MENDOTA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
Regular Board Meeting Minutes
December 17, 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, December 17, 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: Vercimak, Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Ayers, and Bauer.
Bauer asked for a motion to amend the agenda. The amendments were as follows:
IX – F. Let Bids for Greenhouse Project.
IX – G. Hume Donation
A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Vercimak to amend the agenda. The vote was unanimously in favor by acclamation.
Bauer introduced Mendota FFA Members, Haley Sack, and Emily Beatty, who attended to address the board. Sack and Beatty thanked the board on behalf of the FFA for their continued support of the Mendota FFA Chapter. The FFA presented the board members fruit baskets for the holidays. Bauer and the board thanked the FFA members for the baskets.
Bauer asked for questions or comments on the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2007. A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Flahive to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2007 as presented. The vote was unanimously in favor by acclamation.
The Special Meeting Minutes of December 13, 2007 were tabled until the January 22, 2008 board meeting.
Bauer asked for questions or comments on the Financial Reports.
Supt. Prusator asked the board for a motion that would allow the investment of approx. $16, 304.20 of Student Fund Activity monies to garner a better interest rate. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Flahive, seconded by Vercimak to approve the investment of $16,304.20 of the Student Fund monies in order to allow for a better rate of investment. Upon roll call, the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Ayers, Vercimak, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Bauer asked the board for additional questions or comments on the remaining Financial Reports. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Holdenrid to approve the following reports as presented: Treasurer’s Report, Activity Fund Report, and Cafeteria Report. Upon roll call, the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Ayers, Vercimak, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Burke to approve the Imprest Fund Report and Reimbursement as presented. Upon roll call, the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Burke, Holdenrid, Ayers, Vercimak, and Bauer. Flahive abstained. No nays. Motion carried.
Bauer asked for questions or comments with regard to the Current Payment of Bills. Supt. Prusator asked that the payment to Roxana CUSD be changed to Darlene Ayers. This reflects the charge of a Board Convention room to Darlene Ayers personal credit card. Vercimak asked about the amount that is charged by Aramark Company for uniform rental and cleaning supplies. Prusator noted that when the Aramark contract is up for renewal, other companies will also be researched. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Flahive, seconded by Holdenrid to approve the Current Payment of Bills with the change of Roxana CUSD to Darlene Ayers. Upon roll call, the following vote was recorded: Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, and Vercimak. Ayers and Bauer abstained. No nays. Motion carried.
No board action required with respect to Fund Balance Report.
There were no Board Member Reports or Requests.
Bauer asked Principal Aughenbaugh for her report.
Aughenbaugh reported on the following items:
Bauer thanked Aughenbaugh for her report and asked Supt. Prusator to present the District and Business Reports.
Prusator stated that a motion was necessary to approve the 2007 Tax Levy. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Flahive to approve the 2007 Tax Levy as presented to the board by Supt. Prusator. Upon roll call, the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Ayers, Vercimak, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Prusator told the board that a motion was needed to approve the abatement of $96,493.75 from the Operation and Maintenance Fund for the Alternative Revenue Bond. A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Burke to approve the abatement as presented. Upon roll call, the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Ayers, Vercimak, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Prusator asked the board to look over the proposal from ICVH on the subject of an Athletic Trainer. This trainer would be provided to MHS at no cost to the district. Discussion followed. It was discussed that after one year to see the results of injuries with regard to student athletes. Also what training and coaching was given to the students to prevent and heal injuries. Further discussion followed. A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Flahive to approve the agreement with IVCH and to request reports pertaining to students and injuries at the end of the 1-year contract. The vote was unanimously in favor by acclamation.
Prusator reported to the board the Fire Alarm Monitoring situation. A change in the 911 system will require a monitoring fee to be paid for by MHS. In researching the changes, it was found that the Main Bldg and Ag Bldg have separate monitoring systems. The Alarm and Monitoring systems could be tied together for a cost of approx $4000 to $4200. This would allow the monitoring of both systems for $420. If they are not tied together, there would be a monitoring fee of $840. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Flahive, seconded by Holdenrid to approve the $4000-$4200 expense to enhance the monitoring and tie both systems together. Further discussion followed. Upon roll call, the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Ayers, and Bauer. Vercimak voted nay. Motion carried.
Prusator asked the board to look over the Graduation Requirement Revisions from the attorney. This will be the 1st reading for the Graduation Requirement Revisions. The 2nd reading will be at the January 22, 2008 Board Meeting.
Prusator asked for a motion to Let Bids for the Greenhouse Project. Discussion followed. The school architect will look at bids. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Burke, seconded by Flahive to Let Bids for the Greenhouse Project. Upon roll call, the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Ayers, Vercimak, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Prusator told the board that MHS has received the final donation from the Hume Foundation. This donation will be used to benefit as many students at MHS as possible. The board recognized Mr. Hume for his financial generosity over the many years to MHS.
With no further business to conduct 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; and 2) review closed meeting minutes of November 19, 2007.
The vote was unanimously in favor by acclamation.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Phalen
Board Recording Secretary