LEMONT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 210 BOARD OF EDUCATION September 21, 2015 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, September 21, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. Call to Order President Shackel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call The following members were present: Tally, Koehler, Gray, Marzec, and Shackel Commencement of Closed Session It was moved by Member Marzec, seconded by Member Gray, 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.(5ilcs120/2(c)(1)) Student - the placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students. (5ILCS120/2(c)(10))
Minutes of September 21, 2015 Page 2 of 12 Commencement of Closed Session (cont.) Aye: Marzec, Gray, Koehler, Tally, and Shackel Whereupon the vice president declared the motion duly carried and the Board of Education moved into Closed Session at 6:01 p.m. Conclusion of Closed Session It was moved by Member Marzec, seconded by member Koehler, that the Closed Session be concluded. Aye: Marzec, Koehler, Gray, Tally, and Shackel Whereupon the vice president declared the motion duly carried and the Board of Education concluded its Closed Session at 6:39 p.m. The meeting recessed at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Public Hearing on 2015-2016 Budget The following members were present: Gray, Marzec, Tally, Koehler, and Shackel Public Hearing on the 2015-2016 Budget Mr. Jeff Eagan, Chief School Business Official, reviewed the 2015-16 Budget with the Board of Education. Public Notices were presented. There were no comments from the Board or the Public. Adjournment Public Hearing It was moved by Member Tally, seconded by Member Gray, that the Board of Education adjourn the Public Hearing on the 2015-16 Budget at 7:08 pm. Aye: Tally, Gray, Marzec, Koehler, and Shackel
Minutes of September 21, 2015 Page 3 of 12 Adjournment Public Hearing (cont.) Abs: Driscoll, Kardas Whereupon the president declared the motion duly carried. The Board Meeting reconvened at 7:09 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment None Building Administration Reports Eric Michaelsen, Principal, gave an overview of the AP and ACT scores for the class of 2016, who were Juniors last year. A five year comparison was shown. Mr. Michaelsen reported on the two days following the tragic death of a student. He spoke about the crisis counseling which was provided and the school atmosphere. Mr. Michaelsen gave an overview of his use of Twitter and how other faculty and administrators are using it in the district. Jeff Eagan, Chief School Business Official, submitted the financial reports as of August 31, 2015. Mr. Eagan explained the annual renewal of the Risk Management Plan. He reviewed the Corporate Personal Property Replacement Tax Fund Allocation. He explained that it authorizes us to place money in the education fund and it is part of the budget submission. Mr. Eagan reported District 210 has an Aa2 bond rating and is a solid credit on the brink of an upgrade. Dr. Ticknor, Superintendent, spoke about the LHS Face Book Page which gives examples of what is going on in the classrooms to the community and parents. She gave an update on the Palos Park Annexation attempt. She told the Board the school districts continue to support the Village s opposition and the Village is pleased with the support the school districts have provided. Dr. Ticknor reported she met with Dr. Orzel and Dr. Scarsella from Palos School District 118 to reach out to other alternate formula school districts in Illinois. She
Minutes of September 21, 2015 Page 4 of 12 Building Administration Reports (cont.) said District 210 will host a meeting with approximately 20 other superintendents to strategize and look out for our interests. Dr. Ticknor reported the LHSEF Taste of Lemont was a terrific event and thanked the Foundation Board of Directors. Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by Member Gray, seconded by Member Koehler, that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda consisting of: The Minutes of the of August 17, 2015, The Minutes of the Closed Session of August 17, 2015, The Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 31, 2015, The Bills through September 21, 2015 totaling $638,404.74, The Payroll in the amounts of: $105,137.98 for the period ending 08/07/2015, $444,757.94 for the period ending 08/21/2015, $141,983.93 for the period ending 08/31/2015. Action Consideration No. 15-18: Authorized the Board to approve the Risk Management Plan, as recommended by the Superintendent. Action Consideration No. 15-19: Authorized the Board to approve the Application for the Recognition of Schools, as recommended by the Superintendent. Action Consideration No. 15-20: Authorized the Board to adopt the policy changes for Lemont High School District 210 listed below, as recommended by the Superintendent. Policy 2:250, Access to District Public Records Policy 3:40, Superintendent Policy 3:50, Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent Policy 3:60, Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal Policy 4:45, Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery Policy 5:40, Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease
