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Minooka Community High School District 111 Board of Education met July 26.

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

• 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

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments heard.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

Administrative reports were provided in the board packet for review.

CONSENT AGENDA

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

A. Open Session Minutes

1. June 21, 2023 – Inter Fund Transfer Hearing

2. June 21, 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. Treasurer’s Bond

Voting Aye: Shepard, Spivey, Hoyt, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:02 p.m.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

GAVC – Dr. Schiffbauer reported that GAVC met on June 23rd. He reported that they are short an engineer teacher and have reached out to JJC. He also added that CTE is at capacity with 925 students enrolled this year. Due to lack of space, they are working with Green and Associates Architect firm who presented different concepts and options to accommodate and expand.

GCSEC – Dr. Schiffbauer stated that GCSEC met July 26 and stated there is still a shortage with paraprofessionals and a speech pathologist.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Educational Foundation Update:

The Educational Foundation update was included in the board packet for review. The next meeting will be held August 22, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Central Campus in the Academic Resource Center.

Policy Review:

The following polices were provided in the board packet as a review.

• 4:10 Fiscal and Business Management

• 4:30 Revenue and Investments

• 6:10 Education and Philosophy and Objectives

Mr. Juskiewicz referred to policy 6:10 and suggested to add/combine verbiage. Mr. Brozovich suggested to send a draft to Dr. Schiffbauer for board consideration to add to the agenda.

Press Packet 112 – First Reading:

The Press Packet 112 draft update was provided in the board packet for review. There were no questions or concerns and it is anticipated for approval and adoption at the end of the regular board meeting.

Land Cash Request:

The Land Cash Funds Resolution was provided in the board packet for review. The amount of the balance of Land Cash Funds for the District is $744.04. An application must be submitted to the Regional Superintendent of Schools. There were no questions or concerns and it is anticipated for approval at the end of regular board meeting.

Audit Bid:

The Audit Bid Proposal was provided in the board packet for review. Mr. Troy went out to bid twice for the audit bid with no responses. Mr. Troy reached out to Lauterbach and Amen, LLP, a reputable firm who has responded in the past.

Although the current auditor Mack and Associates price is less it is best practice to change auditors for another set of eyes. Lauterbach and Amen, LLP have experience with large districts. There were no objections from board members to proceed. This is anticipated for approval at the end of the regular board meeting.

Out-of-District Tuition 2023-2024:

Information for Out-of-District Tuition 2023-2024 was provided in the board packet for review. The out of district amount is $16,118.34 per Capita Tuition Cost (PCTC) per the 2022 Annual Financial Report. There were no objections from board members and it is anticipated for approval at the end of the regular board meeting.

Consolidated District Plan:

The Consolidated District Plan was provided in the board packet for review. This plan explains how the title funds are expended. There were no questions or concerns and it is anticipated for approval at end of the regular board meeting.

Cafeteria Price Increase:

Food and salary increase information was provided in the board packet for review. In the prior year’s prices have not been raised. Due to inflation of food and wage increases the past 3-years the surplus has decreased and is in the red. There were no objections from board members to increase cafeteria prices for the 2023-2024 school year. It is anticipated for approval at the end of the regular board meeting.

Strategic Plan Update:

Dr. Schiffbauer stated he would like to obtain options and pricing for vendors who facilitate strategic plans. He asked for board members thoughts on the direction going forward. There were no objections with Dr. Schiffbauer’s recommendation.

Trane BAS Controls Service and Support Agreement:

Trane BAS Controls Service and Support Agreement was provided in the board packet for review. Mr. Troy stated the support program at Central Campus is up for renewal. The cost of the one-year renewal is $13,873.00 and this provides four onsite visits, two remote visits, priority scheduling, ability to troubleshoot remotely and free software updates during the term along with discounts on the service.

Buildings and Grounds Update:

A change order for additional coating material for the roof restoration project at Central Campus was provided in the board packet for review. Tremco recommends the additional material to achieve proper coverage. Mr. Troy provided a sample to board members. The cost of the additional material is $41,500.00 this will also increase the warranty from 20 years to 25 years. There were no objections to proceed with the change order and it was agreed amongst board members to proceed with formal approval at the August meeting.

ACTION ITEMS

Approval and Adoption of Press Packet 112 as presented.

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Shepard to approve and adopt Press Packet 112 as presented. 

Voting Aye: Spivey, Hoyt Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:39 p.m.

