Sara Olson - Principal, Elm School | Community Consolidated School District 181
Sara Olson - Principal, Elm School | Community Consolidated School District 181
Community Consolidated School District 181 Board of Education met May 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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 Bill Cotter at 5:03 p.m. on May 5, 2025, 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, Meg Cooper, and Asim Aleem. Also present, Dr. Hector Garcia, Superintendent.
Pledge of Allegiance
Bill Cotter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comments
No public comments.
Certification of Board Elections Results - Approval as Presented
Michael Martin made a motion to approve the Certification of April 1, 2025, School Board Election Results submitted by the DuPage County Election Commission and the Cook County Clerk and declared William Cotter, Grace Shin, and Adam East elected to the Community Consolidated School District 181. Sinead Duffy seconded the motion. On roll call, the following members voted “Aye:” Meg Cooper, 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 Michael Martin for his four years of service to the District 181 Board of Education.
Dr. Garcia said thank you on behalf of the D181 community for his dedication and commitment to the students and staff.
Board President Bill Cotter thanked Mr. Martin for his 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
Roll Call
Jean Duggan, Recording Secretary, took roll call at 5:13 p.m.. Board members present were: Meg Cooper, William Cotter, Margaret Kleber, Sinead Duffy, Grace Shin, Adam East, and Asim Aleem. Also present, Dr. Hector Garcia, Superintendent.
Oath of Office
Bill Cotter read the Oath of Office, along with the newly elected Board members, Bill Cotter, Adam East, and Grace Shin, and swore the new Board members into Office.
Selection of Officers
Board President
Board President Bill Cotter asked for nominations for Board President.
Margaret Kleber nominated Bill Cotter for Board President.
No other nominations were presented.
Margaret Kleber made a motion to approve Bill Cotter as Board President for a one-year term. Margaret Cooper seconded the motion. On roll call, the following members voted “Aye:” Grace Shin, Margaret Kleber, Adam East, William Cotter, Asim Aleem, Margaret Cooper, and Sinead Duffy. “Nay:” None. The motion carried.
Board Vice President
Board President Bill Cotter nominated Grace Shin for Board Vice President. No other nominations were presented.
Meg Cooper made a motion to approve Grace Shin as Vice President of the Board of Education for a one-year term. Asim Aleem seconded the motion. On roll call, the following members voted “Aye:” Asim Aleem, William Cotter, Adam East, Grace Shin, Sinead Duffy, Margaret Kleber, and Margaret Cooper. “Nay:” None. The motion carried.
Board Secretary
Board President Bill Cotter nominated Margaret Kleber as Board Secretary.
No other nominations were presented.
Grace Shin made a motion to approve Margaret Kleber as Board Secretary of the Board of Education for a one-year term. Meg Cooper seconded the motion. On roll call, the following members voted “Aye:” Sinead Duffy, Grace Shin, Asim Aleem, Adam East, William Cotter, Margaret Cooper, and Margaret Kleber. “Nay:” None. The motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Personnel
Administrators
| Employment- Pending successful completion of the onboarding process & background check | ||||
| Name | Position | Location | Salary | Effective Date |
| Katherine Zulauf | Principal | Madison | $136,226 | July 1, 2025 |
| Leslie Springer | Pupil Service Administrator | TBD | $109,500 | July 1, 2025 |
| Jessica Niyork | Pupil Service Administrator | TBD | $100,000 | July 1, 2025 |
| Employment- Pending successful completion of the onboarding process & background check | ||||
| Name | Position | Location | FTE | Effective Date |
| Joe Paveleck | SS 6th Grade Teacher | HMS | 1.0 | SY 25-26 |
| Sara Gillmar | Social Worker | Prospect | 1.0 | SY 25-26 |
| Lane Advancement for the 2025-26 school year | ||||
| Name | Position | Current | Advanced | Effective Date |
| Lauren Stellwagen | Social Studies | MA, 19 | MA+30,20 | SY 25-26 |
| Resignation | |||
| Name | Position | Location | Effective Date |
| Lucy Mullane | 5th Grade Teacher | Oak | June 3, 2025 |
| Change in FTE for the 2025-26 school year | ||||
| Name | School | Position | 2024-25 FTE | 2025-26 FTE |
| Laureen Stellwagen | CHMS | Social Studies/Lang. Arts | .5 | 1.0 |
| Jessica Hanstad | CHMS | Language Arts | 1.0 | .5 |
| Caitlin White | Districtwide | Orchestra | .5 | .9 |
| Kaitlin Teater | Districtwide | Band | .4 | .6 |
| Susan O’Mahoney | Walker/Madison/The Lane | Social Worker | .4 | .9 |
| Allison Voss | Walker | Social Worker | .6 | 1.0 |
| Jessica Houston | Elm & TBD | Art Teacher | .65 | 1.0 |
Classified Staff
| Employment | |||||
| Name | Position | Location | FTE | Hourly Rate | Effective Date |
| Karen Nishimura | RtI Tutor | Elm | per building calendar | $20.95 | April 7, 2025 |
| Megan Forsythe | IA ECE Specialized | Oak | 1.0 | $20.90 | April 4, 2025 |
| Margo Jablonski | IA Specialized | Monroe | 1.0 | $21.32 | August 15, 2025 |
| Resignation | |||
| Name | Position | Location | Effective Date |
| Margaret Smith | MRC Instructional Assistant | Elm | May 30, 2025 |
| Maria Kukulski | IA ECE Specialized | Oak | May 16, 2025 |
Approval of the 2025-2026 Board of Education Meeting Calendar
| Aug 11, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. | Hinsdale Middle School - Business Meeting |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. | Hinsdale Middle School - Business Meeting |
| Oct 20, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. | Hinsdale Middle School - Business Meeting |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. | Hinsdale Middle School - Business Meeting |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. | Hinsdale Middle School - Business Meeting |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. | Hinsdale Middle School - Business Meeting |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. | Hinsdale Middle School - Business Meeting |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. | Hinsdale Middle School - Business Meeting |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. | Hinsdale Middle School – Business Meeting
and Board Reorganizational Meeting |
| May 11, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. | Hinsdale Middle School - Business Meeting |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. | Hinsdale Middle School - Business Meeting |
Adjournment
Bill Cotter made a motion to adjourn at 5:20 p.m. Asim Aleem seconded the motion. All in favor. The motion carried.
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