April 22nd, 2025 - Board of Education Meeting

001[Music] again. [Music] I'm Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. N. [Music] Oh, [Music] hey. [Music] Heat. Hey, Heat. [Music] You don't [Music] Hey, hey, hey. [Music] I'll be happy. [Music] You're back. [Music] Ooh. Ooh. Ooh. [Music] Oh, hey. [Music] Woo! Woo! [Music] Oh, [Music] hey. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Yeah. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Hey, heat. Hey, heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Uh-oh. [Music] again. Hey [Music] Hey, hey, hey. [Music] you. I love you. [Music] for [Music] me. Hey [Music] Again, I'm [Music] Miss Yes. Miss Lindsay. Yes. President Yuing. Yes. We do have a uh quorum. All board members are present with the exception of Miss Fabian who is asking to participate remotely. Uh she is filling under the weather. Uh which is an allowable exception. So with that, do we have a

002motion to uh sorry, first off, I like a motion to resume open session. So moved. Motion by Miss uh Linding, seconded by Miss Hannah. All in favor signify by I. I. Any oppose? Nay. We are now in open session with that. Um, uh, Miss Lind, Miss Fabian is requesting to participate remotely. Do we have a motion? Motion. Second. Motion by Mr. Riddle, seconded by Miss Hannah. Any comments or questions? All in favor signify by I. I. Any oppose? Nay. Um, she does have access. Miss Fabian, are you with us? Yes. Okay. Thank you. All right. So, uh, we have our pledge of allegiance. Um, I'm going to ask Miss Mari, if you'd be so kind just to lead us in the pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the

003republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty andice for all. [Music] All right. So, um again, I know I said it a couple weeks ago, but we want to congratulate um our new board members uh who will be sworn in this next Tuesday. So, just as a reminder to the community as well as uh board members that the plan for that meeting is for it to happen at 6 PM at 2:14 Washington. So, it will be the first board meeting that takes place at the new uh administrative offices. So, again, the posting will have that information, but just as a reminder, it will be at 214 Washington Street in downtown Walkegan. There is on-site parking, right? And then after 5:00 p.m. parking is free in downtown Walkegan. Uh but just want

004to remind the public and the board of that. Um you know I do during my board president report want to take a moment just to thank the board and walk community for uh the support over the last eight years. It has been uh an absolute honor and a privilege to be able to serve my community in this way. Um, serving on the school board has been one one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my life. I remember the night um I was sworn in as board president for the first time and Mr. Vukovich asked me if I had a uh good insurance. I said, "What do you mean?" He said, "Well, you got to be insane." You were right, Mr. Vukovich. you know, uh I I am a little I guess insane, but

005it it is definitely has been um an honor. And although we've faced some tough times, including the once in a generation pandemic, um in true walking fashion, we have been able to progress and face the obstacles. When I first joined the board, I did so with the hope of making a difference for our students, especially those that often went unheard. Um, I knew the work wouldn't be easy and it hasn't been, but I have been driven by the belief that our kids deserve the very best. I had hoped that my final few months on the board would be quiet and uneventful. Um, but this is Walke Keegan. And if there's one thing that I've learned is that calm rarely comes easy here. But I remain proud of the work uh that we've done and the

006voices that we have uplifted. There's still a ton of work that needs to be done. Uh, and you know, these are not my full remarks, but I did want to, uh, just say thank you to my fellow board members. Um, and I appreciate the community and the opportunity that you guys have given me. So, um, we do have, I'm hoping no other special meetings, but we may need to, the board will need to go back into close session after this meeting just to try and wrap up some business. It's a race to the finish line. Um, but I did want to take this moment just to say thank you. With that, we now have our student board member report. Okay. Hi everyone. Um, I have a couple things to say and then I have a

007video for everyone to watch. Um, this week the 24th through the 26th at 7:00 p.m. is the Adams family play. Um, students and seniors are $8 and adults are $10. And one other key thing is that returning student registration deadline is on April 30th. Um, this Friday is the civics fair at Washington campus. I'm not sure what time that starts, but it's in the dog pound. Um, April 29th is the orchestra concert. April 30th is a choir concert. May 1st is a band concert. May 2nd is a jazz concert and May 9th is awards night for ROTC. And this video is a recruitment video for our upcoming marching band season made by the band directors sound. Can we pause it? No. Use your imagination. [Music] Yes. [Music] [Applause] [Music] and Now the spark is gone.

008I reach for inspiration but my mind is empty. I wonder did we lose the ability to create? [Music] Um, I really love uh being with friends and like making connections and stuff with them. My favorite thing about the BMV is I like going to the competition cuz it's always it's always fun just hanging out with the Russell that I know. My favorite thing about being in the BMV is definitely making connections with new people that I've seen and being with my friends and going along with them to competition. My favorite thing about being in the B&B is, you know, the connections I've made with, you know, all of my friends and just, you know, getting to hang out with people after school. My favorite thing about B&B was improving on my instrument and in music

009in general and also making a lot of new friends. My favorite thing about being in BMBB is probably the friends I meet along the way cuz I probably would have never got to talk to other people like the people that I met in BMBB without being in BM. One of my favorite things about B&B is getting to travel. It's like we go a lot through Western Illinois and the buses are really fun experience, especially when you go to new high schools. A lot of them have really good concession stands. So, it's really My favorite thing about being in the B&B is that you get to make a lot of new memories. My favorite thing about B&B was probably meeting all the new people. Like I met a lot of new people and got really close

010with a lot of people. It was probably one of the main reasons I joined was to make new friends and stuff. My favorite thing about being in the BMB is the bonds that are formed with everyone else. Like my favorite thing about being in B&B is that like I get to play like on that football field and that was like really cool. And also I get to make new new friends and whatnot. I like uh in B&B how your hard work gets paid off over time after competitions like you you build yourself up every day basically fame but real I think it's made me uh more outgoing and I think I'm more open to new stuff. I improve my playing and I get to meet new people. Uh participating in B&B has definitely made me

011a better band member as in playing my instrument. I think before I joined, I wasn't really the best at playing my instrument and I definitely improved because joining B&B. B&B made me get to meet more people and just help me grow better as a person. I've gotten to forge new friendships with many people I would have never thought I would have been friends with. And you know, I've also gotten to deepen my knowledge in music because B&B is also a time commitment. I learned to organize my time better. B&B has affected me cuz it's like helped me with my time management and all that kind of stuff like just helping me grow to be a better person. Makes you like more confident like you perform like in front of huge groups of people like I

012was like really scared to perform in one so like but now I'm confident so like really enjoying it dude. BMB has actually uh made me more social cuz I used to be like really introverted but like um BMB has definitely uh affected me in a positive way. I've become a more um outspoken person because of it. Being in the marching band has made me a better person and a musician. It has made me more mature and I feel like it like I actually understand things better cuz I don't know what happened but my brain developed more. Marching band has made me uh open to not only more band things but more things in general and trying things out. [Music] If I'm honest, um you should probably just do it. It's like it's only a year.

013If if you don't like it, you could just not do it the next year. It's probably um one of the best things I've joined. Just go for it. It's worth it. Like you're going to regret if you don't do it. So just go for it, you know? I would tell you to not quit the first day like I almost did. Like just just do it. And if you don't like it, you know, um just just don't do it again. Try it out. And then like then like it's really fun to like be with friends every day because they build you up too over time and you just get better. You just get better. Oh my god. Especially for band camp. I would say just make it through the first few rehearsals because that's definitely it's

014worth it. It's worth it. Isn't that easier? No need to search for creativity outsource. [Music] Heat. Heat. Good job. All right. Yeah. Can I make some comments? Go for it. Um, I love that video because it just it takes hopefully it takes us back to when we were in high school and we just have all of those fun memories to tie back to and those strong relationships. And to me, this is an example of not only like the band directors pouring love into our students, but students pouring love into each other. So, I'm really excited that these kids got to have that high school memory that they're going to carry through because I still have friends um to this day that were in the marching band that talk about all of the great times that

015they had. So, these are real memory builders. Um and I'm just so happy that we continue to have such a strong uh marching band presence. It's very nice. And they'll be, you know, never mind. Super excited for that. Thank you for sharing the video and uh just want to announce that we are actively in the process of looking for our next student board member. Um so we've had two great student board members and we are looking to do uh two new ones that'll be appointed I think towards the end of May, June, something like that and then they would serve uh a one-year term. So excited to see that continue to happen. Um and again I do thank uh board member Hannah for the idea the rest of the board for supporting it and uh

016for expanding it to to students. Uh we weren't the first in the state but we have been one of the early adopters uh and we get contacted often asking for information on how to implement. So proud of that. Uh next up we have our Greenwood volunteer recognition under our special recognition and presentations. So, uh, board member Hannah did reach out. It is a volunteer, uh, appreciation week, and so she, uh, requested, uh, to, um, honor a long-term volunteer for my Greenwood Elementary School. And so, at this time, I'm going to ask that you read the resolution. I'd, uh, really like uh, Mike, I know you're standing up. Yeah. Yeah, I am. And I'd really like Miss Meyers to accompany me, please. So, Mr. Sebec, we have a resolution um recognizing you for outstanding volunteer service.

