Grundy Reporter

Minooka Community High School District #111 Board met Feb. 19.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

The regular meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Mike Brozovich. The meeting was held in the Academic Resource Center at Central Campus. A physical quorum was present with the following board members answering roll call:

                                           YES               NO

· Mike Brozovich                  X

· Laura Hrechko                   X

· Patti Ruettiger                   X

· Dee Crye                           X

· Cherie Barnes                                      X

· Wendi Arlis                        X

· Dustin Heap                      X

Additionally present were:

· Brent Edwards                  X

· Janel Grzetich                   X

· Bryan Zwemke                  X

· John Troy                          X

· Kenny Lee                         X

· Colleen Ward                    X

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITION

Board members were pleased to recognize and congratulate two teams for their 3rd Place at the State Competitions! Coach Melissa Wallace attended the meeting to introduce the Arrowettes while Coach Derrick Rapsky introduced the Boys Bowling Team.

DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Math Department Chair Jill Nehring presented the department highlight for the month.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no comments from the audience.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

Administrative reports were provided to the board members in the packets and Superintendent Lee reviewed the highlights.

CONSENT AGENDA

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

A. Open Session Minutes

1. January 8, 2020 – eLearning Hearing Committee Meeting

2. January 8, 2020 – Committee Meeting

3. January 15, 2020, 2019 – Regular Meeting

B. Financial Reports

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: Arlis, Heap, Crye, Hrechko, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:27 p.m.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Educational Foundation Update:

Dr. Lee reported that the Foundation for Educational Excellence met earlier this week. The foundation board was treated to a presentation by Wes Anderson (Instructional Technologist) and Dr. Grzetich on the use of the recently purchased

AR/VR goggles..

Strategic Plan Update:

Dr. Lee reported that Strategic Goals Teams have been meeting.

Policy Review:

Information was provided in the board packets regarding a policy review by Dr. Lee along with information on Policy 6:170.

School Calendar(s):

A preliminary draft of the school calendar for the 2020-2021 school year was provided as well as an initial look at a calendar for 2021-2022.

Computer Lease:

Discussion took place as to leasing the computer improvements that were already approved by the board and completed for three years. Consensus was reached to proceed.

Hourly Rate for Bus Inspections:

Consensus was reached to set the rate for bus inspections at $18.84/hr.

ACTION ITEMS

Policy 6:170:

MOTION: by Arlis, seconded by Crye, to approve the District-wide Parental Involvement information for Policy 6:170 as presented. Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 6:34 p.m.

School Calendar:

MOTION: by Arlis, seconded by Heap, to approve the 2020/2021 school calendar as presented. Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 6:34 p.m.

Technology Lease:

MOTION: by Heap, seconded by Hrechko, to approve the three-year technology equipment lease as presented in the principal amount of $262,187.24 with an interest rate not to exceed 3.4%. Voting Aye: Heap, Hrechko, Crye, Arlis, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:35 p.m.

Hourly Rate for Bus Inspections:

MOTION: by Arlis, seconded by Hrechko, to set the hourly rate for bus inspections at $18.84/hr. Voting Aye: Heap, Hrechko, Crye, Arlis, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:35 p.m.

HVAC:

MOTION: by Ruettiger, seconded by Arlis, to proceed with HVAC project as presented at a cost not to exceed $9,657,449.03 plus $200,000 contingency with 30% initial payment contingent to go back to district if not used.

MOTION: by Ruettiger, seconded by Arlis, to table that first motion due to an update to the contingency amount. Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 6:37 p.m.

MOTION: by Ruettiger, seconded by Arlis, to proceed with HVAC project as presented at a cost not to exceed $9,657,449.03 plus $266,000 contingency with 30% initial payment contingent to go back to district if not used. Voting Aye: Heap, Hrechko, Crye, Arlis, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:39 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

MOTION: by Heap, 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; the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, pending litigation, and negotiations. Voting Aye: Heap, Hrechko, Crye, Arlis, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:39 p.m.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

MOTION: by Heap, seconded by Crye, to return the meeting to open session. Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 7:00 p.m.

ACTIONS FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION

Closed Session Minutes

MOTION: by Arlis, seconded by Hrechko, to approve the closed session minutes as presented:

· January 8, 2020, Committee Meeting

· January 15, 2020, Regular Meeting

Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 7:01 p.m.

Personnel

Resignations:

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

· Denson, Mike - Dean of Students - eff. 6/30/20

· DeCamp, Cathy - Interventionist - eff. 1/21/20

· Maas,Ken - Campus Monitor - eff. 6/30/20

Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 7:52 p.m. Leave of Absence:

MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Arlis, to approve the following leaves of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as presented: Richardson, Sharon – Teacher-Social Studies from approximately 2/13/20 – 5/22/20 (60 days; intermittent). Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 7:02 p.m.

Employment:

MOTION: by Arlis, seconded by Heap, to approve the employment of the following support staff member(s) as presented, pending proper paperwork and background check deemed favorable by the MCHS #111 Administration: Lemke, Sarah - Library Aide (SS2 - $17.23/hr). Voting Aye: Heap, Hrechko, Crye, Arlis, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:02 p.m.

MOTION: by Ruettiger, seconded by Crye, to approve the following extracurricular appointments for the 2019/20 school year as presented, pending proper paperwork and background check deemed favorable by the MCHS #111 Administration:

· Holmes, Kyle Lacrosse--Boys Head Coach Group III/Step 1 ($4,351.00)

· DuVall, Teagan Lacrosse--Girls Asst. Coach Group III/Step 1 ($3,306.76)

· Kelley, Ryan Track--Boys Asst. Coach Group I/Step 1; Shared ($2,373.10)

· Pullara, Ryan Track--Boys Asst. Coach Group I/Step 1; Shared ($2,373.10)

· Ziech, Mattisen Volleyball--Boys Asst. Coach Group I/Step 1 ($4,746.20)

· White, Travis Lacrosse--Boys Asst. Coach Group III/Step 3 ($3,306.76)

· Glasgow, Vince Lacrosse--Boys Asst. Coach Group III/Step 3 ($3,306.76)

· Graff, Micky Indoor Percussion Volunteer

· Pawlicki, John Musical Volunteer

· Malic, Issy Indoor Percussion Volunteer

· Connellan, Rose Indoor Percussion Volunteer

· Torres, Cristian Indoor Percussion Volunteer

Voting Aye: Heap, Hrechko, Crye, Arlis, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:03 p.m.

MOTION: by Arlis, seconded by Hrechko, to approve the resolution regarding honorable reduction in work year of support staff as presented (Technology Assistant, from 260 to 186 days per year). Voting Aye: Heap, Hrechko, Crye, Arlis, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:03 p.m.

MOTION: by Heap, seconded by Arlis, to approve the resolution regarding reduction in force of support staff as presented (Night Custodial Supervisor). Voting Aye: Heap, Hrechko, Crye, Arlis, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:04 p.m.

LITIGATION

MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Arlis, to approve the expert fee arrangement for tennis court litigation as presented. Rates for the arrangement are $250.00/hour for document review, and $300.00/hour for deposition and testimony. This litigation is in relation to the tennis courts that were recently replaced. Voting Aye: Heap, Hrechko, Crye, Arlis, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:04 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Hrechko, to adjourn the meeting. Voting Aye: Heap, Hrechko, Crye, Arlis, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:05 p.m.

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