West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met Sept. 3.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Board Members Present:
Robert Gonzalez, Valerie Brown Dykstra, Ira Lathan, Melody Saperston, Richard Kerns, Christopher Sparks, and Mr. Thomas St. Jules.
Board Members Absent:
None
Board Secretary:
Joy Engfer
Administration present:
Dr. Jeff Craig – Superintendent, Dr. Brent Raby – Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, Angie Smith – Assistant Superintendent of Operations, and Dr. Michael Smith – Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Meeting called to order at 6:05 PM.
1. Opening Items
Procedural: 1.1 Call to Order
Robert Gonzalez, Board President, called the meeting to order and asked the secretary to call the roll.
Procedural: 1.2 Roll Call
Upon the roll call, all members of the Board were present.
Procedural: 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
Robert Gonzalez, Board President, led the pledge of allegiance.
2. Recognitions
Recognition: 2.1 Recognition of Visitors
The following members of the audience wished to have their presence recognized: West Aurora High School, AEA-W, and West Aurora Sports Boosters.
Procedural: 2.2 Public Comment: Identification of Audience wishing to address the Board
No members of the audience wished to address the Board.
Information, Recognition: 2.3 Those Who Make a Difference
Anna Gonzalez, Director of Community Affairs, introduced the West Aurora Blackhawk Sports Boosters. The District would like to highlight the work of a group of parent and community volunteers who have served West Aurora's middle and high school athletic programs for the past 50 years! Their support has included financial contributions totaling over 2 million dollars as well as, of course, positively promoting school spirit and pride! Anna introduced the members of the boosters that were in attendance. The Board thanked them for all of their hard work.
3. Consent Agenda
Action (Consent): 3.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda for September 3, 2019
Resolution: That the Board of Education approve the items contained in the Consent Agenda for September 3, 2019.
Mr. Christopher Sparks motioned, second by Mrs. Valerie Brown Dykstra that the Board of Education approve the items contained in the Consent Agenda for September 3, 2019.
Yea: Mr. Robert Gonzalez, Mrs. Valerie Brown Dykstra, Mr. Ira Lathan, Mr. Richard Kerns, Mr. Christopher Sparks, Mrs. Melody Saperston, and Mr. Thomas St. Jules
Note: All items approved within the consent agenda are listed below.
Action (Consent), Minutes: 3.2 Approval of Minutes from the August 19, 2019 Open and Closed Board Meetings
Resolution: That the Board of Education approve the minutes from the August 19, 2019 open and closed board meetings.
Action (Consent): 3.3 Approval Of The Bill Listing for September 3, 2019
Resolution: That the Board of Education approve the bill listing for September 3, 2019.
Action (Consent): 3.4 Approval of the Personnel Report for September 3, 2019
Resolution: That the Board of Education approve the Personnel Report for September 3, 2019.
4. Information
Information: 4.1 Community Affairs Update to the Board
Anna Gonzales, Director of Community Affairs, addressed the Board with an update on events throughout the district. She highlighted the open house and curriculum nights, grade level meetings at the high school, and the Wally Smith playground dedication at Hill Elementary. The entire update can be found on BoardDocs.
5. Discussion
Discussion: 5.1 Budget Presentation for District 129 and Hope D. Wall Joint Agreement - 2019-2020 - Step 2
Ryan Abrahamson, Director of Finance, addressed the Board on the second part of the budget presentation. The budget hearing will occur at the next meeting. He highlighted some of the important information that was covered previously. The Board had no further questions. The presentation can be found on BoardDocs.
Discussion: 5.2 Asset for Disposal and Purchase of Vehicle
Jeff Schiller, Director of Operations, addressed the board again regarding the proposal to surplus a vehicle and purchase a new vehicle for the operations fleet. The Board had no questions.
6. Comments
Procedural: 6.1 Public Comments: Audience Members Wishing to Speak to the Board Regarding a Non-Agenda Item
No members of the audience wished to address the Board.
Information: 6.2 Superintendent Comments
Dr. Jeff Craig, Superintendent, highlighted the Weisner Center Ribbon cutting. He stated that the event was very successful and we are receiving a lot of media attention. He also thanked Anna Gonzales and her team for their attention to detail on the successful event.
Information: 7.3 Student Board Member Comments
Luis Lopez, Student Board Member, highlighted the recognition of Megan Sporny being the Student Athlete of the Week. He also gave his take on the new food vendor the District is using and was very supportive of the food and options. He also gave a highlight of the football game.
Information: 7.4 Board Member Comments & Dates to Remember
The Board members commented on the class act Weisner Center ribbon cutting. They also enjoyed opening day and visiting the schools and classrooms. The next meeting will be held on September 16, 2019.
7. Adjournment
Action, Procedural: 7.1 Adjourn
Mr. Christopher Sparks motioned, second by Mrs. Valerie Brown Dykstra to adjourn.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries (7-0)
Yea: Mr. Robert Gonzalez, Mrs. Valerie Brown Dykstra, Mr. Ira Lathan, Mr. Richard Kerns, Mr. Christopher Sparks, Mrs. Melody Saperston, and Mr. Thomas St. Jules.
Meeting adjourned at 6:31 PM.
https://go.boarddocs.com/il/asd129/Board.nsf/files/BG4STE72E0C0/$file/9-3-19%20Regular%20Session%20Minutes.pdf
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