Approval of the Kendall County Land Cash Resolution as presented:

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Hoyt to approve the Kendall County Land Cash Resolution as presented. 

Voting Aye: Shepard, Spivey, Hoyt, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:39 p.m.

Approval of the Audit Proposal by Lauterbach & Amen, LLP as presented:

MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Grzetich to approve the Audit Proposal by Lauterbach & Amen, LLP as presented. 

Voting Aye: Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, Hoyt, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:40 p.m.

Approval of the of the Cafeteria Price Increase for the 2023-2024 school year as presented:

MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Hoyt to approve the Cafeteria Price Increase for the 2023-2024 school year as presented:

Voting Aye: Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, Hoyt, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, and Brozovich. Motion Carried. Time: 6:40 p.m.

Approval of the Out-of-District Tuition for the 2023-2024 School Year in the amount of $16,118.34 as presented:

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Hrechko, to approve the Out-of-District Tuition for the 2023-2024 School Year in the amount of $16,118.34 as presented:

Voting Aye: Hoyt, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:41 p.m.

Approval of the Consolidated District Plan as presented:

MOTION: by Shepard, seconded by Hrechko, to approve the Consolidated District Plan as presented: Hearing no objections. Motion was approved. Time: 6:42 p.m.

Approval of the of the Trane BAS Controls Service and Support Agreement Renewal as presented:

MOTION: by Hoyt, seconded by Juskiewicz to approve the Trane BAS Controls Service and Support Agreement Renewal as presented:

Voting Aye: Spivey, Hoyt, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich and Shepard, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:42 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, 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; individual student discipline; and collective bargaining.

Voting Aye: Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, Hoyt, Juskiewicz, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:43 p.m.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Spivey to return to open session.

Hearing no objections. Motion was approved. Time: 9:00 p.m.

ACTIONS FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION

Closed Session Minutes

MOTION: by Shepard, seconded by Spivey, to approve the closed session minutes as presented:

• June 21, 2023 Executive Regular Meeting

Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 8:44 p.m.

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Hrechko, to approve that all of the closed session minutes reviewed from the time period of January 2022 through June 2022 and the summary of previous review of minutes of September 2003 through December 2021 remain closed and not subject to public examination as there is a need for confidentiality which still exists, and to approve that the audio recordings from July 2021 through December 2021 are no longer required by law to be maintained and can be destroyed. It is noted that 18 months have passed since being made and the board has approved the particular minutes of those meetings.

Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 8:44 p.m.

Personnel

Resignations:

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Shepard, to accept the following resignation(s) as presented:

Krissy Bermingham - Special Education Aide - eff. 7/1/23

Tess Hilton - Teacher - Chemistry - eff. 7/11/23

Joel Robertson - Bus Driver - eff. 7/31/23

Janette Zielinski - Bus Driver - eff. 7/18/23

Melissa Wallace - Teacher - Physical Education - eff. 7/18/23

Joshua Plese - Teacher - Math - eff. 7/26/23

Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 8:46 p.m.

LOA:

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Shepard, to approve the following leaves of absence as presented, pending receipt of proper documentation.

Sarah Cerovac - Teacher - World Language from approximately

11/17/23 - 2/29/24 (Days TBD) under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

3/1/24 - 5/24/24 Unpaid Leave of Absence

8/15/24 - 8/31/24 4Unpaid Leave of Absence

9/1/24 - 11/30/24 (Days TBD) under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

12/1/24 - 12/22/24 Unpaid Leave of Absence

Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 8:46 p.m.

Employment:

MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Grzetich, 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:

Lonnie Devier - Interventionist - ($17.36/hr.)

Katherine Casserilla - Admin. Assistant to the Dean - ($15.64/hr.)

Penny Pry - Bus Driver - Transportation - per route

Dragana Jelenkovic - Bus Driver - Transportation - per route

Rosalba Chavira - Bus Driver - Transportation - per route Ashlee Veleker - Special Education Aide - ($14.10/hr.)

Voting Aye: Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, Hoyt, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 8:47 p.m.

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

Karla Jacobs - Assist. Coach - Tennis (Girls) - Step 1

Ryan Pawlak - Assist. Coach - Baseball - Step 1 (Shared)

Voting Aye: Hrechko, Grzetich, Shepard, Spivey, Hoyt, Juskiewicz, and Brozovich. Motion Carried. Time: 8:47 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

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

Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 8:48 p.m.

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