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Johnsburg Community Unit School District 12 Board of Education met November 28.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Members Present: Mr. J. Barrett, Mr. J. Harker, Mrs. V. Klos, Mr. S. Link, Mrs. C. Neiss, Mr. T. Oeffling, Mrs. M. Tinsley.

Members Present By Means of Audio/Visual Conference: None. Members

Absent: None.

Also Present: Superintendent, Dr. D. Johnson; Business Manager, Mrs. A. Mulvaney; Curriculum Director, Mrs. T. Engelbrecht; Student Services Director, Mrs. F. Milewski; High School Principal, Mr. K. Shelton; Junior High School Principal, Mrs. N. Hurckes; Johnsburg Elementary School Principal, Dr. B. Belcastro; Ringwood School Primary Center Principal, Mr. A. Elbert; District Athletic Director, Mr. T. Juske (until 7:18 p.m.); Ringwood Teacher, Mrs. R. Davis; Junior High Cross Country Coach, Mr. B. Smith (until 7:18 p.m.); Eder, Casella & Co. Representative, Ms. S. Casella-Dercole (until 7:51 p.m.); Junior High Cross Country Team Members (until 7:18 p.m.), Ms. G. Fields, Ms. E. Illg, Ms. A. Jablonski and Ms. M. Klos; High School Tennis Team Members (until 7:18 p.m.), Ms. A. Cittadino and Ms. K. Aleksaite; High School DECA Student, Mr. J. Cramer (until 7:18 p.m.); Minute Recorder, Ms. B. Seger.

Call To Order:

The meeting was called to order by President Tom Oeffling at 7:00 p.m. and proceeded with roll call. The roll call found Mr. J. Barrett, Mr. J. Harker, Mrs. V. Klos, Mr. S. Link, Mrs. C. Neiss, Mr. T. Oeffling and Mrs. M. Tinsley present. Absent: None.

Pledge Of Allegiance:

Mr. T. Oeffling led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Topics For Consideration To Add To Agenda:

Mr. T. Oeffling asked if there were any discussion topics to be added to the agenda. The Board agreed not to add any topics to the agenda.

Approval Of Agenda:

It was moved by Mrs. M. Tinsley and seconded by Mrs. V. Klos to approve the agenda as presented. “Ayes”: All. “Nays”: None. Absent: None.

Consent Approval For Minutes Of:

• October 24, 2017 Board of Education Meeting

• October 24, 2017 Board of Education Closed Session Meeting

• November 14, 2017 Committee of the Whole Meeting

It was moved by Mr. J. Harker and seconded by Mr. S. Link to approve the minutes of the October 24, Board of Education meeting, the October 24, 2017 Board of Education Closed Session meeting and the November 14, 2017 Committee of the Whole meeting as presented. On roll call vote for the October 24, 2017 Board of Education meeting and the October, 2017 Board of Education Closed Session meeting, "Ayes": Mr. J. Barrett, Mr. J. Harker, Mrs. V. Klos, Mr. S. Link, Mrs. C. Neiss, Mr. T. Oeffling, Mrs. M. Tinsley. Absent: None. On roll call vote for the November 14, 2017 Committee of the Whole meeting, "Ayes": Mr. J. Barrett, Mr. J. Harker, Mrs. V. Klos, Mr. S. Link, Mrs. K. Neiss, Mr. T. Oeffling. Abstain: Mr. Mrs. M. Tinsley. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Commendations And Recognitions:

• Fall Athletic Accomplishments – Mr. T. Juske asked the Board to join with him in commending the fall sports athletes who recently qualified for and competed in the State Championships. He noted that not only did the Junior High Girls Cross Country Team qualify for and compete at the State Championships, team member Morgan Klos placed 24th in the State. Mr. T. Juske introduced one of the team’s coaches, Brett Smith and team members, Gabby Fields, Ellyana Illg, Ava Jablonski and Morgan Klos, who were in attendance, to the Board. He also introduced JHS Girls Tennis Team members, Abbie Cittadino and Kamile Aleksaite and praised the girls for their fine efforts, which resulted in them competing at State and being named to the all-conference team. The Board presented the athletes and coaches with certificates and District water bottles/travel mugs. The Board also joined with Mr. T. Juske in commending JHS Golf Team member, Lauren Winter, the JHS Girls Cross Country team, JHS Boys Cross Country team member, Tim Bertulis and their coaches for their successful seasons which resulted with them qualifying for and competing at State. Mr. K. Shelton also commended Mr. T. Juske for the excellent job he is doing in his first year as District Athletic Director.

