KANELAND COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 302

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Kaneland Harter Middle School
1601 Esker Drive, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015 – 7:00 pm
A M E N D E D AGENDA
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
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Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Establishment of Quorum
Approval of Agenda
Introduction of Guests
Board/Superintendent Salutes
Public Comments
Consent Agenda
Action Items:
1. Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll – May 2015
2. Approval of Minutes from the May 5 and May 11, 2015 Regular Meetings
3. Approval of Resignations and Employment of Staff
4. Approval of IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards) Annual Dues
5. Approval of Student Handbook-Second Reading
6. Approval of CAC/FAC Membership Report
Informational Items:
7. Notification of Field Trip
8. Student Suspensions Data Report
9. Budget Amendment Update
10. Technology Device Report
J. New Business
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Report from Maria Dripps-Paulson on the 2015 Fine Arts Festival
Report on IMSA Fusion Program and Approval of Fee
Comparative Data Report
Special Education Report
Approval of Administrator Contracts and Salaries for 2015-2016
Approval of Score Board Bids
Approval of Staff Handbooks-First Reading
K. Superintendent/Board Reports
L. Public Comments
M. Executive Session (Yes/No)
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. 5 ILCS
120/2(c)(1).
2. 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).
3. Student disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9).
N. Possible Action as a result of Executive Session (Yes/No)
O. Adjournment
The full board packet is available at
http://www.kaneland.org/shared/d302/boardpackets/05-27-15.pdf
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 District Office – 47W326 Keslinger Road
Maple Park, Illinois 60151
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2015
MINUTES
Call to Order
The Board of Education of Kaneland Community Unit School District No. 302 met in Regular
Session at Milnamow Administration Center, Kaneland District Office, 47W326 Keslinger Road,
Maple Park, IL 60151, on Tuesday, May 05, 2015 at 7:00 pm.
Roll Call
President Cheryl Krauspe and members Veronica Bruhl, Peter Lopatin, Gale Pavlak, Pedro Rivas
and Teresa Witt were present. Tony Valente was absent.
A quorum was established.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Lopatin, seconded by Bruhl, that the agenda be approved as presented.
Upon call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Bruhl, Krauspe, Lopatin, Pavlak, Rivas
and Witt. Aye - 6; Nay - 0. The motion was carried.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll – April 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 April 30, 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 April, 2015 are herein listed:
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Education Fund, $2,283,305.75; Two Million, Two Hundred Eighty-three Thousand,
Three Hundred Five and 75/100 (Dollars)
O & M Fund, $330,098.43; Three Hundred Thirty Thousand, Ninety-eight and 43/100
(Dollars)
O & M Fund, Land Cash, $313.85; Three Hundred Thirteen and 85/100 (Dollars)
Transportation Fund, $465,034.52; Four Hundred Fifty-six Thousand, Thirty-four and
52/100 (Dollars)
IMRF, $51,394.61; Fifty-one Thousand, Three Hundred Ninety-four and 61/100
(Dollars)
FICA/Medicare, $67,047.19; Sixty-seven Thousand, Forty-seven and 19/100 (Dollars)
FVCC Education Fund, $87,000.55; Eighty-seven Thousand and 55/100 (Dollars)
FVCC Child Care, $4,661.73; Four Thousand, Six Hundred Sixty-one and 73/100
(Dollars).
Payroll
that Julie-Ann Fuchs, School Treasurer, be authorized to issue payroll checks in payment of the
Regular P/R #19 and 20, April 15 & 27, 2013 payrolls for employees of Kaneland Community
Unit School District #302. Amounts expended for April, 2015 are herein listed:
Education, $1,628,955.24; One Million, Six Hundred Twenty-eight Thousand, Nine
Hundred Fifty-five and 24/100 (Dollars)
O & M Fund, $24,989.87; Twenty-four Thousand, Nine Hundred Eighty-nine and 87/100
(Dollars)
Transportation Fund, $105,778.46; One Hundred Five Thousand, Seven Hundred
Seventy-eight and 46/100 (Dollars)
Fox Valley Career Center, $56,636.64, Fifty-six Thousand, Six Hundred Thirty-six and
64/100 (Dollars)
FVCC Child Care, $9,007.05; Nine Thousand, Seven and 05/100 (Dollars).
Resolution acknowledging Teacher Appreciation Week
The Resolution of the Board of Education proclaims and acknowledges that May 4-8, 2015 is
Teacher Appreciation Week.
Motion by Pavlak, seconded by Lopatin that the Board of Education approves and adopts this
Resolution on this 5th day of May, 2015.
Upon call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Bruhl, Krauspe, Lopatin, Pavlak, Rivas
and Witt. Aye - 6; Nay - 0. The motion was carried.
Announcement of Results of the April 7, 2015 School Board Election
Official Canvass Results from Kane County, the Aurora Election Commission and DeKalb
County were included in the Board packet. Totals are as follows:
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Valente Nagel
Elliott Lopatin Witt
Kerry
Pavlak Voorhees
Aurora
15
19
14
12
22
16
14
19
DeKalb
17
22
17
26
39
21
40
34
Kane
Co.
719
864
762
885
1132
870
1107
838
751
905
793
923
1193
907
1161
891
Recognition of Board Service – Mr. Tony Valente was absent.
Members of the Board of Education wished to thank Mr. Tony Valente for his dedication, hard
work, and commitment of time, energy and service on the Board of Education of Kaneland
CUSD No. 302 over the past four years.
Administration of Board Member Oath
State law requires newly elected Board members to recite the Board Member Oath prior to
taking their seats as members of a Board of Education. The Oath was taken by Mr. Ryan
Kerry, Mrs. Teresa Witt, Mrs. Gale Pavlak and Mr. Peter Lopatin.
Adjourn Sine Die
Motion by Bruhl, seconded by Lopatin that the Kaneland Board of Education adjourn sine die at
7:11 pm.
Upon call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Bruhl, Krauspe, Kerry, Lopatin,
Pavlak, Rivas and Witt. Aye - 7; Nay - 0. The motion was carried.
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Call to Order
Session at the Milnamow Administration Center, Kaneland District Office, 47W326 Keslinger
Road, Maple Park, IL 60151, on Tuesday, May 05, 2015 at 7:12 pm.
Roll Call
President Cheryl Krauspe and members Veronica Bruhl, Ryan Kerry, Peter Lopatin, Gale
Pavlak, Pedro Rivas and Teresa Witt were present.
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Reorganization of Board/Election of Officers
Election of President Pro Tem
Motion by Pavlak, seconded by Rivas that Dr. Renee Goier be elected President Pro Tem.
Upon call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Bruhl, Kerry, Krauspe, Lopatin,
Election of Secretary Pro Tem
Motion by Witt; seconded by Lopatin that Dr. Renee Goier be elected Secretary Pro Tem.
The President Pro Tem asked for nominations for the office of Board President.
Krauspe nominated Witt. Bruhl seconded the nomination.
