MENDOTA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL

Regular Board Meeting Minutes

January 15, 2007

            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 Monday, January 15, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., pursuant to rule with a quorum present.

            President Bauer 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, Strouss, and Bauer.  Absent:  Jauch.  Also in attendance were Supt. Prusator, Princ. Aughenbaugh and members of the media.

            Bauer asked for questions or comments on the Levy Hearing Minutes and Regular Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2006.  A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Flahive to approve the Levy Hearing Minutes and Regular Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2006 as presented.  The vote was unanimously in favor by acclamation.

            Bauer asked for questions or comments on the following Financial Reports:

1.      Treasurer’s Report

2.      Imprest Fund Report and Reimbursement

3.      Activity Fund Report

4.      Cafeteria Report

A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Flahive to approve the above Financial Reports as presented.  The vote was unanimously in favor by acclamation.

            Bauer asked for questions or comments on the Current Payment of Bills.  A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Holdenrid to approve the Current Payment of Bills as presented to the board.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, Vercimak, Burke, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

            No board action was required on the Fund Balance Report.

            Bauer asked Vercimak to report on the TIF/Enterprise Zone extension.  Vercimak reported that the Enterprise Zone is set to expire at the end of ’07.  Discussion followed

Final decision tabled until a later date.

            Bauer asked Prin. Aughenbaugh for her report.  Aughenbaugh reported on the following items:

1.      Illinois Virtual High School Update-12 students had Fall credit issued for online classes taken 1^st Semester.  13 students are currently enrolled in the Spring Semester.

2.      New Textbook-State Textbook Loan Program is available to MHS this year.  MHS will receive approx. $23,000 in funds from state.  Textbooks to be considered are on display in the boardroom.  After the thirty day display period has passed; textbooks will be prioritized and chosen.  A motion is needed to allow the textbooks to be displayed for the required 30 days.  A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Flahive to place textbooks on display for the required 30 days.  The vote was unanimously in favor by acclamation. 

Bauer thanked Aughenbaugh for her report, and asked Supt. Prusator for the District and Business Report.

            Prusator reported on the following items:

1.      Fitness Challenge-Approx. 60 MHS employees are involved.  MCH came and tested cholesterol levels, blood pressure.  Incentives are being given and teams have been formed.  Weigh-Ins are on Fridays. 

2.      Tentative 2007-08 School Calendar.  Discussion followed.  8/16/07-Teacher Institute Day with 8/17/07-1/2 day for students.  5/24/08 – Possible Graduation Date. 

3.      Let Bus Bids-Action is necessary to let bus bids for next school year.  Possible purchase of 3 buses.  A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Holdenrid to let bus bids.  The vote was unanimously in favor by acclamation.

4.      Approve FY08 Auditor-This item was tabled until information concerning local auditors can be received.

5.      Approve Non-Certified Seniority List-Board action is necessary.  A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Burke to approve the Non-Certified Seniority List as presented.  The vote was unanimously in favor by acclamation.

6.      Let Tennis Court Bids-Prusator asked the board for a motion to let Tennis Court Bids.  The bid would be for 6 courts/with an alternate for 2 courts and an alternate for lights.  Discussion about fill dirt for the project followed.  A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Flahive to let Tennis Court Bids and also a Bid for the moving of fill dirt.  The vote was unanimously in favor by acclamation.

Bauer thank Prusator for his report.  With no further business to conduct in open session a motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Holdenrid to adjourn into closed session for the purpose of: 1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees; and 2) review closed meeting minutes of December 18, 2006.  The vote was unanimously in favor by acclamation.

The board adjourned into closed session at approx. 7:35 p.m

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                        Debbie Phalen, Board Recording Secretary