Dimmick Community Consolidated School District 175 Board met Oct. 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Call to Order
President Deb Black called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
Roll call showed members present: Michelle Rich, Laurie Ernat, Sid Haas, Eve Postula, Heather Seghi and Deb Black. Gina Mudge arrived 6:39 p.m.
Visitors
Carleen Bergandi, Arch Hopkins of Hopkins and Associates.
Approval of Board Agenda
Sid Haas made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Michelle Rich seconded the motion. A voice vote indicated all yeas. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Public Comment
None.
Consent Agenda
Eve Postula made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Laurie Ernat seconded the motion. Roll call yeas: Postula, Ernat, Rich, Seghi, Haas and Black. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Reports and Updates
District Audit FY 2017
Mr. Arch Hopkins of Hopkins and Associates provided an overview of the FY ’17 audit report. He stated the district had a great year regarding financial operations with no findings to report. The 2016-2017 audit report awaits approval.
District Risk Management Plan
The District Risk Management Plan is reviewed annually and is necessary to justify levying in the tort fund. Mr. Linnig made several revisions to the language of the plan. The actual “eligible expenses” indicated had not changed. The District Risk Management Plan awaits approval.
2017 EAV Estimates
The estimated taxable EAV increased by 11.7% as a result of the consolidation and increase in property values/developments.
School Board Convention
The School Board Convention this year is November 17-19, 2017, in Chicago. Board members attending were given a highlighted list of all the sessions of interest to the District. The format has been changed to shorter sessions so board members will be able to attend more sessions. Benardi Securities has invited the members to join them for dinner on the Friday night during the convention.
Policy Updates
The following policies had their second reading and await approval: 2:20 Powers and Duties of the School Board; Indemnification 2:40 Board Member Qualifications, Term and Duties of Board Officers
2:160 Board Attorney
2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
3:50 Administrative Personal Other Than the Superintendent
4:20 Fund Balances
4:50 Payment Procedures
7:260 Exemption from Physical Activity
Regional Office Health Life Safety Reports
The District had the annual Health Life Safety inspection and no factors were indicated to be in violation or out of compliance. The Health Life Safety Report awaits approval
Other
The Peru Mall is proposing a TIF. The boundaries of the TIF haven’t been established as of yet. The District will be keeping a close eye on this new development to see where the boundaries will be drawn.
A new map of the consolidated District was given to the board members.
The bond rating for the School District is AA-.
Action Items
Approve Audit FY 2017
Eve Postula made a motion to approve the audit for the 2016-2017. Michelle Rich seconded the motion. Roll call yeas: Postula, Rich, Ernat, Mudge, Seghi, Haas and Black. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Approve District Risk Management Plan
Sid Haas made the motion to approve the District Risk Management Plan. Heather Seghi seconded the motion. Roll call yeas: Haas, Seghi, Mudge, Ernat, Rich, Postula and Black. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Approval of Updated Policies
Michelle Rich made a motion to approve the following policies with revisions as discussed:
2:20 Powers and Duties of the School Board; Indemnification
2:40 Board Member Qualifications
2:110 Qualification, Terms and Duties of Board Officers
2:160 Board Attorney
2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
3:50 Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent
4:20 Fund Balances
4:50 Payment Procedures
7:260 Exemption from Physical Activity
Eve Postula seconded the motion. Roll call yeas: Rich, Postula, Ernat, Mudge, Seghi, Haas and Black. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Approve the Regional Office Health Life Safety Report
Sid Haas made a motion to approve the Regional Office Health Life Safety Report. Laurie Ernat seconded the motion. Roll call yeas: Haas, Ernat, Rich, Postula, Mudge, Seghi and Black. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Executive Session
Eve Postula made the motion to adjourn to executive session for the discussion of probable or imminent litigation at 7:16 p.m. Laurie Ernat seconded the motion. A voice vote indicated all yeas. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Action Items Following Executive Session
Regular meeting reconvened at 7:24 p.m.
Approval of Residency Settlement Agreement
Sid Haas made a motion to approve the residency settlement agreement pending attorney review. Michelle Rich seconded the motion. Roll call yeas: Haas, Rich, Postula, Ernat, Mudge, Seghi and Black. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Adjournment Eve Postula made the motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:26 p.m. Heather Seghi seconded the motion. A voice vote indicated all yeas. Nays: None. Motion carried.
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