Lostant Community Unit School District 425 Board met Aug. 24.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL – REGULAR MEETING
Quillard Skinner, B.O.E. President, called the regular meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Present: Wiesbrock, Kozak, Ruff, Chambers, Cooper, Lawless
Present via Zoom: None
Present via Telephone: None
Absent: None
Recording Secretary: Sandra Malahy, Superintendent
Audience Members: Courtney Klobucher, Missy Einhaus
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
4. CORRESPONDENCE
Nothing this month.
5. RECOGNITION
5.1 Joe Ahearn donated $25.00 and Lostant High School memorabilia.
5.2 Because of a substitute teacher’s positive comments about Lostant School students and staff, Pastor Mike at New Beginnings Baptist Church donated two boxes of school supplies and backpacks.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
6.1 Approve Minutes of the Regular and Executive Session Board Meeting from July 20, 2022; and notes from the Safety Committee Meeting on August 1, 2022.
6.2 Approve Treasurer’s Report.
6.3 Approve Activity Account Report.
6.4 Approve Imprest Account Report.
6.5 Approve $140,918.38 for August Disbursements.
6.6 Approve August 2022 Payroll.
ACTION ITEM
A motion by Lawless and seconded by Wiesbrock to approve the consent agenda.
Roll call: Yea: Wiesbrock, Kozak, Chambers, Ruff, Lawless, Cooper, Skinner. Nay: None. Motion passes.
7. FINANCIAL REPORT
7.1 Fund Activity
The Financial Report reflects all revenues and expenditure through the end of July which is .08% of the the school year. Revenues are 24.46% and Expenditures are 7.58%.
Fund Category Revenues Expenditures
10 Education 25.99% 5.71%
20 Operation & Maintenance 20.22% 32.83%
30 Debt 30.44% 0.00%
40 Transportation 18.77% 0.00%
50 Social Security & IMRF 74.60% 3.93%
60 Capital Projects 0.00% 0.00%
70 Working Cash 60.30% 0.00%
80 Tort 4.79% 2.57%
90 Fire / Health Life Safety 12.50% 0.00%
Total 24.46% 7.58%
Dr. Malahy stated Fund 20 would more than likely be in the red by the end of the school year due to an asbestos bill that was submitted to the district late and was paid in July which falls in the current fiscal year. There are sufficient reserve funds in Fund 20 to cover the deficit.
7.2 Fund Transfers
Three fund transfers. Two invoices now coded to grants and one invoice was incorrectly coded.
ACTION ITEM
A motion by Wiesbrock and seconded by Chambers to approve the fund transfers as presented.
Roll call: Yea: Wiesbrock, Kozak, Chambers, Ruff, Lawless, Cooper, Skinner. Nay: None. Motion passes.
8. REPORTS, UPDATES, AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Informational Items:
8.1 Principal’s Report
Dr. Malahy and Mrs. Klobucher explained the Enrichment Program and RtI.
8.2 Employee Reports
No report this month.
8.3 PTO Report
Kelly Weisbrock and Kayla Jones are the contact parents. PTO will give $5 per student for field trips and if extra funds are needed, Mrs. Klobucher should contact PTO. Pie sales and spirit wear will take place before Thanksgiving. A.R. funds will be given after A.R. parties are planned.
8.4 LaSalle County COVID-19 Data
No discussion.
8.5 School Improvement Plan
Nothing to report during the summer.
8.6 Sale of School Property
Dr. Malahy reported that she met with the surveyor, Darrell Poundstone from Engineering & Surveying, Inc. Mr. Poundstone will submit a plat survey of the ball diamonds for the Board to determine the potential area for sale. Engineering & Surveying, Inc. was recommended by the school attorney. The Board discussed the area being in a TIF and the purchaser of the property should be responsible for all costs incurred by the district.
8.7 Flood Insurance
The Board viewed an email communication from the district’s insurance carrier. Flood insurance is now available for Flash Flood coverage during heavy rainfall. The cost of the insurance for this school year is $964.
ACTION ITEM
Motion died for lack of a motion.
8.8 2022-2023 Estimated Budget
The Board viewed the estimated budget. Dr. Malahy reported that Fund 20, O&M will be overbudget this school year due to an asbestos bill that was not submitted for payment last year and had to be paid this fiscal year. There is money in reserve to cover the deficit. All other funds should stay in the black.
ACTION ITEM
A motion by Ruff and seconded by Chambers to approve the 2022-2023 Estimated Budget as presented. Roll call: Yea: Wiesbrock, Kozak, Chambers, Ruff, Lawless, Cooper, Skinner. Nay: None. Motion passes.
8.9 Lostant/Tonica Transitional Superintendent
Mr. Skinner gave a report on the Lostant/Tonica superintendent meeting. Mr. Skinner asked Mrs. Wiesbrock to join the Lostant/Tonica search committee. The search committee will meet in November and report back to the Board.
8.10 Student Awards Parent Survey
The Board viewed the results of the Parent Survey.
ACTION ITEM
A motion by Ruff and seconded by Cooper to approve all end-of-the-school year awards be given during the 4th Quarter Award Assembly during school hours.
Roll call: Yea: Wiesbrock, Kozak, Chambers, Ruff, Lawless, Cooper, Skinner. Nay: None. Motion passes.
9. Committee Reports
9.1 Finance
No meeting this month.
9.2 Negotiations
No meeting this month.
9.3 Safety
Dr. Malahy reported the Safety Committee met with the Lostant Fire Department on Monday, August 1st at 5:00 p.m. for the annual Safety Meeting. Mrs. Chambers reminded Dr. Malahy and Mrs. Klobucher to place a ladder in the basement exit room.
9.4 Closed Session Minutes
No meeting this month.
10. Legislative Update:
Nothing this month.
11. Other:
11.1 Dr. Malahy provided a report called Advance Illinois Report: The State We’re In 2022. It is a report on the impact of Covid-19 on education in Illinois.
12. Old Business:
12.1 Dr. Malahy reported the School Van Purchase is no longer needed since the driver resigned and a certified driver could not be found within one weeks’ time. Johannes Bus Service is going to transport a few of the students.
12.2 Dr. Malahy stated the plumber prioritized the assessment needs list for the School Maintenance Grant. The Board viewed the list. Dr. Malahy will now contact IDEAL for an estimate regarding asbestos removal.
13. New Business:
Mrs. Kozak submitted information for new playground equipment.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
To discuss:
Date: August 24, 2022
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Lostant CUSD 425 Board Room
A motion by Chambers and seconded by Cooper to adjourn to closed meeting to discuss:
The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
A motion by Lawless and seconded by Ruff to reconvene into open session at 8:01 p.m. Roll call. 7-0
ACTION ITEM AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion by Ruff and seconded by Chambers to approve the resignation of Michelle Maggio, van driver.
Roll call: Yea: Wiesbrock, Kozak, Chambers, Ruff, Lawless, Cooper, Skinner. Nay: None. Motion passes.
15. DIRECT SUPERINTENDENT TO REPORT TO BOARD
• Compile a list of online courses for the Enrichment Program.
• Obtain quotes for resealing the playground.
• Obtain a quotes for tunnel asbestos removal aligned to plumbing projects.
• Research playground grants.
16. ADJOURN
A motion by Lawless and seconded by Ruff to adjourn.
Ayes 7-0.
The regular meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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