001getting used to the new system. Oh, you are right, Mike. We don't have to uh feed into it. So, thank you. Good evening, everyone. I am Dr. Lynn Zeter and I'm the proud school board president of District 230. We want to make sure that I we are you are welcome to the November 19th school board meeting. So at this time, Lisa, could you take the role? >> Here >> if we can all rise for the pledge >> allegiance >> to the flag of the United States of America. to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> All right. Good evening, Dr. Noling. Turn it over to you for your opening remarks. >> Yes. Thank you and welcome to Samber. We have moved officially to our
002new venue for the um next three meetings. Uh first of all, it was uh a short month since we last met. Um and a lot of wonderful things happening at the building. I think the most notable was all three buildings celebrating our local veterans. Um the the events were very different in their format, but incredibly respectful and great opportunities for our students, our staff, and of course our veterans in their community to to celebrate to be celebrated and to to kind of share their experiences with our students. And uh I compliment all three schools and and their student councils on an incredible job um on celebrating our veterans. Uh, also in November, um, it is, um, uh, school board um, members day celebrated on November 15th. So, it was a few days ago, but, uh,
003I would like to read a resolution um, honoring and recognizing our school board members. Whereas, school board members are elected to sit in trust for their diverse communities, and that in that capacity are charged with meeting the community's expectations and aspirations for the public education of their children. can whereas school board members are entrusted with the guardianship in prudent expenditure of tax dollars. They are responsible for maintaining and preserving the buildings, grounds, and other areas of the school district that the community has put their trust. And whereas school board members are responsible for providing leadership that ensures a clear shared vision of public education for their schools that sets high standards for the education of all students, requires the effective and efficient operation of their districts and employs district staff to carry out the day-to-day
004duties of educating district 230 students. And whereas school board members adopt po public policy to give voice to that leadership and employ a superintendent to administer board policy and are responsible for the regular monitoring of district's performance and compliance with state policy. And whereas school board members selflessly volunteer countless hours to public service with no compensation. And whereas school districts face constant challenges and the strong dedicated leadership provided by the District 230 Board of Education has allowed students uh student success to flourish. And whereas employers are supportive of their employees who serve as schoolboard members, generously lending support and time, employers give their employees the opportunity to better serve the needs of the school districts and communities they represent through sometimes tremendous sacrifice to the employer. And whereas decisions made by the school board members
005directly impact the quality of life and safety in their communities, placing them at the front line of local democracy and government. Therefore, be it resolved that we proclaim November 15, 2025 as school board members day as a way to honor those citizens who devote their time and energy for the successful education of all of our children and future leaders. Uh I personally thank all of our seven board members, six here tonight, uh for their countless effort, energy, and and positivity in moving our district forward um many times through very difficult decisions and and and uh and events. Um so on behalf of the administration, our staff, um and our students, thank you for all that you do. >> You're welcome. [applause] >> Thank you. All right. Next on the Oh, you have other things. >>
006No, no amendments. >> No. >> Okay, >> that's it. >> All right. Next, we have our school board representatives. One of our favorite parts of the evening. Good evening. Once again, I am Shelby Oliver, Andrew's student representative to the board. As we approach the end of 2025, Andrew is proud to showcase our building successes and achievements of the year. Because of our accomplishments, Andrew has recently been acknowledged by our surrounding communities and for the third year in a row has been voted Southland's best public high school. We are proud of the positive impact our building has on our community and and are honored as a school to receive the title. This month, Andrew Student Council directly impacted our community by hosting a week-long celebration honoring our country's veterans. First, the student council organized a spirit
007week, uniting our building in respect for each branch of our military. Additionally, the annual veterans donation drive called on students and staff to donate clothes and food which will be delivered to local veterans hospitals and charities. Finally, as a highlight of the week, the student council hosted our annual veterans lunchon where students and veterans alike engaged in conversation, laughs, and a giant game of bingo. Regarding our students extracurricular activities, on November 3rd, Andrew's National Honor Society inducted new members from the classes of 2026 and 2027. With new members having had to complete all 25 service hours and maintain a minimum GPA of a 3.8, the ceremony successfully commemorated a magnitude of hardworking T-Bolts as they continue working hard during their upperassman [clears throat] years, uniting overall as a D230 community. This month, over 100 students
008and staff across the district attended this year's Operation Snowball Retreat. Located at YMCA Camp Duncan, participants and teen staff alike enjoyed a weekend full of engaging activities while learning lessons to utilize in their daily lives. Additionally, motivational speakers in an outdoor ropes high ropes course inspired participants to step out of their comfort zones and become leaders in group settings. Conclusively, the Operation Snowball community cannot wait to reunite at upcoming reunions of the school year. To help fund our prestigious fine arts program at Andrew, the VJ and music community hosted its annual fall craft show this month. Averaging around 2,000 shoppers, the event both supported the small businesses of our community and helped sustain the longevity of our band and colorcard programs for the year. Finally, regarding Andrew's talented performers performers, the orchestas club hosted its
009end of season showcase on November 15th and 16th. The club invites all students interested in dance choreography to participate and have been practicing since the beginning of the school year. The night successfully showcased the talented T-Bolts of our school while inviting our community to experience the overall fine arts programs here at Andrew. Overall, our student has had an our school has had an ecstatic November and we look forward to carrying positive spirits into the end of the year. Thank you. >> Good evening everyone. It is so good to see you all. It is so good to see you all again once for this month for SAGS updates and accomplishment accomplishments. Sorry about my voice. I am currently like really sick. To start off, the Charger closet is finally back and officially open with the students
010and staff donating. Students in need of dress clothes or casual clothes for jobs or job interviews, as well as some charger gear are available to use for this resource for free. The Charger Closet uploaded their weekly schedule on their Instagram for their students to visit during their lunch periods for some free clothes. Last Friday, Stag had their annual veterans breakfast to honor and recognize the efforts of these men and women who sacrificed to our for our country. I had the opportunity to talk and listen to the to these veterans stories and accomplishments. It is such an honor to be able to hear and attend to their needs and as a way to express our appreciation for their dedication and sacrifice. Student council members served the veterans breakfast and the corral performances by magicals and the
011preschoolers were more ways we came together to demonstrate our gratitude to these veterans. The athletic boosters recently honored and celebrated the fall 2025 season epiphany of a Chargers winners. The Charger winners that highlighted a few a few of our students hard work and dedication shown through their sportsmanship. The NHS ceremony held this past month was a meaningful celebration to recognize the new inductees scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Students, families, and faculty faculty members gathered to recognize these students whose dedication to the school and community were honored throughout this evening. Speeches from an NHS members and staff members were highlighted highlighted the values and responsibility and characters of these charters. SAG had their annual music booster boosters craft fair which was filled with creativity and a sense of community. Local artisans from the community and staff
012and staff and students came together to fill the atmosphere with truly with venues that hold handmade jewelry, artwork, homegoods, and seasonal treats. The atmosphere truly brought everyone together from all ages. Student volunteers play such an important role in keeping the environment running smoothly. Their enthusiasm has always left a positive impression on those who came to the craft fair. It's always been a pleasure to be here. The summer was filled with features from many opportunities and performances done by our students. I highly urge you all to come to see our music programs winter performance spectrum December 11th and 12th. I will be there, so you definitely don't want to miss that. Um, thank you and have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Good evening everyone. Uh Zena Hassan, our student council president, couldn't be here for the board report.