Minutes of September 21, 2015 Page 5 of 12 Approval of Consent Agenda (cont.) Action Consideration No. 15-20: Policy 5:120, Ethics and Conduct Policy 5:180, Temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity Policy 5:330, Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays and Leaves Policy 6:15, School Accountability Policy 6:40, Curriculum Development Action Consideration No. 15-21: Authorized the Board to accept the following donations listed below, as recommended by the Superintendent. $10,000 from the Estate of Ellen M. Kucera for the Lemont High School Band Program; $ 5,000 from Randy May, B&B Repair, Inc., Lemont High School Softball Parent, for the softball press box. Aye: Gray, Koehler, Marzec, Tally, and Shackel Whereupon the vice president declared the motion duly carried. Action Considerations (Non-Personnel): Action Consideration No. 15-22: It was moved by Member Tally, seconded by Member Gray, that the Board approve the adoption of the 2015-16 Budget and the following resolutions and statements, as recommended by the Superintendent: 1. Resolution to adopt the 2015-2016 Budget 2. Resolution regarding expenditure of O & M Funds 3. Statement of Certification 4. Statement of Testimony 5. Copy of the Budget on the ISBE School District Budget Form Aye: Tally, Gray, Koehler, Marzec, and Shackel
Minutes of September 21, 2015 Page 6 of 12 Action Considerations (Non-Personnel): (cont.) Action Consideration No. 15-22: Whereupon the president declared the motion duly carried. Action Consideration No. 15-23: It was moved by Member Marzec, seconded by Member Gray, that the Board authorize the allocation of $416,230 from Corporate Personal Property Replacement Tax to the Education Fund, as recommended by the Superintendent. Aye: Marzec, Gray, Koehler, Tally, and Shackel Whereupon the president declared the motion duly carried. Action Consideration No. 15-24: It was moved by Member Tally, seconded by Member Gray, that the Board approve the Resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $20,000,000 General Obligation Refunding School Bonds for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding bonds of the School District, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchasers thereof, as recommended by the Superintendent. Aye: Tally, Gray, Koehler, Marzec, and Shackel Whereupon the president declared the motion duly carried. Information Items #15-06 FOIA: Three FOIAs were received and completed by the District Office. The information was provided to the Board.
Minutes of September 21, 2015 Page 7 of 12 Information Items (cont.) #15-07 Annual Compensation Reports: Dr. Ticknor reminded the Board the reports are done annually and will be posted on our website. #15-08 Revised Exhibit 6:235-E, Social Networking: Expectations for Staff: The exhibit has been updated and information was provided to the Board. #15-09 SWCCCASE Articles of Joint Agreement: Dr. Ticknor shared with the Board the the fully executed Articles of Joint Agreement. New Business A faculty activity update was presented to the Board by Roy Nees. Board Committee Reports Dr. Ticknor reminded the Board of upcoming committee meetings. The Policy Committee is meeting on September 23, the Extracurricular Committee is meeting is meeting on October 5, and the Curriculum Committee is meeting on November 2. All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. Action Considerations (Personnel) Action Consideration No. 15-25: It was moved by Member Gray, seconded by Member Koehler, 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. OVERLOADS for AP SCIENCE FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIRED LABS: Patte Doornbos, AP Chemistry, $5,907.99 for the 2015-2016 school year. Erin Horan, AP Physics, $2,660.50 for the 2015-2016 school year. Tim Leffler, AP Biology, $3,312.00 for the 2015-2016 school year. 2. HIRE: Dennis Kennedy, Drivers Education Behind the Wheel, before and/or after school as needed, for the 2015-2016 school year, at $34.22/hour (with TRS).
