Community Consolidated School District 181 Board of Education met May 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Call to Order
The Regular Business meeting and the Organizational meeting of the Board of Education of Community Consolidated School District 181, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, was called to order by Board President Michael Martin at 7:01 p.m. on May 1, 2023, at Hinsdale Middle School, 100 S. Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL.
Roll Call
Jean Duggan, Recording Secretary, took roll call. Board members present were: Michael Martin, William Cotter, Margaret Kleber, Sinead Duffy, Grace Shin, Sheetal Rao, and Asim Aleem. Also present, Dr. Hector Garcia, Superintendent.
Pledge of Allegiance
Michael Martin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Executive Session
Michael Martin made a motion to adjourn into Executive Session at 7:02 p.m. to discuss personnel, negotiations, and the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired. Sheetal Rao seconded the motion. On roll call, the following members voted “Aye”: Michael Martin, Margaret Kleber, Sinead Duffy, Sheetal Rao, Asim Aleem, Grace Shin, and William Cotter. ”Nay”: None. The motion carried.
Return to Open Session
Roll Call
Jean Duggan, Recording Secretary, took roll call at 7:22 p.m. Board members present were: Michael Martin, William Cotter, Asim Aleem, Sheetal Rao, Grace Shin, Sinead Duffy, and Margaret Kleber. Also present, Dr. Hector Garcia, Superintendent.
Public Comments
Dr. Meeta Patel, Hinsdale resident, addressed the Board and thanked the outgoing Board member, Dr. Sheetal Rao, for her hard work and service to D181.
District 181 – Board of Education May 1, 2023
Mridu Garg, Hinsdale resident, addressed the Board and thanked the outgoing Board member, Dr. Sheetal Rao, for her hard work and service to D181.
Certification of Board Elections Results - Approval as Presented
Sheetal Rao made a motion to approve the Certification of April 4, 2023, School Board Election Results submitted by the DuPage County Election Commission and the Cook County Clerk and declared Margaret Kleber, Asim Aleem, Sinead Duffy, and Margaret Cooper, elected to the Community Consolidated School District 181. Grace Shin seconded the motion. On roll call, the following members voted “Aye:” Sheetal Rao, Asim Aleem, William Cotter, Margaret Kleber, Grace Shin, Michael Martin, and Sinead Duffy. “Nay:” None. The motion carried.
Recognition of Board Members
Board Member Grace Shin read a statement thanking Dr. Sheetal Rao for her four years of service to the District 181 Board of Education.
Dr. Garcia said thank you on behalf of the D181 community for their dedication and commitment to the students and staff. He thanked Dr. Rao for her countless hours of volunteer service during their four years on the Board and best wishes in their next endeavors.
Board President, Michael Martin, thanked Dr. Rao for her four years of service and dedication to CCSD 181.
Adjournment
Adjournment Sine Die
Oath of Office
Dr. Hector Garcia read the Oath of Office, along with the newly elected Board members, Margaret Cooper, Margaret Kleber, Asim Aleem, and Sinead Duffy, and swore the new Board members into Office.
Convene Board of Education
Selection of Officers
Board President
Board President Michael Martin asked for nominations for Board President.
William Cotter nominated Michael Martin for Board President.
No other nominations were presented.
District 181 – Board of Education May 1, 2023
Sinead Duffy made a motion to approve Michael Martin as Board President for a one-year term. Asim Aleem seconded the motion. On roll call, the following members voted “Aye:” Grace Shin, Margaret Kleber, Michael Martin, William Cotter, Asim Aleem, Margaret Cooper, and Sinead Duffy. “Nay:” None. The motion carried.
Board Vice President
Board member Michael Martin nominated William Cotter for Board Vice President.
No other nominations were presented.
Michael Martin made a motion to approve William Cotter as Vice President of the Board of Education for a one-year term. Sinead Duffy seconded the motion. On roll call, the following members voted “Aye:” Asim Aleem, William Cotter, Michael Martin, Grace Shin, Sinead Duffy, Margaret Kleber, and Margaret Cooper. “Nay:” None. The motion carried.
Board Secretary
Board member Michael Martin nominated Sinead Duffy as Board Secretary.
No other nominations were presented.
Margaret Kleber made a motion to approve Sinead Duffy as Board Secretary of the Board of Education for a one-year term. Grace Shin seconded the motion. On roll call, the following members voted “Aye:” Sinead Duffy, Grace Shin, Asim Aleem, Michael Martin, William Cotter, Margaret Cooper, and Margaret Kleber. “Nay:” None. The motion carried.
Action Items
Approval of the 2023-2024 Board of Education Meeting Calendar
Margaret Kleber made a motion to approve the 2023-2024 Board of Education meeting calendar. Sinead Duffy seconded the motion. On roll call, the following members voted “Aye:” William Cotter, Margaret Kleber, Michael Martin, Sinead Duffy, Grace Shin, Asim Aleem, and Margaret Cooper. “Nay:” None. The motion carried.
Adjournment
Michael Martin made a motion to adjourn at 7:44p.m. Sinead Duffy seconded the motion. All in favor. The motion carried.
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