017Whereas, school volunteer appreciation week is a time to recognize individuals who generously give of their time ta and talents to support our schools and students. And whereas Mr. Dr. Mark Sbecki has served as a dedicated volunteer at Greenwood Elementary School for 13 years, beginning in a half-day kindergarten classroom when his niece first enrolled and continuing as a valued and constant presence in the school community. And whereas Mr. Sbecki consistently steps in whenever needed, going above and beyond to support students and staff, earning admiration for his kindness, generosity, and strong work ethic. And whereas his contributions include managing this box top store, assisting in the library, um organizing popcorn sales for the PTO, uh supporting arrival and dismissal, running AV and sound for our musicals, and helping with field trips, office tasks, lunch duty, schoolwide incentives,

018the list goes on and on. If there's something to be done, that's not one thing that Mr. Sbecki has not touched. Whereas Mr. Sbeci has also served as a soccer referee, jams sports coach, and field day leader, and has helped connect Greenwood to local leaders and first responders, including organizing the school's annual September 11th tribute. And whereas, he is known not only for his tireless service, but also for his humility, working quietly behind the scenes to ensure the success of every event and initiative. Now therefore, be it resolved that the board of education of Walkegan Walkegan Community Unit School District 60 extends its gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Mark Sebeeki for his outstanding volunteer service and lasting impact on Greenwood Elementary School adopted this 22nd day of May 2025. Okay, so there you go. [Applause]

019Congratulations. And the outstanding thing is that Mr. Subbecki doesn't have children in the school. That's why it's so unique. I mean, just to for him to do what he does simply because he cares about children and just willing to give his time and his heart to our school district. And that's why it's really uh important for me um and Miss Meyers to recognize um Mr. Subbecki for what you do. Thank you so much. And just to add to that, Mr. Sbecki does have a full-time job. And so whether when he was working second shift or third shift, he came to school between three and five days a week, he was like a a long-term employee, full-time employee, but he dedicated all of his free time outside of his work to Greenwood Elementary School. So our

020students, our parents, our staff, the community, um you will always hold a special place in our hearts, Mark. And um you know, we already miss you. I know that you have taken on and moved up in your your position. Um and um we're proud of all that you've accomplished, but um as we say, once an owl, always an owl, and you're always welcome back. [Applause] And so, thank you uh to Mr. Sbecki for your many years of service to District 60. parent. Thank you as well. When my child was at Greenwood, I would often see Mark there. Um, but also as a board, I don't want to miss the opportunity to say that we have several wonderful volunteers in our district. And so if our community can um take a look at our social media

021where we are honoring other volunteers throughout the district and if people could take the time to acknowledge them as well um that would be amazing and this is a good opportunity for families to also learn how they can come and volunteer. Thank you Miss Fabian. It is recom um sorry next item is 8A approval of previous close session minutes. Um, superintendent. I make a motion that we approve the minutes as presented. Motion by Miss Hannah. Second. Second by Miss Lindsing. Any comments or questions on the motion? All in favor signify with I. I. Any opposed? Nate. I'm going to pass one pass. Get to read them. All right. It's now opportunity for public comment on the screens around you. Uh, there will be a timer. Each speaker will get three minutes. Um, I'll call your

022name in the order that they appear. um on the screen. If you need translation services, translation services will be provided for you and you'll get six minutes to allow for the translation. This is the opportunity for the public to address the board. It is a one-way dialogue is for us to hear uh your comments. We do ask that you refrain from mentioning student or staff member names in your remarks. Uh we also want to remind all speakers of civility. The first three names in order are Ray Vukovich, Jennifer Witherspoon, and Christa Sanchez in that order. Good evening. I'd like to talk about two items that are on the agenda tonight that were talked about at last week's committee meeting. The one is about uh the personnel department uh traveling out of the country to recruit

023more teachers. I understand the the need for it. There have been a lot of good teachers that have come through our district. Uh I expressed concern last week with the uh uncertainty of Washington DC, the wisdom of bringing more teachers into this district. But then after I left, I remembered something that Mr. uh Figaroa had said about that there were 265 teachers from the international program. And I did some research and I believe there's about,00 teachers on staff in Walkegan. So that's almost 25% of your staff is coming from outside the country. Now, a couple of you were just reelected to a four-year term. you can guarantee that a quarter of your workforce is going to come and go over the next four years because my understanding is I think there's a three-year limitation on

024how long they could be here. So why aren't we out trying to recruit more people to this district? He said Chicago does a lot of it and the number he threw out was 300. Well, CPS has far more staff than we have. So, you you guys better do a little bit better job on that. You know, I my wife and I had uh three kids go through Walkgan High School 12 consecutive years. Last one graduated uh 10 years ago. And every morning we would send them to school and we would tell them to do the very best they could. Strive, go for the top. We never use the word satisfactory, but tonight you're going to be voting on the 17th amendment of the superintendent's contract. And as long as it's satisfactory, that will trigger some

025bonus. Uh what is satisfactory? when she came to work here, she told the board of education on the uh here here and then gone again uh uh job application that she'd have a doctorate degree by June of 2016. She failed to do that. Minutes of the board meeting for over almost two years, she failed to get them to you on time. Reading scores, math scores, dismal. But y'all are going to do what you want to do. But satisfactory, we can do better than that in Walkagan. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Vich. M attorney Witherspoon. Good evening, board, distinguished members of the community. I come here. I last time I was here, I said I wasn't going to come here anymore, but I'm very upset right now because we have a situation where it's out of

026control. I received another phone call related to a woman that was is stating that she's receiving sexual misconduct from a principal. You might recall I spoke before about a vice principal that had been complaining to HR about how the principal was treating him. He started complaining in October. But the that same vice principal after my client turned in a title n complaint about another subordinate who came from Colombia who doesn't speak very much English. he still it got turned on him and so now that principal put in a nonrenewal because my client turned him in. Now it doesn't take a rocket science scientist to figure it out. This this this principle was against my client specifically because he turned this in. And then on top of that, my client, the other client who experienced this

027sexual assault is still being harassed and talked to. This vice principal is still being harassed. Misinformation is put being put out there. I don't know if it's the board. I don't know if it's the community, but we need to get this straight. My client did his duty. when he first told HR, that is the head of HR in October of 2024 that he was exper experiencing harassment from this principal, then the you're going to allow this same principal to put in a non-renewal after finding out he was he was under investigation for sexual assault to not renew his contract. This is crazy. And then I get a call today from another woman saying another principal is doing the same thing. I don't know what's going on. I don't know if your if it's your counsel.

028I don't know if it's the superintendent, but they're not telling you what's going on. Last time, like I said, I was here. You know, I said I wasn't going to come back, but this is crazy. This is So, we got two principles under investigation or will be under investigation for sexual assault. And and one of those two principles that he he was allowed to put in a nonrenewal for the one that turned him in, even though the one who turned them in had been complaining about this man for months before he turned them in. And you guys are sitting there and you guys don't know any of this. I've been talking to your council about this, asking to go before the board, but she keeps telling me, "Oh, no." Well, she actually what was said

029was the superintendent has to do that. Thank you, Miss Witherspoon. Miss Sanchez. Good evening. Um, I want to start off by saying how much I've appreciated the students, especially um the community. I love working in walking. I love our our students. um is definitely shown um because of how my students still at this time of the year they were still showing up to the classroom quickly, quietly and ready to learn. Um I too had reported harassment in the building um after reporting unethical behaviors um multiple times. I just submitted um 14 pages along with 58 different correspondences for this year. Um, I'm was that I was one listed in that closed session right now for being terminated. Um, I I'm used to getting terminated. This is my third time getting terminated from this district for

030reporting on ethical behaviors. Um, it's actually been since uh we've had a certain superintendent um that our literacy and certain scores have been going down. We're focused on certain areas, but we are not focused on the student success. Um, I get in trouble time after time for going above and beyond my job duties for um, this time was because I didn't post something that did not have accurate information in Facebook, even though it was really because I had been reporting people on payroll not actually working. Um, I'm not afraid of anything that the district wants to come at me because I already know the whistleblower loss um, and how I'm well protected. Um, I'm okay with with whatever happens to me because God has blessed me in more than one way and I have a

031lot of things that are going to be taking care of me. I'm okay. What I'm not okay with is our students not being able to have the education that they deserve. My students in my three four level classes, for two of my classes, they went up 135% within the state assessments. My five six level class, they went up 250%. Not the narrative that is fitting for some of this funding that's coming through this district. I have been threatened literally where I was told by the head of the HR that if I were to not put in my resignation, I was also going to um that he he threatened me. He said I tried to bring up the fact that I was not going to be renewed and I should that I wasn't getting it renewed

032for my teaching position because I wasn't posting on Facebook. I had been doing that for free. They thought I was getting paid. No, because that's unethical. Um and so instead I was informed that um I am or that he was former military and decided to go ahead and put his trigger finger at me. Yes, I did want every information recorded. I did report to the board about the harassment happening in my building and how the people randomly I had meetings in place where I was called down at the beginning of my class while I'm teaching my class meeting scheduled during my class period. That is harassment. The same that you guys just had a meeting about me being harassing. No, I'm protecting myself, protecting my peace. I don't care who gets mad. I'm allowed to

033be able to work in a non-hostile environment. I'm allowed to teach my kids. I took an oath to also make sure I'm ethical. Thank you. Thank you, Miss Sanchez. Next two names in order are Randy Sbecki and Mark Shington. Good evening. for the the first thing I want to bring up is these foyer requests. I've submitted several foyer requests. You guys have two employees and they're constantly late. They asked for 5day extensions and I just got a letter the other day from whoever's doing the foyer request that it's going to be they need add more additional days besides the 5 days because they just came back from vacation and this was just handed to them to to complete. how there's laws that do this and you guys don't even hold the two people up here

034that you guys are in charge of accountable and let's talk about HR. So at I was going through uh Infinite Campus and the teacher of record for my son's school and it's on his progress reports, his report cards is not even his teacher, not even in the district. How again an HR thing that's lacking. Where's the uh consultant that we brought in to study HR? Where's that report? Superintendent said five, six months ago that it was here. The board members can look it over. We still haven't heard in the community about this, but yet we're still constantly There's two more on here. Uh study and another consultant. When are you guys going to stop micromanaging? Let security do his job. Mr. Wilson's the superintendent stated at the last meeting. He's a professional at his trade.

