MENDOTA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
Regular Board Meeting Minutes
May 15, 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, May 15, 2006 at 6:30 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, Jauch, and Bauer.
President Bauer asked Principal Aughenbaugh to introduce the SIP Team for their presentation.
SIP Presentation
Bauer thanked the SIP team for their presentation.
Bauer asked for questions or comments on the meeting minutes of April 17, 2006. A motion was made by Jauch, seconded by Bauer to accept the meeting minutes (open session) as presented. The vote was unanimous by acclamation.
Bauer asked for questions or comments concerning the following reports:
Treasurer’s Report
Imprest Fund Report and Reimbursement
Activity Fund Report
Cafeteria Report
A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Jauch to approve the Treasurer’s Report, Activity Fund Report, and Cafeteria Report. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Vercimak Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Jauch, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Holdenrid to approve the Imprest Fund Report and Reimbursement as presented. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Vercimak, Flahive, Holdenrid, and Jauch. No nays. Abstain: Burke and Bauer. Motion carried.
Bauer asked for questions or comments on the Current Bills Payable List. Supt. Prusator asked the board to include the addendum to the list which was handed out at the meeting. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Flahive to approve the Bills List w/addendum as presented. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Jauch, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Bauer asked for discussion in regard to the Fund Balances. No board action required.
No Board Member Reports or Requests.
Bauer asked Principal Aughenbaugh for the Principal’s Report.
Aughenbaugh reported that board action was necessary to approve the Discipline Committees’ changes to the handbook and also the handbook for the 06-07 school year. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Burke to approve the Handbook for the 06-07 school year with the changes to discipline as recommended by the committee. The vote was unanimous by acclamation.
A Drug Testing Policy Committee has been formed. Parents, students, teachers, etc. are involved. Aughenbaugh hopes to have the first reading of the Random Drug Testing Policy for Extra curricular’s at the June board meeting.
Aughenbaugh reported that the following groups/individual have received commendations:
Music – 3rd in State
News Tribune All Academic Team – Bria Meyer
Eco-Team
Matt Gehm-Teacher of Year (voted on by Senior Class)
Aughenbaugh noted that item D was presented at the beginning of the evening.
Aughenbaugh told the board that 15 requests for Early Graduation have met the requirements. Board action is necessary to approve Early Graduation for these 15 students. A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Flahive to approve as presented the requests for Early Graduation. Upon roll call the following votes were recorded: Ayes: Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Jauch, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Aughenbaugh ended her report.
Bauer asked Supt. Prusator for the District and Business Report.
Prusator asked for a motion to rehire the support staff as presented for the 06-07 school year. A motion was made by Burke, seconded by Holdenrid to approve the rehiring of the support staff as presented for the 06-07 school year. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Jauch, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Prusator received a request from Maintenance Supervisor, Dave Aughenbaugh, for Summer hours for his Dept. The custodial staff would like to work 4-10 hr days with split shifts so that they would be staffed Monday-Friday. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Flahive to approve the summer hours for the custodial staff as presented. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Jauch, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Prusator asked for a motion to adopt the Wellness Policy. The first reading of this policy was done at the April board meeting. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Jauch to adopt the Wellness Policy as presented. The vote was unanimous by acclamation.
Prusator told the board that there is the need to reseal the parking lots. This would be done out of the FY07 Budget. Prusator asked the board to approve the letting of bids and allowing the Supt. to accept the lowest bid. A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded Flahive to authorize bids for the Resealing of the Parking Lots, and to authorize Supt. Prusator to accept the lowest bid. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Jauch, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Prusator reported that the School Resource Officer has always been at no expense to the school. However for the 06-07 school year it will cost the district $9286 to have a Resource Officer at the school. Discussion followed. Prusator told the board that with the budget constraints that have been implemented he would not be in favor of using school funds to pay for the officer. Prusator suggested offering the city the monies received for Title IV for payment of the Resource Officer. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Flahive to authorize Supt. Prusator to offer the city the Title IV Grant as payment for the School Resource Officer. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Jauch, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Prusator asked the board to approve the purchase of the Dr. Ed. Vehicle (2004) loaned to us by Schimmers’ for the price of $8240. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Burke to approve the purchase of a Dr. Ed vehicle from Schimmers’ for the price of $8240. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Jauch, and Bauer. No nays. Abstain: Holdenrid. Motion carried.
Prusator asked the board for any questions or comments on the proposal for Athletic Trainers from St. Margaret’s. Discussion followed. The coaches do not see the need for the added expense at this time. No board action required.
Prusator told the board there is a need to repaint the markings at the track. The MHS Booster Club has approx $1500 that can be used toward this expense with the school paying the remainder (approx $1500). Discussion followed. A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Jauch to approve the repainting of the track with monies from MHS Booster Club and School Funds. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Jauch, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Prusator asked the board for a motion to begin preparation of the 2006-07 Budget. A motion was made by Jauch, seconded by Holdenrid to appoint Supt. Prusator to prepare the 2006-07 Budget. The vote was unanimous by acclamation.
With no further business to discuss in open session; a motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Burke to adjourn into closed session for the purpose of 1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees; 2) discussion of sale/purchase of real property; 3) review closed minutes of April 17, 2006; 4) student discipline, and 5) discuss negotiations. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Jauch, and Bauer. NO nays. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned into closed session at approx. 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Phalen