Minooka Community High School District #111 Board of Education met Jan. 18.
Here are 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 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
• Aubrey Knight X
• Jamie Soliman X
• Michele Williamson X
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments heard.
PRESENTATIONS
Strategic Plan Goal 2:
Matt Wikoff presented the Strategic Plan Goal #2 Supportive Learning Environment. The focus of Goal #2 was student attendance, Co-Curricular Activities participation, Community Service and Pathways to College and Career Readiness. The presentation has been included in the board packet. There were no questions or concerns.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
Matt Wikoff, Susanne Madding, and Molly Highbaugh presented the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training overview. Mr. Wikoff reported that DEI training focused on the recruitment process for newly hired teachers, events team, athletics/activities team and the restorative team. Mrs. Walker Thomas previously conducted student trainings and have worked with Mrs. Highbaugh and Mrs. Madding last year who will now both take ownership of that program. Mrs. Highbaugh and Mrs. Madding gave an overview of student participation, the foundation of the training, topics discussed, vision/goals and student feedback of the training. Based on the student feedback it was discussed how will the feedback be addressed, Mrs. Madding explained as more feedback becomes available the intent is to make plans going forward and
Regular Meeting Page 2 of 6 Wednesday, January 18, 2023 discussed possibilities to work into curriculum or address to through the connections group. The presentation has been included in the board packet.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Administrative reports were provided to the board members in the packets.
Dr. Schiffbauer reported that he is working with the Village of Minooka for MCHS students to give back and assist with snow removal for elderly residents in need. He also reported that the NHS induction was held on January 9th with 99 inductees.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Grzetich, to approve the consent agenda as presented:
A. Open Session Minutes
1. December 14, 2022 – Committee Meeting
2. December 20, Levy/E-Learning Public Hearing
3. December 20, 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)
C. Approval of the Kendall County Land Cash Resolution
Voting Aye: Spivey, Crye, Hrechko, Grzetich and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:28 p.m.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Buildings and Grounds – Mr. Troy provided an update from the January 11th meeting.
Finance – Mrs. Crye provided a Finance update from the January 11th meeting.
Policy – Mr. Grzetich provided an updated Policy update from the January 11th meeting.
GAVC – Dr. Schiffbauer reported that the GAVC meeting was held December 20, 2022. The evaluation process of Director Lance Copes was discussed.
GCSEC - Dr. Schiffbauer reported that the GCSEC meeting was held December 21, 2022. The transition house was discussed and hopeful that it is complete by February or early March. The next meeting is January 18, 2023.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Educational Foundation Update:
The Educational Foundation update was included in the board packet for review. Dr. Schiffbauer stated that discussed was options for the next Ugly Christmas Sweater Party such as location, menus and entertainment. Reelection took place for the Executive Board and it was announced that board president will be Mike Ritoff, Chris Papesh as treasurer, and Brandi Breen as the secretary of the foundation.
Regular Meeting Page 3 of 6 Wednesday, January 18, 2023 PRESS Packet 110 (Second Reading and Adoption):
The PRESS Packet 110 with district recommendations was provided in the board packet for review. There were no questions or concerns for approval and adoption.
School Calendar:
School Calendar drafts were included in the board packet for review. The MEA and Administration agreed upon draft #4. This will be in sync with the feeder schools as well. There were no concerns for approving calendar draft #4.
Architect Update:
The signed agreement with DLA was provided in the board packet for review. Mr. Troy reported that the first walk through meeting is scheduled for the week of January 30th. There were no questions or concerns.
Central Campus Gas Leak Repair:
Proposals for the Central Campus repair were provided in the board packet for review. Helm provided a quote in the amount of $ 61,560 and Depue Mechanical’s quote came in at $27,220. There were no objections to proceed with Depue Mechanical Inc. for repairs. This is anticipated for approval at the end of the meeting.
