MENDOTA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
Regular Board Meeting Minutes
December 19, 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, December 19, 2005 at 7:10 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.
Bauer introduced Ben and Brock Blankenhagen from the Mendota FFA. The FFA presented the members of the board with fruit baskets. The board thanked the FFA for their thoughtfulness.
Bauer asked the board for questions or comments on the Regular Board Meeting minutes of 11/21/05. A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Flahive to accept the minutes of 11/21/05 as presented. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, Vercimak, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Bauer asked the board for questions or comments on the Financial Reports:
1. Treasurer’s Report
2. Imprest Fund Report and Reimbursement
3. Activity Fund Report
4. Cafeteria Report
With no questions or comments; a motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Holdenrid to accept the Financial Reports as presented. 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 in regards to the Current Payment of Bills. Supt. Prusator asked the board to add to the Bills Payable List the addendum which the board was given at the beginning of the meeting. Prusator also told the board that the bill from Roake and Associates was part of the tennis court project. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Flahive to accept the Bills Payable List and Addendum as presented. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, Vercimak, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Fund balances were discussed with no board action necessary.
There were no Board Member Reports or Requests.
Bauer asked Principal Aughenbaugh for her report. Aughenbaugh reported that the Neumann Committee would like to spend $2,000 form the Neumann Fund for repair and maintenance in the Fitness Room. This is a one-time request as the Fitness Room equipment is in need of some upkeep. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Holdenrid to spend $2,000 of Neumann Fund monies for repair and maintenance of equipment in the Fitness Room. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, Vercimak, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Aughenbaugh asked the board to extend their appreciation to the Mendota Booster Club for once again donating monies for the Student Planners for the 2006-07 School year. These were used for the first time this year (05-06) and have been greatly utilized by the students.
Aughenbaugh told the board that once again Mendota High School Music Dept has done very well with the IMEA. 45 students selected for Vocal/Instrumental, 36 students selected for district level, 8 students selected for All-State, and 7 students were selected to the Augustana Honor Band. In addition MHS Jazz Band will participate in the upcoming Jazz Festival to be held in Bloomington.
Aughenbaugh also noted that semester final exams were held Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week. Students last day of attendance will be Wednesday, December 21, 2005.
Bauer thanked Aughenbaugh for her report and asked Supt. Prusator for the District and Business Report. Prusator told the board action was necessary to approve the Tax Levy. 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 told the board that action was necessary for the Compliance with Truth in Taxation. A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Burke 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 told the board that action was necessary to approve Abatement of Bonds from TIF Funds resident in OM Fund and approve related transfers. Discussion followed. Vercimak asked Prusator to check with city for the specific TIF Intergovernmental Agreement pertaining to this issue. Prusator told the board that he would look into this agreement. A motion was made by Vercimak, seconded by Flahive to approve the Abatement of Bonds from TIF Funds resident in OM Fund and approve related transfers. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, Vercimak, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
Prusator told the board that the AED machine has been ordered. Training of 14 staff members (crisis team) will be done once the machine has been received.
Prusator mention to the board that the National School Board Convention will be held in Chicago this year. It will be sometime in March, 2006. If interested please see him sometime soon.
Bauer thanked Prusator for his reports. With no further business needing to be done in open session; a motion was made by Bauer, seconded by Burke to adjourn into closed session for the purposes of 1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees; 2) discuss sale/purchase of real property; 3) negotiations; and 4) review closed meeting minutes of November 21, 2005. Upon roll call the following vote was recorded: Ayes: Burke, Flahive, Holdenrid, Strouss, Vercimak, and Bauer. No nays. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned into closed session at approx. 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Phalen
Board Recording Secretary