013However, we have another Samberg superstar up. Uh student council senior president, Mr. Matt Hardock. Matt is uh an absolute outstanding student. He makes his Samberg superstardom felt across an array of activities from, you know, golf team, baseball team, investment club, aces. uh obviously in his student council role, he's been doing some work with the broadcasting club of late and uh him and another senior student have kind of been getting off the ground this concept of CSP which I absolutely love. But um you know we are so lucky to have Matt uh as our student speaker and as a outstanding senior at Samar High School. So without further ado, Mr. Matt Hardik. >> Thank you Dr. Smith. As he said Zena is not here to make it tonight. I'm Matt Hardock, Samberg's senior class president. As
014Samberers enter the month of November, we are thankful for many activities that have been happening around the school. In Samberg athletics, boys and girls cross country went to IHSA State in Peoria. The boys finished ninth in state. Matteo Romero Garcia earned all state honors. For the girls cross country team, Anukica Tran recorded the eighth fastest time in Samberg history for girls cross country runner at Dwight Park. This past weekend, six members of our girls swimming and diving team advanced to IHSA State in Westn. Also, Samberg's winter athletics teams are starting games off this week. Our performing arts center has been a busy time this month as well. Samberg's orchest troop delivered three amazing performances after months of preparation. This year's show titled What's My Name? included dances featuring songs with a name in the title.
015Samberg's bands performs in front of a standing room only crowd at the fall band concert title. Uh the concert featured all of our bands ensembles as well as collections of future Samberg musicians from the district 135 junior high levels. The student council hosted the annual veterans lunchon in the performing arts center and OPAC foyer. Samberg student council members were able to speak with veterans and serve them lunch while Samberg's band and choir students showed their talents in the presentation group. Samberg's co-curriculars are also ramping up their competitions. Samberg's chess team recently placed third at the Argo Invitational. Samberg's Scholastic Bowl recently hosted its solo bowl invite. Samberg's speech had 10 students placed at the Revis tournament on November 15th. And additionally, Samberg hosted the W the S SWSC student council convention. It was a great
016success in which students from other school student councils participated and exchanged ideas about leadership and different events in the SWSC schools. This past Friday, 10 former Samberg graduate athletes were inducted into the Samberg Athletics Hall of Fame. It was a great night in the Eagle Gym celebrating this year's class of inductees. For Halloween, Samberg held the fourth annual community trunk or treat. The super fans, Samberg clubs, and students all came together and participated in creating a fun environment where kids can get candy and make crafts. Also, during trunk or treat, Samberg ran a food donation drive and the super fans donated to the Orland Park food pantry. Moreover, student council and super fans also came to honor this week or this month's teacher of the month, Mr. Drew. This week is American Education Week and
017we've had numerous events at Samberg to say thank you to our outstanding teachers and staff. We are so lucky to have a school with so many amazing educators. To conclude, I want to thank you so much for your time and it's been a great opportunity to be working with you all here at District 230. Thank you. [clears throat] Thank you everyone. All right, next we have our student staff spotlight. I stood a little bit farther back so I could actually run so the micros are recognized somewhere across country. I absolutely every step matters. Uh I'm coming up coming up. Uh I it is my absolute pleasure to uh recognize uh Matteo Romero Garcia for earning all state recognition 16th place overall in the IHSA state cross country meet at deweiler park. Let's give him a
018round of applause for that. Samber cross country just has such a great culture and just such a great representation of our school and Matteo is just right at the front and center of that positive culture. He has a presence on the course. Uh, and I practiced when when he's running around. I was able to see him on all the turns and we were tracking him on the phone as he was coming down the different mile splits. His his time at Deweiler, I think, was the fifth fastest in the history of the Samberg cross country program. If you know about the storied list of runners in the history of the program, uh, that's a that's a pretty special accomplishment. So, uh, beaming with pride. I hope he felt that coming back from Pure. I know I
019did as I was coming back from Peoria uh a few Saturdays ago. So, uh recognizing Mattail for the 16th finish. Hopefully, we still got some track season on the way. So, uh you know, he he was an all-state um member of recognition last year in track. So, hoping that this is his first visit of the year cup here. So, our first many. So, once again, congratulations to Taylor. I was not going to run to the podium. Um, Mr. Olsson was unable to be here tonight. So, I'm super proud to be able to be here and recognize um our athletic director, Jen Dodie, who's going to speak about our Charger athlete being honored tonight. >> I agree, Dr. Augustine. I'm more of a power walker than you are. Um, I am honored to be able to
020talk about Stag senior cross country athlete Jack Krasinski. Jack embodies our athletic department's motto of the Charger way of positive presence, high character, and a growth mindset. Jack is a three-time SWSC allconerence runner, capping off this past season with a first place finish. He is a three-time IHSA state qualifier, once in track and twice in cross country. Hopefully, he'll be up here in track season again. Um, with a 20th place finish at this year's meet with a time of 142674, Jack earned all state honors. Jack is the second fan fastest stag runner, less than a second behind our number one runner, Dan Glass, from class of 2000. In addition to all the athletic accomplishments, Jack is an excellent student carrying a weighted gradepoint average of 4.98. Jack is also a member of the National Honors
021Society and the Spanish Honor Society. I am proud to present our allstate cross-country runner, Jack Krzinski. >> Good evening. Uh this month's curriculum spotlight focuses on the critical shift uh in our classrooms from assessment of learning to assessment for learning. Really focusing on embedding embedding formative assessment strategies into our daily classroom instruction. Our teachers are currently applying strategies focused on making learning goals transparent and activating students as resources in the classroom. Specifically, staff are practicing strategies eliciting evidence for learning, like using techniques like mini whiteboards. They're also developing skills that provide feedback and move learning forward and are encouraging peer and self- assessment to help our students take ownership of their own learning. This work ensures that we are constantly using evidence in our classrooms to tailor instruction, maximize the impact of every lesson, and
