Regular Meetings May 15, 2024 Regular Meeting Agenda and Minutes: Agenda Minutes Board Meeting Summary: During its Regular Board Meeting held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, the Board of Education accomplished the following items. 1. Approved the minutes of the April 17, 2024, Regular Meeting. 2. Recognized Mrs. Lori Turczyn for her exceptional efforts in the ACC Culinary Program, including catering a recent meeting with the Illinois State Board of Education superintendent in attendance. 3. The English Division was spotlighted, featuring Ms. Emma Walke and students discussing activities in the yearbook program. 4. Provided an opportunity for public comment, including community members speaking on the topics of sex education standards in Illinois/L-P and the proposed changes to the electronic device policy. 5. Approved monthly L-P bills, ACC bills, payroll, and financial statements. 6. Received TIF Reimbursements from Village of Tonica for $38.71. 7. Mr. Ferrari presented the Building and Grounds Committee Report. 8. Mrs. Alcorn presented the Policy Committee Report. 9. Mr. Merboth presented the Finance Committee Report. 10. Dr. Wrobleski presented the Superintendent’s Report, sharing information on the tax levy extension, preparing for graduation ceremonies, and a FOIA request. 11. Mr. Gibson presented the Acting Principal’s Report, sharing information on the effort of faculty and staff to prepare students to graduate, graduation practice, safety drill preparation, and the return of the Renaissance Rally this spring. 12. Mr. Mentgen presented his final ACC Director’s Report, sharing information on the number of certifications and credit hours ACC students have earned this year, the upcoming Summer Showcase, and students finalizing ACC courses and projects. 13. Mr. Baker presented the Director of Communication Report, sharing information on recent communication office activities and recent L-P Foundation activities. 14. Approved the final 2023-2024 District Calendar 15. Approved the 2024-2025 District Consolidated Plan 16. Approved the 2024-2025 District Insurance Premiums 17. Approved the contract with Marco from 2024-2029 for a multifunction copier lease with maintenance and managed print services 18. Approved awarding a contract for the following in 2024-2025: i. Pizza – Domino’s Pizza 19. Approved the contract with Valor Technologies for asbestos abatement ($12,950) 20. Approved submitting building permit applications for the following summer 2024 project: i. Howard Fellows Stadium Renovation ii. ACC CR E116 Overhead Coiling Door iii. Early Childhood Playground Project 21. Approved submitting application for occupancy for the following projects: i. Main Building Amendment 84 (Exterior Doors) ii. Auto Shop Amendment 7 (Abatement & Window Work) iii. Auto Shop Amendment 8 (Rooftop Heater) 22. Approved submitting application for statement of completion for the following projects: i. Main Building Amendment 84 (Exterior Doors) ii. Auto Shop Amendment 8 (Rooftop Heater) iii. East Gym Amendment 19 (Downspout Repairs) iv. East Gym Amendment 20 (Downspout Repairs Additional Funding) 23. Approved letting bids for the Concession Space Remodel (Sip-N-Savor) 24. Approved the Cell Phone/Electronic Device Policy Proposal 25. Approved the Extended Wednesdays Proposal 26. Approved the School Detentions Proposal 27. Approved the 2024-2025 Student Handbook updates 28. Approved the Blood-Borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan for the 2024-2025 school year 29. Approved a resolution assuring re-employment for the 2024-2025 school year 30. Approved the following retirements with regret: i. Mrs. Diane Dalzot, Food Service Production Staff-Cashier, effective May 24, 2024 31. Approved the following resignations: i. Mrs. Alika Kelley, Assistant Cheer Coach, effective the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year ii. Mrs. Shelly Phillips, Writing Club Sponsor, effective the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year iii. Mr. Andrew Nelson, Assistant Baseball Coach, effective the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year iv. Mr. Matthew Rebholz, Assistant Football Coach, effective the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year 32. Approved the following appointments: i. Ms. Nicole Trenka, Volunteer Volleyball Coach, effective for the 2024-2025 school year 33. Approved rehiring the following positions for 2024-2025: i. Mrs. Amy Williams, Director of Technology ii. Mr. Scott Leonard, Technology Technician iii. Mr. Russ Anderson, Help Desk Technician iv. Mr. Matt Baker, Director of Communications v. Mrs. Sue Brooker, AAP Coordinator vi. Mrs. Jennifer Does, Business Manager vii. Mr. Tim Tomminello, Director of Building and Grounds viii. Mr. Bobby Riahi, Director of Food & Nutrition Services 34. Approved the following summer 2024 temporary positions: i. Summer School Staff: 1. Aaron Beale, Math Teacher 2. Tiara Bedenko-Hill, Business Teacher 3. Eric Bjerkaas, Math Teacher 4. Scott Blessman, Driver’s Education Teacher 5. Dan Burkhart, Science Teacher 6. Carrie Christman, Driver’s Education Teacher 7. Matt Glupczynski, Social Science Teacher 8. Patrick Goy, Driver’s Education Teacher 9. Aaron Guenther, English Teacher 10. Kevin Keating, Science Teacher 11. Scott Lauer, Business Teacher 12. Kaitlin Monahan, Math Teacher 13. Kyle Pytel, Driver’s Education Teacher 14. Matt Rebholz, Physical Education Teacher 15. Adam Spencer, Business Teacher 16. Nick Stevenson, Math Teacher 17. Brent Thomas, Special Education Teacher 18. Alexandra West, English Teacher 19. Wendy Zuchowski, AAP Teacher 20. Dorothy Brandner, Summer School Paraprofessional 21. Terri Martyn, Summer School Paraprofessional 22. Jodi Orlandi, Summer School Paraprofessional 23. Kathleen Rebholz-Buttke, Summer School Paraprofessional 24. Elaine Zens, Summer School Paraprofessional 25. TBA, Summer School Paraprofessional 26. Kathy Baker, Special Ed Summer School Paraprofessional 27. Alisa Bezely, Special Ed Summer School Paraprofessional ii. Summer Building & Grounds Extra Help: 1. Jose Medina 2. Randy Huebbe 3. Lori Reese 4. Nicole Girton iii. Summer Technology Help: 1. Nicci Gibson 35. Approved the following maternity/FMLA request: i. Mrs. Vanessa Nikischer, beginning on or about Friday, August 23, 2024, and returning on Friday, October 4, 2024. She will be using her accumulated sick days to cover the leave. 36. Reviewed and retained the following executive/closed session minutes: i. Regular Meeting Minutes, April 17, 2024 37. 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, November 16, 2022 38. Approved the following resignations: i. Mrs. April Eutis – Associate Principal for Student Support Services, effective May 28, 2024 39. Approved the following appointments: i. Mrs. Courtny Curly, Special Education Teacher, effective for the 2024-2025 school year (replaces Mr. Jason Miller) 40. Approved hiring Mrs. Jayme Salazar, Associate Principal for Student Support Services, at a per diem basis from June 3, 2024, through June 30, 2024. 2023-2024
