Board Briefs
June 8, 2020
Deerfield Public School District 109
Website: dps109.org
Location: 517 Deerfield Road, Deerfield, IL, USA
Phone: 847-945-1844
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DPS109/
Twitter: @DPS109
In order to comply with Governor Pritzker's Stay-At-Home order due to COVID-19, the District 109 Board of Education held June 8, 2020, Board of Education Meeting virtually. No one was onsite at the District Center, our regular meeting location. Members of the public could listen to the meeting by calling a designated number. For open/community participation we created a dedicated voicemail line for public comment.
Thank you for your flexibility during this time and please stay well.
Public Hearing
A public hearing was held concerning the transfer of $500,000 from the Transportation fund to the Education fund.
There were no comments.
Superintendent's Report
Dr. McConnell discussed the end of the school year and device drop off going on at each school. He shared his appreciation for the middle school principals and their drive-by graduation celebrations. Dr. McConnell also discussed the updated state guidance and how summer school will be online this year.
Update on 2020-2021 Superintendent's Search
Dr. Linda Yonke and Dr. Ben Martindale of School Exec Connect gave an update on the process for the upcoming 2021-22 Superintendent search. Details and a schedule of timelines will be shared next week in the Board of Education section of the District 109 website.
Action Items
The consent agenda was approved.
Personnel items were approved.
Bills for payment were approved.
The destruction of closed session recordings was approved.
The treasurer's report for April 2020 was approved.
The meeting minutes were approved.
The interfund transfer of $500,000 from the transportation fund to the education fund was approved.
The annual bank depository was approved.
The annual resolution for serious safety hazards was approved.
The adoption of the prevailing wage was approved.
The designation of interest was approved.
The acceptance of donations was approved.
The amendment to and renewal of the Olson Transportation Contract was approved.
Committee Reports
Policy
The Policy Committee met prior to this meeting to review press suggestions.
Upcoming Meetings
Monday, July 27, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Monday, August 24, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting
Monday, September 21, 2020 - Regular Board Meeting