Grundy Reporter

Minooka Community High School District 111 Board of Education met Jan. 29.

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-Administration Building. 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. 

PUBLIC COMMENTS 

There were no public comments heard.  

ACTION ITEMS

Approval and action on a resolution providing for the issue of approximately $54,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2025, of the district for the purpose of increasing the district’s working cash fund and to pay claims against the district, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds by Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated.

The resolution was provided in the board packet for review. Ms. Anne Nobel with Stifel discussed the bonds interest rate movement, pricing results and comparable pricing analysis. In addition, she reviewed the Series 2025 Bonds Summary and the final bond and interest levy. The timeline for the district to receive funds was also provided and it is anticipated for February 20th, 2025. Ms. Nobel commended the district’s transaction and financial management as a well-earned acknowledgement by the market. There were no questions or concerns and action was taken.

MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Grzetich, to approve action on a resolution providing for the issue of approximately $54,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2025, of the district for the purpose of increasing the district’s working cash fund and to pay claims against the district, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds by Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated. Voting Aye: Spivey, Juskiewicz, Hoyt, Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard and Brozovich. Motion was carried. Time: 6:14 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

MOTION: by Hrechko, 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, student discipline, collective bargaining and litigation. Voting Aye: Juskiewicz, Hoyt, Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey and Brozovich. Motion was carried. Time: 6:14 p.m.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

MOTION: by Juskiewicz seconded by Spivey. Hearing no objections. Motion was approved. Time: 6:47 p.m.

ACTIONS FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION

Personnel

Resignation(s):

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, Second by Hrechko

Joe Cecala – Assistant Coach Wrestling (Girls) – eff. 1/14/2025

Hearing no objections. Motion was approved. Time: 6:38 p.m.

Employment:

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

Jaclyn Aguinaga-Oiler – Registered Nurse - $35.00 per hour

Christmas Nelson – Main Office Receptionist - $15.25 per hour

Voting Aye: Hoyt, Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, Juskiewicz and Brozovich. Motion was carried.

Time: 6:38 p.m.

MOTION: Hrechko, seconded by Grzetich, 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:

Luigi Taupo – Indoor Percussion – Volunteer

Walter Mason – Football – Volunteer

Voting Aye: Spivey, Juskiewicz, Hoyt, Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey and Brozovich Motion carried.

Time: 6:39 p.m.

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, seconded by Grzetich to approve the extracurricular appointments of returning sponsors and coaches for the 2024/2025 school year as presented:

Colin Walsh – Assistant Lacrosse (Boys) – per schedule

Ashley Tutt – Assistant Track (Girls) – full stipend per schedule

Frank Yudzentis – Head Bowling (Girls) – per schedule

Mickey Resner – Assistant Bowling (Girls) – per schedule

Voting Aye: Shepard, Spivey, Juskiewicz, Hoyt, Hrechko, Grzetich and Brozovich. Motion carried.

Time: 6:40 p.m.

MOTION: by Grzetich seconded, by Spivey, to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Minooka Transportation as presented.

Voting Aye: Juskiewicz, Hoyt, Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey and Brozovich. Motion carried.

Time: 6:40 p.m.

MOTION: by Hoyt, seconded, by Grzetich, to approve a Resolution directing Administration to investigate 3rd party contracting of one or more Special Education routes as presented.

Voting Aye: Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, Juskiewicz, Hoyt, and Brozovich. Motion carried.

Time: 6:41 p.m.

DISCUSSION

Strategic Plan – Dr. Bob Madonia:

Dr. Bob Madonia explained the process for the Strategic Long-Range Planning, the presentation was provided in the board packet for review. Board members along with administration brainstormed and expressed the Focus Areas of Study. The strategic planning calendar was provided and Dr. Madonia will meet with board members and administration at the March 19th Board meeting to train and to lead the individual focus area groups.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Hoyt to adjourn the meeting.

Hearing no objections. Motion was approved. Time: 7:59 p.m.

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