President Pro Tem Dr. Renee Goier turned the meeting over to elected Board President Teresa
Witt at that time.
The President asked for nominations for the office of Board Vice-President.
Pavlak nominated Bruhl. Krauspe seconded the nomination.
Kerry nominated Rivas; there was no second.
The President asked for nominations for the office of Board Secretary.
Rivas nominated Pavlak. Witt seconded the nomination.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Bruhl, seconded by Lopatin, that the agenda be approved as presented.
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Guests were introduced.
Public Comments
Approval of 2015-2016 Board of Education Meeting Dates
Motion by Pavlak, seconded by Lopatin that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the 20152016 meeting schedule as presented.
Motion by Lopatin, seconded by Kerry that the Board of Education approve the 2015-2016
meeting schedule as amended, moving the November 23rd meeting to Monday, November 30.
Monday, June 22, 2015
Monday, July 27, 2015
Monday, August 31, 2015
Monday, September 14, 2015
Monday, September 28, 2015
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Monday, October 26, 2015
Monday, November 09, 2015
Monday, November 23 30, 2015
Monday, December 14, 2015
Monday, January 11, 2016
Monday, January 25, 2016
Monday, February 8, 2016
Monday, February 29, 2016
Monday, March 14, 2016
Monday, April 11, 2016
Monday, April 25, 2016
Monday, May 09, 2016
Wednesday, May 23, 2016
Monday, June 27, 2016
Monday, July 25, 2016
All meetings will be held at Kaneland Harter Middle School, 1601 Esker Drive, Sugar Grove, IL
60554 and will begin at 7:00 pm unless otherwise posted.
Executive Session
Motion by Krauspe, seconded by Bruhl that the Kaneland Board of Education adjourn to
Executive Session at 7:25 pm to discuss:
against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 5 ILCS
120/2(c)(1).
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The Board of Education of Kaneland Community Unit School District #302 reconvened in
Regular Session at 8:17 pm on Tuesday, May 05, 2015 at Milnamow Administration Center,
Kaneland District Office, Maple Park, IL. President Teresa Witt and members Veronica Bruhl,
Ryan Kerry, Cheryl Krauspe, Peter Lopatin, Gale Pavlak and Pedro Rivas were present.
Possible Action(s) as a Result of Executive Session
No action was taken as a result of this Executive Session.
Adjournment
Motion by Kerry, seconded by Krauspe, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Upon voice vote, the motion passed. Aye - 7; Nay - 0.
_________________________________
President, Kaneland #302
________________________________
Secretary, Kaneland #302
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Kaneland Harter Middle School
1601 Esker Drive, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015
MINUTES
Call to Order
Session at Kaneland Harter Middle School, 1601 Esker Drive, Sugar Grove, IL 60554, on Monday,
May 11, 2015 at 7:03 pm.
Roll Call
President Teresa Witt and members, Veronica Bruhl, Ryan Kerry, Cheryl Krauspe, Peter
Lopatin, Gale Pavlak and Pedro Rivas were present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Bruhl, seconded by Lopatin, that the agenda be approved as amended.
Pavlak, Rivas and Witt. Aye – 7; Nay – 0. The motion carried.
Board/Superintendent Salutes
1. Congratulations to Dr. Julie-Ann Fuchs, Associate Superintendent of Kaneland CUSD
302! She was officially instated onto the Illinois Association of School Business
Officials Board of Directors on April 29, 2015 at the Association’s 64th Annual
Conference & Exhibitions. Board service is the highest level of involvement in Illinois
ASBO. Dr. Fuchs applied to be on the board in order to give back to the professional
organization that she has received so much from. “The learning and opportunities
through Illinois ASBO have made a significant positive impact on my professional
career. By being actively involved, I have access to resources, colleagues and
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information that I wouldn’t have access to. I have been able to implement many of these
ideas in my district.” A ten-year Illinois ASBO member, Fuchs has served as Chair of
the Fox River Valley Regional Organization for the past six years. She will serve a threeyear term on the Board beginning in July.
2. Project KC: Dan Rutter, Stacy Gacek, Melissa Zentmyer and Randi Christensen. Those
in attendance spoke about the program and about Project KC’s core values: embracing
individuality, responsible decision making, and positive peer influence. On May 15,
2015, there will be a joint event featuring Project KC and GFRV Operation Snowball for
4th and 5th graders and KSS from 4:30-8:30.
3. Mr. Mark Payton, Director of Buildings and Grounds, has completed the required course
load for the Facilities Management Designation Program of the Illinois Association of
School Business Officials. He presented his Certificate.
Recognition of Retirees and Certified Employee with 25 Years of Service
Our congratulations and very best wishes go to:
 Dennis Brown, Harter Middle School, Social Studies
 Gwen Carlson, Kaneland McDole, Math/RtI Coach
 Tom Dillivan, Kaneland High School, Physical Education
 Joy Dravillas, Kaneland CUSD, Transportation
 Terry A. Gillis, Kaneland CUSD, Transportation
 Carol Goff, Kaneland McDole, LRC Secretary
 Kathleen Haidle, Kaneland John Shields & John Stewart, Program Assistant
 Norm Welker, Kaneland High School, Industrial Tech; and
 Patty Welker, Kaneland High School, English/Language Arts
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Congratulations to Betty Wojnowski for 25 Years of Service to the Kaneland District!
Congratulations to Kaneland students:

Ryan Koeppen for winning 2nd place at the State WYSE (Worldwide Youth in Science
and Engineering) competition.
Choir, Band, and Art students who have won awards:
 Students who made District 9 ILMEA Choir: Katelyn Blaszynski, Amy Croft,
Nicole DiSandro, Aimee Frost, Anna Hayman, Abigail Heinicke, Zach Justus,
Ryan Koeppen, Rachel Miller, Ben Mitchinson and James Tockstein.
 Students who made All-State ILMEA Choir: Amy Croft, Anna Hayman, Ryan Koeppen,
Rachel Miller and James Tockstein.
 Students who made All-State Honors Choir: Katelyn Blaszynski and Ben Mitchinson.
 Students chosen to represent Kaneland at the ASCA National Conference: Rachel Miller
and Ben Mitchinson.
 Millikan Vocal Competition Prize Winner: Rachel Miller.
 Student who made District 9 ILMEA Orchestra: Noble Hwang.
 Student who made District 9 ILMEA Band: Michael Krause.
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Student who made District 9 ILMEA Jazz Band: Katelyn Blaszynski.
Kaneland Krier Staff:
 Shannon Gilkey 5th Place in IHSA State for Headline Writing.
 Gabby Cano named to the All State journalism team.
 Jack Coyle and Jarod Erlandson competed at State in news writing.
 Michelle McCracken competed at state in editorial writing.
 Emma Wallace competed at State in infographic design.
IHSA Sectional winners on April 25:
 Jarod Erlandson for news writing, Emma Wallace for infographics,
Amelia Likeum for yearbook caption writing, Samantha Schrepferman for broadcasting,
Shannon Gilkey for headline writing, Michelle McCracken for editorial writing.
