Board Briefs
May 26, 2022
Deerfield Public Schools District 109
Email: communications@dps109.org
Website: www.dps109.org
Location: 517 Deerfield Road, Deerfield, IL, USA
Phone: (847) 945-1844
Twitter: @DPS109
Board Meeting Details
This regular Board of Education meeting was held in person at the District Office with no pandemic-related capacity limit. In-person public comment was available for attendees.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Meeting Agenda
3. Recognition: What's Good in 109
Superintendent Simeck shared highlights from around the six DPS 109 schools.
Highlights include:
-Kindy Round-Up across the district
- Kipling artists
- South Park guest librarians
- Early Learners ABC Countdown
- Walden philanthropy fair, bagel breakfast and honoring our Destination Imagination global 3rd place winner
- Wilmot is the featured presenter this month!
You can see his presentation below.
4. Legislative Update
President Montgomery thanked Congressman Schneider for his visit and his support of COVID funding for schools through the pandemic.
5. Superintendent's Report
Mr. Simeck spoke on school shootings and issues surrounding firearms causing the death of students. Mr. Simeck invited Dr. Fillipi to speak about DPS109's safety and emergency procedures. He thanked Congressman Schneider for his participation in the Board of Education meeting and involvement with the community.
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Ms. Ford summarizes COVID-19 SHEILD numbers currently. Ms. Ford thanked parents for submitting at-home tests, reporting symptoms to the building nurse, and keeping children home if they're feeling unwell.
Dr. Dale Fisher noted that we continue to have difficulty finding substitutes due to COVID-19-positive staff shortages.
Mr. Simeck congratulated upcoming graduates of Caruso Middle School and Shepard Middle School on May 31.
6. Community Participation Relative to Matters on the Meeting Agenda (Policy 2:230)
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
7.1. Freedom of Information Requests (Policy 2:250)
7.2. Science & Social Studies Curriculum Update
7.3. ISBE Consolidated District Plan for Federal Grant Application and Management
7.4. Architect of Record - Arcon Associates
7.5. FY22 Amended Budget
Dr. Filippi proposed an amended budget in response primarily in anticipation of bills anticipated for the Caruso Auditorium.
7.6. Resolution to Set a Public Hearing - Interfund Transfer from Education Fund to Operations & Maintenance Fund
ACTION ITEMS
8.1. Consent Agenda*
Personnel items were approved.
Bills for payment were approved.
8.2. Approval of Amended 2022-2023 Public School Calendar for Elections Day
8.3. April Treasurer's Report
8.4. Recommendation to Approve Life Safety Work
8.5. Recommendation to Approve LED Lighting
8.6. Recommendation to Approve Olson Transportation Renewal
8.7. Resolution to Approve Treasurer & Assistant Treasurer
8.8. Resolution to Approve Surety Bond of Treasurer & Assistant Treasurer
8.9. Recommendation to Approve the Sale, Donation, Recycling, or Disposal of Surplus Material & Equipment
8.10. Recommendation to Approve the ISBE Consolidated District Plan for Federal Grant Application and Management
8.11. Recommendation to Approve the DESSA Collective Bargaining Agreement
8.12. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from April 21, 2022 (Policy 2:220)
The meeting minutes were approved.
8.13. Approval of Closed Session Meeting Minutes from April 21, 2022 (Policy 2:220)
8.13. Approval of Closed Session Meeting Minutes from April 21, 2022 (Policy 2:220)
9. Committee Reports (Policy 2:150)
Mrs. Jakymiw reported on True North's budget update.
The Policy Committee received a PRESS packet with recommendations and will be planning a meeting for the future.
10. Open Community Participation (Policy 2:230)
11. Board/Superintendent Other
Mr. Simeck congratulated Dr. Bialk for earning his doctorate degree.
12. Adjournment
Upcoming School Board Meetings
Thursday, June 16, 2022 @ 7 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting
Thursday, July 28, 2022 @ 7 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting