MENDOTA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
Regular Board Meeting Minutes
March 20, 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 Monday, March 20, 2006 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, and Strouss. Absent were Holdenrid, Jauch, and Bauer.
There were no items on the Citizen’s Agenda/Non-Agenda Items.
A motion was made by Flahive, seconded by Strouss to adjourn into closed session for the purpose of: 1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, and 2) the discussion of sale/purchase of real property. The motion was unanimous by acclamation. The meeting adjourned into closed session at approx. 7:10 p.m.
The meeting returned to open session at approx. 7:30 p.m.
Flahive asked for questions or comments concerning the meeting minutes of 2/21/06. A motion was made by Strouss, seconded by Burke to approve the regular meeting minutes of 2/21/06 as presented. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Strouss, Vercimak, Burke, and Flahive. Nays none. Motion carried.
Flahive as the board for questions or comment on the following reports:
1) Treasurer’s Report
2) Imprest Fund Report and Reimbursement
3) Activity Fund Report
4) Cafeteria Report
5) Current Bills Payable List
Short discussion followed. Vercimak asked Supt Prusator to look into the feasibility of I-Bonds as an investment tool for the district. A motion was made by Flahive, seconded my Vercimak to accept the above reports as presented. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Strouss, Vercimak, Burke, and Flahive. No nays. Motion carried.
There were no Board Member reports or requests.
Flahive asked Prin. Aughenbaugh for her report.
Aughenbaugh had the following items in her report:
1) Commendations: Golden Apple Scholar-Alyssa Kirrstetter. This is the 1st time a student from MHS has received this prestigious award. National Honor Society inducted 24 new members on 3/2/06. NCIC All-Academic All Conference Athletes were recognized. MHS had 22 student athletes with a 3.0 GPA or higher. 2006 Excellence in Education winners have been announced. (Support Staff-Debbie Phalen; Certified Staff-Jackie Gerling, Reagan Stevens, and Scott Siri). National Spanish Honor Society inducted 24 new students into NSHS. Regional Spanish Cultural Contest participants placed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in many events. MHS Academic Challenge Team placed 2nd in the February contest, 4th at sectionals, and 3 students will advance to the State competition. NCIC Solo and Ensemble was held with over 100 MHS students participating. In the 99 events MHS has 81-1st, 17-2nd, and 1-3rd.
2) Before and After School Program is up and running. An average of 23 students are seeking help during the after school portion. Tutoring is also available in the cafeteria before school.
3) MHS Wellness Policy is available for the 1st reading. This policy complies with state and national guidelines. Board action will be taken at the April meeting. Aughenbaugh thanked all who served on the committee.
4) Parent/Teacher conferences were held on 3/17&18. 354 parents came and picked up report cards for their students. Vercimak asked how many report cards were not picked up. Aughenbaugh said she would get that information and relay it to the board.
5) Spring Musical-“Titanic” was held this week 3/15-3/18. Many talented students performed in this MHS production.
6) Teacher Workshop will be held Wed. 3/22. Presentation will be on Drug & Alcohol. Department meetings will also be held.
Flahive thanked Aughenbaugh for her report and asked Supt Prusator for the District and Business Report.
Prusator told the board it was time to let bids for Dairy, Meat, and Food for the 06-07 school year. A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Flahive to let bids for Dairy, Meat, and Food for the 06-07 year. Motion was unanimous by acclamation.
Prusator asked the board to approve the letting of bids for Tires for Transportation for the 06-07 school year. A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Burke to let bids for tires for the 06-07 school year. Motion was unanimous by acclamation.
Prusator told the board that the bus bids were opened. The low bid was Midwest Transit. Prusator told the board that a savings could be seen if 1 year old busses were purchased. The bid was for 1-71 Passenger Bus and 1-59 Passenger Handicapped Bus. The bid cost was $106,410. Prusator told the board that they are still possibly looking for a driver’s ed vehicle and/or van. A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Strouss to approve the bid of Midwest Transit for $106,410 for the two busses as described above. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Strouss, Vercimak, Burke, and Flahive. No nays. Motion carried.
Prusator asked that the Tennis Court Bids be tabled until the April 2006 Board Meeting.
Prusator asked for board action on renewing the IHSA Membership. There is no cost to the district. A motion was made by Burke, seconded by Vercimak to approve the renewal of IHSA Membership for MHS. The vote was unanimous by acclamation.
In his final item of his report, Prusator told the board that FFA sponsor Jeff Landers had received a donation of software from former student, Jason Pohl, and his employer, Orange County Choppers. This software, Master Cam, will work with the new machine from Black Bros. The approx value of this donation is between $40,000-$50,000. Prusator thanked Pohl and Orange County Choppers to their investment in MHS.
With no further business to conduct in open session, a motion was made by Flahive, seconded by Strouss to adjourn into closed session for: 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 February 21, 2006; 4) student discipline; and 5) discuss negotiations. The vote was unanimous by acclamation.
The board adjourned into closed session at approx. 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Phalen
Board Recording Secretary