McHenry Times

Riley Community Consolidated Schoo Distrtict 18 Board of Education met December 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

School Board Members Aubry, Millard, Mitchell, Nordmeyer, Northcutt and Olsen answered roll call at 7:02 p.m. Also in attendance were Jerry Trickett, Superintendent, Mrs. Conkling, Principal, Mrs. Schnable, Mrs. Sheahan, Gage Shacklee and family members, Niki Sobusiak and family members, John Matz and an anonymous guest. Member Coffman was absent.

Those present stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.

There were no Additional Agenda Items.

There was no Freedom of Information Requests.

Board Of Education:

Closed Session Tape Recordings approved destruction of tapes with 18 mos. longevity for the following meeting dates: 4/11/2016, 4/21/2016, 4/28/2016, 4/29/2016, 5/2/2016, 5/6/2016, 5/11/2016, 5/18/2016.

There were no questions on the Financial Report for November 2017.

There were no questions on the Regular Board Meeting minutes for November 15, 2017.

The Board of Education approved the Minutes of the Joint Committee (PERA) for Honorable Reduction in Force of November 30, 2017.

Member Aubry made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Member Olsen seconded the motion which carried on a roll call vote as follows:

Member Aubry - Aye

Member Millard - Aye

Member Mitchell - Aye

Member Nordmeyer - Aye

Member Northcutt - Aye

Member Olsen – Aye

Viking Award

November's Viking Award winners were 8th graders Gage Shacklee and Niki Sobusiak. The Board of Education offered their congratulations and encouraged them to keep up the good work. Principal Conkling received many wonderful comments for both students.

Public Input:

None

Introduction Of Visitors:

Usha Sundaram, Bradley and Bradley Architects, provided a side show of Riley CCSD 18 Window Replacement Project 2018 to the Board of Education.

Communications:

McHenry County DOT letter reviewed regarding 2018-2022 Transportation Program adopted by

McHenry County Board 11/14/17.

SEDOM Transition to Eleven Member Special Education Cooperative

Joint Committee (PERA SB 7, 97-0008) on Reduction-In-Force

IASB Policy Requirements of P.A. 100-554

Marengo Area School's letter(s) sent to City of Marengo and McHenry County DOT regarding lighting and signs at two specific intersections.

MCHS letter regarding Tax Intervention was approved by Superintendent Trickett

President's Report

Sedom: Bryan Millard was recommended and will serve on the SEDOM Executive Board from Riley Board Of Education.

Principal's Report:

PSAT Testing complete. Holiday Break 12/22/17 - 1/5/18. The School will be thoroughly cleaned over break. School resumes 1/8/18. Upcoming testing in January MAP and ACCESS. New school calendar preparation will begin after 2018 Winter Break.

Superintendent's Report:

Superintendent Trickett thanked the Board of Education for the gift and support in the recent loss of his brother.

Discussion Items:

Principal Conkling, Mrs. Schnable, Member Mitchell and Superintendent Trickett gave feedback on recent School Board Conference in Chicago, IL. Superintendent Trickett recommended the Board of Education purchase four (4) used 2016 buses with approximately 20,000 miles on each bus in Fiscal Year 2018. The District will trade four (4) older buses in with high mileage. Superintendent Trickett recommended the Board of Education replace the dated erratic Analog radio communications system with a digital radio system due to the limited transmission of under four miles. The new system will have an antenna placed in a location to serve as a repeater. This will increase the transmission up to 25 miles which should improve security and safety. Superintendent Trickett recommended letting bids for window replacements per recommendation in the Ten Year Health Life Safety Inspection Report. Superintendent Trickett recommended and discussed consideration to pay off debt balance for the 2016 six classroom addition estimated balance of $796,456.25 using Operations and Maintenance Fund.

Old Business:

None

New Business - Enact motions to:

Member Northcutt made a motion to approve expenditures of Board of Education and Administration training for four (4) individuals attending three (3) days of the Tri-Conference held in Chicago 11/17-19, 2017. Member Nordmeyer seconded the motion which carried on a roll call vote as follows:

Member Aubry - Aye

Member Millard - Aye

Member Mitchell - Aye

Member Nordmeyer - Aye

Member Northcutt - Aye

Member Olsen – Aye

Member Nordmeyer made a motion to approve and authorize Superintendent Trickett to purchase four (4) used 2016 International buses from Midwest Transit at a cost of $67,697 each, and accept trade in value of $20,500 for four (4) District buses within 2018 fiscal year from the Transportation Fund. Member Northcutt seconded the motion which carried unanimously.

Member Nordmeyer made a motion to approve and authorize the purchase of radio equipment from the Transportation Fund for buses and campus per combined quotes of $23,296.00 contingent on approval of antenna placement to serve as a repeater. Member Northcutt seconded the motion which carried unanimously.

Member Northcutt made a motion to approve and authorize Bradley and Bradley Architects to let bids in fiscal year 2018 for window replacement project per drawing specifications with the District's right to accept or decline any and all bids within the terms of the bidding process. Member Olsen seconded the motion which carried unanimously.

Member Aubry made a motion to approve and authorize Superintendent Trickett to complete Renewal Application for CLIC Insurance Program managed by Arthur J. Gallagher & Company. Member Northcutt seconded the motion which carried unanimously.

Member Northcutt made a motion to Re-designate Superintendent Trickett and Principal Conkling as District F.O.I.A. and Open Meeting Act (OMA) officers and approve training for designated officers. Member Aubry seconded the motion which carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Member Aubry to enter Closed Session at 8:26PM to discuss Personnel and Pending Litigation. Member Northcutt seconded the motion which carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Member Aubry to return to Open Session at 9:46PM. Member Northcutt seconded the motion which carried unanimously.

Member Northcutt made a motion to establish the salary for Business Manager of $58,500 for Fiscal Year 2018, effective January 1, 2018. Member Nordmeyer seconded the Motion which carried on a roll call vote as follows:

Northcutt—Aye

Olsen—Aye

Mitchell—Aye

Millard—Aye

Nordmeyer—Aye

Aubry—Aye

Member Northcutt made a motion to establish the salary for the Head Maintenance/Custodian of $48,000 for Fiscal Year 2018, effective January 1, 2018. Member Nordmeyer seconded the Motion which carried on a roll call vote as follows:

Northcutt—Aye

Olsen—Aye

Mitchell—Aye

Millard—Aye

Nordmeyer—Aye

Aubry—Aye

President Called For Any Comments From Board Members

None

Member Aubry made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:50PM. Member Northcutt seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

The next Board of Education meeting will be Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at 7 pm.

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