Grundy Reporter

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

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER 

The regular meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Vice President Laura Hrechko. 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  

• 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/RECOGNITION

Members of the Girls Bowling Team along with Coach Yudzentis and Coach Resner were recognized for their 2nd place finish at the IHSA State Championship.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Board member Tim Juskiewicz acknowledged the Beauty and the Beast Musical students and staff on a fantastic job.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

Administrative reports were provided in the board packet for review.

Dr. Schiffbauer added that a Beauty and Beast Musical Senior Matinee was offered for senior citizens on March 13th. Approximately 300 senior citizens attended and a reception prior to the musical was held with refreshments and an opportunity to mingle with community and MCHS Staff. The Community Leaders Breakfast was held on March 1st with 117 community leaders in attendance.

Dr. Schiffbauer updated board members on information regarding HB 5617 which would ban all native mascots and imagery. This bill has been assigned to a committee. Dr. Schiffbauer added this would have a significant financial impact on the distinct. The legislative is currently written that any uniforms/fabric with the native logo would need to be cycled out by Fall 2027, in addition any building items would be required to be cycled out as the district remodels. Dr. Schiffbauer stated that a hearing will be heard tomorrow morning and he could submit a witness slip on behalf of the district. There were no objections from board members present to have Dr. Schiffbauer submit a witness slip against the bill. It was suggested and discussed to send out communication to the district/community to reach out to State Representatives and State Senators. There were no objections and Dr. Schiffbauer added that an awareness communication plan can be developed and he will keep board members updated.

CONSENT AGENDA

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

A. Open Session Minutes

1. February 21, 2024 Regular Board 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)

Hearing no objections. Motion was approved. Time: 6:20 p.m.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Building and Grounds – Pre-construction and construction meeting minutes for the office building remodel were provided in the board packet for review. Mr. Shepard recapped the March 13th discussion items. In addition, an environmental consultant came in, asbestos was found in the main gym floor at Central and a bid proposal was received to abate the asbestos. Another consultant that DLA utilizes will also take a second look. Dr. Schiffbauer estimates the cost of a full abatement with consultant fees could be $250,000. It is a 3-week process and when all the information is received, board members will be updated. There were no objections.

Finance – Mrs. Hrechko gave an update from the March 13th committee meeting.

Personnel – was held on March 13th and will continue in executive session.

Policy – was held on March 13th.

Technology – was held on March 13th.

GAVC – will be held on March 21, 2024

GCSEC – Dr. Schiffbauer reported that various students who are outplaced have decreased and certain students who currently utilize GCSEC could potentially be placed at Minooka Academy.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Educational Foundation Update:

The Educational Foundation update was included in the board packet for review. Dr. Schiffbauer stated the next meeting is scheduled for April 9th, 2024.

Policy Review:

The March 2024 policy review was provided in the board packet for review. The following polices were reviewed:

• 2:100 Board Member Conflict of Interest

• 5:300 Schedules and Employment Year

Bus Lease Bid:

Bus Lease Bids with Midwest Bus Sales, Midwest Transit and Central States were provided in the board packet for review Mr. Troy reported that the recommendation is to award the bus lease bids to the following:

Midwest Bus Sales; Purchase Two (2) 2023 New Mintour 18+1 Passenger Lift Bus;

Central States; Purchase Seven (7) 2025 New Bluebird 77 Passenger bus and One (1) 2023 used Bluebird 37 passenger lift bus

Lease Financing; Five (5) year lease Agreement with American Capital for 2 Mintours at $19,270 bus/year, 7 77 Passenger Bluebirds at $22,026 bus/year and 1 used 37 Passenger lift bus at $24,008/year (lease to own)

There were no objections or concerns and it is anticipated for approval at the end of the regular board meeting. Handbook Revision – First Reading:

The proposed student handbook revisions were provided in the board packet for a first reading. There were no concerns or objections for a second reading at the April committee meeting.

Pro Motion Contract:

The Mutual Release Agreement with Pro Motion was provided in the board packet for review. Dr. Schiffbauer reported that he and Mr. Troy met with Pro Motion and with the athletic training staffing issues it was a mutual decision to part ways. Administration’s recommendation is to accept the release agreement and to hire the Athletic Trainer candidate who is a former MCHS graduate and has worked well Mr. Highbaugh. There were no concerns or objections and it is anticipated for approval at the end of the regular board meeting.

ACTION ITEMS

Approval of the update to the 2023-2024 School Calendar as presented:

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Shepard to approve the update to the 2023-2024 School Calendar as presented. Hearing no objections. Motion was approved. Time: 6:35 p.m.

Approval of the FY25 Board of Education Meeting Dates as presented.

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, seconded by Grzetich, to approve the FY25 Board of Education Meeting Dates as presented. Hearing no objections. Motion was approved. Time: 6:35 p.m.

Approval of the Purchase of National Investigations, Inc. Services in the total amount of $8,351.25 as presented.

