DeKalb Times

Belvidere Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met June 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Board of Education of Community Unit School District #100, Boone, McHenry, DeKalb Counties, Illinois met in a regular meeting June 17, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. at the Districts Central Office, located at 1201 Fifth Avenue, Belvidere, Illinois, which is within the boundaries of said District.

A. Opening Items

Call to Order:

The President called the meeting to order at 5:31 P.M.

Roll Call:

Members present were Mrs. Brenner, Mr. Bucher, Mr. Herrera, Mrs. Houk,

Ms. Maville, Mrs. Whitcomb, and Mr. Zickert.

B. Closed Executive Session of the Board of Education from Section 2 of the Open Meetings Act

The meeting adjourned to closed executive session at 7:04 P.M. for the following:

The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), security procedures, and school building safety and security – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8), and student disciplinary cases – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9).

Member Herrera made a motion and Member Maville seconded the motion to adjourn to closed executive session. The President called the question, and the following members voted.

YEA: Herrera, Maville, Bucher, Houk, Whitcomb, Zickert, and Brenner

NAY: None

Motion passed.

C. Reconvene in Open Session

Open session meeting reconvened at 6:10 P.M. with the Pledge to the American Flag.

Roll Call:

Members present were Mrs. Brenner, Mr. Bucher, Mr. Herrera, Mrs. Houk, Mrs. Maville, Mrs. Whitcomb, and Mr. Zickert.

President Brenner read the Board approved Meeting Norms and Board

Protocol.

Approval of Agenda

President Brenner inquired if any Board member wished to amend or move any items on the agenda.

Hearing none, Member Herrera made a motion and Member Maville seconded the motion to approve the agenda of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education on June 17, 2024, as presented. The President called the question, and the following members voted:

YEA: Herrera, Maville, Whitcomb, Zickert, Bucher, Houk, and Brenner

NAY: None

Motion passed.

D. Public Hearing Regarding District 100s Budget for 2023-24

A Public Hearing was held regarding amending District 100’s Final 2023-2024 Budget.

Hearing no one wished to address the Board, President Brenner closed the public hearing.

E. District Celebrations

1. 2024 Retirees

The Board recognized District 100 employees who retired during the 2023- 2024 School Year to include 11 Support Staff and 10 Certified Staff.

2. 2024 Graduates

Belvidere CUSD 100 awarded 577 students their high school diplomas at graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 18th.

• Belvidere High School graduated 268 students

• Belvidere North School graduated 309 students

• 44 graduates earned their diploma by completing their graduation requirements at Everest Satellite High School

3. 2024 Scholarship Award Recipients

Seniors from Belvidere High School and Belvidere North High School received scholarships totaling over $250,000 towards furthering their education at the annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on May 16, 2024.

4. Champions of Democracy Award

The Voter Services Committee and the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford presented the Champions of Democracy Award to Belvidere North High Schools Student Voice Club.

5. Board Shout Out’s

The following people were nominated by their peers for going above and beyond in District 100.

• Krista Schmalensee – Meehan Elementary School

• Lorena Campos – Seth Whitman Elementary School

• Rebekah Landi, Amber Rather, and Jessica Zych – Washington Academy

• Aly Shillingburg - South Middle School

• Stacey McGuffin – Belvidere High School

• Aaron Gonzales – First Student

6. Board Member Celebrations / Positive Highlights

Board Members recognized the following celebrations and/or positive district highlights.

• Member Maville – A shout out to the principals and staff at each high school for a job well done at the 2024 Graduation Ceremonies.

• Member Houk – Commented on the location of past and current graduation ceremonies, and loved seeing the pride from the students when graduation is held in their stadiums.

• Member Herrera – Echoed Member Houk on having the graduation ceremonies at each of the perspective high schools.

• Member Bucher – Recognized all the students who received scholarships for all their hard work at Scholarship night.

• Member Zickert – Gave a shout out for our retirees and the retirement dinner held in their honor.

• Member Whitcomb – Commended everyone for their role during the Perry Elementary School process.

• Member Brenner – Congratulated the staff on finishing up another school year and especially those working during the summer.

