Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board of Education met Feb. 8.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Call to Order: President Caforio called the meeting to order at 5:17 p.m.
Board of Education Members
Present – Mrs. Kara Caforio, President; Mr. Chris Kocinski, Vice-President; Mrs. Athena Arvanitis; Mr. Jim Collins (arrived at 5:34 p.m.); Mrs. Elizabeth Hosler; Mrs. Karen Stuefen
Absent – Mrs. Courtenae Trautmann, Secretary
President Caforio stated there are 6 board members present, 1 board members absent, a quorum is present.
Administration
Present - Dr. Keisha Campbell, Superintendent; Mrs. Tonya Daniels, Exec. Dir. Communications; Dr. Scott Grens, Associate Superintendent; Mr. Rudy Gomez, Exec. Dir. Technology; Ms. Kerry Leuschel, Exec. Dir. Secondary Ed; Mrs. Katie Lyons, Exec. Dir. Elementary Ed; Mr. Luke Pavone, Asst. Supt. Human Resources; Dr. Kevin Rubenstein, Asst. Supt. Student Services; Mr. Chris Whelton, Asst. Supt. Finance & Operations
Absent - none
Pledge of Allegiance: Board members led those present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comments:
There were no public comments.
Per board policy 2:230, it is not the Board’s practice to directly engage in discussion, ask, or answer questions with the individuals addressing the Board during public comment.
Agenda Action Items
Approve York High School Principal
Dr. Campbell stated that an inclusive and thorough principal search was launched to find the next York community high school leader. The multi-step process incorporated community input in multiple ways including survey responses and focus groups. We heard from nearly 500 York parents, guardians, staff, students and community members who provided feedback to assist the administration in creating a profile for what our new York high school principal should include. The District received over 35 applications for the position, 13 were selected for initial screenings. Following those screenings, a total of 5 candidates rose to the top and were identified as finalists to attend an in-person interview panel that included district administration, school leaders throughout the district, and other York staff members. Three candidates were then selected for an extensive third round interview that included parents, students, staff and 2 board members. By the end of the interview process, Jessica Hurt stood out; her experience, personally, and proven track record showed to be a great fit for our school community. She has a strong track record of building systems and cultures that drive student success, along with leaving a lasting positive effect on the entire student community. She brings 20 years of experience as a transformational leader in education. Most recently, Mrs. Hurt was awarded the 2022 Assistant Principal of the Year for the DuPage region of the Illinois Principal Association. Dr. Campbell recommended Jessica Hurt to the Board as the next York HS principal.
President Caforio asked for a motion to approve the recommendation for hire for the position of principal at York High School, as presented.
Mrs. Arvanitis moved and Mrs. Hosler seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mrs. Arvanitis, Mrs. Hosler, Mr. Collins, Mrs. Stuefen, Mr. Kocinski, and Mrs. Caforio voted aye. Motion carried. Mrs. Trautmann was absent.
The Board welcomed Mrs. Hurt, excited and grateful for the experiences she is bringing to York HS.
Mrs. Hurt thanked the Board of Education, Dr. Campbell and her team. She stated she is excited for the opportunity to lead the students and community at York HS, along with looking forward to serving the D205 community.
Upcoming Meetings
- February 21, 2023 Regular Board of Education Meeting at 7:00 p.m. – Dist. 205 Center, Rms 215, & 216
Adjournment - End of Meeting: The meeting was adjourned at 5:28 p.m.
We certify this document as the correct minutes of the Special scheduled meeting of the Elmhurst CUSD 205 Board of Education held on February 8, 2023.
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