Spring Valley Community Consolidated School District 99 Board of Education met Oct. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
1. ROLL CALL
Board Members present Ray Nolasco, Trisha Harrison-Absent, Jack Kusek, Jim Faletti, Ted Urbanski, Jason Casford and Lindsay Ferrari
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Moment of silence in remembrance of Pat Pirch a former Foundation Member
3. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by Faletti seconded by Kusek that the Board of Education approve the Regular Agenda
Roll Call: Faletti, Kusek, Urbanski, Casford, Ferrari 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 September 20, 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 Ferrari seconded by Urbanski that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda.
Roll Call: Ferrari, Urbanski, Kusek, Faletti, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
7. DISCUSSION ONLY ITEMS
A. FY17 Independent Audit and Financial Report – Our Auditor Duane Lockas was unable to attend however he provided a summary of the audit via email.
B. Investment Plan – Mike Vezzetti gave a brief presentation. Jim passed out Trisha’s comments from the meeting with Vezzetti last week.
C. Facility Report – The broken pipe under the 1st grade hallway was fixed by Kevin and Jeremy.
Kevin with the help of Greg, will be connecting the additional security cameras along with the original cameras to 1 large DVR instead of the current 2 smaller DVR’s. More coverage in the gym, Kennedy Center, in front of restrooms and the locker bay will be provided.
There will be a meeting next week with Matt Lamps to go over Health Life Safety issues.
D. Technology Report – Comcast & Securely issues have been fixed for the most part.
E. Cash Flow & Budget Watch – State & Federal money has started to flow, $655,472. We are awaiting State payments from last year totaling $57,262.90 (Special Ed. Private Facility = $5317, Special Ed. Funding $24,652, Special Education Personnel $25,969, TBE $799, Lunch = $526 and Special Education Trans. = $12,832).
F. EAV Update for Upcoming Levy – I spoke with Tom Sweeney concerning the upcoming Tax Levy in November/December. We will gain a little less than 1% due to an increase in farm land assessments. Last year our EAV was at $66,116,623 and Tom is predicting, prior to any challenges, an increase to $66,845,500.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Assistant Principal Report-PARCC Data, met with the Curriculum Committee, met with 3-5 and JH ELA and math teachers, some items missing were taught after PARCC was taken, still need to meet with JH science and social studies. Institute Day-Have received positive feedback from the teachers, they have already starting implementing the ideas they received from the training. Blood Drive on October 24th 1:30-6:30, Halloween Parade 10/31 at 1:30, Veterean’s Day program on 11/10, Family Reading Night and Book Fair on 11/16 at 6:00, Circus Theme.
B. Principal Report-120 office visits, been in communication with parents, teachers and students regarding the incidents. 7th grade girls basketball team is the SRC
C. Superintendent Report – We are accepting plastic bags through the month of October in order to purchase another Buddy Bench. Met with the Spring Valley Library Board regarding students who live outside of the Spring Valley City limits being able to get a free library card. Working with Hall High School on a two year school calendar.
9. ACTION ITEMS
A. Accept FY17 Audit as Presented
MOTION by Ferrari seconded by Kusek that the Board of Education accept FY17 Audit as presented.
Roll Call: Ferrari, Kusek, Faletti, Urbanski, Casford and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
10. Adopt a Resolution Regarding the Working Cash Fund Partial Abatement and Transfer to the Transportation Fund and IMRF/SS Fund
MOTION by Urbanski seconded by Faletti that the Board of Education adopt a resolution regarding the Working Cash Fund partial abatement and transfer to the Transportation Fund and IMFR/SS Fund.
Roll Call: Urbanski, Faletti, Kusek, Casford, Ferrari and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION- Reference: 5 ILCS 120 (c) 2,11,14 [Review of closed minutes, Collective negotiating matters and possible litigation] 7:41 pm
MOTION by Ferrari seconded by Casford that the Board of Education go into Executive Session.
Roll Call: Ferrari, Casford, Kusek, Faletti, Urbanski and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
Start Closed: 7:48 pm
End Closed: 8:22 pm
12. POSSIBLE ACTION AFTER CLOSED SESSION
A. Approve Closed Session Minutes
MOTION by Kusek seconded by Urbanski that the Board of Education approve Closed Session Minutes.
Roll Call: Kusek, Urbanski, Faletti, Casford, Ferrari and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
13. ADJOURNMENT 8:25 pm
MOTION by Casford seconded by Ferrari that the Board of Education adjourn the October 18, 2017 Board of Education Meeting.
Roll Call: Casford, Ferrari, Kusek, Faletti, Urbanski and Nolasco all voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
http://www.sv99.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/5a144971113b3/10-20-17%20Board%20Meeting%20Minutes.pdf
Alerts Sign-up