Minooka Community High School District 111 Board of Education met April 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 Vice President Dustin Heap. 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 after roll call at 6:00 p.m.)
• 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
• Aubrey Knight X
• Jamie Soliman X
• Michele Williamson X
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
The following students were recognized for their achievements:
• Technology Student Association State Recognition - Braden Bensema, Silas Carlyle, Christian Dilworth, Brandon Gavlin, Gabriel Heimer, Alexander Kunkle, Nathaniel Kwiatkowski, Kylee Polly, Taylor Rodriguez, and Jeremy Snow
• Gold Award Girl Scouts - Lauren English, Alyssa Norton, Victoria Paugys, and Nicole Prokopis
• Eagle Scouts - Daniel Koons and Noah Kuzava
• Congress of Future Medical Leaders - Rhiannon Curiel
• Coady Memorial Scholarship Winner - Kayla West
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was no public comment.
PRESENTATIONS
Strategic Plan Goal 5:
The Strategic Goal 5 presentation was provided in the board packet for review. Mr. Troy presented Goal 5 Resource Efficiencies in which indicators and measures were reported in the areas of State Rating, Balance Budget, Business Office Procedures, Capital Improvement Projects and Safety/Security. Mr. Troy reported that MCHS received a 3.9 state rating score, the highest financial rating of recognition from the Illinois State Board of Education. Discussed were the factors that affect the budget which include debt, Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) and tax rates. The district took advantage of the low interest rates to refinance outstanding debt. Mr. Troy added that the EAV has grown from $1 billion dollars in 2014 to $1.9 billion dollars in 2022. This is contributed to the increase in property values. It is managed through long term commitments and assessments of industrial and commercial properties. This takes the tax burden off tax payers. Historical tax rates and the estimated 2022 tax rate was provided. Mr. Troy reported that in 2016 the tax rate was $2.65 and it is estimated that the 2022 tax rate will be $2.30. As part of the strategic plan a staff survey was conducted of Business Office procedures. There were 106 responses, 94.4% were very satisfied, satisfied, neutral, 2.8% were dissatisfied and 2.7% other. Mr. Troy also discussed the Capital improvements that have been completed and projects that are planned for the summer. He discussed safety and security improvements which included cameras, lockdown system and continued drills with first responders. Lastly, Mr. Troy discussed that the process for the Master Capital Improvement plan will be to work with architect, DLA, and create a staff and community survey as a guide for future improvements at MCHS.
Interact Club:
The Interact Club presentation was provided in the board packet for review. Club sponsors Mrs. Bolek and Ms. Szwed along with club officers Mia Larson, Melissa Marquez, Rylee Anderson (absent) and Serenity Delgado presented activities that the club participates in and earns community service hours. For the 2022-2023 students had the opportunity to complete 17 hours of community service hours. They are sponsored by the Minooka Channahon Rotary Club and the projects benefit local, national, and global communities.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Administrative reports were provided to the board members in the packets.
Dr. Schiffbauer noted that 5 Essential surveys are complete and results should be received later this summer.
House Bill 2784 regarding the minimum wages for school employees who provide education services is a dead piece of legislation in the General Assembly. However, Senate Bill 1994 regarding cash how school districts spend cash reserves in excess of 250 days cash on hand is currently in the legislation process.
Community Leadership breakfast was held on April 3rd and it was a huge success with 70 community leaders in attendance. This will be a yearly event that is tentatively planned for next March 1st. 2024.
The May 10th Committee Meeting will be turned into a Special Meeting. New board members will be seated and Dr. Schiffbauer acknowledged current board members Dee Crye and Dustin Heap and thanked them for the dedication to MCHS.
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Grzetich, to approve the consent agenda as presented:
A. Open Session Minutes
1. March 8, 2023 – Committee Meeting
2. March 15, 2023 – Regular 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. 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: Spivey, Crye, Heap, Hrechko, Grzetich, and Shepard. Motion carried. Time: 6:50 p.m.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Buildings and Grounds – Mr. Shepard provided an update from the April 12th meeting.
Finance – Mrs. Crye provided a Finance update from the April 12th meeting.
Personnel – Personnel meeting was held on April 12th.
Policy – Mr. Grzetich gave an update from the April 12th meeting.
Transportation – Mr. Shepard provided an update from the April 12th meeting.
GAVC – Mrs. Hrechko stated that discussed at the March 23, 2023 meeting was the purchase activity buses for GAVC and discussed the Director’s contract. GAVC Directors discussed the transition into the new building trades house.
GCSEC - Dr. Schiffbauer reported that the GCSEC meeting was held on April 19 at the new transition facility. Dr. Schiffbauer reported on the layout of the new facility which consists of an administrative office area, life skills classrooms and a business storefront in which candy bouquets will be sold by the students.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Educational Foundation Update:
The Educational Foundation update was included in the board packet for review. Dr. Schiffbauer stated the Foundation met on March 21st and approved teacher grants for Brad Dorick and Christina Burgess. The Foundation also created a scholarship committee to select the recipients of the six Foundation scholarships. The next meeting will be held May 16th at 5:00 p.m. at Centra Campus in the Academic Resource Center.
Press Packet 111 – Second Reading and Adoption:
The Press Packet 111 was in board packet for review. There were no questions or concerns and it is anticipated for approval at the end of meeting.
Student Handbook – Second Reading and Adoption:
The proposed student handbook and Athletic Code of Conduct revisions were provided in the board packet for review. There were no questions or concerns and it is anticipated for approval at the end of the meeting.
Parking Lot Bid:
Information for parking lot bids were provided in the board packet for review. Mr. Troy reported that bid was due April 18th. The district received bids from Pavement Systems Inc. and Denier, Inc. which have both been used by the district. Pavement Systems Inc. was the low bid at $90,179.