035She's not. Let him do his job. We don't need a fall guy. If something happens that we can blame it on Mr. Wilson and that we we've already had these consultants for three years, so now we need another two years for them for the amount of money. We have kids that can't afford prom. Why don't we use that money and send all the kids to prom for nothing? That's the stuff I'm talking about. Are we going to get consultants for every other department within our district? If you guys want to hire a police an ex police chief to run the district, then hire an ex police chief to run the district as a head of security. I wasn't against bringing them in, but they've been here for 3 years. Now, we want to extend it

036another two years. So, what have are they going to do different that they haven't done in the last 3 years? It said in there that they're going to be a voice for the SRO's at the schools. We ended up paying full price for it. but they were going to mediate that, help break it down and say how useful in that they are. There's many ideas. We got to change the narrative and this board needs to stand up again. Satisfactory or better for the superintendent. What do you guys consider satisfactory? Because we have not had one year in the nine 10 years she's been here on the state report card that's been satisfactory. So, when is it going to start? Thank you, Mr. Becky. Mr. Shington, you pass. All right. Mr. Shington was the final uh

037name on tonight's agenda. We thank all of those who came out and spoke. If we can get the agenda back up, the next item is our consent agenda. Uh these items um should be non-controversial and/or previously discussed. Uh this is done to expedite the work of the board. Any board member can ask to vote on any letter separately. Uh at this time, is there any letter that any board member would like to vote on separately? Board President, I'd like to vote on item G separately. 10 G. Got it. Anyone else? All right. So with that, we like a motion to approve items 10 A, B, C, D, E, F, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O. Motion to approve. Second motion to approve by Miss Gonzalez, seconded by Mr. Riddle. All in favor signify.

038I'm sorry. Um, any comments or questions on the motion? Roll call. Mr. McBride, yes. Miss Fabian, yes. Miss Gonzalez, yes. Mr. Riddle, yes. Miss Hannah, yes. Miss Lensing, yes. President Yuing, yes. Item approved. Motion carries. We have item 10 A, 95% rap phonics curriculum for low incidents. B, Spanish for heritage speakers course materials for HS. C, renewal of Cami for preK uh through 12. D, approval to attend 2025 Tableau users conference. E, payments for advanced placement exam fees for WHS students. F, renewal of yearly Microsoft Office list licensing. H, North uh, Boys and Girls Club. I. Washington virtual OG training. G. Renewal of gold book tool kit. K. Renewal of H MH Read 180. L. Renewal of teaching strategies gold. M. Renewal of instructure learn platform. N Savannah College of Art and Design SCAD educa

039educator forum. AP and then O. AP summer institute 2025. With that uh we now like to go to item 10G um approval. I mean McCall is st live spark joyful learning. It is the recommendation of the administration that the board of education authorizes superintendent her designate to approve Carol May Jan Kresawski and Stacy Jeffers to attend the IST live conference in San Antonio, Texas on June 29th through July 2nd, 2025. The expected total cost is $8,5530 which includes registration, lodging, travel, and mail per DM. Motion to approve. Motion by Miss Gonzalez. Second. Second. Second by Mr. Riddle. Any comments or questions on the motion? Um, I'm going to be voting no. Not because of the programming, not because I don't think that this development would be beneficial to the individ individuals. However, when we have

040communities that look like ours that don't treat our or treat their uh community members with respect and dignity, I have a hard time sending off our individuals into those environments and providing the states uh those resources. So, for those reasons, I'm going to be saying no. I also have a comment. Go ahead, Miss uh Gonzalez. Um I just wanted to shout out um obviously I think this one is special because um Principal May Jan Krosowski, hopefully I pronounced that right, and Stacy Stacy Jeffers are attending. Um but cuz I I support staff going on um the the conferences but I really love that they are um focusing al also on the impact of AI and writing because we're seeing that a lot a lot more with students especially in this day and age. So I'm

041curious as to what they bring back um from that conference specifically. Thank you. And I very seldom see these names um signing up for any kind of uh travel um and for um professional development. Awesome. Roll call. The other thing I I'll comment too is just the fact that that writing is so important and you know it it's it is something that uh and especially at an early age and to there's a part in here that's that's called joyful learning and I think part of writing is to get kids writing is to make it enjoyable. So I'm also interested in what they learn at this conference and bring it back to us. Thank you. Thank you. Roll call. Mr. McBride. Yes. Miss Fabian. Yes. Miss Gonzalez, yes. Mr. Riddle, yes. Miss Hanner, yes. Miss Lensing,

042no. President Yuing, yes. Item approval motion carries. We now have the consent agenda. Same thing. I would like to vote on item E separately. Is there any other letter separately? Wait, what looking for? All right. So, a motion to approve items 11 A, B, C, and D. N A. Sorry. You want to vote on A separately? All right. So, a motion to approve items B, C, and D. Motion to approve. Motion by M. Gonzalez and second by Mr. Riddle. Any comments or questions on the motion? Roll call. Mr. McBride. Yes. Miss Fabian. Yes. Miss Gonzalez. Yes. Mr. Riddle. Yes. Miss Hannah. Yes. Miss Lensing. Yes. President Yuing. Yes. Item approval. Motion carries. Read those for the record. 11B, approval of backflow preventive replacement at multiple schools. C, approval of North Elementary security camera installation request.

043And D, approval of game time play core. Uh, now we have item 11. A, approval of attendance at National School Public Relations Association 2025 seminar. It is the recommendation of the administration that the board of education approve the attendance of Mitch Ripotella and Herado Hodo at the National School Public Relations Association's 2025 seminar at an estimated cost of 2500 per person for a total of 5,000. This includes registration, lodging, and airfare. Motion to approve. Motion by Mr. Riddle. Second. Second by Miss Linding. Any comments or questions on the motion? I'll be passing because my partner is going. Okay. Roll call. Mr. McBride, yes. Miss Fabian, yes. Miss Gonzalez, pass. Mr. Rud, yes. Miss Hannah, yes. Miss Lensing, yes. President Ying, yes. Item approved. Motion carries. We're uh and I'll read the recommended act. Well, I'm

044going to make Never mind. We'll read the recommended action. So, item 11E, approval of partial facility fee rental waiver request for Lake County Legacy. It is the recommendation of the administration that the board of education approve the facility rental waiver request for Lake County Legacy Incorporated for the use of the Washington the Walkagan High School Brookside campus main gymnasium on March 29th, April 6th, and April 12th. The total amount requested to be waved is $3,000. I'd like to motion that we um amend the motion to remove the minimum um the $3,000 fee. Second. I have a second by Mr. McBride. Yeah. So, we're making it partial, right? Or not partial, full a full waiver is what my motion is. And I got a second for Mr. McBride. Any comments or questions on the motion? Yeah,

045I was um I was thinking about this and I I mean we sat here during um committee uh meeting and we heard the uh gentleman say that he would not be able to afford this and this is going for um going for our students and our community. And um it it it bothered me because if he couldn't pay it then that mean that um that the activity the activities would not uh happen and so uh I am very glad and proud that the uh that board president asked for um for a full waiver. Okay. Any other comments or questions, Mr. Riddle? Yeah, I'm I'm going to have to object again because we have a policy um for agencies that uh are forprofit and live outside the city of Walke Eaggan um that they at least

046have to pay the costs of of the administrators and the the people that have to be in the building to run that organization. And if we make uh exceptions then to our policies uh that are set up then I don't understand how we can have those policies. Yes, this is a good cause but we've had other agencies like this that come from outside. Um we had one just uh 6 months or so from Chicago. Um they agreed to get some of our kids involved. Um but we did charge them for for the uh fees for our staff to be there. custodial staff have to clean it and stuff and here's three more days. So, yes, it's a good thing, but I think we should follow policy. So, I'm gonna have to vote no on this.

047Can I ask something as well? Go ahead, Maz. Why didn't it qualify for the full waiver if it's under legacy now? Because legacy is a nonprofit. No, no, it's a for-profit. No, it's different things. And um actually, yeah, come on up. question about what you were saying, Mr. Riddle, is I'm sorry. What was the answer to that? Can you tilt the mic up? It is for profit, which is why Okay, I'm confusing it with a different organization, right? They both like Sorry, my bad. The organization is not outside of Walkgan. I think you mentioned something about being outside of Walke. The address I was looking at was outside Walkegan. I was only going by the address that was in our No, we operate in Walkegan. It's just operating. Yes, sir. But the address that was

048filled out was a Zion address. That's just the office address that I use. That's just like the choir, the chorus out of Linton. I didn't want mail being sent to buildings in Walkagan that I wouldn't be able to receive. So, there's an office in Walkgan. There's no physical office. That's it's literally a home address. Okay. Okay. So when when the application was filled out then it was filled out with a postal address that's not in walkgan. So how can you say the Brookside address when it's not? No, he's saying and that's one of the and I'm sorry to jump in but this is one of the because of my experience from banking and this is what I'll use because of my experience with Greater Walkan Development Coalition. What you have are young people who are

049creating LLC's or businesses and trying to get things up and going to support the community. So, as he's already said, if we didn't approve the waiver, he can't raise $3,000, right? He So, he's using his home address, right? Because that's where he is. But he works lives. I know he works. I mean, not works lives, but he works for the district and will operate here. So, the reason that it didn't qualify for a full waiver is because as the business is incorporated today, it's a for-profit business. Again, if I thought it would be permissible to use the Brookside address and have equipment and uniforms and stuff sent to the high school, I would have done that. But I didn't think that would be acceptable. So, all right, I just used the home address in Z.

