PLANO COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 88
Minutes of Regular Board Meeting
Board of Education
The Board of Education of Plano Community Unit School District No. 88 met in regular session
on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at P.H. Miller School.
I
CALL TO ORDER
President Campbell called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present for roll call
were Campbell, Jernigan, Martinez and Wakeman. Member Velazquez arrived at 6:03
p.m. Others present were administrators Mateyka, Benson, Palacios, Thurwanger and
Superintendent Garcia and Board Secretary Benoit. Office staff present: Appel and
Green.
II
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
Preschool students recited the Pledge of Allegiance and received “Super Student”
medallions for their great work.
III
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Jernigan moved, and Martinez seconded the motion, to approve the agenda as printed,
with a revised personnel report.
Voting aye: Jernigan, Martinez, Campbell, Velazquez and Wakeman.
Motion carried: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.
IV
PRINCIPAL WELCOME, RECOGNITION & CELEBRATIONS
P.H. Miller School Principal introduced Reading/Math Night writing award winners, an
Educators Rising tutoring high school and 1st grade student and students participating in
the National Hispanic Institute (NHI)/P.H. Miller pen pal project. Students discussed
how well the tutoring project is working; read their pen pal letters; and received
certificates for their reading/math night awards. Dr. Garcia presented all students with
“Super Student” medallions.
V
OPPORTUNITY FOR VISITORS TO SPEAK
The following visitors were present: Emily Les, Eduardo Perez, Ann Arends, Malcolm
Wyllie, Kari Gerakaris, Krista Bennett, Kristy Falkenthal, Leigh Lederman, Maribel
Arellano, Adriana Arellano, Jie Luman Eric & Octavio Nevarez, Ignacia Licea, Jose
Tellez, Olujukola Adeoti, Andy & Kyra Carlrson Tiffany & Edgar Torres, Marcela Reyes
and Isela Lopez. No media representatives were present for the meeting. No one wished
to address the Board.
VI
CONSENT AGENDA
Wakeman moved, and Velazquez seconded the motion, to approve the consent agenda as
follows:
A. Minutes
§ Regular Meeting & Executive Session – January 23, 2017
§ Special Meeting – February 6, 2017
B. Plano School District No. 88 Financial Statements, Bills & Payroll
Motion to approve the January 2017 Bills, Payroll and Financial Statements for Plano
Community Unit School District No. 88.
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CONSENT AGENDA
C. Plano Area Special Education Cooperative (PASEC) Financial Statements
Motion to approve the January 2017 Bills, Payroll and Financial Statements for the Plano
Area Special Education Cooperative.
D. PMA Reports
PMA monthly Report #592 (1/1/17-1/31/17).
E. Support Staff Seniority List
Motion to approve 2016-17 seniority lists for support staff for Plano Community Unit School
District No. 88.
F. Policy Review-Second Reading & Adoption of Policies
Motion to approve the following policies for a second reading and adoption:
6.130, 6.300, 6.300-E2, 7.150, 7.150-AP, 7.220, 7.230, 7.240, 7.240-AP2,E1, 7.305, 7.305AP & 2.70, 2.70-E, 2.120-E2, 2.240-E1, 2.240-E2, 2.240-E3, 4.15-AP, 4.15-E2, 4.15-E3,
4.140-E1, 4.140-E2, 5.40-AP, 5.170-AP3, 5.240-AP, 6.100, 6.100-AP, 6.100-E1, 6.100-E2,
6.190-AP, 6.235, 6.235-AP1, 6.235-AP1,E1, 6.235-AP1,E2, 6.235-AP2, 6.235-E4, 6.250-AP,
7.10, 7.10-AP, 7.10-E, 7.270, 7.270-AP1, 7.270-AP2, 7.270-E, 7.285-AP, 7.340, 7.340-AP1,
7.340-AP1,E1, 8.90, 8.110 & 1.10, 1.20, 1.30, 2.10, 2.130, 2.250-E3, 3.10, 3.30, 3.30-E,
3.70-AP, 4.15-E1, 4.80, 4.140-AP, 4.140-E3, 5.125-E, 5.150, 5.150-AP, 5.170-AP1,
5.170AP2, 5.170-E1, 6.120-AP4, 6.235-E3, 6.255, 6.260, 6.260-E, 7.280, 7.285, 8.95-E1,
8.95-E2
G. District Travel Reimbursement
The district reimbursement form has been updated to reflect the 2017 standard mileage rates
(53.5 cents per mile).
