MENDOTA
TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
Regular Board
Meeting Minutes
October 17,
2005
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, October 17, 2005 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, Strouss, and Bauer.
Bauer asked for questions or comments on the minutes of the Budget Hearing of September 19, 2005 and the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 19, 2005. With no questions or comments a motion was made by Strouss, seconded by Flahive to approve as presented the minutes of the September 19, 2005 Budget Hearing and Regular Board meeting. The vote was unanimous by acclamation.
Bauer asked the board to look at the following Financial Reports
6.1 Treasurer’s Report
6.2 Imprest Fund Report and Reimbursement
6.3 Activity Fund Report
6.4 Cafeteria Report
Prusator stated that most of the items on the Imprest Report were for Volleyball and Football officials. It was also noted that Burke and Strouss would abstain from voting on the Imprest Report. Prusator told the board the Mrs. Pollard (cafeteria supervisor) applied for and received a grant from the State of Illinois for approx. $2500. This grant will be used to facilitate the Breakfast Program that MHS provides the students. Prusator commended Mrs. Pollard for her efforts. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Flahive to approve the Imprest Fund Report and Reimbursement. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Flahive, Holdenrid, and Bauer. No nays. Abstain: Burke and Strouss. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Burke to approve the Treasurer’s Report, Activity Fund Report, and Cafeteria Report as presented. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Bauer asked for questions or comments with regard to the Current Bills Payable List. Prusator asked the board to also include the addendum which was handed out at the beginning of the meeting. These bills came in after the packets were distributed, but need to be paid before the November Board Meeting. These bills are Pitney Bowes (postage) $1016.99, Commonwealth Edison (bus garage electricity) $444.84, and McConville Auction Service (R.E. Auction Advertising) $637.16. A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Holdenrid to accept the Bills Payable List and the addendum to the list.
Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Bauer asked for questions or comments on the current fund balances. Prusator told the board that and additional $2.9 million was recently invested with PMA. PMA has been a very good move for the high school. Bauer agreed that PMA was a wise choice by the board.
Bauer asked Prin. Aughenbaugh for her report. Aughenbaugh reported on the following items:
A. Faculty In-Service was held 10/7/2005. Mendota High School was a host site for the ROE. Aughenbaugh thanked the Student Council volunteers and the Madrigals for their services during that day.
B. 2005 School Report Card data will be available on 10/31/05. Discussion followed. MHS met AYP again this year.
C. Homecoming Week was celebrated the week of Sept 26. Ms. Stevens is the new sponsor for Student Council. With help from Mrs. Engstrom, she and the Student Council helped make it a big success.
D. IMEA District Selections were held 10/8/05 in Geneseo. 36 students from MHS qualified for various events. Aughenbaugh commended the Music Dept with their success at this event.
Bauer thanked Aughenbaugh for her report and asked Supt. Prusator for the District and Business Report.
Prusator reported to the board that it was once again time to let bids for Snow Removal for the upcoming winter months. A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Flahive to let bids for Snow Removal for the 05-06 winter months. The vote was unanimous by acclamation.
Prusator told the board that MHS is the recipient of a Small Rural Achievement Grant in the amount of $37,725. There are several items which are being discussed for the use of this grant money:
1. Upgrading computers in the General Use Lab
2. Other options which are being researched and will be presented at the November board meeting.
Prusator explained that the funds from this grant are to be utilized as our other Title Funds are used.
Prusator reported that the audit for FY05 has been completed. Prusator handed out the final audit report. Prusator told the board that Russ Rumbold from Gorenz and Assoc. will be here at the November 21st board meeting to discuss the audit. Prusator asked the board to look over the report and to bring any questions to the November meeting.
Prusator told the board he had received word from the Area Career Center in LaSalle that we will be receiving a bill for a portion of the Welding Ventilation System which is in need of replacement. The cost to MHS will be $9,000. Prusator stated that board action was necessary as this would be paid out of Health/Life Safety. A motion was made by Burke, seconded by Strouss to approve the payment of $9,000 for the ACC Welding Ventilation System from the Health/Life Safety fund. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Prusator discussed with board the Secure You Schools Grant which has been applied for. This grant is a matching funds grant ($15,000) which would allow MHS to purchase additional security cameras to provide better security for the school. A motion was made by Flahive, seconded by Holdenrid to accept the matching fund grant for the purpose of purchasing additional security cameras. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Prusator added before the end of his report; that Report Card Pickup will be November 3rd & 4th. Parents will have to pickup the report cards at the school.
With no further business 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 or students; 2) discussion of sale of real property; and 3) review closed meeting minutes of September 19t, 2005. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned into closed session at approx. 7:35 p.m.
The meeting returned to open session at approx. 8:00 p.m. Roll call to open session was done. In attendance were: Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, and Bauer.
The following motions were made following closed session.
A motion was made by Burke, seconded by Holdenrid to accept the resignation of Ms. Pinter as Asst Girls Track Coach. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Bauer appointed Strouss to be on the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee shall be comprised of:
Roger Flahive-Chairman
Kurt Holdenrid
Jim Strouss
A motion was made by Burke, seconded by Holdenrid to accept the resignation of Mrs. House as Enviro Club Sponsor. The vote was unanimous by acclamation.
With no further business to be discussed; a motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Strouss to adjourn the meeting. The vote was unanimous by acclamation. The meeting adjourned at approx. 8:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Debbie Phalen
Board Recording Secretary