Spring Valley Community Consolidated School District 99 Board of Education met March 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
1. Roll Call
Board of Education Members Present: Ray Nolasco, Trisha Harrison, Jack Kusek, Jim Faletti, Ted Urbanski, Tom Vallero, Jason Casford
2.Pledge Of Allegiance
3.Approval Of Regular Meeting Agenda
MOTION by Urbanski seconded by Kusek that the Board of Education approve the Regular Meeting Agenda.
Roll Call: Urbanski, Kusek, Harrison, Faletti, Vallero, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
4.Introduction/Recognition Of Special Guests
5.Public Comment, Correspondence, And Announcements
6.Consent Agenda
A. Approval of February 15, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of the Financial Report
C. Approval of the Treasurer’s Report
D. Approval of District Bills
E. Approval of Imprest Fund Expenditures
F. Approval of Activity Fund Expenditures
MOTION by Faletti seconded by Vallero that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda.
Roll Call: Faletti, Vallero, Harrison, Kusek, Urbanski, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
7.Discussion Only Items
A.Facility Report – SEDAC report-we got a 95% ranking, our average temperature is 70°, and one item that was incorrect was that date of the A/C unit that is above the south library.
B.Technology Report – Discuss 1:1 in action item.
C.Updated Cash Flow & Budget Watch-Revenues are at 75% with expenditures at 69%, most of the local taxes have been received, 62% of state aid received Ed Fund is at 2.59 million and Transportation is at 54,000
D.First Reading of Kindergarten & First Grade Proposed Report Card Changes for 2017-2018 –Shelly has given everyone a hard copy of the Kindergarten and First Grade report cards but they are also on the blog. They are standards based, will need to be reformatted on Teacher Ease. They will need to be approved at the next meeting.
8.Administrative Reports
A.Director of Curriculum/A.P. Report-PARCC testing began on 3/13, we are doing paper/pencil for everything. We will finish the last week of March.
ISA testing for grades 5 & 8 will begin on April 3rd. We have not received test results from last year.
B.Principal Report-Dodgeball Night on March 24th, 45 incoming Kindergarten students so far. Friday and Saturday our Special Olympians will be participating in the State Basketball Tournament.
We will be receiving the Illinois Student Assistance Program Grant. This is a 7 year grant, an advisor will work with 7th & 8th grade students on college and career readiness. The advisor will be provided by the State and they will work with Shelly on curriculum. There will also be opportunities for professional development for our staff.
C.Superintendent Report –The Foundation will be conducting the Stone Jug BBQ fundraiser on March 29th. There will be a Handbook Committee meeting on March 29th at 2:45 pm.
9.Action Items
A.Standards & Policies Regarding District 99 Board Members
B.Accept Tentative FY17 Amended Budget
MOTION by Vallero seconded by Urbanski that the Board of Education accept Tentative FY17 Amended Budget.
Roll Call: Vallero, Urbanski, Harrison, Kusek, Faletti, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
C.Set Public Hearing for the FY17 Budget for April 19, 2017 at 7:00 PM
MOTION by Kusek seconded by Casford that the Board of Education set Public Hearing for the FY17 Budget for April 19, 2017 at 7:00 pm
Roll Call: Kusek, Casford, Harrison, Faletti, Urbanski, Vallero and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
D.Direct the Superintendent to Place the Tentative Budget on Public Display for 30 Days as Required by State Statute
MOTION by Urbanski seconded by Vallero that the Board of Education direct the Superintendent to place the Tentative Budget on public display for 30 days as required by State Statute.
Roll Call: Urbanski, Vallero, Harrison, Kusek, Faletti, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
E.Approve FY18 Technology Plan
MOTION by Kusek seconded by Urbanski that the Board of Education approve FY18 Technology Plan.
Roll Call: Kusek, Urbanski, Harrison, Faletti, Vallero, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
F.Approve a 3-Year Technology Lease with Hometown National Bank
MOTION by Faletti seconded by Harrison that the Board of Education approve a 3-Year Technology Lease with Hometown National Bank.
Roll Call: Faletti, Harrison, Kusek, Urbanski, Vallero, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried,
10.Executive Session- Reference: 5 ILCS 120 (c) 1,14 7:55 pm
MOTION by Faletti seconded by Vallero that the Board of Education go into Executive Session.
Roll Call: Faletti, Vallero, Harrison, Kusek, Urbanski, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
Begin Closed: 7:57 pm
End Closed: 9:25 am
11.Possible Action After Closed Session [Employment issues and review of closed session minutes]
A.Accept the Resignation of Melissa Actis
MOTION by Kusek seconded by Urbanski that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Melissa Actis.
Roll Call: Kusek, Urbanski, Harrison, Faletti, Vallero, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
B.Accept the Resignation of Erica McPheeters
MOTION by Faletti seconded by Vallero that the Board of Education accept the resignation of Erica McPheeters.
Roll Call: Faletti, Vallero, Harrison, Kusek, Urbanski, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
C.Accept the Resignation of John Mestemaker with regret
MOTION by Harrison seconded by Kusek that the Board of Education accept with regret the resignation of John Mestemaker.
Roll Call: Harrison, Kusek, Faletti, Urbanski, Vallero, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
D.Accept the Immediate Resignation of Kristin Saylor
MOTION by Vallero seconded by Kusek that the Board of Education accept the immediate resignation of Kristin Saylor.
Roll Call: Vallero, Kusek, Harrison, Faletti, Urbanski, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
E.Approve Staff Moves for 2017-18 – Mike Wallace RtI (requested), Paula Toraason 3rd (requested) & Gina Ghighi Jr. High Special Ed (requested)
MOTION by Vallero seconded by Harrison that the Board of Education approve Staff moves for 2017-18 Mike Wallace RtI, Paula Toraason 3rd, & Gina Ghighi Jr. High Special Ed
Roll Call: Vallero, Harrison, Kusek, Faletti, Urbanski, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
F.Approve the Hiring of Janet Roche – 2017-18 Elementary Teacher
MOTION by Casford seconded by Faletti that the Board of Education approve the hiring of Janet Roche 3rd Grade Teacher.
