exhibit I1) to the Board of Education of Kaneland CUSD #302 for its review and adoption.
The following timetable is suggested for final adoption of the district’s budget:
July 27, 2015
Adoption of Tentative Budget and filing for public inspection
September 14, 2015
Public Hearing and Adoption of District #302 Budget 2014-2015.
Documents in the binder included a Tentative Budget Summary, A Revenue Summary by Fund,
Fund Type and Source, Expenditure Summaries by Fund, Fund Type, General Function and
General Object, Revenue and Expenditure Details, Long-Term Debt Schedules, and associated
exhibits, graphs and charts.
In summary, Dr. Julie-Ann Fuchs is pleased to present to the Board of Education a balanced
operating budget for the 2015-2016 school year. The administration and staff are very
appreciative of the support that the Board has provided throughout this past year as we have gone
through the budget planning process. While it has been a great challenge to align limited
resources with our goals, we continue to make great strides toward our district mission: “The
mission of Kaneland Community Unit School District #302 is to graduate all students college,
career, and community ready.”
Motion by Lopatin, seconded by Krauspe that the Board of Education approve the 2015-2016
Tentative Budget for Kaneland Community Unit School District #302 as presented.
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Upon call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Krauspe, Lopatin, Pavlak, Rivas, Witt,
Bruhl and Kerry. Aye - 7; Nay - 0. The motion was carried.
I-2: Approval of the 2015-2016 Tentative Budget for Fox Valley Career Center
A 2015-2016 tentative budget for the Fox Valley Career Center was included in the Board packet
as Exhibit/Agenda Item I-2. As the administrative agent for FVCC, the Kaneland Board of
Education is required to adopt the tentative budget and final budget for FVCC each year, which
follows a similar timeline and process as the Kaneland budget process. The FVCC has its own
Board, comprised of superintendents from member districts that approve the revenues and
expenditures contained within the budget each year.
The budget takes into consideration registration enrollment information, staffing patterns,
supplies, technology and equipment needs, and building operations and maintenance costs. It
also includes anticipated state/federal grants and formula reimbursement funds for all approved
career-technical programs.
Included in tonight’s Board packet, was a tentative FY16 budget that allows the Board to
compare line items with the FY15 budget using a program-by-program format. Also included is
the standard tentative budget printed from the Kaneland software system (SDS) for your review.
The revenues for the FVCC budget are generated primarily from tuition reimbursement.
Additionally, FVCC receives state and federal grants through the Valley Education for
Employment System (VALEES). Included in the revenue is $274,000 of CTEI Grant money
which is approximately $11,000 more than last year’s amount. This number reflects the growing
enrollment at FVCC, even as the amount per pupil from the State has declined slightly. As
always, it is uncertain how much FVCC will actually receive from the State next year.
Based on the preliminary enrollments, the FVCC FY16 schedule was developed to include
horticulture, electrician, and computer game programming and design. Subsequently, some
member high schools have reduced their overall student numbers. Therefore, FVCC will run two
classes with smaller numbers than anticipated. To help offset the financial impact of these lower
numbers, FVCC purchased some replacement equipment and supplies for FY16 with FY15
surplus prior to issuing refunds. This allowed them to make reductions in the equipment and
supply lines for the FY16 budget. Additionally, they have reached out to D300 which has
promised to send them seven fire science students from Hampshire High School for the
upcoming school year. D300 will pay tuition plus ten (10%) percent for each of these students
which will also result in additional revenue.
On the expenditure side, the expenditure figures represent 3.6% increase from the FY15 budget.
The tentative budget includes a 3.1% salary increase for the teachers and support staff. Kaneland
is still negotiating with its association and this number might have to be adjusted as contract talks
are finalized.
The FY16 FVCC tentative budget is balanced with revenues exceeding expenditures by
$4,855.00.
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Motion by Bruhl, seconded by Krauspe that the Board of Education approve the 2015-2016
Tentative Budget for the Fox Valley Career Center as presented.
Upon call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Lopatin, Pavlak, Rivas, Witt, Bruhl,
Kerry and Krauspe. Aye - 7; Nay - 0. The motion was carried.
I-3: Approval of Strategic Planning Process
The Strategic Plan is the primary driver in setting the direction for a school district. At this time,
we have the opportunity to develop such a plan and set the course for Kaneland Community Unit
District #302. This process is a collective effort of a district team taking into consideration both
short term and long term goals based on the District Mission and Vision. Discussion on this
topic should start with determining the goal for completion and implementation of the Strategic
Plan.
As recommended by the presenter in the Board Workshop on July 1, 2015, the District may
benefit from having an outside facilitator to lead the strategic planning process. By using an
outside facilitator, district administrators, as well as staff, will be encouraged to be active
participants in the process. Additionally, Dr. Leden will participate in the process and be better
able to hear, first-hand, the issues and topics that are important to the stakeholders.
In an effort to select the most qualified and economical facilitator, the Board should consider
using a RFP process to seek these vendor services. The above goal would be included in the
Request for Proposal (RFP), along with other criteria. Vendor finalists as determined by the
administration will present their Strategic Planning Process to the Board of Education for the
Board to select the vendor of their choice. This will entail a 4-1/2 year Strategic Plan with a goal
of the completion date being December, 2015 at a cost from approximately $8,000.00$22,000.00. Given the importance of this topic, please see the following recommendation.
Motion by Kerry, seconded by Lopatin that the Board directs the administration to develop the
Request for Proposal (RFP) to seek vendor services to facilitate the Strategic Planning Process.
Upon call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Pavlak, Rivas, Witt, Bruhl, Kerry,
Krauspe and Lopatin. Aye - 7 Nay - 0. The motion was carried.
I-4:
Approval of Policies from PRESS – First Reading
The Board of Education belongs to a policy service through the Illinois Association of School
Boards. The Policy Reference Education Subscription Service (PRESS) provides guidance to
local boards on suggested policy changes. The policy recommendations are based on changes in
law or school code and recommendations from the Illinois Association of School Boards.
PRESS insured that all policies in the manual are reviewed at least once in a five year cycle to
keep policies aligned with good governance principles and to keep the footnotes and legal
references current.
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It was noted that Dr. Leden will become a trained FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) officer
for the district. As of August 10, 2015 that training has been completed.
With reference to Policy 5:330 (Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves), Casimir Pulaski
Day will be removed and Presidents’ Day will be substituted for Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday.
Motion by Lopatin, seconded by Pavlak that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the
recommended policy changes on first reading:
2:250
3:40
3:50
3:60
4:45
5:40
5:120
5:180
5:270
5:290
5:330
6:15
6:40
Access to District Public Records,
Superintendent,
Administrative Personnel Other than the Superintendent,
Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal,
Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery,
Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease,
Ethics and Conduct,
Temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity,
Employment-At-Will, Compensation, and Assignment
Employment Termination and Suspensions
Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves,
School Accountability,
Curriculum Development
Upon call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Rivas, Witt, Bruhl, Kerry, Krauspe,
Lopatin and Pavlak. Aye - 7; Nay - 0. The motion was carried.
I-5: Approval of RFP (Request for Proposal) and Timeline for Financial Advisor
At the April 13, 2015 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved the FAC
recommendations regarding the options related to the refunding of the 2008 bonds. One of the
recommendations included conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to select a new
financial advisor to ensure that the District receives the best value for this service. The FAC
clarified that the RFP would seek a financial advisor that is limited to this bond sale only. Dr.
Julie-Ann Fuchs noted that PMA has been used in the past for bond sales and has done a very
good job.
The proposed timeline of Activities:
July 27, 2015
Board review/discussion of RFP packets
August 7, 2015
RFP packets available
August 28, 2015
Qualifications due
Sept. 7-11, 2015
Screening of qualifications
Sept. 14, 2015
Selection of finalists to be interviewed – Board action
Week of Sept. 21
Interviews
Sept. 28, 2015
Board approval of contract
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On the timeline, the first activity is for the Board to review and discuss the contents of the RFP
packet which was included in tonight’s packet. Note that the RFP includes a timeline, as well as
the specs for what will be needed from each firm. Although lower cost is important, with an
RFP process, we don’t have to take the lowest bid. Dr. Julie-Ann Fuchs will work with the FAC
to get two or three bids for presentation. The Board had an opportunity to ask questions and
provided feedback with regard to the RFP document as well as the timeline of activities. Dr.
Julie-Ann Fuchs asked who, on the board, would be willing to serve. Mrs. Cheryl Krauspe and
Mrs. Gale Pavlak volunteered. The process will begin in September.
Motion by Bruhl, seconded by Kerry that the Board of Education directs the administration to
conduct a Request for Proposal process to select a financial advisor to assist with the refunding
of the 2008 bonds.
Upon call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Witt, Bruhl, Kerry, Krauspe, Lopatin,
Pavlak and Rivas. Aye - 7; Nay - 0. The motion was carried.
