Board Meeting Summary:
During its Regular Board Meeting held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 the Board of Education accomplished the following items.
1. Approved the minutes of the April 19, 2023 Regular Meeting and the May 3, 2023 and May 8, 2023 Special Meetings.
2. Recognized Student Resource Officer Nick Martin for his role in enhancing school safety and building relationships with students and Mrs. Lori Johnson for her exceptional efforts in growing her program and supporting the mission of the Area Career Center.
3. The Social Sciences Division was spotlighted with Mr. Troy Woods sharing information on teaching the Founding Documents throughout the division’s relevant courses.
4. An opportunity for public comment was offered.
5. Approved monthly L-P, ACC bills, payroll, and financial statements.
6. Received correspondence from the family of Mrs. April Eutis, the L-P Local 604 Federation of Teachers, and Mrs. Kay Raineri.
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 insurance rate increases for the coming year, the LaSalle County kitchen inspection report, and a recent FIOA request.
11. Mrs. Cushing presented the Principal’s Report, sharing information on graduation ceremony preparation, senior awards, end of the year celebration planning, and the efforts of the associate principals.
12. Mr. Mentgen presented the ACC Director’s Report, sharing information on Mr. Matt Lee’s efforts to obtain scholarship money for students, preparing for the Summer Showcase and the great work by Mrs. Jeannette Maurice in managing that program, the Fire Science Program’s food drive, the welding programs performance at an IVCC competition, and the Counseling Department’s Cavalier Showcase.
13. Mr. Baker presented the Director of Communication Report, sharing information on recent and upcoming Communication Office activities, including the upcoming migration of the school website to a new vendor.
14. Approved a resolution renaming the Alumni Conference Room to the Herbolsheimer Alumni Room
15. Authorized a public display of the FY 2023 amended District budget
16. Approved purchasing a 2021 Chevy Traverse from Coronet of Peru for $38,467.26 ($35,532.26 Vehicle Cost & $2,935.00 Warranty)
17. Approved the following 2023-2024 Technology Purchases for $487,542.34
i. Dell Technologies Chromebooks (Qty: 1150, $251.70/each) - $289,455.00
ii. BumpArmor (Stay-In Carrying Case (Qty: 1200, $23.69/each) - $28,428.00
iii. Presidio - Cisco UCS Original Blades - $84,854.72
iv. Presidio - BlackPearl Gen2 Storage - $84,804.62
18. Approved a five-year agreement with FinalSite (replaces Blackboard for website and all-call services) for $82,497.00
i. Fee for 2023-2024: $16,170.00
ii. Fee for 2024-2025: $16,334.00
iii. Fee for 2025-2026: $16,500.00
iv. Fee for 2026-2027: $16,664.00
v. Fee for 2027-2028: $16,829.00
19. Approved hiring Ladzinski Cement Finishing Co. to complete Stadium Step Treads and Wall Patch Repairs for $35,820.00
20. Approved awarding contracts to the following bidders for the Athletic Complex Support Buildings Rebid for $1,736,784.00
i. Base Bid A - Concession Stand/Press Box to Vissering Construction Company for $1,517,034.00
ii. Base Bid B - Soccer Building Bathroom Addition to Tieman Builders for $219,750.00
21. Approved awarding contracts for the following in 2023-2024
i. Pizza – Pizza Hut
ii. Milk/Diary – Prairie Farms
iii. Bread – Alpha Baking
22. Approved submitting building permit applications for the following summer 2023 projects:
i. Auto Shop Abatement, Windows, and Overhead Doors
ii. Main Building Entrance Door Replacement
iii. Nurse’s Office Renovation
23. Approved the final 2022-2023 District calendar
24. Approved the IHSA Renewal for 2023-2024 school year
25. Approved the PRESS Policy Issue 111 - 2nd Reading
26. Approved the following retirements:
i. Mrs. Cheryl Wilson, Administrative Assistant for Student Support Services, effective June 11, 2024
27. Approved the following resignations:
i. Ms. Abigail Shields, Volunteer Percussion Director, effective April 19, 2023
ii. Ms. Amanda Banik, Assistant Cheerleading Coach, effective April 19, 2023
iii. Mrs. Mary Kay Lamboley, Senior Board Advisor, effective the conclusion of the 2022-2023 school year
