Grundy Reporter

Minooka Community High School District 111 Board of Education met May 15.

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 (remotely)

• 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

The following students, staff and community volunteers were honored and recognized:

• Girls Wrestling State Tournament - Addison Cailteux

• Mock Trial State Competition "Outstanding Witness" - Jocylnn Stewart

• School Spirit Award - Mr. Andres Torres

• Staff Member of the Year Award - Mrs. Adrianna Walker

• Outstanding Community Partner Award - Dawn Kirkland and Eileen Kozlowski

• MCHS Retirees

▪ Ms. Kathy Smith, Bus Driver – 7 years of service

▪ Mrs. Kathy Krakowski, Secretary to the Assistant Principal and Attendance Officer – 24 years of service

▪ Ms. Kristen North, CTE Teacher and Technology Student Association Sponsor – 26 years of service.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments heard.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

Administrative reports were provided in the board packet for review.

Dr. Schiffbauer proudly noted that MCHS made the US News & World News Best High Schools rating for the second year in a row. He also asked for direction or if there were any questions in regards to the YMCA partnership or the estimated $800,000 cost to add seating in the pool area for competitions. There were no questions or concerns in regards to the YMCA partnership.

CONSENT AGENDA

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

A. Open Session Minutes

1. April 10, 2024 Committee Meeting

2. April 17, 2024 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)

C. Amended FY24 Budget and End of the Year Line-Item Transfers

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

COMMITTEE REPORTS

There was no Committee of the Whole Meeting held in May

Building and Grounds - Pre-construction and construction meeting minutes for the office building remodel were provided in the board packet for review.

GAVC met on April 25, 2024. Dr. Schiffbauer added that he will chair on the Board of Controls Committee coming up in July.

GCSEC was held on May 15, 2024. The Field of Dreams softball game took place on May 13th. GCSEC is continuing to work through staffing vacancies.

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 June 13th, 2024. The foundation is seeking new members if any board members are interested, please contact him.

PRESS Packet 114 – First Reading:

Press Packet 114 drafts and required questions were provided in the board packet for review. There were no questions or concerns. A second reading and possible adoption will be held at the regular meeting in July.

Mr. Shepard exited (remotely) the meeting at 6:27 p.m.

Asbestos Abatement Bids:

Asbestos Abatement bids with a recommendation was provided in the board packet for review. Mr. Troy reported that the district along with the asbestos abatement consultant published a bid for asbestos abatement services for the Central Campus Gym. Eight bid responses were received ranging from $69,750 to $184,94. The recommendation is to award the abatement contract to Colfax Corp. Dr. Schiffbauer added that TRC checked and confirmed references. There were no objections from board members and it is anticipated for approval at the end of the regular meeting.

Parking Lot Bids:

Parking lot bid information with a recommendation was provided in the board packer for review. Mr. Troy reported that the district published a bid for parking lot sealing at South Campus and the area around the Central Campus stadium. There is patching and crack fill work needed at each campus. The district would like to proceed with the low-bidder and award the contract to Pavement Systems in the amount of $143,623. There were no objections and it is anticipated for approval at the end of the regular board meeting.

South Chiller:

South Campus chiller rebuild bid information and a recommendation was provided in the board packet for review. The district published a bid for rebuilding HVAC chiller units. Bids were received from Carrie Corp. in the amount of $88,262 and DePue Mechanical in the amount of $110,715. The recommendation is to award the contract to the low bidder, Carrier Corp. There were no questions or concerns and it is anticipated for approval at the end of the regular meeting.

Facilities Update/Construction Manager:

Request for Qualifications for Construction management services was provided in the board packet for review. The district received eight interested firms. The district met with construction mangers from Nicholas and Associates, ICI, Harbour and Henry Brothers. The district’s interview team included Dr. Schiffbauer, Mr. Troy, Mrs. Norman, board member Mr. Juskiewicz and Mr. Pontarelli from DLA. There were no questions or concerns and the recommendation is to rank the top four Construction Management firms and begin contract negotiations in that order until a contract is agreed to with a successful firm: 1) Nicholas and Associates 2) ICI 3) Harbour Construction 4) Henry Brothers. This is anticipated for approval at the end of the regular meeting.

IHSA Renewal for 2024-2025:

The IHSA renewal for 2024-2025 was provided in the board packet for review. This is an annual membership renewal and it is anticipated for approval at the end of the regular board meeting.

Intergovernmental Agreement with Police Departments:

The Intergovernmental Agreements with Minooka and Channahon Police Departments for the school’s resource officers were provided in the board packets for review. There were no concerns and it is anticipated for approval at the end of the regular meeting.

Overnight and/or Out of State Trip Requests:

Trip request information was provided in the board packet for review and anticipated for approval at the end of the meeting.

• Boys Basketball Overnight/Out of State Trip - Huntington, IN - June 13-15, 2024.

• Band Overnight Trip/Out of State Trip - Memphis/Nashville, TN - March 20-24, 2025.

• Varsity Yearbook Plant and Headquarters Overnight/Out of State Trip - Edwardsville, KS - June 20-21, 2024.

