Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education Met Dec. 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 7:00 P.M., on Thursday, December 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, Joseph M. Kosteck, Richard C. LaCien, Jr., and Christopher M. Lucchetti. A quorum was established.
Members absent: Beth Janus-Doyle, and Deadra W. Stokes.
In the absence of Secretary Janus-Doyle, Member Kirkeeng is assigned Secretary, Pro-Tem.
Also present: R. Scott Tingley, Superintendent; Bradley Cauffman, Assistant Superintendent of Business/CSBO; Cheryl Kay, Director of Technology; 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 – None.
C. Consent Agenda
Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes from November 19, 2020.
Approval of the Closed Meeting Minutes from November 19, 2020.
Approval of the Payroll(s) from November 20, 2020, and December 4, 2020.
Approval of Will County Transportation Consortium Agreement.
Out of State Travel, Lincoln-Way Marching Band to New York, NY, 11/21/2021 through 11/27/2021.
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, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien, Jr., Christopher M. Lucchetti, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
Member Stokes arrived at 7:03 P.M.
D. Action Items
1. Presentation of Invoices from November 20, 2020, through December 17, 2020
Motion to approve the Invoices from November 20, 2020, through December 17, 2020, in the amount of $2,357,807.25 as presented. Motion by Christopher M. Lucchetti, second by Richard C. LaCien, Jr.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien, Jr., Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
2. Treasurers Report for November 2020
Motion to approve the Treasurers Report for November 2020 as presented. Motion by Aaron P. Janik, second by Deadra W. Stokes.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, 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 November 30, 2020, the district recognized revenues of $3,435,558.35 and expended $7,355,744.54. The total actual cash balance was $47,795,626.75. The All Funds fund balance was positive $47,795,626.75, accounting for loans outstanding.
3. Student Activities Report for November 2020
Motion to approve the Student Activities Report for November 2020, as presented. Motion by Aaron P. Janik, second by Deadra W. Stokes.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien, Jr., Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
Superintendent Tingley reported for the month ended November 30, 2020, the total student activity fund balance is $2,046,497.37 with revenues of $98,314.66 and expenditures of
$152,578.46. Girls Bowling and Cheerleading Central have negative balances 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 Aaron P. Janik, second by Joseph A. Kirkeeng.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, 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, 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 Deadra W. Stokes, second by Joseph A. Kirkeeng.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien, Jr., Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
E. Informational Items
1. Report of the Lincoln-Way Special Education District 843 Governing Board Meeting held November 17, 2020
Member Stokes had nothing to add that was already stated in the minutes.
2. FOIA Requests – None.
3. Building and Grounds Report
Superintendent Tingley noted the Building and Grounds report in the backup materials.
4. Bond Update – Phase 2
Brad Cauffman discussed that administration asked PMA in February to put together a detail debt-restructuring calendar that the Board of Education could consider for phase 2 of the debt restructuring. The next large increase in the debt service payments is the 2006 Capital Appreciation Bond (CAB - $85,940,000 current debt, which are not callable and can only be refunded with taxable bonds or district cash. If Lincoln-Way North (LWN) does not sell by March 1, 2022 then PMA presented the option of using $2.9M of district reserves (cash) to lower this payment (2021 tax levy) until refinancing could be tied together with the 2013A callable bonds at the end of 2022. Please note: the 2013A bonds are callable January 23, 2023. This could be a good step to a better Moody’s rating.
5. Elementary Bus Contract
Brad Cauffman informed the Board that both Frankfort 157-C, and Summit Hill 161 have expressed interest in having District 210 continue to provide transportation services. In order to align the bus contracts with transportation agreements administration recommends that the Frankfort 157 C agreement expire 6/30/2024, and Summit Hill 161 agreement expire 6/30/2026.
6. Proposed Bus Lease with Midwest Transit Equipment
Brad Cauffman provided three options for bus leasing. The recommendation from the administration is that the Board of Education approve the five-year bus lease with Midwest Transit Equipment and Santander Bank, N.A. for $10,937 per bus annually for 32 buses.
