MENDOTA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL

Regular Board Meeting Minutes

December 18, 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, December 18, 2006 at 7:15 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, Strouss, and Bauer.  Absent:  Jauch.  Also in attendance were FFA officers and Sponsor. Supt. Prusator, Princ. Aughenbaugh, community members, members of the media, and Russ Rumbold from Gorenz and Assoc.

            Bauer introduced the FFA and sponsor, Jeff Landers for a presentation to the board.  The FFA members were in attendance to thank the board for their support in the events and activities that FFA participates in.  FFA members also gave fruit baskets to the board members.  Bauer thanked the FFA for their gift and report to the board.

            Bauer asked Supt Prusator to introduce teacher, Kevin Wohrley.  Prusator introduced Wohrley and congratulated him on his National Teacher Certification he was awarded this past week.  This is a great honor for MHS as well as Wohrley.  Wohrley talked to the board about his accomplishments and thanked the board for their support.  Bauer and the board congratulated Wohrley on his efforts.

            Bauer introduced Russ Rumbold, auditor for Gorenz & Assoc. for the FY06 Audit Report.  Rumbold gave the board a handout which explained the various financial findings and balances of the FY06 Audit.  Discussion followed.  Bauer thanked Rumbold for his time and details given to the board concerning the FY06 audit.

            Bauer asked for questions or comments on the regular meeting minutes of November 29, 2006.  A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Flahive to approve the regular meeting minutes of November 29, 2006 as presented.  The vote was unanimous by acclamation.

            Bauer asked for questions or comments on 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 Holdenrid to approve the above reports as presented to the board.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, Vercimak, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

            Bauer asked for questions or comments on the Current Bills Payable.  A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Holdenrid to approve the Current Bills Payable list as presented.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, Vercimak, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

            No board action required for Fund Balance Report.

            Bauer, during the Board Members Reports or Requests, thanked the board for their memorial gift given for his mother, Norma Bauer. 

            Bauer asked Principal Aughenbaugh for her report.  Aughenbaugh reported on the following items:

1.      Donations-MHS has received 2 AED machines from Mendota Community Hospital.

2.      Commendations-IMEA, IL State Scholars

3.      At-Risk Student Report-Discussion followed on the students being tutored and helped, and the various avenues in place for at-risk students to receive additional help.

4.      Parent Survey-administered during P/T conferences.  Information received during this survey will be used to monitor services at MHS.

5.      RSAC-Conference was held at Pheasant Run in St. Charles 12/4-5.  MHS received a scholarship from the ROE to allow teachers to attend.

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

            Prusator told the board that approval of the Tax Levy was necessary for the Tax Levy presented during the hearing.  A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Flahive to approve the Tax Levy as presented during the hearing.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, Vercimak, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

            Prusator asked for a motion to approve the Certification of Compliance with Truth in Taxation.  A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Flahive to approve the Certification of Compliance with Truth in Taxation.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, Vercimak, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried. 

            Prusator asked for a motion to approve the Resolution to Abate Money from Operation and Maintenance for Alternative Revenue Bond in the amount of $96,375.  A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Holdenrid to approve the Resolution to Abate Money from Operation and Maintenance for Alternative Revenue Bond in the amount of $96,375.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, Vercimak, and Bauer.  No nays.  Motion carried.

            Prusator asked for a motion to approve the 2006-07 Certified Seniority List.  A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Flahive to approve the 2006-07 Certified Seniority List as presented.  The vote was unanimous by acclamation.

            Prusator asked the board to table the Resolution for Enterprise Zone until January board meeting.

            Prusator asked for questions or comments in regards to the Spring Athletic Budget requests.  He asked the board to note that the total budget request was $1000 less than last spring.  Discussion followed.  A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Holdenrid to approve the Spring Athletic Budget requests as presented.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Ayes:  Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, Vercimak, and Bauer.

No nays.  Motion carried.

            Prusator asked for a motion to approve the early dismissal on 1/17/07 so that it coincides with the grade school early dismissal.  A motion was made by Burke, seconded by Flahive to approve the early dismissal on 1/17/07.  The vote was unanimous by acclamation.

            With no further business to discuss in open session a motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Holdenrid to adjourn into closed session for the following purposes:  1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees; and 2) review closed meeting minutes of November 29, 2006.  Upon roll call the following vote was recorded:  Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, Vercimak, and Bauer.

            The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                        Debra Phalen

                                                                        Board Recording Secretary