Grundy Reporter

Coal City Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Feb. 5.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

Board President Miller called the regular meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. with the board members answering roll call present: Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Chuck Lander, Ken Miller. Board members Jeff Emerson, Shawn Hamilton and Quint Harmon were not in attendance. Quint Harmon arrived at 6:15 p.m. Superintendent Kent Bugg, CSBO Jason Smith, Director of Special Populations Sandy Rakes, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Tammy Elledge, member of the press Ann Gill, and Board Secretary LaWanda Gagliardo were also in attendance.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

President Miller led the Board of Education and others present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS

1. Introduction/acknowledgement of guests. President Miller welcomed those in attendance.

2. The Board recognized Riley Nevin for his role at the Illinois All State Theatre Production as the lead male character Radames in Aida. Principal Spencer, and Theatre Director Jack Micetich were also in attendance to speak about his experience, and accomplishment. The Board learned that immediately following Riley’s All State performance, he was offered $10,000 scholarship to a theater school in New York. Riley also recently booked his first professional role in a Chicago production.

3. Principal Travis Johnson and members of the VFW were in attendance to recognize CCMS students who participated in the Patriots Pen essay contest. This year, Coal City Middle School had two participants receive awards: Owen Kurdenok was the VFW District 18's 3rd place essay winner while Elliana Cherneskey was the 1st place essay winner. Elliana will advance on to the state level.

4. Board Secretary Mary Gill read a note from the Grundy County Economic Development Council. President Nancy Norton and Director Nikki Wills thanked the Board for renewing the annual membership with the GEDC. The GEDC is a not-for-profit organization dependent on the support of local investors and they look forward to working with the District again this year.

5. Board Secretary Mary Gill read a thank you note received from Ken P. Miller for the recognition ceremony, honoring his induction into the Illinois Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR

1. In regard to agenda items – none.

2. In general (Limited to 5 minutes per person.) Matt Nevin, father of Riley Nevin, thanked the Board for the programs and support offered to Coal City students.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

President Miller asked if there were any items that the Board would like to remove from the consent agenda. Hearing none, President Miller asked for a motion to approve the consent agenda.

Mr. Lander moved and Mr. Harmon seconded to approve the consent agenda including:

Roll Call:

Ayes: Chuck Lander, Quint Harmon, Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Ken Miller 

Nays:

Motion Carried.

MINUTES

January 8, 2020 - Regular Meeting

January 29, 2020 - Board Study Session

CLOSED SESSION MINUTES

January 8, 2020 - Regular Meeting

January 29, 2020 - Board Study Session

FINANCIAL REPORTS

Activity Fund Reports – December 2019 Treasurer’s Report – December 2019

Monthly Manual Check Report – January 2020 Payroll Report – January 2020

Accounts Payable Report – February 2020

PERSONNEL

New Job Description

Administrative Assistant for Human Resources job description.

Resignation

Mandi Neubauer – 2 hr/day Recess Aide at the ECC – Ms. Neubauer’s last day is January 17, 2020

Employment - pending satisfactory completion of all state requirements

Beth Babcock – 3 hour per day Cafeteria Server at the Middle School.

Employee Transfers

Transfer of Gina Pens a part-time 2.5 hr/day Aide at the Elementary School to at full-time Special Ed 1:1 Aide in Cross Categorical Room at the Intermediate School.

Transfer of Raquel Drinkwine a 3hr/day Reading Aide at the Elementary School to a 3hr/day 1:1 Special Ed Aide in a General Ed. Classroom at the Elementary School. Transfer of Rodney Monbrum, from part-time Physical Education & Health Teacher at the Middle School and High School to full-time Physical Education & Health Teacher at the High School.

Transfer of Jody Jackson, a full-time 1:1 Aide at the High School to a full-time 1:1 Aide to the Elementary School.

Leave Requests

Ashley Matsko – 6/8 Grade Math Teacher at the Middle School – Ms. Matsko is requesting a twelve (12) day paid maternity leave with use of accumulated sick leave in accordance with the Teacher's Negotiated Agreement, from approximately May 11, 2020 through the end of the 2019 – 2020 school year. The last day of teacher attendance is currently scheduled to be May 28, 2020.

Tara Charles – full-time Special Ed Aide at the ECC – Ms. Charles is requesting a nine (9) day paid medical leave from January13, 2020 through January 24, 2020. Ms. Charles is also requesting an additional ten (10) days paid medical leave from January 27, 2020 through February 7, 2020 since her doctor’s visit on January 24, 2020.

