MENDOTA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL

Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Monday, March 19, 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, March 19, 2007 at 7:10 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.

 

            No citizen’s agenda or non-agenda items.

 

            Bauer asked for questions or comments on the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 19, 2007.  A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Holdenrid to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 19, 2007 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.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

 

            Bauer asked for questions or comments on the Current Payment of Bills.  Due to computed error the Imprest Fund was listed on the Bills List.  The board was assured this reimbursement would not be done twice.  A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Holdenrid to approve the Current Payment of Bills with the exception of the Imprest Fund line item.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

 

            No board action was required on the Fund Balance Report.  Supt. Prusator gave the board members an update on the donations that have been received by MHS and the remaining balances on several of the donations. 

 

            Bauer asked Principal Aughenbaugh for her report.

 

            Aughenbaugh reported that MHS has received the 2006 School Report Card (Data on 2006 School Report Card given to board members in their packet).  MHS made AYP. 

Aughenbaugh reported positive results in many categories; however, she would like to improve on several items.  Discussion followed. 

 

            Aughenbaugh reported that several students and groups from MHS received commendations. 

 

1.         ROE Excellence in Education:  Jeff Landers, Mary Ann Roedl, Kevin Worhley, Sheri McConville, and retiree Larry Booth will be honored at a dinner hosted by the ROE later in the school year.

2.         Spanish Cultural Contest:  Several MHS students received recognition.

3.         FFA:  Parliamentary Procedures team received 3rd place in recent competition.

4.         NCIC Solo & Ensemble:  MHS had 100 students participating.

5.         Spring Musical:  “Face on the Barroom Floor” was presented the 1st weekend in March. 

 

            Aughenbaugh reported that the first ever MHS Health Fair was held.  Participating in the Fair were MCH, U of I Ext Office, MHS Cafeteria, Mr. Barrera’s Health Class, and the MHS Fitness Challenge participants.

 

            Aughenbaugh reported that Parent/Teacher Conferences were held the 15th & 16th of March.  304 parents came to pick up report cards and 720 conferences with teachers took place during the two days.

 

            Aughenbaugh in closing reminded the board that the SIP team would be making a presentation to the board at the May board meeting.

 

            Bauer asked Supt. Prusator for the District and Business Report. 

 

            Prusator addressed the Children’s Internet Protection Act.  Discussion followed.  Vercimak said there was an allowance that with board approval the act could be approved with only one reading.  A motion was made Vercimak, seconded by Burke to suspend the rule of changes that boards have two readings.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

 

            A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Flahive to adopt the Children’s Internet Protection Act as presented and read at the board meeting.  The vote was unanimously in favor by acclamation.

 

            Prusator reported that board action was necessary to let bids for Dairy, Meat and Food and also Tire bids for the Bus Garage.  A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Holdenrid to let bids for Dairy, Meat and Food; and also let Tire bids for the Bus Garage for the FY08 school year.  The vote was unanimously in favor by acclamation.

 

            Prusator reported that the Tennis Court and Land Excavation Bids were opened on 3/14/07.  There were 5 bids received for the Excavation portion of the project and 3 bids for the Tennis Court portion.  The lowest bid for the Excavation was received by DeKalb Paving in the amount of $24,000.  The lowest bid for the Tennis Court project was received by DeKalb Paving in the amount of $267,000.  Discussion followed concerning alternate bids for additional items for the project.  After further discussion a motion was made by Strouss, seconded by Holdenrid to accept the bid of $24,000 from DeKalb Paving for the Excavation.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

 

            A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Flahive to accept the bid of $363,830 (Including Tennis Courts and Alternate #1,2,2A,3, and 4) from DeKalb Paving for the Tennis Court Project with a projected completion date of 7/31/2007.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

 

            Prusator reported that Science Teacher, Susan House, has received a Chemistry and Computational Science Grant from the University of IL.  House will receive more details on April 21, 2007.

 

            Prusator reported that Maintenance Supervisor, Ed Scott, has asked for two additional maintenance workers for summer maintenance.  Scott would like to hire two adults at $9.75/hr.  Scott would not be hiring teenage workers due to the limitations of working environment.  Scott will provide a list of duties for the summer at the May board meeting.   A motion was made by Burke, seconded by Vercimak to allow the hiring of 2 summer maintenance persons at the rate of $9.75/hr.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

 

            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 following purposes:  1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees; 2) pending litigation; and 3) review closed meeting minutes of February 19, 2007.  The vote was unanimously in favor by acclamation.

 

                                                           

            The meeting adjourned into closed session at approx. 8:20 p.m.

 

 

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                        Debbie Phalen

                                                                        Board Recording Secretary