Board Meeting Summary
Glen Ellyn School District 41
September 18, 2023 Regular Board Meeting
Meetings are video streamed live online and the videos are archived on the District website, Click Here.
In Attendance
President Robert Bruno, Vice President Jason Loebach, Secretary Jess Buttimer, Ted Estes, Julie Hill, Tayyaba Syed
Board Focus Group with School Exec Connect | watch
School Exec Connect summarized the search process including a number of focus groups and a community survey. The information will inform a Superintendent profile that will guide the selection of the next superintendent. They conducted a focus group with the Board by asking guiding questions to generate conversation about the district and the search for a superintendent.
Public Hearing on the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget | watch
Public Comment - None
Celebrations and Recognitions | watch
New Certified Staff Recognition
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Dr. David Bruno welcomed new staff and presented a video that was shared with all staff at the annual welcome back staff assembly.
2023 INSPRA Communication Awards | watch
Dr. Kaczkowski congratulated the communications department on being awarded two Illinois School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) excellence awards for the #WeAreD41 Video Series as well as the Connect 41 community newsletter.
Public Participation | watch
Presentations
Student Attribute Presentation: Abraham Lincoln Elementary School | watch
Abraham Lincoln Principal Sarah Rodriguez and Assistant Principal Brian Schremp presented about the sense of belonging in their school. The theme this year is “Lincoln is a spot for everyone.” They shared activities connected to the theme that are happening this year at Lincoln.
Superintendent's Report | watch
Dr. Kaczkowski shared that the annual Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits Report for 2022-2023 School Year and the report of IMRF employees over $75,000 for the 2022-23 school year have been presented to the Board and will be posted on our website as required by Illinois School Code.
Dr. Kaczkowski reminded the Board that District 41 was awarded a $250,000 federal grant to enhance the district’s work in the area of mental health. She shared that she will be bringing forward the first round of requests related to the funding of this grant. The focus of this grant will be to investigate and make available a menu of mental health resources to families. Throughout this year the district will expand menu options to include supports such as parent coaching, parent education, group and individual supports as well as home visits and wrap around services. Dr. Kaczkowski explained that the DuPage Regional Office of Education is also making this topic a priority. As the district looks forward to a sustainability plan, it is very likely that the county will assist in this process which is important because the grant funds are only for one year.
Board Reports | watch
Discussion
Fund Transfers | watch
Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Facilities and Operations Eric DePorter explained the annual fund transfers that will be brought to the October meeting for Board approval.
Five-Year Capital Project Plan | watch
Mr. DePorter and Executive Director of Buildings and Ground Dave Scarmardo provided an overview of the five-year facilities plan. Mr. DePorter provided details about the list for summer 2024 projects that will be coming up. They both answered Board member questions related to future projects.
Closed Session
Action Items | watch | documents
Consent Agenda
Personnel Report
Approve Job Description: Registered Nurse with IEP Approval
Monthly Financial Reports
Disposal of Surplus Property
Donation and Gifts
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Report
Investment Schedule
Monthly Revenue/Expenditure Summary Report
Expense Summary
School District Payment Order
Summary of Bills and Payroll
Treasurer's Report
Vandalism
Board Meeting Minutes
August 14, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes
August 14, 2023, Closed Meeting Minutes
August 21, 2023, Special Meeting Minutes
August 30, 2023, Special Meeting Minutes
Recommendations | watch
Resolution Authorizing Commencement of Social Media Litigation
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Buttimer, Loebach, Hill, Estes, Syed)
Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Glen Ellyn District 41 and B.R. Ryall YMCA for Before and After School Programs
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Buttimer, Loebach, Hill, Estes, Syed)
Approve the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Buttimer, Loebach, Hill, Estes, Syed)
Approve Summer 2024 Capital Plan
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Buttimer, Loebach, Hill, Estes, Syed)
Authorization to Prepare the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget
(Voted Yes: Bruno, Buttimer, Loebach, Hill, Estes, Syed)
Adjourn to Closed Session
UPCOMING MEETINGS
- Tuesday, September 26, 2023, Special Board Meeting, Central Services Office, 6:30 p.m.
- Monday, October 2, 2023, Committee of the Whole Meeting, 6:30 PM, Hadley Jr. High School, 240 Hawthorne Blvd, Glen Ellyn
Monday, October 16, 2023, Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting, Hadley Jr. High School, 6:30 p.m.
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Location: 793 North Main Street, Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
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