Grundy Reporter

Minooka Community High School District 111 Board met Dec. 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

CALL TO ORDER

The regular meeting was called to order at 6:38 p.m. by President Mike Brozovich. The meeting was held in the Career Center at Central Campus. A physical quorum was present with the following board members answering roll call: Mike Brozovich, Kristine Shipla, Cherie Barnes, Larry Troutman, Lori Lakota, Wendi Arlis, and Patti Ruettiger. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

COMMUNICATIONS / RECOGNITION

Board members were treated to their annual performance by the MCHS Varsity Madrigals. Under the direction of Choir Teacher Randy Benware, the students brought Christmas cheer to the meeting!

Board members were provided information inviting them to the National Honor Society’s Relay For Life event in January where the NHS will honor civic leaders.

English Department Chairperson Sean Hackney was the first to present the new agenda item of departmental presentations. Mr. Hackney gave a report on the anticipated timeline to complete some department goals.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Mr. Dave Holmes attended the board meeting and addressed the board regarding the upcoming lacrosse season and his hope that the lacrosse program implementation is moving along well.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

Administrative reports were provided to the board members in the packets.

CONSENT AGENDA

Minutes:

MOTION: by Lakota, seconded by Shipla, to approve the open session minutes as presented for the November 9, committee meetings, and the November 14, regular meeting. Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 7:21 p.m.

Financial Reports:

MOTION: by Lakota, seconded by Troutman, to approve the financial reports as presented:

1. Payment of Bills/Total

2. Employee Payroll

3. Imprest Fund Report/Total

4. Activity Fund Report

5. Treasurer’s Report (Cash/YTD – Exp/Rev) Voting Aye: Lakota, Shipla, Barnes, Troutman, Ruettiger, Arlis, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:21 p.m.

Long-Term Contracts:

MOTION: by Arlis, seconded by Barnes, to approve the long-term contracts as presented:

1. Postage Machine (Neopost; five year)

2. Yearbook (Herff Jones; three year)

3. Student Teaching Agreement (Governors State University; five year) Voting Aye: Lakota, Shipla, Barnes, Troutman, Ruettiger, Arlis, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:23 p.m.

Disposal of Vehicles:

MOTION: by Arlis, seconded by Shipla, to approve the disposal of vehicles (three buses and three cars) and to sell them to the Minooka Fire Department for training purposes at salvage cost of approximately $2,610. Voting Aye: Lakota, Shipla, Barnes, Troutman, Ruettiger, Arlis, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:24 p.m.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Strategic Planning Update:

Discussion took place regarding the draft Strategic Plan Document and concerns were raised with some of the wording using “buzz words” and whether or not some of the goals could or should be more direct and concise. Discussion also took place regarding the procedure for changes. The document will be brought back after further exploration by Strategic Plan Team Members.

Educational Foundation Update:

Dr. Lee informed that the board that there are currently about eight people who are interested in participating on the Education Foundation Board. Dr. Lee added that the initial planning meeting is being set for mid- to late-January.

Policies (PRESS Packet 96):

The first reading of recommendations from PRESS Packet 96 was held.

District Finances:

Discussion took place regarding district finances and what direction the board would like to take with regard to expenditures, revenues, and the tax rate in the future.

ACTION ITEMS

FY18 Levy:

MOTION: by Arlis, seconded by Barnes, to approve the FY18 Levy Resolution as presented. Voting Aye: Arlis, Shipla, Ruettiger, Barnes, Lakota and Brozovich. Voting No: Troutman. Motion carried. Time: 8:18 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

MOTION: by Ruettiger, seconded by Lakota, to adjourn the meeting to executive session for the purpose of discussing matters related to minutes; the appointment, compensation, discipline, dismissal, employment and performance of specific employees of the District; student discipline; the placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students; and negotiations. Voting Aye: Arlis, Lakota, Shipla, Barnes, Troutman, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 8:18 p.m.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

MOTION: by Troutman, seconded by Lakota, to return the meeting to open session. Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 8:52 p.m.

ACTIONS FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION

Closed Session Minutes

MOTION: by Troutman, seconded by Barnes, to approve the closed session minutes from the November 9, 2017, Committee Meetings, and the November 14, 2017, Regular Meeting. Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 8:53 p.m.

Personnel

Resignations:

MOTION: by Arlis, seconded by Troutman, to accept the following resignation(s) as presented:

1. Hopkins, Jessica, Track—Girls Asst., effective November 8, 2017 

2. Dertinger, Joy, Reading Interventionist, effective December 11, 2017 Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 8:54 p.m.

Employment Termination:

MOTION: by Arlis, seconded by Barnes, to approve the employment termination as presented: Feeney, Julie, effective December 18, 2017. Voting Aye: Arlis, Lakota, Shipla, Barnes, Troutman, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 8:55 p.m.

Leaves of Absence:

MOTION: by Lakota, seconded by Arlis, to approve the following leaves of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as presented:

1. Roach, Sheena – Teacher (Special Education), from approximately 3/26/18 to 5/24/18 (38 days)

2. Hilton, Tess – Teacher (Science), from approximately 2/26/18 to 5/24/18 (58 days)

3. Phillips, Pearl – Custodian, from approximately 12/13/17 to 3/15/18 (60 days) Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 8:56 p.m.

Employment:

MOTION: by Troutman, seconded by Barnes, to approve the employment of the following support staff member(s) as presented and as at-will employees, pending proper paperwork and background check deemed favorable by the MCHS #111 Administration: VanDolson, Emily – Secretary to the Transportation Director - $15.64/hr. Voting Aye: Arlis, Lakota, Shipla, Barnes, Troutman, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 8:56 p.m.

MOTION: by Arlis, seconded by Barnes, to approve the following extracurricular appointments for the 2017/18 school year as presented, pending proper paperwork and background check deemed favorable by the MCHS #111 Administration:

1. Maricle, Kassie Orchesis (short season) Group VI/Step 1 ($1,698.00)

2. Yielding, Scott Lacrosse—Boys Head Group III/Step 1 ($4,351.00)

3. White, Travis Lacrosse—Boys Asst. Group III/Step 1 ($3,306.76)

4. Glasgow, Vince Lacrosse—Boys Asst. Group III/Step 1 ($3,306.76)

5. McDavid, Timothy Lacrosse—Girls Head Group III/Step 1 ($4,351.00)

6. Downey, Erika Speech—Asst. Sponsor Group IV/Step 1 ($2,600.00)

Voting Aye: Arlis, Lakota, Shipla, Barnes, Troutman, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 8:57 p.m.

MOTION: by Troutman, seconded by Ruettiger, to approve the following volunteers to the extracurricular positions for the 2017/2018 school year as presented, pending proper paperwork and background check deemed favorable by the MCHS #111 Administration: Sickler, Kevin – Bowling—Girls. Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 8:57 p.m.

Salaries:

MOTION: by Arlis, seconded by Ruettiger, to approve Certified and Non-Certified Non-Bargaining Unit Salaries for FY18 as presented. Voting Aye: Arlis, Lakota, Shipla, Barnes, Troutman, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 8:58 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: by Troutman, seconded by Lakota, to adjourn the meeting. Voting Aye: Lakota, Shipla, Barnes, Troutman, Ruettiger, Arlis, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 8:59 p.m.

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