I-6: Update on advertising on Kaneland High School Scoreboards
The new Kaneland High School Scoreboard is on schedule to be installed for this fall. When the
Board approved the purchase of the scoreboard, it included three spaces for potential advertising.
Background on Advertising: Board policy 8.25 (Advertising and Distributing Materials in
Schools provided by Non-School Related Entitles) allows for advertising on scoreboards;
however, the district has not had an opportunity to apply this policy to date. With the purchase
and installation of the new scoreboard, the administration believes that it would be helpful to
have a Board conversation to help ensure understanding prior to any advertisements being sold
and displayed. Additionally, the KHS Sports Booster organization may like to participate in the
selling of ads. However, the current Board policy does not address where this new source of
revenue from the sale of advertisements would be placed (District or Boosters).
Issues/Questions for the Board to consider:
1. Does the Board philosophically believe that advertising on scoreboards is appropriate?
Yes, but controlled and monitored. Responsibility to present advertising to the Board of
Education and the Superintendent would fall to Mr. Peter Goff, Athletic Director, and
Mr. Mike Rice, Activities Director, at Kaneland High School.
2. If yes, where should the revenue for advertising reside? For example, if the Sports
Boosters sell the advertisement, may they keep the revenue associated with the ad; or,
should the revenue be shared with the District? And, if it is shared, at what percent?
Board Policy 8.90 (Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs) provides that, “… money
given to a school cannot be earmarked for any particular expense. Booster clubs may
make recommendations, but cash or other valuable consideration must be given to the
District to use as its discretion.”
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It was stated that another booster club has approached the Board about raising revenue.
This should always be done with an eye toward inclusiveness. Three board members
expressed an interest in seeing data relative to advertising and examples of advertising,
along with a time table with regard to policy and procedures. Policy 8:25 does not
address revenue.
3. If yes, if the Sports Boosters were to purchase a scorer’s table for the KHS East Gum,
would they be allowed to sell advertising and collect the revenue associated with the
sale? Many questions came up on this subject:
a. In theory, is it ok to share the revenue?
b. How long will this sharing take place? Is there a time frame or a payment plan?
c. What is the percentage of the sharing piece?
d. Can we ensure that the process is inclusive?
4. If yes, does the Board have a range in mind for how much they would like to sell the
advertisement? This question was not answered.
Any advertisement would need to comply with all guidance listed in the current policy. The
Board does not need to make a decision regarding this topic at tonight’s meeting. However, it
would be very helpful if the Board could provide the administration with direction and what
information would be needed to make a decision.
This matter was tabled; no action was taken by the Board.
I-7: Approval of Board Agreement
As a follow-up to the Board Workshop on July 1, 2015 conducted by the Illinois Association of
School Boards, an updated Board Agreement was included in tonight’s packet. Board members
should review the agreement to ensure that all information is accurately reflected in the
document. Once it is officially approved, the document will be posted on the Kaneland website
for the Board members and community to access as needed.
Motion by Bruhl, seconded by Lopatin that the Board of Education approve the updated Board
Agreement as developed at the July 1, 2015 Board Workshop and directs the administration to
post the document on the Kaneland website.
Upon call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Kerry, Krauspe, Lopatin, Pavlak,
Rivas, Witt and Bruhl. Aye - 7; Nay - 0. The motion was carried.
I-8: Approval of Additional Architect of Record
At the January 26, 2015 Board meeting, the Board reviewed the Request for Qualifications and
timeline related to adding an additional architect of record to the district. Currently, we have two
architects, but recently have only used one of them. The advertisement and Request for Proposal
for Architectural Services became available on February 2, 2015. The administration held a non-
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mandatory pre-submittal meeting on February 17, 2015 with potential vendors, with proposals
due on February 27, 2015.
At the April 13, 2015 Board meeting, after Mr. Mark Payton, two members of the FPC and Dr.
Julie-Ann Fuchs reviewed twelve proposals from architectural firms that submitted a proposal as
a response to the district’s RFQ, the Board approved four architectural firms be invited in for an
interview: DLR group, Larson & Darby Group, Wight & Company, and Wold Architects and
Engineers.
Interviews took place on Monday, July 20, 2015 with an interview team consisting of Dr. Leden,
Dr. Fuchs, Dr. Bruhl, Mrs. Pavlak, Mr. Payton, and Mr. Paul Ross, a member of the FPC. The
interviews went well, as each of the above firms provides excellent service. Given the quality of
firms, the decision was very difficult.
