June 2010 Minutes
Spring Valley CCSD #99
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
John F. Kennedy School Library
800 North Richards Street, Spring Valley, IL 61362
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
The Spring Valley CCSD #99 Board of Education met on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 5:00 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, and Trisha Bogatitus
Melanie Malooley Thompson arrived at 5:27 p.m.
Jim Scarpaci arrived at 5:45 p.m
Board of Education Member Absent: Greg Case.
Also Present: James M. Hermes, Kimberly Lisanby-Barber, and Gina Herrmann
Absent: Cynthia Vallero
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda:
MOTION by Kusek and seconded by Bogatitus that the Board of Education Approve the Regular Meeting Agenda.
Roll Call: Kusek, Bogatitus, Faletti, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
4. Introduction/Recognition of Special Guests:
Present at the meeting was Ryan Davis, a representative from Unland Companies, as well as reporters from the News Tribune and Bureau County Republican.
5. Public Comment, Correspondence, and Announcements:
None
6. Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of May 19, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes
b. Approval of May 19, 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
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MOTION by Faletti and seconded by Bogatitus that the Board of Education Approve the Consent Agenda.
Roll Call: Faletti, Bogatitus, Thompson, Kusek, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
7. Discussion Only Items:
a. Technology Report:
The Board of Education reviewed the technology report presented and were also informed that the tickets for the Lady Antebellum Concert are selling very well. Mrs. Barber discussed the iPod training that took place at John F. Kennedy School.
b. Facilities Update:
Superintendent Hermes stated that he is hopeful he will soon be notified that the district will be receiving construction funds and he is working with Allied Design Consultants and Bill VanDusen to finalize the chosen plan. He informed the Board of Education that updated costs are available for viewing on the district blog.
c. Cash Flow & Budget Update:
Superintendent Hermes informed the Board of Education that the district received the 21st General State Aide payment but is doubtful that the next payment will be received. He stated that 99.03% of revenues have been received with expenses of 98.86%.
8. Administrative Reports:
a. John F. Kennedy School Principal’s Report:
Mrs. Herrmann reported on student enrollment numbers FY2009-10 and student discipline. She also discussed the implementation of an art program as a fine arts choice for junior high students instead of general music.
b Lincoln School Principal’s Report:
Mrs. Barber discussed class sizes and the K-5 science adoption and Jr. High Web based literature/language arts.
c. Superintendent’s Report:
Superintendent Hermes informed the Board of Education that reservations will be made for the Triple I Conference to be held in Chicago, IL in November and asked that those who will be attending verify that with his office. He also stated that Kamp Kennedy 2010 has received a great response with approximately 100 students enrolled. It is a free program for students grades K-5 August 2nd-6th with daily activities in math, science, Spanish, art, drama, dance, technology, health, and music.
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9. Action Items:
a. Approve Phase I of the Kennedy 6th-8th Grades 1.1 Initiative Contingent of Funding:
MOTION by Bogatitus and seconded by Faletti that the Board of Education Approve Phase I of the Kennedy 6th-8th Grades 1.1 Initiative Contingent of Funding.
Roll Call: Bogatitus, Faletti, Thompson, Kusek, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays.
Motion carried.
b. Approve Retirement Resolution for Nellie June Panizzi:
MOTION by Kusek and seconded by Faletti that the Board of Education Approve the Retirement Resolution for Nellie June Panizzi.
Roll Call: Kusek, Faletti, Thompson, Bogatitus, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
c. Authorize District Office to Make July Bill Payments:
MOTION by Faletti and seconded by Bogatitus that the Board of Education Authorize the District Office to make July, 2010 Bill Payments.
Roll Call: Faletti, Bogatitus, Thompson, Kusek, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
d. Authorize Staff Apple Purchase:
MOTION by Kusek and seconded by Faletti that the Board of Education Approve Staff Apple Purchases as Discussed.
Roll Call: Kusek, Faletti, Thompson, Bogatitus, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
e. Approve IESA Registration:
MOTION by Faletti and seconded by Bogatitus that the Board of Education Approve IESA Registration.
Roll Call: Faletti, Bogatitus, Thompson, Kusek, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
f. Approve Change in Fine Arts Course Offering (6th-8th Grades Art Class):
MOTION by Kusek and seconded by Faletti that the Board of Education Approve a Fine Arts
Course for 6th-8th Grade Students:
Roll Call: Kusek, Faletti, Thompson, Bogatitus, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
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10. Executive Session: Time: 5:26 p.m.
Reference: 5 ILCS 120/2.2 ( c ) 1 and 2:
MOTION by Bogatitus and seconded by Kusek that the Board of Education Go Into Executive Session Referencing 5 ILCS 120/2.2 ( c ) 1 and 2:
Roll Call: Bogatitus, Kusek, Thompson, Faletti, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
Return to Regular Session: Time: 7:15 p.m.
11. Action Items After Closed Session:
a. Retirement Request:
MOTION by Bogatitus and seconded by Kusek that the Board of Education Accept, With Regret, the Retirement Request of Mr. Edward (Red) Nestler Effective the End of the 2010-2011 School Year.
Roll Call: Bogatitus, Kusek, Thompson, Faletti, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
b. Retirement Request:
MOTION by Scarpaci and seconded by Faletti that the Board of Education Accept, With Regret, the Retirement Request of Mrs. Elaine Templeton Effective the End of the 2010-2011 School Year.
Roll Call: Scarpaci, Faletti, Thompson, Kusek, Bogatitus, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
c. Approve 2010-2011 Garbage Contract:
MOTION by Thompson and seconded by Bogatitus that the Board of Education Approve a One Year Garbage Contract to Waste Management (2010-2011).
Roll Call: Thompson, Bogatitus, Kusek, Faletti, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
d. Approve 2010-2011 Bread Contract:
MOTION by Faletti and seconded by Kusek that the Board of Education Approve a 2010-2011 Bread Contract to Interstate Brands Companies.
Roll Call: Faletti, Kusek, Thompson, Bogatitus, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
e. Approve 2010-2011 Milk Contract:
MOTION by Bogatitus and seconded by Faletti that the Board of Education Approve a 2010-2011 Milk Contract to North Central Illinois Milk Distributors.
Roll Call: Bogatitus, Faletti, Thompson, Kusek, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
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f. Approve Summer Custodial Staff:
MOTION by Scarpaci and seconded by Thompson that the Board of Education Approve the Summer Custodial Staff as Presented.
Roll Call: Scarpaci, Thompson, Kusek, Faletti, Bogatitus, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
g. Approve Final Non-Certified Contract:
MOTION by Kusek and seconded by Bogatitus that the Board of Education Approve the Final Non-Certified Contract as Presented.
Roll Call: Kusek, Bogatitus, Thompson, Faletti, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
h. Approve Property and Casualty Insurance Agreement FY2010-2011:
MOTION by Thompson and seconded by Kusek that the Board of Education Approve the Property and Casualty Insurance Agreement FY2010-2011 with Dakota Street Insurance.
Roll Call: Thompson, Kusek, Faletti, Bogatitus, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
I. Approve Bus Contract FY2010-2011:
MOTION by Kusek and seconded by Faletti that the Board of Education Approve a 2010-2011 Bus Contract to Illinois Central School Bus Company.
Roll Call: Kusek, Faletti, Thompson, Bogatitus, Scarpaci, and Nolasco voted aye. No nays. Motion carried.
12. Adjournment: Time: 7:20 p.m.
MOTION by Thompson and seconded by Faletti that the Board of Education that the June 16, 2010 Board of Education Meeting Be Adjourned.
Roll Call: Thompson, Faletti, Kusek, 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
August 19, 2010
