MENDOTA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL

Regular Board Meeting Minutes

June 26, 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, June 26, 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:  Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Jauch, and Bauer. 

 

            There were three items on the Citizens’ Agenda.  The first to address the board was David Raikes, Local Labor Union representative.  Raikes asked the board about their contractor hiring practices and other labor related issues. 

 

            The second to address the board was A+ Asphalt Maintenance.  They gave the board an overview of the business history and performance.  This company was awarded the bid for resealing of the parking lot.

 

            The third to address the board was a representative from Brennan & Stuart concerning Worker’s Comp & Property Insurance. 

 

            Bauer thanked all individuals for attending the meeting and addressing the board.

 

            Bauer asked for questions or corrections to the meeting minutes of May 15, 2006 and June 2, 2006 (Special Board Meeting).  A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Flahive to approve the open meeting minutes of May 15, 2006 and June 2, 2006 as reported.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Flahive, Jauch, Vercimak, Burke, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

 

            Bauer asked for questions or comments on the following reports:

 

6.1    Treasurer’s Report

6.2    Imprest Fund

6.3    Activity Fund Report

6.4    Cafeteria Report

 

            A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Vercimak to approve the above named reports as presented.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:

Flahive, Jauch, Vercimak, Burke, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

 

            Bauer asked for questions or comments on the bills payable list for June.  Discussion followed.  A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Jauch to approve the bills payable list as presented.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:

Flahive, Jauch, Vercimak, Burke, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

 

            No board action required on the Fund Balance report.

 

            Bauer asked for the Principal’s Report from Mrs. Aughenbaugh.  Aughenbaugh reported on the following:

 

            8.1A Summer School – Science, Remedial English, and Summer Dr. Ed.

            8.1B Registration Dates – August 7th-Seniors/Juniors August 8th-Fresh/Soph

            8.1C Textbook Purchases – Board Approval needed for the purchase of Small Engine Textbook and Modern Metal Textbook.  A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Flahive to approve the purchase of the Small Engine and Modern Metal Textbooks.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Flahive, Jauch, Vercimak, Burke, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

            8.1D Student Planner-06-07 planner being given to each student this year by Booster Club.  Planners will be available for purchase also for $7.00.

 

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

 

            Prusator told the board that fees for the 06-07 school year needed to be set and approved.  Prusator’s recommendation was that fees remain the same as last year.  Discussion followed.  During the discussion the price for lunches/milk and the athletic admission and tickets was discussed.  A motion was made by Flahive, seconded by Jauch to set the prices for the following items at the 05-06 rates.

 

            8.2A Registration Fee, Lab Fees and Participations Fees

            8.2B Lunch & Milk Prices

            8.2C Athletic Admission & Season Ticket Prices

 

Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Flahive, Jauch, Vercimak (with reservations), Burke, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

 

            Prusator asked for board approval on the Posting of Date, Time and Place of MHS School Board Meetings for FY07.  The meetings will be held the 3rd Monday of Every Month in the MHS Board Room at 7 p.m. with no meeting in July.  A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Jauch to accept the posting of Date, Time and Place of MHS School Board Meetings as presented.  The vote was unanimous by acclamation.

 

            Prusator asked for a motion to adopt the Labor Prevailing Wage Resolution.  A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Burke to adopt the Labor Prevailing Wage Resolution.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Flahive, Jauch, Vercimak, Burke, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

            Prusator asked for a motion to approve the Supplies and Capital Outlay budgets for FY07.  Discussion followed.  A motion was mad by Flahive, seconded by Bauer to approve the Supplies and Capital Outlay budgets as presented.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Flahive, Jauch, Vercimak, Burke, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

 

            Prusator asked for a motion to approve the Winter Athletic Requests for FY07.  Discussion followed.  A motion was made by Jauch, seconded by Flahive to approve the Winter Athletic Requests for FY07 as presented.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Flahive, Jauch, Vercimak, Burke, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

 

            Prusator asked the FY07 Preliminary Budget Report be tabled until more state information for FY07 was available.

 

            Prusator told the board that this was the 1st Reading of the Drug Testing Policy.  All extra-curricular students would participate.  Discussion followed.  No board action required at this meeting. 

 

            Prusator reminded all board members wishing to attend the IASB Joint Annual Conference, need to reply to Judy Forney ASAP. 

 

            Prusator asked the board to consider reletting the bids for the tennis courts.  The new bid specs would be for 6 tennis courts with 2 alternative courts.  Discussion followed.  A motion was made by Flahive, seconded by Jauch to relet tennis court bids for 6 tennis courts with 2 alternative courts.  The vote was unanimous by acclamation.

 

            Prusator asked the board to defer the W/C & Property Casualty proposal from Brennan & Stuart until a later date as there is not sufficient time to research the proposal before the deadline for insurance renewals.

 

            Prusator asked for a board motion to authorize payment of June bills in July and any bills that would need to be paid before the August board meeting.  A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Burke to authorize payment of bills in July and August as needed to avoid penalties or late fees.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Flahive, Jauch, Vercimak, Burke, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

 

            With no further business to discuss in open session; a motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Burke to adjourn into closed session for 1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees; 2) discussion of sale/purchase of real property; 3) review closed meeting minutes of May 15, 2006; 4) review unreleased closed meeting minutes; and 5) negotiations.  The vote was unanimous by acclamation. 

 

           

 

 

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                        Debbie Phalen, Board Recording Secretary