IJEA (International Journal of Education and the Arts) AWARDS:
 Gabrielle Cano - named to the All State Journalism team.
 Print publication - 3rd place overall best newspaper.
 Website - 2nd place overall best website.
 Gabrielle Cano - 1st place for advertisement.
 Dean Divizio - 2nd place for photography and 3rd for review writing.
 Michelle McCracken - Honorable mention for editorial writing.
 Brandon Park - Honorable mention for editorial cartoon.
 Sam Wolf - 3rd place for sports writing.
 Jack Coyle, Katrina Paulick and Gabrielle Cano – 2nd place for infograph.
Students who did well at the Conference Literary Festival:
 One act play - Lenora Murphy, Critic’s Choice!
 Critical essay - Chris Diehl, 1st Place.
 Poetry - Michelle Schneider, Stephen Gannon, McKayla Helm and Lenora Murphy - 2nd
Place.
 Short story - Michelle Schneider and Natalie Davis, Honorable Mention.
McKayla Helm 2nd Place, and Jacora Hamaker, Critic’s Choice!
ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS:
Jason Carlquist
Ryan Koeppen
Courtney Diddell
Julia Lennon
Jarod Erlandson
Andrew Lesak
James Fell
Aislinn Lodwig
Emily Grams
Michelle McCracken
Anna Hayman
Raymond McGarvey
McKayla Helm
Rachel Miller
Olivia Hutar
Meghen Nance
Madison Jurcenko
Samantha Payton
Allison Kadampelil
Sabrina Pilkington
Rachel Keske
John Purnell
Blaine Rivas
Michael Sorenson
Michael Stanley
Nicholas Steers
Caitlyn Strasser
Hannah Wallace
Anna Wendling
Morgan Withey
Sarah Wolfe
Joshua Yeggy
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Kaneland Harter Middle School Bowlers:
Sponsors/Coaches: Kris Weiss and Charri Trembley
 Mabel Cummins
 Tyler Farrey
 Jacob Anderson
Mr. Peter Goff, Kaneland High School Athletic Director, commended senior athlete, Madison
Jurcenko, on achieving IHSA Academic Recognition and All-State Honorable Mention in
Tennis.
The guests were introduced.
Public Comments
Mr. Jay Strang of Elburn commented on the current wrestling room at Kaneland High School is
very important to the wrestling program.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Lopatin, seconded by Bruhl, to approve the Consent Agenda items as amended.
K-1: Approval of Treasurer’s Report
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the treasurer’s report as presented.
K-2: Approval of Resignations and Employment of Staff
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Valerie
Blanchette as a Health Assistant at Kaneland John Shields Elementary School, effective at
the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Dominic
Bruno as an Assistant Girls’ Tennis Coach at Kaneland High School, effective April 13,
2015.
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Matthew
Harvell as an Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach at Kaneland High School, effective March
26, 2015.
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that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Ann Marie
Jezioro, a Speech-Language Pathologist at Kaneland McDole Elementary School, effective
at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Laurel
Johnson as a Paraprofessional at Kaneland John Shields Elementary School, effective at
the end of the2014-2015 school year, for the purpose of retirement.
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Lynn
McHenry as a Social Studies Teacher 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 Cindy Miller
as a Physical Education/Health Teacher 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 Angela
Pipenhagen, a Paraprofessional at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School,
effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of John Purnell
as a Wrestling Coach at Kaneland Harter Middle School, effective at the end of the 20142015 school year.
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Diana Silva as
a 3rd Grade Teacher at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School, effective at the end of
the 2014-2015 school year.
that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Betty Benham
Wojnowski as RtI Coordinator at Kaneland McDole Elementary School, effective at the
end of the 2018-2019 school year, for the purpose of retirement.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the re-assignment of Eric Baron from an
Industrial Arts Teacher at Kaneland Harter Middle School to a CTE Teacher at Kaneland
High School for the 2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and with
the yearly salary to be determined pending KEA contract approval. Mr. Baron will
replace retiree, Norm Welker.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Zachary Borgman as
an 8th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher at Kaneland Harter Middle School for the
2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and with a yearly salary to be
determined pending KEA contract approval. Mr. Borgman replaces Jeannie Swanson.
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I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the re-assignment of Jessica Cielak
from RtI Facilitator to RtI Coordinator at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016 school
year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and with a yearly salary to be determined
pending KEA contract approval. This is a new position.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Dylan Dohley, as 7th
and 8th Grade Spanish Teacher at Kaneland Harter Middle School for the 2015-2016
school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at a yearly salary to be determined
pending KEA contract approval. This is a new position.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the re-employment of Sasha Elias, as an
8th Grade Science and Math Teacher at Kaneland Harter Middle School for the 2015-2016
school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at a yearly salary to be determined
pending KEA contract approval. Ms. Elias replaces Brandy Schaafsma.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Michael A. Livorsi,
Jr., as 6th through 8th Grade Industrial Arts Teacher at Kaneland Harter Middle School for
the 2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at a yearly salary to
be determined pending KEA contract approval. Mr. Livorsi replaces Mr. Eric Baron.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the re-assignment of Kristin Massey from
a part-time (.8) Math Teacher to a full-time Math Teacher at Kaneland High School for the
2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and with the yearly salary to
be determined pending KEA contract approval. Ms. Massey replaces Rebecca Rothecker.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Sara Ann Meyer, as a
bus monitor aide for Kaneland District #302, with a start date of April 22, 2015 for 4
hours daily, being paid an hourly rate of $12.00. Ms. Meyer replaces Lori Innocenti.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Morgan Padalik, as a
4th Grade Teacher at Kaneland McDole Elementary School for the 2015-2016 school year,
with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at a yearly salary to be determined pending KEA
contract approval. Ms. Padalik has been hired for an additional section of 4th grade due to
a shift/movement in enrollment. This is not a new position.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the re-assignment of John Pavlak from
Dean at Kaneland High School to a Physical Education Teacher at Kaneland High School
for the 2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and with the yearly
salary to be determined pending KEA contract approval. Mr. Pavlak will replace retiree,
Tom Dillivan.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Karissa Pitstick as a
7th Grade English/Language Arts and Communication Skills Teacher at Kaneland Harter
Middle School for the 2015-2016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and
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with salary to be determined pending KEA contract approval. Ms. Pitstick replaces Erin
Cuenot.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the re-assignment of Rebecca Rothecker
from a Math Teacher to an RtI Interventionist at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016
school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and with the yearly salary to be
determined pending KEA contract approval. Mrs. Rothecker replaces Jessica Cielak.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Mallory Stoffregen, as
an English/Language Arts Teacher at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016 school
year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at a yearly salary to be determined pending
KEA contract approval. Ms. Stoffregen replaces retiree, Patty Welker.
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve a one-month leave of absence for
Jonathan Britz, an Early Childhood Paraprofessional at Kaneland Blackberry Creek
Elementary School from April 23, 2015 through May 24, 2015 for the purpose of providing
at-home care for his sister who has been released from the hospital but unable to be placed in
a physical rehabilitation facility.