H. Revise 2017-18 School Calendar
In order to comply with the holiday schedule in the ESAP Contract, which was approved in
December 2016, the 2017-18 school year calendar needs to be slightly revised. Friday,
December 22, 2017 will need to be changed to a “Not in attendance” day and the last day of
the school year (without emergency days) will move to May 24th. A copy of the revised
calendar follows and changes are highlighted in yellow. Motion to approve the revised 201718 school year calendar.
I. Resolutions/Proclamations
Motion to approve the Youth Art Month and Music and Theatre in Our Schools’ month
proclamations.
J. Fundraising Applications
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Krispy Kreme Donuts – Plano High School Track & Football
Third Annual Spring Vendor Fair – National Hispanic Institute (NHI)
World’s Finest Chocolate – National Hispanic Institute (NHI)
K. Executive Session Tape Destruction
Approve the destruction of audiotapes of executive session minutes during June 2015.
L. Administrator Board Reports
Voting aye: Wakeman, Velazquez, Campbell. Jernigan and Martinez.
Motion carried: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
For Information
Report No. 17-69
Art, Theater and Music Presentation
Art and music teachers presented a beautiful PowerPoint with
photos of music, art and theater activities, which have taken place
around the district. They also shared information about upcoming
events. Proclamations will be posted around the district.
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Report No. 17-70
Plano Area Special Education Cooperative Update
PASEC Director Amy Lee talked about the various special
education programs that are supported by out-of-district schools
(Oswego (Opportunity School) and Yorkville.) She said the Plano
School District is investigating ways that PASEC can sponsor
these programs in Plano and provide the same level of service for
the students and contain costs.
Board members asked Mrs. Lee to continue to investigate options
and costs to best provide services for our special education
students. Amy Lee said there is a PASEC Board meeting one
week prior to the next Plano School District Board meeting, so she
will gather information to present to both Boards.
Mrs. Lee added that the Unified Basketball team would be playing
in the IHSA State Tournament on March 17 & 18. Everyone is
very excited about this accomplishment and the team members will
be at the March Board meeting.
Report No. 17-71
Bilingual Literacy Summit Update
Mr. Edgar Palacios, Director of ELA Services & Assessment
discussed the plans for the district’s first Bilingual Literacy
Summit to be held in Plano on March 1 & 2. Fifteen district and
31 registrants will be attending the program designed to develop
systems that will ensure the successful implementation of
biliteracy in area districts. Dr. Garcia said the program will offer
professional development for Plano School District employees and
share the costs with other districts.
Report No. 17-72
Academic/Testing Update
Mr. Palacios reviewed the 2016-17 assessment calendar and the
technology infrastructure that is required to run these assessments.
Report No. 17-73
Teaching and Learning Update
Dr. Tracy Thurwanger was pleased to announce that the summer
school registration had reached 70 students already. She said the
district is working to make sure the right supports and right
interventions are in place to support the curriculum scope and
sequence. She said they are also working to align with the
assessment windows.
Report No. 17-74
Office of Civils Rights (OCR) Website Accessibility Update
Dr. Garcia reported that the district has complied with all OCR
requirements and mandatory deadlines. Now the district must wait
for response from the Office of Civil Rights.
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Report No. 17-75
ISBE Annual Building Inspection Report
Operations Director Bryan Appel was pleased to report that the
district buildings are in full compliance with an “A” status. The
report was filed by the Regional Office of Education.
Report No. 17-76
Finance Committee Update
Dr. Garcia reported that the district expenditures are on track, but
state revenue funding is a genuine concern. The district has been
very fiscally responsible and is spending less than the State
average on instruction and operations. The district is also lower
than the State average for teaching and administrative salaries. Dr.
Garcia explained that the annual abatement program instituted by
the Board has kept the district is a very good financial position.
The District-led fight of the Menard’s tax appeal, and other taxsaving efforts, has benefitted the district taxpayers. President
Campbell said he was confident the taxpayers are appreciative of
the Board’s efforts to lower taxes and he thanked the
administration for their hard work in this regard.
For Action
Report No. 17-77
Plano Middle School Roof/Windows Project Update
Bryan Appel and Craig Welter, from Cordogan Clark and
Associates, reviewed the three options to replace the saw tooth
roofline on the Plano Middle School. After some discussion, Mr.