• Football Overnight Trip - Illinois Wesleyan University Camp Retreat - July 14-17, 2024.

• MAC Overnight Trip - IHSA State Fishing Tournament Lake Carlisle, IL - May 15-18, 2024.

• Girls Track & Field Overnight Trip – IHSA State Championship – Eastern Illinois University – May 16- 18, 2024.

There were no questions or concerns.

ACTION ITEMS

Approval to award the Asbestos Abatement contract for the Central Campus Gym to Colfax Corp. in the total amount of $69,750 as presented:

MOTION: by Spivey, seconded by Grzetich to award the Asbestos Abatement contract for the Central Campus Gym to Colfax Corp. in the total amount of $69,750 as presented. Time: 6:39 p.m.Voting aye: Spivey, Juskiewicz, Grzetich and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:39 p.m.

Approval to Award the contract for the district's parking lot sealing, crack fill, patching and striping to Pavement Systems in the total amount of $143,623 dollars as presented.

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, seconded by Grzetich, to award the contract for the district's parking lot sealing, crack fill, patching and striping to Pavement Systems in the total amount of $143,623 dollars as presented. Voting aye: Spivey, Juskiewicz, Grzetich, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:40 p.m.

Approval to rank the top four Construction Management firms and begin contract negotiations in that order until a contract is agreed to with a successful Firm: 1) Nicholas and Associates 2) ICI 3) Harbour Construction 4) Henry Brothers as presented.

MOTION: by Spivey, seconded by Grzetich approval to rank the top four Construction Management firms and begin contract negotiations in that order until a contract is agreed to with a successful Firm: 1) Nicholas and Associates 2) ICI 3) Harbour Construction 4) Henry Brothers as presented. Hearing no objections. Motion was approved. Time: 6:40 p.m.

Approval to award the Contract for the South Campus Chiller Rebuilds to Carrier Corp. in the total amount of $88,262 dollars as presented.

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, seconded by Grzetich to award the Contract for the South Campus Chiller Rebuilds to Carrier Corp. in the total amount of $88,262 dollars as presented.

Voting aye: Spivey, Juskiewicz, Grzetich, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:41 p.m.

Approval of the IHSA Renewal for the 2024-2025 School Year as presented.

MOTION: by Grzetich seconded by Spivey to approve of the IHSA Renewal for the 2024-2025 School Year as presented. Hearing no objections. Motion was approved. Time: 6:41 p.m.

Approval of the Intergovernmental Agreements with Minooka and Channahon Police Departments as presented.

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Spivey to approve Intergovernmental Agreements with Minooka and Channahon Police Departments as presented.

Voting aye: Juskiewicz, Grzetich, Spivey and Brozovich Motion carried. Time: 6:42 p.m.

Approval of the Boys Basketball Overnight/Out of State Trip Request as presented:

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, seconded by Grzetich to approve the Boys Basketball Overnight/Out of State Trip Request as presented.

Voting aye: Grzetich, Spivey, Juskiewicz and Brozovich. Motion was approved. 6:42 p.m.

Approval of the Band Overnight /Out of State Trip Request as presented.

MOTION: by Spivey, seconded by Juskiewicz to approve the Band Overnight /Out of State Trip Request as presented.

Voting aye: Grzetich, Spivey, Juskiewicz and Brozovich. Motion carried. 6:42 p.m.

Approval of the Yearbook Overnight /Out of State Trip Request as presented.

MOTION: by Spivey, seconded by Grzetich to approve the Yearbook Overnight Trip Request as presented.

Voting aye: Juskiewicz, Grzetich, Spivey and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:43 p.m.

Approval of the Football Camp Overnight Request as presented:

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, seconded by Spivey to approve the Football Camp Overnight Request as presented.

Voting aye: Grzetich, Spivey, Juskiewicz and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:43 p.m.

Approval of the MAC IHSA State Tournament Overnight Request as presented.

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Juskiewicz to approve the MAC IHSA State Tournament Overnight Request as presented.

Voting aye: Spivey, Juskiewicz, Grzetich and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:43 p.m.

Approval of the Girls Track and Field Overnight Trip Request as presented.

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, seconded by Grzetich to approve the Girls Track and Field Overnight Trip Request as presented.

Voting aye: Spivey, Juskiewicz, Grzetich, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:44 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, seconded by Grzetich 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.

Voting aye: Spivey, Juskiewicz, Grzetich and Brozovich. Motion was approved. Time: 7:44 p.m.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

ACTIONS FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION

Closed Session Minutes

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Juskiewicz, to approve the closed session minutes as presented: April 17, 2024 Executive Regular Meeting

Voting aye: Spivey, Juskiewicz, Grzetich, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:22 p.m. Personnel

Resignation(s):

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

Megan Swallow - Teacher - Special Education - eff. 5/24/2024 - Resignation - pending 5/21/2024

Megan Cheney - Teacher - Special Education - eff. 5/24/2024 - Resignation

Shannon Kleczka - Social Worker - Student Services - eff. 5/24/2024 - Resignation

David Van Dyke - Teacher - Math - eff. 5/24/2024 - Resignation

Kathy Smith - Bus Driver - Transportation - eff. 5/24/2024 - Retirement

Troy Weiss - Basketball - Girls - eff. 5/24/2024 - Resignation

Brai Munson - Basketball - Girls - eff. 5/24/20244 - Resignation

MaKenzie Munson - Interventionist - Behavior - eff. 5/24/2024 - Resignation

Nora Marren - Teacher - World Language - eff. 5/24/2024 - Resignation

Voting aye: Grzetich, Spivey, Juskiewicz and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:22 p.m.