K-3:
Approval of Destruction of Audio Recordings from Closed Session Meetings in October
2013
that the Kaneland Board of Education hereby approves of the destruction of the audio cassette
tapes of Executive Session Meetings from October, 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.
K-4: Approval of Minutes from the April 13, 2015 Regular
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the Minutes of the April 13, 2015 Regular
Meeting as presented.
K-5: Approval of Disposal of Vehicles – Fox Valley Career Center
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve of the disposal of the following vehicle when it is
no longer needed for auto classes. Specific information is as follows:
Vehicle/VIN Number:
2000 Ford Explorer XLT/1FMDU73E6YZA11965
K-6: Approval of continued participation in the ROE Safe Schools Program for 2015-2016
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the continued participation in the Kane County
ROE Safe Schools Program for the 2015-2016 school year and directs the Superintendent, Renee
Goier, to execute the Letter of Agreement required for participation.
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K-7: Approval of VALEES Salary and Benefit Recommendation for 2015-2016
that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the VALEES Salary and Benefit
Recommendation for 2015-2016 as presented.
The following information was presented to the Board of Education, as required, for
informational purposes only, requiring no action.
K-8: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests – Report
Dr. Julie-Ann Fuchs received and responded to three (3) FOIA Requests:
Date
Received
04/12/15
Date
From
Responded
04/27/15
Charlene
Roche,
SmartProcure
04/17/15
05/04/15
Darrell
Jordan,
Attorney at
Law, Aurora
04/27/15
04/27/15
Jerry Elliott,
Citizen,
Sugar Grove
Township
Request
Time
SmartProcure is submitting a commercial FOIA 1.0
request to Kaneland CUSD 302 for an
electronic record (without scanning or printing)
of purchase ordered dated 2010-01-01 to
current for 1) Purchase order number or
equivalent, 2) Purchase order date, 3)Line item
details, 4) Line item quantity, 5) Line item
price, 6) Vendor ID number, name, address,
contact person and email address
All documents regarding the deposit account
2.0
identified on Kaneland CUSD #302 documents
as RBS Citizens Bank, whether or not this
account is currently active, including, but not
limited to: 1) The Master Account Agreement,
2) All RBS Citizens Bank rules and regulations
regarding this account, 3) The account APY
and how it is paid, 4) Clear identification of all
parties having the ability to transfer funds in to
or out of this account, 5) The Master
Collateralization Agreement regarding this
account including the identification of the Third
Party and all Third Party Rules, Regulations
and Caveats.
Certificate of Tax Levy and Levy Calculation
1.0
Page for 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009.
No action is required by the Board of Education.
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K-9: Student Suspensions Data Report
Below is a chart with the student suspensions since the previous School Board meeting. The
suspensions are related to misconduct at school and on the bus. The parents of the students have
waived their right to a hearing by the Board of Education and all suspensions are ten days or less,
so this report is simply intended to provide data for School Board review. Specific disciplinary
trend data is shared each spring in an annual report.
Student;
All Misconducts
04-03
04-04
04-05
04-06
04-07
04-08
04-09
04-10
04-11
04-12
In-School
Suspension (days)
Out-of-School
Suspension (days)
Bus
Suspension
(days)
2
Saturday
School (days)
2
10
5
1
2
1
1
.5
.5
K-10: Notification of Field Trip
According to Board Policy 6.240 – Field Trips, the Board must be notified of field trips that
extend beyond a 200-mile radius of the school or overnight. The administration approved the
field trips listed below:
Group
Date
Purpose
KHS
June 7To participate in a summer tour of
Madrigals 15, 2016 Spain, which will provide the
students with a culminating
performance opportunity
Destination
Catalonia
Region of
Spain
Number Funding
TBD
Students
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of Donations
L-1a: On behalf of Mrs. Jill Maras, Principal at Kaneland High School, Michael Purcell,
Educational Services 6-12, Lorna Code, LRC Director and Kaneland Community Unit School
District #302, Dr. Renee Goier acknowledged a very generous donation made by Mr. and Mrs.
Dennis Goodenough. The donation of $1,000.00 is for the purchase of library books in honor of
Tyler and Olivia Goodenough. We sincerely appreciate the generosity of Mr. and Mrs.
Goodenough and thank them for their kindness and dedication to Kaneland students. Mrs. Lorna
Code, Media Specialist, will write a thank you letter.
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L-1b: On behalf of Mrs. Francine Eggleston, Director of Special Services at Kaneland CUSD
#302 and Kaneland Community Unit School District #302, Dr. Renee Goier acknowledged a
very generous donation made by the Kaneland Special Needs PTA. The $2,000.00 donation
went toward the purchase of AlphaBetter student desks. The AlphaBetter desks allow students
the choice to stand or sit while in the classroom. These desks are equipped with a footrest bar
that allows students to swing their feet providing extra movement while keep them focused on
their tasks. We greatly appreciate their interest and contribution to our students. The
Superintendent will write a thank you letter.
Motion by Bruhl, seconded by Kerry that the Kaneland Board of Education approve and
acknowledge the specified donations listed above with grateful appreciation.
L-2: Approval of Student Handbook Changes – 1st Reading
Each year, building administrators review student handbooks and recommend changes in
language or practice. Student handbooks are an extension of Board Policy. As such, the changes
to the handbooks are approved utilizing the same policy review process. On Monday evening,
building administrators reviewed the proposed changes to the handbooks. Those changes were
included in tonight’s Board packet. Following discussion, the Board was asked to approve the
changes on first reading. Approval on first reading still allows for any outstanding issues or
questions to be clarified prior to the handbook changes coming back for approval on second
reading on May 27. There was discussion among board members about the dress code,
consequences for tardies and options for family participation in student directories.
Motion by Krauspe, seconded by Bruhl that the Board of Education approve the recommended
student handbook changes on first reading.
Upon call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Bruhl, Kerry, Krauspe and Pavlak, with
reservation. Lopatin, Rivas and Witt voted Nay. Aye - 4; Nay - 3. The motion was carried.
L-3: Board Meeting Minutes
In previous meetings, board members have discussed the need for someone other than the board
secretary to take minutes at regular meetings. After consideration of options, the recommended
option is to hire a staff member, with priority given to the Superintendent’s Administrative
Assistant, to attend meetings for the purpose of taking minutes.
Motion by Lopatin, seconded by Kerry that the board approve the pay rate of 1.5 times the
hourly rate, pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act, for the Superintendent’s Administrative
Assistant to take minutes at regular open session school board meetings.
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L-4: Approval of School Bus Bid
At the April 27, 2015 Board meeting, the Board discussed the options related to the school bus
bid, which included costs for the purchase of 5 or 10 buses and also the cost of leasing 30 buses.
As a reminder, on April 7, 2015, the administration opened bids from two vendors for the
purchase of new buses. The bid specifications requested pricing for 5 or 10 new 71-passenger
buses, as well as a two-year least for 30 buses. Any new school buses would replace existing
school buses. The purpose of these options is to determine the best solution for replacing an
aging bus fleet with many miles.