Mary Strahan – Custodian at the Intermediate School – Ms. Strahan is requesting an additional eleven (11) day paid medical leave with use of accumulated sick leave in accordance with the SEIU Local #73 from January 29, 2020 through February 12, 2020. At the November 6, 2020 Board meeting, the Board already approved a sixty-two (62) day paid medical leave from November 4, 2019 through January 28, 2020. She will be re-evaluated by her physician on February 12, 2020 and may return to work on Thursday, February 13, 2020.

Extra-Curricular Resignation

Pam Vigna is resigning from the Assistant JV Girls Tennis Coach for the 2020 fall season.

Extra-Curricular Assignments

Assistant High School Track Coach – Colin Keppner Assistant High School Track Coach – Emily Fracaro

Extra-Curricular Volunteers

Principal Christopher Spencer has made a recommendation to accept Hannah Best as a volunteer Cheer Competition Coach at the High School.

Athletic Director Dan Hutchings has made a recommendation to accept Shawn Hamilton as a volunteer Assistant Track Coach for the Middle School.

Moving Closed Session Minutes to Open Session

Twice each year, the district must review the closed session minutes and open those minutes to the public, which no longer contain information that needs to be kept closed. Attorney Wharrie reviewed the closed session minutes and prepared the enclosed list of those minutes, which could be made open to the public. Board President Miller also reviewed the minutes and recommends the following to be open to the public:

December 4, 2019; November 6, 2019; September 25, 2019; September 4, 2019; August 28, 2019 (Special Meeting); August 7, 2019; July 10, 2019; June 26, 2019; April 23, 2019; February 27, 2019; June 6, 2018; and April 4, 2018.

Group                                              Building               Ins.               Date

4th Grade Dodgeball Practice              IS                                     1/12/20

4th Grade Dodgeball Practice              IS                                     1/19/20

ADMINISTRATORS' REPORTS

A. EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER REPORT

Principal Davidson Reported:

Calendar of Events

January 28th - SAP Meeting @ 3:00pm

January 28th - YMCA Basketball

January 29th - Early Dismissal

January 31st - Super Ticket Drawing

February 4th - BLT

February 4th - SAP Meeting @ 3:00pm

February 4th - YMCA Basketball

February 5th - A Team @ 12:40pm

February 6th - LLT

February 6th - Kindergarten Music Concert @ 6:30pm

February 11th - Kindergarten Team Meeting @ 11:15pm

February 11th - 1st Grade Team Meeting @ 12:15pm

February 11th - SAP Meeting @ 3:00pm

February 11th - YMCA Basketball

February 11th - PSO Meeting @ 6:30pm

February 12th - Early Dismissal (AM Preschool Attends)

February 17th - NO SCHOOL

February 18th - SAP Meeting @ 3:00pm

February 18th - YMCA Basketball

February 19th - Preschool Team Meeting @ 10:40am

February 19th - A Team @ 12:40pm

February 20th - Family Wellness Night @ 6:30pm

February 21st - End of Trimester Two

Current ECC Enrollment for 2019-2020

PreK: 154

Kindergarten: 131

1st Grade: 131

Total: 416 (registered as of 1/24/2020)

Emergency/Crisis Drills Completed

August 29th @ 1:30pm (shelter-in-place)

September 3rd @ 9:30am (fire drill)

September 9th - Bus Evacuation Drills

September 17th @ 9:00am (lockdown drill)

Month-in-Review

January is a busy month back after Winter Break! Teachers have been busy completing the Winter Benchmarking in AimsWeb as we prepare for an upcoming BLT meeting.

We welcomed Mrs. Villafuerte back from maternity leave and her students were very excited to have her back!

Students are very excited to play outside in the snow! I know it is nothing major, but the few days we have had snow in January - the students LOVE it!! It is always so fun to watch the students have so much fun at recess.

Recognition

We will welcome a student intern from Joliet Junior College this semester. Maggie Cochran will be working in our preschool wing to complete internship hours. She is no stranger to the ECC as she has completed many observational hour requirements in the past couple of years.

Congratulations again to Angie Phillips and Tricia Togliatti on their National Board Certification.

A HUGE thank you to the ECC CPI team for the continuous support and willingness to drop everything to step in and help with any situation that may arise.

B. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REPORT

Principal Kenney reported:

Calendar of Events

2/3/20 - 3:15 - PBS Mtg

2/4/20 - 10:30 - Truancy Mtg

2/4/20 - 3:15 - School Culture Mtg

2/5/20 - 7:40 - A-Team Mtg

2/6/20 - 7:30 - Co-teaching Team Mtg

2/6/20 - LLT at District Office

2/6/20 - 3:15 - SAP Mtg

2/11/20 - 3:00 - Young Rembrandts

2/11/20 - 3:15 - TALC

2/11/20 - 6:30 - PSO Mtg

2/12/20 - Early Dismissal

2/13/20 - 7:30 - Self-Contained Team Mtg

2/13/20 - 8:30-11:30 - BLT Meeting

2/17/20 - No School - Presidents Day

2/18/20 - 3:15 - Young Rembrandts

2/19/20 - 7:40 - A-Team

2/20/20 - 3:15 - SAP Mtg

2/20/20 - Family Wellness Night

2/21/20 - End of 2nd Trimester

2/26/20 - 3:15 - Staff Mtg

ES Enrollment

2nd Grade: 154

3rd Grade: 163

Total: 317 – gained 1 student, lost 1 student

CCES Happenings and Recognitions

A special thank you to Shelby Skubic, Mackenzie Smolik, and Brea Owensby for opening up their classrooms for some of our teachers to observe. Several teachers are looking to implement Guided Reading for their ELA block. They have been able to observe Shelby, Mackenzie, and Brea using this instructional approach to meet the needs of all students in their classrooms. We look forward to some great changes in our instruction as teachers learn from one another. 

CCES Biggest Loser is up and running! We have 13 participants in the January 10th through March 20th competition. Staff members weigh in weekly and weekly winners are announced. We also have teams to make the competition even more intense. Good luck to all involved. A special thank you to Mrs. Vigna for helping with the weekly weigh-ins. 

Our lunch loft is now the Winter Wonderland loft. Students are able to use their Coaler Cash to sit up there during lunch with a teacher, staff member, or the Principal. Students love it!

C. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL REPORT

Principal Carlson reported:

Calendar of Upcoming Events

1/27-1/31 Let’s Make a Difference Donation Week

Munchie Monday: Snacks and nonperishable food items

Toiletry Tuesday: Toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, tissue, Clorox wipes

Wash-up Wednesday: Soap, laundry soap, dish soap, shampoo, conditioner

It’s Thursday, Baby: Diapers, wipes, formula, pacifiers

Floss Friday: Toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, mouthwash

1/27 – SAP Meeting 3:10

1/28 – 100th Day of School Celebration

1/28 – PBS Meeting 3:10

1/29 – SpEd Team Meeting 7:30 a.m.

1/29 – Student Council Meeting 7:30 a.m.

1/29 – 11:35 Dismissal

1/30 – A Team 1:20

1/30 – CCIS Snowflake Ball 6:00-7:30 p.m.

1/31 – Super Bowl/Sports Spirit Day

2/1 – CCIS Family Bingo 1:00-4:00

2/3 – Storm Drill 9:00 a.m.

2/4 – TALC Meeting 3:10

2/5 – Specials Team Meeting 3:10

2/6 – Custodian Meeting 3:00

2/6 – 2nd-8th Grade Science Night at CCHS 6:00-8:00 p.m.

2/8 – Polar Coaler Trivia Night at Cardinal Transport 6:30 pm to Support Special Olympics

2/9 – Fine Arts Festival 12:00-4:00 at CCHS; 5th Grade Band Performs at 2:45

2/10 – SAP Meeting 3:10

2/10 – Student Council Food Packing at CCES Gym 5:00-6:15 p.m.

2/11 – PBS Meeting 3:10

2/12 – 11:35 Dismissal; 1:00-3:30 PD

2/17 – No School ~ Presidents’ Day

2/18 – TALC Meeting 3:10

2/19 – BLT Meeting 12:00-3:00

2/19 – 4th Grade Team Meeting 3:10

2/20 – Family Wellness Night at CCHS 6:00-8:00 p.m.

2/21 – End of Trimester 2

2/25 – PBS Meeting 3:10

2/26 – 5th Grade Team Meeting 3:10

2/28 – Perfect Attendance Social for Trimester 2

Current Enrollment

4th Grade 163

5th Grade 160

Total 323

This includes one 4th and one 5th grade special education student, who are enrolled in other programs outside of CCIS.