050Okay. Can you clarify? When you are filling out a 501c3 to become a nonprofit, you do have to attach it to an address. And so that address should be the address of, you know, whoever is in charge of that organization and should not be our one of our schools or just a random let's just pick somebody in walk Keegan. Um I agree with Mr. riddle that we follow our policies, but I would suggest um that maybe we have a you know a talk about how we can help fund raise for the other half um especially maybe through our foundation but I don't want to circumvent policy and then have people looking for loopholes because we had a situation like this previously um same situation where the address of a church was outside of Walkagan um

051and we did not um allow them to to rent for free. So, I just don't want people looking for loopholes just to get into our buildings for free. And I don't want to um circumvent our policies because they're there for a reason, but I certainly see the value of everything that you're trying to accomplish um and would be happy to work with you to figure out a way to come up with the other half. Additionally, the actual uh waiver was filled out for the half. So, I suspect you knew that the potential was that you would have to pay the the other half because the waiver was not filled out, you know, for a full waiver. No, I did not know that. But we Okay, we got a motion. Call a question. Have a motion

052in a second. Um, again, I understand the concern. I think this is one of those where I would encourage the incoming board to review their policy. U again, this isn't a policy as much as this is the procedure, but yes. Uh, we have a motion and a second. Roll call. Mr. McBride? Yes. Miss Fabian? Yes. Miss Gonzalez? Pass. Sorry. Mr. French. Mr. Riddle. No. Miss Hannah. Yes. Miss Lensing. policy is there for a reason and I agree it needs to be addressed because situations like this there should be a caveat or a carveout. So because this is the current policy that the board that the board previously agreed to I'm going to hold that standard in that line. Um, if for some reason it doesn't pass through the board, I am more than happy to

053contribute to whatever efforts to get to the 30,000, but we need to review the policy before we can start um approving those things from my perspective. So, no, sorry, President Yuing. Sorry. Yes. One, two, three, four. It passed. It passed. It had four. Can you amend mine to a no? I was looking at the wrong document already called. It was already called, Miss Fabian. So with the new board, you can do a motion to reconsider. You said do it now. Yeah. If you want to have a strict for now, Mr. French, it has passed. But uh we may have a motion to reconsider which may mean that it's a no. So um we attempt it but if you want to grab a seat and kind of wait it out as soon as uh Miss uh

054Vanderbrook reviews we'll we'll go back. Item 11F approval of basic SRO training request. It is the recommendation of the administration that the board of education approve the educational safety educational safety specialist Todd Smith to attend the basic SRO training course which will be held June 22nd 28 2025 in Savannah, Georgia. The estimated cost is 3,000 which includes registration fees, travel, lodging and mail perm. Motion to approve. Motion by Mr. Riddle, seconded by Mr. McBride. Any comments or questions on the motion? Um I am going to be voting no on this. uh safety is a number one priority in our schools. Um I think we've gotten better about intro or including in the conversation of safety the broader perspective of making sure needs are met and we have resources to provide our kids outside of um

055consequences for when things um do escalate. My concern here is that, you know, the first two days are geared toward SRO's and this is not an SRO going, right? It's one of our our climate culture and climate culture staff specialists. ESS, my apologies. Educational safety specialist. So, I get how they could be understood as intertwined, but I I can't support this because of the SRO connection. I also wanted to comment um echoing Miss Linsing, I um this has been really hard to um think about and it's probably been one of the biggest challenges um as part of my tenure on the board these past four years because I've been pretty outspoken that I'm not a fan of this program, but I do think that um safety interventions need to increase for our students um and

056our staff actually. Um but uh I agree that because it's not an SRO going that it doesn't really make sense and we're also considering the consulting agreement. Um and I think when we think about safety these issues need to be um the more solutions that we create at home and learn from one another at home um the more beneficial the outcomes could be in my mind. So awesome. All right, we got uh Miss Hannah, did you have a comment? just that um just that um you all don't um there there there is um a reason why um director Wilson um approved this for one of his staff and um as what is always said up here they're the profession professionals. And so now we are going to um impede professional development and actually it's one

057of the um newer um ESS's that are c that's coming on board and all of the um professional development. I would think that um that that um the individual is going to receive is going to be beneficial for students and staff. So um yeah, I um that that's my comment. Thank you. Thank you, Miss Hannah. I think I agree with just what you said. Roll call. Mr. McBride. Yes. Miss Fabian. Yes. Miss Gonzalez, respectfully, no. Mr. Riddle, yes. Miss Hannah, yes. Miss Lindsay, no. President Yuing, yes. Item approved. Motion carries. And then I'm sorry, I need to make a formal motion to reconsider item 11. You have a motion. Do we have a second? A second. Second by Mr. Riddle. Any comments or questions on the motion? So, we're just we're What's your basis for

058the reconsideration? Sorry, it's it's sounding kind of muffled. I just wanted to u make sure that my um vote was clarified to a no. So, we have a motion in a second. She was on the prevailing side, so she can make a motion to reconsider. Huh? Yeah. It was four to two. One pass. One pass. One. Anita, Carolina, Brandon, and Jeff were yeses in the affirmative. So, it passed. She was on the affirmative side. So, she is doing a motion to reconsider, which she's allowed to do. We have a second from Mr. riddle. But the step is is that just bringing the item back up to reconsider. Yes. So we have a a motion to reconsider on the table. We have a second roll call vote on the motion to reconsider. Mr. McBride. Yes. No.

059Yes. You want to reconsider it? Oh, the motion to reconsider. Yes. The motion is to reconsider. Right. Right. So the just to redo it. Say yes if you want to reconsider and no if you don't want to reconsider. Right. Let me ask this question then. Uh sure I can make sure I understand what's going on. I'm in favor of whatever we can do to help the young man. So if it's No, that's that's what it be. No, I know. I can't tell them how to vote. I'm just making them understand. Let me this motion. Hold on, hold on. If If you don't want no honesty here, don't say that. Cuz I made myself clear I wanted to vote the right way if to help the young man. And if she clarifying to help me out

060with that, there's no reason for the to challenge her on that. Thank you. Thank what I would like to do is to clarify what the motion itself is right now, which is you've had a motion to allow a reconsideration. So, this vote is, are you going to allow the reconsideration? That's not my point. That's not my point, Kathy. My point is I don't think it's fair for you to tell her to tell me not what to do when she's being honest in her request to help me out. Your comment is recognized. All right. Okay. After if the motion to reconsider is allowed, then you can revote the issue. If you say no, it doesn't bring it up again. And so, yes or no, it's up to you. My apologies, father. President Yuing. No, I mean

061Jeff still has the vote. President Yuing. So again, I'm I I am really confused because this is I'm I'm confused. Let me clarify. Let's clarify what the votes mean. Carolina voted yes. She believes that she should well not believe she's saying she wanted to vote no. So right now she is asking for a motion to reconsider that vote. If we approve the motion to reconsider that vote, then we can take another motion and then we would all have to reinvote vote on it again. If we vote no, then it cannot be reconsidered. The it it fails and we move on to the next agenda item. Would I be I'm sorry. Go ahead, Miss Go ahead, M. Would I be revising the original? Correct. If if this fails, you have to go back and Yes. Go

062ahead. So, no. Okay. Miss Fabian, no. Sir, yes. Oh my goodness. Miss Gonzalez, no. Is sciencey delivered? Science seal delivered. Mr. Riddle, yes. Miss Hannah, no. Miss Lensing, no. President Yuing. Okay. No. So motion fails and the original vote stands item. So for clarity purposes, let's can we slightly to what happened? Not not because there's commotion. So I just want to make sure the motion to reconsider failed. It wasn't allowed which means the original vote stands and the original motion passed which means that it is for a full waiver. Correct. All right. All right. Item um 12A, approval of the safety and security consultant agreement renewal. It is the recommendation of the administration that the board of education approved the safety and security consultant agreement renewal with R.J. Harris and Associates through June 30th, 2025.

063The estimated annual cost for the extension is $90,000. Motion to approve. Second. Motion by Mr. Riddle, seconded by Mr. McBride. Any comments or questions on the motion? Um, I have a question. Are we able to add further commentary as it was brought up during public comment? Um, one of the specific comments brought up was with regard to negotiating the SRO costing. Are we able to elaborate on some of those cost savings? Well, I don't know if it cost savings if you said we already had to pay full price to provide context and this is 100% a board of education thing which is transparent. It was negotiated if you remember Mrs. Sebeci that they would lock in that price for three years. The board then voted for a one-year extension and then when that extension came

064up, the um current administration, Mayor Taylor, put on the table $350,000. So the original three-year extension that would have locked the board in for three years at $75,000 per SRO was agreed to through conversations and in consultation with um RJ Harrison Associates. So that did provide a little bit of context and and then we are because that was an annual renewal are going into negotiations again and unlike last year we would want to start off the year one with the board of education knowing what the budgeted amount would be and number two with the SRO's if that's what the board chooses to be in place at the start of the school year. Whereas last year we started the school year without the SRO's because the negotiations extended beyond the summer into the start of the

065school year. So was there additional commentary that you wanted me to provide, Miss Lindsay? Um or the administration I mean Yeah. Are there other aspects that the administration could highlight for the public? Yes, Mr. Walton. have him change my cuz I think he should be here. Good evening members of the board, staff, community, superintendent. Um, we did highlight some items last week at the operational services committee meeting. We did want to bring to light some additional items. Now, this is not all-incclusive, but it does highlight some of the support that R.J. Harris and Associates has provided the district. Uh, gang awareness training as well as crossing guard training and mutual respect training. Some of these trainings we want to expand to other work groups within the district. We've done building vulnerability assessments and provided recommendations

066to the board of education. We've also reviewed those recommendations with our school principles, our safety administration, as well as our operations uh administration. We've also done traffic control assessments and studies and they've supported with discussions with the Walkegan Police Department about ways to enhance and improve that as well as training for our staff. Uh one element that we did not discuss last week was committee support. So when we were going through the safety committee which is meets on a monthly basis as well as the zero tolerance work group that was uh convened a couple years ago and recommendations brought to the board. They were instrumental in that work as well as bridging the gap between district staff, how they were filling community perception and and what you know what our policy says and provided recommendations

067for training for deescalation for all staff. Um lastly, uh in addition to what Mr. Euing said, they've also supported the direct coaching of the safety department through various resources and trainings as well as uh consultation with with Mr. Wilson and his administrative team on a regular ongoing basis throughout the duration of this agreement. Thank you. Can can um does RJ Harris have all of those um those various um credentials to um to to evident his um his knowledge to as a consultant in all of those areas. So Miss Hannah Chief Walls, Chief Wayne Walls talking about who works for RJ Harrison Associates has those credials with him. I asked about RJ Harris. So RJ Harrison Associates is the firm we're contracting with, but they provide us with consultants within their firm to provide this support.