MOTION: by Shepard, seconded by Spivey to approve the Purchase of National Investigations, Inc. Services in the total amount of $8,351.25 as presented. Hearing no objections.

Voting Aye: Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, and Spivey. Motion carried. Time: 6:36 p.m.

Approval and Adoption of the Revised Depreciation Policy as presented.

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Shepard to approve and adopt the Revised Depreciation Policy as presented. Hearing no objections. Motion was approved. Time: 6:36 p.m.

Approval of the Transportation School Bus lease 2024-2025 school year as follows:

Midwest Bus Sales; Purchase Two (2) 2023 New Mintour 18+1 Passenger Lift Bus; Central States; Purchase Seven (7) 2025 New Bluebird 77 Passenger bus and One (1) 2023 used Bluebird 37 passenger lift bus

Lease Financing; Five (5) year lease Agreement with American Capital for 2 Mintours at $19,270 bus/year, 7 77 Passenger Bluebirds at $22,026 bus/year and 1 used 37 Passenger lift bus at $24,008/year (lease to own)

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Shepard to approve the Transportation School Bus lease 2024-2025 school year as follows:

Midwest Bus Sales; Purchase Two (2) 2023 New Mintour 18+1 Passenger Lift Bus; Central States; Purchase Seven (7) 2025 New Bluebird 77 Passenger bus and One (1) 2023 used Bluebird 37 passenger lift bus

Lease Financing; Five (5) year lease Agreement with American Capital for 2 Mintours at $19,270 bus/year, 7 77 Passenger Bluebirds at $22,026 bus/year and 1 used 37 Passenger lift bus at $24,008/year (lease to own) as presented.

Voting Aye: Shepard, Spivey, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, and Grzetich. Motion carried. Time: 6:37 p.m.

Approval of the Dissolution of the Pro Motion Contract as presented.

MOTION: by Shepard, seconded by Spivey to approve the Dissolution of the Pro Motion Contract as presented.

Voting Aye: Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, Juskiewicz, and Hrechko. Motion carried. Time: 6:37 p.m.

Approval to Purchase Access Control with ITR Systems in the amount of $15,945 dollars as presented.

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, seconded by Grzetich to approve the purchase Access Control with ITR Systems in the amount of $15,945 dollars as presented.

Voting Aye: Spivey, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, and Shepard. Motion carried. Time: 6:37 p.m.

Approval to Purchase Video Cameras with ITR Systems in the amount of $25,950 dollars as presented.

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Shepard to approve the purchase Video Cameras with ITR Systems in the amount of $25,950 dollars as presented.

Voting Aye: Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, and Juskiewicz. Motion carried. Time: 6:38 p.m.

Approval to Purchase Phones with Rival5 Technologies in the amount of $7,044 dollars as presented.

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, seconded by Grzetich to approve the purchase Phones with Rival5 Technologies in the amount of $7,044 dollars as presented.

Voting Aye: Spivey, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, and Shepard. Motion carried. Time: 6:38 p.m.

Approval to Purchase the Automated System with ITR/Rival5 in the amount of $21,983 dollars as presented.

MOTION: by Shepard, seconded by Juskiewicz to approve the Automated System with ITR/Rival 5 in the amount of $21,983 dollars as presented.

Voting Aye: Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, and Juskiewicz. Motion carried. Time: 6:39 p.m.

Approval to Purchase Internet Access/Switches with Sentinel in the amount of $53,170 dollars as presented.

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded Shepard, to approve the purchase Internet Access/Switches with Sentinel in the amount of $53,170 dollars as presented.

Voting Aye: Spivey, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, and Shepard. Motion carried. Time: 6:39 p.m.

Approval of the Indoor Percussion Out of State Overnight Request as presented.

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, seconded by Grzetich to approve the Indoor Percussion Out of State Overnight Request as presented. Hearing no objections. Motion was approved. Time: 6:39 p.m.

Approval of the TSA State Conference Overnight Request as presented.

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Juskiewicz to approve the TSA State Conference Overnight Request as presented. Hearing no objections. Motion was approved. Time: 6:40 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, seconded by Shepard 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, student discipline and collective bargaining. Hearing no objections. Motion was approved. Time: 6:40 p.m.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

MOTION: by Shepard, seconded by Juskiewicz. Hearing no objections. Motion was approved. Time: 7:43 p.m.

ACTIONS FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION

Laura Hrechko was appointed President Pro Tem for the regular board meeting. There were no objections. Closed Session Minutes

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, seconded by Spivey, to approve the closed session minutes as presented:

February 21, 2024 Executive Regular Meeting

Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 7:47 p.m.

Personnel

Resignation(s):

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, seconded by Shepard, to accept the following resignation/retirement(s) as presented:

Everlena Smith – Transportation Director – effective 3/8/2024

Kevin Marcano – Special Education Teacher – effective 5/24/2024

Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 7:47 p.m.

LOA:

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Shepard, to accept the following LOA as presented Dan Dawson – Custodian – 3/19/2024 – 8/31/2024 (Days TBD) under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 7:48 p.m.

