February 19, 2025 Regular Meeting

Agenda and Minutes:

Agenda

Minutes

Meeting Summary:

During its Regular Board Meeting held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, the Board of Education accomplished the following items.
1.    Approved the minutes of the January 22, 2025, Regular Meeting and the January 30, 2025, Special Meeting.
2.    Recognized Mrs. Andrea Eichelkraut and Mrs. Sue Brooker (CavalCare Coordinators).
3.    Mr. Woods and a group of students from AP US History presented the Division Spotlight, discussing the APUSH course and student success.
4.    Mr. Nathan McCarthy presented on the Solar on Earth Partnership.
5.    Provided opportunity for public comment.
6.    Approved monthly L-P bills, ACC bills, payroll, and financial statements.
7.    Received correspondence Mrs. Cheryl DePaepe.
8.    Received TIF Reimbursements from Village of Tonica ($9,660.36) and City of LaSalle ($8,668.56) for a total of $18,328.92.
9.    Mr. Ferrari presented the Building and Grounds Committee Report.
10.    Mr. Merboth presented the Finance Committee Report.
11.    Dr. Wrobleski presented the Superintendent’s Report, sharing information on the latest activities related to the Replanting L-P Ag project, the cafeteria kitchen inspection, a FOIA request, waiting on approval of Health Life Safety projects to issue bonds, and releasing a portion of audio from a past closed session meeting.
12.    Dr. Lange presented the ACC Director’s Report, sharing information on students receiving hands-on learning opportunities with local businesses, the opportunity for students to use of an Air Force simulator, an upcoming apprenticeship event, and future enrollment.
13.    Mr. Baker presented the Communication Report, sharing information on recent communication projects and the spring Foundation Trivia Night on April 5.
14.    Approved awarding Vissering Construction Company, Streator, IL, the contract for the Health Occupations Classroom Renovation for $962,000
15.    Approved the L-P Sports Complex 10-Year Health Life Safety Survey  
16.    Approved authorizing the superintendent to sign and execute the IL GEAR UP Participation Agreement with the condition that LaSalle Elementary School District 122 additionally executes the agreement as a partner district
17.    Approved executing the Solar on Earth Partnership Agreement
18.    Approved letting bids for the Beverage/Sponsorship Contract
19.    Approved releasing the identified February 6, 2022, Executive Session recording to Ms. Julie Ajster per the Public Access Bureau 
20.    Approved the 2025-2026 District Calendar
21.    Approved the following retirements with regret:
i.    Mrs. Wendy Zuchowski, AAP Teacher, effective the conclusion of the 2029-2030 school year
ii.    Mrs. Lori Turczyn, ACC Culinary Arts Teacher, effective the conclusion of the 2029-2030 school year
iii.    Mrs. Kristen Adams, Teacher, effective the conclusion of the 2029-2030 school year
22.    Approved the following resignations:
i.    Mr. Fran Baker, Assistant Football Coach, effective February 6, 2025
ii.    Mr. Peter Corgiat, Board of Education Treasurer, effective February 7, 2025
iii.    Mrs. Becky Johnson, Paraprofessional, effective February 14, 2025
23.    Approved the following appointments:
i.    Mr. Kennedy Carey, Assistant Football Coach, effective for the 2025-2026 school year (replaces Mr. Fran Baker)
ii.    Mr. Patrick Carney, Assistant Football Coach, effective for the 2025-2026 school year (replaces Mr. JJ Raffelson/split stipend with Mr. Jack Mertes)
iii.    Mr. Jared Mundt, Assistant Football Coach, effective for the 2025-2026 school year (replaces Mr. Joe Goskusky)
iv.    Mr. Matthew Lambert, Assistant Football Coach, effective for the 2025-2026 school year (replaces Mr. Pat Carney)
v.    Mr. Joe Goskusky, Assistant Football Coach, effective for the 2025-2026 school year (replaces Mr. JJ Raffelson/split stipend with Mr. Jack Mertes)
24.    Reviewed and retained the following executive/closed session minutes:
i.    Regular Meeting Minutes, January 22, 2025
25.    Approved recommended destruction of verbatim audio records from Executive Session    held prior to September 1, 2023, per the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120
i.    August 16, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes
ii.    August 23, 2023, Special Meeting Minutes 
26.    Approved the following appointments:
i.     Mr. Russell Anderson – Director of Technology-elect, effective February 20, 2025 (replaces Mrs. Amy Williams)
ii.    Mr. Riley Hintzsche – Ag Teacher, effective the 2025-2026 school year (replaces Mr. James Kline)
iii.    Mrs. Lori Whalen – District Treasurer, effective February 20, 2025 (replaces Mr. Peter Corgiat)
27.    Authorized the superintendent to intervene with the Target tax objection and sign an Intergovernmental agreement with taxing bodies, IVCC, Dimmick, and LaSalle County Board, to share the cost.