BOE Recap

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This regular Board of Education meeting was held in person at the District Office.

The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m.

The agenda was approved.

The board adjourned to closed session at 6:06 p.m. to discuss:

Security procedures, school building safety and security, and the use of personnel and equipment to respond to an actual, a threatened, or a reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees, students, staff, the public, or public property. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8)

The board reconvened to open session at 6:57 p.m.

Mr. Steckling presented the monthly What's Good in 109 report, highlighting:

The 109 Gives Back Thanksgiving Food & Supply Drive (showcasing collections at Wilmot)

CHALLENGE

-Caruso scientists embarking on their annual Halloween Science Spooktacular

COLLABORATE

-South Park holding a very special and memorable Veterans Day assembly and welcoming almost a dozen veterans to the buildng

-Kipling 4th graders hanging out at the grocery store with their teacher and shopping to help those in need

CREATE

-Shepard Baking Club's successful start to the school year!

-Student musicians from both Caruso and Shepard being recognized for qualifying for ILMEA All District 7 Honors Ensembles!

Walden is our featured school of the month, as we showcase the 3 C's in one building:

CHALLENGE: Students learning to navigate robots and new technology in STEAM class

COLLABORATE: 2nd grade classes coming together for some fun activities on Spider Day, like spinning a class web

CREATE: Walden is having their first school musicals in years... the 3rd graders put on a show this week traveling through U.S. music history

Finally, Ms. Bartkowicz's 1st grade class was featured in a video about their "Thankful Tree" project. The board members and administrators were given leaves to write down what they are thankful for and they will be added to the tree!

Mr. Simeck talked about some events that have happened around the district this month. Kipling had Special Someone Day, where students were able to show off work and spend time with someone special in their life.

He spent time in kindergarten at Wilmot, where students had a pajama party reward for demonstrating great behavior and other classes had a visit from the Deerfield Bannockburn Fire Department to show off some of their equipment.

A number of our schools had great Veterans Day events. South Park hosted a wonderful assembly that featured a number of veterans with ties to students. Mr. Kuo, an Army veteran, spoke to four different classes at Walden about his service.

DPS 109 has had and is scheduled to have a number of collaborative meetings. There was a math placement meeting with District 113. The 440 group is scheduling a follow-up math progression data meeting for the spring.

Mr. Simeck congratulated Dr. Dale Fisher, who was recently sworn in as president of AASPA.

He also thanked the board members for their service, as just two days prior was Board Member Appreciation Day in Illinois.

There were no speakers present.

The hearing opened at 7:38 p.m. Per statute, President Montgomery asked for public comment three times. There was no public comment. The hearing closed at 7:39 p.m.

Dr. Filippi said there were none this month.

Dr. Arnold said this agreement allows students who are absent due to COVID would be able to have access to a staff member. It only pertains to COVID. This is a state mandate that DPS 109 must follow.

Dr. Filippi discussed the agreement that allows for time for DESSA members to complete required online trainings.

Dr. Filippi discussed the bid results. We are proactively thinking about this because the time it can take to acquire materials/supplies can be lengthy. He presented different proposals for the board to consider regarding summer construction work. It would be up for a vote next month.

Mr. Simeck presented a recommendation to the board about issues that they could advocate on with other elected officials/organizations.

Meeting minutes were approved.

Personnel items were approved.

Bills for payment were approved.

Destruction of closed session audio was approved.

The report was approved.

The calendar was approved.

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The resolution was approved.

The resolution was approved.

The resolution was approved.

The contract was approved.

Mr. Kuo reported that the finance committee met earlier tonight and got a clean bill of health on the audit.

Mrs. Jakymiw reported that TrueNorth met this month.

Mr. Morrison reported on policy committee. Recommendations from that will be brought forth to the December meeting. They will try to coordinate a meeting in January to review PRESS updates.

There were no speakers present.

Dr. Filippi updated the board on the Village of Deerfield’s plan for a TIF in the downtown area.

Several board members and Mr. Simeck are attending the Triple I conference this weekend in Chicago.

President Montgomery gave Dr. Filippi a shoutout for the clean and successful audit and for recent business awards from ASBO.

The meeting adjourned to closed session at 8:24 p.m.

To discuss: Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliverations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)

The Board reconvened to Open Session following that for the sole purpose of adjournment.

Thursday, December 15, 2022 @ 7 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting