Barbara Shanahan - Principal, Madison School | Community Consolidated School District 181
Barbara Shanahan - Principal, Madison School | Community Consolidated School District 181
Community Consolidated School District 181 Board of Education met April 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Call to Order
The Regular Business meeting of the Board of Education of Community Consolidated School District 181, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, was called to order by Board President William Cotter at 6:00 pm on April 21, 2025, at Hinsdale Middle School, 100 S. Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL.
Roll Call
Jean Duggan, Recording Secretary, took roll call. Board members present were Margaret Cooper, Grace Shin, William Cotter, Sinead Duffy, Michael Martin, Asim Aleem, and Margaret Kleber. Also present, Dr. Hector Garcia, Superintendent.
Pledge of Allegiance
William Cotter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Executive Session
William Cotter made a motion to adjourn into Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. to discuss personnel and student discipline. Margaret Kleber seconded the motion. On roll call, the following members voted “Aye”: Grace Shin, Margaret Cooper, William Cotter, Michael Martin, Sinead Duffy, Margaret Kleber, and Asim Aleem. ”Nay”: None. The motion carried.
Call to Order
Jean Duggan, Recording Secretary, took roll call at 7:16 p.m. Board members present were William Cotter, Grace Shin, Margaret Cooper, Michael Martin, Margaret Kleber, and Asim Aleem. “Nay:” None. Absent: Sinead Duffy. Also present, Dr. Hector Garcia, Superintendent.
Board of Education Celebrations
The Board celebrated the results of the April Board of Education election. Congratulations were extended to returning members Bill Cotter and Grace Shin for their continued service. A warm welcome was also shared for new board member Adam East.
The Board also recognized the D181 community, which demonstrated remarkable generosity during the annual "Stuff the Squad" event. This initiative, a collaboration with the Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, and Burr Ridge Police Departments, saw enthusiastic participation from staff, students, families, and community members. Together, the district donated 2,726 pounds of food and supplies for HCS Family Services.
The D181 board recognized the incredibly successful Young Writers Night that was held on April 10th at Hinsdale Middle School. Author Refe Tuma praised the event, the culmination of the "INKspired Minds" project, where student authors received their published works.
Public Comment
No Public Comment.
Action Items
Approval of Resolution Designating the Continued Existence of Serious Safety Hazard Conditions Ms. Mindy Bradford, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations, presented the Resolution Designating the Continued Existence of Serious Safety Hazard Conditions for approval
Ms. Bradford said that the Illinois School Code mandates an annual Board resolution reaffirming the existence of serious safety hazards for students walking to school or bus stops, which may qualify the district for state transportation reimbursement for distances under 1.5 miles.
She said that based on the review of the locations, she recommended that nine of the twelve previously designated locations continue to be recognized as serious safety hazards.
William Cotter made a motion to approve the Resolution Designating the Continued Existence of Serious Safety Hazard Conditions, as presented. Margaret Cooper seconded the motion. On roll call, the following members voted “Aye:” Meg Cooper, Margaret Kleber, Asim Aleem, Bill Cotter, Grace Shin, and Michael Martin. “Nay:” None. Absent: Sinead Duffy. The motion carried.
Informational Items
Safety Update
Jeffrey Alstadt, Director of Communications, provided the Board with a Safety Update. He highlighted the district's unwavering commitment to safety and security across all D181 schools.
Past Efforts - Robust Safety Framework:
● Facilities: Enhanced entry security (three-point system), door security upgrades, clear identification (room numbering), and comprehensive camera installation.
● Standard Operating Procedures: Improved visitor management, CrisisGo implementation, comprehensive training, emergency preparedness (reunification procedures, Safety and Crisis Teams), staff safety training, ongoing refinement (reunification training, CrisisGo practice), substitute support, threat assessment enhancements, and Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) initiation.
● Safety Officers: Pilot program (2023-2024), dedicated team (2024-2025) with increased officers, strategic deployment, positive stakeholder feedback, summer coverage, and expanded presence. Ongoing Enhancements for 2025-2026:
● Strengthening Procedures: Refined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with CrisisGo integration for drills and real-time emergencies.
● Expanded Safety Team: Increasing Safety Officer presence with strategically designed schedules and continued utilization of the D181 Safety Officer Operations Manual.
● Enhanced Communication: Ongoing sharing of safety tips and updates through Superintendent and District communications.
Full-Day Kindergarten Construction Update
Mike Duggan, Director of Facilities, provided an update on the status of the Full-Day Kindergarten construction projects.
KR Miller
Oak:
The interior construction of the four additional classrooms and two office spaces is substantially complete. The contractor is working on a punch list from Healy, Bender, Patton, and Bean. The final cleaning was completed, and furniture for the new classrooms and offices was delivered and installed over Spring Break.
Punch list items in the remodeled area and exterior work were completed over spring break.
Madison:
In addition to miscellaneous MEP rough and finish work completed over Spring Break, the following additional work took place:
● Curtain wall and classroom window frames installed
● Mechanical work continues
The expected completion date for this project remains July 25, 2025.RL Sohol
Walker:
Walker is nearing substantial completion. Healy, Bender, Patton, and Bean have requested a punch list. The ceiling grid, acoustical tile, sprinkler drops, and light fixtures are complete. All casework, marker boards, and tack boards have been installed. Installation of plumbing fixtures is complete. Classroom flooring installation is complete, as is HVAC testing and balancing. All sinks, countertops, and the kiln have been installed.
The original expected completion date was mid-July 2025, but the date is now scheduled to be May 1, 2025.
Monroe:
Window frames and glass have been installed. Ceilings are complete. Casework installation is complete. The original expected completion date was mid-July 2025, which is now expected to be May 1, 2025.
Lite Construction
The Lane:
Continuation of MEP work, framing, soffits, and insulation projects were completed over Spring Break. Ceiling work, painting, and flooring will follow.
This project's expected completion date is June 30, 2025.
Elm:
Painting and MEP rough and finish work were completed over Spring Break.
This project's expected completion date is June 30, 2025.
Ms. Bradford provided a financial update on the Full-Day Kindergarten projects. The total budgeted amount is $19,171,616. As of March 31, 2025, the District has spent $14,101,113 (74%) of the total budget for the projects.
District Office Building Construction Update
Mike Duggan, Director of Facilities, provided an update on the construction status of the new District Office building at 133 East Ogden Avenue in Hinsdale.
The administration is working with the Village of Hinsdale to receive approval for the exterior site work so that the last portion of the work can be completed as soon as possible. The administration appeared before the Planning Commission and the District Architect on April 9, 2025, when the Commission made recommendations for the exterior design. The matter was continued until May 14, 2025, planning commission meeting, giving the District and its architect time to address the Commission’s concerns. This exterior work that is the subject of these planning meetings is not a roadblock to Construction, Inc. or to the District's occupancy timeline, as continued good progress on all interior work is being made.
Construction Status Update
● 1st floor:
○ Drywall and painting are being completed
○ Ceiling grid being installed
○ Flooring to start week of 4/7
● 2nd floor
○ Drywall is complete, and painting has begun
○ Ceiling grid and flooring to follow in succession with the 1st floor
● 3rd floor
○ Drywall complete
○ Ceiling and equipment room mechanicals are wrapping up
○ Will follow in succession after the 2nd floor with painting, ceilings, and flooring
● Furniture is scheduled for delivery on May 19
● Elevator work is scheduled to begin May 5 and is expected to be complete before move-in.
Financial Update:
Ms. Bradford shared that the total budget for the District Office is $5,105,500. Ms. Bradford provided a financial update on the District Office. The total budgeted amount is $5,105,500. As of March 31, 2025, the District has spent $1,729,493 (34%) of the total project budget.
CSCI Results
Kristin Reingruber, Director of Assessment, Instruction, and Evaluation, presented the 2025 Comprehensive School Climate Inventory (CSCI) Results. She said the CSCI is a nationally recognized survey measuring twelve essential dimensions of a healthy school climate across four domains: Safety, Teaching and Learning, Interpersonal Relationships, and Institutional Environment. Two additional dimensions in Leadership and Efficacy are measured for staff.
The district achieved very high participation rates in the 2025 administration: 99.3% of students in grades 4-8, 96.6% of certified staff, and 45.8% of parents. Overall median scores for all three respondent groups (students, staff, and parents) in D181 averaged at or above 4.0. The 2025 overall median score (4.35) was higher than the 3-year average (4.26). The overall median scores for all nine D181 schools are well above 3.5, with seven schools and the district overall scoring above 4.0, indicating a positive perception of the learning environment.
Ms. Reingruber said that when viewed by elementary and middle school respondent groups, only two areas showed average median scores below 3.75: sense of social-emotional security for middle school staff and online safety for middle school parents.
Overwhelmingly, D181 students, staff, and families perceive the schools as positive places for learning and growth, with overall averages for each grade level band group (ES and MS students, parents, and staff) above 4.0.
Ms. Reinruber stated that the District and school-level CSCI results were shared with building and district administrators. The building leaders will share these results with their staff and determine any necessary adjustments for the current (2024-2025) and/or upcoming (2025-2026) school years.
IDEA Needs Assessment
Ms. Erica Ekstrom, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, provided an update about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) annual needs assessment. Annually, D181 sends a survey to all parents and staff regarding the school district's support and services available to students in an effort to help guide district programming and continuous improvement priorities.
Ms. Ekstrom said the survey is currently being reviewed and updated in order to address feedback regarding some questions being confusing, as well as to align efforts to district strategic goals (ex., Literacy, SEL, Instructional Strategies, etc.). A review of the survey administration timeline is also under review. The goal is to avoid multiple initiatives, communication, and surveys being sent to parents and staff at the same time. The survey is scheduled for later this spring, yet the exact dates are still being determined
FOIA Update
Dr. Garcia shared that the District received fourteen requests and completed fourteen since the last FOIA update at the March 17, 2025, Board meeting.
Consent Agenda
Personnel
Administrators
| Resignation | |||
| Name | Position | Location | Effective Date |
| Barbara Shanahan | Principal | Madison | June 30, 2025 |
| Jeffrey Alstadt | Director of Communications | District | June 30, 2025 |
| Employment- Pending successful completion of the onboarding process & background check | ||||
| Name | Position | Location | FTE | Effective Date |
| Lindsey Gaffney | Gr. 3 Teacher | Walker | 1.0 | August 15, 2025 |
| HCHTA Notice of Retirement | |||
| Name | Position | School | Retirement date |
| Lynette Leahy | Teacher | Oak | June 2025 |
| Leave of Absence, Unpaid Parental Leave | |||
| Name | Position | Location | Dates |
| Nicole Tate | Teacher | The Lane | 2025-2026 school year |
| Lane Advancement for the 2025-26 school year | |||||
| Name | Position | Current | Advanced | Salary | Effective Date |
| Samantha Ferguson | Language Arts | MA | MA+30,11 | $101,406.38 | 2025-2026 school year |
| Resignation | |||
| Name | Position | Location | Effective Date |
| Christina Miller | Resource Teacher | Walker | June 3, 2025 |
| Elyte Santini | Social Worker | Elm | June 3, 2025 |
| Mentor Program Stipend: | |||
| Name | Position | Building | Yearly Stipend |
| Jennifer Bello | Resource Teacher | Elm | $645.00 |
| Alison Bergin | Kindergarten Teacher/Petschinsky | Madison | $645.00 |
| Alison Bergin | Kindergarten Teacher/Collins | Madison | $645.00 |
| Kathleen Brom | 1st Grade Teacher | Monroe | $645.00 |
| Shannon Donovan | Social Studies Teacher | HMS | $645.00 |
| Allison Durkin | 5th Grade Teacher | Monroe | $645.00 |
| Erin Kozakis | Music Teacher | Madison/Monroe | $645.00 |
| Melissa Livanos | PE Teacher | HMS | $645.00 |
| Melissa Marshall | PE Teacher | Walker | $645.00 |
| Anne Rigazio | 5th Grade Teacher | Oak | $645.00 |
| Abby Rodriguez | RISE classroom | Walker | $645.00 |
| Erin Stuckey | Middle School Resource | HMS | $645.00 |
| Meghann Talbot | Orchestra | Districtwide | $322.50 |
| Leah Thulin | Middle School Resource | HMS | $645.00 |
| Heather Tumbarelli | 1st Grade Teacher | Oak | $645.00 |
| Caitlin White | Orchestra | Districtwide | $322.50 |
| Clubs - effective for the 2024-2025 school year. | |||
| Name | School | Club | Stipend |
| Eric Morong | CHMS | Disney Band | $210.00 |
| Elizabeth Bellinger | Elm | Elementary Chorus | $577.50 |
| Mary Jo Guzaldo | Elm | Game Club | $595.00 |
| Mary Jo Guzaldo | Elm | Kindness Club | $490.00 |
| Erin Matorano | Elm | Battle of the Books | $507.50 |
| Susan Petersen | Elm | Battle of the Books | $472.50 |
| Elyte Santini | Elm | Kindness Club | $455.00 |
| Cassie Soofi | Elm | Came Club | $595.00 |
| George Andrikokus | HMS | Disney Band | $1,050.00 |
| Amanda Campbell | HMS | Paleontology Club | $157.50 |
| Deborah Cornacchia | HMS | STEM/Science | $35.00 |
| Kate Eggert | HMS | Spelling Bee | $52.50 |
| Jane Fetty | HMS | STEAM Club | $402.50 |
| Meghan Fulton | HMS | Pep Band | $297.50 |
| Meghan Fulton | HMS | Disney Band | $980.00 |
| William Troy Huber | HMS | Chess Club | $560.00 |
| Jennifer Petruzzi | HMS | Dungeons & Dragons | $525.00 |
| Danielle Scacco | HMS | Battle of the Books | $1,828.75 |
| Danielle Scacco | HMS | Board Game Club | $735.00 |
| Heather Scott | HMS | Spelling Bee | $52.50 |
| Ashley Sipka | HMS | Spartan Choir | $568.75 |
| Megan Winthrop | HMS | Spelling Bee | $52.50 |
| Amanda Leyden | Madison | Madison Book Club | $105.00 |
| Tiffany Egan | Madison | Battle of the Books | $210.00 |
| Megan Husted | Madison | Spelling Bee | $52.50 |
| Annette Madaj | Madison | Spelling Bee | $52.50 |
| Patricia Mardula | Madison | Spelling Bee | $52.50 |
| Jeremy Pomeroy | Madison | Battle of the Books | $105.00 |
| Kathy Brom | Monroe | Sum Fun Fact Club | $210.00 |
| Lindsey Pomeroy (Cra)y | Monroe | Good Times Club | $210.00 |
| Bridget Demopoulos | Monroe | Sum Fun Fact Club | $210.00 |
| Ananda Loconsole | Monroe | Winter Crochet Club | $595.00 |
| Ananda Loconsole | Monroe | Peer Mediation | $70.00 |
| Ananda Loconsole | Monroe | Fall Crochet Club | $490.00 |
| Melissa Marcucci | Monroe | Lift A Ton | $140.00 |
| Matthew Oldenburg | Monroe | Lift A Ton | $140.00 |
| Karen Schuppert | Monroe | Green Club | $210.00 |
| Meredith Wodka | Monroe | Winter Crochet Club | $840.00 |
| Meredith Wodka | Monroe | Fall Crochet Club | $560.00 |
| Meredith Wodka | Monroe | Battle of the Books | $376.25 |
| Jessica Brady | Oak | Battle of the Books | $262.50 |
| Colleen Malone | Oak | Battle of the Books | $227.50 |
| Lindsay Merlo | Oak | Spelling Bee | $52.50 |
| Anne Rigazio | Oak | Spelling Bee Judge | $52.50 |
| Anne Rigazio | Oak | Battle of the Books | $262.50 |
| Erin Kozakis | Prospect | Ukulele | $157.50 |
| Beth Nolin | Prospect | Battle of the Books | $455.00 |
| Beth Nolin | Prospect | Spelling Bee | $78.75 |
| Rebecca Swanson | Prospect | Battle of the Books | $455.00 |
| Angela Zakos-Kapotas | Prospect | Spelling Bee Judge | $70.00 |
| Elizabeth Bellinger | The Lane | Elementary Chorus | $840.00 |
| Kristyn Colon | The Lane | Battle of the Books | $402.50 |
| Wendy McGreal | The Lane | Battle of the Books | $402.50 |
| Christina Belfiore | Walker | Battle of the Books | $192.50 |
| Jaime Sciaccotta | Walker | Battle of the Books | $210.00 |
| Teachers, Summer Programs 2025 | |||
| Name | Program | Effective Dates | Hourly Rate |
| Susan Oliva | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Stephanie Keating | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Eric Lampe | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Heather Scott | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Kate Klara | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Susan Eggers | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Kathleen Eggert | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Robin Ingstrup | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Lisa Brough | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Kari Olson | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Sarah Karrow | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Christine McCabe | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Linda Kolacki | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Wendy McGreal | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Michael Jensen | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Jessica Czerniuk | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Daniel Kolar | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Brenda Sanders | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Grace Hafner | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Julie Hafner | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Angela Dimitriou | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Suzanne Van Der Merwe | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Erin Martorano | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Taylor Moen | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Rebecca Brand | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Nancy Gadzala | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Tiffany Egan | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Meaghan Sheridan | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Jeremy Pomeroy | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Lindsey Pomeroy | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Alyssa Sprovieri | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Alexandra Froiland | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Stephanie Palumbo | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Meredith Wodka | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Christine Siwicki | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Jaime Sciaccotta | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Jennifer Francis | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Christina Alsip | Summer Learning | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Stephanie Keating | Time to Shine | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Susan Oliva | Time to Shine | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Erin Collins | Time to Shine | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Sara Kelly | Time to Shine | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Christine McCabe | Time to Shine | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Linda Kolacki | Time to Shine | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Melinda Phelan | Time to Shine | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Susan Bulicek | Time to Shine | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Erin Stuckey | Time to Shine | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Raleigh Seraponas | Time to Shine | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Lisa Oddo | Time to Shine | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Lorene Himpelmann | Time to Shine | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Nancy Smith | Time to Shine | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Tyara Morales-Simpson | Time to Shine | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Eileen Kapcar | Time to Shine | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Grant Kramer | Time to Shine | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Wendy McGreal | Time to Shine | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Lindsay Bilshausen | Time to Shine | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Emma Doyle | Math Camp | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| JoAnn Vaisman | Math Camp | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Nicole Fuller | Math Camp | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Alexandra Froiland | Math Camp | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Lorene Himpelmann | Math Camp | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Nancy Smith | Math Camp | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Eileen Kapcar | Math Camp | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Grant Kramer | Math Camp | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Wendy McGreal | Math Camp | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Brooke Bass | Math Camp | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Karen Schuppert | Math Camp | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Nicole DeLambo | Math Camp | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Katherine Morris | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Julie Calcagno | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Bethany Martino | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Meredith Bailey | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Connie Black | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Jessica Schultz | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Gabrielle Pastiak | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Barbara Topol-Matt | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Tracy Vollmers | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Rachel Wade | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Sara Nichols | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Megan Husted | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Natalie O’Callaghan | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Rachelle Heck | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Allison Durkin | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Sarah Karrow | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Nicole DeLambo | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Matthew Oldenburg | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Erika Kunickas | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Annette Madaj | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Maura Fagan | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Jennifer Cucinella | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Sarah Hamideh | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Rebecca Brand | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Sarah Hoffman | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Jennifer Cagney | Bridge | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Jamie Guerin | TDAS (all programs) | June 5-6, 9-13, 23-27, 2025 | $47.24 |
| Aubrey Ignace | TDAS (all programs) | June 5-6, 9-13, 16-20, 2025 | $47.24 |
| Susan Martin | Nurse (all programs) | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Catherine Siracusa | Nurse (all programs) | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $55.88 |
| Angela Gannon | ESY Primary Resource Teacher | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Dana Todd | ESY Inter. Resource Teacher | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Mikayla Gonzalez | ESY Inter. Resource Teacher | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Nadia Viken | ESY Inter. Resource Teacher | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Bridget Golden | ESY MS Resource Teacher | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Brittany Bardach | ESY MS Resource Teacher | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Meaghan Sheridan | ESY MS Resource Teacher | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Cheryl Wartan | ESY RISE/Foundations Teacher | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Ann Sakalys | ESY RISE/Foundations Teacher | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Carolynne Ozanich | ESY RISE/Foundations Teacher | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Michelle Connors | ESY ECE Teacher | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Catherine Soofi | ESY SLP | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Tammy Petrovich | ESY SLP | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Regina McDougal | ESY SW | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Susan O’Mahoney | ESY SW | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Cara Farnan | ESY OT | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $62.18 |
| Employment | |||||
| Name | Position | Location | FTE | Hourly Rate | Effective Date |
| Kellianne Horacek | IA Program RISE | Walker | 1.0 | $22.03 | April 7, 2025 |
| Mary Ann Carmona | IA Program RISE | Walker | 1.0 | $22.03 | March 25, 2025 |
| Frank Gadzala | IA Program RISE | Walker | 1.0 | $22.03 | April 16, 2025 |
| Change in Position | |||||
| Name | Original Position | New Position | Building | Hourly Rate | Effective Date |