Roll Call: Casford, Faletti, Harrison, Kusek, Urbanski, Vallero and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
G.Approve the Hiring of – Cassie Villarreal 2017-18 Special Education Teacher
MOTION Faletti seconded by Harrison that the Board of Education approved the hiring of Cassie Villarreal Special Education Teacher.
Roll Call: Faletti, Harrison, Kusek, Urbanski, Vallero, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried
H.Approve the Hiring of Special Education Teacher-Tabled
I.Approve the changes to Corri Heiden secretarial position making it a 10-month position.
MOTION by Kusek seconded by Faletti that the Board of Education approve the changes to Principal office Secretarial Staff positions with Corri Heiden Secretary position changed to a 10 month position and Michelle Villarreal is given the flexibility over the 12-month period to utilize her month break while working the original 231 days.
Roll Call: Kusek, Faletti, Harrison, Urbanski, Vallero, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
J.Approve changes to Michelle Villarreal secretarial position allowing 12-month flexibility to utilize her 4-week break while remaining on her current contractual days.
Motion by Urbanski seconded by Casford that the Board of Education approve changes to Michelle Villarreal secretarial position allowing 12-month flexibility to utilize her 4-week break while remaining on her current contractual days.
Roll Call: Urbanski, Casford, Harrison, Kusek, Faletti, Vallero and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
K.Approve the Immediate Hiring of – Theresa Craig Teacher’s Aide
MOTION by Kusek seconded by Faletti that the Board of Education approve the immediate hiring of Theresa Craig Teacher’s Aide.
Roll Call: Kusek, Faletti, Harrison, Urbanski, Vallero, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
L.Approve the Hiring of – Kathleen Fiocchi 2017-18 District Librarian
MOTION by Kusek seconded by Vallero that the Board of Education approve the hiring of Kathleen Fiocchi District Librarian.
Roll Call: Kusek, Vallero, Harrison, Faletti, Urbanski, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
M.Approve the Hiring of – Kathryn Sailer PK Teacher
MOTION by Vallero seconded by Urbanski that the Board of Education approve the hiring of Kathryn Sailer Pre-K Teacher.
Roll Call: Vallero, Urbanski, Harrison, Kusek, Faletti, Casford, and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
N.Approve 2nd year Contracts for 2017-2018 for Carly Lopez 4th, Natalie Janusick 4th, Kaitlyn Sondgeroth 1st
MOTION by Faletti seconded by Vallero that the Board of Education approve 2nd year contracts for 2017-2018 for Carly Lopez 4th, Natalie Janusick 4th, Kaitlyn Sondgeroth 1st.
Roll Call: Faletti, Vallero, Harrison, Kusek, Urbanski, Casford and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
O.Approve 3rd year Contract for 2017-2018 for Brett Balika Band, Erica Currier 3rd, Emily Matko 6/7 Science, Laura Gray ELA 6/7, Matt Hassler PE
MOTION by Urbanski seconded by Vallero that the Board of Education approve 3rd year contracts for 2017-2018 for Brett Balika Band, Erica Currier 3rd, Emily Matko 6/7 Science, Laura Gray ELA 6/7 and Matt Hassler PE
Roll Call: Urbanski, Vallero, Harrison, Kuse, Faletti Casford, and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays.
Motion carried.
P.Approve 4th year Contract for 2017-2018 Sara Green 4th, Abby Higdon K, Brad Kehl 6/7 Math, Tara Hass 8th ELA, Nickie Anderson 1st
MOTION by Harrison seconded by Faletti that the Board of Education approve 4th year contracts for 2017-2018 for Sara Green 4th, Abby Higson K, Brad Kehl 6/7 Math, Tara Hass 8th ELA and Nickie Anderson 1st.
Q.Approve Tenure/5th year contract for 2017-2018 for Bryan Dickinson 7/8 Science, Mark Higdon 2nd
MOTION by Vallero seconded by Kusek that the Board of Education approve Tenure/5th year contracts for 2017-2018 for Bryan Dickinson 7/8 Science and Mark Higdon 2nd.
Roll Call: Vallero, Kusek, Harrison, Faletti, Urbanski, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
R.Approve Technology Director Contract –
MOTION by Faletti seconded by Harrison that the Board of Education approve 3-year contract for Technology Director, 37.50, 38.00, 38.50 and 4 weeks of vacation per year.
Roll Call: Faletti, Harrison, Kusek, Urbanski, Vallero, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
S.Approve Principal’s Contract
MOTION by Faletti seconded by Urbanski that the Board of Education approve a 3-year contract for the Principal, $75,000, $77,000, $78,500.
Roll Call: Faletti, Urbanski, Harrison, Kusek, Vallero, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
T.Approve Superintendent’s Contract
MOTION by Vallero seconded by Urbanski that the Board of Education approve a 2-year contract for the Superintendent, 108,500 and 110,500.
Roll Call: Vallero, Urbanski, Harrison, Kusek, Faletti, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
Approve closed session minutes
MOTION by Faletti seconded by Vallero that the Board of Education approve closed session minutes.
Roll Call: Faletti, Vallero, Harrison, Kusek, Urbanski, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried
12. Discussion concerning School Board member ethics.
13. Adjournment 9:58 pm
MOTION Kusek seconded by Harrison that the Board of Education adjourn the March 15, 2017 Board Meeting.
Roll Call: Kusek, Harrison, Faletti, Urbanski, Vallero, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
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