Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education met Feb. 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
MINUTES of a regular public meeting of the Board of Education of Lincoln-Way Community High School District Number 210, Will and Cook Counties, Illinois, held in the Knights’ Round Table Hall at Lincoln-Way Central High School Building, 1801 East Lincoln Highway, New Lenox, Illinois, in said School District at 7:00 p.m. on February 20, 2020
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 Kosteck at 7:00 P.M., on Thursday, February 20, 2020, in the Central High School Knights' Round Table Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
After reciting the Pledge, President Kosteck welcomed the guests in the audience.
3. Roll Call - Welcome Guests
Members present: Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien Jr., Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
A quorum was established. Members absent: Aaron P. Janik, and Christopher M. Lucchetti.
Also present: R. Scott Tingley, Superintendent; Bradley Cauffman, Assistant Superintendent of Business/CSBO; Laura Erlenbaugh, Director of Special Services; Aimee Feehery, Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Jen Hannon, Director of Community Relations; 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; Rich Wilkey, Director of Building and Grounds, and Linda Stone, Recording Secretary.
B. Recognitions
1. Presentation of National Merit Scholars
PPS Directors, Michele Newswander, Holly Pierson, and Jeanne Schaeffer introduced thirty-seven National Merit Commended students, ten National Merit Finalists, and two National Hispanic Recognition students. The Board of Education recognized their accomplishments.
C. Student Council Presidents
1. Student Council Presidents
Student Council members from each school discussed the latest events.
D. Public Comment
1. Public Comment – None.
E. Awards Presentations and/or Recognitions
1. Health Insurance Stand Alone Implementation
Representatives from Stumm Insurance, LLC, David Stumm, Jr., and Steve Hogan provided the Board with information regarding the transition from the Lincoln-Way Affiliation to Stumm Insurance. The only change beginning July 1, 2020, will be new ID cards for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield participants.
F. Consent Agenda
Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes from January 16, 2020.
Approval of the Closed Meeting Minutes from January 16, 2020.
Approval of the Payroll(s) from January 17, 2020, in the amount of $2,514,579.47, February 5, 2020 in the amount of $2,575,491.57, and February 20, 2020, in the amount of $2,556,890.68.
Approval of District 210 Advisory Minutes from November 11, 2019.
Out of State Travel - Lincoln-Way Central and West AFJROTC to Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, March 20, through March 22, 2020; Lincoln-Way East and Central Chinese Program to Italy, March 28, through April 5, 2020, alternate location from China; Lincoln-Way East, Baseball Team to Tennessee, April 1, through April 5, 2020; Lincoln-Way East, Varsity Wrestling, to Iowa, December 4, through December 5, 2020; Lincoln-Way, Central, East, and West Orchestra Students to Kentucky, and Tennessee March 27, through March 30, 2021; and Lincoln-Way, Central, East, and West French Students to Paris France, March 27, through April 3, 2021.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items.
Resolution: Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion by Richard C. LaCien Jr., second by Beth Janus-Doyle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien Jr., Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
G. Action Items
1. Presentation of Invoices for January 17, 2020, through February 20, 2020
Motion to approve the invoices from January 17, 2020, through February 20, 2020, for $2,152,382.51. Motion by Joseph A. Kirkeeng, second by Deadra W. Stokes.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien Jr., Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
2. Treasurer’s Report for January 2020
Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for January 2020 as presented. Motion by Deadra W. Stokes, second by Richard C. LaCien Jr.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien Jr., Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
Brad Cauffman provided financial reports. For the month ending January 31, 2020, the district recognized revenues of $2,734,710.90 and expended $20,302,476.09. The total actual cash balance was $8,212,531.43. The All Funds fund balance was positive $8,112,531.43 accounting for loans outstanding.
3. Student Activities Report for January 2020
Motion to approve the Student Activities Report for January 2020 as presented. Motion Richard C. LaCien Jr., second by Joseph A. Kirkeeng.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien Jr., Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
Superintendent Tingley reviewed the Student Activity Summary. For the month ended January 31, 2020, the total student activity fund balance is $2,116,258.73 with revenues of $263,636.78 and expenditures of $349,916.37. Administration is requesting Board approval for a new activity account; The LWC Anglers Club.