After thoughtful analysis, the FAC has recommended that the Board consider leasing 30 buses.
Included in tonight’s packet was a list that the FAC developed of the pros and cons related to
purchasing and leasing and a conservative financial analysis showing the lease information for
the first three years.
After hearing feedback from the Board throughout the past weeks, it appears that the Board is
hesitant to enter into a lease agreement without additional discussion and exploration of options.
In the meantime, the administration needs to place an order so that we have some new buses for
next year. At this time, Dr. Fuchs hesitantly recommended that the Board approve the purchase
of 5 new buses for next school year and asked the Board for direction for what information is
needed prior to making a decision to order 5 additional buses and/or leasing a portion of the bus
fleet.
1. Motion by Bruhl, seconded by Rivas that the Board of Education direct the
administration to purchase 5 school buses for the 2015-2016 school year from MidWest
Transit Inc., in the amount of $420,040, which includes 5 trade-in buses with a trade-in
amount of $25,600.00.
Upon call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Bruhl, Kerry, Rivas and Witt. Krauspe,
Lopatin and Pavlak voted Nay. Aye - 4; Nay - 3. The motion was carried.
2. Motion by Kerry, seconded by Krauspe to rescind the previous Motion.
Upon call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Bruhl, Kerry, Krauspe, Lopatin, Pavlak
and Witt voted Aye; Rivas voted Nay. Aye - 6; Nay - 1. The motion was carried.
3. Motion by Kerry, seconded by Witt that the Board of Education direct the administration
to purchase 10 new school buses for the 2015-2016 school year from MidWest Transit,
Inc.
Upon call of the roll, the following members voted Aye: Bruhl, Kerry, Rivas and Witt. Krauspe,
Lopatin and Pavlak voted Nay. Aye - 4; Nay - 3. The motion was carried.
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L-5: Approval of School Fees for 2015-2016
It is the time of year for the Board to establish the school fees for the 2015-2016 school year. At
the April 13, 2015 Board of Education meeting, the Board discussed the school fees for next
year. The FAC is recommending to the Board that all fees remain the same as this year with one
exception. The FAC is recommending that the Board consider increasing the textbook fee for
Grades 6 through 8 by $20.00. When the FAC reviewed the comparative data for other districts,
they noted that middle school fees are typically somewhere between the elementary and high
school fees. The FAC would like to review all fees in the fall for the purpose of establishing a
long-term plan for the annual task of setting school fees.
Textbook and Curriculum-Related Fees
The 2014-2015 textbook and curriculum-related fees are as follows:
Textbook Fees
Early Childhood
Kindergarten
1st-5th Grades
6th-8th Grades
9th-12th Grades
$ 60.00
75.00
130.00
130.00
175.00
Curriculum-Related Fees
Technology (Grades 1-12)
Technology (Kindergarten)
Technology (Early Childhood)
Driver Education
Early Childhood
(2015-2016 Proposed fee: $150.00)
55.00
27.50
22.00
250.00*
50.00
Note: * In order for the Board to establish a Driver’s Education fee of $250.00, a public hearing
is required. This hearing is scheduled for May 11, 2015.
The current textbook and curriculum-related fees have been in place since the 2006-07
school year.
Discretionary Fees
HS Parking
HS Sports Fee
HS Club Fee
MS Sports Fee
MS Club Fee
HS Class Play/Musical
MS Drama (Plays)
Kindergarten Ext. Day
$ 180.00
150.00
60.00
120.00
35.00
60.00
35.00
250.00/month; $150/month (Free or Reduced Lunch)
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Note: The discretionary fees were increased beginning in the 2012-2013 school year.
Hot Lunch Prices
As a participant in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Kaneland is required to follow
all federal guidelines related to the program. At the beginning of 2010-2011, our food service
director, Mrs. Gigi Gochee-Statler, was notified of a new rule under the Healthy, Hunger-Free
Kids Act of 2010 that the district must follow. The new provision establishes requirements for
school food service authorities about setting fee prices for hot lunches. The compliance rate for
student hot lunches for the 2015-2016 school year will be $2.70. Our current hot lunch price for
students is $2.65, so we will need to increase the price of hot lunches by $.05.
Additionally, in order to be consistent with the student price increase, we are recommending that
the hot lunch price for adults also be increased by $0.50, which would make next year’s hot
lunch price $3.20 for adults.
Current Hot Lunch Prices
Student Hot Lunch
Adult Hot Lunch
Milk
$2.65
$3.15
$ .30 ($24.00/1st sem., $25.00/2nd sem; $48.00/year)
2015-2015 Recommended Hot Lunch Prices
Student Hot Lunch
$2.70
Adult Hot Lunch
$3.20
Milk
$ .30 ($24.00/1st sem., $25.00/2nd sem; $48.00/year)
Free and Reduced Lunch Data
Dr. Fuchs included in tonight’s Board packet an updated chart that included the participation
numbers in the Free and Reduced Lunch program for the Board’s review.
Motion by Lopatin, seconded by Krauspe that the Board of Education approve the School Fees
for the 2015-2016 school year as presented except removing the driver’s education portion of
fees. The recommendation includes the following:
1. An increase to the Textbook Fee for grades 6 through 8 in the amount of $20.00, bringing
the total textbook fee for that level to $150.00;
2. The hot lunch price for both students and adults increase by $.05; and
3. All other fees will remain the same as the 2014-2015 school year.
Pavlak, Rivas, with reservation, and Witt. Aye – 7; Nay – 0. The motion carried.
L-6:
Approval of Driver’s Education Fee with Public Hearing
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For many years, the district has had a waiver from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE),
which allowed the district to charge students $250 for their driver’s education fee. On July 14,
2011, Public Act 96-734 was amended. Subject to the rules of the State Board of Education for
the Amended Act, a school district may charge a reasonable fee, not to exceed $50, to students
who participate in the course, unless a student is unable to pay for such a course, in which event
the fee for such a student must be waived. However, the district may increase this fee to an
amount not to exceed $250 by School Board Resolution following a public hearing on the
increase, which increased fee must be waived for students who participate in the course and are
unable to pay for the course. For students at Kaneland High School, the ability to pay fees is
determined in accordance with the guidelines set for the National Free and Reduced Lunch
program.
Dr. Julie-Ann Fuchs provided a summary of the revenue and expenses for the driver’s education
program for the 2013-2014 school year.
A public hearing was held this evening, May 11, 2015. The purpose of the public hearing was to
gather information that will help the Board of Education make a decision on the Driver’s
Education Fee of $250.00 at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016 school year. The Board
reviewed Public Act 96-734.
I. Call the Public Hearing to Order:
The public hearing on the 2015-2016 Driver’s Education Fee was opened at 9:53 pm.
II. Brief Overview of Changes:
Dr. Julie-Ann Fuchs described the history of the fee and the purpose of the hearing.