022directly supports our district goals for supporting and improving student outcomes. Tonight's video showcases how the practices from Mr. West Gonzalez's classroom among teachers across the district um that they've we've been focusing on in our professional learning, how it's coming alive uh as we see it each day across the district. >> [music] >> Forive assessment is an important part of the district 230 instructional framework and is present in classrooms throughout the district. As part of the district 230 professional learning series, we are working collaboratively to unpack the best practices related to formative assessment. You will see this present in classrooms like strength and conditioning and PE, special [music] services, math, and art. I define formative assessment as checking for understanding, making sure that our students know why they are doing what we are doing in class
023and being able to build off what they are doing to monitor their progress and their growth within the semester. >> We see um students producing target trackers, progress monitoring forms. We see students giving each other feedback from peer-to-peer activities >> throughout the semester. Students are tracking their progress. We have a rubric in here that they can identify what it is that they are meeting for when they are reflecting when they are doing the packet. They can look back and see what targets they need to meet. >> Uh we write down our our weights in the packet. And so every week we'll progress 5 to 10 lbs and that's how we kind of track our weight. A lot of these kids are new to weightlifting and we do peer assessments to start the semester off. So
024with their partner, they are going through the lift and checking off whether their partner is doing it correctly or not. >> She checks to see if everyone is knows something by peer assessing. So one one classmate will go with the other and he'll kind of write down their technique and form on a paper. What we're seeing in our instruction is teachers providing very robust rubrics and working through them with the students so the students have a very good understanding of what the expectation is at the end of a product. >> Today was a mid project critique. So what they're looking at doing is give each other advice based on what's called their SI or sustained investigation which they need for their AP portfolio and kind of giving them some ideas or tips or guidance as
025to what they might want to do next. in the project to kind of finish it up and then the students can take that advice or leave it. It's up to them. >> I think that it's a really good way to grow. I love getting feedback and I love giving it cuz I feel like a lot of my best ideas came from feedback from other people. So, it's really helpful. I try to take it as a very positive way. like we don't have to implement the critiques, but I really like I like it because then I can really it helps me move forward in my art cuz sometimes I do get art block and I do not know where I'm going to go next. And these critiques really do help me. >> In order to become
026comfortable with the rubric, we had to start very beginning of the school year talking about what the rubric is, what's expected, um what's needed to get the highest scores in order to get a four or five on the portfolio. Um he showed us like the rubric one time like over everything and then after that he kind of broke it up into little chunks so it wouldn't be like an information overload so that way we kind of understand it a little bit better and we'd understand like what the rubric is looking for and how to even like [clears throat] grade or help out our peers. I think it creates more connections between the students and within the teachers so we can grow together instead of a more competitionlike state and we can improve each other and
027we can all get fours and five. >> It is uh going to help in the long run. Not only are they using the rubric to grade each other, it reinforces what they need to do for their own work and then when we get to the end of the school year when they have to submit, they sit down with the rubric and they score themselves. So they have a pretty good idea of what their source should be when they submit it. >> Um, one thing that we're really focusing on is kind of the metacognition behind that. So [music] students and teachers really considering how am I understanding what the learning process looks like and then using that in my progress towards mastery. >> They're able to do those on their own then. And I always tell
028my students, my staff like this is you time. You tell me what you know. you show me what you know and then I take those slips or activates at the end of class and I basically highlight where we went wrong and a lot of times most of my students went wrong in the same place which helps inform my instruction. I've done Google forms where students select what what they were learning about what their data was how well they did and how they felt about it. I for comments to keep learning about sometimes I a little worried and I proud that I got a good report for October. [clears throat] Another element that we're looking at uh has to do with providing feedback that is impactful and will move learning forward as opposed to potentially shutting
029it down which um our teachers are engaged in meaningful conversation, challenging work um to ensure that that the information and and the product that they're producing and giving to students is is helpful both in the moment but also for parents and support systems to be able to understand where students are and how they're going to moves forward. >> So, the whiteboards are like crucial in my classroom because when the students are able to write their answers and show all their thinking on the whiteboard, I can quickly walk around the room and see what they know, what they don't know, what misconceptions they have, if they're making mistake, and it's just so visible to me and also to others. So, it helps them be like, "Oh, hey, like this student has something different. Let me take
030a look and have that conversation." So, not only are they like looking at each other's work, but I'm able to look at their work and really quickly assess like, yes, they got it, no, they didn't. And then where that would take it. Maybe write down right now if I had a mapping diagram and I said it was one to one, what would that look like? Let's see. The whiteboards do so much. Um, we have these whiteboards here and I also have some that are just sticky on the wall and all of the whiteboards in the room help engage the students so much. they feel like they can take more risks with the whiteboards because they can quickly erase their answer and it's not set in stone. Um, and it just promotes so much more engagement
031and conversation with the students. Do you guys agree? >> They all pass the line test. >> Yeah. >> Okay. You think that they're all not on your table? [clears throat] >> You got a lot of support in here. Amazing. Okay. An important theme in all five PLES has been about a partnership with students. We're trying to empower students uh and we [clears throat] do that by making them partners in the process. [music] >> Hi, I'm Raash. I'm the API here at Carl Sanber High School. I'm about to introduce introduce you to Weson Valas who is the art teacher you saw in the video um I had the opportunity to observe a lesson that he had and while we were talking about what was going to happen I almost jumped out of my chair as he
032was talking about his lesson I'm surprised I didn't I was like hey can I bring a camera in here um and he without you know reservation agreed to it because he's doing such amazing things in his classroom so if you have any questions about feedback we have an expert in the room um and we'd love to share anything that you know you'd like to know Yeah. >> Yeah. I know receiving feedback has to be something really difficult to learn to accept, especially in something as creative as art. As you started to, you know, explore this method, how long did it take till you really saw your students get comfortable receiving that feedback and and running with it? >> It's not a process that we started in that class. Uh, I do this in all of
