Board Meeting Summary

Glen Ellyn School District 41

February 12, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education provides a "Board Meeting Summary" after each Board meeting. The summary includes a brief description of the main topics and action items. These summaries are not meant to replace minutes. The minutes for each meeting are approved and posted after the next regularly scheduled meeting. We hope these summaries provide some basic information and context around the reports, presentations and action items. For the full packet of information including presentations and reports, Click Here

Meetings are 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, Steve Miko, Tayyaba Syed

Student Board Members: Evelyn Carle, Kiera Boynton, Carlos Quintero

Presentation

Abraham Lincoln School Improvement Plan/Data | watch

Principal Sarah Rodriguez and Assistant Principal Brian Schremp presented initiatives at the building as well as MAP and IAR data. They spoke about action steps and efforts happening at the school level to continue to support student success. They also presented information about Humanex staff climate/culture data and their School Improvement Goals for 2023/24.

Public Participation | watch

Reports

Superintendent’s Report

ECRA Group Update | watch

Dr. Kaczkowski and Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Accountability Dr. Kris Webster introduced John Breesch and Adam Cibulka with ECRA Group. They explained how ECRA elevates the work of a Strategic Plan through modeling of predictive growth targets and other accountability measures. Board members asked questions and engaged in conversation about ECRA’s services.

Board Reports | watch

Student Board Reports | watch

Discussion

Special Education Transportation Contract | watch

Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Facilities and Operations Eric DePorter provided a summary about the special education transportation contract proposal. The district recently went out to bid along with Glenbard District 87. Safeway transportation was the lowest bid. He also shared information about the timeline.
Intergovernmental Agreement with D87 for Special Education Transportation Services | watch

Mr. DePorter expanded on the information previously provided to the Board about a transportation intergovernmental agreement proposal with Glenbard District 87.
Technology Purchases: Student Chromebooks | watch

Mr. DePorter also provided an update on the annual purchase of Chromebooks. This purchase was budgeted for and will come out of the technology department budget.
2024-2025 School Year Student Fees | watch

Fees have been held steady for the past few years. It is recommended to keep the fees the same again this school year.

Action Items

Consent | watch | documents

Personnel Report

Monthly Financial Reports

-Disposal of Surplus Property

-Donation and Gifts

-Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Report

-Investment Schedule

-Monthly Revenue/Expenditure Summary Report

-School District Payment Order

-Summary of Bills and Payroll

-Treasurer's Report

Board Meeting Minutes

-January 22, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes

-January 22, 2024, Closed Meeting Minutes