After checking references, the team agreed and believes that Wight & Company, located in
Darien, IL will be able to serve the district well by offering a wealth of knowledge and resources
as needed. Some of their recent projects include work in high-achieving districts, such as
Naperville C.U.S.D. #203 and New Trier. Dr. Julie-Ann Fuchs brought a copy of the Wight &
Company’s proposal (binder) to tonight’s meeting for board members to review.
Motion by Pavlak, seconded by Bruhl that the Board of Education directs the administration to
contract with Wight & Company to serve as an additional architect of record for Kaneland
C.U.S.D. #302.
Upon call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Krauspe, Lopatin, Pavlak, Rivas, Witt,
Bruhl and Kerry. Aye - 7; Nay - 0. The motion was carried.
Superintendent/Board Report
1. The annual Triple I Conference for Board Members, the Superintendent and Associate
Superintendent is in Chicago on November 20-22, 2015. Please let Dr. Leden or Beth
Sterkel know if you plan to attend.
2. The first CAC (Citizens Advisory Committee) meeting is currently scheduled for Thursday,
September 24, 2015. The August 20, 2015 has been canceled due to the “Meet the Knights
Under the Lights” event at the high school on the same evening.
3. We have transitioned from Konnect to the new Tyler student information system software.
There was an update today from Ms. Yocelin Zavala in the Tech Department. There will be
staff training on August 17 and 18, and Tech Coaches in each building will be available for
help. Our Tech Department is working on videos and an email link for Tyler. The Tyler
Parent Portal can be accessed by August 14.
4. All Board Members are invited to our Opening Day of School and the annual district
breakfast on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 7:00 am in the high school cafeteria. Please let Dr.
Leden or Beth Sterkel know if you plan to attend.
5. All Board Members are also invited to the “Meet the Knights Under the Lights” event on
Thursday, August 20, 2015 at the Kaneland High School football stadium.
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6. The Kaneland Foundation Committee met on July 15. They are planning the golf outing
(September 17, 2015 at Bliss Creek Golf Course in Sugar Grove) and information is now out
in our communities. Please encourage attendance/participation.
7. Mr. Dan Clark of Cenergistic resigned. The position has been advertised; to date, there are
no new candidates. Candidates want full-time employment; the Kaneland position is parttime. Mr. Mark Payton and Dr. Julie-Ann Fuchs are working with Cenergistic on a
replacement. There is the possibility of sharing an employee who will split his time between
Kaneland and Belvidere School Districts. This gentleman has a degree from NIU and
Cenergistic has trained him. To date, we do not have data reports due to the position being
empty but it is still on schedule for a 1-year review in October.
8. President Teresa Witt reminded Board Members that KEA negotiations will continue on July
30, 31 and August 3, 5 and 10 from 5:00-9:00 pm at Kaneland Harter Middle School.
Topics for Future Agendas
1. No – District School Buses: An update on needs. Dr. Fuchs would like to hold off until after
school starts. The customary update comes in the spring.
2. Yes – Kaneland logo: A new logo has been presented but it is not intended to make it the
sole Kaneland logo. It appears that a community member is pushing it as the sole logo.
Should we look to trademark this new logo? Revenue could be generated from a
trademarked logo.
3. Yes – Fund Balance: Options going forward. What are pertinent policies regarding fund
balance? There was the suggestion to have a discussion at a Committee as a Whole (open)
meeting. Dr. Julie-Ann Fuchs thinks the fund balance was affirmed; she will check into state
obligations. What are one-time expenditures that we can use fund balance on? What are
potential uses of the fund balance? Align those expenditures with the Strategic Plan. There
was a suggestion of a joint session with the Board of Education and the FAC.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Pedro Rivas left the meeting at 9:05 pm.
Executive Session
Motion by Bruhl, seconded by Lopatin that the Kaneland Board of Education adjourn to
Executive Session at 9:18 pm to discuss:
1. 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).
2. Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed (January through June, 2015)
under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the
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minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. 5 ILCS
120/2(c)(21).
3. The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters
relating to individual students. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10).
Upon call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Bruhl, Kerry, Krauspe, Lopatin, Pavlak
and Witt. Pedro Rivas was absent. Aye - 6; Nay - 0. The motion was carried.
The Board of Education of Kaneland Community Unit School District #302 reconvened in
Regular Session at 10:36 pm on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Kaneland Harter Middle School in
Sugar Grove, IL. President Teresa Witt and members Veronica Bruhl, Ryan Kerry, Cheryl
Krauspe, Peter Lopatin and Gale Pavlak were present; Pedro Rivas was absent.
