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Richmond Burton Community High School District 157 Board met July 19

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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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