7. School Report Card
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Education offered states a waiver of all federally required assessments, summative designations, and many reporting requirements for the Illinois Report Card for the 2019-2020 school year. School districts in the State of Illinois will be operating under the same Summative Designations as the 2018-2019 school year. All Lincoln-Way Schools will continue with the EXEMPLARY designation.
8. Assessment Update – SAT and PSAT/NMSQT
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Education offered states a waiver of all federally required assessments during the spring. The class of 2021 did not participate in the typical spring administration of the SAT Assessment, instead these students were tested on October 14, 2020. While these results will not be used in any of the state reporting for the 2020-2021 school year. Lincoln-Way continues to provide the PSAT/NMSQT Assessment to all 11th grade students. The overall growth from the previous assessment (PSAT 9, Spring of 2019) for the class of 2022 was 49 points
9. Emergency School Closing 2020-2021 School Year
During the 2020-2021 school year, school districts have the ability to conduct classes as long as certain safety protocols have been met. School districts have the flexibility to switch between different learning models based upon the needs of the school district. As we approach the winter weather, there is always a concern regarding emergency closings due to unanticipated weather. Emergency closing schedules will posted on the District Website.
10. First Reading: 2021-2022 School Calendar
Superintendent Tingley presented a draft of the 2021-2022 School Calendar for the Board to review.
11. Student Fees
Superintendent Tingley said the Finance office has been monitoring student fees. Activity and Parking fees will be an Action Item for the January Board of Education meeting.
12. First Reading: Policies
Superintendent Tingley requested the Board review the Policy changes proposed by PRESS, including the contingency plan for superintendent, assistant superintendent, and principals.
13. Community Relations Report
Superintendent Tingley noted the Pride of Lincoln-Way in the backup materials.
14. Asset of the Month
Superintendent Tingley reviewed the Asset of the Month for January, Resistance Skills. Young people can resist negative peer pressure and avoid dangerous situations.
15. District 210 Advisory – None.
16. Legislative Report
The administration just received new guidelines from the CDC regarding COVID quarantine. New guidelines are 10-day quarantine with a positive COVID test, and 7-day quarantine for exposure to COVID with no symptoms.
17. Superintendent’s District Report
Superintendent Tingley told the Board that Moody’s Investor Service has upgraded the District Bond Rating to Baa 1 Positive Outlook. This marks the third upgrade from Moody’s
since August 2019. Superintendent Tingley thanked the Board for their guidance as the district continues to improve their finances.
18. Other District Business – None.
19. Correspondence – None.
F. Closed Session
1. Adjourn to Closed Session
President Kosteck called for a motion to adjourn to closed session at 8:05 P.M. to discuss, The Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Employees; Collective Negotiating; and Establish Sale or Lease Price of Real Estate. Motion by Richard C. LaCien, Jr., second by Deadra W. Stokes.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, 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 Deadra W. Stokes.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien, Jr., Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
G. Possible Action after Closed Session
1. Motion that the Board of Education appoint Toriano Griggs as Principal at Lincoln-Way East High School for the 2021-2022 school year and authorize the superintendent to negotiate a contract aligned with the parameters discussed in closed session for consideration for approval by the Board at a future meeting.
Motion to appoint Toriano Griggs as Principal at Lincoln-Way East for the 2021-2022 school year, as stated above. Motion by Joseph A. Kirkeeng, second by Deadra W. Stokes.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien, Jr., Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
H. Other Business – None.
I. Adjournment
1. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the regular Meeting of the Board of Education of December 17, 2020, at 8:46 P.M. Resolution: Motion to adjourn. Motion by Joseph A. Kirkeeng, second by Richard C. LaCien, Jr.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Aaron P. Janik, Joseph A. Kirkeeng, Richard C. LaCien, Jr., Christopher M. Lucchetti, Deadra W. Stokes, and Joseph M. Kosteck.
2. Next Meeting: January 21, 2021
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