Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education met November 16.
Here is the minutes as provided by the board:
A. Routine Matters
1. Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210, Will County Illinois, was called to order by President Kirkeeng at 7:00 P.M., on Thursday, November 16, 2017, in the Central High School Knights' Round Table Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
After reciting the Pledge, President Kirkeeng welcomed the guests in the audience.
3. Roll Call - Welcome Guests
Members present, Aaron Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph Kirkeeng, Christopher Lucchetti, and Ronald Lullo. A quorum was established. Members absent: Christine Glatz, and Joseph Kosteck.
Also present: R. Scott Tingley, Superintendent; Bradley Cauffman, Assistant Superintendent of Business/CSBO; Tim Reilly, Assistant Superintendent; Aimee Feehery, Director of Instruction and Staff Development; Mary Harrison, Director of Special Services; Cheryl Kay, Director of Technology; Michael Leone, Director of Transportation; Kelly Luzzo, Director of Finance; Sharon Michalak, Principal, Lincoln-Way East High School; Brian Murphy, Director of Data, Assessment, and Innovation; Steven Provis, Principal, Lincoln-Way Central High School; Robert Schiffbauer, Director of Personnel; Monica Schmitt, Principal, Lincoln-Way West High School; Richard Wilkey, Director of Buildings and Grounds, and Linda Stone, Recording Secretary.
B. Public Comment – None.
C. Consent Agenda
1.Approval of the October 19, 2017, Meeting Minutes.
2.Approval of the Closed Session Minutes from October 19, 2017.
3.Approval of the Payrolls from, October 20, 2017, in the amount of $2,563,503.91, and November 3, 2017, in the amount of $2,516,316.93.
4.Approval of Consent Agenda.
Resolution: Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion by Aaron Janik, second by Christopher Lucchetti.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron Janik, Beth Janus Doyle, Joseph Kirkeeng, Christopher Lucchetti, and Ronald Lullo.
D. Awards Presentations and/or Recognitions
1. Student Council Presidents
Student Council Students from each school informed the board of the latest events.
2. Curriculum and Instruction Update
Tim Reilly presented a summary of the recently released State Report Card. The key points included: The final year of state-wide ACT testing (Spring 2016) saw Lincoln-Way students perform at their highest levels ever in the overall score and in reading, and in the top three performances in science, and English. The graduation rate for the class of 2017 was an all-time high of 98.3% graduating in 4 years. Lincoln-Way continues to grow in both Advanced Placement participation and success rate. 582 sophomores, 999 juniors, and 1122 seniors earned college credit during the 2016-17 school year at Lincoln-Way. Illinois has an increased reporting and focuses on subgroup performance – rather than overall school performance. In present and future school rankings, the performance of students of varied racial, economic, IEP, and language groups will weigh heavily in a school’s state ranking. We are working on new interventions for our Limited English Proficient (ELL) students and creating pathways for our IEP (Individualized) students to move successfully into the regular college prep courses whenever possible.
Christine Glatz arrived at 7:20 p.m.
3. 2016-2017 Audit Report
Katie Napier, the Audit Manager of the accounting firm of Wermer, Rogers, Doran and Ruzon, told the board there were no significant deficiencies or weaknesses in its financial reporting. She recommended the district develop a comprehensive manual for policies and procedures. Overall, she said the district has made a significant improvement in strengthening its internal controls and review procedures.
E. Action Items
1. Presentation of Invoices for October 2017
Motion to approve the invoices in the amount of $1,164,111.51. Motion by Christopher Lucchetti, second by Christine Glatz.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Christine Glatz, Aaron Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph Kirkeeng, Christopher Lucchetti, and Ronald Lullo.
Joseph Kosteck arrived at 8:04 p.m.
2. Treasurer’s Report for October 2017
Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for October 2017 as presented. Motion by, Christine Glatz, second by Beth Janus-Doyle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Christine Glatz, Aaron Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph Kirkeeng, Joseph Kosteck, Christopher Lucchetti, and Ronald Lullo.
Brad Cauffman provided the financial reports. For the month ending October 31, 2017, the District recognized revenues of $12,308,967 and expended $6,459,651. The total Cash Balance was $25,090,617 and total Fund Balance was $25,090,617 (accounting for warrants, loans outstanding, and two residential lots). He discussed evidence-based funding and cash flow timing issues.
The cash flow statement has been updated to include the October 2017 actual transactions. The changes to the report include 1). an updated draw schedule. The District only drew $2 million on November 1, 2017, due to extra payments from the State and lower expenditures. 2). Based on current assumptions, total draws are estimated at $20.9 million.
3. Student Activities Report for October 2017
Motion to approve the Student Activities Report for October 2017 as presented. Motion by Joseph Kosteck, second by Christopher Lucchetti.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Christine Glatz, Aaron Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph Kirkeeng, Joseph Kosteck, Christopher Lucchetti, and Ronald Lullo.