F. Board of Education Committee Reports

1. Educational Services Committee – May 30th

Educational Services Committee minutes were submitted for review and included the following:

• District Scorecard Update for Goals 1 & 2

• Annual Gifted Programming Update

• Conscious Discipline Committee Updates

• District 100 Alternate High School Diploma

• Bilingual Education Program Review (Elementary & Secondary)

• E-Learning Plan

• High School Schedule Proposal

• SchooLinks 3 Year Contract

2. Business Services Committee Meeting – June 4th

Business Services Committee minutes were submitted for review and included the following:

• Strategic Plan Update for Goal 5

• Highland Community College Dual Credit MOU 2024-2025

• Rock Valley College Dual Credit MOU 2024-2025

• Rock Valley College Running Start MOU 2024-2025

• Excess Property Disposal

• Track & Tennis Court Repair RFP

• School Activity Account Request

• ECRA Contract Renewal

3. Policy and Personnel Committee – June 12th

Policy and Personnel Committee minutes were submitted for review and included the following:

• Strategic Plan Update for Goal 4

• Policy 2:40 Board Member Qualifications

• Employee Interest of Non-Resident Students to Enroll in D100 Schools Follow Up

• ROE – Student Support Specialist

• Suspension Pilot Update

• Bilingual Integration Supervisor

• Special Education Supervisor Reorganization

• Organizational Chart Update

4. First Reading of Policy 2:40 Board Member Qualificaitons

G. Hearing of Visitors

Members of the public and employees of District #100 were able to make comments or ask questions of the Board. The following individuals wished to address the board.

Bret Daehler wished to thank the board for his time with the district as he prepares to retire. He has enjoyed attending the monthly board meeting representing BESSA, and expressed this thanks and appreciation to the Board during the negotiation processes.

Hearing no one else wished to address the Board, President Brenner closed the hearing of visitors.

H. Approval of Consent Agenda Items

1. Approval of Consent Agenda Items

2. Minutes

3. Personnel Report

4. Financial Reports

5. Bills

6. Ballot for the Executive Board of Subregion, IL, Northwestern Illinois Association

7. SchooLinks 3 Year Contract

8. ECRA Contract Renewal

9. Highland Community College Dual Credit MOU 2024-2025

10. Rock Valley College Dual Credit MOU 2024-2025

11. Rock Valley College Running Start MOU 2024-2025

12. School Activity Account Request

13. Excess Property Disposal

14. 2024-25 Certified Staff Evaluation Plan

15. Request for Fundraisers

President Brenner inquired if any Board members wished to have any items removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration.

No one wished to pull any items for separate consideration.

Member Herrera made a motion and Member Houk seconded the motion to approve Consent Agenda Items #2-15, as presented.

The President called the question, and the following members voted:

YEA: Herrera, Houk, Bucher, Zickert, Whitcomb, Maville, and Brenner NAY: None

Motion passed.

I. Roll Call Action Items

1. District 100’s Budget Amendment for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024

Member Herrera made a motion and Member Houk seconded the motion to approve District 100’s Budget Amendment for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, as presented. The President called the question, and the following members voted:

YEA: Herrera, Houk, Zickert, Whitcomb, Maville, Bucher, and Brenner

NAY: None

Motion passed.

2. Organic Life Renewal

Member Herrera made a motion and Member Houk seconded the motion to approve the one-year extension of the District Food Management Service Contract with Organic Life for FY25, as presented. The President called the question, and the following members voted:

YEA: Herrera, Houk, Zickert, Bucher, Maville, Whitcomb, and Brenner

NAY: None

Motion passed.

3. High School Schedule Proposal

Member Maville made a motion and Member Herrera seconded the motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the BEA and adjust the 24-25 school year calendar to include weekly late start for high schools, as presented. The President called the question, and the following members voted:

YEA: Maville, Herrera, Zickert, Houk, and Brenner

NAY: Bucher and Whitcomb

Motion passed.

4. District 100 Alternative High School Diploma

Member Herrera made a motion and Member Houk seconded the motion to approve the District 100 Alternative High School Diploma structure, as presented. The President called the question, and the following members voted:

YEA: Herrera, Houk, Maville, Whitcomb, Bucher, Zickert, and Brenner

NAY: None

Motion passed.

5. Additional Sick Days for Employee 061724-A

Member Maville made a motion and Member Houk seconded the motion to approve the additional sick days for Employee 061724-A. The President called the question, and the following members voted:

YEA: None

NAY: Maville, Houk, Zickert, Bucher, Whitcomb, Herrera, and Brenner Motion failed.

6. Notice to Remedy for Employee 061724-B

Member Herrera made a motion and Member Maville seconded the motion to approve the Notice to Remedy for Employee 061724-B, as presented. The President called the question, and the following members voted:

YEA: Herrera, Maville, Whitcomb, Zickert, Bucher, Houk, and Brenner

NAY: None

Motion passed.

