LEMONT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 210 BOARD OF EDUCATION. Regular Meeting. February 18, 2014

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1 LEMONT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 210 BOARD OF EDUCATION February 18, 2014 The Board of Education of Lemont Township High School District 210, Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois, met for its regular meeting in the Board Room on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance President called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call The following members were present: Tally, McMahon, Kardas, Gray, Marzec and Awards and Recognition Assistant Principal for Extracurricular Activities, John Young recognized the Poms/Dance Team for qualifying for the 2014 IHSA Class 2A Competitive Dance State Finals. He highlighted the team s accomplishments this season. Each dancer introduced herself to the Board. Ashley Mussallem, January Student of the Month, was recognized along with Maggie Walus, Jessica Mathias, and Ally Gawrys, Student of the Month recipients for the month of February Jennifer Hennig will be recognized at the March meeting. Lemont businessman, Brad Grcevic of Edward Jones, Inc., on behalf of the February Students of the Month, will make a donation to St. Patrick s Church along with Hope and Friendship Ministries of Lemont.

2 Minutes of February 18, 2014 Page 2 Awards and Recognition (con t) Principal, Tom Trengove, recognized Scott Collins, Science Teacher, for receiving The Big History/Gates Foundation Award. Mr. Collins is one of twelve teachers in the country to receive the award. The meeting recessed at 7:15 p.m. and reconvened in the Board Room at 7:20 p.m. Presentations Dave Clark, Assistant Principal for Staff & Student Services, provided the Board a report on substance abuse. Mr. Clark reported on the ways Lemont High School deals with the issue and shared data regarding the frequency of substance abuse disciplinary actions. Mr. Clark also presented a chart to the Board providing school visitor data. Building Administration Reports John Young, Assistant Principal for Extracurricular Activities/Athletic Director, reported on the Lemont High School Athletic Hall of Fame 10 th Anniversary Ceremony to take place on September 21, He reported there will be three new inductees and the committee is working hard to make it a special weekend. He told the Board there are students in the Lemont High School Athletic Counsel and that they are athletes in leadership roles. Mr. Young also updated the Board on winter sports. Public Comments Laura Reigle, 11S236 Carpenter Street, Lemont 60439, spoke about the balance of the Bond & Interest Fund and requested the Board discuss this at the next meeting. Statement of Position and Budget Analysis Business Manager, Jeff Eagan, reviewed the financial reports as of January 31, Mr. Eagan reported on the 2014 School District

3 Minutes of February 18, 2014 Page 3 Statement of Position and Budget Analysis (con t) Financial Profile Designation. He told the Board we received a 3.7 out of 4 and our designation is Financial Recognition. He also updated the Board on the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Preparation. Superintendent s Report Dr. Ticknor attended the Speech Competition on February 1 st and congratulated the speech students for excellent performances. She also told the Board that every one of our students advanced from regionals to sectionals, and that two members of the speech team are advancing to state competiton. She attended the State Cheerleading Competition on February 8 th. Dr. Ticknor told the Board she was very proud of the team s behavior and performance, and the team s positive attitude and grace when they accepted their 1 st Place trophy. Dr. Ticknor attended the winter play and told the Board it highlighted student talent. She congratulated Roy Nees on the production. Dr. Ticknor updated the Board on the School Calendar. Dr. Ticknor reported that she attended the AASA Conference on February Sessions included information on Common Core to using Social Media in schools. Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by Member McMahon, seconded by Member Gray, that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda consisting of: The Minutes of the of January 21, 2014, The Minutes of the Closed Session of January 21, 2014, The Minutes of the Special Meeting on February 10, 2014, The Bills through February 18, 2014 totaling $289,754.11, The Payroll in the amounts of: $459, for the period ending 01/10/2014, $442, for the period ending 01/24/2014.

4 Minutes of February 18, 2014 Page 4 Approval of Consent Agenda(cont d) Action Consideration No : Authorized the Board to renew the Athletico contract, as recommended by the Superintendent. Action Consideration No : Authorized the Board to approve the application for the Driver s Education Waiver, as recommended by the Superintendent. Action Consideration No : Authorized the Board to approve the public display of Integrated Math I Resource Books, as recommended by the Superintendent. Action Consideration No : Authorized the Board to approve the Supplemental Education Services Contract, as recommended by the Superintendent. Aye: McMahon, Gray, Kardas, Marzec, Tally and Whereupon the president declared the motion duly carried and the Consent Agenda was approved. Action Considerations (Non-Personnel) Action Consideration No : It was moved by Member Kardas, seconded by Member Tally, that the Board approve the MOU regarding compensation of retired LHS Teachers who are hired to teach part-time, as recommended by the Superintendent. Aye: Kardas, Tally, Gray, Marzec, McMahon and Whereupon the president declared the motion duly carried.

