Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education met Aug. 13.
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 August 13, 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.”
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, August 13, 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., Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
Members present by Conference Call: Beth Janus-Doyle.
A quorum was established. Members absent: None.
Also present: R. Scott Tingley, Superintendent; Bradley Cauffman, Assistant Superintendent of Business/CSBO; Laura Erlenbaugh, Director of Special Services; 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. Public Comment
Due to COVID, stakeholders may provide public comment in person in an Open Meeting or via email. Please email, lstone@lw210.org by 5:00 P.M. with your public comment and it will be read at the Board of Education meeting.
1. Public Comment – None.
C. Budget Hearing
1. Public may address the Board of Education and Administration regarding the Proposed FY 2021 Budget
President Kosteck opened the Budget Hearing, asking if anyone had public comment; with no one responding, he called for a motion to close the Budget Hearing.
2. Close the FY 2021 Budget Hearing
Resolution: Motion to close the FY 2021 Budget Hearing. 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.
D. Consent Agenda
Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes from June 18, 2020.
Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes from July 13, 2020.
Approval of the Closed Meeting Minutes from June 18, 2020.
Approval of the Special Closed Meeting Minutes from July 13, 2020.
Approval of the Payroll(s) from June 19, 2020, July 2, 2020, July 20, 2020, and August 5, 2020.
Approval of the 2020-2021 Hazardous Busing Recertification.
Approval of the 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. Presentation of Invoices for June 19, 2020, through August 13, 2020
Motion to approve the Invoices for June 19, 2020, through August 13, 2020, in the amount of $3,469,645.14 as presented. Motion by Christopher M. Lucchetti, 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. Treasurers Report for June 2020
Motion to approve the Treasurers Report for June 2020 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.
Brad Cauffman provided financial reports. For the month ending June 30, 2020, the district recognized revenues of $38,558,272.72 and expended $8,049,855.33. The total actual cash balance was $27,775,435.85. The All Funds fund balance was positive $27,775,435.85 accounting for loans outstanding.
3. Student Activities Report for June 2020, and July 2020
Motion to approve the Student Activities Report for June 2020, and July 2020, 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.
Superintendent Tingley reported for the month ended June 30, 2020, the total student activity fund balance is $2,000,644.44 with revenues of $126,763.67 and expenditures of $303,308.53. For the month ended July 31, 2020, the total student activity fund balance is $1,984,198.36 with revenues of $96,504.99 and expenditures of $112,951.07.
4. Personnel Report – Employment
Robert Schiffbauer presented the Employment report. Motion to approve the Employment report as presented. Motion by Deadra W. Stokes, 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.
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 Richard C. LaCien, Jr., 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.
6. Personnel Report – Retirements
Robert Schiffbauer presented the Retirements report. Motion to approve the Retirement report 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.
7. Custodial Supplies Bid
Motion to approve the Custodial Supplies Bid, 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.
The district opened bids from seven vendors on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. The bid outlined multiple custodial supplies and requested vendors provide a unit cost and estimated annual cost per item. Central Poly Corp., Interboro Packing Co., Premier Supply Inc., Tri-K Inc., Unipak, and Valdes are the lowest bidders. Therefore, Administration is recommending that the Board accept the bids from these six companies for various items.
8. Adoption of FY 2021 Budget
Motion to Adopt the FY 2021 Budget, 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.
State law requires that the Board of Education make the tentative budget available for public inspection at least 30 days before adopting said budget and hold a public hearing on the tentative budget. The following timeline meets these state requirements:
July 13, 2020 – Board of Education passes FY 2020 Tentative Budget Resolution #2020-09 to establish budget hearing and put budget on display
July 14, 2020 – Publish public notice and put budget on display
August 13, 2020 – Hold public hearing on budget and take action on said budget The District Budget is prepared using fund accounting as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) in accordance with state laws.
Total Budget Revenue = $120,634,8007; 7.71% increase over prior year actual revenue
Total Budget Expenditures = $113,030,650; 5.25% increase over prior year actual expenditures
Net Change in Fund Balance = Surplus $12,604,150
Estimated Ending Fund Balance as of June 30, 2020, = $40,625,129
9. Adoption of 2020 Tax Levy
Motion to adopt the 2020 Tax Levy, as presented. Motion by Deadra W. Stokes, 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.
