Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education met May 21.
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.
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.”
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, May 21, 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: Aaron P. Janik, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien, Jr., and Joseph M. Kosteck.
Members present by Conference Call: Beth Janus-Doyle, Christopher M. Lucchetti, and Deadra Stokes.
A quorum was established. Members absent: None.
Also present: R. Scott Tingley, Superintendent, (Conference Call); Bradley Cauffman, Assistant Superintendent of Business/CSBO; Cheryl Kay, Director of Technology; Robert Schiffbauer, Director of Personnel; and Linda Stone, Recording Secretary.
B. Recognitions
1. Read for a Lifetime Student Recognition
Librarian’s Aileen Koesche, Central; Jennifer Siemann, East; and Jennifer Bromann-Bender, West; provided lists of the students who accomplished the Read for a Lifetime Recognition. Lincoln-Way Students dominate the program in Illinois with 341 participants. Forty-two students accomplished the four-year club, reading at least four titles all four years in high school. Six students achieved the 100 titles club, reading all 25 titles on the list, all four years. The Board of Education congratulated the group.
C. Public Comment
Due to COVID, stakeholders may provide public comment in person in an Open Meeting or via email. Please email, lstone@lw210.org with your public comment and it will be read at the Board of Education meeting.
1. Public Comment – None.
D. Consent Agenda
Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes from April 16, 2020.
Approval of the Payrolls of April 20, 2020, May 5, 2020, and May 20, 2020.
Presentation of Invoices for April 17, 2020, through May 21, 2020.
Student Activities Report for April 2020
Personnel Reports – Resignations, Leaves, and Other Reports.
Personnel Reports – Retirements.
Interfund Loan Resolution.
Joint Agreement with District 843, Operations and Maintenance.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items.
Resolution: Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion by Aaron P. Janik, 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.
E. Action Items
1. Treasurer’s Report for April 2020
Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for April 2020 as presented. Motion by Richard C. LaCien Jr., second by Aaron P. Janik.
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 April 30, 2020, the district recognized revenues of $2,939,284.13 and expended $6,672,923.68. The total actual cash balance was $5,441,913.57. The All Funds fund balance was negative ($5,958,086.43) accounting for loans outstanding.
2. Personnel Report – Employment
Robert Schiffbauer presented the Employment report. Motion to approve the Employment report 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.
3. Second Reading: Polices
Motion to approve the updated Policies, as presented. Motion by Joseph A. Kirkeeng, second by Aaron P. Janik.
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.
The following Policies will be updated according to PRESS recommendations, 2:125; 2:160; 4:50; 5:35; 5:50; 5:60; 5:150; 5:210; 5:280; 6:135; 6:235; 6:280; 7:70; 7:90; 7:130; 7:325; 8:10; 8:30; 8:80, and 8:110.
4. Adoption of Proposed School Handbook Changes
Motion to approve the Adoption of Proposed School Handbook Changes, 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.
5. Graduation Requirement Adjustment for the Class of 2020
Motion to approve the Graduation Requirement Adjustment for the Class of 2020, as presented. Motion by Joseph A. Kirkeeng, second by Beth Janus-Doyle.
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.
Due to the COVID pandemic the administration requests to adjust the current Lincoln-Way graduation requirements. On April 27, 2020, Executive Order 2020-31 was issued allowing local school districts to modify or reduce their local graduation requirements for the Class of 2020. The rationale behind this order is to allow students, who may be unable to complete certain requirements due to the suspension of in-person instruction, to graduate.
Currently, Lincoln-Way students are required to have 22 total credits, the adjusted number of credits is 18, the State of Illinois guideline is 9.5 credits.
F. Financial Presentations
1. First Draft of FY 2021 Budget
Brad Cauffman provided the first draft of the Tentative FY 2021 Budget. It has been prepared using fund accounting as prescribed by Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) in accordance with state laws, regulations promulgated by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Please note that this version of the tentative budget compares FY 2021 budget to the FY 2020 budget. Once the final numbers are available for FY 2020 then the FY 2021 budget will be compared to FY 2020 actual results. This tentative budget mirrors the last five-year financial report presented to the BOE with the exception that State funding for MCATs has been reduced by 50% to reflect the fact that the district might only get 2 of the 4 payments for MCATs during FY 2021.
Beginning with this budget the district will begin a new process of “Pre-Funding” capital projects by transferring a set amount at the end of the fiscal year to Fund 60 Capital Projects Fund. Within this budget, the district is planning to transfer $2,225,000 to Fund 60 to fund the capital projects for fiscal year 2022. Future transfer amounts will depend on our available resources and capital needs.
G. Informational Items
1. Report of the Lincoln-Way Special Education District 843 Governing Board Meeting held April 28, 2020
Member Stokes discussed the deep cleaning at Pioneer Grove due to COVID.
2. FOIA Requests – None.
3. Building and Grounds Report
Superintendent Tingley noted the Building and Grounds report in the backup materials.
4. Asset of the Month
Superintendent Tingley reviewed the Asset of the Month for June, Youth Programs. Young person perceives that adults in the community value youth.
5. FY 2021 Budget Calendar
Brad Cauffman provided a detailed Budget Calendar to coincide with the Board of Education scheduled meetings.
6. Legislative Report – None.
7. Superintendent’s District Report
Superintendent Tingley shared information from ISBE regarding the 2019-2020 School Report Card. He reviewed the remote learning Summer School program for summer 2020; noting that some teachers may come into the classroom and present remote learning from that location.
8. Other District Business
9. Correspondence – None.
H. Closed Session
1. Adjourn to Closed Session
President Kosteck called for a motion to adjourn to closed session at 8:13 P.M. to discuss, Collective Negotiating. Motion by Aaron P. Janik, 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.
2. Return to Open Session
Motion to Return to Open Session, at 8:33 P.M. Resolution: Motion to adjourn. Motion by Aaron P. Janik, second 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.
I. Possible Action after Closed Session – None.
1. Action after Closed Session - None.
J. Other Business - None.
K. Adjournment
1. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the regular Meeting of the Board of Education of May 21, 2020, at 8:34 P.M. Resolution: Motion to adjourn. Motion by Aaron P. Janik, 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.
2. Next Meeting: June 18, 2020
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