Illinois Valley Times

Coal City Community Unit School District 1 Board met February 27. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

Roll Call

President Miller called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Coal City Community Unit School District #1 District Office Board Room. In attendance were Board members Robert Bianchetta, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Shawn Hamilton, Quint Harmon, Chuck Lander and Ken Miller. Superintendent Kent Bugg, CSBO Jason Smith, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Tammy Elledge, Special Populations Director Sandy Rakes, and board secretary Karen Vota were also in attendance.

Discussion on RFP for Before and After Care Services and Athletic Training Services

CSBO Jason Smith reviewed the timeframe for requesting proposals for Before and After School Care Services and Athletic Training Services. The proposals will be updated and sent to known vendors soon. Final recommendations will be presented to the Board for approval at a future meeting.

Discussion on Results of Registration Fee Survey

At the February Board meeting, the Board asked for registration fee data from neighboring districts. The survey results were reviewed.

Discussion on the Facilities Assessment Planning Process

CSBO Jason Smith reviewed the facilities planning process that was completed recently with representatives from the district architectural firm of Cordogan, Clark & Associates. The process identified projects that should be completed in district buildings during the next ten years. The following items were identified on the capital improvement plan to be finished this summer: (1) Intermediate School Door Keying (2) Intermediate School Library Flooring (3) Intermediate School Window Project Phase 1. Cost estimates for these projects will be reviewed at the March 6 meeting.

Dresden Station

Dr. Bugg updated the Board on the information he has learned following the publication of the Crain's Chicago Business article stating that the Dresden, Byron and Braidwood Nuclear Stations were in danger of early closure. During their annual planning session this summer to develop the Board Strategic Goals for 2020, the Board may consider adjusting their long-range financial plan to account for potential loss of revenue.

Finance Reports

The monthly revenue and expenditure summary reports for January were reviewed. Detailed reports were available in the Business Office for review prior to the meeting. The Treasurer’s report, investment report and lunch program report for January were also enclosed for reviewed.

Open

a) Items not known at agenda preparation time

b) Sharing Ideas / Information

Closed Session

At 6:39 p.m. a motion made by Mr. Lander and seconded by Ms. Gill to go into closed session for the purpose of considering information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, and acquisition of real property.

Roll Call

Ayes: Chuck Lander, Mary Gill, Robert Bianchetta, Jeff Emerson, Shawn Hamilton, Quint Harmon, Ken Miller

Nays:

Motion Carried.

When the Board returned to open session, President Miller called the study session back to order at 7:30 p.m. with the board members answering roll call present: Robert Bianchetta, Jeff Emerson, Mary Gill, Shawn Hamilton, Quint Harmon, Chuck Lander, and Ken Miller.

Adjournment

Mr. Harmon moved and Mr. Lander seconded to adjourn the Board Study Session of the Whole meeting at 7:31 p.m.

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