Beecher Community Unit School District 200U Board met Nov. 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
President Larry Hermen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: J. Karla Wcisel, Juan Hernandez, Julie Papas, Ronald S. Mazurek, and Larry Hermen were present. The absences of Liz Dousias and Paul Goldrick were noted.
Also present: Brad Cox, Marla Heldt, Jack Gaham, Mike Meyer, Nicole Black, Mike Peters, John Michalesko, Gassensmith & Michalesko, Ltd., Kelly Falaney, Jody Olson, Diana Jerkatis, Jenn Hancock, Laura Irwin, Michelle Tiltges, Kacy & Shane Malecha, Ed Palmisano, Janet Paulmeier, and Julie Cleary,
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion was made by Wcisel and seconded by Hernandez to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2019, as presented. Roll Call: Wcisel, Hernandez, Papas, Mazurek, and Hermen voted yes, motion carried.
A motion was made by Wcisel and seconded by Papas to approve the Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes of October 30, 2019, as presented. Roll Call: Hernandez, Papas, Mazurek, Hermen, and Wcisel voted yes, motion carried.
A motion was made by Papas and seconded by Wcisel to approve the Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of October 30, 2019, as amended. Roll Call: Mazurek, Goldrick, Hermen, Wcisel, Hernandez, and Papas voted yes, motion carried.
A motion was made by Wcisel and seconded by Hernandez to approve the Finance Committee meeting Minutes of November 6, 2019, as amended. Roll Call: Papas, Mazurek, Goldrick, Hermen, Wcisel, and Hernandez voted yes, motion carried.
A motion was made by Wcisel and seconded by Goldrick to approve the Executive Session Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2019, as presented. Roll Call: Hernandez, Papas, Mazurek, Goldrick, Hermen, and Wcisel voted yes, motion carried.
After inquiries, motion was made by Goldrick and seconded by Papas to approve the November 2019 expenses as presented. Roll Call: Hernandez, Papas, Mazurek, Goldrick, Hermen, and Wcisel voted yes, motion carried.
Dousias arrived at 7:11 pm.
Junior high athletes were recognized from the junior high boys cross country team. Also the junior high girls softball state champions were recognized. Recognized from the high school was girls state golf qualifier, Emily Hayhurst. The high school girls cross country team qualified for state as well. All athletes and coaches were applauded for outstanding seasons and making Beecher 200U proud.
Treasurer, Michael Peters gave the Treasurer’s Report. The balance of all funds for October 31, 2019, was $15,084,984.88, which includes a $5,000.00 balance for Imprest Fund (revolving fund). The balance in First Community Bank and Trust Super Now Account was $535,467.53, with outstanding checks in the amount of ($117,961.42) a 10/31 IDOR payroll adjustment of ($12,918.48), and a 10/31 Omni Financial adjustment of ($4,735.00). Fund balances included the following: Education, $8,666,798.99; Building, $2,115,274.55; Bond & Interest, ($52,178.66); Transportation, $1,411,688.38; IMRF/FICA, $51,848.06; Working Cash, $2,428,083.98; Tort Fund, $159,653.67; and Life Safety $303,815.91. October 2019 receipts totaled $542,973.34. October 2019 disbursements totaled $4,051,472.27. Additional investment information was provided.
A motion was made by Mazurek and seconded by Dousias to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Roll Call: Papas, Mazurek, Goldrick, Hermen, Wcisel, Dousias, and Hernandez voted yes, motion carried.
John Michalesko of Gassensmith & Michalesko, Ltd was present to provide the Board a FY2019 Audit presentation. Board members addressed questions to the auditor.
During public comment, parent Ed Palmisano requested clarification on the matter of junior high soccer.
Superintendent Cox provided the information.
The administrators provided oral reports for each of their buildings.
Ms. Kelly Shine, Food Service Director was present to provide information relative to the lunch program.
A graph she provided the Board indicated the number of daily lunches served at each school. Numbers were lower at the junior high. She will work to increase those numbers by determining their food likes and dislikes.
There was no Old Business.
A motion was made by Wcisel and seconded by Goldrick to approve the employment of Ross Madden as High School Junior Varsity Baseball Coach for the 2019-2020 school year. Roll Call: Wcisel, Dousias, Hernandez, Papas, Mazurek, Goldrick, and Hermen voted yes, motion carried.
A motion was made by Mazurek and seconded by Papas to approve the FY2019 School Audit as resented. Roll Call: Dousias, Hernandez, Papas, Mazurek, Goldrick, Hermen, and Wcisel voted yes, motion carried.
Discussion took place regarding the Financial Projection. Mr. Cox indicated that the budget will be reviewed at the end of the year. This will be a structural piece moving forward. Concerns with the projection were shared and it was suggested to keep a pulse on the district’s expenditures and be cautious.
Superintendent Cox explained and summarized the 2019 Tentative Levy totaling $8,674,618.00.
Concerns with the information provided were discussed. The members were reminded that a levy hearing will take place before the next board meeting and levy must be adopted by the last Tuesday of December.
A motion was made by Dousias and seconded by Hermen to approve the 2019 Tentative Levy as presented. Roll Call: Hernandez, Papas, Hermen, and Dousias voted yes, Goldrick abstained, Mazurek voted present, and Wcisel voted no, motion carried.
Discussion took place regarding the purchase of 730 laptop cases, specifically the individual cost of each case. A motion was made by Papas and seconded by Mazurek to approve the purchase of 730 laptop cases costing a total of $14,800.74 from Rugged Protection, LLC. Roll Call: Papas, Mazurek, Hermen, Wcisel, and Dousias voted yes, Goldrick and Hernandez voted no, motion carried.
A motion was made by Mazurek and seconded by Papas to approve the purchase of a 2012 JLG 20MVL
Lift for a cost of $5,900.00 from Alexander Equipment of Bourbonnais. Roll Call: Mazurek, Goldrick, Hermen, Wcisel, Dousias, Hernandez, and Papas voted yes, motion carried.
After discussion, a motion was made by Paul Goldrick and seconded by Dousias to approve an hourly wage increase to $15.68 per hour for the assistant maintenance director position effective November 13, 2019.
Roll Call: Goldrick, Hermen, Wcisel, Dousias, Hernandez, Papas, and Mazurek voted yes, motion carried.
After discussion, a motion was made by Papas and seconded by Dousias to approve the Junior High Athletic Director Job Description as a first reading. Roll Call: Hermen, Wcisel, Dousias, Hernandez, Papas, Mazurek, and Goldrick voted yes, motion carried.
After discussion and a request for a list of custodial expectations regarding snow and ice removal, a motion was made by Dousias and seconded by Papas to approve the snow removal bid from Lange Excavating as presented. Roll Call: Wcisel, Dousias, Hernandez, Papas, Mazurek, Goldrick, and Hermen voted yes, motion carried.
Superintendent Cox explained the scope of work quote provided by Ideal Environmental Engineering for asbestos abatement. Discussion took place.
A motion was made by Mazurek and seconded by Dousias to accept the Area 1 (option 2) quote of $46,000.00 from Ideal Environmental Engineering as presented. Roll Call: Dousias, Hernandez, Papas, Mazurek, Hermen, and Wcisel voted yes, Goldrick voted no, motion carried.
Under other, Mr. Cox recognized School Board Member Appreciation Day to be celebrated on Friday, November 15th each year. Each member was given a small token of appreciation and a “Thank You” has been placed on the district’s website.
There were no items announced for the December 9, 2019, regular board meeting.
Upcoming dates were announced.
A motion was made by Dousias and seconded by Hermen to adjourn the meeting (9:09 pm). Roll Call:
All voiced yes, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
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