033my classes. And the idea is getting feedback's not a negative thing no matter what you hear because just like when they leave my classroom and they go to college or they get a job, they're going to get feedback they may or may not like. And you have to understand that uh it's what you do with that feedback that's important. So in my basic classes, we do critiques where it's mostly teacher led. So I can give by example what a critique is. is just giving advice, ideas, and then students start gradually building in. By the time we get to AP, it's more of an expectation. It's more of a team idea. So, to make a short answer long, um the idea is with AP, and that's the class that we saw, um no one's doing it
034by themselves. And I've been telling my class this all year, just I did last year with my class that um what our scores are at the end of the year is going to be a team effort because we're working with each other. We're giving each other ideas and that's how you need to learn to work outside of this class and when you get to college and get beyond. Um this summer when I got our AP scores, I saw we had 100% of our students get a four or higher. Um, I immediately sent out an email to all my students and uh um just said, you know, I'm proud of you guys and uh you guys could have done without each other. So, great job. >> Yeah, that'd be a problem. Thank you. >> I have
035a question. >> I know. Okay, great. Um when when we were looking at what they were working on, I saw post-it notes that said mental health and I also saw one student's work that said anxiety. So I know with artwork it's a creativity in you know a reflection into their soul. How do you balance that in a safe manner as well and it was just intriguing what they were working? >> Yeah. So so with that class with AP the premise is that the whole year is based on them asking a question that they're trying to answer through their artwork. So that student in particular was dealing with um social anxiety and how her artwork can uh help her understand it and work through it. So that's where the anxiety notes were coming from. And then
036the students were giving her just some artistic ideas of how she may want to work with that idea in her artwork. Um and so everyone's different. They don't have to be personal. I want to make sure the students are comfortable. So I show them um I show them actually an example of a student who did a whole portfolio on her love of guinea pigs. Um, so it doesn't have to be deep and personal, but some students, especially in art, that's their one place where they can deal with those um issues or um personal things. >> Thank you so much. >> We have the teachers association, Adam. I'm glad we're here. We don't have a poll. >> Oh, sorry. Committee reports. I highlighted the Wrong thing. >> All right. Next, we can start with education. >>
037All right. Uh the education committee met on November 5th. Uh focused heavily on reviewing the district's performance metrics and detailing key actions for the strategic framework second year. Uh a significant highlight was the 2024 to 25 Illinois school report card results where all three Consolidated High School District 230 schools, Samberg, Stag, and Andrew earned a commendable designation. Uh, impressively, all schools closed the gap toward the top tier exemplary status compared to the prior year, uh, with Andrew and Samberg falling less than half a point shy of the top 10% statewide. Uh, additionally, the district established a new baseline under the state's revised accountability system with its spring ACT performance, reporting 59.3% ELA proficiency and 51.2% math proficiency. Uh, to maintain momentum, Dr. Huffman outlines specific strategic framework year 2 actions for 202526 which include the
038goal of keeping the freshman on check rate at 95% or higher. Uh we're currently at 93.14%. [snorts] Um, key strategies involved finalizing professional learning experiences across core instructional components such as teacher clarity, feedback, and cognitive engagement and determining a formal model to assess the impact of these PLE's on classroom instruction. Um, we also had a first look at the 2025 to 2026 school calendar and a brief review of the teacher conferences um that had the highest percentage of slots filled since 2022. Any questions? >> Okay. Next, Mr. Kelly with student support. >> Yes. Uh, thank you. The meeting began with an update on the strategic framework goals related to chronic absenteeism and discipline. Mr. Oando reported that the chronic absenteeism rate to date was significantly lower than at the same time last school year. There
039have also been notable reductions in total period absences across the first few months of the school year. These reductions are consistent with expectations following the recent change in attendance policy. In terms of safety referrals, it was noted that there has been an increase compared to last year at this time, but this is attributed to the creation of three safety discipline plans for behaviors that last year were labeled misconduct along with an increase in referrals for aggressive behavior. Addressing these types of behaviors is a major focus of attention this year. Uh the committee then reviewed the recently released school report card identifying chronic absenteeism and EL progress to proficiency as key areas where growth could help move our schools from commendable to exemplary status. Uh additional note, we got like the highest A minus ever. Like
040we are so close to exemplary. And just for the nerds in the crowd, uh there's no like clear list of best practices that we can follow to be exemplary. It's just kind of a random cut off. So, I think we did awesome. I think we're exemplary. Uh, all three schools, Mr. Oando and EL leaders from the three schools provided an update on the ongoing EL program review. They highlighted some of the data that the program review team used to analyze current programming and make recommendations for changes. The pro the proposed revisions to the EL service model focus on a progression from EL only courses to heterogeneous academic environments as EL students grow their English proficiency. Dr. Carr provided an update highlighting this month's successful safety and security conference on emergency preparedness hosted at Stag High
041School. She also described the ongoing work on student threat assessments, including established protocols for handling law enforcement or immigration visits on campus. Finally, Dr. Noline reviewed local funding sources, which account for about 75% of district revenue, primarily through property taxes, noting both the opportunities and challenges of the reliance on local funding sources. Next meeting will be a joint committee meeting held on December 3rd. >> Any questions? Great summary. All right. Building and finance member Sarat. >> Okay. So, we met uh Monday night and uh it was a pretty good meeting, very uh detail oriented. Uh we started with Dr. Nelting doing uh some stewardship goals from our strategic dashboard which included uh the five essential survey results, quality of facilities, financial health, and teacher retention. uh one of the items that he pointed out was
