Coal City Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Sept. 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
President Miller called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the board members answering roll call present: Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Shawn Hamilton, Chuck Lander, Steve Rogers, and Ken Miller. Superintendent Kent Bugg, CSBO Jason Smith, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Tammy Elledge, Director of Special Populations Luke Krippel, Principal Chris Spencer, and Board Secretary LaWanda Gagliardo were also in attendance. Board member Quint Harmon arrived at 6:01p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Miller led the Board and other members present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Miller stated that the Board of Education approved a tentative Budget on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. A legal notice was published in the Coal City Courant newspaper on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. The tentative budget was on display for public inspection and as of this writing, no one had requested to review or copy the proposed budget documents. President Miller asked if there were any guests who wanted to make a comment on the tentative 2021-2022 budget. President Miller also asked if there were any further questions. Since there were none, President Miller considered the public hearing on the 2021-2022 Budget closed.
After the public meeting, President Miller called the regular meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. with the board members answering roll call present: Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Shawn Hamilton, Quint Harmon, Chuck Lander, Steve Rogers, and Ken Miller
NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Introduction/acknowledgement of guests. – none.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
1. In regard to agenda items – none.
2. In general (Limited to 5 minutes per person.) – none.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
President Miller asked if there were any items that the Board would like to remove from the consent agenda. Hearing none, President Miller asked for a motion to approve the consent agenda, and the following building request:
Mr. Lander moved and Mr. Harmon seconded to approve the consent agenda including:
Group Building Ins. Date
Girls Scouts IS Yes 09/07/21-06/30/22
MINUTES CLOSED SESSION MINUTES August 4, 2021 - Regular Meeting None.
August 11, 2021 – Special Board Meeting None.
August 25, 2021- BSSW - Cancelled
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Activity Fund Reports – July 2021
Treasurer’s Report – July 2021
Monthly Manual Check Report – August 2021
Payroll Report – August 2021
Accounts Payable Report – September 2021
PERSONNEL
Resignations
• Stacey Legg – PE Aide at the Middle School – Ms. Legg is resigning from her position effective immediately.
• Jennifer Hamerla – Assistant Secretary at the Middle School – Ms. Hamerla is resigning from her position effective immediately.
Resignation Withdrawals
• Jessica Palmer – Custodian at the Early Childhood Center – Ms. Palmer has withdrawn her letter of resignation, and will keep her position as a Custodian at the Early Childhood Center working a split shift.
Employments - pending satisfactory completion of all state requirements
• Derek Fisk – IT Support at the High School – Mr. Fisk will start September 2, 2021 and is replacing Martin Howard.
• Jaimie Bianchetta – Lunchroom Supervisor at the Middle School.
• Kathy Van Duyne – Assistant Secretary at the Middle School. Ms. Van Duyne will be full-time for the 21-22 school only. Ms. Van Duyne is replacing Jennifer Hamerla.
Cafeteria Servers:
• Lisa Wysocki – 3-hour Cafeteria Server at the Early Childhood Center
• Beth Babcock – 3.2-hour Cafeteria Server at the Middle School
• Alissia Hood – 3-hour Cafeteria Server at the Middle School
• Gail Deluca – 3.2-hour Cafeteria Server at the Intermediate School.
• Aislin Jones – Part-time Health Aide at the High School – Mrs. Jones will work full-time hours for the 21-22 school year.
• Lance Roseland – 3-hour Reading Aide at the Intermediate School. Mr. Roseland is replacing Elaina Sebby.
Transfers
• Yolanda Hossack – Head Secretary at the High School – Mrs. Hossack will transfer to the Unit Office as the Central Office Secretary, replacing Celeste Sheridan upon her retirement October 1, 2021.
Retirement Requests
• Katherine Jiskra – Learning Resource Supervisor at the Elementary School. Ms. Jiskra is planning to retire on September 2, 2022.
Extra-Curricular Resignations
• Jim Looper is resigning as the sponsor of Club Green at the Middle School effective immediately.
