June 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. Roll Call
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IV. Audience
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V. Consent Agenda **
Description:
Minutes of regular meeting held May 21, 2020
June Bills Payable May Treasurer's Report |
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VI. Superintendent's Report
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VI.A. Hall of Fame **
Description:
The Hall of Fame Committee reviewed nominations for the past several weeks and recently voted for inductees. We are very excited to recommend approval of the following individuals for the Grant Community High School Hall of Fame 2020:
Mr. Steve Hill, GCHS Class of 1972 Mr. Fred Loffredo, GCHS Staff Member |
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VI.B. School Board Policy Modifications – First Reading **
Description:
I am recommending changes to the following School Board Policies based on direction from the Illinois Association of School Boards and legal counsel:
2:125 Board Member Compensation Expenses 2:160 Board Attorney 5:35 General Personnel Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act 5:60 Expenses 6:280 Grading and Promotion 7:70 Attendance and Truancy 7:90 Release During School Hours 8:10 Connection with the Community 8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property 8:110 Public Suggestions and Concerns These policies are listed for a first reading. The Board may hold them over for a second reading and potential approval next month, or act on them this evening. |
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VI.C. Final Calendar 2019/20 **
Description:
Recommend approval of the final calendar as presented.
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VI.D. Planning Update – Summer and 2020/21
Description:
I would like to provide the Board an update on our planning efforts for this summer as well as efforts underway to plan for the 2020/21 school year.
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VI.E. Fall Coaches 2020/21 **
Description:
The administration is recommending conditional approval of the fall coaching staff for 2020/21 as presented, subject to resuming allowable district sponsored activities.
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VI.F. Co-Curricular Sponsors 2020/21 **
Description:
The administration is recommending conditional approval of the co-curricular sponsors for 2020/21 as presented, subject to resuming allowable district sponsored activities.
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VI.G. Personnel **
Description:
Recommend the employment of the following individuals:
Recommend accepting the resignation letter the following:
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VI.H. Principal’s Report
Description:
Mr. Schmidt will give his monthly Principal’s Report.
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VII. Business Affairs
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VII.A. CLIC – Renewal of Workers’ Compensation and Liability Insurance **
Description:
We received our renewal for workers’ compensation as well as the liability insurance through the Collective Liability Insurance Cooperative (CLIC). Worker’s Compensation shows an increase of 7.33%, which is primarily due to an increase in our estimated payrolls and our experience modification factor. The liability/property/casualty package is increasing 5.84%, tied to increases in the renewals for the actual insurance package when CLIC went out to bid. Recommend approval of the Workers’ Compensation and Liability Insurance renewal as presented.
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VII.B. Resolution Authorizing Intervention in Proceeding Before the State Property Tax Appeal Board **
Description:
In the event that the District receives appeals of assessment of the property for tax year 2017 and we wish to intervene, the Property Tax Appeal Board requires this resolution which authorizes Scariano, Himes, and Petrarca, Chtd. to act as our legal representative. The resolution gives Scariano, Himes, and Petrarca, Chtd. the authority to file an intervention and then represent the Board of Education at the proceedings. This is an annual resolution which has to be approved each year with the new tax year listed. Recommend approval of the Resolution Authorizing Intervention in Proceeding Before the State Property Tax Appeal Board.
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VII.C. Facilities/Construction Update
Description:
I will have an update at the meeting for you on the parking lot construction project.
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VII.D. Booster Wish List for 2020/21
Description:
On Monday, May 18th, Jeremy Schmidt, Tom Ross, Casey Duval, and myself met with the Booster Club leadership to go over the requests for the Booster Wish List. I’m happy to report that the Boosters granted just over $32,000 to thirty-three different clubs, activities and sports. This past year was the first year the Booster’s implemented a new qualification. They have tracked each group’s volunteer hours for the year. Grants were made based on the requests as well as the number of volunteer hours that were contributed by each group.
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VII.E. Treasurer’s Bond for 2020/21 **
Description:
The treasurer is required by law to be bonded for 25% of the amount of monies they have custody of. The bond must be approved by the Board of Education and then filed with the Regional Office of Education. We have obtained a renewal on the bond. The bond is for $10,500,000 and the cost has decreased by $2,375 to a total premium of $9,975. I have attached the bond information for your review. Recommend approval of the 2020-21 Treasurer’s Bond.
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VII.F. Fees
Description:
Annually, we review the school fees that are charged to families to offset the cost of items currently supplied by the District for all students. Examples of such materials include textbooks, workbooks, consumables, art supplies, materials for science experiments, library resources, paper and copying costs, student screening materials, printer supplies, and other items. I’ve attached information from neighboring districts for comparison. I am recommending no change to the current fees as noted on the spreadsheet.
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VIII. Other Business
Description:
FOIA Request-ABC-WLS TV
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IX. Closed Session
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IX.A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)**
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X. Action Items from Closed Session Discussion
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X.A. Potential Board action regarding personnel **
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XI. Adjourn
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