Employment:

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, seconded by Shepard to approve that the employment contracts of the following part time teachers to be terminated at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school term per customary practice, and that the Superintendent give written notice of termination to such:

Emily Vandergrift

Rhiannon Seaborg

Voting Aye: Spivey, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, and Shepard. Motion carried. Time: 7:48 p.m.

MOTION: by Spivey, seconded Juskiewicz to adopt the resolution for the non-renewal of probationary certified staff at the conclusion of the 2023/2024 school term, and that the Superintendent give written notice of this termination to such:

Stephanie McCollom

George Shimko

Voting Aye: Shepard, Spivey, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, and Grzetich. Motion carried. Time: 7:49 p.m. MOTION: by Shepard, seconded by Juskiewicz to approve the reassignments as presented.

Emily Brown - From Athletic Director to Special Education Teacher

Karolyn Landstrom – From Spanish Teacher (part-time) to ELL Teacher (full-time)

Voting Aye: Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey and Juskiewicz. Motion carried. Time: 7:49 p.m.

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Spivey to approve the affirmation of Returning Administrative Staff as presented:

• Tracey Adams - Department Chair - Math

• Kristi, Boe - Director of Human Resources

• Jon Calder - Department Chair - CTE

• Jeff Easthon - Department Chair - World Languages, World and Art

• Chris Erickson - Department Chair - Science

• Hillary Holden - Director of Student Activities

• Kevin Murphy - Assistant Principal

• Kathi Norman - Director of Finance

• Phil Pakowski - Director of Curriculum and Instruction

• Chris Pendergast - Department Chair - Social Studies

• Matt Shanahan - Department Chair - Special Education

• JaRita Steward - Department Chair - English

• Matt Wikoff - Assistant Principal

• Matt Williams - Department Chair - P.E./Health/Driver's Ed

Voting Aye: Shepard, Spivey, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, and Grzetich. Motion carried. Time: 7:50 p.m.

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Shepard to approve the affirmation of Returning Non-Certified Directors:

• Cathy Haase - Director of Transportation

• Aubrey Knight - Director of Community Relations

• Jim Kelly - Director of Technology

• Jason Piper - Director of Buildings and Grounds

Voting Aye: Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, and Spivey. Motion carried. Time: 7:50 p.m.

NO MOTION (Informational): the re-employment and placement of the presented certified staff on Probationary Status for the 2024/2025 school year:

Second Year Probationary

• Carter, Patrick

• Clancy, Meghan

• Curatolo, Nicholas

• Flynn, Shannon

• Gnat, Dylan

• Kanak, Tiffany

• Kelly, Alison

• Kovanda, JoDee

• Kunz, Bradley

• Marren, Nora

• Norman, Kathryn

• Pawlak, Abigail

• Pawlak, Ryan

• Reick, Samantha

• Rubino, Kayla

• Temple, Jenna

• Vahl, Michael

• Van Dyke, David

Third Year Probationary

• Bachmann, Bethany

• Barrera Maia

• Bednarz, Meghan

• Bell, Eleanore

• Boe, Kristi

• Davis, Robert

• Harrison, Timothy

• Heery, Shayla

• O'Sha, Rebecca

• Sallade, Michael

• Ward, Dani

Fourth Year Probationary

• Steward, JaRita

NO MOTION (Informational): that the presented certified staff be re-employed and placed on tenured status at the start of the 2024/2025 school year, pursuant to statutes of the Illinois School Code:

• Acosta, Brendan

• Baumann, Malarie

• Bell, Joshua

• Burton, Edson

• Cheney, Megan

• Flanagan, Ryan

• Kaminski, Georgia

• Baker, Candace

• Caldwell, Megan

• Cichon, Stephanie

• Erickson, Christopher

• Langhoff, Barbara

• Madding, Susanne

• Micetich, Nicholas

• Rink, Anthony

• Swiatek, Valerie

• Tagler, Christopher

• Watson, Patrick

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Shepard, to approve the employment of the following certified staff member(s) for the 2024/2025 school year as presented, pending proper paperwork and background check deemed favorable by the MCHS #111 Administration:

Brett Hespell - First Year Probationary Teacher - Social Studies (MA+15) Step 18

Voting Aye: Spivey, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, and Shepard. Motion carried. Time: 7:52 p.m.

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded Spivey 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:

Hannah Midlock - Athletic Trainer - $52,500

Voting Aye: Shepard, Spivey, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, and Grzetich. Motion carried. Time: 7:52 p.m.

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Juskiewicz to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Minooka Transportation Association as presented.

Voting Aye: Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey and Juskiewicz. Motion carried. Time: 7:52 p.m.

MOTION: by Shepard, seconded by Spivey to approve Administration, Non-Union Support Staff and Transportation Support Staff Raises for the 2024-2025 School Year as presented.

Voting Aye: Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, and Spivey. Motion carried. Time: 7:53 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

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

Voting Aye: Spivey, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, and Shepard. Motion carried. Time: 7:53 p.m.

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