Possible Action(s) as a Result of Executive Session
No action was taken as a result of this Executive Session.
Adjournment
Motion by Bruhl, seconded by Kerry, that the meeting be adjourned at 10:37 p.m.
Upon voice vote, the motion passed. Aye - 6; Nay - 0.
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President, Kaneland #302
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Secretary, Kaneland #302
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KANELAND COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #302
Office of the Superintendent
47W326 Keslinger Road
Maple Park, Illinois 60151
Phone: (630) 365-5111
Fax: (630)365-9428
31 August 2015
TO:
FROM:
RE:
Members of the Board of Education
Dr. Todd Leden
Approval of Resignations and Employment of Staff
I have received resignations. The following motions need to be approved on Monday evening:
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of
Richard Banik, a Paraprofessional at Kaneland Harter Middle School, effective July 27,
2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of
Elizabeth Berg as a Special Education Teacher at Kaneland McDole Elementary School,
effective August 9, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Kelsi
(Countryman) Boltz as a 1st Grade Teacher at Kaneland John Shields Elementary School,
effective August 12, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Laura
Bright as a stipend Tech Coach at Kaneland McDole Elementary School, effective
August 13, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of
Jonathan Britz, a Paraprofessional at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School,
effective August 4, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of
Courtney Cameron as a Paraprofessional at Kaneland Harter Middle School, effective
August 16, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of
Jennifer Charles as a Law Enforcement Instructor with the Fox Valley Career Center,
effective July 29, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Erin
DiBartolo as a 4th Grade Teacher at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School
effective August 14, 2015.
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I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the termination of Jay Dick, a
contract route driver for Kaneland CUSD #302, effective August 17, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of
Natalie Dunnegan as a part-time (.5) Kindergarten Teacher at Kaneland McDole
Elementary School, effective July 29, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Emily
Fuchs as a co-sponsor of TINA (This Is No Act) Club at Kaneland High School, effective
August 13, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Stacy
Krisch as Special Services Secretary in the Kaneland District Office, effective August 6,
2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of
Heather Spaetzel as a co-sponsor of the Spanish Club at Kaneland High School, effective
August 24, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Cathy
Lannert as a 5th Grade Teacher at Kaneland McDole Elementary School, effective August
12, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Jaime
Lesniak as a Program Aide at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School, effective
August 21, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of
Kimberly Lienhardt as a 2nd Grade Teacher at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary
School, effective August 3, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of John
Mansour as a part-time Lunch Monitor at Kaneland High School, effective August 4,
2015. Mr. Mansour has been re-assigned to a full-time Physical Education Teacher
position at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016 school year, replacing Brian
Johnson.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Jay
Markuson as a Residential Electrician Instructor at the Fox Valley Career Center,
effective August 10, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of
Jennifer Martin as a Paraprofessional at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School,
effective August 4, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of
Brendan McCormick as an 8th Grade White Team Leader at Kaneland Harter Middle
School, effective August 19, 2015.
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I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Anna
Minuth a Special Education Teacher at Kaneland Harter Middle School, effective August
11, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of
Timothy Mordini, a Paraprofessional at Kaneland High School, effective August 10,
2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Ryan
Noel as a 7th Grade Football Coach at Kaneland Harter Middle School, effective August 6,
2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the termination of Michelle Parks,
a contract route driver for Kaneland CUSD #302, effective August 31, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of John
Pavlak as an Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach at Kaneland High School, effective at the
end of the 2014-2015 basketball season.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of
Daniel Porter as a part-time (.4) Industrial Arts Teacher at Kaneland Harter Middle
School for the 2015-2016 school year effective August 15, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of
Joshua Salisbury as a Paraprofessional at Kaneland High School, effective August 26,
2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Lori
Shroka as an Assistant Varsity Girls’ Track Coach at Kaneland High School, effective
August 10, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Nikki
Spitzer as a Paraprofessional at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School, effective
August 10, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Cathy
Stenman as a Paraprofessional at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School,
effective August 15, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of
Allison Thomas, a Paraprofessional at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School,
effective August 10, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of
Elizabeth Webb as a Security Monitor at the Fox Valley Career Center, effective August
5, 2015.
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I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of
Cheryl Wheatley as a Recess Monitor at Kaneland McDole Elementary School, effective
August 24, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of
Carrie Wilquet as a Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher at Kaneland McDole
Elementary School, effective July 29, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of
Warren “Jim” Wolf as a 3rd Grade Teacher at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary
School, effective August 13, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of
Yocelin Zavala as Student Information Systems Specialist, effective August 31, 2015.
