McHenry Times

Marengo Community High School District 154 Board met Jan. 22.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

President Henning called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

Present: Henning, Dujmovich, Torman and Kanaly.

Absent: Volkening, Signore.

Administration: Engelbrecht, Fink

Guests: Meg Dobbertin

Press: None

Moved by Kanaly and seconded by Ranzino to approve the consent agenda items as follows: the minutes of the regular meeting of December 18, 2017; to not release the executive session minutes of December 18, 2017; to pay the financial obligations of the District as presented; the December treasurer’s report; to approve the john Swanson Trust, the American Legion and the Franks Family summaries of December 31, 2017; to review the Kooi and Pingel Educational trusts; to approve the Economic interest Filer list consisting of the names of individuals subject to filing an economic interest statement electronically; to appoint Superintendent Engelbrecht as the Privacy officer for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) responsible for ensuring that privacy policies and procedures are maintained and followed; to approve the ISHA State Chess tournament overnight trip from February 8- 10th in Peoria, IL; to approve the Sick Bank Contribution report from the MEA; to approve the seniority lists for certified and non-certified staff; and to accept the State Library Grant in the amount of $750.00. Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion Carried.

The Board presented Margaret Dobbertin a Board Achievement Award for becoming a national Board Certified Teacher.

Superintendent Engelbrecht review options for property tax abatements for the 2017 Levy for 2018 collection.

Moved by Ranzino and seconded by Kanaly to hire Yvonne O’Dell as a substitute bus aide; to hire Tracy Markus as an assistant cook; and to regretfully accept the resignation of David Anderson effective at the conclusion of the 2019-20 school year. Voice Vote: Motion Carried.

Moved by Dujmovich and seconded by Ranzino to approve the proposed 2018-19 school calendar as presented. Voice Vote: Motion Carried.

Moved by Torman and seconded by Kanaly to approve the Superintendent to prepare the budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year. Voice Vote: Motion Carried.

The first reading of changes to the Department of Transportation Handbook and were discussed.

Superintendent/Board report:

1. Principal Fink discussed PSAT testing and student learning levels.

2. Board Member Ranzino will review the closed session minutes.

3. Superintendent Engelbrecht discussed the steps being taken for school improvement.

4. No discussion on the School Business Daily newsletters.

5. The next meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

6. Discussed upcoming dates.

Moved by Ranzino seconded by Kanaly to go into executive session at 7:49 p.m. to discuss personnel, negotiations; and student discipline. Roll Call Vote: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion Carried.

The Board returned to the regular meeting at 8:41 p.m.

There being no other business, Ranzino moved the meeting be adjourned at 8:42 p.m.

http://www.mchs154.org/files/January222018.pdf