May Minutes
Spring Valley C.C.S.D. #99
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
John F. Kennedy School Library
800 North Richards Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362
Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
The Spring Valley C.C.S.D. #99 Board of Education met on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the John F. Kennedy School Library with President Raymond Nolasco presiding.
1. Roll Call:
Board of Education Members Present: Raymond Nolasco, Jim Faletti, Greg Case, and Trisha Bogatitus
Melanie Malooley Thompson and Jack Kusek arrived at 7:06 p.m.
Board of Education Members Absent: Jim Scarpaci
Also Present: James M. Hermes, Kimberly Lisanby-Barber, Gina Herrmann, and Cynthia Vallero
2. Pledge of Allegiance:
3. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda:
MOTION by Bogatitus and seconded by Jim Faletti that the Board of Education Approve the Regular Meeting Agenda.
Roll Call: Bogatitus, Faletti, Case, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
4. Introduction and Recognition of Special Guests:
Superintendent Hermes introduced representatives from First Student, Inc. and Illinois Central bus companies as well as representatives from Allied Design Consultants.
5. Public Comment, Correspondence, and Announcements:
Larry Walker, representative of Illinois Central Bus Company introduced himself to the Board of Education and thanked them for the opportunity to bid the bus contract for Spring Valley District #99.
6. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of April 28, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes
b. Approval of April 28, 2010 Closed Session Minutes
c. Approval of the Financial Report
d. Approval of the Treasurer=s Report
e. Approval of District Bills
f. Approval of Imprest Fund Expenditures
g. Approval of Activity Fund Expenditures
MOTION by Faletti and seconded by Bogatitus that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda.
Roll Call: Faletti, Bogatitus, Thompson, Kusek, Case, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
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7. Discussion Only Items:
a. Technology Report:
Luke Tomsha, technology specialist, was present and informed the Board of Education of the following technology projects planned for the summer months:
i. setup inventory barcode scanner and printer for all tech inventory;
ii. attend Apple Systems Management seminar and Apple Media seminar;
iii. upgrade Powerschool database and Windows servers;
iv. gather information regarding 1.1 and setup blog with 1.1 data;
v. setup website for purchasing Lady Antebellum tickets on-line;
vi. setup additional server space on network due to lack of drive space on old server.
Mr. Tomsha informed the Board of Education that he and Mrs. Herrmann created a link on the district website for the 1.1 laptop environment. He also informed the Board of Education that the T1 line is no longer necessary which will be an approximate $4,000 savings to the district and that he will be working with Comcast because their cost is more reasonable and they seem to have a good working relationship with the school. The cost of their service is also e-rateable. Also discussed were the costs of implementing the 1.1 laptop program including insurance and a purchase program should the parents want to have the student keep their laptop when they graduate.
b. Facilities Update:
Bill VanDusen and David Leggens, architects from Allied Design Consultants, Inc. were present to review the two building design plans that had been chosen by the design committee. Superintendent Hermes stated that he had made several phone calls to schools who were on the construction grant list and found that Spring Valley CCSD #99 is in a very good position to receive construction funds when they are released. He also spoke
to Representative Mautino who was also encouraging. Each design was evaluated comparing square footage and cost differences and after much discussion it was the consensus of the Board of Education that they would prefer Plan H-2 be the building design of choice with a preliminary project cost estimate of $12,779,000 and an additional $1,278,000 for design/construction contingency costs. The architects stated that they will review the plans and proceed with hardline designs and get back to Mr. Hermes and the Board of Education when the plans have been finalized.
c. Cash Flow and Budget Update:
Superintendent Hermes informed the Board of Education that the district has received approximately 76% of the GSA money due and the projection for FY2011 funds appear to be the same as this year. Also reviewed was the monthly cash flow summary and fund balances to date.
d. Tax Levy Update:
Superintendent Hermes stated that last year=s tax levy was 2.785% and this year it is 2.82% which means that Spring Valley District #99 will receive approximately $86,800 more in tax money.
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8. Administrative Reports:
a. John F. Kennedy School Principal=s Report:
Mrs. Herrmann reported on discipline and enrollment. She also presented the Board of Education with a list of 2010-2011 extra curricular coaches as well as a list of teacher technology use at JFK. Other items Mrs. Herrmann reported on were as follows:
i. A summer reading program will be held at JFK where students will be asked to log their readings and junior high students will participate in an online blog;
ii. Congratulated the 2010 Special Olympics participants, Young author finalists, IESA track state qualifiers, and Class of 2010 graduates;
iii. Encouraged parents to participate in the pre-registration program FY2010-2011;
iv. School physicals will be held at JFK on June 1 from 2:00-4:00 and also on August 4 from 4:00-7:00 p.m with a cost of $25.00.
b. Lincoln School Principal=s Report:
Mrs. Barber reported on Lincoln School=s enrollment, stating that it has decreased slightly, and the current FY10 kindergarten registration numbers to date of 55 students. She also informed the Board of Education of the technology usage at Lincoln School by both students and staff including basic word processing skills, basic research, symphony math, iPhoto with pen pals and the creation of materials and newsletters.
c. Superintendent=s Report:
Superintendent Hermes presented a letter received from parents on behalf of their child. They expressed their appreciation for the extra attention and wonderful care he received during his first two school years by the staff at Lincoln School and stated that they were truly grateful and wanted to let the Board of Education know the good work the staff is doing. Mr. Hermes also informed the Board of Education that he had been notified that the district was owed $168 from Cash Dash and that he had submitted the necessary paperwork to collect this amount from the State of Illinois. Also discussed were plans by the Spring Valley Foundation for Education Enrichment Committee to create a 501C3 Plan which would allow individuals to donate money that could be used to purchase much needed classroom supplies; an AOctober Fest@ to be held in the Fall at the Valley Bar & Grill with proceeds used to benefit the Foundation; and Kamp Kennedy to be held at John F. Kennedy School August 2nd thru August 6th. This will be a free camp for students in grades K-5 with daily activities focused on math, science, Spanish, art, drama, dance, technology, health, and music.
