Board Meeting Summary

Glen Ellyn School District 41

November 18, 2024 Regular 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

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In Attendance

President Dr. Robert Bruno, Vice President Jason Loebach, Secretary Jess Buttimer, Ted Estes, Julie Hill, Dr. Steve Miko, Tayyaba Syed
Student Board members Alessia D’Argento, Helen Manak, Tess Reinmann

Celebrations and Recognitions | watch

Superintendent Dr. McHugh thanked and honored Benjamin Franklin School PE teacher Ian McCausland for his quick action to help a student who was experiencing a medical emergency in the lunchroom.

In honor of Board Member Appreciation Day, Dr. McHugh shared his appreciation for each Board member for their dedication and commitment to District 41.

Presentations

School Improvement Plans | watch

Superintendent Dr. McHugh presented an overview of School Improvement Plans. He introduced the school principals and they presented high level goals each school has identified. Board members commented on the presentations and asked questions.

Public Participation None

Superintendent’s Report | watch

Dr. McHugh provided information and updates about the Kindergarten Center, Kindergarten Preregistration, Illinois School Report Card, Strategic Plan Review, Immunization Report, Busing, and Superintendent Community and Student Advisory Councils.

Board Reports | watch

Student Board Reports | watch

Discussion

School Maintenance Project Grant | watch

Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Facilities and Operations Eric DePorter shared information about a matching grant opportunity that will support a Forest Glen School project.

2024-2025 Fiscal Year Levy | watch

Mr. DePorter explained the calculation for the December 2024 tax levy. Board members asked questions and engaged in conversation about the levy.

Technology Software Purchase: Evaluwise | watch

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Dr. David Bruno explained the request for a new employee evaluation system.

Forest Glen Passive Optical Network – Fiber Re-termination Change Order | watch

Director for Innovation and Technology Andrew Peterman presented information about the results of the fiber testing and the needs moving forward.

Action Items | watch | view documents

Consent Agenda
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

-Vandalism

-Board meeting minutes of October 21, 2024