042that in calculating our teacher retention percentage, teacher retirements count against that retention number which is interesting but nothing we can do about that. So it does impact the uh retention percentage. Um we then uh reviewed the major projects for uh fiscal year 26 27 and 26 through 28 and there was a brief discussion of some of the items that were on that list that we will continue moving forward uh probably at the January meeting. Um, we then reviewed the results of the recent 10-year life safety uh report and uh we had Nikki, our architect from Studio GC uh review those results with us. Um, there are three classes of violations that are on the report. Um items that are considered to be urgent uh are considered to be immediate hazards and need to be taken
043care of within a year. Required um are necessary for a self- environment and have to be addressed within five years and recommended uh are not immediate hazards and we are not required uh to deal with those items although in a lot of cases we would do that anyway. Um the total cost to address the urgent and required items on the list was $42.5 million. Um we had a discussion then of various funding possibilities um which included bond issuances um and a couple different ways that we would issue the bonds in order to uh cover the cost of the life safety uh uh violation. Uh so we are still working on those. Um we then discussed the HS contract which we are in the final year of potential extensions. So it's recommended that we accept the
044one-year extension and then work on what we need to do next year when that contract does come up for review. Um the cost of the extension is the current CPI which is actually a pretty good deal for us to uh to to take um take them up on that extension. Uh we then went through the treasures report uh noted that revenue is down which we all understood it would be because we still have not got any of the uh taxes although the bills have finally gone out. I can say I did get my bill this weekend. So, bad news for me, good news for the district. Um, but, uh, one of the things that we had considered because of the lateness of these bills was issuing tax warrants. But thanks to, uh, Jeff being on
045top of this, uh, we were within a half hour of uh, moving forward on those warrants and we found out Jeff found out that the bills were going out, so we did not have to issue warrants. So, that saved us some money. So, thank you for that, Jeff. appreciate it. Um, we also then reviewed the financial re uh reports and a review of our investments. Uh, current weighted average yield on our CDs is 4.055, which is still pretty good. Um, we also reviewed the final tax levy, uh, which we will be voting on as a board tonight. Uh we looked at the spring sports bid. Um significant difference from last year, but again that sports bid is based on what the needs are for that current upcoming season. Uh the needs this year are about
046$57,000 less than last year. So that that's a good good thing for us for this year. Uh Dr. Ultim then reviewed the state financing uh discussed a couple issues uh and which also included the possibility that some of the current funded mandates uh may not be funded moving forward. So those are things that we have to keep an eye on and of course could potentially impact um our financial resources. Uh we then did a review of the casualty liability workings comp and cyber security insurance renewal and overall uh the uh premiums either increased slightly at 7% remained constant or had a slight decrease. Uh the workers comp actually went down even though there was an increase in the payroll. So that was that was good news and the cyber security remained flat. Um, we adjourned
047the meeting at 8:39 and uh, our next meeting is the joint meeting on December 3rd. >> Any any questions? We were all there. So, thank you. All right. Next, now it's Adam. I was so excited, Adam, that I could see your face this time. For those in the audience, Dway had a poll and Adam has learned not to sit behind the poll. We want to see his face. So, >> hey, I appreciate the excitement. Uh, [laughter] so good evening everyone. Uh, I want to start by wishing everyone a happy American education week. Uh, we start with this past Saturday being schoolboard members day and thank all of you for your service to our community. Uh, today's a welldeserved educational support professionals day across the nation. Thank you to Christy and our ESPs for your integral
048roles in our buildings. We couldn't do what we do without all of your support. Now, we can't talk about American Education Week without getting a little bit of a lesson from me, the history teacher. [laughter] American Education Week was established in 1921 and it was established because one out of every four World War I draftes was illiterate. Over a hundred years later, our educational duties go well beyond reading, writing, and arithmetic. Our teachers serve our students academically and socio emotionally while preparing them for an array of post-secary options that didn't even exist 100 years ago. This Thanksgiving season, I am thankful for the students and staff that I get to work with every day. American Education Week is a wonderful reminder of how much of a positive impact our schools have on our communities. Thank
049you very much. >> Thank you, [applause] >> Christie from ESP. >> Good evening. Um, thank you very much, Adam. We do appreciate the um comments regarding ESP Association. Um, I would like to take time tonight also to recognize that today is National Education Support Professionals Day. As the current president of the D230 ESP Association, I am honored and proud to represent my fellow co-workers at this evening schoolboard meeting. The D230 staff, which are clerical, security, paraprofessionals, finance, technology, and others, uh, are often unseen heroes of our school district. We are caring, hard-working, compassionate, selfless, and generous individuals who play an essential role in the success of our schools. Our efforts may often happen behind the scenes, but their impact is felt in every classroom, every hallway, every department, and every student's experience. I hope that
050you, the board, the administration, our staff, and the entire community continue to recognize the value and the importance, the commitment, and the dedication that the ESPs bring to our students and to our schools each and every day. On behalf of the ESP Association, I wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving and as always, I thank you for your time tonight. Thank you. Thank you. >> And happy ESP day to all of you. We thank you and you two said it very well. We couldn't do it without you and your team. So, thank you for supporting our students. >> Yeah. Thank you all. >> All right. Next, Miss Waterman, we have a District 230 Foundation update. quickly. Um, uh, the D230 Foundation hosted Legacy Hall ceremony where eight alumni were were inducted. And while that induction
051is very important and meaningful, to me, I think the program really excels when we invite those alumni back into their alma moers to work alongside students. Um and this year fortunately six of those inductees were able to return um to their schools and work with teachers and students. Um next for the foundation, the board members are working on a strategic plan um to um better inform their mission and to better engage with the communities that they serve. Um, finally, we are gearing up for their uh signature annual fundraiser, Whoop It Up, which is scheduled for March 28th. Um, so it'll be here before you know it. Um, and finally, I'd like to introduce one of our newest foundation board members, uh, Melody Tabota, who joins us this evening. Melody, if you can stand up. Right.
