Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education met Nov. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
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., 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, Joseph M. Kosteck, Richard C. LaCien, Jr., and Christopher M. Lucchetti.
Members present on Conference Call: Beth Janus-Doyle, and Deadra W. Stokes. A quorum was established.
Absent: None.
Also present: R. Scott Tingley, Superintendent; Bradley Cauffman, Assistant Superintendent of Business/CSBO; Cheryl Kay, Director of Technology; Kelly Luzzo, Director of Finance; Robert Schiffbauer, Director of Personnel, 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
Superintendent Tingley informed the Board that he spoke on the telephone with Mr. Barnes regarding his public comment last month.
C. Presentations
1. Curriculum and Instruction Update: SEL
Aimee Feehery provided a taped presentation for Board Goal Update Social Emotional learning (SEL). Noting during this time of COVID the need is greater to reach out to students with the focus on SEL. Lincoln-Way’s SEL task force consists of two professionals from each building. Administration obtained a new Social Emotional Data Platform from Panorama Education, this tool will be used now to identify any students having issues. In the future Panorama will also be used for college and career readiness tracking. Dr. Feehery offered responses from students to Panorama and showed how the task force reaches out to each student.
2. FY 2019-2020 Audit Report
Katie Napier, and David Meyer, from WRDR, Wermer, Rogers, Doran & Ruzon, LLC, presented the findings of the FY 2019-2020 Audit Report. Ms. Napier noted, the District's business office staff played an essential role in the timely delivery of the audited basic financial statements. All information requested by the audit staff was made available. District staff members were professional and helpful in providing requested documents to the auditors.
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, the District governmental funds reported a combined all funds surplus of $4,614,100. The operating funds surplus of $3,970,980 exceeds the Board of Education adopted fund balance policy that requires the District achieve a 3% operating funds surplus each year. At June 30, 2020, the District has repaid all current year outstanding tax anticipation warrants. The total fund balances increased 19.7% in fiscal year 2020.
The independent auditor’s report expressed unmodified opinions on the modified cash basis basic financial statements of the District for the year ended June 30. 2020. No material weaknesses were disclosed during the audit of the financial statements. No significant deficiencies that were not considered to be a material weakness were disclosed during the audit of the financial statements. No instances of noncompliance material to the financial statements of the District, which would be required to be reported in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, were disclosed during the audit. The District continues to strengthen its financial position.
3. District Health Insurance
Dave Stumm, and Steve Hogan of Stumm Insurance, LLC provided a live Web Review of Benefit Plan Performance to the Board. Dave Stumm discussed insurance terminology, stop loss protection, and performance of PPO, HMO, and Dental plans offered to Lincoln-Way employees. He noted the plan is doing well. Next year comparisons will be better when COVID restrictions are lifted.
D. Consent Agenda
Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes from October 15, 2020.
Approval of the Payroll(s) from October 20, 2020, and November 5, 2020.
Approval of the District 210 Advisory Meeting Minutes from October 12, 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, Richard C. LaCien, Jr., Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
E. Action Items
1. Presentation of Invoices from October 16, 2020, through November 19, 2020
Motion to approve the Invoices from October 16, 2020, through November 19, 2020, in the amount of $2,667,475.03 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 October 2020
Motion to approve the Treasurers Report for October 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 October 31, 2020, the district recognized revenues of $4,115,451.23 and expended $6,582,426.21. The total actual cash balance was $51,715,812.94. The All Funds fund balance was positive $51,715,812.94, accounting for loans outstanding.
3. Student Activities Report for October 2020
Motion to approve the Student Activities Report for October 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.
Superintendent Tingley reported for the month ended October 31, 2020, the total student activity fund balance is $2,100,761.17 with revenues of $134,055.35 and expenditures of $103,610.47. Cheerleaders Central has a negative balance due to a fundraising timing difference.
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 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.
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 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.
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. Resolution to Approve IMRF Benefit Protection Leave
Motion to approve the Resolution for IMRF Benefit Protection Leave, 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.
The Board discussed the need for this Resolution with Rob Schiffbauer, Director of Personnel.
F. Informational Items
1. Report of the Lincoln-Way Special Education District 843 Governing Board Meeting held October 27, 2020
Member Stokes attended the meeting stating the group discussed a program from the Will County Department of Health creating a COVID testing sight on premises.
2. FOIA Requests
Superintendent Tingley presented a report of three FOIA requests from October 16, 2020, through November 12, 2020.
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 December, Positive Peer Influence. Young people surround themselves with those who model responsible behavior.
6. District 210 Advisory
Superintendent Tingley discussed the potential change to the school calendar, changing snow and cold days to remote e-learning days. The group will bring more information to the Board in the coming months.
7. Enrollment Report
Superintendent Tingley noted the Enrollment report in the backup materials. He said there is a slight decline in enrollment at the elementary level, with no major shifts.
8. Legislative Report – None.
9. Superintendent’s District Report
Superintendent Tingley discussed the need to go to full remote learning until the Martin Luther King Holiday having classes resume on January 19, 2021. Noting significant spread in the community and many absences by students, teachers and staff, due to quarantine.
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 8:53 P.M. to discuss, The Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Employees; Collective Negotiating; Establish Sale or Lease Price of Real Estate; and
Consider Sale or Purchase of Securities, Investments, or Investment Contracts. 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. 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.
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 November 19, 2020, at 10:02 P.M. Resolution: Motion to adjourn. Motion by Richard C. LaCien, Jr., 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.
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