LEMONT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 210 BOARD OF EDUCATION December 13, 2010 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, December 13, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance President Marzec called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Public Hearing on 2010 Tax Levy The following members were present: O Brien, Driscoll, Kardas, Rimbo, Shackel, and Marzec The following member was absent: McMahon Public Hearing on 2010 Tax levy Mr. Joseph P. Murphy, Business Manager, reviewed the Public Notice and the 2010 Tax Levy with the Board of Education, followed by an opportunity for comments from members of the Board of Education, as well as the Public. There were no comments or questions from the Board of Education or the Public.
Minutes of December 13, 2010 Page 2 Adjournment It was moved by Member Rimbo, seconded by Member Kardas, that the Board of Education adjourn the Public Hearing on the 2010 Tax Levy. Aye: Rimbo, Kardas, Driscoll, Shackel, O Brien, and Marzec Whereupon the president declared the motion duly carried, and the December 13, 2010 Public Hearing on the 2010 Tax Levy adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Roll Call Regular Board Meeting, December 13, 2010 The following members were present: Kardas, Rimbo, Shackel, O Brien, Driscoll, and Marzec The following member was absent: McMahon Secretary Pro-tem It was moved by Member Driscoll, seconded by Member Rimbo, that the Board approve the appointment of Member O Brien as Secretary Pro-tem in the absence of Secretary McMahon for the December 13, 2010 Regular Board Meeting. Aye: Driscoll, Rimbo, Kardas, Shackel, O Brien, and Marzec Whereupon the president declared the motion duly carried and Member O Brien was appointed Secretary Pro-tem for the December 13, 2010 Regular Board Meeting.
Minutes of December 13, 2010 Page 3 Awards, Presentations, and Recognitions Alec Chialdikas, Szymon Krzeptowski-Mucha, Julia Kuda, and Jimmy Dillenburg were recognized as Student of the Month recipients for the month of December, 2010. Lemont businessman, Brad Grcevic of Edward Jones, Inc., on behalf of the December Students of the Month, will make a donation to the charity, Alzheimer s Association of Greater Illinois. Dave Clark, Assistant Principal of Staff and Student Services, highlighted the successful season of the Cross Country Girls Team State Qualifiers-2010, both as a team and individually. Tim Plotke, Head Coach, and Stefanie Baldauf were recognized and individual team members were introduced. Mr. Clark highlighted the accomplishments of Tom Hoster, Boys Cross Country Individual State Qualifier-2010. Representing the Board of Education, Board Member Rimbo addressed the Students of the Month and the Cross Country students who had been honored. He commended them for their dedication, positive attitude, and hard work. He also recognized their consistent focus which causes them to go above and beyond what is expected, and he encouraged them to continue to have pride in what they are accomplishing. Without objection, the meeting recessed at 7:18 p.m. and reconvened at 7:24 p.m. Jeff Rollefsen of the firm of Evans, Marshall & Peace P.C. distributed material to the Board of Education and presented the July 1, 2009 June 30, 2010 Lemont High School audit report.
Minutes of December 13, 2010 Page 4 Building Administration Reports Dr. Trengove informed the Board that Lemont High School has received the results of the standardized exams that freshman, sophomores, and juniors take each year and they are presently being assessed. Principal Trengove informed the Board that students will be taking first semester exams Monday, December 20, through Wednesday, December 22, and discussed their importance. Public Comments None Statement of Position and Budget Analysis Business Manager, Joseph Murphy, reviewed with the Board of Education the Statement of Position, Budget Analysis, Imprest Fund, and Student Activity Fund as of November 30, 2010. Superintendent s Report Superintendent Doebert informed the Board that during one of the two Christmas Choral Concerts a medical situation occurred involving one of the members of the choir that was handled quickly and competently.
Minutes of December 13, 2010 Page 5 Superintendent s Report (cont.) Superintendent Doebert presented the Board with an article for their viewing featuring Lemont High School that was recently published in the new York Times Week in Review section on November 27, 2010. The article was written by writer, Peg Tyre, author of a best-selling book, The Trouble with Boys. Ms. Tyre had taken the opportunity to speak at length with Superintendent Sandra Doebert, Principal Tom Trengove, and Data Analyst Kathy Brockett about assessment practices following her presentation at the 2010 FIEL Summer Conference. Dr. Doebert reported that she is a member of the Board for the High School District Organization, which is an organization that lobbies for high school issues. She informed the Board that they recently positively influenced the ISBE rules regarding defining a junior student as one who has a certain number of credits. Dr. Doebert informed the Board that she and Business Manager, Joseph Murphy, had a very positive and productive meeting with Lemont Police Chief Shaughnessy regarding rates that the Lemont Police Department will be charging Lemont High School for security at school events. Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by Member O Brien, seconded by Member Shackel, that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda consisting of: The Minutes of the of November 8, 2010, The Minutes of the Closed Session of November 8, 2010, The Minutes of the Special Meeting of December 2, 2010, The Minutes of the Closed Session of December 2, 2010, The Bills for the month of November 2010 totaling $542,945.00
Minutes of December 13, 2010 Page 6 Approval of Consent Agenda (cont.) The Payroll in the amounts of: $ 444,580.44 for the period ending 11/05/2010, $ 122,710.86 for the period ending 11/12/2010, $ 455,745.07 for the period ending 11/19/2010. Action Consideration No. 10-44: Authorized the Board to approve three donations from the Blue & Gold Backers, as recommended by the Superintendent. Action Consideration No. 10-45: Authorized the Board to approve the renewal of Lemont High School s Property and Casualty Insurance with SSCIP (Suburban School Cooperative Insurance Pool, as recommended by the Superintendent. Aye: O Brien, Shackel, Rimbo, Driscoll, Kardas, and Marzec Whereupon the president declared the motion duly carried and the Consent Agenda was approved. Action Consideration No. 010-46 It was moved by Member Driscoll, seconded by Member O Brien, that the Board approve thetax Levy Resolution, including Certificate of Tax Levy, in order that we may levy for the respective funds as per conditions for filing the 20010 Levy, as recommended by the Superintendent. Aye: Driscoll, O Brien, Shackel, Kardas, Rimbo, and Marzec Whereupon the president declared the motion duly carried.
