Minooka Community High School District 111 Committee of the Whole met Jan. 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by secretary 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
• Dustin Heap X
• Laura Hrechko X
• Dee Crye X (arrived 5:41 p.m.)
• Jim Grzetich X
• Matt Shepard X
• Terry Spivey X
Additionally present were:
• Kristi Boe X
• Jamie Soliman X
• Dr. Phil Pakowski X
• John Troy X
• Dr. Robert Schiffbauer X
• Aubrey Knight X
• Michele Williamson X
PUBLIC COMMENTS
DISCUSSION
Policy
PRESS Packet 110- Second Reading:
PRESS Packet 110 Draft was provided in the board packet for review. There were no questions and this is anticipated for approval and adoption at the regular board meeting.
School Calendar:
Three drafts of the school calendar were provided in the board packet for review. Dr. Schiffbauer met with Mr. Grosskopf and are in agreement of an 8/14/23 start date. He added once there is confirmation from all feeder schools regarding spring break, he should have a more definitive calendar for the board meeting and possible approval.
Buildings and Grounds
Architect Update:
Mr. Troy reported that he sent revisions to the architects proposed contract. DLA has accepted most of the revisions of the contract. Mr. Troy in turn has revised and offered a different proposal for insurance limits and indemnifications. He anticipates this will be complete later this week.
In addition, Mr. Troy added that pipes are in need of repair in the concession stand, Performing Art Center bathroom and coach’s locker room. Mr. Troy has received quotes from Helm in the amount of $61,560 and Depue Mechanical in the amount of $27,220. If a third bid is available, Mr. Troy will bring to the board meeting. Currently Mr. Troy is recommending the local company, Depue Mechanical. This is anticipated for approval at the regular board meeting. There were no questions or concerns from board members.
Finance Committee
Financial Reports:
Financial reports were provided in the board packet and reviewed.
Mr. Troy pointed out that the food services has impacted revenue. The food service is currently out for bid. He added that through December the district is currently is at a negative $16,000 for food service operations due to increased wages and food costs. This has been anticipated as the district has not increased their prices for lunches in several years.
Bushue HR, Inc. Agreement:
The Bushue HR, Inc. agreement is in the board packet for review. This contract is a 3-year extension with the ability to opt out after year one without penalty. There were no questions or concerns and it is anticipated for approval at the regular board meeting.
Midwest Bus Lease Extension Proposal:
The Midwest Bus Lease extension proposal was provided in the board packet for review. This is for an 18- month extension for 4 special education buses. Mr. Troy added that new busses are extremely hard to purchase now and this will give the district an opportunity to purchase new buses when they become available. There were no questions or concerns and it is anticipated for approval at the regular board meeting.
Aux Sable TIF:
Mr. Troy spoke with Tom Durkin from the Village of Channahon; at this this time the attorneys are still working on the Aux Sable TIF Extension Resolution. Mr. Troy is hopeful the resolution will be ready by the board meeting otherwise a special meeting might be required.
Shared Services/Outsourcing Report:
The Shared Services/Outsourcing Report was provided in the board packet for review. Mr. Troy reported that the report is part of the audit but there is a new requirement to post this report separately as well as approval at the board meeting. There were no questions or concerns and it is anticipated for approval at the regular board meeting.
Resolution to Amend 403(b) Retirement Plan:
The Resolution was provided in the board packet for review. Mr. Troy reported that this resolution was a result of IRS changes in 2020. There were no questions or concerns and it is anticipated for approval at the regular board meeting.
Land Cash Request:
The resolution authorizing land cash request was provided in the board packet for review. This is required under the Kendall County land cash ordinance and is in the amount of $1,334.29. There were no questions or concerns and this is anticipated for approval authorizing the land cash request at the regular board meeting.
Personnel:
Seniority Rosters (Certified and Support):
Seniority rosters for both certified and support staff were provided in the board packet for review. There were no questions or concerns and it is anticipated for approval at the regular board meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Grzetich, to adjourn the meeting to executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel, individual student discipline, and collective bargaining. Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 5:49 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
MOTION: by Crye seconded by Shepard, to return to open session. Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 5:59 p.m.
Other:
Announcements and Communication
Dr. Schiffbauer discussed the recent change in language to the Sex Education Bill that was passed in 2020. The recent change takes away the district’s ability to opt out of the national sexual education standards but it would allow individual students to opt out. He added that approximately seventy percent of school districts opted out of those standards. Dr. Schiffbauer will closely monitor this and will keep board members informed.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: by Shepard, seconded by Grzetich, to adjourn the meeting. Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time 6:03 p.m.
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