068Chief Wayne Walls is one of them, as well as other individuals that provided, for example, the mutual respect training, um the the crossing guard training, etc. Excuse me. Uh deputy, I'm just asking the question. Mhm. Okay. I'm asking the question, sir, about the credentials to be able or that if he has all of those credentials to say that um his expertise is qualified to do that. That's what I'm asking. I ask Mr. Molton, please. But I can speak. I'm a board member also, but go ahead, Mr. Molton. So, yes, Miss Hannah, he and his subconsultants have those credentials. They they they have the consult th those Okay. And so the board can see those credentials. What credentials are you speaking to? I'm speaking of all of the credentials that would evident that he has the

069expertise to perform all of those um all of those consulting task that was named. That's all I'm asking. So outside of I mean I got credentials for all of the um seminars, workshops, PD, all of that that I have. So outside of educational degree, pardon me. Outside of Yeah, outside of uh educational, but I got educational uh degrees, too. So you can be a consultant. Yeah, I know. But I just want the right information to be um be disseminated, right? And I want you to get your information. And that's why I want to make sure that it's clear what you're asking for when you say credentials because um I I'm just saying because there is possibly an unknown track record of RJ Harris. C can I and other uh entities? Can I provide that I

070know of? So current clients Baker Hughes, Baxter, BGE, Blue Chip, City of North Chicago, City of Walkagan, Kameed Consumer's Credit Union, Exelon, Metra, United Conveyor Corporation, Walkegan Police Department, Ali Care Health. Are they still Is he still there now? State attorney. Is he still Is he still there now? I don't think there's a bunch of them that He's not there anymore. Yes. Uh at least 12 of these. So he also worked with Science School District. It's a It's a lot of Well, I think let's uh hear from the rest of the board and then we'll call a question. Go ahead, Miss uh Gonzalez. Um I think this would maybe help for my clarity. Can you may superintendent or board members or Mr. Motton um clarify that Mr. Harris, the one who did our um not

071Yeah. compensation study was one of them, but the trainings and all of that, he's he owns this company, right? He's part owner. He owns the company. Yes. And and then he has contracted Chief Walls and Chief Walls is the one that's going to do all the training and the safety studies and all that stuff. Or where does he come in? I think what RJ Harris is the umbrella company, right? And then he has employees that work for him. Chief Wallace works for RJ Harris and Associates. Okay. Right. Okay. And they lead the trainings together though, right? A lot of them. They do a majority of them as well as some other individuals that are on their consulting team. What's the training? What what kind of training does he have to work for you? Okay. I

072think that can be provided if Miss Hannah wants the the additional information. But are there any other questions for the rest of the board? Roll call. Oh. Oh, sorry. Miss Leslie, did you have one? Um, I just I wanted to to give some commentary because I know during the um operations meeting, um, I had some questions or concerns and the supplemental information has been helpful for me. Sorry about the microphone. has been helpful for me to understand because a lot of those components are and it even says so in um the item can we just make sure we're on 12A oh it is okay perfect um about the the community relationships and Mr. Moten, you had brought up, you know, collaboration with the city's office, with the mayor, collaboration with the um my brain is

073blanking, with the police department, right? Um, I I sit in on on board reprimands with students and some of the elements that come up. I can see the result of those conversations of having those strong ties and having information to some aspects that the police department has that maybe director malt or sorry, director Wilson doesn't directly have that knowledge for. And it means keeping kids safe. um especially in in one that I had recently and so I think you know whether we go SRO's or not that amount was a pretty substantial amount but for me seeing the impact of how we can keep our kids safe just with local violence and local happenings um that to me is going to propel why I say yes to this. Thank you Mr. from uh Miss Lindsay, Miss

074Fabian, and then can I also add some clarification? Yes, ma'am. Go ahead. Sorry. So, a couple of things because I unfortunately was unable to attend the conversation last week. Um, but to clarify, consulting agencies often it's a common practice to obviously hire out those that are certified to do the work, but also just understanding the role of when you're in a high position of leadership of having somebody to help with your professional development and having somebody to be able to um talk with outside of your agency so that you're not having any blind spots is extremely crucial. And this is common practice not just here in Walkegan, but um or even just in school districts, but you see it in politics, you see it in business. And so for me, I understand the higher you

075go, um you're going to need to be reaching out more and more to ensure that you are constantly growing because there isn't somebody, you know, directly above you able to do that for you. So I fully believe in um not just professional development but the safety of our students and anything that we can do in order to ensure that we are completely up todate and that we are consistent and that we're looking at national and local trends to ensure that we have the best staff um and the best competent staff that can do the work um and have that support. I'm all for and that's why I would be voting yes. Thank you, Miss Fabian. Roll call. Yes. Miss Fabian. Yes. Miss Gonzalez. Reluctantly. Yes. Mr. Riddle. Yes. Miss Hannah. No. Miss Lensing. Yes. For

076the reasons I spoke on. President Yuing. Yes. Item approve. Motion carries. We are at item B. Uh 12B approval of food service program audit and feasibility study. It is the recommendation of the administration that the board of education approve the food service program audit feasibility study conducted by Walker Quality Services. The feasibility study plus reimburseable expenses and contingency in the estimated total of $11,600. Motion to approve. Motion by Mr. Riddle, seconded by Miss Lindsay. Any comments or questions on the motion? Yes. Go ahead, Mr. uh McR. Have the study been done already? No, this will be starting to work if we approve it. Okay. Yeah, I was just going to say I'd like to see the results from the study when it happens. You will definitely see the results once it's completed. The whole board

077will roll call. Oh, Mr. R. Well, my only comment is that I think this is timely. You know, we are at a possible renewal of the contract or a you know, looking at going out for another vendor. I think having some outside eyes looking on our food service. We have a a 22 different schools food service takes place. We need some outside eyes looking at what we do and how we provide it. And so this I'm look I'm anxious as well to get the results of this study so we can know which direction we should move. So I'm going to vote in favor. Yes. Gonzalez. Yeah, I agree with Mr. Riddle. Um I I want to be very careful. I wasn't in favor of changing the vendor to Sedexo when we first um transitioned food

078programs. Although I did think that the food pro program needed to um be revisited, I hesitated to um let go of Sedexo because I know that we're going to only in increase um costs um and this feasibility study is is an extra investment. But um I think we're really lucky in Illinois to have a lot of farms around us. Um, I think there's other ways that we could better understand the food landscape. And if we do anything right, I think we should at least try to um feed the students the best possible foods that we can, whether that's with Sedexo or another vendor. So, um, I will be floating in favor of this, too. Liz, um, so I I'm not going to lie, the the jump from the the roughly 5,000 number to the 11

079was a bit shocking at first, but to Miss Gonzalez's point, this this is the biggest investment we can have in our kids. We need to be putting good things into their body so that they can be healthy, so that they build lifelong habits. Um, and we need to also make sure that they're eating the food, right? So, I want to make sure that the produ whomever we after this study, whomever we go with is an entity that really listens to what our kids eat because if they like spicy food, I don't care if they're in third grade, give them the spicy food, they'll eat it, right? whereas um just seeing the amount of food that has been thrown away is very alarming and not going into our kids and they need to start the day

080off right. So real hot breakfasts need to be available for elementary school students um and healthy sustainable items uh throughout. So while it is a larger jump that I wasn't quite expecting, I do think it's going to be a worthwhile investment. Thank you. Board President, go ahead. M just a pertinent comment about a board and public that are we're all interested in providing the best food for our students. Correct. Yeah. Um there is a film available for to watch for free this Saturday, April 26 at 10:30 at Three Brothers Theater on Jese Street. This is a uh film called Cafeteria Man and it is a documentary about uh a person who worked uh at this Baltimore public schools to bring nutritious food options to their schools. So, if you're available, you might want to go

081and see this. You know, it uh it's being staged u there's a a group behind us trying to get this film into our city. So, it's being staged at Three Brothers this Saturday at 10:30. Um and it is free. cafeteria man um learning about the Baltimore public schools and how they were able to bring nutritious food to their schools. Thank you. And I appreciate that. Yeah. You know what? Well, I I do need to say what I need to say here. I was just thinking that uh what Mr. Riddle was saying, my mind was thinking the same way. If you really wanted to know what's really going on as far as children eating, you would have somebody go to three different schools and do observation and you can actually see what's really going on. I

082haven't been over here at Brookside, but I'm at Zion. And what I see in Zion, I love it. I mean, I I mean, you can't beat it. I see it every day. And uh it's it's it's uh and the kids are not complaining. They're sitting down eating because they got a variety of selections to pick from. So, you know, that was just my thought when you said that. But anyway, moving right along. I already voted yes. Well, you didn't vote yet. Roll call. Mr. McBride. Yes. Miss Fabian. This is something we've been asking for. Yes. Mrs. Gonzalez. Yes. Mr. Riddle? Yes. Miss Hannah? Yes. Miss Lensing? Yes. President Yuing? Yes. Item approve. Motion carries. All right. Um item 13A, renewal of uh and this is like I say, I got one more meeting, y'all. My

083goal from this point is to be done by 900 p.m. and that's going into close session. So, I'm just putting that out there if y'all want to do anything for me. All right. Uh item 13A, approval of treasury appointments and shy bonds renewal processing and payment. uh Ohio casualty insurance respectively. It is the recommendation superintendent that the board of education appoint MissWendel and Poke as the district's treasur for two years beginning July 1st 2025 and ending July June 30th 2027th. I make a motion. Second motion by Miss Hannah, seconded by Miss Lindley. Any comments or questions on the motion? don't go ahead. Um when we look at the motion as compared to the title, the motion is just for the renewal of the treasurer appointment at this time. It is not for the renewal of

084the payment. Just wanted to make that clear. That will come at a later date. Correct, Miss Pulk? Thank you. [Music] Um said it before and I'll say it again. Um, you know, and I know I don't like to pick on people, but it has been an absolute honor to uh work with Miss Poke. I appreciate her professionalism and the guidance in which she's given the board. I say it all the time uh in my position as board presidents. I get to talk to board presidents and boards from throughout the state of Illinois. Um, and there our districts, and I know we talk about district 60, but there are districts around us that are really, really hurting even in what you consider to be some affluent um, affluent districts. And so, I appreciate that. Uh, Miss