5 Minutes of February 18, 2014 Page 5 Action Considerations (Non-Personnel) (con t) Action Consideration No : It was moved by Member Marzec, seconded by Member Tally, that the Board approve the School Calendar , as recommended by the Superintendent. Aye: Marzec, Tally, McMahon, Kardas, Gray, and Whereupon the president declared the motion duly carried. Information Reports #13-17 Students of the Month #13-18 ALT Update #13-19 Lemont High School District 210 Hiring Procedures Board Committee Reports Mr. reported that the Finance Committee met on February 10 th. Dr. Ticknor reported the Curriculum Committee will meet on March 10 th and the Policy Committee will meet on April 10 th. Mr. thanked the Board for their attendance at the committee meetings. Unfinished Business None New Business None

6 Minutes of February 18, 2014 Page 6 Comments from the Public Laura Reigle, 11S236 Carpenter Street, Lemont 60439, spoke to the Board about being transparent, and urged the Board to post its board book online. Ms. Reigle also presented a copy of the District 113A school board agenda with attachments. Notices and Communications January, 2014 The Extra Mile: Hodges, Loizzi, Eisenhammer, Rodick & Kohn February, 2014 The Extra Mile: Hodges, Loizzi, Eisenhammer, Rodick & Kohn Commencement of Closed Session It was moved by Member Gray, seconded by Member McMahon, that the Board of Education move into Closed Session for the purposes of: Personnel appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of an employee (5ilcs120/2(c)(1)) Student Matter matters relating to individual students (5ilcs120/2(c)(10)) Aye: Gray, McMahon,Tally, Kardas, Marzec, and Whereupon the president declared the motion duly carried and the Board of Education moved into Closed Session at 8:32 p.m. Conclusion of Closed Session It was moved by Member Gray, seconded by Member McMahon, that the Closed Session be concluded.

7 Minutes of February 18, 2014 Page 7 Conclusion of Closed Session (con t) Aye: Gray, McMahon, Kardas, Marzec, Tally, and Whereupon the president declared the motion duly carried and the Board of Education concluded its Closed Session at 9:34 p.m. Action Considerations (Personnel) Action Consideration No : It was moved by Member McMahon, seconded by Member Gray, that the Board approve the following personnel actions, contingent upon successful completion of all required documents and/or background checks, as recommended by the Superintendent. RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve/accept the following personnel actions: ADMINISTRATIVE: 1. HIRE: CERTIFIED: Director of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction: Tina Malak, effective July 1, 2014 at an annual base salary of $105, RESIGNATION: Permanent Sub: Phyllis Kovalik, effective May 28,2014, 2. CHANGE IN FTE: Dina Kyriakoulis: Increase FTE from.5 to.67 effective September 5, 2013.

8 Minutes of February 18, 2014 Page 8 Action Considerations (Personnel) (con t) Action Consideration No : EXTRACURRICULAR: 1. CORRECTION TO COACHING STIPEND: Poms/Dance Head Coach (1.0): Stephenie Campanile for school year Winter Season at Step 7, stipend approved at $4,269.36, should be $4, HIRE: Head Boys Volleyball Coach (1.0): Dina Kyriakoulis for the 2014 Spring season at Step 9 with a stipend of $7, Assistant Girls Softball Coach (.5): Tracy Rainey for the 2014 Spring season at Step 1 with a stipend of $2, Aye: Tally, Gray, McMahon, Kardas, Marzec, and Whereupon the president declared the motion duly carried. Board Requests/Comments None Adjournment It was moved by Member McMahon, seconded by Member Gray, that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting. Aye: McMahon, Gray, Kardas, Marzec, Tally, and Whereupon the president declared the motion duly carried, and the February 18, 2014 meeting of the Board of Education adjourned at 9:35 p.m.

9 Minutes of February 18, 2014 Page 9 Respectfully submitted, Attest: Michael J. Kardas Sr., Secretary Board of Education Michael G., President Board of Education

10 LEMONT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 210 BOARD OF EDUCATION February 18, 2014 The Lemont Township High School District 210 Board of Education, Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois, met in Closed Session, February 18, Commencement: It was moved by Member Gray, seconded by Member McMahon, to go into Closed Session at 8:32 p.m. Members Present: Michael, President Michael Kardas, Secretary Gary Gray Beverly Marzec Mark McMahon Mary Tally Absent: Pamela Driscoll, Vice President Administration Present: Dr. Mary Ticknor, Superintendent Mr. Dave Clark, Assistant Principal for Staff & Student Services Mr. Eric Michaelsen, Director of Guidance and Principal-Elect Others Present:

11 CLOSED SESSION PAGE 2 Purpose: Personnel Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline (5ilcs120/2(c)(1)) Student Matter - (5ilcs120/2(c)(10)) Conclusion: It was moved by Member Gray, seconded by Member McMahon, to conclude the Closed Session at 9:34 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Michael G., President Board of Education Michael J. Kardas Sr., Secretary Board of Education