Regular Meetings February 21, 2024 Regular Meeting Agenda and Minutes: Agenda Minutes Board Meeting Summary: During its Regular Board Meeting held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, the Board of Education accomplished the following items. 1. Approved the minutes of the January 24, 2024, Regular Meeting. 2. The Board recognized band and choir students who were chosen to perform at the ILMEA state conference/concerts, Alton Beck, Gabrielle Mosley, Sydney Ganskop, Noah Ruiz, James Hoehn, Nora Maier, Elisabeth Kamke, Emily Kmetz, Adrian Silva, and directors, Mr. Jeremy Stevens and Mrs. Natalie Verucchi. 3. The Science Division was spotlighted, featuring Mrs. Carol Navarro, Mrs. Nancy Kochis, Ms. Madeline Piller, and Mrs. Michele Doer, providing an update on the numerous academic activities in the division this year. 4. Provided an opportunity for public comment. 5. Approved monthly L-P bills, ACC bills, payroll, and financial statements. 6. Received correspondence from the L-P Foundation and the family of Marvin Getty. 7. Received TIF reimbursements from City of Oglesby ($5,109.74). 8. Mr. Ferrari presented the Building and Grounds Committee Report. 9. Mr. Merboth presented the Finance Committee Report. 10. Dr. Wrobleski presented the Superintendent’s Report, sharing information on the start of the cell phone policy review process, and a FOIA request. 11. Mr. Baker presented the Director of Communication Report, sharing information on recent communication office activities and the next L-P Foundation event, Trivia Night on April 20. 12. Approved awarding Vissering Construction the contract for the Counseling Office and PE Office Renovation – Counseling Office Base Bid: $358,452 and PE Office Alternate Bid 1: $244,900 (Total - $603,352) 13. Approved awarding Liebhart Construction Inc. the contract for the ACC Wing – New Rolling Fire Door Project - $34,000 14. Approved awarding proposal from Schimmer for the purchase of a 2023 Hyundai Sonata SE with trade-in for $25,618.03 15. Approved the Emergency Health Life Safety Amendment Resolution replacing the Auto Shop Furnace 16. Approved the Spring 2024 Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of LaSalle on the usage of the Rotary Park Baseball Field 17. Approved authorizing the superintendent to create a ½ time counselor position for the 2024-2025 school year 18. Approved the following FMLA request: i. Ms. Alisa Bezely, effective March 26, 2024, returning on or around May 14, 2024 19. Approved the following appointments: i. Mr. Scott Blessman, Volunteer Assistant Boys’ Tennis Coach, effective the 2023-2024 school year ii. Mr. Jake Lipka, Volunteer Assistant Boys’ Tennis Coach, effective the 2023-2024 school year iii. Ms. Ali Stachowicz, Volunteer Musical Assistant Vocal Coach, effective the 2023-2024 school year 20. Approved the Varsity Baseball Team trip to Knoxville, TN, over spring break to participate in the ETCBA Invite from April 2, 2024, to April 6, 2024. Expenses will be funded by the Booster Club and Camp Activities Account. 21. Approved the Boys Tennis Team overnight trip to Bloomington, IL, from May 3, 2024, to May 4, 2024, to participate in the U-High Invite. Expenses will be funded by the Booster Club. 22. Approved the ACC Automotive Program to host their Annual Car Show at the Pope Building on September 22, 2024. 23. Approved the Mock Trial Club’s overnight trip to Springfield, IL, to participate in the Illinois State Bar Association’s High School Mock Trial Invitational at the University of Illinois – Springfield, from March 15, 2024, to March 16, 2024. 24. Reviewed and retained the following executive/closed session minutes: i. Regular Meeting Minutes, January 24, 2024 25. Approved destructing verbatim audio records from Executive Session held prior to April 1, 2022, per the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120 i. Regular Meeting Minutes August 24, 2022 26. Approval of the following appointment: i. Mrs. Jayme Salazar, Associate Principal for Student Support Services, effective July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 (replaces Mrs. April Eutis) 2023-2024
