Grundy Reporter

Minooka Community High School District 111 Board met Feb. 1.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

CALL TO ORDER

The regular meeting was called to order at 6:30 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, Larry Troutman, Lori Lakota, Wendi Arlis, and Patti Ruettiger. Absent from the meeting were Kristine Shipla and Cherie Barnes. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no comments from the audience.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

As part of the Community Relations Director’s Report, Dave DiLorenzo presented information on the facility usage at MCHS. Mr. DiLorenzo provided an overview of the request process and a breakdown of the overall usage. Additionally, as part of his report, Mr. DiLorenzo presented information about a survey that he and a committee of staff members are working on to gather information from MCHS stakeholders.

CONSENT AGENDA

MOTION: by Ruettiger, seconded by Arlis, to approve the consent agenda as presented:

A. Open Session Minutes

1. January 16, 2018 - Committee Meetings 2. January 18, 2018 – Regular Meeting B. Adoption of the Resolution Authorizing Land Cash Request C. Treasurer’s Bond Voting Aye: Arlis, Ruettiger, Lakota, Troutman, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:01 p.m.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Strategic Planning Update:

In the board packet, members were provided with edits to the original Strategic Plan proposal after receiving feedback from the Strategic Planning Team and the Board of Education. It is anticipated that the plan will be brought forth for approval at the February 15, 2018, Board of Education Meeting.

Educational Foundation Update:

Dr. Lee informed the board that the initial meeting of the foundation was held. He noted that they are working on by-laws, mission statements, etc., and the next meeting will be February 20.

Proposed Calendars:

Discussion took place regarding proposed calendars for the next two years – 2018/19 and 2019/20. The calendars mimic the most recent years’ very closely. It is anticipated that the calendars will be placed at the agenda for approval at the next board meeting.

Special Education Financial Summary:

Information regarding a summary of expenses and outside placement programs was handed out during the meeting. Mr. Troy reported that further discussion will be held at the finance committee meeting regarding the synopsis. Additionally, he noted that the revenues received will be changing.

ACTION ITEMS

FY19 Budget:

MOTION: by Lakota, seconded by Ruettiger, to direct the administration to prepare the annual tentative budget for FY19. Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 7:11 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

MOTION: by Troutman, seconded by Arlis, 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, Troutman, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:12 p.m.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

MOTION: by Lakota, seconded by Troutman, to return the meeting to open session. Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 9:20 p.m.

ACTIONS FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION

Closed Session Minutes

MOTION: by Troutman, seconded by Ruettiger, to approve the closed session minutes from the January 16, 2018, Committee Meetings, and the January 18, 2018, Regular Meeting. Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 9:21 p.m.

Personnel

Resignations:

MOTION: by Arlis, seconded by Lakota, to accept the following resignation(s) as presented: Moore, Cynthia – Bus Driver, effective January 24, 2018. Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 9:22 p.m.

Leaves of Absence:

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

1. Creagh, Julie - Tchr-English, from 12/7 to 1/12 (16 days) 

2. Lumbert, Steve - Custodian, from approximately 1/12 to 2/19 (25 days) Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 9:22 p.m.

Employment:

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

1. Jacobs, Karla Lacrosse—Girls Asst. Group III/Step 1 ($3,306.76)

2. May, Rachel Softball--Asst. Group I/Step 1 ($4,746.20)

3. Johnson, Taylor Softball--Asst. Group I/Step 1 ($4,746.20) Voting Aye: Arlis, Lakota, Troutman, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 9:24 p.m.

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

4. Belskis, John Football—Head Group I/Step 32 ($12,490.00) Voting Aye: Lakota, Troutman, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Voting No: Arlis. Motion carried. Time: 9:24 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: by Ruettiger, seconded by Troutman, to adjourn the meeting. Voting Aye: Lakota, Troutman, Ruettiger, Arlis, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 9:26 p.m.

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