Extra-Curricular Assignments
• Principal Travis Johnson is recommending Robin Fincher as the Garden Club Sponsor for the 2021 – 2022 school year.
• Principal Johnson is also recommending Meagan Van Duyne for Speech/Literary Contest Sponsor at the Middle School.
• Athletic Director Dan Hutchings is making the following recommendations for Extra-Curricular assignments and volunteer positions:
o Danielle Diamond – Fall Poms Coach
o Nick Ponio – Volunteer Middle School Baseball Coach
Roll Call.
Ayes: Chuck Lander, Quint Harmon, Mary Gill, Shawn Hamilton, Steve Rogers, Ken Miller
Nays:
Abstain: Robert Bianchetta
Motion:
ADMINISTRATORS' REPORTS
A. EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER REPORT
Principal Davidson Reported:
Calendar of Events:
August 31st - A Team Meeting
August 31st - All of Kindergarten begins attending every day
September 1st - SAP Meeting @ 2:50pm
September 2nd - PBS Meeting @ 2:50pm
September 6th - NO SCHOOL
September 7th - SPED team meeting @ 2:50pm
September 8th - SAP meeting @ 2:50pm
September 14th - A Team Meeting @ 2:50pm
September 15th - Early Dismissal
September 16th - Picture Day
September 18th - Preschool Screening
September 21st - Kindergarten Team Meeting @ 11:10am
September 21st - 1st Grade Team Meeting @ 12:10pm
September 21st - SPED team meeting @ 2:50pm
September 22nd - SAP Team Meeting @ 2:50pm
September 23rd - Specials Team Meeting @ 2:50pm
September 28th - A Team Meeting @ 2:50pm
September 29th - PreK Team Meeting @ 10:45am
September 29th - SAP Team Meeting @ 2:50pm
Current ECC Enrollment for 2021-2022:
PreK: 89
Kindergarten: 139
1st Grade: 145
Total: 373 (in PowerSchool as of August 26th, 2021)
Month-in-Review:
• Staff was welcomed back to school with a sweet treat from Cream-Crunch-and-More! The ice cream is cereal infused and it was a perfectly warm day to enjoy a cold treat!
• We are off to an amazing start of the school year! For the first ten days of school, the Kindergarten class rotates on an A/B day schedule. The students get to learn the routines of school in a much smaller group and adjust to being at school for the first time (for some of the students). August 31st will be an exciting day as the entire Kindergarten class will begin attending school every day!
• 1st grade students are adjusting well back into their daily routines and we are excited to just be back and in the swing of things.
• On Friday, August 20th, we had our first of many preschool screenings for the school year. Also, on this date, we had 25 students on the schedule to be screened. Of the students screened, 15 students qualified for our at-risk preschool program. Kristina Davy, in her new role as Preschool For All Parent Educator, has done a phenomenal job with making initial contact to all parents and getting the registration process started. Students can start as soon as they are three years old and registration is complete. We will be welcoming 15 more PreK students later this week! Our next PreK screening will take place on Monday, August 30th.
• Soon, we will welcome two OT students to our building to be working with Mrs. Swanson and Miss Wingate. The students are Jessica Boyd and Megan Forsythe.
Recognition:
• Thank you to Allison Peterson, Danielle Diamond, Tina Vignocchi, and Kathy Jiskra for coming to the ECC on Tuesday-Friday to provide library time for our students! Allison, Danielle, Tina and Kathy take turns traveling to the ECC each day and we are thankful for that. Our students were able to check books out from the library for the first time since March of 2019.
• Continued thanks to the ECC custodians, Michelle Hill, Kristen Togliatti, Sam Hill, Carol Bielfeldt, Cheri Eikey, Lauren Basham, Paula Crawford, Todd Painter and Kristina Davy for daily lunch supervision. It takes many spaces and people to pull off lunch at the ECC and it definitely could not happen without the above mentioned!
B. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REPORT
Principal Trotter reported:
Calendar of Events:
September 6th: Labor Day - No School
September 8th: ES Picture Day
September 15th: Early Dismissal
ES Enrollment:
2nd Grade:133 students
3rd Grade: 131 students
Total: 264 (enrolled as of 8/25/21)
Personnel:
● Since last report, Alison Gill has moved to full time health aide at the ES.
● With the move of Alison Gill to the health aide position, it has left a 3-hour reading aide open.
CCES Happenings and Recognitions:
● August is always a busy month. It is great to have all the students back in attendance full day. It may not look how we were hoping but everyone is glad to have the sounds of children laughing in the hallways. The students returned on August 17th.
● Once again, thanks to the ES custodians. The building is looking great and the custodial staff is on top of any issues that may arise.
● A new intercom system was installed at the ES over the summer and the maintenance staff has helped us with a couple of glitches with some switches. Thanks to all of them.
● Lunch and recess are a very busy time in the building. I want to thank all the staff members for stepping up and helping with supervision.
● The ES dealt with some personnel changes this year and they have all come together to help each other out. They have especially been welcoming and understanding with me as I transition from the MS to the ES. I appreciate all their help.
● Arrival and dismissal times have been smooth so far this year. The staff does a great job of helping the students in and out of the building and the parents have shown a great deal of patience with the process.
C. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL REPORT
Principal Carlson reported:
Calendar of Upcoming Events:
8/27 - Coaler Spirit Day
8/30 - SAP Meeting 3:00
8/31 - New Student Special Lunch 12:00-1:00
8/31 - PBS Meeting 3:00
9/1 - 5th Grade Team Meeting 3:00
9/2 - SpEd Team Meeting 3:00
9/3 - Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness
9/6 - Labor Day ~ No School
9/7 - TALC Meeting 3:00
9/8 - 4th Grade Team Meeting 3:00
9/9 - LLT Meeting 8:00 a.m.
9/9 - Specials Team Meeting 3:00
9/10 - Red, White, Blue Day (Patriot Day 9/11)
9/13 - SAP Meeting 3:00
9/14 - PBS Meeting 3:00
9/14 - PSO Meeting 6:30 p.m. via Zoom
9/15 - 11:35 Dismissal
9/20 - A-Team Meeting 3:00
9/21 - TALC Meeting 3:00
9/22 – CCIS Pizza Night 4:30-8:30 p.m.
9/17 – CCIS Picture Day
9/27 - SAP Meeting 3:00
9/28 - PBS Meeting 3:00
Current Enrollment:
4th Grade 148
5th Grade 158
Total 306 This includes two 4th grade students enrolled in other special education programs outside of CCIS.
As of 8/26/21:
New Students = 14
Moved = 8
Homeschooled = 4
Emergency/Crisis Drills Completed:
Evacuation/Fire 8/19/21
Shelter-in-Place/Storm 8/18/21
Lockdown 8/20/21
Previous Month in Review:
• We had a huge turnout for our 4th grade and new student orientation on August 12th.
• Everyone appeared excited and no one refused to wear a mask.
• Our Back-to-School Night on August 16th went very well. Students were able to meet their teacher, bring their school supplies, and decorate their locker if they chose to. The student population was divided into thirds to spread out the traffic flow throughout the evening. Only a couple of people forgot to wear mask, but they did not refuse to wear the disposable mask we gave them.
• We are off to a great start this school. The students are doing a wonderful job with their face masks and are so happy to be back in school. The parents are being supportive. The teachers are working very hard and have done a fantastic job getting to know their students.
• CCIS created a Welcome Back Video for students that each homeroom showed in class at the end of the first week of school. Big thanks to Brad Boresi, who produced video and to Bonnie McDowell, who was the vocalist. https://bit.ly/CCISvideo2021
• Sarah Veronda and Kassie Marsala (our new social worker) visited each homeroom twice to discuss social/emotional needs with the students.