Kelly Luzzo reviewed the Student Activity Summary. For the month ended October 31, 2017, the total student activity fund balance is $2,340,054.97 with revenues of $491,188.41 and expenditures of $556,389.49. She requested the board approve activity accounts for boys and girls lacrosse.
4. Personnel Report – Employment
Robert Schiffbauer presented the Employment report. Motion to approve the Employment report as presented. Motion by Aaron Janik, second by Joseph Kosteck.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Christine Glatz, Aaron Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph Kirkeeng, Joseph Kosteck, Christopher Lucchetti, and Ronald Lullo.
5. Personnel Report – Resignations – Leaves - Other
Robert Schiffbauer presented the board with Resignations and Leaves and Other Reports. Motion to approve the Resignations, Leaves and Other reports as presented. Motion by Christine Glatz, second by Ronald Lullo.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Christine Glatz, Aaron Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph Kirkeeng, Joseph Kosteck, Christopher Lucchetti, and Ronald Lullo.
6. Personnel Report – Retirements
Robert Schiffbauer presented the board the Retirement Report. Motion to approve the Retirement report as presented. Motion by Beth Janus-Doyle, second by Christine Glatz.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Christine Glatz, Aaron Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph Kirkeeng, Joseph Kosteck, Christopher Lucchetti, and Ronald Lullo.
7. Consideration and Possible Action on Compensation for the 2017-2018 School Year
Superintendent Tingley explained a two percent increase for administration was already built into the budget. The raise is similar to those given to teachers and support staff. Motion to approve the Consideration and Possible Action on Compensation for the 2017-2018 School Year, as presented. Motion by Ron Lullo, second by Joseph Kosteck.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Christine Glatz, Aaron Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph Kirkeeng, Joseph Kosteck, Christopher Lucchetti, and Ronald Lullo.
8. 2018-2019 School Calendar
Motion to approve the 2018-2019 School Calendar, as presented. Motion by Beth Janus-Doyle, second by Aaron Janik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Christine Glatz, Aaron Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph Kirkeeng, Joseph Kosteck, Christopher Lucchetti, and Ronald Lullo.
9. Workers Compensation Renewal
Motion to approve the Workers Compensation Renewal, as presented. Motion by Christine Glatz, second by Joseph Kosteck.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Christine Glatz, Aaron Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph Kirkeeng, Joseph Kosteck, Christopher Lucchetti, and Ronald Lullo.
Brad Cauffman provided a comparison report for two companies, Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust and Illinois Public Risk Fund (present carrier). Illinois Public Risk Fund provides a grant for the district as an incentive to renew for the upcoming year, with the grant the savings are $73,632 or 13%. The board agreed to stay with Illinois Public Risk Fund.
F. Informational Items
1. Report of the Lincoln-Way Special Education District 843 Governing Board Meeting held October 24, 2017
Member Lullo told the Board that District 843 has been on task and preparing for the next meeting.
2. FOIA Requests
The District responded to 4 FOIA requests from October 12, 2017, through November 8, 2017.
3. Building and Grounds Report
Superintendent Tingley provided the Operations and Maintenance report and invited questions. President Kirkeeng thanked Rich Wilkey for his informative reports.
4. Community Relations Report
Superintendent Tingley provided the report of happenings throughout the district.
5. Asset of the Month
Superintendent Tingley reviewed the Asset of the Month for December: Positive Family Communication.
6. Fall Housing Report
Superintendent Tingley shared a report of enrollments in the feeder districts. He also provided a comparison of last year’s total enrollment. No major changes are expected next year.
7. Proposed Budget Calendar for FY 2019
Brad Cauffman presented a budget calendar for fiscal year 2019. A proposed Capital Projects plan will be brought to the board in March.
8. Policies First Reading
Superintendent Tingley asked the board to review the policies and revision descriptions, included are documents regarding a “Responsible Bidder Ordinance”. The policies will be brought for a second reading in December.
9. Legislative Report
Superintendent Tingley told the board he will continue to monitor a potential property tax freeze.
10. Superintendent’s District Report
Superintendent Tingley discussed the Pride of Lincoln-Way.
11. Other District Business – None.
12. Correspondence - None.
G. Closed Session
President Kirkeeng called for a motion to adjourn to closed session at 8:35 p.m. to discuss:
The Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Employees; Collective Negotiating, Student Disciplinary Cases, and Litigation. Motion by Joseph Kosteck, second by Christopher Lucchetti.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Christine Glatz, Aaron Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph Kirkeeng, Joseph Kosteck, Christopher Lucchetti, and Ronald Lullo.
H. Possible Action after Closed Session - None.
I. Other Business - None.
J. Adjournment
1. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of November 16, 2017, at 10:23 p.m. Resolution: Motion to adjourn. Motion by, Joseph Kosteck second by Aaron Janik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Christine Glatz, Aaron Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph Kirkeeng, Joseph Kosteck, Christopher Lucchetti, and Ronald Lullo.
2. Next Meetings: December 14, 2017, January 18, 2018, and January 25, 2017
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