Emergency/Crisis Drills Completed

Evacuation 8/19/19; 10/24/19

Shelter-in-Place/Storm 8/20/19; 1/10/20

Lockdown 8/21/19; 9/17/19; 12/2/19

Bus Evacuation 9/13/19

Student Discipline in Previous Month

Bus Slips 5

Argumentative 2

Inappropriate Language/Gesture 1

Inappropriate Physical Contact 1

Disrespectful to Staff 1

Excessive Noise 7

Disruptive 4

Not Keeping Hands/Feet to Self 3

Defiant 1

Tech Device without Permission 1

Wearing Hat in School 1

Inappropriate use of Cafeteria forks 3

Throwing Snow Ball 1

Previous Month in Review

The spring professional learning opportunities have been finalized for the teachers and administrators. The descriptions are available at https://www.coalcityschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1091934&type=d&pREC_ ID=1818572.

Our professional learning is made possible by the numerous teachers and administrators that are willing to share their knowledge and experiences. This spring we have the following people stepping up to facilitate sessions: Cindy Gerber, Amy Ledvina, Matt Leman, Tyler Castle, Jackie Larson, Ann Kodat, Julie Brncich, Emily Hayse, Betsy Cowherd, Allison Peterson, and Dave Sinkular. Many of the department leaders are also working with their groups on new courses, lesson planning, and standards alignment. Several administrators are also leading sessions to help teachers improve their instruction, assessments or classroom management.

Department News

Amy Ledvina is starting to work with the special education teachers to create local assessments for students. She is hoping to help teachers and students see growth from year to year measured in ways other than standardized tests.

The language arts department, led by Pam Vigna and assisted by Betsy Cowherd, are starting to look at piloting new resources during the year next year. The ELA department will be in the resource adoption cycle next year. Besides using national information on resources best aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards, they are also working with Gail Bohnenstiehl from the Professional Development Alliance.

During summer curriculum work we will also be working on three new AP courses for the high school. Two of the courses are slight changes from current offerings, AP Statistics and AP Government & Politics. The new course will be AP Language and Composition, replacing Honors English 3. Starting next school year, the social studies department will have eliminated all honors courses, moving instead to the AP format.

Mrs. Elledge also spoke about the advantages of having AP courses vs honors courses on students transcripts for college.

H. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Dr. Bugg reported:

1. The Three Rivers Division Meeting is Tuesday, March 3, 2020 with registration starting at 5:45pm. The meeting is being held at Kankakee High School. The Board was asked to inform the Board Secretary if they would like to attend.

2. Dr. Bugg provided an update on the status of the potential nuclear legislation at the state level that could have a significant impact on the future of the Dresden Nuclear Power Station.

3. Dr. Bugg updated the Board on the Administrative Practicum Experience program. There are 8 staff members who are participating. One of the requirements is to attend a board meeting. Betsy Cowherd and Rodney Monbrum were in attendance at the February Board meeting as participants in this program.

4. Enclosures

A. Monthly student enrollment figures

DATES TO REMEMBER

02/09/20 Fine Arts Festival at the HS

02/12/20 Early Dismissal – Parent/Teacher Conferences

02/17/20 President’s Day – No School

02/20/20 Family Wellness Night at the HS

02/21/20 Grades K-5 End Trimester

02/26/20 Board Study Session

03/04/20 Board Meeting

I. GRUNDY AREA VOCATIONAL CENTER REPORT

Mr. Lander reported:

The Grundy County Internship program now offers 50 internships for our students. Applications are open and Director Copes encouraged the member school districts to publicize the program to students.

Director Copes reported on a meeting he attended at ExxonMobil in partnership with JJC where a discussion was held on promoting women in manufacturing.

Director Copes reported on Perkins Five and what the new ISBE process means to GAVC and its feeder districts.

A discussion was held on the current technology support services for GAVC. Director Copes will be bringing a plan to enhance technology support services.

The GAVC Agriculture Education program is going to provide incoming freshmen the opportunity to earn high school credit over the summer. Students who participate in this summer opportunity will be eligible for membership in FFA.

Approved the GAVC Seniority List as presented.

Approved a three-year employment contract for the GAVC Assistant Director.

Dr. Bugg discussed a request from the GAVC Agriculture program to construct a greenhouse on the grounds of CCMS. The Board is awaiting more information from the GAVC Board before moving forward with a final decision.

J. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR REPORT

Athletic Director Dan Hutchings reported:

Calendar of Events

Senior Nights

Wrestling 10 seniors January 9

Girls Basketball 9 Seniors January 30

Boys Basketball 8 Seniors February 14

Cheerleaders 2 Seniors February 14

Poms 3 Seniors February 14

High School

ICE Conference Meet January 25 at Wilmington

ABE’S Rumble 4th Place

Princeton Tournament 5th Place

IHSA Wrestling Regional February 8 @ Wilmington

IHSA Girls Basketball Regionals February 10 - 14 - location TBD

Seeds are due Jan. 30, 2020

IHSA Boys B Regional February 24 - 28 hosted by Coal City

Spring Sports can begin Practicing March 2

Middle School

Wrestlers - Warrior Invitational Champs

7/8 BBKB Begin Regional Play

6/7/8 Grade Volleyball seasons have started

H.O.F. Recognition for 7 Coaches will be Friday, January 31, 2020 at Halftime of the

Varsity Basketball game vs. Plano

Lenny Onsen Football

Ken P. Miller Football

Ken W. Miller Football

Jerry McDowell Baseball

Dennis Best Track and Field

George Dare Wrestling

John Cullick Basketball

K. FIELD TRIPS

Grade/Group Destination Date Teacher Responsible

10th – 12th FBLA Northwestern Medicine Field 4/15/20 Harlan Kennell

9th - 12th FBLA United Center Chicago, IL 3/10/20 Harlan Kennell

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR

1. In regard to agenda items – none.

2. In general (Limited to 5 minutes per person.) – none.

OLD BUSINESS

A. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON THE 2020 – 2021 SCHOOL CALENDAR

For 2020 - 2021, the ISBE is requiring that all school calendars contain 176 instructional days. The proposed 2020 – 2021 school calendar was presented for discussion to the board at the January 29, 2020 Board Study Session. Dr. Bugg consulted with the Union Leadership on this calendar that was presented.

Mrs. Gill moved and Mr. Bianchetta seconded to adopt the 2020-2021 school calendar with the first day of school scheduled for August 18, 2020, with the last day of school scheduled for May 28, 2021

Roll Call.

Ayes: Mary Gill, Robert Bianchetta, Quint Harmon, Chuck Lander, Ken Miller

Nays:

Motion Carried.

NEW BUSINESS

A. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON DONATION FROM THE COAL CITY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 ATHLETIC BOOSTERS

The Coal City Community Unit School District #1 Athletic Boosters donated $1,025 for the Coaches Hall of Fame wall display in the Coal City High School Competition Gym.

Mr. Harmon moved and Mr. Lander seconded to accept the donation from Coal City Unit School District #1 Athletic Boosters of $1,025 for the Coaches Hall of Fame wall display.

Roll Call.

Ayes: Quint Harmon, Chuck Lander, Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Ken Miller

Nays:

Motion Carried.

B. DISCUSSION ON 2020 FINANCIAL PROFILE DESTINATION

Dr. Bugg reviewed the 2020 Financial Profile Destination recently received by the Illinois State Board of Education.

State Board of Education. The District received a very positive overall score of 3.9/4.0. The only reason the District did not receive a perfect score was due to the long-term debt the

District owes from the construction of the ECC and the addition to the high school.

C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON 5:20-E RESOLUTION TO PROHIBIT SEXUAL HARASSMENT

ISBE updated in response to the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act (SOEEA), 5ILCS430/70-5, amended by P.A. 101-211, requiring boards to amend their sexual harassment policies by resolution to include a mechanism for reporting and independent review of sexual harassment allegations made against board members by elected officials.

Mr. Bianchetta moved and Mr. lander seconded to approve the 5:20-E Resolution to Prohibit Sexual Harassment, and to waive the reading of the resolution.

Roll Call.

Ayes: Robert Bianchetta, Chuck Lander, Mary Gill, Quint Harmon, Ken Miller

Nays:

Motion Carried.

D. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON GRUNDY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

The district received a request from the Grundy Economic Development Council to renew the annual membership. District #1 has been a long-time member of this organization.

Mrs. Gill moved and Mr. Bianchetta seconded to approve payment of the annual membership fee of $300 to the Grundy County Economic Development Council

Roll Call.

Ayes: Mary Gill, Robert Bianchetta, Quint Harmon, Chuck Lander, Ken Miller

Nays:

Motion Carried.

E. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON AUTHORIZING BID FOR SUMMER MECHANICAL AND MASONRY PROJECT

CSBO Jason Smith discussed bids for summer mechanical and masonry project and the items to be repaired.

Mr. Lander moved and Mr. Harmon seconded approving the authorization of CSBO Jason Smith to direct Cordogan and Clark to prepare bids for the summer mechanical and masonry project.

