Summary of the Homer School District 33C
Board of Education Meeting
January 23, 2018
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Deb Martin,
President Elizabeth Hitzeman, Vice
President Karen DeFilippis,
Secretary
Adam Briner, Member Kevin
DeSchaaf, Member Christine Marcinkewicz,
Member Russ Petrizzo, Member
At the January 23rd Board of
Education meeting:
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Parents Nancy and Joe Beissel;
Melissa Chandarana; and Chris Coopman praised the District’s Special Services
Department, especially Director Becky Cortesi-Caruso, for taking a personal
interest in students and their families so that individual needs are met
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Member DeSchaaf reported the
Board’s Facility Committee met with architects this week to review pre-purchase bid results for the roof units
at Transportation and the unit ventilator at Homer Junior High. Ready to
approve expenditures and move forward with projects. Next month, the Committee
will delve further into school security
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Teachers Union representative Cathy Clayton reported the Council
continues to work alongside Dr. Coglianese to improve problem-solving skills
and understanding of the channels to follow when concerns arise
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No report from the Support Staff
Union
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The Board approved the following
personnel recommendations:
Resignations
1. Teresa Kocanda - administrative
assistant, Administration, change in effective date for retirement
from January 31, 2019 to December 31,
2018
2. Colleen Santo - lunchroom monitor,
Hadley Middle School, effective December 20, 2017
Position Recommendation
1.
1.0 FTE paraprofessional, Young
School, effective February 9, 2018
Employment
Recommendations
1.
Bernice Moskal - 1.0 FTE evening
custodian, Hadley Middle School, effective February 5, 2018
2.
Catherine Koniewicz - building and
grounds secretary, Administration, effective January 29, 2018
3.
Yvette Salcik - 1.0 FTE
paraprofessional, Young School, effective February 9, 2018
4.
Jacqueline Herrera - 1.0 FTE
paraprofessional, Butler School, effective February 5, 2018
5.
Jared McCarthy - track coach,
effective for the 2017-2018 school year
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Special Services Director Becky Cortesi-Caruso, Special Services
Assistant Director David Mekhiel and
AT/PI teacher Cindy Mrotek presented
a report on the District’s Special Education Program, including its Early
Childhood/Little Learners Program, Resource Program, Instructional Program,
Co-Taught Program and Specialized Instruction Program. The District currently
serves 597 special education students, which represents 16.1 percent of its
total population. Placement is based on need and not disability, meaning
children are placed where they will be most successful
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The Board approved the rooftop
dedicated outdoor HVAC air units to Trane U.S., Co. in the amount of $96,287
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The Board approved the vertical
unit ventilators to Midwest Applied Solutions, Inc in the amount of $213,570
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The Board discussed the District’s
exit interview process for employees and asked that surveys be included in
their Board packet each month
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The Board accepted a Memorandum of
Understanding between Homer CCSD 33C and Homer District 33C Support Staff
Council of the American Federation of Teachers, Local 604 regarding a change to
the number of work days for clerical aides. All clerical aides will work two
additional days prior to the start of every school year
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The Board approved a Memorandum of
Understanding between Homer CCSD 33C and Homer District 33C Support Staff
Council of the American Federation of Teachers, Local 604 regarding the
agreement and recognition of the HVAC Technician as part of the bargaining unit
-- including uniforms, work schedule, summer hours and salary schedule
The Next Regular School Board Meeting is February 27,
2018 at 7:00 p.m.
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