LEMONT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 210 BOARD OF EDUCATION April 16, 2018 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 Monday, April 16, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. Call to Order President Driscoll called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Roll Call The following members were present: Tally, Koehler, Kardas, Gray, Marzec, and Driscoll Absent: Member Shackel Commencement of Closed Session It was moved by Member Kardas, seconded by Member Tally, that the Board of Education move into Closed Session for the purpose of: Personnel appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine validity. However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted in accordance with this Act. (5ILCS120/2(c)(1)) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. (5ILCS120/2(c)(11) Aye: Kardas, Tally, Marzec, Koehler, Gray, and Driscoll
Minutes of April 16, 2018 Page 2 of 9 Commencement of Closed Session (cont.) Whereupon the President declared the motion duly carried and the Board of Education moved into Closed Session at 6:04 p.m. Conclusion of Closed Session It was moved by Member Kardas, seconded by member Gray, that the Closed Session be concluded. Aye: Kardas, Gray, Tally, Koehler, Marzec, and Driscoll Whereupon the President declared the motion duly carried and the Board of Education concluded its Closed Session at 6:48 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Awards and Recognitions Sriya Gandhi, was recognized as a March Student of the Month. Emily Reigle, Ema Kaunas, Gabe Ptaszek, and Anthony Bottini were Student of the Month recipients for the month of April 2018. Lemont businessman, Brad Grcevic of Edward Jones Inc., on behalf of the February Students of the Month, will make a donation to Habitat for Humanity. Mr. John Young, Director of Activities & Athletics, recognized members of the Illinois Design Educators Association who qualified at the 2018 Illinois Design Educators Association State Competition, students who were named state champions at the 2018 FBLA State Leadership Conference, and Future Business Leaders of America as team qualifier. Mr. Young highlighted their seasons. The students and their sponsors introduced themselves. Representing the Board of Education, Board Member Gary Gray addressed the students, congratulating them on their accomplishments. The meeting recessed at 7:21 p.m. and reconvened at 7:32 p.m. Presentation John Eallonardo with Frederick Quinn Corporation spoke to the Board regarding the 2008 synthetic turf installation. Public Comment None
Minutes of April 16, 2018 Page 3 of 9 Building Administration Reports Eric Michaelsen, Principal, reported on our administration of the SAT Tuesday, April 10, and the recent STEAM evening. He also shared results of the 5Essentials Survey and gave the Board an overview of upcoming events between now and the end of the school year. Jeff Eagan, Chief School Business Official, reviewed the monthly financial statements. He also shared our financial profile score designation and briefly discussed the transportation contracts slated for approval on the consent agenda. Dr. Ticknor, gave a status report on the LRC project, an overview of Evidence- Based Funding implementation, and brief comments on the formal Blue Ribbon ceremony scheduled for the afternoon of our Institute Day on April 23. She also provided technology-related updates. Tony Hamilton updated the Board on the website upgrade project. Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by Member Koehler, seconded by Member Tally, that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda consisting of: The Minutes of the of March 12, 2018, The Minutes of the Closed Session of March 12, 2018, The Minutes of the Special Board Meeting of April 2, 2018, The Minutes of the Closed Session on April 2, 2018, The Bills through April 16, 2018 totaling $419,812.62, The Payroll in the amounts of: $466,847.33 for the period ending 03/02/2018, $467,940.30 for the period ending 03/16/2018, $ 52,394.30 for the period ending 03/19/2018, $471,871.78 for the period ending 03/30/2018. Action Consideration #17-70: Authorized the public display of textbooks for College Writing, Statistics, AP Psychology, Self-Contained Program - General Science, and Self-Contained Program - Personal/Social Wellness from April 17 to May 22, as recommended by the Superintendent. Action Consideration #17-71: Authorized the public display of novels for Reading I, Reading II, English II Honors, and AP Language and Composition classes from April 17 to May 22, as recommended by the Superintendent. Action Consideration #17-72: Approved the following summer reading novels listed below, as recommended by the Superintendent.
