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Minooka Community High School District 111 Board of Education met Sept. 20.

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

TJ Quinn was recognized for setting a new school golf record with a score of 64 at the Lemont Invite. TJ was named Conference MVP and won today’s Conference tournament.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments heard.

PRESENTATION

Facility Survey presentation was provided in the board packet for review. Dr. Schiffbauer added that nearly 2,200 stakeholders responded to the survey. Forty-two percent consisted of parents/guardians, twenty-five percent were community members, twenty-three percent were students and ten percent were faculty members. Dr. Schiffbauer went over the feedback received for Central Campus and South Campus. A Facilities Committees will be established consisting of teachers, parents/community and approximately 50 students. The goal is to prioritize and build a timeline working with the architect on a 10-year plan. Dr. Schiffbauer added that ideally, he would like to meet with the committee in October, December, February and April and present to board members a draft plan at the May meeting. There were no concerns from board members with the plan going forward.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

Administrative reports were provided in the board packet for review.

Dr. Pakowski presented the AP, Dual Credit, Seal of Biliteracy Report which was provided in the board packet for review. He reviewed the 5-year School Summary, which included the highest number of AP Students in the last 5 years. The 5 Year AP Score Averages were provided and Dr. Pakowski added that Calculus BC, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Macroeconomics and Physics 1 had the highest average score in the past 5 years. He noted that last year there were 100 AP Scholars and this year it has increased to 143 AP Scholars. Dr. Pakowski reviewed the 17 Dual Credit courses that are available to MCHS students in partnership with JJC, University of St. Francis and Loyola University Chicago. A total of 1,360 students have taken 4,146 credits for a total potential tuition savings of $647,572. Dr. Pakowski also reviewed the State Seal of Biliteracy which recognizes students proficiently in more language. This was increased from 44 students last year to 46 students.

CONSENT AGENDA

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

A. Open Session Minutes

1. August 9, 2023 – Special Meeting

2. August 16, 2023 – Regular Meeting

3. August 22, 2023 – Special 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. Approval of Book Donation

Voting Aye: Hoyt, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, Spivey, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:45 p.m.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Building and Grounds – Mr. Troy gave an update from the September 13th Committee meeting. Finance – Mrs. Hrechko gave an update from the September 13th Committee meeting.

Personnel – was held on September 13th in executive session.

Policy – Mr. Juskiewicz gave an update from the September 13th Committee meeting.

GCSEC – Dr. Schiffbauer stated that GCSEC met on August 16, there is still a continued shortage with paraprofessionals in the area. He reported that the district received a refund of $264,000 for last year’s tuition which has been adjusted in the budget.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Educational Foundation Update:

The Educational Foundation update was included in the board packet for review. A meeting was held September 19th and

Regular Meeting Page 3 of 6 Wednesday, September 20, 2023 discussed was the planning of the December 1st Ugly Christmas Sweater fundraiser. Also, the Foundation is working with a family to arrange a memorial scholarship.

Policy Review:

The September Policy Review was provided in the board packet for review. As a review Dr. Schiffbauer went over the following policies:

• 4:170 Safety

• 4:20 Fund Balances

• 5:90 Abused and Neglected Child

• 5:100 Staff Development Program

There were no questions or concerns.

Policy 6:10 Revision – 1st Reading:

Policy 6:10 revision was provided in the board packet for review. There were no objections and it is anticipated for a second reading and adoption at the October regular board meeting.

Out of State Travel for the Marching Band:

Travel information was provided in the board packet for review. The band will compete in a national competition in Indianapolis, Indiana in October. There were no questions or concerns for approval at the end of the regular board meeting.

ACTION ITEMS

Approval of the FY24 MCHS District #111 Final Budget as presented:

MOTION: by Spivey, seconded by Hoyt to approve the FY24 District #111 Final Budget as presented.

Voting Aye: Hrechko, Grzetich, Spivey, Hoyt, Juskiewicz, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:57 p.m.

Approval of the Kendall Power Company LLC Resolution as presented.

MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Juskiewicz to approve the Kendall Power Company LLC Resolution as presented.

Voting Aye: Grzetich, Spivey, Hoyt, Juskiewicz, Hrechko and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:57 p.m.

Approval of the Updated 2023-2024 School Calendar as presented:

MOTION: by Spivey, seconded by Hoyt to approve the Updated 2023-2024 School Calendar as presented. Hearing no objections. Motion was approved. Time: 6:58 p.m.

Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding for Dual Credit Partnership with Loyola University of Chicago as presented:

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, seconded by Hrechko to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Dual Credit Partnership with Loyola University of Chicago as presented.

Voting Aye: Hoyt, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, Spivey, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 6:59 p.m.

Approval and Possible Approval to Accept the Presentation of Salary Reports with Direction to Post the Reports as presented Prior to October 1, 2023.

• Actual Administration Compensation Report

• Anticipated Compensation Over $75,000 Report

• Administration/Teacher Salary and Benefits Report

MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Hoyt, to accept the Presentation of Salary Reports with Direction to Post the Reports as presented Prior to October 1, 2023.

Voting Aye: Spivey, Hoyt, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:00 p.m.

Approval of the School Name Resolution as presented.

MOTION: by Spivey, seconded by Juskiewicz to approve the School Name Resolution as presented.

Voting Aye: Grzetich, Spivey, Hoyt, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:00 p.m.

Approval to Purchase PowerSchool Enrollment Express and eCollect Forms in the total amount of $22,985.37 as presented

MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Hoyt to approve the purchase of PowerSchool Enrollment Express and eCollect Forms in the total amount of $22,985.37 as presented

Voting Aye: Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, Spivey, Hoyt, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:00 p.m.