7. ROE – Student Support Specialist

Member Herrera made a motion and Member Maville seconded the motion to approve the ROE – Student Support Specialist at BHS and WA, as presented. The President called the question, and the following members voted:

YEA: Herrera, Maville, Houk, Bucher, Whitcomb, and Brenner

NAY: Zickert

Motion passed.

8. Suspension Report

Member Maville made a motion and Member Herrera seconded the motion to continue the Suspension Program for next school year, as presented. The President called the question, and the following members voted:

YEA: Maville, Herrera, Bucher, Houk, and Brenner

NAY: Whitcomb and Zickert

Motion passed.

9. Bilingual Integration Supervisor

Member Herrera made a motion and Member Maville seconded the motion to approve the addition of a Bilingual Integration Supervisor, as presented. The President called the question, and the following members voted:

YEA: Herrera, Maville, Houk, Whitcomb, and Brenner

NAY: Zickert and Bucher

Motion passed.

10. Special Education Supervisor Reorganization

Member Herrera made a motion and Member Houk seconded the motion to approve the Special Education Supervisor Reorganization, as presented. The President called the question, and the following members voted:

YEA: Herrera, Houk, Maville, Bucher, Zickert, Whitcomb, and Brenner

NAY: None

Motion passed.

11. Possible Action to Approve the 2024-25 Administrative Contract for 9- Month Administrator / Belvidere North High School Dean

Member Houk made a motion and Member Herrera seconded the motion to approve the 2024-25 Administrative Contract for 9-Month Dean at Belvidere North High School for Alexander Lawrence in the amount of $73,500, effective July 1, 2024, as presented. The President called the question, and the following members voted:

YEA: Houk, Herrera, Whitcomb, Maville, Bucher, Zickert, and Brenner

NAY: None

Motion passed.

12. Superintendent’s Contract Extension

Member Herrera made a motion and Member Houk seconded the motion to approve the Superintendent’s Contract Extension. The President called the question, and the following members voted:

YEA: Herrera, Houk, Maville, and Brenner

NAY: Bucher, Whitcomb, and Zickert

Motion passed.

J. Board Discussion

The following items were discussed by the Board of Education:

1. Facilities Master Plan

Administration provided a description of different tiers of possible next steps for District 100, and asked the Board for feedback on these next steps and scheduling of a Special Board Meeting for discussion in July.

2. EL Review of Programs

Rene Mandujano and Frank Mandera provided the Board with a program review of collective data from various groups within the Bilingual departments within the Belvidere School District. The program review was a DRAFT of possible suggestions for improvements over the next five years and beyond. Future developments need to be addressed to target parent/community resources in the future. The program review provided immediate, mid-range, and long-range goals for secondary programming.

Areas Highlighted included:

• Staffing Allocations

• Program Development

• Suggested Timeline of Supports

3. Upcoming Contract Renewals & Reports

K. Administration Reports

The following items were presented to the Board of Education:

1. Superintendent Comments

Member Whitcomb left at 8:48 P.M. and returned at 8:51 P.M.

2. Strategic Plan Update

3. D100 Bilingual Program Review (Elementary & Secondary)

4. Annual Report of the Agriculture Department

5. Annual School Wellness Report

6. 2024-2025 Board Meeting Dates

7. Financial Updates

8. School Activity Reports

• Belvidere High School

• Belvidere North High School

• Everest High School

• Belvidere Central Middle School

• Belvidere South Middle School

9. Department Highlights

10. FOIA Log

11. A Look Ahead to Upcoming District Events

• Policy and Personnel Committee Meeting – July 9

• Business Service Committee Meeting – July 9

• Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - July 15

• Boone County Fair & District 100 Booth - August 6-10

• Educational Services Committee Meeting - August 7

• Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - August 19

• Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - September 16

• Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - October 21

• Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee Meeting - November 6

• Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - November 18

• Triple I Conference in Chicago - November 22-24

• Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - December 16

• Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - January 21

• Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - February 18

• Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - March 17

• Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - April 21

• Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - May 19

• Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - June 16

L. Closed Executive Session of the Board of Education from Section 2 of the Open Meetings Act

Closed Executive Session was not needed.

M. Adjournment

Having no further business to conduct, Member Herrera made a motion and and member Maville seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. The President called the question, and the motion passed on a voice vote.

The meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.

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