085Poke has always been one of the people that will, she may not just say no outreach outright. She'll say, "Well, board president, I can do whatever you tell me to do." but whatever the board says is what we'll do. But and so I appreciate um the way that she has always um helped to steer us. She'll work with me if I say, "Can you find it?" We try and find it. We try and take care of things to make sure that um our students are taken care of like parking lots, like $30 million that we set aside before CO funds to make sure that we were making the necessary physical improvements. uh to our buildings. Um the largest teacher raise in district 60 history that we were able to navigate and give um along with

086all of the other things that we've been able to achieve and as Miss Hannah has stated is it's come on the backs of some very hard times but appreciate um the stewardship from uh the administration and particularly Miss uh Dr. Miss Pulses um department and finance. So, thank you and I gladly will uh support the extension. And I just want I just want to say uh when I talk to Miss Folks, she always say, "Well, whatever the board want to do, it ain't up to me." And then she say, "But I'm going to tell you if whatever you do, it's going to hurt you or it's not going to hurt you." And that's the part I appreciate. You're not going to let us sink. Thank you. But this is a Treasury bond. We're just extending

087it, you know. is we're not saying we're hiring Miss Pope for it's her role as a treasure. It's her role as a treasurer. So this is but that's what I'm saying. So we wouldn't be reappointing the treasurer. I absolutely agree with everything that's been said about Miss Poke though. Yes. Roll call. Mr. McBride. Yes. Miss Fabian. Absolutely. Miss Gonzalez. Yes. Mr. Riddle. Yes. Miss Hannah. Yes. Miss Lensing. Yes. Yes. President hearing. Yes. Item approved. Motion carries. Item B, approval of human resources recruitment travel authorization. It is a recommendation that the board of education authorize the travel of the human resource department and other related district staff for the purpose of recruiting teachers for bilingual diverse learners, math, science, and other hard to fill vacancies in a variety of job markets to include but not limit

088to Mexico, Puerto Rico, H.B.CU, and others. as a new recruitment opportunity arises in support of a successful recruitment effort. The total cost is $30,000. Motion to approve. Motion by Mr. Riddle. Second. Seconded by Mr. McBride. Any comments or questions on the motion? Miss Lindsay. Um I'm just going to make this a fast comment. I know um during public comment, Mr. Bukovich brought up some very valid concerns and for the safety of individuals coming into the the United States right now, they're very valid. However, I also see that we have put ourselves in a position where, you know, according to his calculations, it's 25% of staff, but it is a need that has kept us going. I'm going to reiterate and echo that we need to have a more strategic plan so that it's not necessarily

089reliance. We get a lot of great teachers out of um this approach that we're taking, but we do need to find a way to make sure it's something that we want to enhance our district, not that we have to rely on for this district. I agree. I also want to stress the point that it is definitely um a risk. I said it at the student achievement meeting and I'll say it now. It's a it's a risk. Uh I deal in banking and finance. I judge risk. Um so it is risky to have that much of our staff, but I do always want to reiterate the fact that there is a huge teacher shortage and vacancy uh in Illinois and we need a long-term strategy in order to repair that. I also would like to remind

090the board that for individuals who as of right now with the way the laws are written who choose to stay, we do assist with trying to help them um if they stay for a certain period of time to get permanent residency because not all of the international teachers that we recruit um are subject to the same thing. So we have teachers that are coming from Puerto Rico, those US province, they are able to stay for as long as they would like to. um you know, Mexico, we're working on that, H.B.CU and others. So, I agree and I would encourage the board is that there may be a goal around decreasing the percentage, right? Uh but you don't want to do that in my opinion at the risk of not having a certified teacher in front

091of our students. So it is a a both and um I'll be supporting this under with hope not with hopes like but with the belief that we will uh continue to recruit locally and start to repair and reestablish the pathways to teaching um that have been under attack for over a decade at this point. Right. Thank you both for that clarification. Roll call. Mr. McBride. Miss Fabian. Yes. And good luck. Miss Gonzalez. Yes. Mr. Riddle. Yes. Miss Hannah. I'm going to pass. Miss Lensing. Yes. President Yui. Yes. Item approved. Motion carries. Uh, then we have item C, authoriz. Uh, is this the we're holding this item? So, this will be the next board. Item D, dismissal of probationary teacher. It is recommended that the board of education approve the superintendent's recommendation for dismissal of a

092probationary teacher for cause and as being in the best interest of the district and its students effective immediately. Motion to approve. Motion to approve by Mr. Riddle, seconded by Miss Gonzalez. Any comments or questions on the motion? Roll call. Miss Fabian, yes. Mr. McBride, Miss Gonzalez, unfortunately. Yes. Mr. Riddle, yes. Unfortunately, Miss Hannah, um, passing. Miss Lensing, unfortunately, yes. President Ying, yes. Item approved. Motion carries. I uh read it now. We'll just go from here. This item involves Miss Christa Sanchez Pice. Okay. You don't have to. I do. Or I don't. Yeah, we already voted on it. We're good. No. Nope. We voted on the motion. That's fine. Item F, amendment number personnel item 13E, personnel 4225. It is recommended that the board of education accept the administration's recommendation to approve the appointments, retirement, retirement

093extensions, request, and accept the resignations and terminations as found on schedules F10002, L949, T317, and G660. So move second. Motion by Mr. Riddle, seconded by uh sorry, motion by Miss Gonzalez, seconded by Mr. Riddle. Any comments or questions on the motion? Um, I'd like to make a comment that, um, I'm really excited to see one of these individuals um, be named principal. I know from like a a personal aspect, not me, but they have been involved in the Waggan community for years um, to the point where my husband was on the soccer team with them as a coach. Um, so it's really exciting to see them grow into this position and really take on the role. Um, and I'm excited to see what comes of it future. Um, and best of luck to the rest

094that are are continuing with us. Thank you. Roll call. Mr. McBride, yes. Miss Fabian, yes. Miss Gonzalez, yes. Mr. Riddle, yes. Miss Hannah, yes. Miss Lensing, yes. President Yuing, yes. Item approved. Motion carries. We have some administrative appointments. At this time, I'd like to congratulate Mr. Jose Salazar, who previously served as the interim principal at Clear View Elementary. He will now serve as the principal of Clear View Elementary with a starting salary of 100,000 106,496. Congratulations, Mr. Salazar. All right. Congratulations. [Applause] Our next appointee is Mr. Eric Hamilton, who previously served as the interim principal at the Brookside campus. He will now serve as the principal of Brookside campus with a starting salary of $140,000. Congratulations, Mr. Hamilton. Good job. Good job. Congratulations. Oh, thank you. Our next appointee will be Mr. Timothy Briner, who

095previously served as the intram director of maintenance and operation. He will now serve as the director of maintenance and operations with a starting salary of $146,16. Congratulations, Mr. Briner. Congratulations. I don't think you own the place. Congratulations. All right. Next item is item 13F, amendment number 17 to the superintendent's contract. It is recommended that the board of education approve the proposed amendment number 17 to the superintendent performancebased contract and authorize the board president to execute the amendment. We have a motion. So move second. Motion by Mr. McBride, seconded by Miss Gonzalez. Any comments or questions on the motion? Yeah, I have a statement that I'd like to read. Go ahead, Miss Hannah. Um, April 22nd, 2025. Statement opposing satisfactory evaluation. Good evening all. As senior board member, I am obligated to the community to be

096truthful. As the board votes to give the superintendent a satisfactory evaluation, the community deserves to know how the board came to that conclusion. I will qualify my vote of opposition to a satisfactory rating. The evaluation didn't take into consideration number one failing student academic performance over the past seven years. Currently 16% or 2,167 students out of 13,546 students are doing okay in reading. and 10% or 1,355 students doing okay in math. Number two, the toxic environment in the district for staff and students. We have had fights in the hallway with staff during the school day. The climate of the district is not a pleasant workplace and it is it is not conducive to the learning for our students. The low morale of the district staff and students is unbelievable. the large staff turnover in the

097last six, seven years. We were told it was okay to lose over,00 staff members between 2017 and 2021 if they were not quality staff. The number is much higher in 2025. This number includes teachers, support staff, custodians, administrators, and substitute teachers. The lack of four, the lack of effective communication and collaboration within the district to make decisions. Number five, the lack of accountability for the increased number of lawsuits, grievances from the union, untimely information coming to the board. Number six, the overspending of the 2425 budget that ended with a deficit in the education fund. There hasn't been a deficit since in the early 2000s. Number seven, the disparity in inconsistent discipline incidents. The majority of the negative discipline is only involving African-American staff at all levels. Number eight, the refusal to bring retired educators back

098to the district instead of recruiting international teachers. Number nine, the negative perception of the school district within the community and through among the uh uh taxpayers. I have the uh what the evaluation consisted of of four goals and the um the public has a right to know about those goals. 25% of students in first to 12th grade will participate in tutoring and extracurricular activity. 10% of students will be engaged and serviced with social emotional learning partners. Goal three to promote a sense of belonging for 25% of African-American males and they will participate in academic and social emotional learning activities. Goal four, 100% of schools will implement the science of reading which is was being done before this time. Finally, it is time for a new direction for the district to redefine the visions, goals, and

099methods to foster an environment that supports student academic improvement, community engagement, and educational excellence. We need change to the superintendent and administration to bring about a positive school culture free of harassment, intimidation, and fear for the jobs for their jobs because they have an opposing opinion about wrongdoing. As board members, we have an obligation and responsibility to our students, staff, taxpayers, and community to effectively govern the school district and its conditions. And that is why I am opposing a satisfactory valuation because it is incomplete. Thank you. And I will submit this for the board uh minutes. And if the media would like a copy, I have one for them as well. Thank you. Thank you, Miss Hannah. Any other comments? Go ahead, Mr. President. Yeah, I have one. Um um unlike my fellow board member,