I have received recommendations for employment, re-employment and/or re-assignment of staff
members. The following motions need to be approved on Monday evening:
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Jay Appel as a
Contract Route Driver for Kaneland CUSD #302 for the 2015-2016 school year, with a
start date of August 28, 2015 and at a daily rate of pay of $43.61 for the am route and
$50.44 for the pm route. Ms. Oleson replaces Ernest Byrd.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the re-assignment of Cynthia
Babich from a RtI Reading Assistant to a 4th Grade Teacher at Kaneland Blackberry Creek
Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and
at an annual salary to be determined pending settlement of the KEA contract. Ms. Babich
is replacing Erin DiBartolo.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Barbara Bikun
as a part-time (.5) Kindergarten Teacher at Kaneland McDole Elementary School for the
2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at a salary to be
determined pending settlement of the KEA contract. Ms. Bikun replaces Tracy Reed.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Leah Blocker
as an 8th Grade Cross Categorical Paraprofessional at Kaneland Harter Middle School for
the 2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 24, 2015 and at an hourly rate of
$11.79. Ms. Blocker replaces Courtney Cameron.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Katie Boswell
as a part-time (0.4) English Teacher at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016 school
year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an annual salary to be determined pending
KEA contract negotiations. Ms. Boswell replaces a portion (0.4) of Victoria Davis’
English position as Ms. Davis transitions to teach 0.4 French this school year.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Sam Bower as a
7th Grade Football Coach at Kaneland Harter Middle School for the 2015-2016 school year
at a stipend amount to be determined pending settlement of the KEA contract. Mr. Bower
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replaces Ryan Noel.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Sara Brown as
a Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher at Kaneland McDole Elementary School
for the 2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at a salary to be
determined pending settlement of the KEA contract. Ms. Brown replaces Kimberly
Mangano.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Cynthia
Campisi as a Special Education Teacher at Kaneland Harter Middle School for the 20152016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an annual salary to be
determined pending KEA contract negotiations. Ms. Campisi replaces Nicole Goldman.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Marybeth
Chimenti as a Paraprofessional at Kaneland Harter Middle School for the 2015-2016
school year, with a start date of August 25, 2015 and at an hourly rate of pay of $11.79.
Ms. Chimenti replaces Richard Banik.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Cynthia Cyr as
an 8th Grade White Team Leader at Kaneland Harter Middle School for the 2015-2016
school year at a stipend amount to be determined pending settlement of the KEA contract.
Ms. Cyr replaces Brendan McCormick.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the re-assignment of Faith Does
from a Dishwasher at Kaneland Harter Middle School to a Cook at Kaneland High School
for the 2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 19, 2015 and at an hourly rate of
$9.75. Ms. Does replaces Lisa Weiss.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Katherine
Eibes as a part-time (.4) Health Assistant at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary
School for the 2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an
hourly rate of $19.79. Ms. Eibes replaces Heather Buelow.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Kendell Garth
as a STEN 5th Grade Teacher at Kaneland McDole Elementary School for the 2015-2016
school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at a salary to be determined pending
settlement of the KEA contract. Ms. Garth replaces Cathy Lannert.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Meagan Geihm
as a 3rd Grade Teacher at Kaneland McDole Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school
year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at a salary to be determined pending
settlement of the KEA contract. This is a new position approved by the Board of
Education.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Rachel Giles as
the only TINA (This Is No Act) Advisor at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016
school year at a stipend amount to be determined pending settlement of the KEA contract.
Last year, Emily Fuchs and Ms. Giles split the stipend.
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I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Jessica Gray as
K-5 Program Paraprofessional at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School for the
2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an hourly salary of
$12.02. Ms. Gray replaces Alison Thomas.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Rebecca
Hansma as Special Services (part-time) Secretary for the Special Education Department
of Kaneland CUSD #302, with a start date of August 31, 2015 and at an hourly salary of
$12.45. Ms. Hansma replaces Stacy Krisch.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Deborah
Halstead as a part-time (.8) Early Childhood Paraprofessional at Kaneland Blackberry
Creek Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 24,
2015 and at an hourly rate of pay of $10.21. Ms. Halstead replaces Jonathan Britz.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of BaileyHassell
as a RtI Reading Assistant at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School for the 20152016 school year, with a start date of August 18, 2015 and at an hourly salary of $11.79.
