Grundy Reporter

Morris Community High School District 101 Board met July 10.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Present: President Judie Roth, Chris Danek, Secretary Scot Hastings, Kim Puckett, Jim Ringer 

Absent: Vice President Tom Anderson Lynn Vermillion 

Also Present: Superintendent Patrick Halloran, Principal Kelly Hussey, Athletic Director Jeff Johnson

The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

President Roth inquired of the Board if there were any items on the consent agenda anyone would like removed. Hearing none, President Roth asked for a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. On a motion made by Mr. Ringer and SECONDED by Mrs. Puckett the following items were approved:

MINUTES June 12, 2017

Amended Budget Hearing June 12, 2017 Regular Meeting June 12, 2017 Executive Session July 13, 2015 Destruction of Closed Session Audio Recording

FINANCIALS

Financial Statements – Payment of Bills – Student Activity Account

FACILITY USE REQUESTS

1. Grundy County Corn Festival annual request for use of the auditorium on 9/24/2017 for the baby show 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

2. Republic Services is again requesting use of the student lot 8/5/17 for its Truck Road-EO.

PERSONNEL Assignments: a. Leigh Ann Grabowski as asst. guard coach for school year 2017-2018 b. Brandon Valentine as volunteer asst. football coach Resignations: a. Matt Lafond resignation as head golf coach On roll call vote, those voting AYE: Mr. Ringer, Mrs. Roth, Mrs. Puckett, Mr. Danek, Mr. Hastings. NAY: None. MOTION CARRIED.

DISCUSSION

The Board was apprised of a FOIA request received June 12, 2017 for any and all electronic purchasing records from 03/03/2017. This is a quarterly request from SmartProcure.

GRUNDY COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION COOP – FINANCIAL STATEMENT/BILLS

A motion was made by Mr. Hastings and SECONDED by Mr. Danek to ratify the financial statements and bills of the Grundy County Special Education Cooperative as submitted and approved by the Grundy County Special Education Board at its meeting. On roll call vote, those voting AYE: Mrs. Roth, Mrs. Puckett, Mr. Danek, Mr. Hastings, Mr. Ringer. NAY: None. MOTION CARRIED.

GRUNDY COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION COOP – STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

A motion was made by Mrs. Puckett and SECONDED by Mr. Ringer to ratify the employment and resignations of staff, certified staff and program assistants of the Grundy County Special Education staff, as submitted and approved by the Grundy County Special Education Board at its meeting. On roll call vote, those voting AYE: Mrs. Puckett, Mr. Danek, Mr. Hastings, Mr. Ringer, Mrs. Roth. NAY: None. MOTION CARRIED.

DISTRICT REPORT

Dr. Halloran gave the board an Illinois legislative update. While the state budget has passed, there is no funding mechanism for education in place. Categorical payments received have brought the district up to within about $100,000 less than the amount originally anticipated at budget preparation time.

The IASA/IASB/IASBO Joint Annual Conference in Chicago will be held November 17-19, 2017.

BUILDING REPORT

Mr. Hussey reviewed upcoming event dates and presented information on the school’s ranking in U.S. News and World Report. The magazine ranked MCHS 81 out of 658 Illinois high schools and 2609 in the National Rankings, earning a silver medal award. Schools are ranked based on state required testing performance and college preparedness. Four steps are utilized in determining the awards: 1. Students perform better than expected in their state; 2. Disadvantaged students perform better than state average; 3. Student graduation rates meet or exceed a national standard; and 4. Students are prepared for college-level coursework.

BUDGET HEARING DATE APPROVAL

The Budget Hearing date was set for September 11, 2017 at 6:15 p.m. on a motion made by Mr. Hastings and SECONDED by Mr. Danek. On voice vote, those voting AYE: All. NAY: None. MOTION CARRIED.

2017-2018 MENTORS

The following teachers were approved as mentors for the 2017-2018 school year on a motion made by Mr. Ringer and SECONDED by Mrs. Puckett. First Year: Becky Ortega (Joseph Masterson), Laura Zomboracz (Brock Feece); Second Year: Zan Higgins (Ashley Vicich), Taylor Lafond (Stacy Dillard), Dave Auwerda (Michael Muntz). On roll call vote, those voting AYE: Mr. Danek, Mr. Hastings, Mr. Ringer, Mrs. Roth, Mrs. Puckett. NAY: None. MOTION CARRIED.

BOYS/GIRLS INTERGOVERNMENTAL SWIMMING AGREEMENT

In addition to the 2 year intergovernmental agreement, information related to the sharing of costs for the boys and girls cooperative swim program between Morris, Minooka, Seneca and Coal City was presented in the board packet. The FY18 total cost assessments for all districts comes to $26,417.00. The 2 year intergovernmental swimming agreement between Morris, Minooka, Seneca and Coal City was approved on a motion made by Mr. Hastings and SECONDED by Mr. Danek. On roll call vote, those voting AYE: Mr. Hastings, Mr. Ringer, Mrs. Roth, Mrs. Puckett, Mr. Danek. NAY: None. MOTION CARRIED.

AUTHORIZATION TO FILL OPEN POSITIONS

On a motion made by Mr. Ringer and SECONDED by Mrs. Puckett the board moved to authorize the administration team to offer teachers and/or support staff contracts for positions that are/or could become available in order to start the 2017-2018 school year with board approval to follow. On roll call vote, those voting AYE: Mr. Ringer, Mrs. Roth, Mrs. Puckett, Mr. Danek, Mr. Hastings. NAY: None. MOTION CARRIED.

DONATIONS

On a motion made by Mr. Danek and SECONDED by Mrs. Puckett the following donations were accepted: 1. The MCHS Quarterback Club has made a donation of a HD video camera valued at $514 to be used to film football games and practices. 2. The Morris Lions Club has made a $1000 donation to the Morris swim team for a new starter. On roll call vote, those voting AYE: Mrs. Roth, Mrs. Puckett, Mr. Danek, Mr. Hastings, Mr. Ringer. NAY: None. MOTION CARRIED.

IASB EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONTRACT APPROVAL

An executive search provided by IASB professional staff members at a cost of $6900 for a superintendent was approved on a motion made by Mr. Hastings and SECONDED by Mr. Danek. On roll call vote, those voting AYE: Mrs. Puckett, Mr. Danek, Mr. Hastings, Mr. Ringer, Mrs. Roth. NAY: None. MOTION CARRIED.

SUPERINTENDENT AND PRINCIPAL PERFORMANCE GOALS

The superintendent performance goals and the principal performance goals for 2017-2018 were approved on a motion made by Mrs. Puckett and SECONDED by Mr. Ringer. On roll call vote, those voting AYE: Mr. Danek, Mr. Hastings, Mr. Ringer, Mrs. Roth, Mrs. Puckett. NAY: None. MOTION CARRIED.

EXECUTIVE SESSION APPROVAL

At 6:59 p.m. a motion was made by Mr. Hastings and SECONDED by Mr. Ringer to enter executive session for appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees. On roll call vote, those voting AYE: Mr. Hastings, Mr. Ringer, Mrs. Roth, Mrs. Puckett, Mr. Danek. NAY: None. Motion CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Mrs. Puckett and SECONDED by Mr. Ringer to adjourn the meeting. On voice vote, those voting AYE: All. NAY: None. Motion CARRIED.

Meeting ADJOURNED at 7:40 p.m.

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