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, seconded by Grzetich, to terminate employment for Lynda Czochara.

Voting aye: Spivey, Juskiewicz, Grzetich, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:22 p.m.

LOA:

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, seconded by Spivey, to accept the following LOA as presented Caty Kons – Special Education Aide – 11/14/2024 (Days TBD) under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Voting Aye: Grzetich, Spivey, Juskiewicz and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:23 p.m.

Employment:

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Spivey to approve the to approve the Administrative Employment for Matt Smith as the P.E., Driver's Education and Health Department Chair for the 2024/2025 school year effective 8/6/2024 with an annual salary of $85,000 dollars as presented.

Voting Aye: Juskiewicz, Grzetich, Spivey, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:23 p.m.

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Juskiewicz 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:

Mark Moeller - First-year Probationary Psychologist - Student Services (MA+30/Step 10)

Jeremy Holzer - First-year Probationary Teacher - Special Education (MA+Step 12)

Kerri Elkei - First-year Probationary Teacher - PE/Health/Drivers Ed. (MA+45/Step 20)

Andrew Kooi - First-year Probationary Teacher - Math - (BA/Step 3)

Michelle Schoolman - First-year Probationary Counselor - Student Services – (MA/Step 7)

Bridget McMahon - First-year Probationary Teacher - Special Education - (MA/Step 16)

Kimberly Schrementi - First-year Probationary Teacher - (MA/Step 11)

Mialy Brooks - First-year Probationary Social Worker - (MA/Step 1)

Julie Johnson - Adjustment - MA+30

Voting Aye: Spivey, Juskiewicz, Grzetich and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:24 p.m.

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Spivey to approve the following extracurricular employment/volunteers for the 2024/2025 school year as presented, pending proper paperwork and background check deemed favorable by the MCHS #111 Administration:

Kerri Elkei - Head Coach Poms - Sideline and competition - Step 4

Edson Burton - Musical Director - Step 5

John Placher - Head Basketball - Girls - Step 29

Thomas Stokke - Assistant Basketball - Girls - Step 5

Tracy Kwasny - Assistant Basketball - Girls - Step 14

Alison Kelly - Assistant Basketball - Girls - Step 12

Andrew Kooi - Assistant Football - Step 5

Andrew Jones - Football - Volunteer

Isaiah DuPree - Football - Volunteer

Alyssa Packer - Indoor Percussion - Volunteer

Voting Aye: Juskiewicz, Grzetich, Spivey and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:24 p.m.

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, seconded by Grzetich, to approve the summer employment for the 2023/2024 school year as presented, pending proper paperwork and background check deemed favorable by the MCHS #111 Administration:

Kevin Dorenkamper - Summer School Teacher - Science Academy - per contract $43.00 per hour

Sarah Bonnar - Summer School Teacher - Science Academy - per contract per hour $43.00

Carol Sterr - Summer Teacher/Admin. Assistant - $43.00 per hour

Andres Torres - Summer School Teacher - General Education - per contract $43.00 per hour

Rachel Krieger - Summer School Teacher - General Education - per contract $43.00 per hour

Mike Kimberlin - Summer School Teacher - General Education - per contract $43.00 per hour

Adrianna Walker - Summer School Teacher - General Education - per contract $43.00 per hour

Katie Cassidy - Summer School Teacher - Counselor - per contract $43.00 per hour

Laura Grozik - Summer School Teacher - Math Academy - per contract $43.00 per hour

Tom Tucker - Summer School Teacher - Math Academy - per contract $43.00 per hour

Michelle Mullen - Summer School Teacher - Math Academy - per contract $43.00 per hour

Stephanie Cichon - Summer School Teacher - Math Academy - per contract $43.00 per hour

Shannon Flynn - Summer School Teacher - Math Academy - per contract $43.00 per hour

Voting Aye: Spivey, Juskiewicz, Grzetich, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:24 p.m.

MOTION: by _____, seconded by _____, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the MEA with regards to support staff summer hours as presented

Tabled for further review by MEA

MOTION: by Spivey seconded by Grzetich, to approve the Salary Adjustment for Cathy Haase, Director of Transportation to $95,000 dollars annually effective January 1, 2024, as presented.

Voting Aye: Juskiewicz, Grzetich, Spivey, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:25 p.m.

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Juskiewicz, to approve the Contract for Joe Pacetti, Director of Student Services as presented

Voting Aye: Spivey, Juskiewicz, Grzetich, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:25 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

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

Hearing no objections. Motion was approved. Time: 7:25 p.m.

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