BREMEN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 228 15233 Pulaski Road ~ Midlothian, IL 60445 Phone: 708/389-1175 ~ Fax: 708/389-2552 Web: www.bhsd228.com

Bremen High School 708/371-3600 Hillcrest High School 708/799-7000 708/532-1900 708/687-0500

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OAK FOREST HIGH SCHOOL ~ TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2020

1 President Resler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Call to Order

2 Board of Education Roll Call Present: Mr. Canning, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth,

Ms. Stearns (via phone), Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Resler Absent: None Central Office & Principals Present: Dr. Kendall, Dr. Williams, Dr. Goggins, Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Giglio- Byczek, Mr. Boswell, Mrs. Taylor, Dr. Sikora 3 Mr. Canning moved to approve the regular session minutes of July 21, 2020. Mr. Minutes Whitcomb seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated: Ayes: Mr. Canning, Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mrs. Resler Nays: None Mr. Whitcomb moved to approve the committee of the whole regular minutes of July 16, 2020. Mrs. Kampwirth seconded the motion. Mrs. Gleason made a correction on her concerns regarding the Midlothian TIF. Roll call vote indicated: Ayes: Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Kampwirth, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Stearns, Mrs. Resler Nays: None Abstain: Mr. Canning Mr. Canning moved to table the committee of the whole regular minutes of August 11, 2020. Mr. Whitcomb seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated: Ayes: Mr. Canning, Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Resler Nays: None Abstain: Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns 4 Mrs. Resler opened the floor to the public for comments. Communications There being no additional public comments, Mrs. Resler closed the floor to the public. 5 Dr. Kendall reported the following: Superintendent’s Report Freedom of Information Act Requests Since the last regular Board meeting, we have received the following Freedom of Information Act requests.

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 Heidy Holloway, Citywide Building Maintenance Inc., requested the previous bid proposal results for the custodial services, -Bid results specifying bidders name and prices, the current monthly and annual cost, and a copy of the current custodial contract. This request has been completed.  Nina Terebessy, Legal Aid , requested a response to a previous FOIA request submitted by Kirkland & Ellis on December 23, 2019 for the grievance procedures for responding to complaints of sexual harassment, including but not limited to sexual assault, and gender-based discrimination as well as Bremen High School District's anti-discrimination policy. This request has been completed.  Steven T. Duplain, requested names, corresponding job titles, email addresses and the most current and readily available salary information of all teachers and administrators employed at Bremen Chsd 228 as of the date of this request. This request has been completed.  Jason Vodnik, requested the number of students in 2019 and 2020 receiving "free" or reduced price lunches, number of "free" lunches distributed since school has been in "remote" status. Amount of money spent on "free" lunches since last year, number of students enrolled in school in 2019 and 2020 without having to pay the $300 registration fee, number of students who have not had to pay the "iPad Fee" in 2019 and 2020, and did teachers receive the 3.6% pay increase every year for 5 years they demanded by threat of strike. This request has been completed. Superintendent’s Report • On Monday, August 17 students and faculty started the school year remotely, with all classes in session. As of today, our current enrollment for the district is 5015. By school, enrollment and attendance figures are:

Enrollment Attendance

Bremen 1381 90%

Oak Forest 1381 98%

Hillcrest 1222 71%

Tinley Park 1031 98%

Last Thursday and Friday, staff returned to work for institute days, either in-person or virtually. I am happy to report that in the middle of a pandemic and dealing with major storm damage including power outages in two of our buildings, the staff institute went off without a hitch. Teachers attended sessions that included: Google Classroom, Google Meet, Screen Casting and YouTube Channel, as well as an opportunity to meet with building administration, department supervisors and professional learning communities.

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Yesterday and today, teachers welcomed back our students virtually with two days of “getting to know you” sessions, and setting expectations to engage in Google Classroom. Last Tuesday at the Committee of the Whole, I reported that our staff was working diligently to prepare to return to school in a blended model on September 8. I stated that my plan was to take a conservative approach with the goal of creating a safe environment and returning to a version of face to face teaching when appropriate. On Thursday, August 13, the Department of Public Health (IDPH) issued additional guidance which has made it virtually impossible to create an environment that could meet the requirements necessary to return to any form of face to face schooling. Because I cannot ensure that the guidance provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health can be met with fidelity, District 228 will continue with a remote learning schedule for the remainder of the first quarter. In addition, because the IDPH guidance cannot be followed with fidelity, I am suspending our limited athletic programs until further notice. I want to ensure the students and parents, that the faculty and administration are eager to see our students in person, however, I cannot in good faith risk the health and safety of our students, community and staff. I intend to monitor the situation and we will continue to make every effort to return to face to face learning when the guidance allows. Mr. Canning asked exactly when would blended learning begin. Dr. Kendall stated the first quarter ends on October 16, 2020. 1 Mr. Canning reported that his is thinking of the communities that have been hit by Board Member the tornados and that hopefully everyone will get through it. The start of the school is Reports a huge challenge and he wants everyone to take care of themselves and accept the challenge of difficulties that we are facing. He is asking that everyone be persistent and consistent by wearing masks and following guidelines. He cares deeply about the district and is thinking of everyone. Let science lead us and be patient. Mrs. Gleason reported she is proud to say that our district has a plan and that there are many districts without one. Thank you to the administrative team for their work. Mrs. Kampwirth asked whether there will be any school clubs. Dr. Goggins stated that the district is moving forward with clubs. Sponsors have been asked to put a plan together and present it to the Assistant Principals. If the plan is feasible, they will send the contracts to the sponsors. Each school will be responsible for promoting clubs to the student body. 2 Mrs. Morrison presented item 5.1 – Bills, Addendum to Bills, Payroll, and CDS Bills. New Business Mrs. Gleason moved to approve item 5.1. Mr. Canning seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated: Ayes: Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Canning, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Resler Nays: None

