Richmond Burton Community High School District 157 Board met July 19.
Here is the minutes as 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. Lind, Superintendent; and Mr. Enright, Principal
Consent Agenda
• June 21, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes
• June 25, 2017 Special Meeting Minutes
• June 21, 2017 Closed Session Meeting Minutes
• Board Bills: $1,053,031.27 and Extra Bills $115,444.59
• Payroll: June $430,193.87
• Treasurer’s Report
• Leave of Absence Request
o T. Ghilani – FMLA Request
• Employment of Staff
o D. Sielck – PT Bus Driver
o S. Callandriello, Asst. Boys Soccer; D. Youngs, Asst. Wrestling Coach; S
Wood, Volunteer Asst. Wrestling Coach; B. Mansky, Asst. Boys Basketball
Coach; K. Fagan, Volunteer Asst. Boys Basketball Coach
• Resignation of Staff
o T. Beagle, Asst. Football Coach
Motion by Highley and seconded by Keim to approve the Consent Agenda items as
submitted.
Roll Call
Ayes: Highley, Keim, Alvarado, Gough, Graham, Holtz
Nays: None Motion Carried: 6 – 0
Public Input
Tony and Cindy Lesniewski – Requesting the Board to modify the Homeschool policy
related to participation in athletics. Tony and Cindy would like to see District allow
Homeschool students to participate in sports without having to attend classes at RBCHS.
The current policy requires the students to take 5 classes in order to participate. After
some discussion, the Board decided to bring it to the Athletic Committee to review the
policy and consider the request. Thereafter the Athletic Committee meeting, the
committee will bring back their recommendation to the full board. The Athletic
Committee meeting will be posted and you are welcome to attend.
Reports
The following Reports were reviewed:
• Fund Balance Report, Interest Report, Fund Comparison Report, Imprest Account
Report, Activity Account Financial Report
• Principal’s Report – Mr. Enright shared the breakdown of students in Summer
School and the pass rate for each subject area. Students who did not pass will be
seen by their counselors to discuss steps to remain on track for graduation.
Summer clean-up well underway including pavement of parking lots; RB will be
ready for the start of school.
• Lunch Report
• Technology Report
• Curriculum Director’s Report – Mrs. Veillon provided links to the slideshow and
video clip from the Spring Grove Fourth of July Parade. Illinois State Special
Olympics participants from RB were the Grand Marshalls for the Parade. It was a
wonderful experience for our Special Education students, student volunteers and
staff.
Ongoing discussion and planning with building level and District Administration
regarding School Improvement; Technology Implementation; John Baylor
Program; Professional Development, and Goal-Setting.
B. Zick, P. Enright, C. Nolen and Mrs. Veillon will be attending the ILASCD
Leadership Institute “To Shift Your Mindset for Team Success”.
Old Business
None
New Business
• Facility Use Request – Village of Richmond
National Night Out – August 12, 2017
Motion by Keim and Seconded by Highley to approve the Facility Use Application as
submitted.
Voice Vote: Ayes: 6
Nays: 0 Motion Carried: 6 - 0
• Adoption of Prevailing Wage Resolution
Wage list updated July 10, 2017 for McHenry County.
Motion by Gough and Seconded by Highley to approve the updated Prevailing Wage
Resolution as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes: Gough, Highley, Keim, Graham, Alvarado, Holtz
Nays: None Motion Carried: 6 – 0
• Resolution Authorizing $189,000.00 Fund Transfer from Operations and
Maintenance Fund to Debt Service Fund
Annually per the auditor
Motion by Graham and seconded by Highley to approve the resolution authorizing the
transfer of $189,000.00 from the Operations & Maintenance Fund to the Debt Service
Fund.
Roll Call
Ayes: Graham, Highley, Alvarado, Keim, Gough, Holtz
Nays: 0 Motion Carried: 6-0
Adjournment
Motion by Highley and Seconded by Gough to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 7:59 P.M.
Voice Vote: Ayes: 6
Nays: None Motion Carried: 6 - 0
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