III. Public Comment: Public comments were invited on the driver’s education fee, keeping
in mind the guidelines stated earlier in the meeting. The Board does not generally
respond to public comments at this time. Discussion would usually take place after the
hearing as the fee is discussed and adopted.
IV. The public hearing closed at 9:55 pm.
V. Discussion/Action on the 2015-2016 Driver’s Education Fee by the Board of Education.
Motion by Krauspe, seconded by Witt that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to
establish the 2015-2016 Driver’s Education Fee for Kaneland High School at $250.00 as
presented.
L-7: Approval of Bid for Copy Paper
On April 6, 2015, sealed bids were opened for copy paper for the 2015-2016 school year.
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In tonight’s Board packet, Dr. Julie-Ann Fuchs included a tally sheet on the sealed bids from all
vendors. Paper 101 had the lowest bid at $40,190.70 and has supplied the district with paper in
prior years.
As a point of reference, the district will spend about $13,000 less on paper bid next year. The
reason next year’s bid is lower is primarily due to the continued efforts to reduce the use of paper
across the district, as more and more tasks can be conducted on-line and without printing. After
reviewing the current inventory, we included 500 less cases in this year’s bid packet.
Motion by Bruhl, seconded by Krauspe that the Board of Education direct the administration to
purchase copy paper from Paper 101 in the amount of $40,190.70 for the 2015-2016 school
years.
L-8: Approval of Bid for Fire Inspection Systems
On April 23, 2015, sealed bid were opened for fire system inspections for the 2015-2016 school
year through the 2017-2018 school year. A tally sheet was included in tonight’s board packet for
each of the bids. The bids ranged in price from $60,666.00 to $91,548.00 for three years. F.E.
Moran is the apparent low bidder at $60,666.00. Mr. Mark Payton, Director of Buildings and
Grounds, has checked references, and believes that F.E. Moran will be able to meet the needs of
the district.
As a point of reference, the district will spend approximately $2,000 less for this service in the
2015-2016 than this year. However, after publically bidding this service for the past three years,
the district has saved approximately $15,000 per year and will continue to do so for the next
three years.
Motion by Lopatin, seconded by Kerry that the Board of Education direct administration to
execute a contract with F.E. Moran for the inspection of sprinklers, fire extinguishers, and fire
alarms in the amount of $20,222.00 each year for the 2015-2016 school year through the 20172018 school year.
L-9: Approval of Bids for Disposal and Recycling Services
On May 5, 2015, sealed bids were opened for disposal and recycling services for the 2015-2016
school year through the 2017-2018 school year. A bid tally sheet was included in tonight’s
board packet.
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For this year’s bid, the district requested pricing information for three years. It is disruptive to
the operational services to change out all of the disposal and recycling receptacles each year.
Waste Management has the low bid of $1.90 per yard for disposal services and $1.10 per yard
for recycling services for the 2015-2016 school year. Additionally, the three-year prices from
Waste Management are lower overall than the other vendors; Waste Management is our current
provider.
Motion by Pavlak, seconded by Rivas that the Board of Education approve Waste Management
as the service provider for disposal/recycling services for the 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 20172018 school years in the following amounts:
Waste Management-Item
Disposal Services – cost per yard
Recycling Service – cost per yard
Yard Waste Service – cost per yard
Construction Waste Service – cost per yard
2015-2016
2016-2017 2017-2018
$1.90
$1.94
$1.99
$1.10
$1.12
$1.15
$12.50
$12.81
$13.19
$10.00
$10.25
$10.55
L-10: Health Insurance Renewal Recommendation
This is the time of year when the district receives its annual health insurance renewal costs. Dr.
Julie-Ann Fuchs provided information related to this year’s health insurance renewal
recommendation in tonight’s Board packet. It included a dependent update, a Kaneland
Employee Benefit Trust Fund (KEBTF) update, renewal information, and multiplier information
for the tiers. Dr. Julie-Ann Fuchs also included in the Board packet a summary page showing
the cost differences for each employee group from this year to next year for review.
Throughout the year, the committee has continued to monitor the number of dependents being
added to the plan. With a self-insured health insurance plan, as the number of dependents
increase, the amount of claims also increases. The amount of claims comprises a significant
portion for the overall cost of the plan. An updated table of dependent information was included
in tonight’s Board packet.
Dr. Julie-Ann Fuchs and Lynn McHenry would like to thank the members of the health insurance
committee for their time and input throughout this year. The committee members are: Susan
Acksel, Sharon Beck, Eileen Brettman, Sheri Jenny, Christy Kukovec, Suzanne Satterfield and
Chris Sears. Gale Pavlak has served as the Board liaison throughout the year. Stephen Morcos
and Angie Love, of Hub International Midwest, the District’s insurance brokers, were in
attendance at the majority of the meetings. They provided much of the research that was
necessary for the committee to be able to complete its work. The health insurance committee
will begin meeting in September to further explore opportunities for savings on the district’s
health insurance program.
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Motion by Krauspe, seconded by Lopatin that the Board of Education approve the health
insurance recommendations:
1. Approve the renewal as presented, with a decrease in premiums;
2. Approve the premium holiday for the month of June for employees and the District;
3. Approve the Board’s contribution rate of 95% toward employees and 50% toward all
other tiers for any employee that is added to the health insurance plan as a result of the
Affordable Care Act.
L-11: 2014-2015 Budget Amendment Proposal
The Board approved the 2014-2015 budget at the September 8, 2014 Board meeting. At that
time, the contract with the Kaneland Education Association (KEA) had not yet been settled. As
such, Dr. Fuchs put enough money in the budget to allow for the settlement, but now it is time to
make adjustments to the budget. Additionally, there were some other significant changes that
were reflected in the budget amendment, which was included in tonight’s board packet.
In order to amend the budget, the Board will need to use the same procedure as for the budget’s
original adoption. These requirements include:
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Posting a notice of budget hearing and availability of budget for public inspection for at
least 30 days prior to the budget hearing,
Adopting amended budget at a public meeting held after the budget hearing,
Posting the amended budget on the district website; and
Submitting the amended budget electronically is ISBE within 30 days of adoption.
As a result of the budget amendment, the operating budget is now balanced. Included in the
board packet was a budget summary for the Board’s review. At the June 22, 2015 Board
meeting, Dr. Julie-Ann Fuchs will present the budget amendment on the State budget form.
Motion by Lopatin, seconded by Bruhl, that the Board of Education approve the proposed 20142015 Budget Amendment to be made available for public inspection with the final Budget
Amendment, including a Public Hearing, to be approved at the June 22, 2015 Board of Education
meeting.
L-12: Approval of Technology Replacement Purchases for 2015-2016
At the March 24, 2015 Board meeting, the Board approved the purchase of technology
equipment for the 2014-2015 school year in the amount of $225,000.00. The new equipment has
been used to provide students with an engaged learning environment and the integration of
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important skills into the teaching of core academic subjects. Additionally, the equipment was
used to successfully participate in the PARCC assessments.
Included in the board packet was a summary of recommended replacement equipment that Mr.