Minutes of December 13, 2010 Page 7 Action Consideration No. 10-47 It was moved by Member Shackel, seconded by Member Kardas, that the Board approve the Special Education Resolution in order that we may levy for the Special Education Tax with the 2010 Levy, as recommended by the Superintendent. Aye: Shackel, Kardas, O Brien, Driscoll, Rimbo, and Marzec Whereupon the president declared the motion duly carried. Action Consideration No. 10-48 It was moved by Member Driscoll, seconded by Member O Brien, that the Board adopt the Resolution regarding the Application of Tax Cap Legislation on our Tax Extension in Cook and DuPage Counties, as recommended by the Superintendent: Aye: Driscoll, O Brien, Kardas, Rimbo, Shackel, and Marzec Whereupon the president declared the motion duly carried. Action Consideration No. 10-49 It was moved by Member Kardas, seconded by Member Rimbo, that the Board approve the following updated personnel action, as recommended by the Superintendent. Non-Certificated Personnel Resignation Deadra Halsey as Paraeducator on 11/19/10 due to personal reasons Non-Certificated Personnel Employment Lukas Weeks as Night Campus Supervisor on 12/16/10 due to an available position Danielle Dvorak as Paraeducator on 12/14/10 due to an available position Certificated Personnel Employment Erik Murry as Special Education Teacher on 12/14/10 due to an available position
Minutes of December 13, 2010 Page 8 Action Consideration No. 10-49 (cont.) Aye: Kardas, Rimbo, Shackel, O Brien, Driscoll, and Marzec Whereupon the president declared the motion duly carried. Action Consideration No. 10-50 It was moved by Member Rimbo, seconded by Member Driscoll, that the Board approve the additions to the extracurricular listing not previously presented, as recommended by the Superintendent. Aye: Rimbo, Driscoll, Kardas, Shackel, O Brien, and Marzec Whereupon the president declared the motion duly carried. Action Consideration No. 10-51 It was moved by Member Driscoll, seconded by Member Shackel, that the Board approve course proposals, as recommended by the Superintendent. These courses would be available to students for the 2011-12 school year. Aye: Driscoll, Shackel, Rimbo, O Brien, Kardas, and Marzec Whereupon the president declared the motion duly carried. Information Reports #10-09 Students of the Month #10-10 Policies 1 st Reading
Minutes of December 13, 2010 Page 9 Board Committee Reports None Unfinished Business None New Business None Comments from the Public None Notices and Communications November The Extra Mile: Hodges, Loizzi, Eisenhammer, Rodick & Kohn This report was e-mailed to Board Members and Administration. There was no Closed Session held during the December 13, 2010 Regular Board Meeting. Board Requests/Comments President Marzec encouraged Board Members to review the event calendar found at the end of the December agenda.
Minutes of December 13, 2010 Page 10 Adjournment It was moved by Member Shackel, seconded by Member Rimbo, that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting. Aye: Shackel, Rimbo, Driscoll, Kardas, O Brien, and Marzec Whereupon the president declared the motion duly carried, and the December 13, 2010 meeting of the Board of Education adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Beverly A. Marzec, President Board of Education Attest: Mark McMahon, Secretary Board of Education
LEMONT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 210 BOARD OF EDUCATION NO CLOSED SESSION HELD December 13, 2010 The Lemont Township High School District 210 Board of Education, Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois, met in Closed Session, December 13, 2010. Commencement: It was moved by Member, seconded by Member, to go into Closed Session at p.m. Members Present: Beverly Marzec, President Pamela Driscoll, Vice President Rita O Brien Michael Shackel Michael Kardas George Rimbo Absent: Mark McMahon, Secretary Administration Present: Dr. Sandra Doebert, Superintendent Others Present: None CLOSED SESSION PAGE 2
Purpose: Personnel Appointment, employment compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of an employee Conclusion: It was moved by Member, seconded by Member, to conclude the Closed Session at p.m. Respectfully submitted: Beverly A. Marzec, President Board of Education Mark McMahon, Secretary Board of Education