Minooka Community High School Board of Education met Jan. 19
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 ARC (Academic Resource Center) Members of the public were welcome to attend in person (with social distancing measures in place). Public comments were accepted in person or via phone or email. 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:
∙ Jamie Bonnema X
∙ Jamie Soliman X
∙ Bryan Zwemke X
∙ John Troy X
∙ Kenny Lee X
∙ Michele Williamson X
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
COMMUNICATIONS
Dr. Lee read a heartfelt thank you card sent to the MCHS staff, Board of Education and administration from the family of the late Chris Peterson, former MCHS teacher.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jamie Dykstra a MCHS parent expressed her concern and shared her story how the current discipline has affected her daughter. She thanked the Administration for their support, however she is would like board members to consider her story when reviewing the handbook and policy.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Administrative reports were provided to the board members in the packets.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: by Heap, seconded by Shepard, to approve the consent agenda as presented:
A. Open Session Minutes
1. December 8, 2021 – Committee Meeting
2. December 15, 2021 – Regular Meeting
3. December 15, 2021 – Levy Hearing
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: Shepard, Crye, Heap, Hrechko and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:12 p.m.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Educational Foundation Update:
Dr. Lee reported that the Foundation Board met January 18th and discussed ways to increase attendance at the annual event that took place in this past December. The event did profit over $25,000.
The Foundation Board also approved a donation that would partially pay for a fully automated timing system for the Physical Education Department as well as Athletics. This will also be covered partially by the football activity account. The Foundation Board directed Dr. Lee and Jamie Bonnema to begin the process of creating guidelines for five $1,000 scholarships they would like to disperse this spring. The next meeting will be in February.
Strategic Plan Update:
The Strategic plan update was provided in the board packet. Dr. Lee reported there was a Goal Leader Meeting on January 12, 2022. This helped Jamie Bonnema get acclimated to our process. Goal 1 focused on ACT prep this semester. Goal 2 is looking forward to offering Parent University. Goal 3 has an upcoming Staff Appreciation Night and Goal 5 is working on gathering information for upcoming building improvements and business office procedures.
Policy Review:
Policy review information was provided in the board packet. For January there was focus on Policy 3.50 Administrative Personnel other than the Superintendent and Policy 6:15 School Accountability.
Press Packet 108:
The second reading of the Press Packet 108 was provided in the board packet.
School Calendar – Tentative Drafts:
Dr. Lee is still working with Dave Barney on the school calendar drafts. They have worked with GAVC and currently waiting on the 3 sender elementary schools districts. As soon as there is a final draft this will be communicated with the BOE, MEA and IEA.
Succession Planning:
Dr. Lee informed board members that Transportation Director Cathy Haase has indicated her retirement at the end of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. There will be plans to post her administrative position at the close of the 2023-2024 fiscal year, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024. For the upcoming retirement of Athletic Director Bob Tyrell at the end of the 2024 school year. The position is planned to be posted soon. If the chosen candidate is an internal candidate we will work through the master schedule process to ensure there is a release time for the chosen candidate. There is an anticipated stipend during the transition period as there will be night and weekend to shadow the current Athletic Director. It is recommended that the new Athletic Director will be a 260-day employee on a multi-year contract.
Potential TIF:
TIF information was provided in the board packet. Two TIFs were discussed. John Troy reported on the first TIF which is with Aux Sable Plant, they have contacted us to extend the TIF. The TIF has been established for 23 years and it does expire this year. Mr. Troy reported that we are in discussions and looking at recommendations with District 201 as well as the Village of Channahon. To determine if this is desirable to pursue and extend for 12 years. They will be meeting a couple times this month and will report back at the February meeting.
The second TIF for discussion is a proposed new TIF by the Village of Channahon, also for 23 years. The Village of Channahon has purchased approximately 20 acres with the plan of having four buildings for mixed commercial/residential use. The water and sewer services need improvement. Mr. Troy added that the EAV would be frozen on what the District would receive and any additional taxes would go to the TIF. The TIF which is controlled by the Village of Channahon would use funds to do improvements to attract new businesses. There was discussion that if the area needs the extra assistance from the Village then a TIF would be desirable for the district. It was then discussed that this is a very desirable area and there are current businesses being developed without a TIF and also the TIF would shift the tax burden to other tax payers.
