MENDOTA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
Regular Board Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2006
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, February 21, 2006 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: Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Jauch, Strouss, and Bauer. Absent was Vercimak.
There were no items on the Citizen’s Agenda/Non-Agenda Items.
Bauer asked the board members for questions or corrections to the regular meeting minutes of January 17, 2006. Burke asked for corrections to two items. Corrections were noted and will be corrected on the minutes. A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Strouss to accept the regular meeting minutes of January 17, 2006 with corrections. The vote was unanimous by acclamation.
Bauer told the board that the minutes of the Special Meetings of 1/17/06 and 2/7/06 were tabled due to Vercimak’s absence.
Bauer asked the board 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
Short discussion followed. A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Flahive to accept the above reports as presented. The vote was unanimous by acclamation.
Bauer asked for questions on the Current Bill Payable List. With no questions, a motion was made by Flahive, seconded by Strouss to accept the Bills List as presented. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Holdenrid, Jauch, Strouss, Burke, and Flahive. Abstain: Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Bauer asked for questions or comments concerning the Fund Balance Report. No board action required.
No Board reports or requests.
Board member Vercimak arrived at the meeting.
Bauer asked Prin. Aughenbaugh for her report. Aughenbaugh reported that Freshman Registration was held Feb. 6th. Guidance Dept did a great job of putting together this event. More information will be available on student enrollment for the 06-07 school year once scheduling is completed.
Aughenbaugh reported on the Early Graduation Policy. The board policy has two separate policies pertaining to early graduation, and would like to combine these policies into one. Aughenbaugh told the board that the First Reading of the new policy would be at this meeting; with action taken by the board at the next regular board meeting. Discussion followed. Aughenbaugh told the board the new policy will contain no changes to the early graduation policy, just clarification and combination of the two policies now on the books. A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Strouss to hear the first reading of the Early Graduation Policy, with action to be taken at the next regular board meeting. Vote was unanimous by acclamation.
Aughenbaugh reported that congratulations were in order for the Academic Challenge team who place 2nd in the WYSE Competition.
Aughenbaugh also reported that on Feb 15th the school had a ˝ day in-service. The in-service was attended by members of the ROE who were able to provide information concerning teacher certification. There was also a Math across Curriculum presentation presented by the MHS Math Dept.
Aughenbaugh told the board that the Before/After School Tutoring Program is up and running. The tutoring is available 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday.
Aughenbaugh reported to the board the Wellness Policy Committee met to discuss the Wellness Plan that needs to be developed to meet state guidelines. Aughenbaugh thanked Burke for being on the committee as the board representative.
Aughenbaugh concluded her report. Bauer thanked Aughenbaugh for her report and asked Supt Prusator for the District and Business Report.
Prusator asked the board to approve the 2006-07 School Year Calendar. Discussion followed. Prusator asked the board to consider approving the corresponding Graduation Date of May 19, 2007 @ 6 p.m. A motion was made by Burke, seconded by Flahive to adopt the school calendar for 2006-07 and the corresponding graduation date of May 19, 2007 @ 6 pm. The vote was unanimous by acclamation.
Prusator asked for board approval for the 2005-06 Seniority Lists. These lists include both the certified and non-certified staff. A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Burke to approve the Seniority Lists for 2005-06 as presented. The vote was unanimous by acclamation.
Prusator reported that the school has received 1 resignation from the custodial staff. The resignation will be addressed during closed session. It is the opinion of administration not to replace the employee at this time. Prusator has met with the maintenance department to address revised custodial duties. The maintenance department would like board approval for these revisions. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Flahive to approve the revisions of the custodial duties with minor changes being able to be made without seeking board approval. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Holdenrid, Jauch, Strouss, Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Prusator told the board that Dahlquist are ready to proceed on the tennis court project. Prusator told the board a decision concerning lights needed to be made. Lights would not need to be installed at this time, however, if in the future they would need to be added it could be at considerable expense. Steve Wright from Dahlquist gave several options that could be implemented now if lights might be installed at a later date.
Option 1-Install 24 base pads for lights at an addtl cost to the project of $46,000
Option 2 – Install 9 base pads for lights at an addtl cost to the project of $18,000
Discussion followed. A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Flahive to approve Option 2 – 9 pole bases at an additional cost of $18,000 to the tennis court project. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded. Ayes: Holdenrid, Jauch, Strouss, Vercimak, Flahive, and Bauer. Nays: Burke. 6-ayes 1-nay Motion carried.
Prusator asked the board to read the letter received from Dahlquist concerning the bids received for the update to the security cameras. Discussion followed. Prusator reminded the board that the funds for the project would come from Life Safety (50%) and Police Dept Grant (50%). A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Jauch to reject the bid from Bennett as incomplete. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Holdenrid, Jauch, Strouss, Vercimak, Burke, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Prusator asked the board to accept the complete bid from ADT as the lowest responsible bid. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Burke to accept the bid of ADT for security cameras in the amount of $24, 865.00. Further discussion followed. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Jauch, Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, and Bauer. Nays: Holdenrid and Strouss. 5 Ayes 2 Nays Motion carried.
Prusator told the board that on Feb. 15th the ROE was at the school for the compliance visit which is done every three years. Prusator was glad to report that the school was in compliance and will receive certification for another three years.
Prusator concluded his report.
With no other business in open session a motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Vercimak to adjourn into closed session for the following purposes: 1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees; 2) the discussion of sale/purchase of real property; 3) review closed meeting minutes of January 17, 2006; 4) student discipline; and 5) negotiations. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Holdenrid, Jauch, Strouss, Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, and Bauer. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned into closed session at approx. 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Phalen
Board Recording Secretary