Regular Meetings August 14, 2024, Regular Meeting Agenda and Minutes: Agenda Minutes Board Summary During its Regular Board Meeting held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the Board of Education accomplished the following items. 1. Approved the minutes of the June 26, 2024, Regular Meeting. 2. Recognized Mr. Harold Burr for his classes’ work in designing and constructing benches for the Sports Complex baseball/softball diamonds and Dr. Chris Gibson for his efforts serving as acting principal at the end of last school year. 3. Provided an opportunity for public comment. 4. Approved monthly L-P bills, ACC bills, payroll, and financial statements. 5. Received correspondence from Mr. Randy Gunia and family. 6. Received TIF reimbursements from Village of North Utica (TIF I - $29,894.91, TIF II - $6,599.85), City of LaSalle ($59,759.82), and Village of North Utica Tax Reimbursement (TIF I - $58,257.55, TIF 2 - $14,144.31, and TIF 4 - $16,012.01) for a total of $184,668.45. 7. Mr. Ferrari presented the Building and Grounds Committee Report. 8. Mr. Merboth presented the Finance Committee Report. 9. Mrs. Alcorn presented the Policy Committee Report. 10. Dr. Wrobleski presented the Superintendent’s Report, sharing information on summer hires, the annual audit process, rolling out the Dream Team theme for the year, updates on the summer facilities projects, changes to the upcoming election timeline, FOIA requests, and the Fab 5 beliefs and two district SMART goals. 11. Mrs. Cushing presented the Principal’s Report, sharing information on opening day activities, the success of the CavalCare program last year, and changes to the state tenure law. 12. Mr. Hanson presented the Athletics & Activities Report, sharing information on the start of the fall sports season, the Renaissance program receiving national recognition over the summer, and training for the new video screen. 13. Dr. Lange presented the ACC Report, sharing information on the impact of the Summer Showcase, updates on the aviation program, Dolan Building elevator repair plans, Early Childhood Education playground construction process, and the current ACC enrollment. 14. Mr. Baker presented the Communication Report, sharing information on start of the year communication projects and initial use of the Sellett Gym video screen. 15. Dr. Wrobleski and Mrs. Does provided an overview of the tentative budget 16. Adopted Resolution 2025-1 approving the tentative L-P FY25 Budget and place it on public display 17. Adopted Resolution 2025-2 approving the tentative ACC FY25 Budget and place it on public display 18. Approved the 2024-2025 differential assignments 19. Approved the following change orders: Howard Fellows Stadium Renovation: Wayfinding signage, $65,310.00 L-P Sports Complex Phase II: Press box windows, $10,454.00 20. Approved the following Application for Occupancy and/or Statement of Completion: Main Academic Building Amendment 88 - Water Heater Replacement (occupancy and statement of completion) Main Academic Building Amendment 85 - Coaches and Counseling Office (occupancy) ACC Room E116 Coiling Door (occupancy) 21. Approved the employee computer purchase program for the 2024-2025 school year 22. Approved PRESS Policy Issue 115 (June 2024) – 2nd Reading 23. Approved the Blood-Borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan for 2024-2025 school year 24. Approved the District’s Annual Review of Safety Plans, Protocols, Procedures, and School Safety Drills Report for the 2024-2025 school year 25. Approved the Treasurer’s General Obligation School Bond renewal for Series 2023 A & B 26. Approved the following retirement with regret: Mrs. Mary Kay Lamboley, Paraprofessional, effective the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year 27. Approved the following resignations: Ms. Madeline Piller, Science Teacher and Assistant Girls’ Track & Field Coach, effective June 25, 2024 Mr. Jim McCabe, Head Girls’ Bowling Coach, effective July 2, 2024 Mr. Dan Burkart, Assistant Girls’ Track & Field Coach, effective July 22, 2024 Mr. John Beatty, Head Girls’ Track & Field Coach, effective July 24, 2024 Mr. Wes Kostellic, Assistant Football Coach, effective August 6, 2024 28. Approved the following appointments: Mr. Dan Burkart, Volunteer Assistant Girls’ Track & Field Coach, effective for the 2024-2025 school year Mr. Fran Baker, Assistant Football Coach, effective for the 2024-2025 school year (replaces Mr. Wes Kostellic) Mrs. Angie Hartman, Part-time Activities Director, effective August 15, 2024 (replaces Mr. Jason Miller) 29. Approved the Varsity Softball Team to travel to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina from Sunday, April 13, 2025, and returning on Friday, April 18, 2025, to compete in a national softball tournament at the Cal Ripken Softball Complex. Expenses will be paid through softball program fundraising. 30. Approved the Girls’ Tennis overnight request to Bloomington –Normal to participate in a tournament beginning on October 4, 2024, through October 5, 2024. Expenses covered by the Booster Club. 31. Reviewed and retained the following executive/closed session minutes: Regular Meeting Minutes, June 26, 2024 32. Approved destructing verbatim audio records from Executive Session held prior to April 1, 2022, per the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120 Regular Meeting Minutes, January 18, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes, February 15, 2023 2024-2025