| Mary Ann Carmona | IA Program RISE | IA Specialized | Walker | $20.90 | April 16, 2025 |
| Resignations | |||
| Name | Position | Location | Effective Date |
| Jennifer Juska | Instructional Assistant | Monroe | April 25, 2025 |
| Summer Programs 2025 | |||
| Name | Position | Effective Dates | Hourly Rate |
| Dahea Lee | ESY - Specialized/ECE IA | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $20.90 |
| Mary Beth Daly | ESY - Specialized/ECE IA | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $21.76 |
| Maria Bush | ESY - Specialized/ECE IA | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $20.90 |
| Laura Devore | ESY - Special Program | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $22.72 |
| Jessica Tuma | ESY - Special Program | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $22.03 |
| Caroline Klobach | ESY - Specialized/ECE IA | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $20.90 |
| Nadezda Fedoseeva | ESY - Specialized/ECE IA | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $21.19 |
| Monica Cordova | ESY - Specialized/ECE IA | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $20.90 |
| Tyler Drozd | ESY - Specialized/ECE IA | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $20.90 |
| Mary Ann Carmona | ESY - Specialized/ECE IA | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $20.90 |
| Jennifer Robinson | ESY - Special Program | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $22.03 |
| John Kramer | ESY - Special Program | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $22.03 |
| Eileen Skrypek | ESY - Special Program | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $22.80 |
| Kristyn Schramm | ESY - Special Program | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $24.80 |
| Mary Black | ESY - Special Program | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $22.03 |
| Sydney Wade | ESY - Special Program | June 9, 2025 - June 27, 2025 | $22.03 |
The Board was asked to approve the following minutes:
● Regular Business Meeting - March 17, 2025
Approval of the Final School Calendar 2024-2025
The Board was asked to approve the final 2024-2025 school calendar, declaring May 30, 202,5, as the final student attendance day and June 3, 2025, as the final teacher attendance day.
Resolution of the Board of Education of Community Consolidated School District 181 Approving Proposed Amendments to the DuPage/West Cook Intergovernmental Agreement The Board was asked to approve the recommendation to vote to amend the DuPage/West Cook Intergovernmental Agreement, allowing DuPage West Cook Regional Special Education Association (D/WC) to operate as an oversight committee composed of member district representatives who will meet at least twice annually to review programming and budget recommendations.
Release of Closed Session Minutes
The Board of Education reviewed closed session minutes on March 17, 2025. They reviewed minutes from August 12, 2024, to February 24, 2025, and recommended the following minutes be released to the public:
● August 12, 2024
● November 18, 2024
● December 16, 2024
● February 24, 2025
Destruction of Verbatim Record of Closed Session Minutes
The verbatim record of a closed session must be kept by the public body for a minimum of 18 months after the meeting and may be destroyed after the expiration of that period of time, but only if: 1. The public body approves the destruction.
2. The public body approves the written minutes of the closed session concerned, and 3. There is no legal action pending concerning the meeting. 5 ILCS 120/2.06(c)
Monthly Financial Report
The Board was asked to approve the monthly financial reports for March 2025.
Quarterly Financial Report
The Board was asked to approve the 3rd quarter financial reports for March 2025.
Committee Reports
Academic Success Committee
● The Academic Success Committee met on April 10, 2025. The topics for discussion were as follows:
○ 2025 Comprehensive School Climate Inventory (CSCI) Results
○ IDEA Needs Assessment Report
○ District-Level Committee Updates
Finance and Facilities Committee
● The Finance and Facilities Committee met on April 15, 2025. The topics for discussion were as follows: ○ Quarterly Financials
○ Full-Day Kindergarten Construction Update
○ District Office Building Update
○ Cash Flow Outlook - Annual Review
○ Maximizing Resources for Academic Success
○ Monthly Financials
○ Resolution Designating the Existence of Safety Hazards
Gifts and Contributions
The Board was asked to accept the following gift with gratitude:
Donor Name: Walker School PTO
Donation: Seating and Regulation Tools for Certain Classrooms
Beneficiary: Walker School Students and Staff
Value: $25,203.00
Payment of Bills and Reimbursements
Bills and reimbursements were presented in the amount of $2,628,275.77.
William Cotter made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Margaret Kleber seconded the motion. On roll call, the following members voted “Aye:” William Cotter, Grace Shin, Margaret Cooper, Margaret Kleber, Asim Aleem, and Michael Martin. “Nay:” None. Absent: Sinead Duffy. The motion carried.
Adjournment
William Cotter made a motion to adjourn at 7:54 p.m. Michael Martin seconded the motion. All in favor. The motion carried.
https://go.boarddocs.com/il/hccsdil/Board.nsf/files/DGESDT723957/$file/2025_04_21_Reg.%20Bus.%20Mtg.%20Min..pdf
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