Grundy Reporter

Gardner Community Consolidated Grade School District 72-C Board of Education met Jan. 16.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

The school board meeting was held on Thursday, January 16, 2020. Denny

Christensen called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

Roll call

Members Present:

Denny Christensen, Nick Hamilton, Brad Male, Jerry Olsen, Lauren Vitko, Jamie Wilkey

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Superintendent Recognition

Dr. Merritt gave recognition to Mike Cornale for receiving a perfect 4.0 rating from the State of Illinois for 2020 Financial Profile Designation.

Audience/Visitor Participation

CTS Group gave a presentation on Building Addition/Revision Options. Denny presented questions regarding Contractor

Motion to approve Board of Education minutes from December 2019

1st: Christensen, 2nd: Olsen

Ayes: Christensen, Olsen, Hamilton, Vitko

Abstain: Male, Wilkey

Absent: Hahn

Motion carries

Motion to approve Special Meeting of the Board of Education minutes for Approval of Tax Levy from December 2019

1st: Christensen, 2nd: Olsen

Ayes: Christensen, Olsen, Vitko

Abstain: Hamilton, Male, Wilkey

Absent: Hahn

Motion carries

Financial Business

Motion to approve payment of bills for the month of January 2020.

1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Male

Ayes: Wilkey, Male, Christensen, Hamilton, Olsen, Vitko

Absent: Hahn

Motion carries

Motion to approve payroll in the amount of $85,375.03 (gross) $66,445.39 (net).

1st: Male, 2nd: Hamilton

Ayes: Male, Hamilton, Christensen, Olsen, Vitko, Wilkey

Absent: Hahn

Motion carries

Motion to approve the treasurer’s report for the month of December 2019

1st: Male, 2nd: Olsen

Ayes: Male, Olsen, Christensen, Hamilton, Vitko, Wilkey

Absent: Hahn

Motion carries

Superintendent Report/New Business

a. Consolidated District Plan - Title 1

Dr. Merritt suggested moving forward with RFQ during Summer 2020.

Mike Cornale celebrating our successes by possibly placing articles in the local paper.

b. Blended Preschool Program Update

c. PSIC Webinar - Thursday, Jan. 9

d. IVASBO Meeting Report - Friday, Jan. 10

e. Mobile Dentist - 13 students participated

f. Grundy County Statement of Economic Interest

g. Superintendent Goals Presentation

h. District Goals Setting Workshop - Feb. 27

i. IASB PRESS Updates: First Reading of Board Policy and Administrative Procedure 5:30-AP1, Interview Questions; 5:35, Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act; 5:35-AP1, Fair Labor Standards Act Exemptions; 5:35-AP2, Employee Records Require by the Fair Labor Standards Act; 5:35-AP3, Compensable Wort Time for Non-Exempt Employees Under the FLSA; 5:35-AP4, Fair Labor Standards Act 12-Step Compliance Checklist; 5:35-E, Volunteer Agreement Executed by a Non-Exempt Employee; 5:40, Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease; 5:120-E, Code of Ethics for Illinois Educators; 5:130, Responsibilities Concerning Internal Information; 5:180, Temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity; 5:310, Compensatory Time-Off; 5:310-E, Agreement to Receive Compensatory Time-Off

Old Business

a. No Shave November Assembly - Fundraiser for Grundy County Heroes and Helpers

b. Teacher Institute Day

c. Staff Holiday Party

d. Motion to approve (second reading) adoption of Board of Education Policy and Administrative Procedure 3:10, Goals and Objectives; 3:60, Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal; 4:45-AP-1, Insufficient Fund Checks; 4:45-AP2, Local Debt Recovery Program Implementation procedures; 4:45-E1, Cover Page Documenting the Process to seek Offset from the Illinois Office of the Comptroller; 4:45-E2, Notice of Claim and Intent to Seek Debt Recovery; Challenge; and Response to Challenge; 4:55-AP, Controls for the Use of District Credit and Procurement Cards; 4:70-AP, Resource Conservation: 4:90, Activity Funds

1st: Christensen, 2nd: Olsen Ayes: Christensen, Olsen, Vitko Abstain: Hamilton, Male, Wilkey Absent: Hahn

Motion carries

e. IASB Trends in Collective Bargaining - Saturday, Jan. 25 Naperville

f. IASB Three Rivers Legislative Breakfast - Saturday, Feb 8

g. Update Gymnasium Use Expectations

h. Triple I Conference Expenses

Board Committee Reports

a. Building and Grounds Committee (Hamilton/Male) 1. Building and Grounds Update

b. Curriculum (Male/Vitko

c. Finance Committee (Hahn/Olsen)

d. Handbook (Hamilton/Vitko)

e. Personnel (Christensen/Olsen) - Christensen wants to review non-certified

Staff Job Descriptions.

f. Sports (Christensen/Olsen) - Christensen discussed $5500 Festival of Tree contribution, possible scoreboard wishlist from softball organization.

Christensen asked about softball shed.

g. Technology (Hahn/Wilkey) - 20 computers purchased for 5th grade.

Motion to adjourn into closed session to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, or any permissible matter under the Open Meetings Act 5ILCS 120 (2) (1) Time: 9:46pm

1st: Male, Wilkey

Ayes: Male, Wilkey, Christensen, Hamilton, Olsen, Vitko, Wilkey Absent: Hahn

Motion carries

Motion to adjourn from session and return to regular session. TIME: 10:07 PM 1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Male

Ayes: Wilkey, Male, Christensen, Hamilton, Olsen, Vitko, Wilkey

Absent: Hahn

Motion carries

Motion to approve Amber Eisha to fill vacancy of Track and Field Coach for the 19-20 School Year

1st: Male, 2nd: Wilkey

Ayes: Male, Wilkey, Hamilton, Olsen, Vitko,

Abstain: Christensen Absent: Hahn

Motion for adjournment: Time: 10:11pm

1st: Male, 2nd: Wilkey

Ayes: Male, Wilkey, Christensen, Hamilton, Olsen, Vitko Absent: Hahn

Motion carries

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