Tim Wolf, Director of Technology, has identified as the need for next year. The plan includes
the purchase of approximately 500 Cromebooks and 16 carts for a total cost of approximately
$160,000.00. Mr. Wolf also need to purchase one unit with five servers for the new camera
system at Kaneland High School, which is estimated to cost between $30,000 and $40,000.00.
The money for this equipment has been included in the financial projections and in the
technology budget for the 2015-2016 school year.
Motion by Bruhl, seconded by Lopatin that the Board of Education approve the purchase of
technology devices for the 2015-2016 school year as presented.
L-13: Approval of Auditing Services for 2015-2016 through 2017-2018
At the February 9, 2015 Board meeting, the Board reviewed the Request for Quotation and
timeline related to selecting an auditor for the 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years. The
quotations were due on April 7, 2015. On April 9, 2015, Dr. Fuchs and three members of the
Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) reviewed the proposals. At the April 13, 2015 meeting, the
Board selected the interview team and interviews with the auditors were held on April 27, 2015.
After the interviews, the team debriefed and recommended to the Board of Education that they
select Sikich to perform auditing services for the district for three years. The interview team also
briefly discussed the desire for Sikich to perform a CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report) for the District, but it was felt that this discussion would best be served by having the
Board engage in conversation.
Motion by Lopatin, seconded by Krauspe that the Board of Education direct the administration to
engage Sikich to perform the annual financial audit, including a CAFR for Kaneland CUSD
#302, and also to perform the annual financial audit for Fox Valley Career Center for the school
years 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17, with the fees as presented.
L-14: Approval of Schedule for Additional Architect
At the April 27, 2015 Board meeting, the Board asked to wait to determine the interview
schedule for the new additional architect. In waiting, the new Board members would be seated
and have an opportunity to participate in the process.
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There are four firms that the Board approved to be interviewed, which include DLR Group,
Larson & Darby Group, Wight & Company, and Wold Architects and Engineers. Each firm
participated in a building walk-through on May 6, 2015 with Mark Payton, our Director of
Buildings and Grounds.
Tonight, the Board should determine which members will participate in the process.
Additionally, two members (Matt Harvell and Paul Ross) of the Facilities Planning Committee,
Mark Payton, Dr. Todd Leden and Dr. Julie-Ann Fuchs would like to be present for the
interviews.
Below is a suggested schedule for interviewing the four firms, allowing one hour per firm. Dr.
Fuchs anticipates that each interview will last approximately 45 minutes, and then the group
would have approximately 15 minutes to debrief between interviews.
Interviews:
Board Approval:
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 – 5:30-9:30 pm @ District Office
Monday, June 22, 2015.
Motion by Pavlak, seconded by Kerry that the Board of Education select members to participate
on the interview team for the architect and approve the interview date and board approval date as
presented.
Members to participate: Veronica Bruhl and Gale Pavlak. Teresa Witt will be a back-up.
L-15: Approval of Purchase of FFA Leased Bus
At the June 13, 2011 Board meeting, the Board of Education approved the KHS Future Farmers
of America (FFA) club to begin leasing a 2012 14-passenger white activity bus. This size of bus
has allowed the FFA to travel to various events and competitions without needing to use a 71passenger bus, especially given the small number of students participating in these types of
events.
As part of the arrangement, the FFA allowed other groups in the district to use their bus when it
was not being used for FFA. At this time, the FFA lease is over and they will need to return the
bus. The FFA bus has approximately 14,500 miles on it and could be purchased for $33,260.00.
The FFA is not able to purchase the bus, however, after talking with the Director of
Transportation and the FFA advisor, we believe that it may be in the best interest of the district
to consider purchasing this bus. It is well cared for and has low mileage. A new activity bus
would cost approximately $45,000.00.
Motion by Kerry, seconded by Lopatin, that the Board of Education direct the administration to
purchase the FFA bus from MidWest Transit in the amount of $33,260.00.
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L-16: 2014 Final Tax Extension Report
The District has received the final property tax extension amounts from Kane and DeKalb
Counties. When the District submitted its levy in December, 2% was added to the expected levy
amounts to ensure that the district received the allowable amount within the tax cap law
(PTELL). For 2014, the final new property growth of $4,269,388 came in slightly above the
projected estimate of $3,400,000. The actual equalized assessed value (EAV) of $691,200,863
came in slightly higher than the projected estimate of $690,771,048. The projected decline in
total EAV from 2013 was -0.51% and the actual decline in total EAV from 2013 was -.45%.
The composite capped operating tax rate for 2014 is $6.085400. The composite bond and
interest tax rate is $1.502304 for a total composite tax rate of $7.587704. The total tax rate
increased this year by $0.215425. Under the tax cap, it is expected that when the EAV declines,
the tax rate will increase.
The 2014 total operating extension that will fund the 2015-2016 budget is $42,062,337, which is
$885,697 less than what was projected in December. The 2014 tax extension will bring $8 of
new operating money to the District.
When the levy differs from the legal limits of the Property Tax Cap, the counties send us a report
showing an across the board proration of all capped funds. The district is normally given an
opportunity to adjust this proration according to the needs in each fund.
Included in tonight’s Board packet was a summary worksheet that shows the final tax rates and
extensions for each county, as well as the total amount. The report also includes the information
from tax year 2013 to be used as a comparison. The report included two columns at the top of
the summary sheet that indicated the Kane and DeKalb TIF (tax increment financing) amounts.
The TIF amounts are reduced from the District’s Total EAV during the time of the TIF. The
EAV amounts shown in the report reflect actual EAV with TIF amounts already deducted.
These TIF amounts are then added to the EAV in the municipality where the TIF is located. This
is the third tax year where the district has been affected by a TIF. The estimated revenue
associated with the TIF that has been redirected to the municipalities is about $41,400 for this tax
year. Also included was a copy of the 2014 levy calculation page that was used in December for
the Board’s review.
No action on the part of the Board of Education was required.
L-17: Approval of Curriculum Purchase relative to Online and Blended Learning
At the board meeting on April 23, 2015, the Educational Services Department shared the work
that has been occurring over the 2014-2015 school year to develop a collaborative among local
district related to Online and Blended Learning.
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To support the first priority of Homebound / Hospitalized Students and those in need of Credit
Recovery, there is a need to purchase access to developed online coursework that is rigorous,
aligned to standards and easy to interact with. The collaborative previewed several prominent
vendors and received quotes from the vendors that most closely matched the needs identified.
The vendor that emerged through this process was Edmentum. Edmentum offers a broad
rearrange of engaging coursework, presented in a self-paced environment. The coursework
includes 5 AP classes, world language classes, a bank of CTE courses, Middle School level
coursework in addition to the core courses.
Kaneland has been using similar materials for many years in our Credit Recovery area. Access
to these materials is seen as vital to our basket of offerings to meet the needs of all of our
students.
