MENDOTA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL

Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Monday, April 16, 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 7:00 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, and Bauer.  Absent were Vercimak, Strouss, and Jauch.  Also present were Supt. Prusator, Prin. Aughenbaugh, members of the media, and community members.

 

            Bauer announced two items on the Citizen’s Agenda:  Adam Ruppert and the Mendota FFA Chapter.

 

            Bauer introduced Adam Ruppert who is working towards his Eagle Scout Award and would like the board’s approval to implement a Butterfly Garden/Prairie between the 100 and 200 wings of MHS.  The project would begin once school was out for the year.  Discussion followed.  A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Flahive to approve the request of Adam Ruppert to implement a Butterfly Garden/Prairie between the 100 and 200 wings of MHS with Mr. Prusator and Mr. Holzman to monitor.  The vote was unanimously in favor by acclamation.

 

            Bauer thanked Adam Ruppert for his time and contribution to the grounds at MHS.  Bauer then introduced the Mendota FFA Chapter representatives.

 

            The members of the FFA in attendance were:  Luke Phalen, Evan Doughty.  Phalen and Doughty discussed with the board the FFA plans for the Mendota FFA Land Lab.  Discussion followed.  Board members thanked the FFA for all that they are doing in their chapter and for the school.

 

            Dr Vercimak arrived.

 

            Bauer asked for questions or comments on the Children’s’ Internet Protection Hearing Minutes of 3/19/07 and the Regular Meeting Minutes of 3/19/07.  A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Flahive to approve the minutes of the above meetings as presented.  The vote was unanimously in favor by acclamation.

 

            Bauer asked for questions or comments related to 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 Bauer, seconded by Burke to approve the above Financial Reports as presented.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

 

            Bauer asked for questions or comments concerning the Approval of Current Bills.

Vercimak noted that the attorney’s fees included costs to the district for a cancelled meeting with the union rep.  Discussion followed.  A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Flahive to approve the bills (including addendum) as presented.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

 

            No board action required on the Fund Balance Report.

 

            No reports or requests from Board Members for this meeting.

 

            Bauer asked Prin. Aughenbaugh for the Principal’s Report.  Aughenbaugh reported on the following items:

 

1.      PSAE Testing-Testing was done 4/25 and 4/26. 

2.      Summer School-During the summer the following classes will be offered:  Earth Science, 2 Remedial English Classes, Speech and Drivers Ed.

 

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

 

            Prusator told the board that action was required to approve the Food, Meat, and Dairy bids for the upcoming FY08 school year.  The recommendations by Cafeteria Director, Carolyn Pollard were as follows:

 

1.      Dairy-Anderson/Erickson Dairy

2.      Meat-Martin Bros.

3.      Food-Fox River Foods

 

Prusator distributed a handout prepared by Mrs. Pollard on the bids.  Discussion followed.  A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Holdenrid to approve the bids as recommended by Mrs. Pollard and listed above.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

 

            Prusator told the board that only one bid was received for tires.  This bid was from Mendota Tire.  Discussion followed.  A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Holdenrid to approve the bid from Mendota Tire for tires for the FY08 school year.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.  

 

            Prusator gave the board information on the bus bids.  Three bids for busses were received: 

 

1.      Midwest Transit Equipment

2.      Central States Bus

3.      Midwest Bus Sales

 

Transportation Director, Gary Kettleborough, recommends that the school purchase 1 yr olds busses from Midwest Transit (guarantee of less than 12,000 miles).  Discussion followed concerning new vs. year old busses.  A motion was made by Flahive, seconded by Burke to accept the bid of Midwest Transit Equipment for 2 busses (1 yr old) for the total cost of $117,280.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.  It was asked that Kettleborough keep track of the cost of repairs for the busses.

 

            Prusator asked for a motion to approve the IHSA Membership for the FY08 school year.  This membership is at no cost to the district.  A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Burke to approve the IHSA Membership for the FY08 school year.  The vote was unanimously in favor by acclamation.

 

            Prusator asked for a motion to approve the Fall Athletic Budget as presented in the revised list given to the board members.  The Fall Athletic Budget request is $10,564 for the upcoming 07-08 year.  A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Holdenrid to approve the Fall Athletic Budget as revised and presented at a total of $10,564.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

 

            Prusator asked that the Rehire of Certified and Non-Certified Staff by tabled until after closed session discussion.

 

            Prusator gave the board a list of Summer Maintenance Projects that Maintenance Supervisor, Ed Scott had developed.  This was an information item only.  Discussion followed.  Other items to look into would be the acoustics in the gym and options to improve sound quality.

 

            Prusator asked the board to set a Special Board Meeting to Canvas Votes and Reorganize the Board.  The meeting is set for Thursday, May 10th @ 6 p.m.

 

            Prusator asked the board for a motion on the Mendota Enterprise Zone Extension.

Discussion followed.  Tabled until May board meeting.  Board asked Prusator to have City Clerk, Emily McConville, come and address the board on this issue.

 

            With no further business to discuss during open session; a motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Flahive to adjourn into closed session for the purpose of: 1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees; 2) pending litigation; and 3) review closed meeting minutes of April 16, 2007.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

 

            The meeting adjourned into closed session at 8:15 p.m.

 

                                                            Respectfully submitted,

 

 

           

                                                            Debbie Phalen

                                                            Board Recording Secretary