iv. Mrs. Kelsey Manning, Head Cheerleading Coach, effective the conclusion of the 2022-2023 school year
v. Mr. Nathan Boudreau, Foreign Language Club Sponsor, effective the conclusion of the 2022-2023 school year
28. Approved recalling the following employees for the 2023-2024 school year:
i. Mrs. Nicole Kowalczyk, SEL Interventionist
ii. Mrs. Shelby Knickerbocker, School Nurse
29. Approved rehiring the following positions for 2023-2024:
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. Lori Whalen, Business Manager
vii. Mr. Tim Tomminello, Director of Building and Grounds
viii. Mr. Bobby Riahi, Director of Food & Nutrition Services
30. Approved the following appointments:
i. Mr. James Cherveny, Assistant Boys’ Golf Coach, effective for the 2023-2024 school year (replaces Culie Hawthorne)
ii. Ms. Jamie Apperson, Volunteer Percussion Director, effective for the 2023-2024 school year (replaces Abigail Shields)
iii. Mrs. Angie Hartman, Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach, effective for the 2023-2024 school year (replace Mr. Jason Miller)
iv. Mrs. Amanda Harty, Assistant Volleyball Coach, effective for the 2023-2024 school year (replaces Mrs. Cassie Graham)
v. Ms. Melanie Rockford, Volunteer Woodwind Director, effective for the 2023-2024 school year (replaces Mrs. Natalie Lindig)
vi. Mr. Ethan Gendry, Volunteer Color Guard, effective for the 2023-2024 school year
31. Approved the following summer 2023 temporary positions:
i. Summer School Staff:
1. Tiara Bedenko-Hill, Business Teacher
2. Eric Bjerkaas, Math Teacher
3. Scott Blessman, Driver’s Education Teacher
4. Dan Burkhart, Science Teacher
5. Jim Cherveny, Driver’s Education 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. Kaitlin Monahan, Math Teacher
12. Abby Moskalewicz, Special Education 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. Wendy Zuchowski, AAP Teacher
19. Dorothy Brandner, Summer School Paraprofessional
20. Janelle Mrowicki, Summer School Paraprofessional
21. Vanessa Nikischer, Summer School Paraprofessional
22. Jodi Orlandi, Summer School Paraprofessional
23. Elaine Zens, Summer School Paraprofessional
24. Kathy Baker, Special Ed Summer School Paraprofessional
25. Alisa Bezely, Special Ed Summer School Paraprofessional
ii. Summer Technology Help
1. Nicci Gibson Approved reviewing and retaining the Executive Closed Session minutes for March 15, 2023 Regular Meeting
32. Approved reviewing and retaining the following executive/closed session minutes:
i. Regular Meeting Minutes, April 17, 2023
ii. Special Meeting Minutes, May 8, 2023
33. Approved destructing verbatim audio records from Executive Session held prior to October 1, 2021, per the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120
i. Regular Meeting Minutes, November 17, 2021
34. Approved the following resignations:
i. Mr. Michael Kuziel, Athletic Director, effective June 30, 2023
35. Approved the following appointments:
i. Mrs. Cortny Hannon, English Teacher, effective for the 2023-2024 school year (relaces Mrs. Betsy Sobin)
ii. Mrs. Helen Lenkaitis, Spanish Teacher, effective for the 2023-2024 school year (replaces Mr. Nathan Boudreau)
iii. Mr. Glenn Hall, Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach, effective for the 2023-2024 school year (replaces Mr. Jens Soderholm)
iv. Mr. Payton Sampson, Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach, effective for the 2023-2024 school year (replaces Mr. Randy Koehler)
v. Mr. Jens Soderholm, Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach, effective for the 2023-2024 school year (replaces Mr. John Riva)
vi. Mr. Tom Guerrero, Volunteer Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach, effective for the 2023-2024 school year
vii. Mr. Andy Kellett, Volunteer Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach, effective for the 2023-2024 school year
36. Approved Summer 2023 Temporary Buildings and Grounds Extra Help
i. Mrs. Nicole Girton
ii. Mr. Randy Huebbe
37. Approved 2023-2024 Salary recommendations for administrative and classified staff employees
38. Approved 2023-2024 Student Handbook Updates
39. Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the L-P Local 604 Federation of Teachers adding Color Guard and Winter Guard as Group VII Differential Assignments to the Collective Bargaining Agreement
