Rosemont Elementary School District 78 Board met March 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
President Donnelly called the meeting to order at 6:29 p.m.
ROLL CALL
President Donnelly asked for a roll call.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Wilson, Anderson, Stephens, Houston, Muszynski, Vice President Bailey, and President Donnelly
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Superintendent Anderson
Principal Kovalcik
Charles Allen, Resident; Janet Kester, Staff
Woo Song Allen, Resident; Kathy Kirk
Karen Allen, Staff; Theresa Kaleta, Resident
Bill Anderson, Resident; Janine Langer, Staff/Resident
Mary Balogh, Resident; Kevin Lidbury, Staff
Jackie Biedke, Resident; Anne Lunde, Journal & Topics Reporter
Vicki Cline, Staff; Lisa Maltais, Staff
Vanessa Cooper, Resident; Nancy Mason
Kim Crawford; Kristina Monaco, Resident
Julie Cullerton, Staff/Resident; Brittany Muszynski, Staff/Resident
Larry Cullerton, Resident; Kate O’Donnell, Staff
Pam Czaplewski, Staff; Gina O’Neill, Staff/Resident
Kelly Depa, Staff; Cathleen Pope, Staff
Kathy Dermody, Staff/Resident; Sarah Rhodes, Staff
Mr. & Mrs. Donnelly, Residents; Peter Schaul, Staff
Donnelly Family Members; Lourene Solarz, Staff
Debbie Drehobl, Resident; Cameron Stephens, Staff
Rick Drehobl, Resident; Maria Stephens, Resident
Kate Gilhooly, Staff; Mayor Stephens
Kathleen Guzaldo, Staff; Anne Tondola, Staff
Kristen Hines, Staff Christine Vogel, Staff
Mary Houston, Staff; Judy Walsh
Ginger Juedes, Resident; Jamie Williams, Staff
Deanna Wisniewski, Staff
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
At this time President Donnelly welcomed the visitors and asked if there were any questions or comments.
Mr. Charles Allen spoke and wanted to reiterate about the education his three sons received, and they all graduated from Rosemont Elementary School, East Leyden High School, and the Air Force Academy. He announced that his one son just made colonel.
Miss Cathleen Pope spoke on behalf of the faculty and staff of Rosemont Elementary School that it has been a privilege and honor to work with Mr. Donnelly throughout the years, and he will be missed. She thanked him for all his contributions to the school and the children and especially to the faculty and staff.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no Executive Session at this time.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no Additions to the Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
There was a motion made by Member Stephens, seconded by Member Anderson, to approve consent agenda items 5.1 thru 5.2
A roll call vote
AYES: Wilson, Anderson, Stephens, Houston, Muszynski, Vice President Bailey, and President Donnelly
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Carried
The Consent Agenda Items were as follows:
5.1 Approval of Minutes from the Regular Board Meeting held on February 11, 2019.
5.2 Approval of the Treasurer’s Report for February 28, 2019
Education Fund 2,244,544.46
Building Fund 2,740,984.91
Debt Service Fund 1,001.76
Transportation Fund 15,606.33
Municipal Ret. Fund (36,630.09)
Working Cash Fund 384,498.73
Total All Funds 5,350,006.10
ADMINISTRATOR’S UPDATE
Before the regular Board Meeting, President Donnelly, who is retiring from the School Board next month, was recognized for his 33 years of service on the Rosemont School Board. He was thanked for his 33 years of service, presented with several gifts, and wished well on his retirement.
Calendar of Events
Superintendent Anderson began by stating that the girls’ basketball team made it to the quarterfinals, but they lost in overtime. He then introduced Principal Kovalcik to give the Administrator’s Update.
Mrs. Kovalcik began by thanking President Donnelly for his 33 years of service on the Rosemont School Board.
Principal Kovalcik spoke about the following activities that took place since the last board meeting:
• Parent/Teacher conferences were held on February 14th and 15th. The turnout was great, and the teachers worked hard to get 100% participation.
• The 8th graders and their sponsors attended the February Voters’ League meeting to discuss fundraising for their Washington DC trip. She thanked the Voters’ League for their donation to help fund the trip.
• Mrs. Rhodes and Mr. Stephens did a terrific job on the Kid’s Heart Challenge last month. They raised more than $6,000.