Staff Recognition:
• I want to recognize and thank Brad Boresi for producing our Back-to-School Video.
• I want to recognize and thank Bonnie McDowell for singing in our Back-to-School Video.
• I want to recognize and thank Mrs. Elledge for assisting with morning arrival and Back to School Night.
• I want to recognize and thank Mr. Spencer for assisting with Back-to-School Night.
• I want to recognize and thank Dr. Bugg and Mr. Miller for checking in with us during morning arrival.
• I want to recognize and thank Mr. Krippel for checking in and meeting with our special education teachers and reading specialist.
D. MIDDLE SCHOOL REPORT
Principal Johnson reported:
Calendar of Events:
August 26 First CCHS Football Game – Home vs. Morris
Sept. 1 Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Unit Office
September 6 NO SCHOOL – Labor Day
Sept. 7 CCMS Interventions Begin
September 4 Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Unit Office
September 15 CCMS Picture Day
12:00pm Early Dismissal – Staff Development Day
September 29 Board Study Session – 6:00 p.m. – Unit Office
Personnel Report:
CCMS is proud to welcome the following new staff members to the building.
• Julie Walsh is a new Special Ed. Classroom Aide in the self-contained room.
• Jaimie Bianchetta is a new Lunchroom Supervisor.
• Destiny Horkavy is a new 8th Special Ed. Aide in the self-contained room.
CCMS Attendance:
6th Grade 167
7th Grade 159
8th Grade 181
Total: 507
This is an increase in the CCMS enrollment of 30 students compared to enrollment at the beginning of the 2020-21 school year.
Month in Review:
New to the CCMS Building this fall was our Summer School Kickoff to the school year. Selected CCMS students were invited to the booster to get students ready to return to school and learning. Summer School Kickoff was available for students grades 2-8 and CCMS housed the 6-8 students from August 2 – 13. We had twelve 6th grade students attend along with three 7th grade students and two 8th grade students. Students attended classes in the core areas of ELA, Math and Science. In addition, they also attended classes in Art and Social Emotional Learning. The students were outstanding during their two weeks in the building and helped prepare them to start the school year on a positive note. Special thanks to the teachers who helped with Summer School Kickoff.
Jill Micetich-Larson Sharon Hillsabeck Melissa George Tammy Norris Kaitlyn Czernicki Tricia Smith Michelle Painter Cealy DePersia Mark Fiske Amy Siefken
CCMS held 6th Grade Orientation on August 12. Mrs. Jackie Larson led over 30 eighth grade students through WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) Leader training on August 9 and 10. Students participated in cooperative learning activities in preparation for 6th grade Orientation. Our WEB Leaders for this year did an outstanding job preparing and did fabulous working with our 6th grade students at 6th Grade Orientation. Due to current Covid mitigations, 6th grade students were divided into two groups for 6th Grade Orientation. Our CCMS 6th graders have gotten off to a great start to the school year.
CCMS also held New Student Orientation on August 12. Special thanks to Mrs. Kempes and Mr. Mikula for their help with the new families to our district. A short Parent/New Student Meeting was held in the gymnasium at 11:30 a.m. that day and building tours were given to new 7th and 8th grade students and their families.
CCMS Softball and Baseball seasons are in full swing with the teams scheduled to play a game almost every night through the middle of September. Coaches for our CCMS Teams are: A Softball Brad Schmitt A Baseball Greg Wills
B Softball Taylor Meents B Baseball Nate Wills
C Softball Lauren Basham C Baseball Mike Pfeiffer
Best of luck to all of our CCMS teams and coaches this fall.
CCMS teachers attended Teacher Institute on August 16.
CCMS students returned to school for the 2021-22 school year on August 17. We had a great first day of the school year and are looking forward to great year of teaching and learning for all of our students and teachers. Staff members reviewed the rules for our Positive Behavior System (PBS) with the students on the first of school.