The consensus was reached that the Board is against a new TIF. Mr. Troy added that Joint Review Board meeting of taxing bodies will take place March 9, 2022 and will he report back.
ACTION ITEMS
Approval of the Certified and Non-Certified Seniority Rosters as presented:
MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Shepard, to approve the Certified and Non-Certified Seniority Rosters as presented. Voting Aye: Crye, Heap, Hrechko, Shepard, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:39 p.m.
Approval and Adoption of Press Packet 108 as presented:
MOTION: by Spivey, seconded by Crye, to approve and adopt Press Packet 108 as presented. Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 6:40 p.m.
Approval of Tentative Budget Resolution -- BE IT RESOLVED by the school board of School District Number 111 in the County of Grundy, State of Illinois, that Assistant Superintendent John Troy is hereby appointed to prepare a tentative budget for said School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023, which tentative budget shall be filed with the Secretary of this Board as presented:
MOTION: by Heap, seconded by Crye, to Approve the Tentative Budget Resolution -- BE IT RESOLVED by the school board of School District Number 111 in the County of Grundy, State of Illinois, that Assistant Superintendent John Troy is hereby appointed to prepare a tentative budget for said School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023, which tentative budget shall be filed with the Secretary of this Board as presented. Voting Aye: Heap, Hrechko Shepard, Crye and Brozovich. Motion carried Time: 6:40 p.m.
Approval of Intercom System and Lights as presented:
MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Crye, to approve the Intercom System and Lights as presented. Voting Aye: Hrechko, Shepard, Crye, Heap, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:40 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION: by Crye, 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; litigation student discipline; real property and collective bargaining. Voting Aye: Shepard, Crye, Heap, Hrechko and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:41 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Shepard to return the meeting to open session. Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 6:59 p.m.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION
Closed Session Minutes
MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Shepard, to approve the closed session minutes as presented:
∙ December 8, 2021, Committee Meeting
∙ December 15, 2021 Regular Meeting
Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 7:05 p.m.
Personnel Resignations:
MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Shepard, to accept the following resignation/retirements(s) as presented:
Joe Tischer - Special Education Aide and MAC (Minooka Anglers Club) Assist. Sponsor - eff. 1/28/22 - Resignation
Nicholas Rocha - Custodian - eff. 12/22/21 - Resignation
Christine Costabile - Interventionist - eff. 1/11/22 - Resignation
Bob Marshall - Bus Driver - Transportation - eff. 12/31/21 - Retirement
Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 7:06 p.m.
LOA:
MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Heap, to approve the following leave of absences as presented:
Kathy Carlson - Interventionist - Student Services - through 5/23/2022 - unpaid leave of absence
Matt Minich - Teacher - Science 3/7/2022 - 4/14/2022 - under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Becky Nemeth - Teacher - English - 12/2/2021 - 2/2/2022 Intermittent - under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Anthony Rink - Teacher - English - 2/11/2022 - 2/25/2022 - under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Sara Strache - Teacher - CTE - 1/6/2022 - 5/23/2022 Intermittent - under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time 7:06 p.m.
Employment:
MOTION: by Heap, seconded by Hrechko, to approve the employment of the following administrative staff member(s) for the 2022-2023 school year as presented, pending proper paperwork and background check deemed favorable by the MCHS #111 Administration:
Chris Erickson - Department Chair - Science (eff. 7/1/2022; annual salary $97,110)
Voting Aye: Shepard, Crye, Heap, Hrechko and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:08 p.m.
MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Shepard, 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:
Katrina Silacz - Academic Resource Center Aide - ($17.23/hr.)
Shelly Figgins - Payroll Clerk - ($54,000 annually, as an at-will employee)
Jamie Bonnema - Community Relations - ($83,000 as an at-will employee)
Victoria Ramirez - Nursing Assistant - ($19.50/hr.)
Christina Daurer - Supervising Nurse - ($58,000 annually, as an at-will employee)
Voting Aye: Crye, Heap, Hrechko, Shepard and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:08 p.m.
MOTION: By Heap, seconded by Shepard to approve the following extracurricular appointments for the 2021-2022 school year as presented, pending proper paperwork and background check deemed favorable by the MCHS #111 Administration.
Harley Graham - Girls Track - Assistant Coach - Group I/1 - $4,746.20
Voting Aye: Crye, Grzetich, Spivey, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:07 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Shepard, to adjourn the meeting. Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Motion carried. Time: 7:09 p.m.
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