Board of Education Regular Meeting Open Session November 16, 2017 The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 100 was held Thursday, November 16, 2017 in the office of the Board of Education. The regular meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Greg Brown, President. Other board members present were Julie Pohlman, Vice President; Stan Kary, Secretary; David Bryden, Josh Evans, David Isringhausen, and Peggy Perdun. Also in attendance were Brad Tuttle, Superintendent; Alan Churchman, District Administrator; Keri Lakin, Special Education Coordinator and Early Childhood Director; Lisa Schuenke, Director of Finance and Human Resources; Keith Norman, Director of Technology; Cory Breden, Principal; Jason Brunaugh, Principal; Michelle Brown, Principal; Kristie Hurley, Principal; Debbie Trochuck, District Secretary; Dawn Dwyer, Genevieve Mossman, and Bob Siemer, district educators; students Kadiah Baalman and Davis Hamm; Angie Cory, Jersey County Journal; and Paul Riechman. CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Bryden, seconded by Perdun to move to closed session for the purpose of discussion regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employee(s); legal counsel, collective negotiating matters or deliberations; board vacancies; evidence or testimony presented in a hearing where authorized by law; purchase or lease of real property; sale or purchase of securities, investments or investment contracts; security procedures; student disciplinary cases or any matter involving an individual student; litigation; self-evaluation, practices and procedures, or professional ethics; minutes of meetings lawfully closed; internal control weaknesses, potential fraud risk areas; establishment of reserves, settlement or discussion of claims, loss or risk management information, records, data, advice or communications from or with respect to any insurer of the District. On roll call, Brown, yes; Bryden, yes; Evans, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Kary, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes. Motion carried. The board moved to closed session at 6:32 P.M. The board returned from closed session at 7:03 P.M. Board member David Bryden exited the meeting at 7:03 P.M. A motion was made by Pohlman, seconded by Kary to resume open session. On roll call, Evans, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Kary, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes. Motion carried. The meeting resumed with the pledge of allegiance and reciting of the Mission Statement.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS/WELCOME VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT JCHS Student Report Kadiah Baalman and Davis Hamm, representatives of the Leadership Council, each reported on activities taking place this school year within their various sports teams, clubs and groups. There was no public comment. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Open Campus Discussion Cory Breden Mr. Breden shared a plan proposed by a committee of ten faculty members, three administrators, and two students with a goal of utilizing open campus lunch to increase student achievement in the areas of academics, attendance, and behavior. Implementation would begin at the start of the 2018-19 school year. Discussion was held. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Kary, seconded by Perdun to approve the following consent agenda as presented. I. Minutes & Finance A. Approve Board Minutes 1. Open Session(s) a. Regular Meeting October 19, 2017 b. Special Meeting None 2. Closed Sessions(s) a. Regular Meeting October 19, 2017 (held) b. Special Meeting None B. Bookkeeper s Financial Position/Treasurer s Reports October 2017 C. Budget Report October 2017 D. Approve Expenditures November 2017 II. Personnel Items A. Approve Resignation(s) 1. Sherry Freand, Accountant, effective January 1, 2019, for the purpose of retirement B. Approve Extra-Curricular Assignment(s) 1. Brian Madson, Boys Track Coach, Illini Middle School, effective for the 2017-18 school year 2. Jon Adkins, Assistant Girls Track Coach, JCHS, effective for the 2017-18 school year
III. Other C. Approve Leave of Absence 1. Kelly Adkins, Maternity Leave 2. Chelsie Kiel, Maternity Leave 3. Megan Murphy, Maternity Leave 4. Chelsea Stuckey, Maternity Leave D. Approve Non-Certified Personnel - None E. Approve Temporary Disability Leave None F. Employ Certificated Personnel - None G. Employ Educational Support Personnel - None A. Risk Management Plan On roll call, Isringhausen, yes; Kary, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Evans, yes. Motion carried. ACTION ITEMS 1. Proposed Tax Levy Mrs. Schuenke presented information to the board regarding the 2017 tax levy including elements of the tax levy, tax rate limitations, historical information, tax rate comparisons with surrounding districts, and the proposed levy. She explained that the levy is the amount you ask for and the extension is the amount you get. Mrs. Schuenke noted that a Truth in Taxation hearing is not required since the levy is not 5% greater than the 2016 extension. Discussion was held A motion was made by Isringhausen, seconded by Evans, to adopt the following resolution regarding estimated amounts necessary to be levied for the year 2017: WHEREAS, the Truth in Taxation Law requires that all taxing districts in the State of Illinois determine the estimated amounts of taxes necessary to be levied for the year not less than twenty (20) days prior to the official adoption of the aggregate tax levy of the district; and WHEREAS, if the estimated aggregate amount necessary to be levied, exclusive of election costs and bond and interest costs, exceeds 105% of the aggregate amount
of property taxes extended or estimated to be extended, including any amount abated by the taxing district prior to such extension, upon the levy of the preceding year, public notice shall be given and a public hearing shall be held on the district s intent to adopt a tax levy in an amount which is more than 105% of such extension or estimated extension for the preceding year; and WHEREAS, the aggregate amount of property taxes extended or estimated to be extended for 2016, including any amount abated prior to such extension was: Educational Purposes $ 5,624,631 Operations and Maintenance $ 1,528,432 Transportation Purposes $ 611,373 Working Cash Fund $ 152,843 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund $ 661,444 Tort Immunity Purposes $ 1,500,003 Fire Prevention $ 152,843 Special Education $ 122,275 Social Security /Medicare $ 517,405 Lease Levy $ 152,843 Total $ 11,024,092
WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that the estimated amount of taxes necessary to be raised by taxation for the year 2017 is as follows: Educational Purposes $ 6,089,844 Operations and Maintenance $ 1,654,849 Transportation Purposes $ 661,940 Working Cash Fund $ 165,485 Illinois Municipal Retirement $ 600,432 Tort Immunity Purposes $ 1,500,000 Fire Prevention $ 165,485 Special Education Purposes $ 132,388 Social Security/Medicare $ 438,394 Lease Levy $ 165,485 TOTAL $ 11,574,302 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education, Jersey Community School District No. 100, County of Jersey, State of Illinois, as follows: Section 1: The aggregate amount of taxes estimated to be levied for the year 2017 is $11,574,302. Section 2: The aggregate amount of taxes estimated to be levied for the year 2017 does not exceed 105% of the taxes extended, including any amount abated prior to such extension, for the district in the year 2016. Section 3: In light of Section 2 above, the provision of Section 18-65 through 18-85 of the Truth in Taxation Law do not apply to the adoption of the 2017 aggregate levy and the district is not required to publish notice of or conduct a hearing thereon. 1
Section 4: This resolution shall be in full force and effect forthwith upon its passage. ADOPTED this 16 th day of November 2017. BOARD OF EDUCATION JERSEYCOMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 100 COUNTY OF JERSEY STATE OF ILLINOIS Greg Brown President ATTEST: Stan Kary Secretary On roll call, Kary, yes; Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Evans, yes; Isringhausen, yes. Motion carried. 2
2. Approval of a Request for Proposals for an Energy Performance Contracting Project After discussion a motion was made by Kary, seconded by Isringhausen to approve a request for proposals for an energy performance contracting project. On roll call, Perdun, yes; Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Evans, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Kary, yes. Motion carried. 3. Approval of Authorization of the Superintendent to Post Public Notice of the Request for Proposals as Required by Law OTHER BUSINESS None After discussion a motion was made by Perdun, seconded by Evans to authorize and direct the Superintendent to submit the RFP to the Capital Development Board Procurement Bulletin and to publish a Public Notice of the RFP at least once in a local paper, at least 30 days before the request date. On roll call, Pohlman, yes; Brown, yes; Evans, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Kary, yes; Perdun, yes. Motion carried. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS None ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Enrollment and Suspension and Expulsion Reports October enrollment and suspension and expulsion reports were provided for informational purposes. Principals Reports Michelle Brown explained how to locate the district and school report cards and what the data tells you. She reviewed the information specific to Grafton Elementary. Mrs. Brown also reported on parent/teacher conferences. Kristie Hurley reported on school report card information specific to the West Elementary as well as parent/teacher conferences. She also reported on both for East Elementary as Kim Anderson was unable to attend the board meeting. Jason Brunaugh reported on school report card information specific to Illini Middle School as well as parent/teacher conferences. He reported that the Wounded Warrior Run raised over $4,000.00 again this year. Cory Breden reported on school report card information specific to Jersey Community High School as well as parent/teacher conferences. 3
Directors Reports District Administrator Mr. Churchman reported on the savings realized through the installation of LED lighting at JCHS, Illini Middle School, and West Elementary. He also reported on Family Reading Night. Special Education Coordinator and Early Childhood Director Mrs. Lakin reported on the implementation of Response to Intervention with West Elementary being a pilot school. The program is meant to identify students struggling academically and behaviorally, at which time interventions would be implemented. She also reported that the Birth-to-Three program, along with the Illinois State Police held a car seat safety check in November. Director of Finance and Human Resources None Director of Technology Mr. Norman reported on an income of over $13,000 generated from selling old, unused items for recycling. He also reported that the E-Rate process, which takes 18-24 months, has begun. He explained that the funds received come from the universal service charge on phone bills. Superintendent Report Mr. Tuttle asked for a date for goal setting with Larry Dirks of the Illinois Association of School Boards. After discussion the board agreed on January 10, 2018 with the time to be determined. Mr. Tuttle reported on the following: Roundtable Discussion Went Very Well January 3 rd Speaker Brandon Wright Organizational Charts Calendar Waiver Part-time to Full Day Professional Development Possible Calendar Change Due to West Elementary Summer Project Hazardous Weather Board Members Day Thank you to Board and Staff Mr. Brown expressed his appreciation for all that goes into the Veterans Day program at JCHS. He also noted that we have great students, and thanked the faculty, staff, and Board for their contributions to the many things going on in the district. Mr. Brown made the following announcements: November 22-24 December 21 No School - Thanksgiving 2:00 Dismissal End of Second Quarter and First Semester Last Day Before Christmas Break 4
ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Pohlman, seconded by Perdun. On roll call, Brown, yes; Evans, yes; Isringhausen, yes; Kary, yes; Perdun, yes Pohlman, yes. Motion carried. The regular meeting of November 16, 2017 adjourned at 8:25 P.M. 5