100Miss Hannah, I I want to say that I respect our superintendent and I commend her for the dedication, the competence, and the really hard work that she's done over this past year as she's guided our district um through some very difficult and uncertain times. Unfortunately, I'm I'm not going to be able to vote yes on this motion because, as you all know, the federal government agencies are currently being downsized or even dismantled along with staffing and funding cuts and urban school districts like ours rely heavily on outside funding to help meet the many identified academic, social, and mental health needs of our students. Funding is now being squeezed and in some cases in jeopardy of being withdrawn. For these reasons, I feel compelled to pass on this motion or vote no, whichever. I'm not sure

101exact sure exactly what I'm going to do on that, but I I feel compelled to probably just pass on this motion. So, I have a statement, but before I do, I would like to level set. So, Miss Fabian, let me level set first and then I hear you trying to come off a mute. So, the level setting is what the board is. So, to Miss Hannah's point, there's evaluation tool. that evaluation tool has been agreed upon. Each board member provides scores based on that evaluation tool. As the board president, my role is to add up the numbers, to average it out, and based on what that number equals, it's a one, two, three, or four. The action that we are being asked to act on tonight is that the superintendent based on that overall score

102received a satisfactory or better and that she has a copy of that evaluation for her records. So that is what we are doing. Each board member again if you have your statements that's fine but for the public that's how we got here. It wasn't Brandon's decision. It wasn't the board's decision. I literally took up the numbers added to find the average which is what determined the overall score. So two level set that is what happened. There is an evaluation tool and either way that you look at it whether it's the overall tool which takes into account climate staffing etc. that number came back as having earned a satisfactory or if you just look at the four goals that number came back as satisfactory. So I do want to let the community know to Mr. Riddle's

103point, Miss Hannah's point, vote your conscience, but this is just an action recognizing that the evaluation happened and memorializing what the scores were. So, I will read my comment after I hear from the rest of the board. And, uh, Miss Fabian, go ahead. Um, no, I was going to pretty much say what you said. If this is what was agreed upon, then we must vote on that agreement. Now coming up in the new contract, new board, if we decide and if the superintendent should choose to um you know reapply, we can look at a different evaluation system and a different uh goal setting system. But as it is my duty is to follow that contract and to ensure that we are being fair. Um, and again, the score is what it is and um, so

104I will be voting accordingly because I trust that Brandon did take all the numbers into account and did the math. So, um, thank you for all your hard work over these years taking all that feedback in. Uh, Mr. Yuing, uh, my comments, sir. Go ahead, Miss McBride. We have uh seven board members up here and we all entitled to make our decision on whatever the uh reason may be and uh the evaluation tool is put in place for us to uh review and give our opinions and comments and I don't get a chance to see what nobody else did but myself. So as a result of that it goes to our board president and he tally ups all the findings and if he comes back with a satisfactory battery uh satisfactory uh evaluation uh my

105due diligence is to actually go by what the uh the tool itself uh says that I should go by and so I will be voting my conscience it is a no-brainer that once again uh I if I did anything different I'd be going against the grains. So, I'm going to vote yes because the evaluation has been done and you had seven board members that took an account that had that that had a part in that evaluation and uh I didn't follow Brandon. I don't think nobody else did. He did it him and uh uh if I'm not mistaken, you and uh our attorney. Yeah, I I'll clarify when you finish your comments, though. Okay. Well, you and your attorney. So, uh and I don't I don't think you guys did anything unjust. I think I

106think you you brought it back satisfactory. That's what it is. So, I would be voting yes because of that. Yeah. So, to be clear, would you please tell I'm not saying that you did? No, no, no, no. And I don't think Mr. McBride was. I just want to be clear is it's to his point each board member we have a meeting to level set to go over information, but then each board member does their own evaluation tool, right? Those results come to me. They're just tabulated and then the entire board is given access to see everybody's results and comments and we meet with the superintendent to discuss the results of that evaluation, areas of improvement, areas of concern. So, it's not me that just comes back. Everybody knows what they scored and if there was

107a discrepancy, they would let me know. But thank you, Mr. McBride, Miss uh Lindsay. Um I think um many of what Miss Hannah had read out with her her statement for me that is a continuing component that we as a board need to look at and hold the superintendent accountable for through the goal setting process. My frustration from the very beginning was that I feel that these goals are not rigorous enough. There is one exception that I will say was goal number four with regard to implementing our reading curriculum, the science of reading. I think that team has done an excellent job. I am very proud of the work that they have done, especially sitting on the literacy committee with Miss Hannah. We've seen and heard more layers than the community is aware of of

108the intent and the dedication and the hard work that goes into it. So out of everything that I can say that has happened in the past year, that's one thing I'm very proud of within this district. But the other concerns still remain, but as Miss Fabian had stated, we are bound by the structure in which we agreed to. And so that's my frustration and something that I'm going to be continuing to push for for this next incoming board for the next evaluation as well as when we look to the next contract because our kids do deserve better. 16% and 10% are extremely frustrating. Um and it's and it's not acceptable. Um but these are the bounds in which we have to Mr. McBride's point each individually filled out our evaluation on. So the metrics that

109Mr. Ewing brought up with district image, communication, HR, that's a compilation of all seven of us. But we did not consider that in the Miss Santa, I gave both scores and I just told you what the what what it would be. It wouldn't change the outcome. So even to be fair to the board, I wanted to show what it would have been had it been taken. Even when you take those things into account, the numbers and the score were the score. So every board member to Mr. to McBride's point, I know how I voted. It's the superintendent's personnel document. We won't go into detail about what the individual scores were, right? But again, each board member has access to know what the comments were. I have my statement, you have yours. People can give their

110opinion, but what we are being asked to do is to certify what the results were of that uh evaluation. Go ahead, Miss Lindsay. I'm sorry to interrupt. No, you're you're fine. Um because it is it is a certification. And I am agreeing that the collective came to this determination. Personal feelings aside, that's what what came through. And so that's what we're being asked to vote on. And that's essentially what we need to do. My opinion is is you make an agreement, you follow that agreement, and that should be the standard. If you don't like the agreement, then you need to course correct each and every time you have an evaluation. If you don't like the goals, you need to set more stringent or more aspiring goals so that our kids can do better. So if

111that's a concern of the board, we need to be better from the onset. And that's all I'm going to say. And that's my recommendation. So um I'll be meeting as we transition just to go over where we are with whoever the incoming board president is. And one of the recommendations is that you start the goal setting process in May. Um, are there any other comments? Well, yes. Yes. Uh, uh, when I when I done my evaluation, I just in I looked at I tried to look at, uh, everything involved in the district, uh, academics, uh, things that I've seen since I've been here all my life. I've seen change. I just seen I seen I seen a lot of pluses that's not being sometime reiterated but there's there's pluses and minuses but uh there's a

112lot of pluses that I that I can sit here and talk about whether you like it or not but uh and I can say that because of the fact I was born and raised here and I've been through like five superintendent and uh uh they all brought something to the table and it wasn't uh always uh something that you can jump and shout about, but I can say that there are some things that I've seen that take place oh since this superintendent has been here that uh I I'm I'm I'm amazed by you know and uh and and and her vision uh I have to respect it because I like I said I've seen some things that has been done I don't know if they would have been done if she wasn't here because the

113other superintendent there was here had not had that imagination and I could probably there's a list that I get in the back of my said that I can go down, but I'm not going to do that to this point. I just wanted to point that out because there's also pluses as well as minuses. Thank you. Thank you, Miss McBride. Miss Gonzalez. Yeah. Um, thank you, Mr. McBride, because I um, similar to your mindset, I think the same way that my experience even in the four years that I've been on the board has been far from perfect. And we've we've had discussions in close session, in open session about what it means to have rigorous expectations for students. Um we've tried to reinvision what it means um to have students um you know graded differently, have

114different credit expectations so that they have a better chance of graduating on time in four years. Um, we've heard from students themselves that like they don't feel like they belong in the school system. And so we t the superintendent and her team to find ways of reaching those students and making them feel a part of an activity, whether it's a sport, whether it's a club, whether it's, you know, something else that we can highlight through a a partnership. And you know, I think every year has has gone a little bit harder, but I think we've also improved in certain ways. And I know there's some things that even when I was a student weren't available to me or my friends um that now we have for students. Um and that's because of the capital improvements

115that we've made. That's because of the curriculum changes that we've been making. And um and I know it it's like the unpopular thing to say, but if our superintendent fails, then that means our entire district fails. And if we're not at a A+++, I feel like our community feels like we're failing. But then I think of our students and from one day to the next, they're not going to be an A+ student and we shouldn't expect that cuz that's unreasonable. Um, but that doesn't mean that we shouldn't prioritize their growth and the growth is what counts the most. Um, so I I don't want people to think that, you know, we're throwing in the towel and that this is good enough and this is always going to be what it's supposed to be because it's

116not. Um, but everyone in the US right now is having a hard time figuring out how to best create an educational community when our communities have been under attack. And I, you know, all that to say, the math was done. It was satisfactory. The incoming board can and future boards can decide whether they want to go out for different superintendent and then restructure their teaching curric uh uh recruitment strategies, maybe do away with instructional uh coaches and all that stuff because those are the people that are trying to get into the classroom and change pedagogy. Um and I believe in the work that they're doing and hopefully um people see that when we ratify the uh the results. Yeah. So uh I have some comments and then we'll call a question. Um and this is

117in no way like to be um yeah I'll just read them. The superintendent has been navigating through various challenges demonstrating leadership and managing in district finances during difficult times. However, it is increasingly apparent to me that our progress has plateaued over the past couple of years. And this stagnation raises concerns about the direction of our priorities. Despite nine years of effort, student performance scores have seen only incremental improvement. And there has been a noticeable shift away from driving student results toward what appears to be internal drama and distra distractions that have eroded trust within the community. Uh, additionally, there have been persistent challenges in fostering an environment where employees feel seen, heard, valued, and appreciated. The lingering perception of favoritism coupled with ongoing issues with the HR department such as complaints uh against different individuals