Annually the district sets a tax levy that provides the district with 76% of its total revenue. The setting of the annual tax levy is governed by The Truth in Taxation Law (the "Act"), School Code, Property Tax Code, and Property Tax Extension Limits Law (PTELL). Each of these laws has specific requirements that must be followed or a district’s tax levy could be found illegal.
Truth in Taxation Law (the "Act"): Requires that at least 20 days prior to the adoption of the levy, the Board of Education must estimate (determine) the aggregate levy for the year.
The following timetable will satisfy the requirements of the laws:
August 13, 2020 - Estimate the tax levy (tax levy determination)
August 13, 2020 - Adopt the 2020 tax levy resolution
August 17, 2020 - File the levy with the County Clerk
10. RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $25,000,000 Tax Anticipation Warrants in anticipation of the collection of taxes levied for the year 2020 by the Board of Education of Lincoln-Way Community High School District Number 210, Will and Cook Counties, Illinois, for educational purposes, the sale of said warrants to Old Second National Bank, the deposit of said taxes directly into a designated escrow account and the execution and delivery of a Tax Escrow Agreement in connection therewith. (Attached)
Click here to view Resolution 2020-13
Motion to approve the RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $25,000,000 Tax Anticipation Warrants in anticipation of the collection of taxes levied for the year 2020 by the Board of Education of Lincoln-Way Community High School District Number 210, Will and Cook Counties, Illinois, for educational purposes, the sale of said warrants to Old Second National Bank, the deposit of said taxes directly into a designated escrow account and the execution and delivery of a Tax Escrow Agreement in connection therewith., as presented. Motion by Aaron P. Janik, second by Deadra W. Stokes.
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.
F. Informational Items
1. Report of the Lincoln-Way Special Education District 843 Governing Board Meeting held June 23, 2020, and July 28, 2020
Member Stokes reported district 843 union is back in negotiations.
2. District 843 FY 2021 Budget
Superintendent Tingley explained this review is a formality, each district represented on the 843 Advisory Board approves the budget.
3. FOIA Requests – None.
4. Building and Grounds Report
Superintendent Tingley noted the Building and Grounds report in the backup materials.
5. Asset of the Month
Superintendent Tingley reviewed the Asset of the Month for September, Responsibility, students accept and take personal responsibility for their actions and decisions.
6. Policies – First Reading
Superintendent Tingley requested the board review the attached policy changes from PRESS.
7. Legislative Report
Superintendent Tingley discussed the new IDPH guidelines. This is a fluid situation, he is waiting for guidance from the state level.
8. Superintendent’s District Report
Superintendent Tingley noted the Pride of Lincoln-Way provided in the board packet.
9. Other District Business
President Kosteck assigned Member Kirkeeng, and Member LaCien to review the closed session minutes from January 1, 2020, through May 31, 2020.
10. Correspondence
Lincoln-Way West High School received a Thank-you letter from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for their commitment to the Pennies for Patients program.
11. 2020-2021 Reopening of School
Superintendent Tingley discussed new guidelines given by the IDPH which includes fourteen symptoms to watch for students, staff and family members. If a student or a family member exhibits one of the fourteen symptoms they need to quarantine for fourteen days at home unless they receive a negative Covid test or a diagnosis from a physician. The group discussed what to do in case of an outbreak and the cleaning of schools. Seven percent of the student population has requested remote learning.
G. Closed Session
1. Adjourn to Closed Session
President Kosteck called for a motion to adjourn to closed session at 8:34 P.M. to discuss, The Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Employees, and Collective Negotiating. 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.
2. Return to Open Session
Motion to Return to Open Session, at 8:52 P.M. Resolution: Motion to adjourn. Motion by Aaron P. Janik, second 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.
H. Possible Action after Closed Session
1. 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 August 13, 2020, at 8:53 P.M. Resolution: Motion to adjourn. 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.
2. Next Meeting: September 17, 2020
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