Grundy Reporter

M-V-K School Elementary District 2C Board met June 25.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The regular June meeting of the Board of Education of Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Elementary District 2C, Grundy County, Mazon, Illinois, was held on Monday, June 25, 2018, in the Middle School Library. Board Vice-President Bryan Baker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

On call of roll, members were present and absent as follows:

Present: Nik Weber, Bryan Baker, Sarah Baker, Mike Carey, Bob Wagner, Keith Pfeifer

Absent: Shane Gilbertson

Admin: Principal Dinello, Principal Elias, Superintendent Dillow

Visitors: Recording Secretary Alise Marques

Pledge of Allegiance:

The board received cards of thanks from retiring employees, Jane Wills, Pam Siedentop, and Kathy Vint.

Consent Agenda:

A motion was made by Member Carey and seconded by Member Wagner to approve the bills and the financial report, the regular minutes, and the closed meeting minutes of May 21, 2018. On roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Weber, B. Baker, S. Baker, Wagner, Pfeifer, and Carey. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Old Education Business:

Member Wagner moved to approve the Amended Budget for 2017-2018, and Member Pfeifer seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Weber, B. Baker, S. Baker, Wagner, Pfeifer, and Carey. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Superintendent Dillow updated the board on the roof project. The Middle School roof is completely done, and the Elementary School roof is partially done. The east wing and gym roofs have been completed so far. Mrs. Dillow also noted that the pea gravel project for the Elementary School playground is underway. We have received a few loads of gravel, and it is being spread as weather allows.

Member Carey moved to approve the Performance Appraisal System 2.0, and Member Wagner seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Weber, B. Baker, S. Baker, Wagner, Pfeifer, and Carey. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Superintendent Dillow explained that our district has received ISBE recognition for our perfect scores in Special Education Services and the Financial area. It was also noted in the Morris Daily Herald that we were ranked number 1 of Grundy County schools.

New Education Business:

Member Carey moved to approve a 3-year lease with Dell Financial Services for the new computers, and Member S. Baker seconded the motion. This is an approximate savings of $5000.00 over the previous proposal from American Capital. On roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Weber, B. Baker, S. Baker, Wagner, Pfeifer, and Carey. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Principal DiNello said that graduation went well, as well as, the last field trips of the year. His and Mrs. Havekost’s last day was June 20th. Mr. DiNello’s and Mrs. Biro’s first day will be on July 23rd. The interviews for the 5th grader teaching position have been held, and a candidate is being recommended at this meeting tonight. Principal DiNello, Principal Elias, and Rusti Hasselbring recently went to and Evaluwise Conference. This is the software that we use when evaluating teachers.

Superintendent Dillow commented that we have received the PAARC test scores, and we have many more students receiving perfect scores of 5 on either or both of the Math and ELA parts of the test. Mrs. Dillow also presented the board with the current prevailing wage that we have to follow for the contractors that work in our school. Our Title I plan has been submitted and approved, and our math books for the year are already in. Mrs. Dillow commented that the administrators and secretaries went for lunch at the end of the school year.

A motion to go into executive session at 7:25 PM for the purpose of discussing appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the district or legal counsel for the district, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the district to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(2)(1), as amended by P.A. 93-0057 was made by Member Carey and seconded by Member Wagner. On roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Weber, B. Baker, S. Baker, Wagner, Pfeifer, and Carey. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Motion carried.

A motion was made to come out of executive session at 7:42 PM by Member Wagner and seconded by Member S. Baker. On roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: B. Baker, S. Baker, Weber, Wagner, Pfeifer, and Carey. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Upon coming out of executive session the following motions were made.

Member Carey moved to employ Zach Vienne as 5th grade teacher, and Member Wagner seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Weber, B. Baker, S. Baker, Wagner, Pfeifer, and Carey. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Member Carey moved to approve a $10,000.00 stipend for Superintendent Dillow as related to duties associated with helping the Dean of Students at the Elementary School this next school year. Member Wagner seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Weber, B. Baker, S. Baker, Wagner, Pfeifer, and Carey. Ayes: six. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Member Carey moved to adjourn the meeting, and Member Wagner seconded the motion. Unanimous ayes adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.

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