Grand Ridge Community Consolidated School District 95 Board met Aug. 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The August regular monthly Grand Ridge School Board of Education meeting was called to order in regular session by President Rich Frye at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken. Answering present were: Michael Wielgopolan, Christine Christensen, George Lukach, Mary Domoleczny, Ken Bernard and Rich Frye. Also present was Ted Sanders, and Melissa Bernard. Absent: Terry Ahearn and Fran Swallers.
Visitors to the meeting: Susan Thorson, Rachel Woodyer, Lisa Killelea, Tereza Hettel, Amanda Jaegle, Kate Jaegle, Kayla Simons and Dawn Christie.
After the Pledge of Allegiance, a motion to approve the minutes of the July meetings was made by Mike Wielgopolan. This was seconded by Mary Domoleczny. Voice vote taken: All Ayes. Motion passed.
The Treasurer's report was read and approved with a motion made by Ken Bernard and seconded by George Lukach. Voice vote was taken: All Aye. Motion carried.
Payment of Bills. The bills for the month of August were inspected and presented for payment. A motion was made to approve the bills by Ken Bernard. This was seconded by George Lukach. Roll call vote was taken: All Aye. Motion carried.
Public Comment. Kayla Simons addressed the Board, thanking them for taking the time to listen to her about the YMCA After School Day Care. Kate Jaegle requested permission from the Board to sell the PTO Cookbooks at the Grand Ridge Days.
YMCA After School Care Proposal: The Board discussed the YMCA After School Care Proposal. President Rich Frye explained that in order to implement this program it needs to be done correctly, with a contract between the school and the YMCA being in place. It was agreed that a committe will be formed to continue to look into this program. The committe will be comprised of board members, parents, teachers and staff.
Proposed Budget for 2019-2020: A discussion on the 2019-2020 budget was held. A motion to put the 2019-2020 Budget on display for 30 days for public inspection was made by Mike Wielgopolan. This was seconded by Mary Domoleczny. Voice vote was taken. All Aye. Motion carried
Set Budget Hearing Meeting: The Budget Hearing will be set for September 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Policy Updates: The first reading of Policy Updates was done with the Board.
Milk Bid: The milk bid was discussed by the board. The only bid received was from Prairie Farms. A motion was made by Mike Wielgopolan to accept the bid from Prairie Farms, which was:
o 1/2 pint skim chocolate .29
o 1/2 pint skim strawberry .29
o 1/2 pint skim white .28
o 1/2 pint 1% white milk .27
o 1/2 pint fat free chocolate milk .30
This was seconded byGeorge Lukach. Voice vote taken: All Aye. Motion carried.
Teacher Salary Schedule and benefits EIS report for 2018-2019: A motion was made by Ken Bernard to approve the 2018-2019 teacher salary schedule and benefits EIS report. This was seconded by Mary Domoleczny. Voice vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried.
WASSE
Superintendent's Report. Mr. Sanders reported on the following items:
• A motion to approve the 2019-2020 Parent/Student Handbook was made by George Lukach. This was seconded by Christine Christensen. Voice vote taken. All Aye. Motion carried
• 2019-2020 enrollment will be around 193 students.
• Ficek has submitted a bid for the telephone services to VOIP.
• ABC Installation has submitted a bid to re-insulate the pipes in the tunnel area. Mr. Sanders will get a few more bids to compare bids.
• The cafeteria lighting project is currently on hold while we complete the paperwork for rebates.
• Mr. Sanders shared with the Board information on the Aimsweb Data breach. A letter explaining this will be sent to all parents.
• The Board was given information on the Triple I conference in Chicago.
• The insurance renewal is ready to go. Mr. Sanders has signed the contract.
• Mr. Sanders gave the Board an update on the leach field issues.
A motion was made at 8:40 p.m. by Ken Bernard 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 Mike Wielgopolan. Voice vote taken: All Aye. Motion carried.
The board returned to open session at 10:16 p.m. on a motion made by Mike Wielgopolan and seconded by Mary Domoleczny. Voice vote taken. All aye. Motion carried.
Personnel
• A motion was made by Ken Bernard to accept the resignation of Pauline Knott as the Assistant Head Cook. This was seconded by Christine Christensen. Voice vote taken. All aye. Motion carried.
• A motion was made to by George Lukach to hire Mike Jaegle as the Assistant Baseball Coach. This was seconded by Mike Wielgopolan. Voice vote taken. All aye. Motion carried.
• A motion was made to by George Lukach to hire Ryan Fuchs as the Assistant Baseball Coach. This was seconded by Mary Domoleczny. Voice vote taken. All aye; Mike Wielgopolan voted abstain. Motion carried.
• A motion was made to by Mike Wielgopolan to hire Dick Essman as a part-time PE and Athletic Director. This was seconded by Ken Bernard. Voice vote taken. All aye. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Mary Domoleczny to adjourn the meeting at 10:19 p.m. This was seconded by Christine Christensen. Voice vote taken: All aye. Motion carried.
The next regular meeting of the Grand Ridge School Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at 7:00 p.m.
http://grgs95.org/pdf/minutes/August%2013,%202019%20Board%20Minutes.pdf
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