Grundy Reporter

Minooka Community High School District #111 Board of Education met Dec. 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER 

The regular meeting was called to order at 6:11 p.m. by President Mike Brozovich. The meeting was held at Minooka  Community High School-Central Campus in the Library. A physical quorum was present with the following board members  answering roll call:  

                                           YES    NO 

• Mike Brozovich                   X 

• Dustin Heap                        X 

• Laura Hrechko                    X 

• Dee Crye                            X  

• Jim Grzetich                       X 

• Matt Shepard                     X 

• Terry Spivey                       X 

Additionally, present were: 

• Dr. Rob Schiffbauer            X 

• John Troy                            X 

• Dr. Phillip Pakowski            X 

• Kristi Boe                            X 

• Jamie Soliman                    X 

• Michele Williamson             X 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 

COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

The Varsity Madrigals gave a performance and Mr. Benware provided highlights of the program.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments heard.

PRESENTATIONS

Strategic Plan Goal 1:

Dr. Phil Pakowski presented the Strategic Plan Goal Accomplishments and the presentation was provided in the board packet for review. Dr. Pakowski reported on Academic Growth, College Standards, Rigorous Curriculum and Common Assessments. He added that the team strongly would like to focus on the SAT and meeting the college readiness standards. He stated that math teachers have taken a SAT practice exam to familiarize themselves with the type of questions students would see and they are incorporating the SAT type questions into their exams. Students have been exposed to Khan Academy, a SAT prep program. The English classes are utilizing a SAT prep program called Common Lit. Also offered is Excel Edge, an outside company that offers 6-week strategies for the SAT. Dr. Pakowski added that some staff members will be trained to offer a Math and English SAT bootcamp in March free of charge for students. It is being considered to also offer a full practice exam in the fall for all students grades 9-12. There were no questions or concerns raised from board members.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

Administrative reports were provided to the board members in the packets.

Dr. Schiffbauer reported that the District #111 Parent/Student/Teacher/Advisory Committee recently met and will meet every month in the future. Per board policy it is required to go over a variety of topics including dress code, parent teacher conferences, student discipline and attendance. Dr. Schiffbauer added that it was informative to Administrators to gather perspectives of students in all grades as well as their parents.

Dr. Schiffbauer also informed board members of the district’s two-factor authentication when logging into district email. The Technology department are conducting phishing testing to staff to detect suspicious emails for viruses/malware.

CONSENT AGENDA

MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Shepard, to approve the consent agenda as presented:

A. Open Session Minutes

1. November 9, 2022 – Committee Meeting

2. November 15, 2022 – Regular Meeting

B. Financial Reports

1. Monthly Financial Reports

2. Payment of Bills/Total

3. Employee Payroll

4. Imprest Fund Report/Total

5. Activity Fund Report

6. Treasurer’s Report (Cash/YTD – Exp/Rev)

Voting Aye: Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, Crye, Heap, Hrechko and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:22 p.m.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Buildings and Grounds – Mr. Shepard provided an update from the December 14th meeting. Finance – Mrs. Crye provided a Finance update from the December 14h meeting.

Policy – Mr. Grzetich provided an updated PRESS Packet 110 update from the December 14th meeting.

GAVC – Dr. Schiffbauer reported that the GAVC meeting is tonight December 20th, 2022. Mr. Wikoff is in attendance. He also added that between the spring musical and other upcoming events cosmetology students should be able to complete the necessary required hours.

GCSEC - Dr. Schiffbauer added that the GCSEC meeting is tomorrow December 21, 2022 and that staffing has improved due to the paraprofessional shortage. He also reported that the transition house is behind schedule and information should be available on the status at the upcoming meeting.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Educational Foundation Update:

The Educational Foundation update was included in the board packet for review. Dr. Schiffbauer stated that the Ugly Sweater Christmas party fundraiser held on December 2, 2022 was a success raising just under $30,000 with over 150 guests attending. The next foundation meeting is January 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the ARC at Central Campus.

PRESS Packet 110 (1st Reading):

The PRESS Packet 110 with district recommendations was provided in the board packet for review. There were no questions or concerns.

ACTION ITEMS

Approval of the Architect Contract with DLA as presented, subject to attorney review.

