Somonauk Community Unified School District No. 432 Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 17.
The Somonauk CUSD No. 432 Board of Education is responsible for developing policies that delegate authority, define operating limits, ensure legal compliance, establish board processes and provide for monitoring district progress. The administrators in the district are responsible for the implementation.
Here are the minutes as provided by Somonauk CUSD No. 432:
SOMONAUK COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 432 SOMONAUK, ILLINOIS 60552 BOARD OF EDUCATION – REGULAR MEETING
The closed meeting of the Board of Education, Somonauk Community Unit School District No. 432, was held in the Somonauk High School Legacy Room at 6:33 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2016. The following members were present: Corey Britt, Jason Diebold, Scott Horsch, Norm Johnson, Tom Nielsen, Mike Short and Amy Wiegman. Jay Streicher, Superintendent, was also present.
At 6:33 p.m., it was moved by Nielsen, seconded by Short that the Board of Education go into closed session for the purpose of considering the dismissal, appointment, retirement and employment of employees including compensation and benefits, student disciplinary matters, and approval of the “Closed Session” minutes of September 26, 2016. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “AYE”: Britt, Diebold, Horsch, Johnson, Nielsen, Short and Wiegman. “NAY”: None. Motion carried.
It was moved by Nielsen, seconded by Short at 6:49 p.m. that the “Closed Session” be terminated and the board reopen in “Regular Session.” On a voice vote, all members present voted “AYE”. Motion carried.
The regular meeting of the Board of Education, Somonauk Community Unit School District No. 432, was held in the Somonauk High School Library at 6:57 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2016. The following members were present: Corey Britt, Jason Diebold, Scott Horsch, Norm Johnson, Tom Nielsen, Mike Short and Amy Wiegman. Jay Streicher, Superintendent; Laura Hatch, High School Principal and Christy Pruski, JRW Principal, were also present.
Faith LaShure from Waubonsee Community College presented a certificate of appreciation to Somonauk School District for our continued partnership and collaboration in providing educational excellence for our students. Waubonsee Community College is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.
President Nielsen opened the floor to public comment. There were none.
SUMMARY ITEM 17.04.01 – MOTIONS FROM CLOSED SESSION
It was moved by Nielsen, seconded by Short that the Board approve the closed session minutes of September 26, 2016. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “AYE”: Britt, Diebold, Horsch, Johnson, Nielsen, Short and Wiegman. “NAY”: None. Motion carried.
SUMMARY ITEM 17.04.02 – CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Discussion was held on district procedures regarding P-Card purchases and the request to have more detailed information provided to the Board for all P-Card purchases. It was moved by Short, seconded by Diebold to approve the regular minutes of September 19, 2016, the Treasurer’s Report for September, the list of invoices due, said lists and reports to be attached to and become a part of these minutes; the Activity Fund Summary, the S.E.B. Convenience Account Report, the Sports Boosters Report, the Music Boosters Report, the Cafeteria Report, the Enrollment Report and the F.O.I.A. Request Report. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “AYE”: Britt, Diebold, Horsch, Johnson, Nielsen, Short and Wiegman. “NAY”: None. Motion carried.
SUMMARY ITEM 17.04.03 – ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Mr. Streicher reported that Somonauk Education Boosters and Somonauk Education Foundation have met and voted to merge the two organizations and will be known as the Somonauk Education Foundation. S.E.B. voted to dissolve and created a budget to spend down the remaining balance of the S.E.B. account by the end of this school year. The dinner/auction will be held November 12, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. honoring Lynda Zuege.
Mike Short reported that the annual audit for I.V.V.C. was completed. The new director, Joe Barbic has now been out to the member districts to meet with the principals. I.V.V.C.’s Student of the Month is changing to Student of the Quarter this year.
Mr. Streicher presented Mike Short with an IASB umbrella in honor of his attaining Master Board Member status through professional development and training provided through the IASB.
Board members, Mr. Streicher, Mrs. Hatch and Mr. Ulrich will be attending the IASB Joint Conference November 18-20, 2016, in Chicago. Mr. Streicher asked the Board members to review the sessions being offered and decide which sessions each of them would like to attend.
Superintendent Streicher presented preliminary information regarding the tax levy. He has been working with Mike Frances from PMA and the financial pillar group will meet to discuss the levy further and have their recommendations ready for the November Board meeting. The E.A.V. figures have come back at 5% for both DeKalb and LaSalle counties.
Christy Pruski, JRW Principal, presented the School Improvement Plan for James R. Wood Elementary School stating the PARCC results will be released on October 31, 2016. STAR testing is new this year and presents immediate results which helps to predict how students will do on PARCC testing. JRW has instituted WIN, which is a 30- minute instructional/intervention time at the end of the day which helps to ensure students are receiving the assistance they need to be successful.
Laura Hatch, High School Principal presented the School Improvement Plan for Somonauk High School and reported high school juniors will be taking the SAT this year in place of the PARCC test. Approximately 60% of our high school students will go directly on to college after graduation. The D/F list that was previously used for sports eligibility is now being shared with all teachers to help identify students who are having difficulties with more than one class and provide opportunities for teachers to work together to provide the help students need to succeed.
SUMMARY ITEM 17.04.04 – OLD BUSINESS
Superintendent Streicher presented the following policies to the Board for the second reading, 7.190 Students – Student Behavior; 7.200 Students – Suspension Procedures; 7.210 Students – Expulsion Procedures; 7.220 Students – Bus Conduct; 7.230 Students – Misconduct by Students with Disabilities; 7.240 Students – Conduct Code for Participants in Extracurricular Activities; 7.305 Students – Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries. It was moved by Nielsen, seconded by Horsch that the Board approve the policies as presented. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “AYE”: Britt, Diebold, Horsch, Johnson, Nielsen, Short and Wiegman. “NAY”: None. Motion carried.
Mr. Streicher gave the Board an update on the elevator repair and reported the repair should be completed and the elevator operational by the end of the week.
SUMMARY ITEM 17.04.05 – PERSONNEL REPORT
Secretary Short read the personnel report. It was moved by Nielsen, seconded by Short that the Board approve the personnel report as presented. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “AYE”: Britt, Diebold, Horsch, Johnson, Nielsen, Short and Wiegman. “NAY”: None. Motion carried.
SUMMARY ITEM 17.04.06 – MATERNITY/FMLA LEAVE
It was moved by Short, seconded by Wiegman, that the Board approve the maternity leave/FMLA request of Hillary Brown. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “AYE”: Britt, Diebold, Horsch, Johnson, Nielsen, Short and Wiegman. “NAY”: None. Motion carried.
SUMMARY ITEM 17.04.07 – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Discussion was held on improving ventilation in the middle school gym. A proposal was reviewed from BAF to install two fans. Mr. Streicher is waiting on the cost of a forced air ventilation system similar to what is in place in the high school gym. One area of concern is the cost of any electrical work necessary during installation if any lights would have to be moved to prevent strobing and the cost to tie into the fire panel. No action will be taken until the November meeting.
President Nielsen recognized any visitors for public comment. There being none, it was moved by Nielsen, seconded by Short that the meeting be adjourned at 9:06 p.m. On a voice vote, all members present voted “AYE.” Motion carried.
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