Illinois Valley Times

LaSalle Elementary School District 122 Board of Education met April 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Regular Meeting called to order President Faletti called the regular meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. He then directed the Secretary to call roll. Mr. Hicks, Mrs. Reeland, Mr. Savage, Mr. Senica, Mrs. Spangler and Mr. Faletti were present. Mr. Ossola was absent.

Consent Action Items It was moved by Mr. Senica and seconded by Mr. Savage to approve the March 21, 2017 regular board meeting minutes, March 21, 2017 executive session meeting minutes, April 2017 regular bills, May 2017 payrolls, March 2017 Treasurer’s Report, March 2017 Activity Fund report, the current Workshop, Conference and Travel Reimbursements for employees and elected public officials and the current disbursements from the escrow fund for Quality School Construction Bonds. Mr. Hicks, Mrs. Reeland, Mr. Savage, Mr. Senica, Mrs. Spangler and Mr. Faletti voted aye. Mr. Ossola was absent.

Public to address the Board of Education Visitors in attendance were Superintendent Brian DeBernardi, Principal Jon Fox, Principal Karen Steindorf, Assistant Principal Mary Mauck, Curriculum and PreK Director Derek Kilmartin, Walt Zukowski, Jeff Dankert, Phil Grant, Karla Konieczki, Cathy Smudzinski, Kendell Gerbitz and family, Dylan Meyer and family, Angel Contreras and family, Mary Kuzma and family.

Walt Zukowski presented some recent legislation introduced into the General Assembly.

Mrs. Mauck presented the Northwest Students of the Month to 4th grader – Kendell Gerbitz, 2nd grader – Dylan Meyer and 4th grader – Angel Contreras. 3rd grader – Amberleigh Marliere, 1st grader – Lily Miller, Kindergartener – Tyler Rios, 2nd grader – Adrian Soto and 5th grader – Alilyandra Stachowiak were all recognized but not present.

Mr. Fox presented the Lincoln Students of the Month to 7th grader – Mary Kuzma. 8th grader – Breanna Sondgeroth and 6th grader – Allison Crew were recognized but not present.

Action Items Approve the final school calendar for 2016-2017 It was moved by Mrs. Reeland and seconded by Mr. Hicks to approve the final reading of the 2016-2017 school calendar. The calendar remained unchanged for the year. Mr. Hicks, Mrs. Reeland, Mr. Savage, Mr. Senica, Mrs. Spangler and Mr. Faletti voted aye. Mr. Ossola was absent.

Approve Resolution declaring the intention to issue $450,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds of School District Number 122, LaSalle County, Illinois, for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of said School District, and directing that notice of such intention be published in the manner provided by law It was moved by Mr. Senica and seconded by Mrs. Spangler to Approve Resolution declaring the intention to issue $450,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds of School District Number 122, LaSalle County, Illinois, for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of said School District, and directing that notice of such intention be published in the manner provided by law. Mr. Hicks, Mrs. Reeland, Mr. Savage, Mr. Senica, Mrs. Spangler and Mr. Faletti voted aye. Mr. Ossola was absent.

Accept the resignation of Bethany Kolkebeck, ESL Kindergarten Teacher It was moved by Mr. Savage and seconded by Mr. Hicks to accept the resignation of Bethany Kolkebeck, ESL Kindergarten Teacher. Mr. Hicks, Mrs. Reeland, Mr. Savage, Mr. Senica, Mrs. Spangler and Mr. Faletti voted aye. Mr. Ossola was absent.

Accept the resignation of Amanda Harty, Scholastic Bowl Coach It was moved by Mr. Senica and seconded by Mrs. Spangler to accept the resignation of Amanda Harty as Scholastic Bowl Coach. Mr. Hicks, Mrs. Reeland, Mr. Savage, Mr. Senica, Mrs. Spangler and Mr. Faletti voted aye. Mr. Ossola was absent.

Approval of part-time employees for custodial services for Summer 2017 It was moved by Mr. Hicks and seconded by Mrs. Spangler to approve the hiring of part-time employees for custodial services for Summer 2017. With the Northwest building renovations this summer and the closure of Jackson School, some part-time custodial help may be necessary. Mr. Hicks, Mrs. Reeland, Mr. Savage, Mr. Senica, Mrs. Spangler and Mr. Faletti voted aye. Mr. Ossola was absent.

Approval of the building renovation project at Lincoln Jr. High to be completed Summer 2018 It was moved by Mr. Savage and seconded by Mrs. Spangler to approve the building renovation project at Lincoln Jr. High to be completed Summer 2018. Mr. Hicks, Mrs. Reeland, Mr. Savage, Mr. Senica, Mrs. Spangler and Mr. Faletti voted aye. Mr. Ossola was absent.

