Somonauk Community Unit School District 432 Board of Education met December 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
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 6:26 p.m. on Monday, December 18, 2017. The following members were present: Jason Diebold, Scott Horsch, Norm Johnson, Michael Short and Amy Wiegman. Absent: Corey Britt and Tom Nielsen. Jay Streicher, Superintendent, was also present.
At 6:26 p.m., it was moved by Horsch, seconded by Short that the Board of Education go into closed session for the purpose of considering the dismissal, appointment, and employment of employees including compensation, benefits and evaluation; student disciplinary matters; and the approval of the “Closed Session” minutes of November 20, 2017. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “Aye”: Diebold, Horsch, Johnson, Short and Wiegman. “Nay”: None. Absent: Corey Britt and Tom Nielsen.
At 6:40 p.m., it was moved by Short, seconded by Wiegman that the closed session be terminated and the Board reopen in Regular session. On a voice vote, all members present voted "Aye". Motion carried.
At 7:01 p.m., Vice President Horsch called the regular meeting to order. The following members were present: Jason Diebold, Scott Horsch, Norm Johnson, Michael Short and Amy Wiegman. Absent: Corey Britt and Tom Nielsen. Jay Streicher, Superintendent, and Christy Pruski, JRW Principal, were also present.
Vice President Horsch asked if there were any public comments. There were none.
Summary Item 18.06.01 - Motions From Closed Session
It was moved by Short, seconded by Wiegman, that the Board approve the closed session minutes of November 20, 2017. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “Aye”: Diebold, Horsch, Johnson, Short and Wiegman. “Nay”: None. Absent: Britt and Nielsen. Motion carried.
Summary Item 18.06.02 – Consent Agenda Items
Discussion took place regarding the invoice for water testing and the booster club reports. It was moved by Short, seconded by Diebold to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of November 20, 2017, the Treasurer’s Report for December, 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. report. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “Aye”: Diebold, Horsch, Johnson, Short and Wiegman. “Nay”: None. Absent: Britt and Nielsen. Motion carried.
Summary Item 18.06.03 – Reimbursement Of Board Member Expenses – Annual Conference
It was moved by Horsch, seconded by Short that the Board approve reimbursement requests from Board members for travel and parking expenses to attend the School Board Conference in Chicago in the amount of $208.28. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “Aye”: Diebold, Horsch, Johnson, Short and Wiegman. “Nay”: None. Absent: Britt and Nielsen. Motion carried.
Summary Item 18.06.04 – Administrative Reports
Amy Wiegman reported there was no SEF meeting in December. She will have an update on the funds raised at the SEF dinner/auction for our January Board meeting.
Norm Johnson attended the I.V.V.C. meeting and reported that their Video Production class presented to the Board at their December meeting. There will be a meeting in January to plan for the potential revival of the Building Trades program.
Superintendent Streicher reported that the Finance Committee met and updated the capital improvement list with estimates of costs and a projected timeline for completion of the projects. There is approximately $250,000 left to spend from the bond restructuring, but over $1.3 million dollars in improvements needed.
Summary Item 18.06.05 – Resolution With Regards To A Tax Levy
It was moved by Short, seconded by Horsch that the resolution with regard to the establishment of a levy for the district be adopted, a copy of said resolution to be attached to and become a part of the minutes. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “Aye”: Diebold, Horsch, Johnson, Short and Wiegman. “Nay”: None. Absent: Britt and Nielsen. Motion carried.
Summary Item 18.06.06 – Resolution - Working Cash Levy
It was moved by Diebold, seconded by Johnson, that the Resolution with regard to the establishment of a levy for Working Cash Fund purposes be adopted, a copy of said resolution to be attached to and become a part of the minutes. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “Aye”: Diebold, Horsch, Johnson, Short and Wiegman. “Nay”: None. Absent: Britt and Nielsen. Motion carried.
Summary Item 18.06.07 – Tort Fund Levy Resolution
It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Diebold, that the resolution with regard to the establishment of a levy for Tort Liability purposes be adopted, a copy of said resolution to be attached to and become a part of the minutes. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “Aye”: Diebold, Horsch, Johnson, Short and Wiegman. “Nay”: None.
Absent: Britt and Nielsen. Motion carried.
Summary Item 18.06.08 – Special Education Levy Resolution
It was moved by Wiegman, seconded by Horsch, that the resolution with regard to the establishment of a levy for Special Education purposes be adopted, a copy of said resolution to be attached to and become a part of the minutes. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “Aye”: Diebold, Horsch, Johnson, Short and Wiegman. “Nay”: None. Absent: Britt and Nielsen. Motion carried.
Summary Item 18.06.09 – Leasing Purposes Levy Resolution
It was moved by Horsch, seconded by Short, that the resolution with regard to the establishment of a levy for Leasing purposes be adopted, a copy of said resolution to be attached to and become a part of the minutes. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “Aye”: Diebold, Horsch, Johnson, Short and Wiegman. “Nay”: None. Absent: Britt and Nielsen. Motion carried.
Summary Item 18.06.10 – Fire Prevention And Safety Resolution
It was moved by Short, seconded by Diebold, that the resolution with regard to the establishment of a levy for Fire Prevention and Safety purposes be adopted, a copy of said resolution to be attached to and become a part of the minutes. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “Aye”: Diebold, Horsch, Johnson, Short and Wiegman. “Nay”: None. Absent: Britt and Nielsen. Motion carried.
Summary Item 18.06.11 – Old Gym
Superintendent Streicher reported that he, Amy Wiegman and Mike Short met with representatives from the Village of Somonauk to see if the village had any interest in purchasing the old gym or in partnering with Somonauk School District in order to keep the old gym open and available for use by the community. He thought the meeting went well; however, he was informed that the village has no interest in purchasing or maintaining the old gym. Discussion of all ideas that have been presented was held. The District will proceed with listing the property for sale.
Summary Item 18.06.12 – Personnel Report
Secretary Short read the personnel report. It was moved by Short, seconded by Wiegman that the Board approve the personnel report as presented. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “Aye”: Diebold, Horsch, Johnson, Short and Wiegman. “Nay”: None. Absent: Britt and Nielsen. Motion carried.
Summary Item 18.06.13 – Bus Lease For 2018-2019
Superintendent Streicher presented information on the cost of the 2018-2019 transportation lease for ten 72 passenger buses. Discussion was held on the 13% increase in the lease amount and different options for bus leases. The Board directed Mr. Streicher to gather more information on potential costs through other companies and differences in cost when comparing a one-year lease cost to two or three-year lease costs. Action on the bus leases was tabled until the January 2018 meeting.
Summary Item 18.06.14 – 2018-2019 School Calendar
Mr. Streicher presented the proposed 2018-2019 school calendar. It was moved by Wiegman, seconded by Diebold, that the Board approve the 2018-2019 School Calendar as corrected. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “AYE”: Diebold, Horsch, Johnson, Short and Wiegman. “NAY”: None. Absent: Britt and Nielsen. Motion carried.
Board Member Johnson asked which members would like to be on the negotiations committee with contract negotiations coming up. He stated that he would like to serve on the committee and asked members interested in serving to notify Superintendent Streicher or President Nielsen of their interest.
Vice President Horsch asked if there were any public comments. There being none, it was moved by Johnson, seconded by Short that the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m. On a voice vote, all members present voted “Aye”. “Nay”: None. Absent: Britt and Nielsen. Motion carried.
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