• Mrs. McAleer and her Scholastic Bowl Team just completed their season with a tournament held at East Leyden High School. She thanked Mrs. McAleer for all her time and effort.
• The Linus Project facilitated by Mrs. Gilhooly and Mrs. Kovalcik was a great way to show kindness and collaboration among our 1st and 8th grade students. No-sew blankets were made for children in difficult situations or needing a little TLC while in a hospital.
• Mrs. Gilhooly is facilitating our Launch into Literature Program. The primary students and volunteers really seem to be enjoying the program.
• She congratulated the 42 Rosemont students who participated in the Read to Succeed Incentive Program. She thanked Mrs. Maltais for coordinating this program.
• The last LAFF night was held last month. Families went home with a homemade bird feeder. She thanked the families who keep the program going.
• Preschool Screening was held on March 1st. Principal Kovalcik thanked all those involved in the screening process.
• March has been officially designated as Music in Our Schools month. Mr. Lindstrom put together a program with the band students and primary grade students on March 7th.
ADMINISTRATOR’S UPDATE (cont.) Calendar of Events
Principal Kovalcik also spoke about events in progress and future events:
• Third quarter report cards are in the process of being finalized and will be distributed this week.
• The 8th graders are finishing up their last fundraising event of the year, Savory Sweets. Orders are due on March 13th. She thanked everyone for their support.
• Drama Club will be presenting Music Man on April 18th, and they have been busy practicing. She thanked Miss Pope, Mr. Lindstrom and Miss Muszynski for all of their hard work.
• The school is participating in the Pennies for Patients Program. The program helps raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She thanked Mrs. Kester for facilitating the Program.
• Thursday, March 14th is PI Day. The junior high students will be enjoying a piece of pie at lunch on Thursday. She thanked Mrs. Fritz for coordinating this event.
• Lastly, Mrs. Kovalcik stated that the Benefit Club would be holding McDonald’s Day Fundraiser on April 4th. Staff have volunteered to work the event.
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Correspondence to the Board
There was a thank you note from Christina Pesoli and her family thanking the Board for the generous donation to St. Jude in her sister’s honor.
A thank you card was received from Cathleen Pope and her family thanking the Board for the thoughts, kind words, and beautiful flower arrangement in memory of her mother.
Special Education Report
At this time there was no Special Education Report.
Legislation Report
At this time there was no Legislation Report.
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMITTEE REPORTS (cont.)
Voters’ League Assignment
President Donnelly stated that Vice President Bailey would do the Voters’ League Assignment with the usual back up.
Other Board Reports
There were no Other Board Reports at this time.
Board Calendar
There were no Board Calendar items at this time.
FINANCIAL REPORT
There was a motion made by Member Stephens, seconded by Member Wilson, to approve the List of Disbursements for the month of February 2019 (reviewed by Member Muszynski).
Education Fund 262,348.66
Building Fund 39,535.63
Debt Serv. Fund 0
Transportation Fund 1,497.94
Municipal Ret. Fund 8,731.43
Total 312,113.66
A roll call vote
AYES: Wilson, Anderson, Stephens, Houston, Muszynski, Vice President Bailey, and President Donnelly
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Carried
NEW BUSINESS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no New Business/Discussion Items at this time.
OLD BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
2019-20 School Calendar
There was a motion made by Member Anderson, seconded by Member Wilson, to approve the 2019-20 school calendar as presented.
A roll call vote
AYES: Wilson, Anderson, Stephens, Houston, Muszynski, Vice
President Bailey, and President Donnelly
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Carried
POLICY
There were no Policy Items at this time.
PERSONNEL
Carmen Yee
There was a motion made by Member Stephens, seconded by Member Anderson, to approve the Resolution Authorizing Notice of Non-Renewal of Carmen Yee for the 2019-20 school year.
A roll call vote
AYES: Wilson, Anderson, Stephens, Houston, Muszynski, Vice President Bailey, and President Donnelly
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Carried
QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
President Donnelly asked if there were any Questions from the Public. There were no questions.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion made by Member Stephens, seconded by Member Wilson to adjourn this meeting at 6:40 p.m.
A roll call vote
AYES: Wilson, Anderson, Stephens, Houston, Muszynski, Vice President Bailey, and President Donnelly
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion Carried
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