Roll Call.

Ayes: Chuck Lander, Quint Harmon, Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Ken Miller Nays:

Motion Carried.

F. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON APPROVAL OF THE QUARTERLY DROP OUT REPORT

The Quarterly Drop Out Report for the quarter ending January 1, 2020 was prepared and ready for Board approval. The approval of the Drop Out Report is a State requirement, which ensures that the School Board is informed of students leaving our school system.

Mrs. Gill moved and Mr. Bianchetta seconded to approve the filing of the Drop Out Report with the Regional Office of Education for the quarter ending January 1, 2020.

Motion Carried.

G. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON SCHOOL MAINTENANCE PROJECT GRANT FOR FY 2020

CSBO Jason Smith, discussed the application for the $50,000 School Maintenance Project Grant for 2020. The district will submit the grant for the High School Boiler Plant Replacement Project scheduled for summer work 2020. If the district is awarded this grant, the funds will be applied to the costs of this Health Life Safety Project.

Mr. Harmon moved and Mrs. Gill seconded to approve the application for the School

Maintenance Project Grant for the High School Boiler Plant Replacement Project.

Roll Call.

Ayes: Quint Harmon, Mary Gill, Robert Bianchetta, Chuck Lander, Ken Miller

Nays:

Motion Carried.

H. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON THE RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT NUCLEAR ENERGY IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

The Grundy Economic Development Council and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce asked for local units of government to consider supporting this resolution that urges the State of Illinois to support policies to preserve Illinois' nuclear energy plants due to the positive economic and climate impacts they have on the communities served by Coal City School District #1.

Mr. Bianchetta moved and Mr. Lander seconded to approve the Resolution to Support Nuclear Energy in the State of Illinois, and to waive the reading of the resolution.

Roll Call.

Ayes: Robert Bianchetta, Chuck Lander, Mary Gill, Quint Harmon, Ken Miller

Nays:

Motion Carried.

I. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON THE SCHOOL SITE DONATION FROM GRUNDY COUNTY.

A School Site Donation in the amount of $2,886.61 was received from Grundy County. A resolution was prepared for acceptance of the school site donation.

Mr. Harmon moved and Mr. Lander seconded to approve the resolution to accept the School Site Donation of $2,886.61 from Grundy County and to waive the reading of the resolution.

Roll Call.

Ayes: Quint Harmon, Chuck Lander, Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Ken Miller

Nays:

Motion Carried.

J. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO FAIRCOM

FAIRCOM is actively involved in supporting pro-nuclear legislation at the State level, as well as other potential legislation that could benefit its member taxing districts and the communities they represent. Due to the expectation that important legislation will be considered during the spring legislative session, FAIRCOM is asking for a $15,000 special assessment from each of the six nuclear plant school districts in the state. This special assessment will be used for lobbying and legal fees associated with monitoring and promoting legislation that is in the best interest of the FAIRCOM members. FAIRCOM is recommending that the school district’s request financial contributions from other impacted taxing districts, villages, and economic development organizations to help offset the cost to each school district.

Mr. Lander moved and Mr. Bianchetta seconded to approve the FAIRCOM special assessment of $15,000 as presented.

Roll Call.

Ayes: Chuck Lander, Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Quint Harmon, Ken Miller

Nays:

Motion Carried.

OPEN FOR ITEMS NOT KNOWN AT AGENDA PREPARATION TIME – none.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR

1. In regard to agenda items – none.

2. In general (Limited to 5 minutes per person.) – none.

CLOSED SESSION

Mr. Lander moved and Mr. Harmon seconded to go to closed session at 7:09 p.m. for the purpose of the consideration of the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body.

Roll Call.

Ayes: Chuck Lander, Quint Harmon, Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Ken Miller 

Absent: Jeff Emerson, Shawn Hamilton

Nays:

Motion Carried.

When the Board returned to open session, President Miller called the regular meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. with the board members answering roll call present: Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Quint Harmon, Chuck Lander, Ken Miller.

ACTION AS A RESULT OF CLOSED SESSION

Mr. Bianchetta moved and Mrs. Gill seconded to accept the resolution for the dismissal of educational support employee and waive the reading of the resolution.

Roll Call.

Ayes: Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Quint Harmon, Chuck Lander, Ken Miller

Nays:

Motion Carried.

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Harmon moved and Mr. Lander seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 p.m. President Miller asked if there was any opposition to the motion, hearing none considers the motion approved.

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