9. Action Items:
a. Approve Resolution Regarding the Prevailing Wage:
MOTION by Kusek and seconded by Case that the Board of Education Approve the Resolution Regarding the Prevailing Wage.
Roll Call: Kusek, Case, Thompson, Faletti, Bogatitus, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
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b. Continue to Keep Closed Session Notes Confidential:
MOTION by Thompson and seconded by Bogatitus that the Board of Education Keep Closed Session Notes Confidential.
Roll Call: Thompson, Bogatitus, Kusek, Faletti, Case, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
c. Destroy Verbatim Records of Closed Session (5ILCS 1 20/2.06 ( c):
MOTION by Faletti and seconded by Kusek that the Board of Education Destroy Verbatim Records of Closed Session (5ILCS 1 20/2.06 ( c ).
Roll Call: Faletti, Kusek, Thompson, Case, Bogatitus, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
d. Approve 2010-2011 Student Handbook:
MOTION by Bogatitus and seconded by Case that the Board of Education Approve the 2010-2011 Student Handbook.
Roll Call: Bogatitus, Case, Thompson, Kusek, Faletti, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
e. Approve 2010-2011 Student Book Fees:
MOTION by Thompson and seconded by Bogatitus that the Board of Education Increase FY10-11 Book Fees to $100 Per Student.
Roll Call: Thompson, Bogatitus, Kusek, Faletti, Case, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
f. Approve 2010-2011 Student Lunch Fees:
No action taken. Lunch fees will remain the same as FY09-10.
g. Authorize the Superintendent to Seek Milk, Bread and Garbage Bids for the 2010-2011 School Year:
MOTION by Kusek and seconded by Thompson that the Board of Education Authorize Superintendent Hermes to Seek Milk, Bread and Garbage Bids FY10-11.
Roll Call: Kusek, Thompson, Faletti, Case, Bogatitus, and Nolasco voted aye. Motion carried.
h. Approve 2010 District Improvement Plan:
MOTION by Thompson and seconded by Faletti that the Board of Education Approve the 2010 District Improvement Plan as Presented.
Roll Call: Thompson, Faletti, Kusek, Case, Bogatitus, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
I. Approve District Risk Management Plan:
MOTION by Case and seconded by Faletti that the Board of Education Approve the District Risk Management Plan as Presented.
Roll Call: Case, Faletti, Thompson, Kusek, Bogatitus, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
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j. Approve Change of IASB School Board Policies Online Subscription:
MOTION by Faletti and seconded by Thompson that the Board of Education Approve the IASB School Board Policies Online Subscription.
Roll Call: Faletti, Thompson, Kusek, Case, Bogatitus, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
10. Executive Session: Time: 8:28 p.m.
Reference: 5ILCS 1 20/2.06 ( c) and 2:
MOTION by Bogatitus and seconded by Faletti that the Board of Education Go Into Executive Session in Reference: 5ILCS 20/2.06 ( c ) and 2:
Roll Call: Bogatitus, Faletti, Thompson, Kusek, Case, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
Return to Regular Session: Time: 8:35 p.m.
11. Action After Executive Session:
a. Approve Extra-Curricular Assignments FY10-11:
MOTION by Thompson and seconded by Kusek that the Board of Education Approve the Extra-Curricular Assignments as Presented.
Roll Call: Thompson, Kusek, Faletti, Case, Bogatitus, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
b. Approve Transportation Contract FY10-11 and FY11-12:
No Action Taken. To be discussed at the June Board of Education Meeting.
c. Approve Non-Certified Contract:
MOTION by Case and seconded by Bogatitus that the Board of Education Approve a Preliminary Agreement with the Non-Certified Staff.
Roll Call: Case, Bogatitus, Thompson, Kusek, Faletti, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
d. Approval of Building Design Plan:
MOTION by Faletti and seconded by Case that the Board of Education Approve Option H-2 as the Building Design Plan for Future Construction.
Roll Call: Faletti, Case, Thompson, Kusek, Bogatitus, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
e. Approve Allied Design Consultants, Inc. to Proceed with Building Plans:
MOTION by Thompson and seconded by Bogatitus that the Board of Education Authorize Allied Design Consultants, Inc. To Proceed with Building Design Plans as Approved.
Roll Call: Thompson, Bogatitus, Kusek, Faletti, Case, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
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f. Approve Spring Valley Municipal Band Request:
MOTION by Kusek and seconded by Faletti that the Board of Education Approve the Request of the Spring Valley Municipal Band to Use the JFK Band Room for Summer Practices.
Roll Call: Kusek, Faletti, Thompson, Case, Bogatitus, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
12. Adjournment: Time: 9:52 p.m.
MOTION by Case and seconded by Kusek that the May 19, 2010 Board of Education Meeting Be Adjourned.
Roll Call: Case, Kusek, Thompson, Faletti, Bogatitus, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Raymond R. Nolasco, President
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John A. Kusek, Secretary
June 16, 2010
