Grand Ridge Community Consolidated School District 95 Board met April 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The regular monthly Grand Ridge School Board of Education meeting was called to order in regular session by President Rich Frye, on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at 7:02 p.m. Roll call was taken. Answering present were: Richard Frye, Steve Durdan, Ken Bernard, Julie Angus. Also present was Ted Sanders, Terry Ahearn and Melissa Bernard. Absent Todd Stehl, Mike Wielgopolan and Fran Swallers
Visitors to the meeting: Kate Jaegle.
After the Pledge of Allegiance, a motion to approve the minutes of the March meeting was made by Julie Angus. This was seconded by Steve Durdan. Voice vote taken: All Ayes. Motion passed.
The Treasurer's report was read and approved, to be placed on file for further audit with a motion made by Steve Durdan and seconded by Ken Bernard. Voice vote was taken: All Aye. Motion carried.
Payment of Bills. The bills for the month of March were inspected and presented for payment. A motion was made to approve the bills by Ken Bernard. This was seconded by Steve Durdan. Roll call vote was taken: All Aye. Motion carried.
Public Comment: There was no public comment.
Principal's Report
•Attendance: Mr. Ahearn reviewed with the Board the attendance for the month of March.
•Discipline Report: Mr. Ahearn reviewed with the Board the March discipline report.
•April Calendar: Mr. Ahearn shared with the Board the April calendar.
•Proposal for the end of the year: Mr. Ahearn shared with the Board, the proposed end of the year calendar of events.
•Ipads for K-3: Mr. Ahearn thanked the PTO for helping with the purchase of Ipads for K-3.
•Donation for Stevn Hladovcak: A motion was made by Ken Bernard to make a donation of $200.00 to Steven Hladovcak to participate in the STEM learning camp. This was seconded by Julie Angus. Voice vote taken. All aye. Motion carried.
Superintendent's Report:
•Marquee update: Mr. Sanders and Kate Jaegle gave the board an update on the marquee. It was agreed that a meeting with the Building Committee, Design and Signs, Mr. Sanders and Kate Jaegle will take place to work out the details of the marquee.
•District Leadership Team: Mr. Sanders is working on forming the District Leadership Team and having their first meeting before the end of the year.
•Internet Services: Mr. Sanders shared with the Board that he is looking at a possible contract with NIU for internet services.
•Registration Fees for 2018-2019: A motion was made by Ken Bernard to raise lunch fees to the maximum amount for the 2018-2019 school year. This was seconded by Julie Angus. Voice vote taken. All aye. Motion carried.
•Job Descriptions: Mr. Sanders shared that he has created a binder for all job descriptions, including any supervision and extra curriculum positions. A motion to accept these job descriptions was made by Steve Durdan. This was seconded by Julie Angus. Voice vote taken. All aye. Motion carried.
•Excellence in Education: Mr. Sanders shared with the board the staff members that will be recognized at the Excellence in Education Banquet. They are Kara Ericzon, Dan Mulinazzi, Peggy Baxter and Marge Fulton.
Executive Session: A motion was made at 8:39 p.m. by Julie Angus to move to closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees, student discipline, and pending litigation. This was seconded by Steve Durdan. Voice vote taken: All Aye. Motion carried.
The board returned to open session at 9:28 p.m. on a motion made by Steve Durdan and seconded by Julie Angus. Voice vote taken: All Aye. Motion carried.
Open Session:
A motion was made by Julie Angus to accept with regret Michele Pacheco's resignation. This was seconded by Steve Durdan. Voice vote taken: All Aye. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Ken Bernard to accept with regret Rachel O'Connor's resignation. This was seconded by Julie Angus. Voice vote taken: All Aye. Motion carried.
A motion to accept the Administration Contract with changes as noted was made by Steve Durdan. This was seconded by Julie Angus. Voice vote taken. All Aye. Motion carried.
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Steve Durdan. This was seconded by Ken Bernard. Voice vote taken: All Aye. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Grand Ridge School Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.
http://grgs95.org/pdf/minutes/April%2010,%202018%20Board%20Minutes.pdf
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