April 23, 2025 Regular Meeting and Board Reorganization

Agenda & Minutes:

Agenda

Minutes Reorganization of the Board Meeting 

Minutes Regular Meeting

 

Meeting Summary:

During its Reorganization held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the Board of Education accomplished the following items.

1.      Adopted a resolution certifying results of the April 1, 2025, election.

2.      Conducted the Oath of Office for newly elected Board of Education Members.

3.      Appointed Dr. Wrobleski President Pro Tem

4.      Appointed Mrs. Jennifer Riva Secretary Pro Tem

5.      Nominated and re-elected Mr. Greg Sarver, Board President (New President now presides)

6.      Nominated and re-elected Mrs. Sally Taliani, Board Vice-President

7.      Appointed Mrs. Jennifer Riva, Board of Education Secretary

8.      Appointed Mrs. Lori Whalen, Board of Education Treasurer

9.      Appointed the Zukowski Law Office, District Legal Counsel

10.  Appointed Mrs. Jennifer Does, IMRF Authorized Agent

11.  Appointed Mrs. Carrie Mullane, Activity Fund Treasurer

12.  Appointed the following District Depositories:

                                                              i.      Hometown National Bank

                                                            ii.      LaSalle State Bank

                                                          iii.      Eureka Savings Bank

                                                          iv.      Illini State Bank

                                                            v.      Peru Federal Savings Bank

13.  Approved the LaSalle News-Tribune as the Designated Newspaper for Official Publications

14.  Approved the 2025-2026 Regular Board of Education Meeting Dates, Times, and Locations

15.  Approved re-adopting the Board of Education Policy Manual

16.  Adopted proclamations recognizing retiring Board Members Matt Merboth and Dr. Rose Marie Lynch, and presented gifts

 

During its Regular Board Meeting held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the Board of Education accomplished the following items.

1.      Approved the minutes of the March 19, 2025, Regular Meeting

2.      Recognized Mrs. Lori Reese, attendance office administrative assistant

3.      Mrs. Kaitlin Monahan and Vika Bacidore presented the Division Spotlight, discussing the ALEKS learning program.

4.      Provided opportunity for public comment.

5.      Mr. Sarver presented the President’s Report, recognizing Administrative Professionals Day by thanking all district clerical staff for their efforts to support the mission of L-P.

6.      Approved monthly L-P bills, ACC bills, payroll, and financial statements.

7.      Received TIF reimbursements from City of Peru (TIF II - $66,711.94; TIF III - $11,087.69; TIF IV - $25,000) for a total of $102,799.63.

8.      Mr. Ferrari presented the Building and Grounds Committee Report.

9.      Mrs. Taliani presented the Finance Committee Report.

10.  Dr. Wrobleski presented the Superintendent’s Report, sharing information on end of year activities, a group of students taking part in Senator Rezin’s youth council program, the proposal for the Darn Good Cookie Store project, budget amendment updates, completing the four-year ROE compliance visit, and 13 FOIA requests.

11.  Mrs. Cushing presented the Principal’s Report, sharing information on completing the third quarter data meeting, a preview of a proposal for the Academic Success Program, handbook updates, the Honor Society ceremony, and the upcoming Senior Awards ceremony.

12.  Dr. Lange presented the ACC Director’s Report, sharing information on the Women’s History Month celebration in the ACC, upcoming ACC signing day, recent student activities, and Dolan Building elevator repairs being completed.

13.  Mr. Baker presented the Communication Report, sharing information on recent communication projects, the spring Foundation Trivia Night, and the upcoming Foundation faculty/staff lunch.

14.  Approved a proclamation recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week – May 5-9, 2025

15.  Approved awarding Union Roofing, Chenoa, IL, the contract for the following projects:

                                                              i.      Main Building Roofing Replacement, Base Bid A for $1,129,000

                                                            ii.      East Gym Roof Repair, Alternate Bid A1 for $45,000

16.  Approved awarding Otto Baum Company, Morton, IL, the contract for the following projects:

                                                              i.      Masonry Restoration, Base Bid B for $67,115

                                                            ii.      Lintel Replacement, Unit Price No. 1 for $1,300 per lintel

17.  Approved the 2025-2026 Paid Holiday Schedule

18.  Approved renaming the Ag Program Activity Account to FFA Program Activity Account

19.  Approved Resolution 2025-8 declaring surplus equipment (ACC Tire Machine)

20.  Approved the updated Title I Schoolwide Plan

21.  Approved the 2025-2026 Consolidated District Plan

22.  Approved the final 2024-2025 District Calendar

23.  Approved the following retirement request with regret:

                                                              i.      Mr. David Kelty, Librarian, conclusion of the 2028-2029 school year

24.  Approved the following resignations:

                                                              i.      Mrs. Becky Johnson, Assistant Cheer Coach, effective March 24, 2025

                                                            ii.      Mr. Will Zukowski, Student Council Sponsor, effective the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year

                                                          iii.      Mr. Matt Lambert, Assistant Football Coach, effective April 1, 2025

                                                          iv.      Dr. Christopher Gibson, Associate Principal for Teaching and Learning, effective June 30, 2025

25.  Approved the following FMLA request:

                                                              i.      Mrs. Addie Kostellic, beginning April 30, 2025, through the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. She will use her accumulated leave time to cover her leave.

26.  Approved the following appointments:

                                                              i.      Mr. Matt Lambert, Assistant Boys’ Golf Coach, effective for the 2025-2026 school year (replaces Mr. Jim Cherveny)

                                                            ii.      Mr. Nolan Keeney, Head Girls’ Wrestling Coach, effective for the 2025-2026 school year (new position)

27.  Approved the Cavalettes’ request for an overnight stay on June 22-25, 2025, at the Embassy Suites in Peoria for their summer camp.

28.  Reviewed and retained the following executive/closed session minutes:

                                                              i.      Regular Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2025

29.  Approved recommended destruction of verbatim audio records from Executive Session held prior to November 1, 2023, per the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120

                                                              i.      October 18, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes

                                                            ii.      October 28, 2023, Special Meeting Minutes

30.  Approved the following appointments:

                                                              i.      Mr. Dan Burkart, Science Division Chair, effective for the 2025-2026 school year (replaces Mrs. Carol Navarro)

                                                            ii.      Mrs. Amanda Harty, English Teacher, effective for the 2025-2026 school year, pending ISBE’s approval of Mrs. Harty’s high school teaching license (replaces Ms. Tracy Boylan)

                                                          iii.      Mr. Glen Hall, Science Teacher, effective the 2025-2026 school year, pending ISBE’s approval of Mr. Hall’s high school teaching license (replaces Mrs. Carol Navarro)

                                                          iv.      Mrs. Gina Martin, Part-time Science Teacher (Sports Medicine Program), effective the 2025-2026 school year, pending ISBE’s approval of Mrs. Martin’s provisional teaching license (replaces Mrs. Carol Navarro)