Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education met March 19.
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 March 19, 2020
Executive Order issued by Governor Pritzker, March 16, 2020
“During the duration of the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation, the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120, requiring or relating to in person attendance by members of a public body are suspended. Specifically, (1) the requirement in 5 ILCS 120/2.01 that “members of a public body must be physically present” is suspended, and (2) the conditions in 5 ILCS 120/7 limiting when remote participation is permitted are suspended. Public bodies are encouraged to postpone consideration of public business where possible. When a meeting is necessary, public bodies are encouraged to provide video, audio and/or telephonic access to meetings to ensure members of the public may monitor the meeting, and to update their websites and social media feeds to keep the public fully apprised of any modifications to their meeting schedules or the format of their meetings due to COBID-19, as well their cities related to COVID-19.”
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, March 19, 2020, in the Central High School Knights' Round Table Hall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
After reciting the Pledge, President Kosteck welcomed those present.
3. Roll Call - Welcome Guests
Members present: Aaron P. Janik, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien, Jr., Christopher M. Lucchetti, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
Members present by telephone: Beth Janus-Doyle, and Deadra W. Stokes.
A quorum was established. Members absent: None.
Also present: R. Scott Tingley, Superintendent; Bradley Cauffman, Assistant Superintendent of Business/CSBO, and Linda Stone, Recording Secretary.
Public Comment
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes from February 20, 2020.
2. Approval of the Closed Meeting Minutes from February 20, 2020.
3. Approval to Hold the Closed Session Minute Summaries from June 20, 2019 through December 19, 2019.
4. Approval of the Payroll from March 5, 2020, in the amount of $2,575,844.51.
5. Presentation of Invoices for February 21, 2020, through March 19, 2020.
6. Approval of the Student Activities Report for February 2020.
7. Approval of the Personal Report – Employment.
8. Approval of the Personnel Reports – Resignations, Leaves, Other.
9. Interfund Loan Resolution.
10. Approval of the Board of Education Meeting Schedule 2020-2021.
11. Approval of District 210 Advisory Minutes from February 10, 2020.
12. IHSA Membership Renewal for the 2020-2021 school term.
13. Out of State Travel – LWE Scholastic Bowl to Georgia May 23-24, 2020.
14. Approval of Consent Agenda Items.
Resolution: Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion by Joseph A. Kirkeeng, second by Richard C. LaCien, Jr.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien, Jr., Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
D. Action Items
1. Treasurer’s Report for February 2020
Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for February 2020 as presented. Motion by Aaron P. Janik, second by Richard C. LaCien, Jr.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien, Jr., Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
Brad Cauffman provided financial reports. For the month ending February 29, 2020, the district recognized revenues of $2,011,055.98 and expended $7,127,300.84. The total actual cash balance was $5,196,286.57. The All Funds fund balance was positive $2,996,286.57 accounting for loans outstanding.
2. Probationary Teacher Non-Renewals
Superintendent Tingley presented the board the Resolution for Dismissal and Non-Renewal of Certain Non-Final-Year Probationary Teachers (2020), Trey Murray, and Kathryn Streck, resolution #2020-05. Motion to approve Resolution #2020-05, as presented. Motion by Joseph A. Kirkeeng, second by Christopher M. Lucchetti.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien, Jr., Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
3. Intergovernmental Reciprocal Reporting Agreements with Frankfort, Manhattan, Mokena, New Lenox, and Tinley Park
Motion to approve the Intergovernmental Reciprocal Reporting Agreements with Frankfort, Manhattan, Mokena, New Lenox, and Tinley Park, as presented. Motion by Richard C. LaCien Jr., second by Joseph A. Kirkeeng.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien, Jr., Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
Superintendent Tingley stated, the School District and the Village(s) have determined that it is in their respective best interests to establish a reciprocal reporting system regarding criminal offenses committed or alleged to have been committed by students that will comport with the requirements and limitations in the Illinois School Code, Illinois School Records Act, the Juvenile Court Act, and the Family Education and Privacy Rights Act.
4. Sourcewell Contract for Field Turf Replacement THE MOTION IS TABLED.
E. Informational Items
1. Report of the Lincoln-Way Special Education District 843 Governing Board Meeting held February 25, 2020
Superintendent Tingley noted the report in the backup materials.
2. FOIA Requests - None.
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 April, Sense of Purpose, Young person believes that their life has purpose.
6. District 210 Advisory - None.
7. First Reading – Registration Fees for the 2020-2021 School Year
Superintendent Tingley provided a list of fees for the 2020-2021 school year.
8. First Reading - Textbook Adoption
Superintendent Tingley, provided a list of thirteen new textbooks to be on display in the District Office for 30 days. The list includes, Residential Design Using Auto CAD 2020; Residential Design Using Autodesk Revit 2020; Teaching; Nutrition & Wellness for Life; Fundamentals of Physics; America’s Musical Landscape; Klasse! A1: Deutsch fur Jugendliche; Modern Welding; Autentico; The Language of Composition; Literature & Composition; World History and Understanding Economics.
9. Internet Safety and E-Rate Discussion
Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 participates in the federal E-Rate program, which provides significant discounts on our Internet Services, Fiber Optic WAN connections and services, as well as technology infrastructure component purchases. As a participant in the E-Rate program, we are required to teach Internet Safety and to have internet protection software in place to block access to harmful websites and images. Internet Safety is reviewed annually through the District Asset program with all students, and we utilize our firewalls to provide web content filtering. The District is required to acknowledge this in a public meeting and provide an opportunity for a discussion around any questions or concerns about Internet Safety.
10. FY 2021 Budget Calendar
Brad Cauffman provided the FY 2021 Budget Calendar.
11. Legislative Report
Superintendent Tingley provided a newsletter from Capitol Watch. He will keep the Board updated of any new information regarding Covid 19 from the Governor's office.
12. Superintendent’s District Report – None.
13. Other District Business - None.
14. Correspondence – None.
F. Closed Session
1. Adjourn to Closed Session – None.
2. Return to Open Session
G. Possible Action after Closed Session
1. Action after Closed Session - None.
H. Other Business - None.
I. Adjournment
1. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the regular Meeting of the Board of Education of March 19, 2020, at 9:07 P.M. Resolution: Motion to adjourn. Motion by Aaron P. Janik, second by Richard C. LaCien, Jr.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien, Jr., Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
2. Next Meeting: April 16, 2020
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