McHenry Times

Alden Hebron School District 19 Board met April 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

President Norton called the regular meeting of the Board of Education of Alden-Hebron Community Consolidated Unit School District #19 to order at 7:00 p.m.

Roll Call

Present: Mr. Norton, Mr. Winkelman, Mrs. Combs, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Stauss, Ms. Coulman

Absent: Mr. Eskridge

Also Present:

Dr. Debbie Ehlenburg–Superintendent, Tiffany Elswick-ES Principal, Tim HayungaMS/HS Principal, Pat Syens-Treasurer, Scott Redden-Buildings & Grounds, Colleen Geils-Media Specialist, Erica Schwanke-2nd Grade Teacher, Corey Rotelli-2nd Teacher.

Correspondence:

•On 3/23/18 from McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals-Legal Notice of Public Hearing at which the owner of Thelen Sand & Gravel will be requesting renewal of their Conditional Use Permit for the gravel pit on Burgett Road; the hearing will be on Thursday, April 19 at 1:30 in Conference Room A at the McHenry County Government Center.

• FOIA from The Shriver Center on Poverty Law on 4/5/18 asking how many School Resource Officers District 19 employs; satisfied on 4/9/18.

• FOIA from Workforce Development, SMART Local 265 on 4/12/18 requesting information on possible contracts in place for sheet metal work this summer; satisfied on 4/17/18.

Communications

Public Comments:

None

Staff Comments:

On behalf of Mrs. Karen Fallon, Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Geils extended an invitation to BOE members to attend the End of the Year Kindergarten Celebration for the AldenHebron Class of 2030! The Program will be held in the Elementary School Gym on Monday, May 14 from 6:00 to 7:00pm.

Board Comments

Mrs. Combs shared with the BOE and others present the sad news of the passing of, and the funeral arrangements for Mr. Charles “Jack” Wightman. In addition to being a former Alden-Hebron administrator, Mr. Wightman was the father of AHES teacher, Mrs. Peisert.

Consent Agenda:

The following were reviewed under the consent agenda.

*A. Approval of March 6, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes

*B. Approval of March 20, 2018 Regular and Executive Meeting Minutes

*C. Recap of March 2017 Expenditures

*D. Treasurer’s Report for March 2017

*E. Approval of Current Invoices & Payroll

*F. Personnel Report

*G. Approval to re-employ Auditor

*H. Regional Safe Schools Program

*I. 2018/2019 IHSA Membership

*J. Final 2017-2018 Calendar (final day 5/25/18)

*K. Approval of 2018-2019 School Calendar

*L. 2nd Reading of Policies

School Board-

2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure

Operational Services-

4:40 Incurring Debt

Personnel-

5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited

5:170 Copyright

Mr. Stauss moved, Mr. Madsen seconded to approve the consent agenda as presented.

Ayes: Mr. Norton, Mr. Winkelman, Mrs. Combs, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Stauss, Ms. Coulman

Nays: None

Absent: Mr. Eskridge

Motion Carried

Business Administration:

ES Principal Report – as presented

Mrs. Elswick added that the Preschool Program was audited on April 10th and seemed to go well. Results of the audit should be received in May.

MS/HS Principal Report– as presented:

Mr. Hayunga also stated that Prom Packets would be distributed to students on Monday, April 23. This year’s Prom will be at the Bull Valley Country Club; the theme will be “Great Gatsby”.

Superintendent Report– as presented

Dr. Ehlenburg informed the BOE that as of today, 31 community members have agreed to serve on the District Facilities Committee.

Dr. Ehlenburg also presented to the BOE a PowerPoint that consisted of District Highlights for each of the schools for the first 3 quarters of the school year. It is the intention of the administration to develop a regular, quarterly version of the District Highlights PowerPoint that will be posted on the District website and social media sites so parents/community members can access it and are aware of accomplishments of students and staff, and of events taking place within the District.

Village:

Mr. Stauss stated that the Village meeting, which was to be held on Monday, April 16 has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 19.

Finance:

Mrs. Syens reported that District 19 is at 75% of the FY18 budget and that the District is tracking well, right where it should be for the year. She and Dr. Ehlenburg have begun working on the FY19 budget.

Mr. Madsen moved, Mr. Winkelman seconded to approve Patricia Syens as School Treasurer for the 2018-19 school year and Treasurer’s Bond as presented.

Ayes: Mr. Norton, Mr. Winkelman, Mrs. Combs, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Stauss, Ms. Coulman

Nays: None

Absent: Mr. Eskridge

Motion Carried

Physical Structures/Maintenance:

Buildings & Grounds Report - as presented

Mr. Redden added that he has had 5 different companies come to look at the non-functioning boiler and is awaiting responses from them.

Dr. Ehlenburg stated that the Building and Grounds Committee met on April 9. She and Mr. Madsen reported that the committee has prioritized items that were on the Life Safety Report. Items chosen to be incorporated into the budget include the nonfunctioning boiler, cracks in the flooring in the ES gym by the lunch tables, repair of sidewalks and entrances at the MS/HS.

Dr. Ehlenburg also shared with the BOE that there was a power surge in Hebron on April 11 that affected surge protectors and other items in the MS/HS. Hebron-AldenGreenwood FPD was on scene shortly thereafter to conduct a safety check of both buildings.

Transportation:

Transportation Report – as presented

Communications:

Public Comments

Staff Comments:

Dr. Ehlenburg informed the BOE that they will shortly be receiving invitations to the 5th - 8th Grade Service Learning presentation which will be held on Thursday, May 10 at 8:30 am.

Board Comments:

Mr. Winkelman shared that the All-Star Basketball Game that was scheduled for April 14, but was canceled due to the snow, has been rescheduled for May 6.

Executive Session:

Mr. Madsen moved, Mr. Winkelman seconded to go into executive session at 7:36 pm. for the purpose of the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.

Ayes: Mr. Norton, Mr. Winkelman, Mrs. Combs, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Stauss, Ms. Coulman

Nays: None

Absent: Mr. Eskridge

Motion Carried

Return to open session at 8:30.

Adjournment:

Mr. Winkelman moved, Ms. Coulman seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 pm.

Motion carried.

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