052Next, before we go on to public comments, I know we have at least one, Jen. Do we have more than one? >> Yes, there there is one public comment. Um, I would also like to uh I failed to introduce at the beginning. Uh, we do have joining us at the table, Jason Manning, who is our attorney from Hler. So, thank you for joining us tonight. U, but we do have one public comment, Mr. Michael Henry. >> Okay. I'm going to read something as we do before any speakers um come to the podium. Per board policy 2230, we ask that you address the board stating your name and the reason for your comment. Um, this person, as we just have one, will be allowed at five minutes um for public comment. Please be respectful when addressing
053the board as well as being respectful of the audience. Be respectful of the speaker who has the podium. Disruptions will not be tolerated. While the board appreciates participation in public comments, understand that the board does not actively engage in dialogue during public comment. We take all matters seriously and if there's a specific question or comment that requires followup, the appropriate board member or administrator will follow up. Mr. >> Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. First off, I got a prepared document, but I'd also like to first address Mr. Danlow, Mr. Casmir, and Mr. Kelly as new board members. Last meeting, you guys voted for Horton Insurance. I find it repulsive that nobody in the previous history of this board has challenged Horton, especially after Orland Park proved that Horton was over billing the city of Orland
054Park $1 million a year. Alls it took was a change. How this could not be bid even though the law says, "Gee, we don't have to. We can hire somebody." That's negligence. That's disgusting. in the millions of dollars that you people wasted. I would actually like to see somebody go get all the old bills, call somebody that the other people cuz I have read all your board minutes for the last since Mr. Saratori took office and he complains about the health insurance, the cost and the rest. But not once did Mr. Serator question Horton insurance. You have newspaper ads saying that the village paid $5.3 million to them. The minute they fired Horton, the same insurance was $4.3 million. Dear new board members, we all the public really hopes you take a look at this
055and give us an explanation on how this mess could happen. Now, I will need to address some dates. From 2015 through 2022, eight students under the age of 14 had criminal sexual assault charges filed against teachers and staff at district 135. The next important date is that on October 19th, 2021 under penalty of perjury Linder caused to be filed with the Lee County, Florida recorder of deeds documents stating that her address was 941 South Madison Street, Hinsdale, Illinois on February 1, 2020. Lindseer caused to be filed two documents in Lee County claiming her new address was 823 West Locust Avenue in Chandler, Arizona. At the same time, that's listing she's selling the Florida property. The same time she's claiming to be the buyer of the Florida property, but she's miraculously moved to Hinsdale, Illinois. These
056are public records, public documents. In August of 2022, Zeter was appointed to the board and only three people with firsthand knowledge are still here. Sarati, Dalton, and Noli. On November 27th, 2024, the district at the direction of Jennif Jennifer Waterman, the district said it had no documentation to establish Linder as a resident of district 230 prior to her being appointed. The law states you're supposed to be here for a year before you're appointed. But, you know, she was busy in Arizona, I think, or lived in Hinsdale. I'm not sure. But all those dates are within a year of when she was appointed. That should have been done in a background check. That didn't happen. Linder was appointed to the board August 4th, 2022 when she filed in multiple court jurisdictions under penalty of perjury. She
057had different addresses. You think somebody to investigate that? Were any background checks ever done any board members? Are we complying with running background checks on any members of anything? But let's go back to the sexual assault of the students. Lyn Zeta was the assistant principal with supervisory authority the whole time these students were getting molested. So I didn't see any public changes of the rest. But I'd really like to know what this board thought promoting somebody with this history without investigating background and what the hell happened at 135 and then turn her loose to be the leader of over 7,000 students in the community. Can somebody explain what happened at 135? Are we running background checks? How does a bus driver molest five children when the buses have cameras? I guess nobody looks at the
058buses. Why put a camera in a bus? Wait till a child gets raped. Nobody monitors these. Is this 135? Superintendent Noling, is anybody monitoring the bus's cameras right now? I think the public would like to know that. Anybody with children would like to know that. The facts are the guy molested five kids 2019. We've got stacks of arrest. What policies were changed? Did anybody when you interviewed Linds Eater to become a board member ask her what happened? Ask her if she learned anything. Asked her if any procedures were changed. Any knowledge passed to prevent children from being molested? Did either of you think of that when you interviewed her to be the board or make her the board president? Next. Under Illinois law, you as board members are not supposed to have access to p
059to students medical background conditions and the rest. Copies of everything with evidence. Next, we have the consent agenda. A motion for the approval of the consent. >> I believe that the school board approved the consent agenda as presented. >> Second. >> Any questions? >> Roll. >> Yes. Motion passed. Next, may I have a motion for the adoption of the resolution for the tax levy? I move that the school board adopt second. I move that the school board adopt the resolution providing for a tax levy for the year 2025 at a 4.86% increase over the amount of the 2024 extension. >> A second questions we have Jeff up in front. >> Sure. Just wanted to make some remarks tonight. final step of the levy process for 2025. Uh this levy must be adopted by the last
060Tuesday in December, which is December 30th. As required, the board reviewed the estimated levy 20 days prior to the adoption, and I can confirm tonight that no changes have been made since that preliminary presentation last month. Um, as proposed, uh, the levy does not exceed the threshold set forth in the Truth and Taxation Act, meaning the district is not obligated to, uh, hold a public hearing. Uh, the proposed 2025 levy totals 148,550,000, representing a 4.86% increase over the 2024 extension as outlined on the attached certificate of tax levy. Uh, once approved, we will file the levy with the Cook County Clerk's Office prior to the deadline. Any questions? A great job. No questions. All right. Thank you. Lisa, can you take the vote? >> Member Kelly. >> Yes. >> Member Casmir. >> Yes. >> Member
061Sarah Tori. >> Yes. Motion passed. All right. Next, we have our facilities report. >> Good evening everybody. Um, as M. Serator Tori said, we have a lot of projects moving over at building finance on Monday that uh we're still in the process of getting quotes and uh getting drawings made up for summer's projects. Uh we're hoping to go out to bid this month for our roofing project and hope to have a recommendation for the board uh for next month's board meeting uh the HBAC project but possibly the next month after that. So uh we tend to go over all of these at the next building and finance as well. Have any questions? The only thing I would say is that um I I know there are a lot of projects and Monday night was kind
062of a long agenda. So, I appreciate the fact that you guys didn't try to make it longer might go into a lot of detail, but maybe when we get into the January meeting, if we could get into a little more specifics on some of those projects just so we have a better, excuse me, a better understanding of we need to do this because of this and this is as in the past, we've always looked at ways to save money by doing something. So maybe if we can get a little more of that information, I think that would also help us. >> Yeah, absolutely. Yeah, no problem. Yes, we we align the agenda. So probably cover as much as we should have. So that >> and great minds, member Sartori, because Mr. Keing and I talked