Approval of architect agreement with Basalay, Cary & Alstadt for the Lincoln Jr. High renovations project subject to final review by the school district attorney. It was moved by Mr. Senica and seconded by Mr. Hicks to approve the architect agreement with Basalay, Cary & Alstadt for the Lincoln Jr. High renovations project, subject to final review by the school district attorney. Mr. Hicks, Mrs. Reeland, Mr. Savage, Mr. Senica, Mrs. Spangler and Mr. Faletti voted aye. Mr. Ossola was absent.

Approval of construction manager agreement with Core Construction Services of Illinois for the Lincoln Jr. High School renovations project, subject to final review by the school district attorney. It was moved by Mr. Savage and seconded by Mrs. Spangler to approve the construction manager agreement with Core Construction Services of Illinois for the Lincoln Jr. High renovations project, subject to final review by the school district attorney. Mr. Hicks, Mrs. Reeland, Mr. Savage, Mr. Senica, Mrs. Spangler and Mr. Faletti voted aye. Mr. Ossola was absent.

Authorize the superintendent to solicit milk bids. It was moved by Mr. Hicks and seconded by Mr. Savage to authorize the superintendent to solicit milk bids. Mr. Hicks, Mrs. Reeland, Mr. Savage, Mr. Senica, Mrs. Spangler and Mr. Faletti voted aye. Mr. Ossola was absent.

Authorize the superintendent to seek quotes for the technology lease extension. It was moved by Mr. Hicks and seconded by Mrs. Spangler to authorize the superintendent to seek quotes for the technology lease extension. This lease allows us to continue to get new equipment in the district annually. Mr. Hicks, Mrs. Reeland, Mr. Savage, Mr. Senica, Mrs. Spangler and Mr. Faletti voted aye. Mr. Ossola was absent.

Set the date for the Organization, Reorganization Special Meeting. It was moved by Mr. Hicks and seconded by Mr. Senica to set the date of the Reorganization meeting for Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.

Discussion Items 2017 – 18 Staffing Plan – Mr. DeBernardi discussed the district’s staffing plan. Because we know the preschool grant has been extended through next year, we were able to resolve many of the staffing concerns. The current plan reduces the total number of teachers by one – second grade is moving to 4 sections, from 5 sections this year.

Budget Report – Mr. DeBernardi indicated there aren’t any changes to report. Categorical payments are still not being disbursed by the state.

Facilities Planning – Mr. DeBernardi discussed the summer building project.

Health Insurance Update – We still have not received our insurance rates. Arthur J. Gallagher and Company hosted a district meeting to educate staff on various insurance options including health savings accounts.

Principals’ Reports Northwest Elementary Report – Dr. Steindorf indicated everything was going well at Northwest. Students had just returned from Spring Break. There is a Cinco de Mayo event being held on May 5th beginning at 8:30. This event is a great way to celebrate the Hispanic culture.

Lincoln Jr. High Report – Mr. Fox informed the board that the school had attended the LP musical, Hairspray. The entire school attended and there were no discipline issues. The Chuck Sheaff Fine Arts Festival was a success. The choir and band performed and student artwork was displayed.

Special Ed Report – Mrs. Mauck discussed that the Tonica Autism program is closing. LaSalle Elementary will have to choose between sending students to Camelot or Peru Elementary. Camelot has a highly successful program but students will need to be bused quite a distance. Peru’s program is local but is new and therefore there is limited information available. On May 5, the Life Skills program will host a picnic with other area schools in attendance.

Jackson and Curriculum Report – Mr. Kilmartin discussed preschool registration. We will not be accepting pre-registration from Dimmick or Peru residents. If there is space available, we will open it up to Dimmick and Peru but the goal is to fill it with LaSalle residents. Seat belts have been added to the preschool bus which has been helpful. Currently researching curriculum for art, physical education and science.

Adjourn to Executive Session It was moved by Mr. Savage and seconded by Mrs. Reeland to adjourn the meeting to executive session at 7:33 p.m. for appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of a specific employee to the public body, and for the purpose of setting a price for sale or lease of property owned by the district. Mr. Hicks, Mrs. Reeland, Mr. Savage, Mr. Senica, Mrs. Spangler and Mr. Faletti voted aye. Mr. Ossola was absent.

After a brief recess, executive session began at 7:48 p.m. The meeting returned to open session at 8:22 p.m.

Action Items after Closed Session There was no action after executive session.

Adjournment It was moved by Mr. Senica and seconded by Mrs. Spangler to adjourn the meeting at 8:23. Mr. Hicks, Mrs. Reeland, Mr. Savage, Mr. Senica, Mrs. Spangler and Mr. Faletti voted aye. Mr. Ossola was absent.

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