Information for painting bids were provided in the board packet for review. Mr. Troy reported that bids were due April 18th. The district received bids from Precision Painting, Cosgrove Construction and AmCoat Industrial. AmCoat Industrial was the lowest bid at $102,920.
Mr. Troy added that since the bids were just received, it is not an action item for the regular meeting. He asked board members if there were any objections to let Pavement Systems Inc. and AmCoat Industrial they are tentatively the low bidders. There were no objections stated from board members. This will be formally approved at the May 10th Special Meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
Approval and Adoption of Press Packet 111 as presented:
MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Crye to approve and adopt Press Packet 111 as presented.
Voting Aye: Heap, Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, and Crye. Motion Carried. Time: 6:50 p.m.
Approval and Adoption of the Student Handbook Revision as presented:
MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Grzetich to approve and adopt the Student Handbook as presented:
Voting Aye: Crye, Heap, Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard and Spivey. Motion Carried. Time: 6:59 p.m.
Approval of the Sentinel Technologies E-Rate Proposal for the MCHS South Campus as presented:
MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Spivey, to approve the Sentinel Technologies E-Rate Proposal for the MCHS South Campus as presented:
Voting Aye: Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, Crye, Heap and Hrechko. Motion carried. Time: 7:00 p.m.
Approval to purchase (2) two activity buses in the amount of $89,000 each presented:
MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Shepard, to purchase (2) two activity buses in the amount of $89,000 each as presented:
Voting Aye: Spivey, Crye, Heap, Hrechko, Grzetich, and Shepard. Motion carried. Time: 7:00 p.m.
Approval of the contract renewal with Pro Motion Physical Therapy for athletic training services for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years as presented:
MOTION: by Spivey, seconded by Crye, to approve of the contract renewal with Pro Motion Physical Therapy for athletic training services for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years as presented:
Voting Aye: Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, Crye, Heap and Hrechko. Motion carried. Time: 7:00 p.m.
Approval to award a 3-year contract to HES for Custodial Services subject to further negotiations as presented:
MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Spivey to approve and award a 3-year contract to HES for Custodial Services subject to further negotiations as presented:
Voting Aye: Crye. Voting No: Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, and Heap. Motion failed. Time: 7:01 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION: by Shepard, 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; individual student discipline; and collective bargaining.
Voting Aye: Crye, Heap, Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, and Spivey. Motion carried. Time: 7:01 p.m. Mr. Grzetich requested that newly elected board member Mike Hoyt join executive session. There were no objections from board members.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Spivey to return to open session.
Voting Aye: Crye, Heap, Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard and Spivey. Motion carried. Time: 7:14 p.m.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION
Closed Session Minutes
MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Crye, to approve the closed session minutes as presented:
• March 8, 2023 Committee Meeting
• March 15, 2023 Regular Meeting
Voting Aye: Spivey, Crye, Heap Hrechko, Grzetich, and Shepard. Motion carried. Time: 7:14 p.m. Personnel
Resignations:
MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Grzetich, to accept the following resignation(s) as presented: Brian Goodman - Pit Orchestra - eff. 3/20/2023
Voting Aye: Heap, Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, and Crye. Motion carried. Time: 7:15 p.m.
MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Shepard, to approve the employment termination of Donna Guinn as presented.
Voting Aye: Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, Crye and Heap. Motion Carried. Time: 7:15 p.m. Motion carried. Time:
LOA:
MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Grzetich, to approve the following leaves of absence as presented, pending receipt of proper documentation.
Kelly Fayman - Main Office Receptionist, from approximately 4/11/2023 - 4/25/2023 (Days TBD) under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
JaRita Steward – Department Chair – English – from approximately 4/29/2023 – 10/10/2023 (Days TBD) under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Voting Aye: Spivey, Crye, Heap, Hrechko, Grzetich and Shepard. Motion carried. Time: 7:16 p.m.
Employment:
MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded, by Shepard to approve the employment of the following certified staff member(s) for the 2023/2024 school year as presented, pending proper paperwork and background check deemed favorable by the MCHS #111 Administration:
Tiffany Kanak - First-year Probationary Social Worker (MA/7)
Abigail Pawlak- First-year Probationary Teacher - Special Education (BA/1)
Nicholas Curatolo - First-year Probationary - Band - (BA/1)
Voting Aye: Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, Crye and Heap. Motion carried. Time: 7:16 p.m.
MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Spivey, to approve the following extracurricular employment and volunteers for the 22/23 and 23/24 school year as presented, pending proper paperwork and background check deemed favorable by the MCHS #111 Administration:
Makenzie Munson - Assistant Coach - Lacrosse (Girls) - Step 1
Kyle Adelmann - Sponsor - Pit Orchestra - Step 10
Nick Barello - Head Coach - Golf (Girls) - Step 2
Shannon Kleczka - Head Coach - Basketball (Girls) - Step 7
Brett Hespell - Head Coach - Basketball (Boys) - Step 19
Volunteers - per list
Voting Aye: Shepard, Spivey, Crye, Heap, Hrechko, and Grzetich. Motion carried. Time: 7:17 p.m.
MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Shepard to approve the extracurricular appointments of returning sponsors and coaches for the 2023/2024 school year as presented:
Voting Aye: Spivey, Heap, Crye, Hrechko, Grzetich and Shepard. Motion carried. Time: 7:18 p.m.
MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Shepard to approve the revision of the Assistant Superintendent contract, changing the district pension contribution from IMRF to TRS as presented.
Voting Aye: Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, Crye and Heap. Motion carried. Time: 7:18 p.m. Announcements and Communications
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: by Crye, seconded by Shepard to adjourn the meeting.
Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 7:18 p.m.
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