McHenry Times

Richmond-Burton Community High School District 157 Board of Education met June 21.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, District #157, Richmond-Burton Community High School was called to order by President Steve Holtz at 7:30 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Members Present: Highley, Gough, Graham, Keim, Alvarado, Holtz

Members Absent: Thomas

Also Present: Dr. Oest, Superintendent; Dr. Lind, Principal; and Mr. Nolen, Associate Principal

Consent Agenda

• May 17, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes

• Board Bills: $291,228.54 and Extra Bills $39,269.72

• Payroll: May $592,026.82

• Treasurer’s Report

• Resignation of Staff

o C. Pilasievic – Bus Driver

• Employment of Staff

o J. Hayden – Office Secretary

o B. Benda – P.E. Teacher

o M. Giese, Head Coach Baseball; C. DeCaluwe, Head Coach Girls Soccer; R. Carlson, Head Coach Girls Track; L. Hencier, Head Coach Boys Track; T. DeParter, L. Lesniak, and T. Ghilani, Weight Room Supervisors; T. Stanton, M. Rygiel, and B. Benda, Asst. Coach Football; B. Satkiewicz, Volunteer Asst. Coach Football; L. Jones, Asst. Coach Girls Basketball; M. Rygiel and D. Pavell; Asst. Coach Boys Basketball; M. Chappel, Asst. Coach Cheer; C. Wagner, Volunteer Asst. Coach Boys and Girls Soccer; S. Calandriello, Dance Sponsor

Motion by Keim and seconded by Highley to approve the Consent Agenda items as submitted.

Roll Call

Ayes: Keim, Highley, Alvarado, Gough, Graham, Holtz

Nays: None Motion Carried: 6 – 0

Public Input:

None

Reports:

The following Reports were reviewed:

• Fund Balance Report, Interest Report, Fund Comparison Report, Imprest Account Report, Activity Account Financial Report

• Principal’s Report – Wrapping up the old school year and preparing for the new year. Cleaning and painting are underway throughout the building. Waiting on AP scores, over 400 AP tests were taken. More kids are taking AP tests even if they are not taking AP classes. Scores will be reported once received. Mr. Enright has met several times with Dr. Lind to ensure a smooth transition into the Principal position.

• Assistant Principal’s Report – Mr. Nolen supplied the final discipline numbers for 2016-17 and the past few years. In-school suspension numbers have increased due to SB 100 but have been beneficial for the students; keeping the students in school and getting help in their classes versus being at home.

Dr. Oest’s added his enrollment report included year end data for all four buildings.

• Curriculum Director’s Report – Mrs. Veillon provided the Illinois State Olympics athletes’ results and their medals; every student came home with a medal. A large number of students volunteered to help with the event along with staff members. The event can be viewed on RBCHS Facebook page, a link was provided. Amelia Guanci represented RB at FPS Internationals, she worked with three other students and her teamed placed third for the on-site scenario writing. A link is provided for the Closing Ceremony. Amelia will continue to compete. Her goal as a senior is to be eligible for the scholarship provided by the Future Problem Solving Program International.

Summer curriculum is in the works, will be checking in on all the teams. Chromebook distribution will occur during Registration, August 8th and 9th . Lenovo Chromebooks were selected again for the coming school year due to the low incident rate. Mr. Herchenbach has done an excellent job monitoring repairs, returns, and insurance.

• Student Services Report

• Activity Director’s Report

• Lunch Report

• Transportation Report

• Technology Report

Old Business:

None

New Business:

• Drama Club Trip Request

Motion by Highey and Seconded by Keim to approve the Drama Club Trip Request as submitted.

Voice Vote: Ayes: 6

Nays: 0 Motion Carried: 6 - 0

• Board Policies - Adoption

These policies are recommended by PRESS and reviewed by IASB attorney. Policies are updated per revisions in the law and were presented for first reading in May.

Recommendation is to adopt the policies as presented.

2:100 Board Member Conflict of Interest

4:15 Identity Protection

5:120 Employee Ethics

5:230 Maintaining Student Discipline

5:285 Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers

6:70 Teaching About Religions

7:100 Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations

Motion by Alvarado and Seconded by Highley to adopt Board policies as submitted.

Voice Vote: Ayes: 6

Nays: 0 Motion Carried: 6 - 0

• Approve Student Handbook Revisions

Motion by Holtz and Seconded by Highley to approve 2017-18 RB Student Handbook revisions as presented.

Voice Vote: Ayes: 6

Nays: 0 Motion Carried: 6 - 0

• Richmond Township - IGA

Annual renewal

Motion by Highley and Seconded by Keim to approve the Richmond Township IGA extension as presented.

Voice Vote: Ayes: 6

Nays: 0 Motion Carried: 6 – 0

• Adoption of Prevailing Wage Resolution

Wage list updated June 5, 2017 for McHenry and Lake Counties.

Motion by Holtz and Seconded by Gough to approve the updated Prevailing Wage Resolution as presented.

Roll Call: Ayes: Holtz, Gough, Highley, Graham, Keim, Alvarado

Nays: None Motion Carried: 6 – 0

• Board Committee Appointments

Based on feedback received from the Board members and time commitment needed for each committee, President Holtz assigned Board Members to Committees they would be serving. After some discussion, a Safety Committee would be added and would meet as needed.

• Consideration of Release of Closed Session Minutes

Since last review, recommendation is to release minutes from 4/19/17 and not release the rest due to their continued need for confidentially.

Motion by Graham and Seconded by Highley to publicly release the Closed Session Minutes of 4/19/17 and to keep all the other closed session minutes closed at this time due to their continued need for confidentially.

Roll Call: Ayes: Graham, Highley, Alvarado, Gough, Keim, Holtz

Nays: None Motion Carried: 6 – 0

President Holtz presented Dr. Oest with parting gifts on behalf of the Board to say Thank You. Since Dr. Oest was instrumental to the detail of the District Office, the Board agreed to name the Conference Room “Dr. Dan Oest Conference Center”. A plaque will display in Dr. Oest’s honor. In addition to the Plaque, a donation was made to a charity of Dr. Oest’s choice.

Closed Session:

Motion by Highley and seconded by Gough move into Closed Session at 7:56 p.m. to consider information pertaining to the appointment, employment, dismissal, performance, discipline and compensation of employees.

Roll Call: Ayes: Highley, Gough, Alvarado, Keim, Graham, Holtz

Nays: None Motion Carried: 6 – 0

Return to Open Session at 8:38 P.M.

Motion by Highley and Seconded by Gough to approve educational support personnel and administrative raises per the terms as discussed in Closed Session.

Roll Call: Ayes: Highley,Gough, Keim, Alvarez

Nays: Graham

Abstain: Holtz Motion Carried: 4 - 1

Adjournment

Motion by Highley and Seconded by Keim to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 8:39 P.M.

Voice Vote: Ayes: 6

Nays: None Motion Carried: 6 - 0

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