Dance Team Competition Trip to Florida:
Information was provided in the board packet regarding the Dance Team trip to Florida. The competition will take place in Orlando, Florida Feb 2-5, 2022. There were no objections and it is anticipated for approval at the end of the meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
Approval of a resolution to approve the intergovernmental agreement with TREES (Three Rivers Education for Employment System as presented:
MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Spivey to approve the intergovernmental agreement with TREES (Three Rivers Education for Employment System as presented:
Voting Aye: Crye, Hrechko, Grzetich, Spivey and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:41p.m. Approval and adoption of Press Packet 110 as presented:
MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Crye, for approval and adoption of Press Packet 110 as presented. Voting Aye: Hrechko, Grzetich, Spivey, Crye, and Brozovich, Motion carried. Time: 6:41 p.m. Approval of the school calendar draft #4 as presented:
MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Spivey, to approve the school calendar #4 as presented:
Voting Aye: Grzetich, Spivey, Crye, Hrechko, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:42 p.m. Approval of the resolution to amend the 403(b)-retirement plan as presented:
MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Grzetich, to approve of the resolution to amend the 403(b)-retirement plan as presented:
Regular Meeting Page 4 of 6 Wednesday, January 18, 2023 Voting Aye: Spivey, Crye, Hrechko, Grzetich, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:42 p.m. Approval of the Midwest Bus lease extension as presented:
MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Crye, to approve the Midwest Bus lease extension as presented: Voting Aye: Spivey, Crye, Hrechko, Grzetich, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:42 p.m. Approval of the contract with Bushue HR, Inc. as presented:
MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Grzetich, to approve the contract with Bushue HR, Inc. Voting Aye: Crye, Hrechko, Grzetich, Spivey, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:43 p.m. Approval of the Shared Services/Outsourcing Report as presented:
MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Spivey, to approve the Shared Services/Outsourcing Report as presented: Voting Aye: Hrechko, Grzetich, Spivey, Crye, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:43 p.m. Approval of certified and non-certified seniority rosters as presented:
MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Hrechko, to approve certified and non-certified seniority rosters as presented: Voting Aye: Spivey, Crye, Hrechko, Grzetich, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:44 p.m. Approval of the Dance Team Florida trip as presented:
MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Spivey, to approve the Dance Team Florida trip as presented: Voting Aye: Grzetich, Spivey, Crye, Hrechko and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:44 p.m.
Approval of the Central Campus gas leak proposal submitted by DePue Mechanical in the amount of $27,220 as presented:
MOTION: by Spivey, seconded by Crye, to approve the Central Campus gas leak proposal submitted by DePue Mechanical in the amount of $27,220
Voting Aye: Hrechko, Grzetich, Spivey, Crye, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:45 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Hrechko 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.
Voting Aye: Spivey, Crye, Hrechko, Grzetich, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:45 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.
Regular Meeting Page 5 of 6 Wednesday, January 18, 2023
ACTIONS FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION
Closed Session Minutes
MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Hrechko, to approve the closed session minutes as presented:
• December 14, 2022 Committee Meeting
• December 20, 2022 Regular Meeting
Voting Aye: Spivey, Crye, Hrechko, Grzetich, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:41 p.m. Personnel
Employment:
MOTION: by Spivey, seconded by Crye 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:
MaKenzie Munson – Interventionist ($17.23/hr.)
Voting Aye: Hrechko, Grzetich, Spivey, Crye, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time 7:41 p.m.
MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Grzetich, 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 Administration:
Georgia Kaminski – Assistant Coach – Pom Pons – Group II/1 - $3,952.00
Rick Undesser - Assistant Coach – Track (Boys) – Group I/3 - $4,746.20
Robert Kallien – Assistant Coach - Track (Girls) – Group I/3 (Shared) - $2,373.10
Chase Oberfield – Track (Boys) - Volunteer
Voting Aye: Spivey, Crye, Hrechko, Grzetich, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:42 p.m.
MOTION: by Spivey, seconded by Crye. to approve the extracurricular appointments of returning sponsors and coaches for the 2022/2023 school year as presented:
Bethany Bachmann – Assistant Coach – Track (Girls) – Group I/1 (Shared) - $3,559.65
Megan Caldwell – Assistant Coach – Track (Girls) – Group I/3 (Shared) - $3,559.65
Voting Aye: Grzetich, Spivey, Crye, Hrechko, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:42 p.m.
MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Spivey, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Minooka Support Staff Union regarding E-Learning as presented.
Voting Aye: Crye, Hrechko, Grzetich, Spivey, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:42 p.m. Announcements and Communications
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Spivey, to adjourn the meeting.
Voting Aye: Hrechko, Grzetich, Spivey, Crye, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:43 p.m.
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