CCMS hosted Back to School Night on August 19. Back to School Night was our first open event for CCMS students and families since March 2020 and it was great seeing the students and families back in the building. We had a nice turnout of students (mostly 6th grade) and we did not have one issue with people wearing masks during the event. I also heard a lot of positive comments from parents about their teachers and how nice the building looked. Thanks to the CCMS staff for their work on Back-to-School Night.
CCMS held the following drills in the month of August.
Monday, August 23 – Fire Drill
Wednesday, August 25 – Tornado Drill
Mr. Mikula and I are currently completing the 504 Annual Reviews with parents. We are hosting in person meetings this year and should have the meetings completed by the middle of September.
E. HIGH SCHOOL REPORT
Principal Spencer reported:
Calendar of Events:
September 1 – Fire Drill
September 2 – Freshman Class Ring Meeting
September 2 – GAVC 50th Year Celebration
September 6 – Labor Day No School
September 9 – Freshman Class Ring Orders (5:30pm-7:00pm)
September 13 - Unit #1 Foundation Golf Outing
September 15 – Early Dismissal
September 16 – Lockdown Drill
September 22 – Rhythm of our Youth
September 30 – College and Career Fair
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Coal City Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Month in Review:
• Health Screenings were held at CCHS on August 4th and 5th.
• Freshman Parent Night was held on August 12th in the Auditorium. Mr. Spencer, Mrs. Kenney and Mr. Monbrum held a question-and-answer session with parents of Freshmen and New Students.
• On August 12th, Link Leaders and around 100 freshman students attended the orientation activities. Mrs. Thetard and Ms. Bjorklund are the sponsors for Link Leaders and did a nice job of organizing all the activities the Link Leaders provide to assist with freshman transition from CCMS to CCHS.
• Coal City High School is off to a great start and the teachers, support staff and front office staff should be commended for their efforts.
• Fall Activities have started, and many students are taking advantage of them.
• Congratulations to Mr. Sam Wurster on his Marriage. Mr. Wurster and his wife were married on August 28, 2021.
• Coal City High School welcomes seventeen new students this. We currently have eighteen students that have transferred out. Our enrollment currently stands at 604
F. SPECIAL POPULATIONS REPORT
Director Krippel reported:
Move-In Special Education Students:
Since the end of last school year, the district has added 20 new students with IEPs to our various schools and special education programs. Conversely, the district has seen several special education students transfer to other districts. Overall, our district has seen an increase of 5 students with IEPs since the end of the 2020-2021 school year.
Title I Grant:
The district’s Title Grant has been submitted and approved by the Illinois State Board of Education. This grant provides financial support for Illinois districts to be used for improving math and reading skills, professional development for teachers, family engagement and social emotional learning. Financial assistance is provided based on the district’s enrollment and their percentage of students from low-income families.
G. CURRICULUM REPORT
Director Elledge reported:
Professional Development:
First day teacher institute on August 16 went very well. We would like to thank Karl Wexelberg, Coal City Fire Protection, and the other fire and safety officers that trained our teachers and staff for Stop the Bleed training on that day.
The department leaders met on August 31st to finalize plans for the fall professional development opportunities for teachers. Main sessions will focus on resource adoption of ELA materials, mental health, coping strategies, intervention materials training, various book studies, science resources and other specific department needs.
Mentoring Program
We had our new staff training on August 9th and 10th. A big thanks to all the staff members that contributed to the success of the two days. A special thanks to Board President Ken Miller for providing the welcoming message and the tour of the district.
Standardized Testing
ISBE has released the dates for testing in the spring and are available here:
https://www.isbe.net/Documents/State-Assessment-Dates-2021-22.pdf. The PSAT for grades 9 and 10 will return this spring.
H. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Bugg reported:
1. At the June 2 Board meeting, the Board authorized the Superintendent to employ personnel as needed until September 1, 2021 to start the school year. The following employees will be employed starting the 2021 – 2022 school year, pending satisfactory completion of all state requirements.
Support Staff
• Brandy Krug – Assistant Cook at the Middle School – Ms. Krug will work an additional half hour, for a total of 7.5 work hours per day.