• High School AP Scholars – Mr. K. Shelton introduced High School students, Seth Billig and Megan Jurik to the Board and commended them for being named AP Scholars with Honors for scoring a 3 or higher on 3 AP exams. The Board presented the students with certificates and District water bottles. The Board also commended those students that were unable to attend the meeting, AP Scholars of Distinction, Isabel Dunn and Qin Qin Yang, AP Scholar with Honors, Ben Johnson and AP Scholar, Megan Mena.

• National Honor Society Inductees – The Board joined with Mr. K. Shelton in commending the 31 JHS students who were recently named to the National Honor Society. The Board also commended NHS sponsor, Dan Slavicek for his efforts in organizing the induction ceremony.

• Ringwood Rocket 5K – Mr. A. Elbert asked the Board to join with him in commending Raven Davis, DECA sponsor, Terri Szramek and JHS DECA students, Jake Cramer, Casey Strote and Heather Arden for their excellent efforts involved with the successful Ringwood Rocket 5K. He introduced Raven Davis and Jake Cramer to the Board and they both highlighted the roles they filled for the event. The Board presented both of them with commendation certificates and District water bottles. Mr. A. Elbert and the Board also commended all of the staff members, students, community members and businesses that assisted, participated or donated to the event.

• JHS Play, Our Town - The Board joined with Mr. K. Shelton in commending directors Michael Claver, Paul Hanrahan and Kevin Duffy, as well as the entire cast and crew, for their excellent efforts in the successful production of Our Town.

• Sixth Grade Galena Trip – Mrs. N. Hurckes asked the Board to join with her in commending Kathy Justen for organizing the recent annual sixth grade Galena trip and Mike Justen, John Champion and Laura Champion for their assistance with chaperoning the trip.

• Veterans’ Day Activities – The Board joined with Dr. D. Johnson in commending the principals and staffs of the District’s schools for organizing the various Veterans’ Day activities that were held in each of the buildings.

• JEPF – Sprint to Summer 5K/Pet Parade and Orange Ball Events – Dr. D. Johnson asked the Board to join with him in commending the Johnsburg Educational Partnership Foundation for their exceptional efforts and hard work in organizing the Sprint to Summer 5K/Pet Parade and Orange Ball events, which benefit the Johnsburg School District.

Agenda Time For Citizens To Speak:

There were no citizens to speak at this time.

Approve November 2017 Bills:

Mrs. A. Mulvaney reviewed the bills and answered a couple of questions from the Board regarding the bills.

It was moved by Mrs. M. Tinsley and seconded by Mrs. V. Klos to approve the November 2017 bills as follows: Education Fund, $571,000.34; O & M Fund, $100,648.95; Bond & Interest Fund, $553,700.00; Transportation Fund, $60,216.74; Municipal Retirement/Social Security Fund, $72,976.72 and Capital Projects Fund $265,594.40 as presented. On roll call vote, "Ayes": Mr. J. Barrett, Mr. J. Harker, Mrs. V. Klos, Mr. S. Link, Mrs. C. Neiss, Mr. T. Oeffling, Mrs. M. Tinsley. "Nays": None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Reports From Advisory Councils:

Educational Advisory Council – Dr. B. Belcastro reported on the recent meeting where Curriculum Director, Mrs. T. Engelbrecht, presented information on PARCC scores/data analysis, winter MAP testing, report cards. She noted that the council also discussed potential topics for future meetings.

High School Advisory Council – Mr. K. Shelton reported on the recent meeting where the discussions included SAT assessments, Radiant Learning and the timeline for course selection.

High School Technology Advisory Council – Mr. K. Shelton reported on the recent meeting where the discussions included potential options for fostering additional partnerships.

SEDOM – No report at this time.

PTO – Mrs. N. Hurckes reported on the recent meeting where the discussions included the results of the Trivia Night event, the Ice Cream after Concerts program and the upcoming Breakfast with Santa event.

Foundation – Dr. D. Johnson reported on the recent meeting where the discussions included the new wine tasting event that is scheduled for January 28th.