Ms. Hassell replaces Cynthia Babich.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Meredith Holt
as a Transportation Assistant for Kaneland CUSD #302 Transportation Department for the
2015-2016 school year with a start date of August 19, 2015 and at an hourly rate of pay of
$12.00. This is a new position created to fit the needs of an Early Childhood student.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Kelsey Jahn as
a 1:1 Paraprofessional at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School for the 20152016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an hourly rate of $11.79. Ms.
Jahn replaces Jennifer Martin.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Tracy Krupka
as an Occupational Therapist at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School for the
2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an annual salary of
$65,000.00. Ms. Krupka replaces Elizabeth Berg.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Faye Licari as
the only Spanish Club Advisor at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016 school year at
a stipend amount to be determined pending settlement of the KEA contract. Last year, Ms.
Heather Spaetzel and Ms. Licari split the stipend.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Sarah Love as
an Integrated K-5 Paraprofessional at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School for
the 2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 19, 2015 and at an hourly salary of
$11.79. Ms. Love replaces Cathy Stenman.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Jenny Lupa as
a Paraprofessional at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016 school year, with a start
date of August 17, 2015 and at an hourly rate of pay of $11.79. Ms. Lupa replaces Beth
Miller who is now teaching at Kaneland High School.
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I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Casey
Martinson as a Paraprofessional at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016 school year,
with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an hourly salary of $11.79. Mr. Martinson
replaces Timothy Mordini. Mr. Martinson will also be working as a 1:1 paraprofessional
for a Kaneland student during cross-country and track seasons.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Jessica
McHenry as a Security Monitor at the Fox Valley Career Center for the 2015-2016 school
year, with a start date of August 24, 2015 and at an hourly rate of $12.02. Ms. McHenry
replaces Elizabeth Webb.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Doug McNally
as a Basketball Coach at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016 school year, with a
stipend amount of $4,746.00. Mr. McNally replaces retiree, Tom Dillivan.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of George
Mildner as a Law Enforcement Instructor at the Fox Valley Career Center for the 20152016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an annual salary to be
determined pending settlement of the KEA contract. Mr. Mildner replaces Jennifer
Charles.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Carissa Mingo
as a Special Education Teacher at Kaneland Harter Middle School for the 2015-2016
school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an annual salary to be determined
pending KEA contract negotiations. Ms. Mingo replaces Anna Minuth.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Khaleelah
Muhammad as an Integrated Paraprofessional at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary
School for the 2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 18, 2015 and at an
hourly salary of $11.79. This is a new position.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Kristen Nettnin
as a Recess Monitor at Kaneland McDole Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school
year, with a start date of August 24, 2015 and at a daily rate of $46.86. Ms. Nettnin
replaces Cheryl Wheatley.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the re-assignment of Christina
Novak from a Contracted Route Driver to a Transportation Monitor for Kaneland CUSD
#302 for the 2015-2016 school year with a start date of August 19, 2015 and at an hourly
rate of $12.00. This is a new position.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Pamela Oleson
as a Lunchroom Monitor at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016 school year, with a
start date of August 24, 2015 and at a daily rate of pay of $46.86. Ms. Oleson replaces
John Mansour.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Pamela Oleson
as a Contract Route Driver for Kaneland CUSD #302 for the 2015-2016 school year, with
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a start date of August 24, 2015 and at a daily rate of pay of $43.61 for the am route and
$43.61 for the pm route. Ms. Oleson replaces Ernest Byrd.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Bridget Oprins
as a Paraprofessional at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School for the 2015-2016
school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an hourly rate of $11.79. Ms.
Oprins replaces Nicole Spitzer.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Elizabeth
Orman as a 2nd Grade Teacher at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School for the 20152016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an annual salary to be
determined pending KEA contract negotiations. Ms. Orman replaces Kimberly Lienhardt.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Shelley
Pattinson as a Cook at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016 school year, with a start
date of August 17, 2015 and at an hourly rate of pay of $9.75. Ms. Pattinson replaces
Elizabeth Escamilla.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Laurie
Pilkington as a Lunch Monitor at Kaneland John Shields Elementary School for the 20152016 school year, with a start date of August 19, 2015 and at a daily rate of $46.86. Ms.
Pilkington replaces Christine Noel.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Angela
Pipenhagen as a contracted route drive for Kaneland CUSD #302 for the 2015-2016
school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at a daily rate of $64.09 for the am
route and $43.61 for the pm route. Ms. Pipenhagen replaces retiree, Joy Dravillas.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the re-assignment of Daniel
Ponczek from a part-time ( .8) Math Teacher to a full-time (1.0) Math Teacher at
Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015
and at an annual salary to be determined pending settlement of the KEA contract. Mr.
