Minooka Community High School District 111 Board of Education met Aug. 16.
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
• Laura Hrechko X
• Tim Juskiewicz X
• Mike Hoyt X
• Jim Grzetich X
• Matt Shepard X (remote)
• 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
Hunter Petrovic and Hayden Host were honored for their State Championship in Fishing. In addition, Hunter Petrovic was also recognized for being named All – American.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Phil Hughes, Project Manager of CSN Electric voiced his concern and experience with the bid process for the General Contracting bid for the Administration building. He requested that the MCHS Board reject the approval of the contract with CCC Holdings for the construction of the Administration building.
PRESENTATION
Bullying Report:
The 2022-2023 Bullying report from Mr. Wikoff and Mr. Murphy was provided in the board packet for review. Dr. Schiffbauer added that overall incidence of bullying is down but he also considers data that could be under reported. It was reported that the Frequency of Victimization there were 32 No Contact Agreements, 5 reports from the Anonymous Tip Line, 3 reports to the Dean’s office and 3 Bullying Report Investigations. The main culprits where bullying occurs is in the hallway and on social media and will be continued to be monitored and addressed to ensure students safety. Mr. Brozovich requested a quarterly comparison from last year to this year from Dr. Schiffbauer.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Administrative reports were provided in the board packet for review.
Dr. Schiffbauer added that there are over 3000 students registered for the 2023-2024 school year. He commended the Registrars for their hard work as well as the Board, Teachers and Administrators for making the district such a desirable area. Mrs. Hrechko inquired about students who returned from private school due to covid. Dr. Schiffbauer stated that once enrollment numbers are settled this will be looked in to. There were no further questions or concerns.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Spivey, to approve the consent agenda as presented:
A. Open Session Minutes
1. July 26, 2023 – 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: Hoyt, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Shepard, Spivey, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:02 p.m.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Building and Grounds – Mr. Shepard recapped the projects that have been complete at South/Central Campus. Board members discussed Mr. Hughes public comment and would like to hear details of the decision but at the same time not hold up the project.
Curricular – Dr. Schiffbauer gave an update on the 5 Lab which is an action item at the end of the regular meeting. GCSEC – Dr. Schiffbauer stated that GCSEC met August 16th and stated there is still a shortage with paraprofessionals.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Educational Foundation Update:
The Educational Foundation update was included in the board packet for review. The next meeting will be held August 22, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at Central Campus in the Academic Resource Center. Mr. Ritoff and Dr. Schiffbauer will be meeting with a potential Foundation board member.
Policy Review:
The following polices were provided in the board packet as a review.
• 2:120 Self Evaluation and Professional Development
• 4:15 Identity Protection
• 5:110 Recognition for Service Distribute
• 5:125 Personal Technology and Social Media-Distribute
• Revisions to Policy 6:10 Education Objectives
It was requested by Mr. Brozovich to have Revisions to policy 6:10 on as an agenda item in September. DLA:
Peter Pontarelli and Lou Noto from DLA Ltd. presented slides and images of the proposed design of the medical office building, along with bid results and the timeline of the project. DLA feels comfortable recommending CCC Holdings as the General Contractor. Construction is scheduled to begin on Sept 18th with a move in date scheduled for May 3rd and final completion on May 24th. Mrs. Hrechko inquired about CCC Holdings list of sub-contractors. Mr. Noto replied a list was provided at the scope review and nothing caught their eye as an issue. Mr. Pontarelli noted that pending board approval the contract would be with the low bidder, CCC Holdings, as all the bonds are through CCC Holdings. As a General Contractor they are allowed to use who they want. Mr. Shepard requested to see a list of all sub-contractors through CCC Holdings as a result of Mr. Hughes public comment. Mr. Brozovich and Mr. Spivey requested to table the approval of the contract agreement with CCC Holdings until more information is presented as to why the decision was made not to use CSN Electric as a sub-contractor. There were no further questions concerns.
ACTION ITEMS
Approval of the Student Analytics Lab Subscription in the amount of $18,321.54 with $14,841.54 being covered by a Title I Grant Fund for a total cost of approximately $3,500 dollars as presented.
MOTION: by Juskiewicz, seconded by Hrechko to approve the Student Analytics Lab Subscription in the amount of $18,321.54 with $14,841.54 being covered by a Title I Grant Fund for a total cost of approximately $3,500 dollars as presented.
Voting Aye: Shepard, Spivey, Hoyt Juskiewicz, Hrechko, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:51 p.m.
Approval to Award the General Contracting Bid to CCC Holdings in the amount of $5,001,329 dollars as presented: No motion was made
Table the Approval of awarding the General Contracting Bid to CCC Holdings in the amount of $5,001,329 dollars as presented:
MOTION: by Spivey, seconded by Hoyt to Table the Approval of awarding the General Contracting Bid to CCC Holdings in the amount of $5,001,329 dollars as presented:
Hearing no objections. Motion was approved. Time: 6:53 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION: by Hoyt, 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; individual student discipline; and collective bargaining.
Voting Aye: Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Shepard, Spivey, Hoyt, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:57 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Spivey to return to open session.
Hearing no objections. Motion was approved. Time: 7:22 p.m.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION
Closed Session Minutes
MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Hoyt, to approve the closed session minutes as presented:
• July 26, 2023 Executive Regular Meeting
Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 7:25 p.m.
Personnel
Resignations:
MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Juskiewicz, to accept the following resignation(s) as presented: Deanne Dobczyk – Bus Driver – eff. 8/1/23
Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 7:25 p.m.
Employment:
MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Hoyt, 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:
Katherine Bukala – Main Office Receptionist - $13.32 per hour
Voting Aye: Shepard, Spivey, Hoyt Juskiewicz, Hrechko, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:26 p.m.
MOTION: by Hoyt, seconded by Hrechko, to approve the following extracurricular volunteers for the 2023/2024 school year as presented, pending proper paperwork and background check deemed favorable by the MCHS #111
Administration:
Kristen Bishop - Choir Booster Board - Volunteer
Jennifer Lyons - Choir Booster Board - Volunteer
Madeline Maser - Choir Booster Board - Volunteer
Nicole Collins - Choir Booster Board - Volunteer
Kim Dudson - Choir Booster Board - Volunteer
Voting Aye: Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Shepard, Spivey, Hoyt, and Brozovich. Motion Carried. Time: 7:26 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMNTS AND COMMUNICATION
Board members discussed and agreed to have a Special Meeting August 22 at 5:00pm in the Central Campus Library. There were no further questions or concerns.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: by Hoyt, seconded by Shepard to adjourn the meeting.
Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 7:27 p.m.
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