McLean County Times

McLean County Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Sept. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

A McLean County Unit District No. 5 Board of Education meeting was held Wednesday, September 18, 2024, beginning at - 6:30pm (Sign up for public comments will be open from 5:15pm - 6:15pm) at the Normal West High School, 501 N Parkside Rd, Normal, IL 61761.

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Members present: Mark Adams, Kentrica Coleman, Stan Gozur, Kelly Pyle, Amy Roser, Alex Williams, Jeremy DeHaai. Members absent: None.

2. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION (5:30p.m.)

At 5:31 p.m. Coleman moved and Pyle seconded to adjourn to closed session to discuss the following matter according to the exceptions provided in the Open Meetings Act and specified as follows:

•2(c)(1) 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 and

*2(c)(9) Student disciplinary cases and

•2(c)(11) 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.

Roll Call: Ayes: Adams, Coleman, Gozur, Pyle, Roser, Williams, DeHaai. Nays: None. Motion carried.

3. RECESS

At 6:16 p.m the Board recessed to public session

4. RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION

At 6:30 p.m. Coleman moved and Pyle seconded to return to public session.

Roll Call: Ayes: Adams, Coleman, Gozur, Pyle, Roser, Williams, DeHaai. Nays: None. Motion carried. Also present: Superintendent Dr. Kristen Weikle, Assistant Superintendent Michelle Lamboley, Chief Financial Officer Martin Hickman, Attorney for the District M. Curt Richardson, Director of Human Resources Heather Rogers, Executive Director of Operations Joe Adelman, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dr. Kristal Shelvin, Director of Communications/Community Relations Dayna Brown, Director of Elementary Education Maureen Backe, Director of Multilingual Services Leslie Webb, Director of Student Services Dr. Brandon Caffey, Director of Facilities Tom Rockwell, Director of Safety and Security Shane Hill, NCWHS Principal Dr. Angie Codron, PJHS Principal Sarah Crowder, and Clerk of the Board Emily Sargent.

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6. FOCUS ON STUDENTS AND GOOD NEWS REPORTS

A. Good News - Multilingual Student Screenings

Leslie Webb and Tracy Hitchins gave a presentation on the multilingual student screenings. There have been almost 400 new multilingual students enrolled this school year.

B Good News - Sean Kerr

Angie Codron and Wes Temples thanked Sean Kerr for all of his hard work that he has completed for NCWHS

C Good News - Dr. John Bierbaum

Angie Codron congratulated Dr. John Bierbaum on the induction to the College of Education Hall of Fame at ISU and all of his activities he is involved in at NCWHS.

7. PUBLIC HEARING

A Public Hearing of the 2024-2025 Budget

Members present: Mark Adams, Kentrica Coleman, Stan Gozur, Kelly Pyle, Amy Roser, Alex Williams, Jeremy DeHaai, Members absent: None.

Hickman gave a brief presentation on the proposed budget. The same information was shared at the August 2024 meeting and he stated none of the numbers have changed.

1, Comments Regarding Public Hearing

There were no comments

Pyle moved and Coleman seconded to close the public hearing.

Roll Call: Ayes: Adams, Coleman, Gozur, Pyle, Roser, Williams, DeHaai. Nays: None. Motion carried.

8. SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS

Weikle began with giving a highlight about the NCHS parade that was held for the first time since 2013. Next week, NCWHS will host a homecoming parade.

She reported that there is one overnight trip request for NCHS FBLA who is attending a fall retreat in Tinley Park 11/1-11/3. She went on to discuss the cell phone policy and the work the district has done to research and discuss with various stakeholders regarding this policy. There will be a survey given to families, students and staff to get their feedback on cellphone practices, safety concerns, etc. Finally, she thanked the IT department for all their hard work in the district.

9. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Miranda Becker. Topic: Safety and security at sporting events.

Steven Dean. Topic: First Student contract negotiations.

10. REPORTS

A. ESSER Report

Moe Backe presented on the ARP/ESSER grant funds and how these funds were used throughout the district such as supports for student learning, health and safety, family engagement, and remote learning. Michelle Lamboley discussed the funding moving forward and how the cost will be absorbed to continue some of the things that were created with those funds. They concluded by asking the board how they would like them to move forward with these programs and services that have been provided by these funds in the past.

B Facilities Report

Joe Adelman began with stating there are 2 million square feet across the buildings in the district. Marty Hickman went on to discuss how this budget covers supplies and small expenses but not major projects. Tom Rockwell presented different projects throughout the district that will need updating over the years (2025-2029) such as the cooling towers and chillers, roofs, fire alarm systems, geothermal equipment, air handling equipment, heating equipment, pools and tracks. Adelman went on to discuss future work that will be needed 2030-2039. Additional maintenance projects that need to be done over time as well such as parking lots, water heaters, carpet replacement, and tennis courts. Weikle closed the report by discussing a strategic plan for future educational environments and the next steps for the admin team and the board.