Approval to Purchase Gaggle Student Safety Management in the amount of $20,700 dollars as presented.

MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by, Grzetich to approve the purchase of Gaggle Student Safety Management in the amount of $20,700 as presented.

Voting Aye: Hoyt, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:01 p.m.

Approval to Purchase Water Software from Bates Water Solutions in the amount of $40,336.73 as presented.

MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Spivey to purchase a Water Softener from Bates Water Solutions in the amount of $40,336.73 as presented.

Voting Aye: Grzetich, Spivey, Hoyt, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:01 p.m.

Approval to Dispose of a Treadmill and two Elliptical Machines as presented.

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, seconded by Hoyt to dispose of a Treadmill and Two Elliptical Machines as resented.

Voting Aye: Spivey, Hoyt, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:02 p.m.

Approval to Purchase a Lawn Mower (Option 1) From Shorewood Home and Auto in the amount of $11,530 dollars as presented.

MOTION: by Hrechko seconded by Spivey to approve the purchase of a Lawn Mower (Option 1) From Shorewood Home and Auto in the amount of $11,530 dollars as presented.

Voting Aye: Hoyt, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, Spivey and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:02 p.m.

Approval of Out of State Travel for the Marching Band as presented.

MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Spivey to approve the Out of State Travel for the Marching Band as presented.

Voting Aye: Spivey, Hoyt, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:03 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

MOTION: by Hoyt, 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 and individual student discipline.

Voting Aye: Grzetich, Spivey, Hoyt, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 7:03 p.m.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Juskiewicz to return to open session.

Hearing no objections. Motion was approved. Time: 8:05 p.m.

ACTIONS FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION

Closed Session Minutes

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

• August 9, 2023 Executive Special Meeting

• August 16, 2023 Executive Regular Meeting

Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 8:09 p.m.

Personnel

Resignations:

Colleen Ward - Software/HR - Retirement - eff. 6/30/2027

Victoria Ramirez - Nursing Assistant - eff. 9/22/2023

Troy Durdan - Bus Mechanic - Transportation - eff. 9/18/2023

Jean Caliban - Custodian - eff. 9/20/2023

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Hrechko, to accept the following resignation(s) as presented: Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 8:09 p.m.

LOA:

Dennis Grosskopf - Teacher - Social Studies - from approximately 8/15/2023-5/24/2024 Intermittent (Days TBD) under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Anthony Rink - Teacher - English - 10/23/2023 - 11/3/2023 (Days TBD) under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Nicole Bertocchi - Teacher - Special Education - 11/27/2023 - 2/6/2024 (Days TBD) under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

MOTION: by Grzetich, seconded by Hrechko, to accept the following resignation(s) as presented: Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 8:10 p.m.

Employment:

MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Spivey, 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:

Jeff Vanderhoff - Custodian - $16.75/hr.

John Kroviak - Groundskeeper - $23/hr.

Haylee Pehlke - Custodian (PT) - $16.75/hr.

Kelly Gricius - Special Education Aide - $18.50/hr.

Andrea Dase - Special Education Aide - $18.50/hr.

Voting Aye: Hoyt, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, Spivey and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 8:10 p.m.

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

Ashley Tutt - Cross Country - Volunteer

Ashley Tutt - Track (Girls) - Volunteer

Justin Konrath - MAC - Volunteer

Brian Bain - MAC - Volunteer

Delaney Peeples - Speech - Assistant Sponsor - Step 1

Bryan Robinson - Disc Golf - Sponsor - Step 1

Kelly Curiel - Band - Volunteer

Brett Hespell - Track (Boys) - Assistant - Step 1

Dave Van Dyke - Track (Girls) - Assistant - Step 1

Kyle Knezetic - Football - Assistant - Step 1

Neil Craig - Football - Assistant - Step 1 (shared)

Chuck White - Football - Assistant - Step 1 (shared)

Brian Stuchly - MAC - Volunteer

Julie Macias - Band - Volunteer

Jennifer Dykstra - Band - Volunteer

Michael Sallade - PAC Sound and Light Position -Sponsor - Step 1

Abby Pawlak - Volleyball (Girls) Assistant Coach - Step 1 (increased to full position/growth)

JoDee Kovanda - Volleyball (Girls) Assistant Coach - Step 1 (increased to full position/growth)

Kristine Kwiatkowski - Band - Volunteer

Jeff Eaton - Fall Play Tech Director - Sponsor - Step 1

Jody Stieg - Band - Volunteer

Michael Stieg - Band - Volunteer

Voting Aye: Juskiewicz, Hrechko, Grzetich, Spivey, Hoyt and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 8:11 p.m.

MOTION: by, Hrechko seconded by Hoyt to approve the extracurricular appointments of returning sponsors and coaches for the 2023/2024 school year as presented:

List attached in Board Book

MOTION: by Juskiewicz, seconded by Hoyt, to terminate the extra-curricular employment for McLean Holmes.

Voting Aye: Hrechko, Grzetich, Spivey, Hoyt, Juskiewicz, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 8:12 p.m.

MOTION: by Hrechko, seconded by Juskiewicz to approve an adjustment to a retirement request for Kathy Krakowski as presented.

Voting Aye: Grzetich, Spivey, Hoyt, Juskiewicz, Hrechko, and Brozovich. Motion carried. Time: 8:12 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

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

Hearing no objections, the motion was approved. Time: 8:12 p.m.

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