Welter said his architectural firm could provide rendering and bid
documents for two options, since the Board did not find consensus
on one style.
Wakeman moved, and Martinez seconded the motion, to let bids
for the Plano Middle School window and roof project, pending
approval of the bid documents by the superintendent and district
staff.
Voting aye: Wakeman, Martinez, Campbell, Jernigan and
Velazquez.
Motion carried: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.
Report No. 17-78
Review PYTF/PYAA Agreements
Dr. Garcia provided copies of the current PYTF/PYAA agreements
and addendums. The PYAA agreement has no end date and the
PYTF agreement/addendum concludes on November 2019. Dr.
Garcia will meet with both presidents. Board members were very
proud of this great community partnership that is so important for
Plano children and their fans.
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Report No. 17-79
Let Bids for Food Service Management Company Services
Dr. Garcia reported that Kathy Benoit had been working on the
food service management company bid and he reviewed the
timeline for the project.
Martinez moved, and Velazquez seconded the motion, to let bids
for a food service management company for Plano Community
Unit School District No. 88, pending approval of the bid
documents from the Illinois State Board of Education.
Voting aye: Martinez, Velazquez, Campbell, Jernigan and
Wakeman.
Motion carried: 5 ayes, 0 ayes, 2 absent.
Report No. 17-80
Personnel Report
Velazquez moved, and Wakeman seconded the motion, to approve the personnel report
as follows:
1. Resignation:
§ Faith Skinner – IMSA Fusion, Emily G. Johns School, effective 2017-18 school
year
§ Bridgette Wright – PBIS Aide, Plano High School, effective 2/14/17
2. Leave Requests:
§ Morgan Brown – 2nd/3rd Grade Special Education Teacher, Centennial School,
effective approx. 2/27/17-3/20/17
§ Kelly Klingberg – Fourth Grade Teacher, Emily G. Johns School, effective
approx. 4/4/17-end of the 2017-18 school year
§ Yvonne Needham – Second Shift Custodian, Centennial School, effective approx.
2/6/17-3/3/17
3. Plano High School Extra-Curricular Assignments:
Name
Activity
Year
Stipend
Jonathan McDermott
Assistant Track (0.5 stipend)
1
$1,817.33
Hannah Slack
Assistant Track (0.2 stipend)
1
$726.93
Adrian Cervantes
Assistant Soccer
2
$3,634.65
Spring Conditioning Coordinator
Ty Staton
(0.33 stipend)
1
$1,199.43
Greg Gould
Softball
Volunteer
Voting aye: Velazquez, Wakeman, Jernigan and Martinez.
Voting present: Campbell.
Motion carried: 4 ayes, 1 present, 0 nays, 2 absent.
VIII
BOARD COMMENTS/FOIA
Dr. Garcia said he attended the Kendall County Farm Bureau Young Leaders Dinner on
February 22nd and that he was proud of this partnership that gives back to the community
in so many ways.
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FUTURE BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
§ PASEC Update
§ Middle School Construction Update
X
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Wakeman moved, and Martinez seconded the motion, to go into executive session at 8:25
p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or
dismissal of specific employees of the District (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and 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)).
Voting aye: Wakeman, Martinez, Campbell, Jernigan and Velazquez.
Motion carried: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.
Wakeman moved, and Martinez seconded the motion, to come out of executive session at
9:39 p.m.
Voting aye: Wakeman, Martinez, Campbell, Jernigan and Velazquez.
Motion carried: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.
XI
ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Martinez moved, and Velazquez seconded the motion, to approve the Memorandum of
Agreement between the Board of Education of Plano Community Unit School District
No. 88 and the Education Association of Plano to amend Section 9.2, Sick Leave Bank,
of the Negotiations Agreement Between the Board of Education of Plano Community
Unit School District No. 88 and the Education Association of Plano, with a copy of said
memorandum to become part of the official minutes and the Negotiations Agreement.
Voting aye: Martinez, Velazquez, Campbell, Jernigan and Wakeman.
Motion carried: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.
XII
ADJOURNMENT
Wakeman moved, and Martinez seconded the motion, to adjourn the meeting at 9:42 p.m.
Voting aye: Wakeman, Martinez, Campbell, Jernigan and Velazquez.
Motion carried: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent.
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Tim Campbell, President
Board of Education
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Kathryn Benoit, Secretary
Board of Education
Approved 3/20/17