Waltham Community Consolidated School District 185 Board of Education met May 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Board President Jim McCabe called the Waltham Elementary School Board meeting of May 20, 2020 via ZOOM to order at 3:01 p.m.
Roll Call: Board Members present: Skip DeMaso, Jason Depenbrock, Buffy Hoskins, Kathy Jereb, Nicole Mertes, Brian Shofner, and Jim McCabe.
Board Members Absent: None
Also Present: Mrs. Kristine Eager, Superintendent and Mrs. Melanie Lukacsy, Principal
Visitors via ZOOM: Nina Mitchell (Teacher Rep)
Approval of Consent Agenda: Buffy Hoskins moved, second by Jason Depenbrock to approve:
ꞏ Reapprove Executive Session Minutes February 19, 2020,
ꞏ Executive Special Board March 11, 2020,
ꞏ Regular & Executive Board April 15, 2020, ꞏ District Bills,
ꞏ Treasurer’s Report.
Roll Call Vote: “Yeas” – Skip DeMaso, Jason Depenbrock, Buffy Hoskins, Kathy Jereb, Nicole Mertes, Brian Shofner, and Jim McCabe. “Nays” – None. Motion carried with 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Reports, Updates and Informational Items:
5.1 Facilities-Kristi Eager reported: the gym floor will be refinished; graphics in the building are rolling up on the edges; drywall screws are popping through in some areas; and the bleachers have loose bolts; these will be completed in the next few weeks. We have also been monitoring the water issue at the property line.
5.2 FOIA-Current request and response.
5.3 Liability, Building & Workman’s Comp. Proposal-Rate went up slightly.
5.4 HyVee Lunch Bid-Bid is for $2.99 per lunch, we need to either pick them up, or pay for Door Dash delivery.
5.5 PRESS Policies-1st Reading-Current Policy changes.
5.6-Timely & Meaningful Consultation-Will be conducted on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.
5.7 Comply with GO Bonds Annually-Annual requirement.
5.8 Graduation-Will be held June 3, 2020, there will be a sign-up sheet as only four people other than the graduate will be allowed in the building.
5.9 District Insurance Plans-Horton is recommending BCBS, Delta Dental, VSP and Dearborn Life Insurance.
5.10 ICBS-We are under an umbrella contract and will be paying 82% of the contract due to the shutdown.
Other: Triple I Conference: Consensus is to wait for further direction from IASB.
Action Items Prior to Executive Session:
7.1 Approve Liability, Building & Workman’s Comp. Proposal:
Buffy Hoskins moved, second by Brian Shofner to approve the proposal from Ramza for Liability, Building & Workman’s Comp. insurance as presented.
Roll Call Vote: “Yeas” – Skip DeMaso, Jason Depenbrock, Buffy Hoskins, Kathy Jereb, Nicole Mertes, Brian Shofner, and Jim McCabe. “Nays” – None. Motion carried with 7 yeas, 0 nays.
7.2 Approve HyVee Lunch Bid:
Brian Shofner moved, second by Skip DeMaso to approve the FY2021 lunch bid from HyVee as presented. Motion carried with 7 yeas, 0 nays.
7.3 Waive 2nd Reading:
Jason Depenbrock moved, second by Brian Shofner to waive the 2nd reading of the current PRESS Policies. Motion carried with 7 yeas, 0 nays.
7.4 Approve District Insurance Plans:
Nicole Mertes moved, second by Brian Shofner to approve BCBS of Illinois, Delta Dental, VSP, and Dearborn National as the Waltham District Employee Insurance providers effective July 1, 2020 as presented.
Roll Call Vote: “Yeas” – Skip DeMaso, Jason Depenbrock, Buffy Hoskins, Kathy Jereb, Nicole Mertes, Brian Shofner, and Jim McCabe. “Nays” – None. Motion carried with 7 yeas, 0 nays.
8. Executive Session: Buffy Hoskins moved, second by Jason Depenbrock to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, performance or dismissal of specific personnel. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) at 6:42 p.m. Motion carried with 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Closed Session Roll Call: Skip DeMaso, Jason Depenbrock, Buffy Hoskins, Kathy Jereb, Nicole Mertes, Brian Shofner, and Jim McCabe
Motion to Return to Open Session: Jason Depenbrock moved, second by Brian Shofner to return Regular Session at 7:28 p.m. Motion carried with 7 yeas, 0 nays.
9.1 Approve AD Contract:
Jason Depenbrock moved, second by Skip DeMaso to approve the 2020-2021 AD
Contract as presented. Motion carried with 7 yeas, 0 nays.
9.2 Approve Technology Director Contract:
Brian Shofner moved, second by Buffy Hoskins to approve the 2020-2022 Technology Director Contract as presented. Motion carried with 7 yeas, 0 nays.
9.3 Approve Principal Contract:
Skip DeMaso moved, second by Jason Depenbrock to approve the 2020-2022 Principal Contract for Mrs. Melanie Lukacsy as presented. Motion carried with 7 yeas, 0 nays.
9.4 Approve Instructional Coach Contract:
Jason Depenbrock moved, second by Skip DeMaso to approve the 2020-2021 Instructional Coach Contract for Mrs. Nina Mitchell as presented. Motion carried with 7 yeas, 0 nays.
9.5 MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) Director Contract:
Jason Depenbrock moved, Skip DeMaso to approve 2020-2021 MTSS (multi-tiered system of support) Director Contract for Mrs. Nina Mitchell as presented. Motion carried with 6 yeas, 1 nay.
9.6 Acting Asst. Principal Bonus:
Jason Depenbrock moved, second by Skip DeMaso to approve a 2019-2020 Acting Asst. Principal Bonus for Mrs. Nina Mitchell as presented for $15,000.
Roll Call Vote: “Yeas” – Skip DeMaso, Jason Depenbrock, Buffy Hoskins, Brian Shofner, and Jim McCabe. “Nays” – Kathy Jereb, and Nicole Mertes. Motion carried with 5 yeas, 2 nays.
9.7 Approve FY2021 ESP Salary Increases:
Jason Depenbrock moved, second by Skip DeMaso to approve the FY2021 ESP Salary increases as presented. Motion carried with 7 yeas, 0 nays.
Motion to Adjourn: Brian Shofner moved, second by Jason Depenbrock at 7:34 p.m. Motion carried with 7 yeas, and 0 nays.
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