4. Personnel Report – Employment
Robert Schiffbauer presented the Employment report. Motion to approve the Employment report as presented. Motion by Joseph A. Kirkeeng, second by Beth Janus-Doyle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien Jr., Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
5. Personnel Report – Resignations – Leaves – Other
Robert Schiffbauer presented the Resignations, Leaves and Other report. Motion to approve the Resignations, Leaves, and Other report as presented. Motion by Joseph A. Kirkeeng, second by Beth Janus-Doyle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien Jr., Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
6. Personnel Report – Retirements
Robert Schiffbauer presented the Retirements report. Motion to approve the Retirement report as presented. Motion by Beth Janus-Doyle, second by Deadra W. Stokes.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien Jr., Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
7. Interfund Loan Resolution #2020-03
Motion to approve the Interfund Loan Resolution for the Education Fund to O&M and Transportation Fund, as presented. Motion by Joseph A. Kirkeeng, second by Richard C. LaCien Jr.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien Jr., Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
Brad Cauffman discussed the transfer of the sum of $700,000 from the Educational Fund of the District to the Operations and Maintenance Fund and $200,000 from the Educational Fund of the District to the Transportation Fund as loans in order to defray the necessary expenses of the School District. He noted that throughout FY2020 Administration will recommend several Interfund Loans to reduce the amount of Tax Anticipation Warrants. All loans will be repaid as soon as the 2019 taxes are collected.
H. Informational Items
1. Report of the Lincoln-Way Special Education District 843 Governing Board Meeting held December 17, 2019
Superintendent Tingley noted the report in the backup materials.
2. FOIA Requests
Superintendent Tingley referenced a report of FOIA requests from January 10, 2020, through February 6, 2020.
3. Building and Grounds Report
Superintendent Tingley noted the Building and Grounds report in the backup materials.
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 March, Positive Peer Influence, Young people surround themselves with those who model responsible behavior.
6. District 210 Advisory
Member Janus-Doyle said the group is discussing graduation designations.
7. First Reading: Board of Education Meeting Schedule 2020-2021
Superintendent Tingley provided dates for 2020-2021 Board of Education meeting schedule to coincide with the budget calendar.
8. Debt Restructuring Calendar
Brad Cauffman said that per the Board of Education request, administration asked PMA to put together a detail debt restructuring calendar that the Board could consider for phase 2 of the debt restructuring.
9. Legislative Report - None.
10. Superintendent’s District Report – None.
11. Lincoln-Way East Surplus Property
Brad Cauffman stated Board of Education policy 4:80 states: “The Superintendent or designee shall notify the Board, as necessary, of the following so that the Board may consider its disposition” to that end, the Superintendent has authorized the disposal of surplus music equipment from Lincoln-Way East that is no longer functioning properly or is substantially worn-out. The surplus equipment will be: 1) offered to all feeder elementary schools, 2) offered to students and staff for free, 3) recycled.
12. Other District Business
President Kosteck assigned, Aaron P. Janik, and Christopher M. Lucchetti to review the closed session minutes from June 20, 2019, through December 19, 2019.
13. Correspondence – None.
I. Closed Session
1. Adjourn to Closed Session
President Kosteck called for a motion to adjourn to closed session at 8:16 P.M. to discuss, The Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Employees, and Establish Sale or Lease Price of Real Estate.
Motion by Joseph A. Kirkeeng, second by Richard C. LaCien Jr.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien Jr., Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
2. Return to Open Session
Motion to Return to Open Session, at 9:05 P.M. Resolution: Motion to adjourn. Motion by Richard C. LaCien Jr., second Joseph A. Kirkeeng.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien Jr., Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
J. Possible Action after Closed Session
1. Action after Closed Session - None.
K. Other Business - None.
L. Adjournment
1. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the regular Meeting of the Board of Education of February 20, 2020, at 9:07 P.M. Resolution: Motion to adjourn. Motion by Richard C. LaCien Jr., second by Beth Janus-Doyle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien Jr., Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
2. Next Meeting: March 19, 2020
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