118uh just shows some of the inefficiencies that impact staff and morale. uh the frequent escalation of staff rel related issues to the board further highlights the ineffective uh HR processes and I would encourage the future board to make that a top priority. I've also been disappointed by the lack of vision for domestic recruitment and creative strategies to grow our own talent within the district even as our international recruitment efforts have been fruitful. As a CEO of the district, the superintendent carries the responsibility to create a positive inclusive environment and find sol solutions to these systemic issues. Rebuilding trust with the community, refocusing on driving meaningful student results, and embracing higher expectations for all students must become the priority to move forward effectively. Decisive action and a clear strategic vision are essential to ensure long-term improvement,

119stability, and success for the district. With that, roll call. Mr. McBride, yes. Miss Fabian, yes. Miss Gonzalez, yes. Mr. Riddle, pass. Miss Hannah, no. Miss Lensing, yes. President Yuing, yes. Item approved. Motion carries. We now have item 16A, the ratification of the second processing of April 2025 board bills, manual check request payments, and old national bank insurance payments for the period of April 2nd, 2025 through April 15, 2025. It is the recommendation of the administration that the board of education ratify the second April 2025 processing of board bills, manual check request payments, and all national bank insurance payments for the period of April 2nd, 2025 through April 15, 2025. The accounts payable board payments for the period of April 2nd, 2025 through April 15, 2025 total 1,847,66366. The Mayo check request payments for the period

120of April 2nd, 2025 through April 15, 2025 total $476,4462. Though national bank insurance payments for the period of April 2nd, 2025 through April 15, 2025 totals 1,394,57151. Motion to approve. Second. Motion by Mr. Riddle, seconded by Miss Gonzalez. Any comments or questions on the motion? Roll call. Mr. McBride. Yes. Miss Fabian. She lost the call. Miss Gonzalez, yes. Mr. Riddle, yes. Miss Hannah, pass. Miss Lensing, pass. President Ying, yes. Item approved. Motion carries. All right. Hold the committee reports. Hold the delegates reports. Uh, superintendence report. Did you have one? We can pass on that. Pass on it. All right. Um, we have item 19A, the resolution regarding the significance of school climate, culture, and traditions. It is the recommendation that the board of education adopt the resolution as presented regarding the significance of school culture,

121I mean, sorry, of school climate, culture, and traditions. Motion to approve. Second. Motion by Mr. Riddle, seconded by Miss Gonzalez. Any comments or questions on the motion? Yeah. No, it is Okay. I think it's I think Miss Lindsing did a wonderful job in putting this together. Um um she thought about it and uh attempted to touch um touch each um each topic with uh with meaning. And I think that this is something um I think we should we there's a need for um some more resolutions that would uh go along with uh with our governance of the school district in the future. Thank you board president. This is board work and so I definitely appreciate uh the drafting of resolutions. Sometimes the board wants to see something. This is what Miss Lizzie said. She came

122to me, she said, "What can we do?" I said, "Draft something and uh we'll talk about it with the entire board." So, um what I do want to say is that this was something that had been happening and we had been hearing in the community. Um things that they wanted to see, the tradition and the history preserved. Uh Walking public schools. Uh and so this memorializes what is the the will and the hope of the board and we wanted to do this under this board. Yeah. And so this is uh I'm I'm happy that we got it across the finish line and we were able to agree. Before we take the vote, do you mind reading the resolution and then um I know we have a motion in a second, but I'll ask you to

123read it, Miss Lindsay, and then we'll vote. Um I am going to try to go through it a bit quickly. It is rather lengthy. But the board of education walkgan community unit school district number 60 resolution regarding the significance of school climate, culture and traditions. Whereas wkegan community unit school district number 60 is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and supportive learning environment for all students, staff, families and the wagon community. And whereas a positive school culture is essential for success, well-being, and engagement among students, staff, families, and the community at large. And whereas the board of education recognizes that a strong sense of belonging and community is fund is a fundamental human need that is crucial for well-being which fosters positive outcomes including but not limited to reduced anxiety lower risk of chronic illnesses,

124improved mental health, better academic performance, intrinsic motivation, enhanced school safety, and a greater sense of purpose. And whereas the board of education recognizes that allowing students space to integrate their sense of self and personal identity into artistic practices and work fosters a sense of pride and belonging. Not only does this enhance their creative skills, but also helps to build confidence, empathy, and a mutual appreciation among peers. And whereas safe, respectful, and positive human relationships are essential to healthy student development and academic success. And whereas preserving and cultivating school traditions is vital to building a unified and engaged school community, reinforcing a sense of belonging, shared identity and values, and creating a sense of continuity through shared experiences and rituals. And whereas the board of education affirms that consistent relationships and clear expectations contribute to stable,

125supportive, and high functioning school environments with a strong sense of community. And whereas the board of education supports a school culture built on respect, kindness, character development, and a shared commitment to excellence. Now therefore, be it resolved by the board of education of Walkegan Community Unit School District number 60, Lake County, Illinois, that one, the board of education commits to the following actions to preserve and enhance our school culture and climate as follows. A, the board declares that District 60 will actively promote a culture of respect, ensuring that each individual is valued and supported within the school environment. B. The board declares that District 60 will prioritize the safety and well-being of students, staff, family, and community members by creating and maintaining shared spaces free of bullying, harassment, and other forms of mistreatment. C. The

126board declares that District 60 will continue to honor longstanding school traditions while supporting the thoughtful creation of new traditions that align with the mission of District 60. D. The board recognizes that preserving traditions are meaningful to both alumni and those currently involved in district 60, facilitates and increases engagement for the school community and the wagon community at large. E. The board recognizes that importance of allowing students space for self-expression and finding creative ways to share their authentic selves in the arts to include but not limited to music, dance, drama, and art in order to promote a sense of belonging and a welcoming school environment. F District 60 schools and offices will continue to implement and maintain restorative justice practices to address conflict and promote positive relationships among students, staff, families, and community members. G. District

12760 will continue to provide ongoing professional development for staff on topics that will support a stronger sense of belonging in the learning environment for staff and students to include but not limited to traumainformed and healing centered engagement, social emotional learning and restorative justice. H District 60 will continue providing opportunities for students to share their voices and perspectives as well as creating new opportunities as various needs arise. I District 60 will regularly assess and evaluate our school culture seeking feedback from students, staff, families, and the larger Walkagen community to identify areas for improvement. J District 60 will celebrate the achievement of our students and staff with families and the larger Walkagen community as appropriate, reinforcing a culture of shared achievement, recognition, and a supportive environment for all. K. District 60 will continue to provide opportunities for

128the staff and community to take an active role in the improvement of the district through focus groups, surveys, and collaborative meetings that welcome a broad range of perspectives. Two, the superintendent and staff are directed to develop and implement a plan to carry out the actions outlined in this resolution and to report on progress to the board of education on a regular basis. Three. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption. Dated dated this 22nd day of April 2025. Walkegan Community Unit School District 60 Board of Education. All right. Thank you, Miss Lizzie. So, we have a motion in a second. Um, roll call. Mr. McBride. Yes. Miss Fabian. Miss Gonzalez, yes. Mr. Riddle, yes. Miss Hannah, yes. Miss Lensing, yes. Yes, President Yuring. Yes. Item approved. Motion carries. So, you guys

129did not give me my wish. It's 9:15. Um, it was a long I do have uh uh I wanted to wrap up. Um but it's not urgent. Um no, it's um what I want to do is I do want to wrap up. Superintendent uh is not available on Monday. The new board is seated on Tuesday. They are still got Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. We got to post it. No, we don't got Saturday morning, but we can um again figure out a date. Um the hour is late and I don't think it'll be a productive conversation. Uh but there are some things that need to happen before the new board is seated. So, we'll work with Mr. Alazakis to figure out a date and time. Did we always already set the next meeting? Could we meet

130at 5:30? Maybe. 30 minutes is not going to be enough time. Not going to be enough time. Okay. Mr. Riddle, have you been on this board? Yeah. Good. Good evening. We have not formally set the next um two meetings. As I think we discussed last week, we would have a um special meeting that would be as long as whatever agenda items you guys have and then you you'd adjourn sin die and then we'd start the next meeting which would be to seat the board. That would be next Tuesday. Right now, we're looking at the second meeting starting at around 6 p.m., which means the first meeting would start the second meeting would follow the first meeting with the first meeting ideally starting at 6:00 and the second following hopefully shortly afterward. But if there's um

131items that need to be added, I can let you superintendent figure that out and we can discuss what that might look like for next Tuesday evening, the 29th. But we can have a special but that's the point is we it's no time before the new board is seated. So could we limit ourselves for one hour like 6 to 7 and we have a meeting and then we have the the others uh the new board starts at 7 then we'd have one hour that gives us a good bit of time. Yeah, but I don't want to move it. But our attorney let us know that we do have some lelay with the deadline, but no, I'm not we we will move forward with what we put out to the public. So, okay. Uh the question is,

132um yeah, it's already 9:15. Uh superintendent says that we can finish. I am It's up to the board. Uh what? So, we can either go into close session this evening or we can have a special meeting on next Tuesday. Special meeting. Are we taking a poll? Yeah. Are we taking a poll? I couldn't hear everything you said. Could you repeat that? So, we can either go into close session tonight or we can take uh uh have a special meeting on Tuesday. On Tuesday, let's have a special meeting on Tuesday. What? Can everybody be there at the time that this paper? Well, you got you got Well, I wasn't going to say five. It would be pushing the other meeting back. You got me now. I ain't trying to You got me now. That's what I'm

133with Mr. McBride. Y'all got to be here next Tuesday, too. So, I want to have a happy memory on Tuesday. All right. A motion to go into close session under exception C1 specific personnel and C21. Approval of previous close session minutes. So moved. Motion by Miss Lindsing, seconded by Miss Gonzalez. Roll call. Mr. McBride. Yes. Miss Fabian. Miss Gonzalez. Yes. Mr. Riddle. Yes. Miss Hannah. Miss Hannah. Miss Lensing. Miss Yuing. Yes. We're not going. I I'll when I open it up, you'll make