McHenry Times

McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 Board met May 15.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by Board Secretary Mike Hetterman with the following Board Members present: Amanda Geyer, Mark Jaeger, Matt Stauner

Absent: Kim Qualls, Patrick Miller, Erik Sivertsen

Others present: Superintendent Alan Hoffman, Assistant Superintendent Josh Reitz, Chief Financial Officer Mark Bertolozzi, Director of Human Resources Brian Kilinski, Director of Special Education Debbie Barton, Director of Learning/Technology Fred Laudadio, Director of Bilingual Education Maureen Cassidy, and various staff and citizens

Mr. Hettermann called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and asked Mr. Stauner to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comment:

There was no public comment

Good News:

Dr. Laudadio introduced Mike Mitchell from Creative Learning Systems. Mr. Mitchell was in attendance to share an award given to STEM Teachers Nick Watson (Parkland) and Micah Riordan (McHenry Middle School) for their outstanding work in our STEM Labs. Mr. Mitchell shared that District 15 is one of the top performing STEM labs in the country. Dr. Cassidy introduced McHenry Middle School Translator, Judy Martinez. Ms. Martinez is the recipient of the Red Apple Award. Dr. Laudadio finished up Good News reporting that our STEM program is being recognized the Schools of Tech Excellence. We will be featured in the District Administrator Journal on July 1st. This journal is sent to district administrators across the country and this is a very prestigious honor. The Board thanked everyone for sharing their Good News and congratulated all.

Consent Agenda:

•Minutes of a Public Hearing on the Permanent Transfer of Funds April 17, 2018

Minutes of an Instructional Board of Education Meeting April 17, 2018

•Agenda of Bills and Imprest Cash summary ending on May 8, 2018

Education Fund $ 607,343.46

Building Fund 73,630.23

Transportation Fund 41,590.85

Total: $ 722,564.54

•Agenda of Bills and Imprest Cash summary End of Month on April 30, 2018

Education Fund $ 1,195.60

Total: $ 1,195.60

•Agenda of Bills and Imprest Cash summary ending on April 24, 2018

Education Fund $ 512,347.39

Building Fund 97,444.31

Transportation Fund 83,967.75

Total: $ 693,759.45

•Payroll Report for April 2018:

Education Fund $ 2,970,352.98

Building Fund 24,227.05

Transportation Fund 179,846.11

IMRF Fund163,846.96

Total: $3,338,273.10

•Recommendation for Approval of Chrome Book Lease

•Recommendation for Approval of Laptop Refresh

•Personnel Report

A motion was made by Geyer, second by Stauner to approve the consent agenda,

Voting aye: Stauner, Geyer, Hettermann, Jaeger

Voting nay: None

Absent: Qualls, Miller, Sivertsen

Motion carried.

Superintendent's Report:

Dr. Hoffman shared that he will be attending the McHenry AdHoc Committee Meeting on May 17, 8“ grade graduation will be held on May 24", there will be no school on May 28 in honor of Memorial Day, the last day of school will be May 30 and June 1 for Landmark, and our next Board Meeting will be held at the Central Office on June 19.

Instructional Program:

Parkland Principal Mike Adams shared that the group would be presenting on the Growth Mindset activities. The group consisted of a representative from each elementary school, as well as District 156. They shared a powerpoint which gave an overview of the program. ] and 156 are working together to bring this to all teachers. The group will also present a program at the state Tri-Conference in November. The Board thanked the staff for a very informative presentation.

Committee Reports:

Curriculum Committee-

Mrs. Geyer stated that the committee reviewed board policy 2:260 (Uniform Grievance Procedure) and 5:20 (Work Place Harassment). These polices will be placed on the next Consent Agenda for approval.

Finance Committee-

Mr. Stauner stated that even though we have received additional state monies, we are still owed $800,000. The committee also reviewed prevailing wage. In closing, Mr. Stauner shared that the committee discussed the Treasurer's Bond which will be placed on the Consent Agenda at the next Board Meeting.

Closed Session:

A motion was made by Geyer, second by Stauner to adjourn to Closed Session to discuss negotiation matters at 7:28 pm.

A motion was made by Geyer, second by Stauner to approve the consent agenda,

Voting aye: Geyer, Hettermann, Jaeger, Stauner

Voting nay: None

Absent: Qualls, Miller, Sivertsen

Motion carried.

Open Session:

A motion was made by Geyer, second by Stauner to reconvene in to open session at 7:42pm.

Voting aye: Geyer, Hettermann, Jaeger, Stauner

Voting nay: None

Absent: Qualls, Miller, Sivertsen

Adjournment:

A motion was made by Geyer second by Jaeger to adjourn the meeting at 7:44pm.

Voting aye: Geyer, Hettermann, Jaeger, Stauner

Voting nay: None

Absent: Qualls, Miller, Sivertsen

Motion carried.

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