March 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, March 17, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.
The Spring Valley C.C.S.D. #99 Board of Education met on Wednesday, March 17, 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, Jack Kusek, Jim Faletti, Greg Case, Trisha Bogatitus, and Jim Scarpaci
Melanie Malooley Thompson arrived at 7:30 p.m.
Also Present: James Hermes, Gina Herrmann, and Cynthia M. Vallero
2. Pledge of Allegiance:
3. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda:
MOTION by Kusek and Seconded by Faletti that the Board of Education Approve the Regular Meeting Agenda.
Roll Call: Kusek, Faletti, Case, Bogatitus, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
4. Introduction and Recognition of Special Guests:
None at this time.
5. Public Comment, Correspondence, and Announcements:
None at this time.
6. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of February 17, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes
b. Approval of February 17, 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 Scarpaci and seconded by Bogatitus that the Board of Education Approve the Consent Agenda.
Roll Call: Scarpaci, Bogatitus, Kusek, Faletti, 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 to address questions pertaining to his technology report. Areas of discussion were:
I. Attended a 1 to 1 school in Springfield to view opinions of the program;
2. Scheduling summer projects;
3. Received iPod touches from a grant and will be implemented this summer;
4. Will attend a peer review session at the ROE to review tech plans through the state.
Luke also informed the Board of Education that the laptops have been holding up quite well with few new hardware issues. He will be checking the teacher’s computers making sure that the battery health warranty does not expire before all computers are inspected. Discussion also took place about a GPS tracking system for the iPod touches and the possibility of purchasing software to track them if necessary. Also discussed was the district’s letter to Lou’s LaGrotto for consideration of their selection of Spring Valley C.C.S.D. #99 for proceeds from their summer concert which will be used to purchase new computers for the district. To date a selection has not been made.
b. Facilities Update:
Superintendent Hermes informed the Board of Education that he has been in touch with the district architects and discussed the various building designs for the proposed building addition. Mr. Hermes asked that the six designs presented be reviewed and any suggestions be brought back to him and he in turn would discuss suggestions with Bill VanDusen, district architect. He stressed that these plans are in the preliminary stages and more definite decisions will be made as the project gets closer to beginning. Superintendent Hermes also invited the Board of Education to view the articles and picture collage on display in the entrance hallway of John F. Kennedy School depicting the construction of the current JFK School during Mr. Charles Palia’s superintendency.
c. Cash Flow:
Superintendent Hermes stated that he is watching the cash flow of the district closely, especially due to the cuts in grant funding. Currently Spring Valley C.C.S.D. #99 is in good financial shape but he will keep the Board of Education informed as the end of the fiscal year approaches.
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d. Projected State Aid:
Superintendent Hermes informed the Board of Education that he has heard that budget cuts will be anywhere from 10%-17% for GSA. That would mean an approximate loss of $347,864 in district funds received. He stated that with the projected loss of GSA funds and the possible cuts in grant funding, he will be watching the district budget closely.
e. 1st Reading of IASB February Policy Manual Updates:
Superintendent Hermes asked the Board of Education to review the policy updates and get back to him if there are any questions.
f. 2010-2011 Bus Routes:
The administration stated that they have been looking into route changes but will wait until a final decision has been made regarding the bus company FY2010-2011. Bid documents are being prepared and will be presented for review at the April Board of Education meeting.
8. Administrative Reports:
a. John F. Kennedy School Principal’s Report:
Mrs. Herrmann reported on enrollment of 536 students and school discipline. She also stated that the 8th grade graduation field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry and the Chicago Cubs game will be on April 28th; ISAT tests were held March 1-12 with a teacher/student volleyball game held afterwards; a handbook committee meeting will be held on March24th; waiting to finalize the FY10-11 band schedule; and Sam Lucas and Lorenzo Olivares will present their technology project in Springfield, IL.
b. Lincoln School Principal’s Report:
Mrs. Barber reported on enrollment of 255 students and an overall poverty level of 61%. She also stated that kindergarten pre-registration is being encouraged so that accurate numbers can be obtained to prepare for staff and supplies. Currently the projected numbers are lower than anticipated. She also stated that two carts and 40 iPods were purchased through the receipt of an ARRA Special Education grant. Mrs. Barber, Mrs. Herrmann, and Mrs. Mauck - special education teacher - will be attending a training session in Peoria, IL to learn more about the iPods.