063about that walking up that even I learned some more things about LED lights and things that I think we could discuss a little more in depth. >> Good. >> So yeah, no problem. Absolutely. >> All right. Thanks. [clears throat] >> All right. We do not have any new business or old business. So, next we will go to the superintendent's report. >> Yes, all of you should have uh a document in front of you with our superintendent board goals dashboard. Uh again, I I don't go through each and every one just to save time, but certainly if you want me to an uh go back and answer a question or two. Um but I will highlight a couple things. If you could um uh turn to page three, please. This is our goal regarding um our
064development of our MTSS program um focusing on students with um that that have traditionally struggled. So um throughout the month we continue to look through the lens of the Illinois school report card. A lot of unpacking of the report card in addition to um how we are uh working with our students. One of our student groups that we've spent a lot of time and effort and energy on is our e student population um which has been a substantially growing population uh within all three of our schools. In fact, we're at roughly uh just under 12% of our total student population are ELEL students. Um and we know that they have challenges um as they are developing their understanding and ability to use the English language. Um so looking at how our EL students have uh
065performed um and as the board has been uh reported our student services committee and and I won't go into great depth because Mr. Kelly did a wonderful job um having an opportunity to really focus on um program changes um that we truly believe will have a dramatic impact on our EL student population um as we see some of these uh advances already happening at one of our campuses that um that that has this program already in motion. Um, we are also proud that looking at the graduation rate, freshman on track, ACT performances not only are in the top of the state, uh, percentages in the state, uh, but we're also able to, um, have relatively low achievement gaps, but we're still monitoring those as well. Um, Anita and I, uh, Dr. Huffman and I, excuse
066me, went on a listening tour, uh, engaging staff at all three of our campuses on the school report card and also uh, to listen and generate ideas on how we could advance our school report card into the future. Uh if I could focus your attention on um page five please. This is the goal regarding safety. Um one of the biggest events that we had this month really at the very very beginning uh was our second annual safety summit. Um over 35 school districts attended, many of them in our geographic area, many of our partner elementary schools uh hosted by STAG. Thank you STAG. Um and it was also keynoted by a nonprofit organization called I Love You guys. uh a very difficult presentation to listen to but a very important one as well as it
067illustrates some of the lessons that we as schools still need to discuss as to how we go about emergency planning. Uh it was a great opportunity to network. It was a great opportunity to share best practices. Um and I thank our uh director of safety security Dr. Carr for setting it up and making it a bigger event and we look forward to continuing the tradition uh next year as well. uh spent a lot of time this month talking about bathroom safety uh which is disproportionate in the the number of issues that we have related to vaping and physical altercations. Um we are going through a process to uh establish bathroom capacities [snorts] um and piloting vape uh detectors in these bathrooms uh with some new features that we hope will be a deterrent for our
068students. If we see some success between now and the end of this current semester uh we do plan to uh purchase further or continue to purchase other devices to expand that program as well. Um and and again we we want students to use the bathroom but we want to use it for the reasons the bathrooms were created. Um next page six please. Uh that is is with regard to our uh college career endorsements and our PACE framework. Uh Mr. Holt our postsec uh director of post secondary readiness um has been working diligently within the PACE framework and our guidance directors to make sure that our um our student system school links has the ability to navigate the PACE framework. So students have the ability to to develop these opportunities throughout their four-year planning process. Um
069so the four-year planning process is not just about course mapping and selection for students but preparing students for their post-secary paths by encouraging workplace readiness um opportunities as well as after school programming that might be be benefiting towards their interests. [snorts] Um we're also exploring um adding to our dual credit opportunities which is a significant goal for our overall school improvement plan as we know those are valuable opportunities for a lot of our students. Uh so [snorts] looking at dual credit opportunities in AP US history, AP comparative government, ceramics, jewelry, and drawing. So we're hopeful that those will be up and running for our students to take advantage of next school year. Uh and then the final one that I'll highlight, uh if you go all the way to page 13, um and again, this
070has a little bit to do with the um the success that we're were already stated, so I won't go into um a lot of redundancy, but um we're we're very happy and satisfied with how our freshman on track numbers were. Um it was one of our um uh I think one of our biggest gains last year to this year and we're seeing some of those gains continued. So our programs that we implemented all three of our campus campuses are working. Um we do um anticipate that we'll have some conversations as the semester turns to to uh shifting that from an area of focus uh to a monitoring goal since our programs are in place. Um which gives us the opportunity to shift our focus to some other areas of academic performance that we know we
071need to get to. Um, but that'll be some discussions we have through the through the committee work in second semester. Uh, we're also, as was stated by Mr. Kelly, we're extremely proud of our chronic absenteeism drop. It's nearly a 50% drop currently now than it was last year. Um, and that is huge. Um, that puts us back into the single digits in terms of chronic absenteeism, which is pre- pandemic numbers for us. So, we're very happy for that. Obviously, we have a ways to go. uh but but uh getting a lot of good feedback and and really getting good feedback from our staff that are noticing that not only is it numerically noticed, but they're noticing in the classroom uh in the hallways particularly before first hour. Um and we hope to unveil at the
072beginning of second semester our portrait of a of a D230 graduate uh a lot of work on our committees that went into developing what we believe students should walk across the stage and leave our campuses with skills to be successful in life. So, I'm very look very much looking forward to um sharing that with the board and then with our community shortly thereafter. Uh again, that's just some highlights. If you have any questions or specific areas, I'd be happy to try to address them. Thank you very much. >> Okay. Sorry, I logged out. Okay. Um next, Voya wasformational board comments. Start with member Kelly if we have any. Otherwise, you can say pass. member Sartorii. >> I just want to say that I had the privilege of attending the veterans lunchon at Andrew um which
073I've been going to for a long time and I have the privilege of also or I'm fortunate that I can still bring my [snorts] dad um even though he has a lot of difficulty getting there but I still bring him and you know Bob and everybody is so kind to him there and he really looks forward to it every year. Um, but you know, as always, and and it's great for me to just sit there and listen and uh the veterans that were at the table, they were so appreciative of the students. It was just amazing the comments that I heard from them as to how great these kids were and they were so appreciative of what happens year after year after year. Um, and you know, the the other thing is is is um
074I live through it. Uh, probably as opposed to most of you in here. Um, but I lived through when the guys came back from Vietnam. And a good number of those guys now are Vietnam veterans. And when they came back, unfortunately, they were treated like dirt. And it was horrible. And to see them now at these lunches being treated by these kids like the heroes that they are is just so heartwarming to me. Um because like I said, I lived through it and it was horrible. And these guys deserve as much gratitude as anybody else who fought. And so again, what these kids did and how these kids made these vets feel is it's beyond words. And uh you know, it it's it's just great for me to go every year and I love it.
