Minooka Community High School District #111 Board Met Feb. 17.
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. Due to the pandemic, the meeting was held at Minooka Community High School-Central Campus in the PAC (Performing Arts Center) to allow for better social distancing. Members of the public were welcome to attend in person (with social distancing measures in place) or to view via YouTube. Public comments were accepted in person or via phone or email. 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.
Due to the pandemic, the agenda for the meeting was reduced.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments from the audience.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Administrative reports were provided to the board members in the packets.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: by Heap, seconded by Barnes, to approve the consent agenda as presented:
A. Open Session Minutes
1. January 13, 2021 – Committee Meeting
2. January 20, 2021 – Regular Meeting
3. January 27, 2021 – CoCurricular and Special Education Committee 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)
C. TRS Supplemental Savings Plan Employer Participation Agreement/Authorized Contact and Resolution Voting Aye: Arlis, Barnes, Ruettiger, Heap, Hrechko, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:08 p.m.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Return to Learn Update:
Information was provided regarding the vaccination progress noting that 241 employees have expressed interest in receiving the vaccination with approximately 83 having received the first dosage through the Grundy County Health Department for schools. Another 70 have been able to secure a vaccination via another route such as the county that they live in or via a pharmacy, etc. Dr. Lee continued that second-round vaccinations will begin shortly. He added that the Grundy County Health Department has been very diligent in securing vaccinations, however, the distribution has not been equitable across the state and so their dosages have been reduced from around 600 doses to 200 doses for the upcoming weeks. This means that the remaining staff on the wait list will not get their first dose until the first part of March. Dr. Lee noted that he is confident that the Grundy County Health Department along with the Regional Office of Education, County Board Chairman Chris Balkema, and State Representative David Welter will be able to secure the necessary vaccinations as soon as possible.
Additionally, it was reported that students are now back in the building for the 4-day hybrid learning model while the numbers continue to be strong with regards to the positive cases and quarantine numbers among staff and students.
Strategic Plan Update:
Dr. Lee reported that Goal Leaders are in the process of hosting meetings, and he will host a Goal Leader meeting to discuss progress on February 24. He added that Mr. Edwards continues to take feedback and adjust the scorecard as needed.
Educational Foundation Update:
It was reported that the District #111 Foundation for Educational Excellence has moved their annual Ugly Christmas Sweater event from July 2021 to December 3, 2021. The BOE and attendees were also reminded that the foundation continually receives grant requests. The applications can be found on the foundation website, which is hosted on the MCHS website.
Policy Review:
A brief synopsis was provided in the board packet reviewing selected MCHS #111 Board of Education Policies as part of an ongoing review of the BOE policy manual.
April Board Meeting Date:
It was discussed and consensus was reached to move the April board meeting date from April 21 to April 28 to allow for canvassing of the election and to be able to reorganize.
ACTION ITEMS
School Calendar:
MOTION: by Arlis, seconded by Hrechko, to approve the second reading and submission of the proposed school calendar for the 2021/2022 school year as presented. Voting Aye: Barnes, Heap, Hrechko, Arlis, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:19 p.m.
SRO Support Resolution:
MOTION: by Arlis, seconded by Heap, to approve the SRO Support Resolution as presented. Voting Aye: Barnes, Heap, Hrechko, Arlis, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:19 p.m.
Policy 2:260 Uniform Grievance Response:
MOTION: by Arlis, seconded by Hrechko, to approve the grievance response to Ted Trujillo as presented. Voting Aye: Barnes, Heap, Hrechko, Arlis, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:20 p.m.
Outdoor Speake Purchase:
MOTION: by Ruettiger, seconded by Hrechko, to approve the outdoor speaker purchase from ITR Solutions at a cost of $29,475 with an additional option for an XLR cable at a cost of $3,950 as presented. Voting Aye: Barnes, Heap, Hrechko, Arlis, Ruettiger, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:20 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION: by Ruettiger, seconded by Barnes, 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: Arlis, Barnes, Ruettiger, Heap, Hrechko, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:21 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
MOTION: by Heap, seconded by Hrechko, to return the meeting to open session. Voting Aye: Arlis, Barnes, Ruettiger, Heap, Hrechko, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:37 p.m.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION
Closed Session Minutes
MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Arlis, to approve the closed session minutes as presented:
∙ January 13, 2021, Committee Meeting
∙ January 20, 2021, Regular Meeting
Voting Aye: Arlis, Barnes, Ruettiger, Heap, Hrechko, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:39 p.m. Personnel
Resignations:
MOTION: by Arlis, seconded by Heap, to accept the following resignation(s) as presented:
∙ Sara Strache - Teacher-CTE - eff. 6/30/2025 (due to retirement)
∙ Emily VanDolson - Secretary-Transportation - eff. 2/19/21
∙ Bob Marshall - Bus Driver - eff. 2/16/21
Voting Aye: Arlis, Barnes, Ruettiger, Heap, Hrechko, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:40 p.m. Employment Terminations:
MOTION: by Arlis, seconded by Barnes, to approve the employment termination of the following employees:
∙ Sherry Urso - Custodian eff. 2/18/21
∙ Debra Franzen - Bus Driver eff. 2/18/21
Voting Aye: Arlis, Barnes, Ruettiger, Heap, Hrechko, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:40 p.m. Termination of Volunteer:
MOTION: by Arlis, seconded by Barnes, to approve the termination of the following volunteer: Sean Staffeldt eff. 2/18/21. Voting Aye: Arlis, Barnes, Ruettiger, Heap, Hrechko, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:41 p.m.
Leaves of Absence:
MOTION: by Arlis, seconded by Heap, to approve the following leaves of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as presented:
∙ Brad Dorick - Teacher-Science, from approximately 3/9 - 3/23/21 (11 days)
∙ Matt Smith - Teacher-PE, from approximately 4/26 - 5/1/21 (5 days)
∙ Tyler White - Teacher-Fine Arts, from approximately 4/6 - 5/24/21 (35 days)
Voting Aye: Arlis, Barnes, Ruettiger, Heap, Crye, Hrechko, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:21 p.m.
Employment:
MOTION: by Barnes, seconded by Hrechko, to approve the following extracurricular appointments for the 2020/21 school year as presented, pending proper paperwork and background check deemed favorable by the MCHS #111 Administration:
| Joe Host | Baseball | Volunteer |
| Kellen Walker | Basketball--Girls | Volunteer |
MOTION: by Arlis, seconded by Heap, to approve the grievance arbitration settlement as presented. Voting Aye: Arlis, Barnes, Ruettiger, Heap, Hrechko, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:42 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: by Heap, seconded by Hrechko, to adjourn the meeting. Voting Aye: Arlis, Barnes, Ruettiger, Heap, Hrechko, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:43 p.m.
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