Board Meeting Summary

Glen Ellyn School District 41

April 15, 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 Jessica Buttimer, Ted Estes, Julie Hill, Steve Miko, Tayyaba Syed

Celebration | watch

A #WeAreD41 video story featuring and celebrating the work and career of Hadley Junior High teacher Mrs. Dina Sbarra.

Click here to watch the video.

Presentations | watch

Churchill School Principal Amanda Kanter along with Carol Van Gorp and Katie Lawson presented the Churchill School Improvement Plan and data update.

Click here for the slide presentation.

Public Participation

None

Superintendent's Report | watch

Dr. Kaczkowski and Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Facilities and Operations Eric DePorter shared a full-day kindergarten center project update.

Board Reports | watch

Student Board Reports | watch

Discussion

Board Policy Revisions | watch

Dr. Kaczkowski explained a list of policies that are presented for revisions.

Technology Purchase: Student Web Filtering & Student Monitoring Software | watch

Mr. DePorter presented information about student device management and classroom management service providers. A request for proposals was sent out and proposals have been received. The district is recommending a proposal that will provide cost savings. The Board will vote on this recommendation at the next regular meeting.

Action Items | watch | view documents

Consent Agenda

Approve Probationary (Non-Tenure) Renewal Staff Contracts

Personnel Report

Employment Recommendations
Resignations
Resignations & Retirement
Administration Compensation
Non-Union Exempt Compensation

Approval of Memorandum of Understanding - GEEA - Article III Continuous Improvement

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

Authorization to Designate Signer for Annexation Documents

Board Meeting Minutes

- March 18, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes

- March 18, 2024, Closed Meeting Minutes

(Voted Yes: Bruno, Loebach, Buttimer, Estes, Hill, Miko, Syed)

Recommendations | watch
Board Policy Revisions