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Dr. Williams presented item 5.2 – Additional Section Requests. Mr. Whitcomb moved to approve item 5.2. Mrs. Gleason seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated: Ayes: Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Canning, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mrs. Resler Nays: None Dr. Williams presented item 5.3 – 2020-21 School Calendar Changes. Mr. Whitcomb moved to approve item 5.3. Mr. Canning seconded the motion. Mrs. Kampwirth asked if necessary to move the SIP day if students are still in remote learning. Dr. Williams stated it can still be moved. Roll call vote indicated: Ayes: Mr. Whitcomb, Mr. Canning, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mrs. Resler Nays: None Dr. Kendall presented item 5.4 – Policies. Mrs. Gleason moved to approve item 5.4. Mr. Canning seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated: Ayes: Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Canning, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Resler Nays: None Dr. Goggins presented items 6.1-6.54 – Personnel. Mr. Canning moved to approve items 6.1-6.54. Mrs. Gleason seconded the motion. Mr. Whitcomb asked if the ancillary positions will be available to students during remote learning. Dr. Goggins stated they would. Roll call vote indicated: Ayes: Mr. Canning, Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mr. Whitcomb, Mrs. Resler Nays: None Medical Leave Colleen Barrins Nurse Oak Forest HS Leave of Absence Leah Rosenthal Science Teacher Bremen HS Retirement Nancy Newman Physical Education Teacher Bremen HS Mary Wood 2nd Shift Custodian Ad Center/OFHS Ronald Czarnecki Science Teacher Oak Forest HS Employment Patrick Piwoni Science Teacher (1-Year Sabbatical) Bremen HS Lacelia Reed-Scott Psychologist Intern Tinley Park HS William Bodzianowski Physical Education Teacher (.5) Hillcrest HS Tiarra Clark Student Assistant Hillcrest HS Clarycia Bell Student Assistant Hillcrest HS Tarrence Bell Student Assistant Hillcrest HS Takisha Jackson Student Assistant Hillcrest HS Tiffany Sims Student Assistant Hillcrest HS Sue Ellison Student Assistant Oak Forest HS Jeanette Beck Student Assistant Oak Forest HS Samantha Alberto Student Assistant Tinley Park HS Marvin Shade Student Assistant Tinley Park HS Devon Taylor Student Assistant Bremen HS Joe Bozeman Permanent Substitute Hillcrest HS Jane Morris Permanent Substitute Bremen HS Matthew Innocenti Permanent Substitute Bremen HS 2020 - 0818 4

John Boor Permanent Substitute Tinley Park HS Robert Bruns FLC Coordinator Oak Forest HS Chastity Neal FLC Coordinator Hillcrest HS Roberta Jones FLC Coordinator Tinley Park HS Terry Stephens FLC Coordinator Bremen HS Susan Insely SLC Coordinator Bremen HS Allison Bierlein Freshman Learning Center Tutor Oak Forest HS Helen Halikias Freshman Learning Center Tutor Oak Forest HS Nicole Pirkl-Goodfellow Freshman Learning Center Tutor Oak Forest HS Bridget Trunk Freshman Learning Center Tutor Oak Forest HS Michael Wolcott Freshman Learning Center Tutor Oak Forest HS Tom Ellement Freshman Learning Center Tutor Hillcrest HS Chase Ludington Freshman Learning Center Tutor Hillcrest HS Gina Jere Freshman Learning Center Tutor Hillcrest HS Rhonda Cracco Freshman Learning Center Tutor Tinley Park HS Colleen Jelinek Freshman Learning Center Tutor Tinley Park HS Mary Bochenek Freshman Learning Center Tutor Bremen HS Sue Bednarski Freshman Learning Center Tutor Bremen HS Carmel Blackmore Freshman Learning Center Tutor Hillcrest HS Mitchell Carpenter Sophomore Learning Center Tutor Tinley Park HS Suzanne Hoff Sophomore Learning Center Tutor Tinley Park HS Jodie Reilly Sophomore Learning Center Tutor Bremen HS Liz Collins Math Tutor Bremen HS John Moroz Math Tutor Oak Forest HS Natalie Helberg English Tutor Bremen HS America Mata Bilingual Tutor Bremen HS Araceli Martinez Bilingual Tutor Bremen HS Roberto Sarli Bilingual Tutor Bremen HS Catherine Dewes ALC Tutor Hillcrest HS Michele Dougherty ALC Coordinator Hillcrest HS Margaret Simmons Project Manager Hillcrest HS Patricia Caratachea Receptionist/Secretary Tinley Park HS Ed McDaniel Paraprofessional Oak Forest HS 1 At 7:21 p.m., Mrs. Gleason made a motion to move to closed session to discuss Closed Session collective negotiating matters. Mr. Whitcomb seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated:

Ayes: Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Whitcomb, Mr. Canning, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Ms. Stearns, Mrs. Resler Nays: None At 7:37 p.m., Mrs. Gleason motioned to return to public session. Mr. Whitcomb seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated: Ayes: Mrs. Gleason, Mr. Whitcomb, Mr. Canning, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Kampwirth, Mrs. Resler Nays: None 2 Mrs. Resler announced the following: Announcements Committee of the Whole 9/8/20 6:45 pm Tinley Park HS Board Meeting 9/15/20 7:00 pm Tinley Park HS 3 At 7:38 p.m., Mr. Whitcomb made a motion to adjourn. Mrs. Gleason seconded the Adjournment motion. Voice vote was unanimous.

President Secretary

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