MOTION: by Spivey, seconded by Shepard to approve the Architect Contract with DLA as presented, subject to attorney review:

Voting Aye: Heap, Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, Crye and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:46 p.m. Approval for disposal of the 1997 Ford F150 pick-up truck as presented:

MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Shepard, for approval for disposal of the 1997 Ford F150 pick-up truck as presented. Voting Aye: Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, Crye, Heap, and Brozovich, Motion carried. Time: 6:46 p.m. Approval of the FY23 Final Levy as presented:

MOTION: by Shepard, seconded by Spivey, to approve the FY23 Tentative Levy as presented: Voting Aye: Crye, Heap, Hrechko, Grzetich, Sheapard, Spivey and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:47 p.m. Approval for renewal of the E-Learning Resolution as presented:

MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Heap, to approve the renewal of the E-Learning Resolution as presented: Voting Aye: Spivey, Crye, Heap, Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:47 p.m. Approval of the contract with Apptegy as presented:

MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Spivey, to approve the contract with Apptegy as presented: Voting Aye: Shepard, Spivey, Crye, Heap, Hrechko, Grzetich, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:48 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Spivey 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, and individual student discipline, collective bargaining; and school building safety and security procedures.

Voting Aye: Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, Crye, Heap and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:49 p.m.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

MOTION: by Spivey, seconded by Grzetich to return the meeting to open session.

Voting Aye: Hrechko, Grzetich, Spivey, Crye and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:01 p.m.

ACTIONS FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION

Closed Session Minutes

MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Shepard, to approve the closed session minutes as presented:

• November 9, 2022 Committee Meeting

• November 15, 2022 Regular Meeting

Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 7:06 p.m.

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Heap, to approve that all of the closed session minutes reviewed from the time period of July 2021 through December 2021 and the summary of previous review of minutes of September 2003 through June 2021 remain closed and not subject to public examination as there is a need for confidentiality which still exists, and to approve that the audio recordings from January 2021 through June 2021 are no longer required by law to be maintained and can be destroyed. It is noted that 18 months have passed since being made and the board has approved the particular minutes of those meetings.

Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 7:07 p.m.

Personnel

Resignations:

MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Spivey, to accept the following resignation(s) as presented: Sharon Williams – Bus Aide – eff. 1/13/2023

Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 7:07 p.m.

LOA:

MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Shepard, to approve the following leaves of absence as presented, pending receipt of proper documentation.

Trent Bontrager - Teacher - CTE - from approximately 12/20/2022 - 1/20/2023 - under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Karla Jacobs - Campus Monitor - from approximately 1/9/2023 - 3/31/2023 under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Rick Undesser - Teacher - World Language and Fine Art - from approximately 1/5/2023 - 5/31/2023 Intermittent under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 7:08 p.m.

Employment:

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Shepard 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:

Brittaney Freeman - Administrative Assistant for Transportation ($15.64/hr)

Shannon Backstrom - Receptionist to the Main Office - ($13.32/hr)

Lupe Villasenor - Custodian - ($15.24/hr)

Voting Aye: Crye, Heap, Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time 7:09 p.m.

MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Spivey, to approve the following extracurricular employment for the 2022/2023 school year as presented, pending proper paperwork and background check deemed favorable by the MCHS #111 Ad

Connor Gregorec - Lacrosse (Boys) - Assistant Coach - Group III/1 - $3,306.76

Susan Cailteux - Wrestling (Girls) - Volunteer

Cassie Charlebois - Wrestling (Girls) - Volunteer

Joe Cecala - Wrestling (Girls) - Volunteer

Voting Aye: Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, Crye, Heap, Hrechko, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:10 p.m.

MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Shepard. to approve the extracurricular appointments of returning sponsors and coaches for the 2022/2023 school year as presented:

Karla Jacobs - Lacrosse (Girls) Assistant Coach - Group III/5 - $3,637.44 - Renewal

Alex Wende - Lacrosse (Girls) Assistant Coach - Group III/1 - $3,306.76 - Renewal

Jeff Charlebois - Wrestling (Girls) - Volunteer - Renewal

Voting Aye: Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, Crye, Heap, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:10 p.m.

MOTION: by Heap, seconded by Crye, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Minooka Education Association regarding E-Learning Renewal as presented.

Voting Aye: Spivey, Crye, Heap, Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:11 p.m.

MOTION (Roll Call): by Hrechko, seconded by Heap, to approve the installation of cameras from ADT in the total amount of $105,669.00 as presented

Voting Aye: Shepard, Spivey, Crye, Heap, Hrechko, Grzetich, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:11 p.m. Announcements and Communications

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Shepard, to adjourn the meeting.

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