Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education met Sept. 17.
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 7:01 P.M., on Thursday, September 17, 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, Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck. A quorum was established.
Members present by conference call: Beth Janus-Doyle.
Members absent: Richard C. LaCien, Jr.
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. 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
President Kosteck and Superintendent Tingley read emails received from parents.
C. Presentations
1. Curriculum and Instruction Update
Aimee Feehery shared the progress of remote and blended learning. She noted teams were created with thirteen departments that participated in a curricular lab and technology trainings. Brian Murphy stated that 6800 students are online in some capacity in over 1500 meetings. They both commended the efforts of students, faculty and staff during this challenging time.
2. AP Update
Brian Murphy provided a 2019-2020 overview of, online assessment which includes 3186 students enrolled in 6036 classes. 70% of enrolled students took an AP exam. He provided a list of National AP Scholars who scored four or five on eight or more AP exams; noting 848 students completed dual credit with Joliet Junior College.
D. Consent Agenda
Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes from August 4, 2020.
Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes from August 13, 2020.
Approval of the Emergency Meeting Minutes from August 18, 2020.
Approval of the Closed Meeting Minutes from August 4, August 13, and August 18, 2020.
Approval to Hold the Closed Session Minute Summaries from January 1, 2020 through May 31, 2020.
Approval of the Payroll(s) from August 20, 2020, and September 4, 2020.
Approval of the Consent Agenda Items
Resolution: Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion by Aaron P. Janik, second by Christopher M. Lucchetti.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
E. Action Items
1. Presentation of Invoices from August 14, 2020, through September 17, 2020
Motion to approve the Invoices from August 14, 2020, through September 17, 2020, in the amount of $2,656,125.31 as presented. Motion by Christopher M. Lucchetti, second by Aaron P. Janik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
2. Treasurers Report for July and August 2020
Motion to approve the Treasurers Report for July and August 2020 as presented. Motion by Christopher M. Lucchetti, second by Deadra W. Stokes.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
Brad Cauffman provided financial reports. Stating, the district’s actual net cash position was $12.2M better than the year prior due to the $4M return of health insurance funds, strong tax collections, and expenditures trending below average. Overall revenue is trending 4.4% ahead of the prior year due to health insurance monies, strong tax collections, etc. When you isolate the impact of the health insurance monies, revenue is still trending 1.2% ahead of the prior year. Overall expenditures are trending 3.8% below the prior year due to lower salaries, supplies, etc. Salaries are running below trend level due to reduced overtime, no extra bus run pay, etc. Benefits are trending at the prior year’s level. This is due to the district paying a few accelerated IMRF invoices on newly retired current or past employees. IMRF deemed employer contributions were to low based on the final retirement benefits.
3. Student Activities Report for August 2020
Motion to approve the Student Activities Report for August 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, Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
Superintendent Tingley reported for the month ended August 31, 2020, the total student activity fund balance is $2,097,663.70 with revenues of $267,600.29 and expenditures of $154,134.95. The negative balance for Chess Club, Central is caused by timing differences and should be resolved as the activity resumes this school year.
4. Personnel Report – Employment
Robert Schiffbauer presented the Employment report. Motion to approve the Employment report 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, 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 Deadra W. Stokes, second by Aaron P. Janik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, 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 Joseph A. Kirkeeng, second by Aaron P. Janik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
7. Graduation Honors Designations Recommendation
Motion to approve the Graduation Honors Designations Recommendation, as presented. Motion by Beth Janus-Doyle, second by Aaron P. Janik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
Superintendent Tingley provided a proposal from the District 210 Advisory Committee to determine the GPA range for Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Cum Laude Graduation
Honors Designations beginning with the Class of 2021. The recommendation is as follows:
Summa Cum Laude GPA of 4.5 and above
Magna Cum Laude GPA of 4.2 – 4.499
Cum Laude GPA of 4.0 – 4.199
This will encompass approximately the 22% - 25% of the graduating class.
8. Second Reading: Policies
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, Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
The following Policies will be updated according to PRESS recommendations, 2:220; 4:180; 7:40; 7:190; 7:340, and 7:345.
9. 2020-2021 Compensation Reports
Motion to adopt the 2020-2021 Compensation Reports, 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, Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
Rob Schiffbauer explained that the Compensation Report Public Act 96-0434 requires every school district in Illinois to create a current itemized salary compensation report for every employee holding an administrative certificate and working in that capacity. The law further requires that the Salary Compensation Report be presented at a board of education meeting prior to posting. The presented Salary Compensation Reports will be posted on the Lincoln-Way Community High School website before October 1, 2020.
In compliance with Public Act 97-609, as it appears in the Illinois School Code (5 ILCS 120/7.3), the district has prepared an IMRF Participant Total Compensation Package Report that details compensation components for staff having a total compensation of over $75,000.
10. Interfund Loan
Motion to approve the Interfund Loan, Resolution #2020-15, 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, Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
11. Ratification of the Amended Collective Bargaining Agreement to include Bus Drivers between the Lincoln-Way High School Board of Education District #210 and the Lincoln-Way High School Educational Support Professionals, IEA-NEA (LWESP) for 2019-2022
Motion to approve the Ratification of the Amended Collective Bargaining Agreement to include Bus Drivers between the Lincoln-Way High School Board of Education District #210 and the Lincoln-Way High School Educational Support Professionals, IEA-NEA (LWESP) for 2019-2022, as presented. Motion by Aaron P. Janik, second by Beth Janus-Doyle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, 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 August 25, 2020
Member Stokes had nothing to add to the draft minutes.
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 noted the Pride of Lincoln-Way in the backup materials.
5. Asset of the Month
Superintendent Tingley reviewed the Asset of the Month for October, Restraint, students believe that it’s important not to be sexually active or to use alcohol and drugs.
6. FY 2022 Budget Calendar
Brad Cauffman provided a FY 2022 Budget Calendar. He explained that annually administration creates a budget calendar for use as a planning document to address the following:
Ensures all legal / statutory laws and requirements are met regarding the district’s financial operations (i.e., budget and tax levy adoption, etc.).
Provides a road map for administration and the Board of Education (BOE) to follow, ensuring all financial operations are completed in a timely manner.
Defines and sets expectations for when financial items will be discussed and executed.
7. First Reading: Policies
Superintendent Tingley requested the board review the attached policy changes from PRESS.
8. Legislative Report
Superintendent Tingley discussed growth in the State of Illinois and budgetary challenges.
9. Superintendent’s District Report
Superintendent Tingley discussed COVID metrics from the Will County Department of Health.
10. Other District Business – None.
11. Correspondence – None.
G. Closed Session
1. Adjourn to Closed Session
President Kosteck called for a motion to adjourn to closed session at 7:52 P.M. to discuss, Collective Negotiating. Motion by Aaron P. Janik, second by Deadra W. Stokes.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
2. Return to Open Session
Motion to Return to Open Session, at 8:15 P.M. Resolution: Motion to adjourn. Motion by Joseph A. Kirkeeng, second by Aaron P. Janik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, 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 September 17, 2020, at 8:16 P.M. Resolution: Motion to adjourn. Motion by Joseph A. Kirkeeng, second by Aaron P. Janik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, Beth Janus-Doyle, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
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