Ponczek was moved to a full-time status due to increased enrollment in the high school’s
math department.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the re-assignment of Terra Pyfer
from a RtI Reading Assistant to a 3rd Grade Teacher at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary
School for the 2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an
annual salary to be determined pending settlement of the KEA contract. Ms. Pyfer
replaces Warren (Jim) Wolf.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Kimberly
Rentner as Director of Transportation at Kaneland CUSD #302, with a start date of
September 1, 2015 and at an annual salary of $72,000.00. Ms. Rentner replaces retiree,
James Ogle.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Susan Striedl as
a dishwasher at Kaneland Harter Middle School for the 2015-2016 school year, with a start
date of August 18, 2015 and at an hourly rate of $9.75. Ms. Striedl replaces Faith Does.
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I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Tim Swade as
Dean of Students at Kaneland Harter Middle School for the 2015-2016 school year at an
annual salary of $54,000.00. Mr. Swade replaces Tara Jerbi.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Samantha
Tawzer as an RtI Reading Assistant at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School for the
2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 24, 2015 and at an hourly salary of
$12.02. Ms. Tawzer replaces Terra Pyfer.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Donald Thiel as
a Kaneland High School Security Monitor for the 2015-2016 school year, with a start date
of August 19, 2015 and at an hourly rate of $12.93. Ms. Weiss replaces Peggy Cottier.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Michael
Thorgesen as an Assistant Varsity Girls’ Track Coach at Kaneland High School for the
2015-2016 school year at a stipend amount to be determined pending KEA contract
negotiations. Mr. Thorgesen replaces Lori Shroka.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Jayme Tineo as
a contracted route drive for Kaneland CUSD #302 for the 2015-2016 school year, with a
start date of August 17, 2015. Ms. Tineo drives two routes: EC #2 mid-day route at a
daily rate of $43.62 and EC #2 pm daily rate of $36.79. She also drives route #51 at a
daily rate of $29.96 for am and $36.79 for that pm route. Ms. Tineo replaces retiree, Terry
Gillis.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the re-assignment of Lisa Weiss
from a Cafeteria Cook to a Security Monitor at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016
school year, with a start date of August 19, 2015 and at an hourly rate of $12.93. Ms.
Weiss replaces Christopher Springborn.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Kirsten
Woodruff as a Tech Coach at Kaneland McDole Elementary School for the 2015-2016
school year at a stipend amount of $2,000.00. Ms. Woodruff replaces Cathy Lannert.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Alexandra
Urzen as a 1st Grade Teacher at Kaneland John Shields Elementary School for the 20152016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at an annual salary to be
determined pending KEA contract negotiations. Ms. Urzen replaces Kelsi Boltz.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Shannon
Whittington as a lunch/mail delivery person at Kaneland John Shields Elementary School
for the 2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 19, 2015 and at a daily rate of
$17.09. Ms. Whittington replaces Christine Noel.
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KANELAND COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #302
Office of the Superintendent
47W326 Keslinger Road
Maple Park, Illinois 60151
Phone: (630) 365-5111
Fax: (630)365-9428
31 August 2015
TO:
FROM:
RE:
Members of the Board of Education
Dr. Todd Leden
Approval of Motion not to release Executive Session Minutes from January through June,
2015
The Board of Education is required to review its executive session minutes and determine
whether or not it is suitable to release them for public access.
Following the review in Executive Session on July 27, 2015, the Board of Education has
determined that it will not release Executive Session Minutes from this time period.
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KANELAND COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #302
Office of the Superintendent
47W326 Keslinger Road
Maple Park, Illinois 60151
Phone: (630) 365-5111
Fax: (630)365-9428
31 August 2015
TO:
FROM:
Re:
Members of the Board of Education
Dr. Todd Leden, Superintendent
Addendum to the Strategic Planning Process RFP.
Based on feedback from multiple Strategic Planning vendors, the initial Request for Proposal
(RFP) has been amended. The primary feedback surrounded the December date of completion
of the Strategic Plan. That approval date would not allow sufficient time for full community and
district participation in the development of said plan. The amended RFP adjusts both the date for
submission and the date for board approval of the final plan. The new date for submission is
September 11, 2015 and the date for final board approval has been moved back to February
2016, or such date that is recommended by the respective vendor that best meets the specifics of
the RFP.
Recommendation: N/A