MENDOTA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
Regular Board Meeting Minutes
January 22, 2008
The regular board meeting of the Board of Education of Mendota Township High School District No. 280, LaSalle, Bureau and Lee Counties, Illinois was held in the high school boardroom on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. pursuant to rule with a quorum present.
In the absence of President Bauer, Vice President Flahive called the meeting to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. On roll call, the following members were recorded as present: Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, and Ayers. Absent were Strouss and Bauer.
There were no items on the Citizen’s Agenda/Non-Agenda Items.
Flahive asked for questions or comments on the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2007. A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Holdenrid to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2007 as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor by acclamation.
Flahive asked for questions or comments on the following reports:
1. Treasurer’s Report
2. Imprest Fund Report and Reimbursement
3. Activity Fund Report
4. Cafeteria Report
A motion was made by Flahive, seconded by Burke to approve the above Financial Reports as presented to the board. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Holdenrid, Ayers, Vercimak, Burke, and Flahive. No nays. Motion carried.
Flahive asked for questions or comments on the Current Payment of Bills. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Flahive, seconded by Holdenrid to approve the Current Payment of Bills as presented to the board. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Holdenrid, Ayers, Vercimak, Burke, and Flahive. No nays. Motion carried.
No board action was required on the Fund Balance Report.
No Board Member Requests or Reports.
Flahive asked Principal Aughenbaugh for her report. Aughenbaugh reported on the following items:
1. Personnel-Aughenbaugh asked that this be reported on during closed session.
2. Special Education Program Evaluation will be done by LEASE. This evaluation should be completed during the 2nd Semester of this school year.
3. Illinois Virtual High School Update-6 students received credit for the IVHS classes during the 1st Semester. 10 students are currently enrolled in IVHS classes for the 2nd Semester.
4. In-Service was held on January 16th. The students had an 11:30 a.m. dismissal. Teachers attended a program coordinated by Curriculum Director, Mary Beth Niles.
5. ISBE will provide the Explore and Plan Test to our students at no cost to us. ISBE will offer ACT online prep courses also.
7:15 Tom Bauer arrived at meeting. Discussion followed on IVHS and the ability of MHS to offer these courses to mainstream students not just gifted students. Aughenbaugh reported that this and other possibilities of course offerings to the general student population are be researched.
Aughenbaugh also asked the board to congratulate the FFA Parliamentary Procedures team for a 1st place finish during recent local level competition. They are now one of the top 10 teams in the state.
Bauer thanked Aughenbaugh for her report and asked Supt. Prusator for the District and Business Report.
Prusator told the board that tonight’s meeting was the 2nd reading of the Graduation Policy. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Flahive to adopt the Graduation Policy as presented at the December 17, 2007meeting. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Flahive, Holdenrid, Ayers, Vercimak, Burke, and Flahive. NO nays. Motion carried.
Prusator asked for a motion to allow the Transportation Director to let bids for busses. A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Burke to let bus bids for the FY09 school year. The vote was unanimously in favor by acclamation.
Prusator asked the board for a motion to approve the Certified and Non-Certified Seniority Lists as presented to the board. A motion was made by Flahive, seconded by Holdenrid to approve the Certified and Non-Certified Seniority Lists as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor by acclamation.
Prusator told the board that the school calendar for the 2008-2009 school year has been prepared. A copy of the proposed calendar was given to each board member in their board packets. The 1st student attendance day would be 8/15/2008 and the last student attendance day would be 5/22/2009. Graduation would e held on 5/23/2009 at 6:00 p.m. This would be assuming no Snow/Emergency days. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Vercimak to approve the 2008-2009 Calendar as presented to the board. The vote was unanimously in favor by acclamation.
Prusator asked the board for questions or comments with regard to the 1 bid received for the Greenhouse project. The bid was received by International Greenhouse Co. in the amount of $63,293. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Burke to approve the bid of $63, 293 by International Greenhouse Co. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Flahive, Holdenrid, Ayers, Vercimak, Burke, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Prusator gave the board an update on the donations that have been received by MHS.
1. The Family of Harry Phalen has given a donation which will be used to purchase Trophy cases to be placed in the Gym Area.
2. Teacher, John Holzman, has received 2 grants ($500 from the State of IL, and $574 from the Il Dept of Natural Resources. These funds will be used to enhance the outdoor rain garden being constructed in the back portion of the school.
With no further business to be discussed in open session; a motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Flahive to adjourn into closed session for: 1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees; 2) review closed meeting minutes of December 17, 2007; 3) sale or purchase of property; and 4) possible litigation. The vote was unanimously in favor by acclamation.
The meeting adjourned into closed session at approx. 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Phalen
Board Recording Secretary