Minutes of April 16, 2018 Page 4 of 9 Approval of Consent Agenda (cont.) Action Consideration #17-58: Freshman English: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Sophomore English: A Land of Permanent Goodbyes by Atia Abawi Junior English: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson AP Literature: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison Senior English: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness by Susannah Cahalan We Should Hang Out Sometime by Josh Sundquist Action Consideration #17-73: Accepted two donations, $100 from Kevin Malloy and $500 from Mark Carlson to be used for Lemont High School Special Olympics, as recommended by the Superintendent. Action Consideration No. #17-74: Authorized approval of the transportation contract with Gorski Bus Company for regular education for the 2018-2019 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. Action Consideration No. #17-75: Authorized approval of the transportation contract with Gorski Bus Company for special needs for the 2018-2019 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. Aye: Koehler, Tally, Kardas, Gray, Marzec, and Driscoll Whereupon the President declared the motion duly carried. Information Items #17-26 Students of the Month:
Minutes of April 16, 2018 Page 5 of 9 Information Items (cont.) #17-27 FOIA: #17-28 Policy Changes First Reading: Board Committee Reports The Policy Committee met April 2 and the Academic Engagement Committee met April 9. Action Considerations (Personnel) Action Consideration #17-76: It was moved by Member Gray, seconded by Member Tally, that the Board approve the Personnel Consent Agenda, contingent upon the successful completion of all required documents and background checks, as recommended by the Superintendent. Additional documentation regarding the appointments are appended. CERTIFIED: 1. HIRE: Division Chairs 2018-2019: Mark Cannon English Step 2 $5,211.20 Kelly Collins-Bunn Special Education Step 3 $5,341.30 Scott Collins Science Step 2 $5,211.20 John Coneset Physical Education Step 3 $5,341.30 Denise Dalton Student Services Step 9 $6,300.80 Scott Duensing Career Tech Ed Step 3 $5,341.30 Christie Klingsporn World Languages Step 6 $5,799.80 Dave Nommensen Fine Arts Step12 $6,930.50 Rick Prangen Social Studies Step 3 $5,341.30 Kathy Young Math Step 21 $7,310.82 NON-CERTIFIED: 1. HIRE: Cheryl Roy, Manager of Fiscal Services and Facility Operations, $80,000 per year, 261 days per year effective July 1, 2018. EXTRACURRICULAR: 1. HIRE: Brett Baleskie, Musical Set Construction 1.0, Step 8 with a stipend of $2,427.36 for the 2017-2018 school year.
Minutes of April 16, 2018 Page 6 of 9 Action Considerations (Personnel) Action Consideration #17-76: Kyle Anderson, Assistant Lacrosse Coach 1.0, at Step 1 with a stipend of $4,032.72 for the 2017-2018 school year. Head Coaches 2018-2019 Winter Season: Boys Basketball: Rick Runaas at Step 19, Stipend $11,088.80 Girls Basketball: Tracy Rainey at Step 3, Stipend $8,546.08 Boys Bowling: Chuck Surina at Step 13, Stipend $6,930.50 Girls Bowling: Mark Hollatz at Step 17, Stipend $6,930.50 Cheerleading: Dave Erlenbaugh at Step 9, Stipend $5,670.72 Wrestling: John St. Clair at Step 23, Stipend $11,814.23 Boys Swimming: Mike Beranek at Step 2, Stipend $6,253.44 2. CHANGE IN FTE: Michael Manns, Assistant Baseball Coach, from.6 FTE to 1.0 FTE, at Step 5 with a stipend of $5,027.31 for the 2017-2018 school year. 3. RESIGNATION: Sarah Humenik, Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach, effective April 11, 2018. 4. VOLUNTEER: Matt Gottardo, Musical Set, for the 2017-2018 school year. Aye: Gray, Tally, Koehler, Kardas, Marzec, and Driscoll Whereupon the President declared the motion duly carried. Action Consideration No. 17-77: It was moved by Member Kardas, seconded by Member Koehler, that the Board approve the Employment Contract for Ken Parchem, Chief School Business Official, as recommended by the Superintendent. Aye: Kardas, Koehler, Gray, Marzec, Tally, and Driscoll Whereupon the President declared the motion duly carried.
Minutes of April 16, 2018 Page 7 of 9 Board Requests/Comments Adjournment It was moved by Member Kardas, seconded by Member Gray, that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting. Aye: Kardas, Gray, Marzec, Tally, Koehler, and Driscoll Whereupon the President declared the motion duly carried, and the April 16, 2018 meeting of the Board of Education adjourned at 8:49 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Attest: Pamela M. Driscoll, President Board of Education Michael J. Kardas Sr., Secretary Board of Education
Minutes of April 16, 2018 Page 8 of 9 LEMONT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 210 BOARD OF EDUCATION April 16, 2018 The Lemont Township High School District 210 Board of Education, Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois, met in Closed Session, April 16, 2018 in the Superintendent s office. Commencement: Members Present: Absent: Administration Present: It was moved by Member Kardas, seconded by Member Tally, to go into Closed Session at 6:04 p.m. Closed Session was audio recorded. Pam Driscoll, President Mike Kardas, Secretary Gary Gray Renee Koehler Beverly Marzec Mary Tally Mike Shackel, Vice President Dr. Mary Ticknor, Superintendent Eric Michaelsen, Principal John Young, Director of Activities & Athletics Others Present: Summary: Personnel appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine validity. However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted in accordance with this Act. (5ILCS120/2(c)(1))
Minutes of April 16, 2018 Page 9 of 9 Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. (5ILCS120/2(c)(11) Summons and Complaint dated January 11, 2017. Conclusion: It was moved by Member Kardas, seconded by Member Gray, to conclude the Closed Session at 6:48 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Pamela M. Driscoll, President Board of Education Michael J. Kardas Sr., Secretary Board of Education