Minutes of September 21, 2015 Page 8 of 12 Action Considerations (Personnel) (cont.) Action Consideration No. 15-25: 3. UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Amanda Huling, FMLA effective September 21, 2015 through an estimated return date in early October 2015. NON-CERTIFIED: 1. RESIGNATION: Paul Manning, Paraprofessional, effective September 21, 2015. 2. HIRE: Jenna Bumber, Part-Time Paraprofessional, Periods G4, B1, B3, and B4, at 17.85/hour effective August 31, 2015. Leonor Hernandez, Part-Time Cafeteria Worker, 4.5 hours per day at $9.00 per hour, effective September 22, 2015. 3. INCREASE IN NUMBER OF CONTRACT DAYS: Kathie Vabalaitis from 203 days to 205 days for the 2015-2016 school year. EXTRACURRICULAR: 1. RESIGNATION: Andrew Nelson, Play Set Construction for Fall, Winter, and Musical effective August 10, 2015. Matt Doherty, Musical Vocal Director (1.0) effective September 10, 2015. 2. HIRE: Melissa Bograd, Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach (.3056), Step 1, with a stipend of $1,358.94 for the 2015-2016 school year. Cale Kuester, Boys Track and Field Assistant Coach (1.0), Step 5 with a stipend of $4,928.22 for the 2015-2016 school year. Jenna Bumber, Winter Poms/Dance Assistant Coach (1.0), Step 2, with a stipend of $3,034.74 for the 2015-2016 school year. Erin Horan, Argonne Co-Curricular Club, Step 2, $2,023.16 for 2015-2016 school year. Dardrae Breig, Mathletes Assistant (.5), Step 1, with a stipend of $1,235.40 for the 2015-2016 school year. Abbey Scupin, Mathletes Assistant (.5), Step 1, with a stipend of $1,235.40 for the 2015-2016 school year. Matthew Davis, Fall Play Set Construction Designer, (1.0), Step 7, with a stipend of $1,736.01 for the 2015-2016 school year. Matthew Davis, Winter Play Set Construction Designer, (1.0), Step 7, with a stipend of $1,736.01 for the 2015-2016 school year.
Minutes of September 21, 2015 Page 9 of 12 Action Considerations (Personnel) (cont.) Action Consideration No. 15-25: Matthew Davis, Musical Set Construction Designer, (1.0), Step 7, with a stipend of $1,736.01 for the 2015-2016 school year. Dave Nommensen, Musical Producer (1.0), Step 19, with a stipend of $3,363.33 for the 2015-2016 school year. Matt Doherty, Musical Orchestra Director (1.0), Step 9, with a stipend of $3,057.70 for the 2015-2016 school year. Matt Doherty, Head Concert Band Director (1.0), Step 9, with a stipend of $4,280.78 for the 2015-2016 school year. Stephanie Cesaroni, Musical Vocal Director (1.0), Step 1, with a stipend of $2,470.80 for the 2015-2016 school year. Emily Woods, Volunteer Speech Coach for the 2015-2016 school year. Sydney Bozich, Volunteer Speech Coach for the 2015-2016 school year. Aye: Gray, Koehler, Marzec, Tally, and Shackel Whereupon the vice president declared the motion duly carried. Board Requests/Comments None Adjournment It was moved by Member Tally, seconded by Member Marzec, that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting. Aye: Tally, Marzec, Koehler, Gray, and Shackel Whereupon the vice president declared the motion duly carried, and the September 21, 2015 meeting of the Board of Education adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Minutes of September 21, 2015 Page 10 of 12 Respectfully submitted, Attest: Michael G. Shackel, President Board of Education Michael J. Kardas Sr., Secretary Board of Education
Minutes of September 21, 2015 Page 11 of 12 LEMONT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 210 BOARD OF EDUCATION September 21, 2015 The Lemont Township High School District 210 Board of Education, Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois, met in Closed Session, September 21, 2015. Commencement: Members Present: Absent: It was moved by Member Marzec seconded by Member Gray, to go into Closed Session at 6:01 p.m. Mike Shackel, President Gary Gray Renee Koehler Beverly Marzec Mary Tally Pam Driscoll, Vice President Michael Kardas, Secretary Administration Present: Others Present: Purpose: Dr. Mary Ticknor, Superintendent Eric Michaelsen, Principal Dr. Christi Flores, Director of Special Education Services John Young, Director of Activities & Athletics 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
Minutes of September 21, 2015 Page 12 of 12 legal counsel for the public body to determine validity. (5ILCS120/2(c)(1)) Student - the placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students. (5ILCS120/2(c)(10)) Conclusion: It was moved by Member Marzec, seconded by Member Koehler, to conclude the Closed Session at 6:39 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Michael G. Shackel, President Board of Education Michael J. Kardas Sr., Secretary Board of Education