075I know my dad does. Um I brought one of my friends who was in Vietnam to the uh to the launch and he looked at me, he goes, "I got to come back." He goes, "This was fantastic." Um, so again, thank you to everybody and you know, if there's if there's any doubts in our mind about the kids in our schools, all you got to do is go to this event and takes away all those doubts because they're amazing. And I I just have to thank everybody, the staff that put it together, the kids, just everybody. Thank you so much. It's all I can >> remember. I just wanted to share that I had the privilege of being able to attend to hear the speaker at the uh safety meeting that Dr. Mary Pear put
076together with the I Love You guys Foundation. Um what a powerful presentation and it's so important that we always keep safety on the on the uh front burner. Um, and I thank her for her efforts for that. And um, we just need to always work our best to provide the best options we can for the safety of our students, our staff, our visitors, our community as a whole. And so I it was wonderful to see that many different uh, schools being represented along with the first responders um, being there in the same room and uh, working together on that. So, I thank her for um her second year of doing that and for having such an outstanding national organization come and speak. Um it was incredible. I also just wanted to say that I'm a
077proud board member of District 230 and I thank um our support staff. Uh today's their day. Um our teachers, this is National Education Week. Um it takes um teachers, support staff, administrators, DCS. Um we have people that are in food service and people who um clean our buildings. It takes an enormous amount of people to make this district run. And I am proud to be on this board to um provide my insight for um our district to continue on as it does. And I thank every individual that is a part of the district 230 family that does support for our students and to thank our outstanding students. As Tony says, uh you go to the veterans or you trunk or treat or any of the service hours our students do along with the great work
078they're doing in the classroom. Um I am proud to be on the board and thank you for the opportunity from the stakeholders that put me in this spot. Thank you. member Catherine. >> Um I was able to attend the ILMEA uh district concert at Elmherst University on November 8th. Um I I think that Samberg had eight kids who were represented there and then District 230 was I think around 18 kids. Um and they did an amazing job at their concert. you know, they bring [snorts] in um a professional conductor uh you know, usually from some other area of the country who teaches, you know, them throughout the day to, you know, it's it's a couple hundred musicians that have never worked together before that day and to see what they produce at the end of
079the day in in three long um songs was really impressive. Um you know, I'd certainly encourage anybody to come to Samberg's orchestra when they have concerts. It's, you know, for for my money, I can't tell the difference between them and professionals. So, it's a really great program. >> Member Danlow, >> the last word today. >> Not quite, but >> see, I'm still new. That's why I was quiet last time. So, >> I try to rotate. >> All right. Maybe someday. Um, yeah, like like Mr. Sarator, I was able to uh ditch work and attend the Andrew Veterans lunchon as well. And I'm so glad I did. Um, I mean, it was beyond anything that I expected. Um, like you said, the turnout was huge. the number of veterans who showed up. Um, but what touched
080me the most, um, aside from how much work the the staff put into making it a special day, the student reception in the common area as the veterans walked in and showing their appreciation that they deserve was really great to see. I'm really proud of our students and our staff for that. Um, thank you Christie and our ESPs for all you guys do and honoring you on our day. Um, and I want to say great work when it comes to this chronic absenteeism issue. Um, you know, I I mean, we should really be playing that up some more because this is this is a big success. This is a chronic issue that's plaguing every school across the state and the improvements we've made this year, you know, that the staff has put in. And a
081big thank you also goes out to the parents and the students. Um, you know, a big policy change in attendance is not easy for anybody to adapt to. So, thank you for sending your kids. Thank you for the kids showing up. Um, you know, we see that number as the absenteeism issue going down drastically like that. Now, we're going to start seeing the big rewards that that we're expecting on top of that with improved scores, improved engagement, class, just everything is going to fall into place with this. So, great work with that. >> Thank you. I did get to attend all three of the veterans assemblies and I love that each school puts their own spin on it. Um, my favorite was talking to a Mr. Madrical who did five different veterans events throughout the
082local community his own where his own town he was not from um Stag's community did not do one but if one's going to get one done it will be Mr. Madrical that is an honor and a sense of validation for the veterans as Mr. Sarah Tori said, "My favorite part of all was the preschoolers singing to the veterans." I do have to say, Stag, you did tip it for me on that. Um, I am thankful for each and every one of you in here. The foundation and the work that goes into producing quality schools, as everyone has said, could not be done by one. I'm also very proud to serve um as president and know that our days for everyone is not a nine-to-five job because as I'm looking in the audience facing the administrators
083the this table and the administrators are going to be bonding over the next couple days at a yearly event which is called the triple eye conference and that is intense and that is chalk full of training and uptodate current topics that are affecting school board school board, administration, finance, business managers and such. So those next three days are very important for us because we help seeing we are seeing what is happening locally, statewide and federally, what is going on to best support our schools. So with that being said, I am going to make a motion to enter into executive session to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a specific employee or legal council for the public body. To discuss student disciplinary cases to discuss matters relating to placement of
084individual students and special education programs. and to consider other matters relating to individual students to discuss collective negoti negotiating matters or deliberating concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees and to discuss pending or probable litigation against affecting or on behalf of the public body. >> Second. All right, Lisa, if you can take the role. >> Yes. At this time it is 8:11. We will go into executive session, take action is not taped so everyone knows and everyone have a very restful and joyful Thanksgiving. Thank you.