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c. Superintendent’s Report:
Superintendent Hermes stated that a Foundation meeting was held and that the group is looking for individuals who would be interested in being part of the organization and asked that anyone interested contact his office. The goals of the organization were discussed as well as fundraisers and enrichment programs. Mr. Hermes also reminded the Board of Education of the Starved Rock Conference Dinner Meeting to be held at Peru Parkside School on Tuesday, April 6th and asked those interested in attending to contact the district office. Also, due to a conflict in scheduling Superintendent Hermes asked to change the April Regular Meeting of the Board of Education to April 28, 2010. It was the consensus of the Board to change the meeting date as requested.
9. Closed Session: Time: 7:40 p.m.
MOTION by Scarpaci and seconded by Bogatitus that the Board of Education Go Into Closed Session Ref: 5 ILCS 120/2.2 ( C ) 1 and 2:
Roll Call: Scarpaci, Bogatitus, Thompson, Kusek, Faletti, Case, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
Return to Regular Session: Time: 9:20 p.m.
10. Action Items:
a. Approve Track Coaches for 2010:
MOTION by Faletti and seconded by Thompson that the Board of Education Approve John Mestemaker, Ivy Samolinski, and Eric Mercer as Track Coaches FY2010.
Roll Call: Faletti, Thompson, Kusek, Case, Bogatitus, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
b. Approve Band Agreement with Grand Ridge Elementary:
MOTION by Kusek and seconded by Bogatitus that the Board of Education Approve a Band Agreement with Grand Ridge Elementary as Presented.
Roll Call: Kusek, Bogatitus, Thompson, Faletti, Case, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
c. Approve Lawn Bid:
MOTION by Scarpaci and seconded by Faletti that the Board of Education Approve the Lawn Bid Submitted by TnT Lawn Care.
Roll Call: Scarpaci, Faletti, Thompson, Kusek, Case, and Nolasco voted aye. Bogatitus abstained. Motion carried.
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d. Approve Special Education Workload Committee Proposal:
MOTION by Case and seconded by Faletti that the Board of Education Approve the Special Education Workload Proposal.
Roll Call: Case, Faletti, Thompson, Kusek, Bogatitus, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
e. Approval of 2010-2011 2nd Year Certified Staff Contracts:
MOTION by Bogatitus and seconded by Kusek that the Board of Education Approve 2010-2011 2nd Year Certified Staff Contracts to Jodi Pattermann, Mike Wallace, and Rachel Gross.
Roll Call: Bogatitus, Kusek, Thompson, Faletti, Case, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
f. Approval of 2010-11 3rd Year Certified Staff Contracts:
MOTION by Thompson and seconded by Faletti that the Board of Education Approve 2010-2011 3rd Year Certified Contracts to Allison Booth, Caroline Twidell, Tricia Musselmann, Ryan Crawley, and Candi Kingry.
Roll Call: Thompson, Faletti, Kusek, Case, Bogatitus, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
g. Approval of 2010-11 4th Year Certified Contracts:
MOTION by Case and seconded by Kusek that the Board of Education Approve 2010-11 4th Year Contracts to Linda Mavis, Jon Mestemaker, Shannon Leininger, and Eric Mercer.
Roll Call: Case, Kusek, Thompson, Faletti, Bogatitus, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
h. Approval of Tenure Contracts:
MOTION by Scarpaci and seconded by Bogatitus that the Board of Education Approve Tenure Contracts to Staci Martin, Amanda Dynes, and Ivy Samolinski.
Roll Call: Scarpaci, Bogatitus, Thompson, Kusek, Faletti, Case, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
I. Acceptance of Retirement Letter:
MOTION by Thompson and seconded by Kusek that the Board of Education Accept the Retirement Letter Submitted by Bruce Gualandri.
Roll Call: Thompson, Kusek, Faletti, Case, Bogatitus, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
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j. Acceptance of Employee Resignations:
MOTION by Faletti and seconded by Kusek that the Board of Education Accept the Resignation of Adam Oldaker.
Roll Call: Faletti, Kusek, Thompson, Case, Bogatitus, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
MOTION by Thompson and seconded by Case that the Board of Education Accept the Resignation of Amanda Esgar.
Roll Call: Thompson, Case, Kusek, Faletti, Bogatitus, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
k. Approval of Technology Specialist Contract:
MOTION by Scarpaci and seconded by Faletti that the Board of Education Approve a Two Year Contract to Luke Tomsha, Technology Specialist.
Roll Call: Scarpaci, Faletti, Thompson, Kusek, Case, Bogatitus, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
11. Adjournment: Time: 9:30 p.m.
MOTION by Thompson and seconded by Faletti that the March 17, 2010 Board of Education Meeting Be Adjourned.
Roll Call: Thompson, Faletti, Kusek, Case, Bogatitus, Scarpaci, 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
April 28, 2010