Tech Campus – Dr. D. Johnson reported on the recent meeting where the discussions included an update on the annual audit and the resignation of the executive director.

Informational Items:

District Audit Review:

Mrs. S. Casella-Dercole from the District’s auditing firm, Eder, Casella & Co., began her report by explaining how the annual audit is completed before reviewing the results of the annual audit, as well as the management letter that the District receives once the audit is completed. After answering a variety of questions from the Board, she noted that Mrs. A. Mulvaney is doing an excellent job and that Johnsburg Schools are continuing to move in a positive direction financially.

Estimate Levy And Publish “Truth In Taxation”:

Mrs. A. Mulvaney reviewed several different scenarios regarding the tax levy. After discussing the potential options, in order to allow for new growth, the Board approved an estimated 2017 levy increase of 5%. Mrs. A. Mulvaney noted that since the estimated levy increase did not exceed 5%, the publication of the Truth in Taxation Certificate and public hearing would not be required.

Tax Abatement:

Mrs. A. Mulvaney reviewed the upcoming tax abatement process. She noted that the abatement would be presented to the Board for formal approval at the December 12th Board meeting.

High School Donation:

Mr. K. Shelton reported to the Board that the High School had recently received the donation of 52 Wenger band chairs with an approximate value of $4,250 from Libertyville High School.

Tri-Conference Report:

The Board reviewed the information that they received during the various sessions at the recent IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint Annual Conference.

Action Items:

Estimate Levy And Publish “Truth In Taxation”:

It was moved by Mr. J. Harker and seconded by Mr. J. Barrett to approve an estimated 2017 tax levy increase of 5%. On roll call vote, "Ayes": Mr. J. Barrett, Mr. J. Harker, Mrs. V. Klos, Mr. S. Link, Mrs. C. Neiss, Mr. T. Oeffling, Mrs. M. Tinsley. "Nays": None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Request For Consent Approval Or Adoption Of:

▪ Proposed 2018-19 School Calendar – The Board was asked to approve the proposed 2018-19 school calendar as presented and reviewed at the November 14th Committee of the Whole meeting.

▪ High School Donation – The Board was asked to formally approve the donation of band chairs to the High School as presented earlier in the meeting.

It was moved by Mrs. M. Tinsley and seconded by Mrs. M. C. Neiss to approve the two items presented for consent approval or adoption as presented. "Ayes": Mr. J. Barrett, Mr. J. Harker, Mrs. V. Klos, Mr. S. Link, Mrs. C. Neiss, Mr. T. Oeffling, Mrs. M. Tinsley. "Nays": None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Other Business:

• The Board was informed that the next regular Board meeting would be held on December 12th in the District Conference Room.

Closed Session – 8:25 pm – 9:22 pm:

It was moved by Mrs. M. Tinsley and seconded by Mr. J. Barrett to go into Closed Session at 8:25 p.m. regarding possible action concerning the hiring of staff members and collective negotiations. On roll call vote, "Ayes": Mr. J. Barrett, Mr. J. Harker, Mrs. V. Klos, Mr. S. Link, Mrs. C. Neiss, Mr. T. Oeffling, Mrs. M. Tinsley. "Nays": None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

It was moved by Mrs. M. Tinsley and seconded by Mrs. V. Klos to come out of Closed Session at 9:02 p.m. On roll call vote, "Ayes": Mr. J. Barrett, Mr. J. Harker, Mrs. V. Klos, Mr. S. Link, Mrs. C. Neiss, Mr. T. Oeffling, Mrs. M. Tinsley. "Nays": None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Personnel:

It was moved by Mrs. V. Klos and seconded by Mrs. M. Tinsley to approve the personnel report as presented. On roll call vote, "Ayes": Mr. J. Barrett, Mr. J. Harker, Mrs. V. Klos, Mr. S. Link, Mrs. C. Neiss, Mr. T. Oeffling, Mrs. M. Tinsley. "Nays": None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Adjournment – 9:22 pm:

It was moved by Mr. S. Link and seconded by Mr. J. Harker to adjourn the meeting at 9:22 p.m. On roll call vote, "Ayes": Mr. J. Barrett, Mr. J. Harker, Mrs. V. Klos, Mr. S. Link, Mrs. C. Neiss, Mr. T. Oeffling, Mrs. M. Tinsley. "Nays": None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

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