• Destiny Horkavy – 1:1 Special Ed. Aide for the Middle School.
• Esdeyna (Christina)Marquez – Assistant Cook at the High School – Ms. Marquez is replacing Kathey Starkey.
• Krystena Donnelly – Assistant Cook at the Early Childhood Center – Ms. Donnelly is replacing Esdeyna Marquez.
• Alison Gill – Full-time Health Aide at the Elementary School.
• Rachel Rose – 3hr Reading/TAG Aide at the Intermediate School. Ms. Rose is replacing Julie Walsh.
2. Mr. Seminary, with Teamsters Local 179 requested the full contract between Illinois Central School Bus and the District.
3. Megan Forsythe from Fox College will be working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant Student under the direction of Allison Wingate at the Elementary School this semester until November 4th.
4. Jessica Boyd from Governor's State will be working as an Occupational Therapy Student under the direction of Jennifer Swanson at the Early Childhood Center this semester until November 19th.
5. Enclosures
A. Monthly student enrollment figures were available for review.
Dr. Bugg briefly discussed the Executive Order that was signed by Governor Pritzker on August 26th. Dr. Bugg wanted to make it clear that this is not a vaccine mandate, and that COVID testing is an option. To date there is no clear guidance from the State as to how districts are to be compliant within the deadline given. Dr. Bugg thanked Mr. Smith, Mr. Spencer, and Mr. Krippel for diving deeper into the Executive Order to ensure the district’s compliance. The district will continue to plan, once guidance is received, the plan will be adjusted accordingly.
Part of the planning is collecting data from staff members to establish who is vaccinated and who isn’t to determine the number of employees that would require testing. Dr. Bugg informed the Board that the district is not required to offer COVID testing that there is State funding to cover the cost. Employees do not have to test through the district, they could go on their own to the doctor and provide proof of a negative COVID test. The district is looking into the SHIELD test, which is a saliva test. As of this meeting 68% of district staff are fully vaccinated. Dr. Bugg thanked the Board for their flexibility, and his administration team for all their hard work.
The Board acknowledged that enrollment seemed to be equivalent to last school year; no significant drop. The Board is happy to have students back in school.
DATES TO REMEMBER
September 6 – No School/Labor Day
September 8 – ES Fall Pictures
September 15 – Early Dismissal/MS Fall Pictures
September 16 – ECC Fall Pictures
October 4 – Registration/Cancellation Deadline for the Joint Annual Conference I. GRUNDY AREA VOCATIONAL CENTER REPORT
Mr. Lander reported:
1. Held the FY22 GAVC Budget Hearing at 5:15 p.m. There was no public comment.
2. Mrs. Pope from Mack and Associates provided an overview of this year's Audit Report. The FY21 GAVC Audit is available for Board member review by contacting Dr. Bugg.
3. Current GAVC enrollment is 730 students, which is the third highest historical enrollment for the Center.
4. Director Copes reported that in accordance with IDPH vaccination guidelines and the Governor's vaccination mandate, Morris Hospital and Park Place are requiring that students in the Health Occupations program placed in their facilities must be vaccinated. Mr. Copes is sending that notice to parents on August 27.
5. Project House #25 sold for $390,000. GAVC invested $325,000 into the house. The Board asked Director Copes to keep the remaining $65,000 in revenue in reserves to eventually purchase building trade lots.
6. The FY20 Civil Rights audit was completed with citations on the condition of some of the concrete sidewalks and ramps. Director Copes has 90 days to respond with a plan to address the citations.
7. Approved the FY21 Audit as presented.
8. Approved the FY22 Budget as presented.
9. Approved the resolution authorizing the Director to complete the sale of Project House #25.
GAVC is hosting an Open House from 4pm – 5pm for Administrators and Board Members to come and view the completed Project House. The house will be open to the public from 5pm – 7pm.
J. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR REPORT
Athletic teams at the Middle School and High School are following the COVID guidelines set forth by the ISBE, IDPH, IESA and IHSA.
No spectator limits at this time. Indoor events the participants and fans must wear masks properly. CCHS has hosted two volleyball contests without any problems.
Athletic Websites:
High School: http://il.8to18.com/coalcity
Middle School: http://il.8to18.com/CoalCityMS/
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
1. In regard to agenda items – none.
2. In general (Limited to 5 minutes per person.) – none.
OLD BUSINESS
A. DISCUSSION ACTION ON ADOPTING THE 2021-2022 OPERATING BUDGET
The final budget document, including the Certificate of Working Budget and the Certification of Revenues, were reviewed. As a result of the Budget Hearing earlier in the evening, the Board needed to formally adopt the district’s operating budget for 2021-2022. The resolution below was read during the meeting, as well as a signed copy kept on file. CSBO Jason Smith provided the Board with a brief summary of the budget presented at the meeting.
Mr. Harmon moved and Mr. Bianchetta seconded to approve the following resolution to adopt the 2021-2022 Operating Budget:
Roll Call.
Ayes: Quint Harmon, Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Shawn Hamilton, Chuck Lander, Steve Rogers, Ken Miller Nays:
Motion: Carried.
WHEREAS, The Board of Education of Coal City Community Unit School District #1, County of Grundy/Will, State of Illinois, caused to be prepared in tentative form a budget, and the Secretary of this Board has made the same conveniently available to public inspection for at least thirty days prior to final action thereon;
AND WHEREAS, A public hearing was held as to such budget on the 1st day of September 2021, notice of said hearing was given at least thirty days prior thereto as required by law, and all other legal requirements have been complied with;
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Board of Education of said district as follows:
Section 1: That the fiscal year of this School District be and the same hereby is fixed and declared to be beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022.
Section 2: That the following budget containing an estimate of amounts available in each Fund, separately, and of expenditures from each be and the same is hereby adopted as the budget of this school district for said fiscal year.
B. DISCUSSION ON ANNOUNCED CLOSURE OF DRESDEN STATION
Dr. Bugg provided the Board with an update on the announced closure of the Dresden Station and the District’s efforts to keep the station open. Dr. Bugg discussed how the Bill passed the Senate and will have to go to the House. Dr. Bugg reminded the Board that is an important matter that is vital to the school district, and the surrounding communities. Dr. Bugg thanked Senator Joyce, Senator Rezin, Representative Welter in the House, and Senator Hastings in New Lenox for their advocation of the bill. Dr. Bugg also thanked GEDC, the Chamber, and Grundy County Fire District for their support. Dr. Bugg also reminded the Board of the value of Faircom. The $20k spent in a year is worth protecting the $16 million in revenue the district receives from Dresden.
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON APPROVAL OF 2021 – 2022 GOLF FACILITY
Athletic Director Dan Hutchings recommended Morris Country Club for the 2021-2022 golf season at a cost of $2,100. The district has previously utilized the course at Cinder Ridge, and they have decided not to renew the agreement at this time. This agreement is saving the district money for the year.
Mr. Lander moved and Mrs. Gill seconded to approve utilizing the Morris Country Club for the 2021 – 2022 golf season at a cost of $2,100.
Roll Call.
Ayes: Chuck Lander, Mary Gill, Robert Bianchetta, Shawn Hamilton, Quint Harmon, Steve Rogers, Ken Miller
Nays:
Motion: Carried.
NEW BUSINESS
A. DISCUSSION ON 2021 FINANCIAL AUDIT
A representative from Mack and Associates was in attendance to present the 2021 financial audit findings. The Representative went through and provided recommendations, where necessary, otherwise the district had a clean audit. She thanked the Board for taking the time to allow her to present her findings, and she also thanked Mr. Smith and his staff for their time and professionalism.
B. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
The Board has retained Whitt Law LLC to represent Coal City Community Unit School District No. 1 and six other Grundy County taxing districts in the GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy LLC tax matters with regard to the GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Morris Operation. The Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement for the Negotiation and/or Litigation of Property Tax Issues Related to the GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Morris Operation Owned by GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy LLC being presented for consideration and approval sets forth the scope and purpose of this legal representation.
Mr. Bianchetta moved and Mr. Hamilton seconded to approve the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement at presented.
Roll Call.
Ayes: Robert Bianchetta, Shawn Hamilton, Mary Gill, Quint Harmon, Chuck Lander, Steve Rogers, Ken Miller
Nays:
Motion: Carried.
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON ILLINOIS CENTRAL-8 CONFERENCE DUES
Annual membership dues with Illinois Central-8 Conference for FY22 were ready for renewal in the amount of $3,000. The district has been a member for the last 3 years.
Mr. Lander moved and Mr. Harmon seconded to approve the annual membership renewal with Illinois Central-8 Conference in the amount of $3,000.
Roll Call.
Ayes: Chuck Lander, Quint Harmon, Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Shawn Hamilton, Steve Rogers, Ken Miller
Nays:
Motion: Carried.
D. DISCUSSION ON PUPIL TRANSPORTATION CLAIM
The Annual Claim for Pupil Transportation Reimbursements report was completed and submitted to the Illinois State Board of Education at the end of each school year. The report shows that during FY21 the district spent $989,262 to transport regular education students, $62,794 to transport vocational pupils, and $591,876 to transport special education students. The non-reimbursable transportation costs $123,017 are primarily the cost to transport students to extra-curricular events. The district can expect to receive State reimbursements this year as follows:
• Regular transportation of students in the amount of approximately $231,432.34
• Vocational student transportation in the amount of approximately $40.690.51
• Special Education student transportation in the amount of $383,535.64
E. DISCUSSION ON RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A HOMELESS EDUCATION LIAISON
At the June 6 Board meeting, the Board designated CJ Dzuiban as the Homeless Education Liaison, he has since resigned, and Middle School Assistant Principal Corey Mikula was recommended as his replacement.
Mr. Harmon moved and Mr. Hamilton seconded to approve the Resolution designating Corey Mikula as the Homeless Education Liaison for the district, and to waive the reading of the resolution.
Roll Call.
Ayes: Quint Harmon, Shawn Hamilton, Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Chuck Lander, Steve Rogers, Ken Miller Nays:
Motion: Carried.
F. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON SCHOOL SITE DONATION FROM GRUNDY COUNTY
A School Site Donation in the amount of $1,775.85 was received from Grundy County. A resolution was prepared for acceptance of the school site donation.
Mr. Lander moved and Mr. Harmon seconded to approve the resolution accepting the School Site Donation in the amount of $1,775.85 from Grundy County, and to waive the reading of the resolution.
Roll Call.
Ayes: Chuck Lander, Quint Harmon, Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Shawn Hamilton, Steve Rogers, Ken Miller Nays:
Motion: Carried.
OPEN FOR ITEMS NOT KNOWN AT AGENDA PREPARATION TIME
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
1. In regard to agenda items – none.
2. In general (Limited to 5 minutes per person.) – none.
CLOSED SESSION (IF APPROPRIATE)
_______ moved and _______ seconded to go to closed session at ______ p.m. for the purpose of considering information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees; collective bargaining matters and ________.
Roll Call.
Ayes: Robert Bianchetta, Mary Gill, Shawn Hamilton, Quint Harmon, Chuck Lander, Steve Rogers, Ken Miller Nays:
Motion CARRIED DENIED
BOARD STUDY SESSION OF THE WHOLE
DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 @ 6 P.M. In Coal City CUSD #1 Administrative Center Boardroom
NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE:
OCTOBER 6, 2021 @ 6 P.M. In Coal City CUSD #1 Administrative Center Boardroom
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Harmon moved and Mr. Lander seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 p.m. President Miller asked if there was any opposition to the motion, hearing none considers the motion approved.
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