C Requests for Information Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act The District has received and processed the following requests for information:

1. FOIA List 09.18.24

11. ACTION

A. Resolution to Adopt the 2024-2025 Budget for Community Unit District No. 5, McLean and Woodford Counties, Illinois

Roser moved and Adams seconded to approve the Resolution to Adopt the 2024-2025 Budget for Community Unit District No. 5, McLean and Woodford Counties, Illinois.

Roll Call: Ayes: Adams, Coleman, Gozur, Pyle, Roser, Williams, DeHaai. Nays: None. Motion carried.

12. CONSENT AGENDA

Weikle reviewed and recommended the following consent agenda items for approval.

A Approval of Minutes

Minutes are not released for public viewing until approved by the Board of Education

1. 08.21.24 Closed Minutes

2. 08.21.24 Regular Minutes

B Personnel Matters

C Payment of Bills and Payrolls

1. Bills & Payroll Reports

D Approve Finance Department Reports

1 July 2024 Financial Statements

E Approve Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, and Exhibits

1. Section 1: School District Organization

a. Policy 1.20 District Organization, Operations, and Cooperative Agreements

2 Section 2: Board of Education

a. Policy 2.260 Uniform Grievance Procedure

b. Policy 2.265 Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure Administrative

c. Procedure 2.250-AP2 Protocols for Record Preservation and Development of Retention Schedules

d. Administrative Procedure 2.265-AP1 Title IX Sexual Harassment Response

e. Administrative Procedure 2.265-AP2 Formal Title IX Grievance Process

f. Administrative Procedure 2.265-AP3 Title IX Coordinator

g. Exhibit 2.265-E1 Title IX Sexual Harassment Glossary of Terms

3 Section 3: General School Administration

a. Exhibit 3.30-E1 - Organizational Chart for Administration

4. Section 4: Operational Services

a. Administrative Procedure 4.140-AP1 Fines, Fees, and Charges __ Waiver of Student Fees

5 Section 5: Personnel

a. Policy 5.100 Staff Development Program

b. Policy 5.200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal

c. Administrative Procedure 5.30-AP4 Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Record Information Security

6 Section 6: Instruction

a. Policy 6.140 Education of Homeless Children

b. Administrative Procedure 6.140-AP1 Education of Homeless Children

7 Section 7: Students

a. Policy 7.20 Harassment of Students Prohibited

b. Policy 7.185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited

c. Administrative Procedure 7.10-AP1 Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender Non-Conforming Students

d. Administrative Procedure 7.10-AP2 Accommodating Breastfeeding Students

e. Administrative Procedure 7.20-AP1 Harassment of Students Prohibited

f. Administrative Procedure 7.280-AP1 Managing Students with Communicable or Infectious Diseases

g. Exhibit 7.280-E2 Reporting and Exclusion Requirements for Common Communicable Diseases

F Approve Five Year Lease with JMO Modular LLC for Transportation Portable A

G. pprove 2023-2024 IMRF Compensation and Benefits Report

1 2023-2024 IMRF Compensation and Benefits Report

H Approve 2023-2024 Salary and Benefits Report for Unit 5 Administrators and Certified Teachers

1 2023-2024 Salary and Benefits Report for Unit 5 Administrators and Certified Teachers

I Approve Donation Request

1 Prairieland Donation Request

a. Fairview Donation Request

J Approve Student Activity Fund Dissolutions

K Approve Student Activity Fund Establishments

Coleman moved and Pyle seconded to approve the consent agenda as presented.

Roll Call: Ayes: Adams, Coleman, Gozur, Pyle, Roser, Williams, DeHaai. Nays: None. Motion carried.

13. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS

- Adams thanked Dr. Shelvin for her work at the PTAC meeting. He recognized Hispanic heritage month and also encouraged everyone to stay positive during this election season and be kind and patient to our educators during this time.

- Roser also encouraged everyone to be kind and patient to teachers during this election season. She commended Dr. Weikle for her presentation at the State of our Schools held by the Chamber of Commerce.

- Williams acknowledged how diligent the facilities team is for looking ahead for projects that are needing to be completed throughout the district.

- Coleman echoed the awareness of the facilities team and the efforts they have put in to be able to execute the goals. She congratulated NCHS for their homecoming parade and how well it went. She thanked the NCHS staff for their efforts during homecoming week.

- Pyle echoed that it has been a busy beginning of the year. She also thanked Dr. Weikle for her presentation at the State of our Schools event. She mentioned that she looks forward to hearing from students, staff and families in regard to the potential policy change regarding cell phones. She looks forward to celebrating NCWHS homecoming next week. She mentioned there will be a board training next week on the 25th.

- Gozur stated he looks forward to conversations regarding facilities. He thanked the staff members that put together the format during the CAC meeting. He highly encouraged parents to attend a PTO meeting at your student's school to have the chance to engage and give your feedback.

- DeHaai thanked those that put together the ESSER report. He stated he looks forward to the homecoming parade for NCWHS and the board training on the 25th.

ADJOURNMENT

The Board adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

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