Pricing: The collaborative has negotiated a 5 year contract that leverages the volume of its
members. The product cost for 5 years is $83,250.00, payable in yearly installments of
$16,650.00; training costs for implementation is $2,750 which includes consultation on planning,
kickoff implementation training and ongoing support for a total cost of $86,000.00 over 5 years.
Motion by Krauspe, seconded by Witt that the Board of Education approve the purchase of
Curriculum relative to Online and Blended Learning as presented.
Superintendent/Board Reports
There were no additional board reports.
Public Comments
Pam Voorhees of Maple Park spoke on the issue of buses. She does not agree with purchasing
10 buses; the Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) recommended the leasing option to the Board
of Education.
Executive Session
Motion by Pavlak, seconded by Bruhl that the Kaneland Board of Education adjourn to
Executive Session at 11:20 pm to discuss:
against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
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2. 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).
Action as a result of the Executive Session this evening
Expulsion of Student: Motion by Lopatin, seconded by Bruhl that the Kaneland Board of
Education approve the expulsion of Student #124538 for the duration of the 2014-2015 school
year and the 2015-2016 school year, said expulsion to be held in abeyance pending the student’s
attendance and completion at the Regional Safe Schools Program at Mades-Johnstone Center in
St. Charles, IL.
The Board of Education of Kaneland Community Unit School District #302 reconvened in
Regular Session at 12:49 pm on Monday, May 11, 2015, at Kaneland Harter Middle School,
Sugar Grove, IL 60554. President Teresa Witt and members, Veronica Bruhl, Ryan Kerry,
Cheryl Krauspe, Peter Lopatin, Gale Pavlak and Pedro Rivas were present.
Adjournment
Motion by Bruhl, seconded by Kerry, that the meeting be adjourned at 12:50 pm.
Upon voice vote, the motion passed 7-0.
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President, Kaneland #302
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Secretary, Kaneland #302
05-11-15
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KANELAND COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #302
Office of the Superintendent
47W326 Keslinger Road
Phone: (630) 365-5111
Fax: (630)365-9428
27 May 2015
TO:
FROM:
RE:
Members of the Board of Education
Dr. Renee Goier
Amended 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 Betty
L. Anderson as a Math Teacher at Kaneland Harter Middle School, effective at the end of
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of
Angela Bateman as a 4th Grade Teacher at Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary
School, effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
Betty Borg as a Paraprofessional at Kaneland High School, effective at the end of the
2015-2016 school year, for the purpose of retirement.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the release of Ernest Byrd as
a contracted route driver for Kaneland CUSD #302, effective May 15, 2015.
Darlyne Dwyer as an Early Childhood Teacher at Kaneland Blackberry Creek
Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education accept, with regret, the resignation of Gene
Heinsohn as a Welding Teacher at the Fox Valley Career Center, effective at the end of
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the release of Dale Weir as a
contracted route driver for Kaneland CUSD #302, effective May 11, 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:
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I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Karla
Baumrucker as a 6th Grade Cross Categorical Special 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 KEA contract approval. This is a new position.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Dominic
Bruno, as the Sophomore Girls’ Basketball Coach at Kaneland High School for the 20152016 school year, with a stipend to be determined pending KEA contract approval. Mr.
Bruno replaces Matt Harvell.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Breanna Ferris
as a Speech-Language Pathologist at Kaneland McDole Elementary School for the 20152016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at a salary to be determined
pending KEA contract approval. Ms. Ferris replaces Ann Marie Jezioro.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the Rachael Hall as a part-time (.4)
8th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher at Kaneland Harter Middle School for the 20152016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at a salary to be determined
pending approval of KEA contract. Ms. Hall replaces Susan Acksel for KEA release time.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the re-employment of Tara Jerbi as
Dean of Students at Kaneland Harter Middle School for the 2015-2016 school year. This
position is now an administrative position with a salary of $54,000.00 and a start date of
July 1, 2015.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Ryan Malo as
Dean of Students at Kaneland High School for the 2015-2016 school year. This position is
an administrative position with a salary of $60,000 and a start date of July 1, 2015. Mr.
Malo replaces John Pavlak.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the Trevor McKeown as an 8th
Grade English/Language Arts Teacher at Kaneland Harter Middle School for the 20152016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and at a salary to be determined
pending approval of KEA contract. Mr. McKeown replaces Dennis Brown, retiree.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the re-assignment of Beth Miller
from a Cross Categorical Paraprofessional at Kaneland High School to a Special Education
Teacher/Case Manager 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 KEA contract
approval. This is a new position at Kaneland High School.
I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the re-assignment of Christine
O’Connor from LRC Secretary to 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 her continued salary rate. Ms. O’Connor replaces Angela
Pipenhagen.
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I move that the Kaneland Board of Education approve the employment of Diandra
Schroeder as a Health Aide at Kaneland John Shields Elementary School for the 20152016 school year, with a start date of August 17, 2015 and paid at an hourly rate of $19.49.
Ms. Schroeder replaces Valerie Blanchette.
I move that the Kaneland board of Education approve the employment of Carrie Wilquet
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 KEA contract approval. Ms. Wilquet replaces Kimberly Mangano.
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Phone: (630) 365-5111
Fax: (630)365-9428
27 May 2015
TO:
FROM:
RE:
Dr. Renee Goier
Reporting of Student Suspensions
Below is a chart with the student suspensions since the previous School Board Meeting. The suspensions
are related to misconduct at school and on the bus. The parents of the students have waived their right to
a hearing by the Board of Education and all suspensions are ten days or less, so this report is simply
intended to provide data for School Board review. Specific disciplinary trend data is shared each spring
in an annual report.
Student;
All Misconducts
05-1
05-2
05-3
05-4
05-5
05-6
05-7
05-8
05-9
05-10
05-11
05-12
05-13
05-14
05-15
In-School
Suspension (days)
Out-of-School
Suspension (days)
3
3
1
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
.5
1
1
1
1
1
1
Bus Suspension
(days)
Saturday School
(days) or Middle
School Lunch
Detentions
J-5
Phone: (630) 365-5111
Fax: (630)365-9428
27 May 2015
TO:
FROM:
RE:
Dr. Renee Goier
Approval of Administrator Contracts and Salaries for 2015-2016
Administrator salaries and administrator single year contracts are reviewed annually.
Administrators who work under single year contracts have contracts that expire June 30, 2015.
Administrators who are currently working in multi-year contracts all have contracts that expire
on June 30, 2016. Therefore, all administrator contracts will expire on June 30, 2016. However,
salaries for administrators working with multi-year contracts need to be considered at this time.
It is recommended that administrator salaries for 2015-2016 include a 2.5% increase.
In addition, two new administrators are recommended for contract. It is recommended that they
be hired as deans, a position that has been changed to administrator. These new positions are not
additional positions, as they are a change in classification. Tara Jerbi is recommended for hire as
the Dean of Harter Middle School. Ms. Jerbi served in that position during the 2014-2015 school
year. Ryan Malo is recommended for hire as the Dean of Kaneland High School. Mr. Malo
would replace the current dean who has requested to return to a teaching position.

KANELAND COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 302

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