LP Board Update -- May 18, 2022

During its Regular Board Meeting held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 the Board of Education accomplished the following items.

1. Approved the minutes of the April 20, 2022 Regular Meeting and the May 9, 2022 Special Meeting.
2. Jordyn McCoy and Faith Arkins presented the Student Ambassadors Report.
3. Received comments from the public, regarding issues such as the Illinois Youth Survey, critical race theory, concerns about library books, social emotional learning, and ESSER funds.
4. Approved monthly L-P and ACC bills and financial statements.
5. Sarver presented the Building and Grounds Committee Report.
6. Merboth presented the Finance Committee Report.
7. Alcorn presented the Policy Committee Report.
8. Received correspondence from the Dean Milus Family (father of Beth Hamilton, L-P Cafeteria Employee)
9. Wrobleski presented the Superintendent’s Report, sharing information on L-P’s recent high ranking statewide and in our region on the 2022 US News & World Report High School Rankings, the district’s health insurance renewal plans, and a FOIA request.
10. Cushing presented the Principal’s Report, sharing information on preparing for graduation, the upcoming end of year staff celebration, completing AP exams, and planning for next year’s student registration.
11. Wrobleski presented the Athletics & Activities Report, sharing information on the softball team competing for the conference championship and other spring sports updates.
12. Mentgen presented the ACC Director’s Report, sharing information on the new ACC slogan, annual ACC awards, and total dual credits and certifications awarded to students.
13. Baker presented the Director of Communication Report, sharing information on recent Communication Office activities and L-P Foundation activities, including Trivia Night and the staffulty cookout
14. Approved a proclamation thanking the Class of 1967 for the 6th Street Entrance Gifts
15. Approved authorizing public display of the FY 2022 amended District budget
16. Approved authorizing public display of the FY 2022 amended Area Career Center budget
17. Approved awarding JB Contracting Corp the East Gym Parking Lot Lighting Project Contract for $86,451
18. Approved hiring JB Contracting Corp. for the Kitchen Walk-in Freezer Repair Project for $20,400.00
19. Approved hiring Ladzinski Cement Finishing Co for the 6th Street Radius Lower Steps and Auditorium Small Step Repair Project for $13,977
20. Approved the Teacher Laptop Replacement Proposal for $127,023.98
21. Approved a resolution declaring the sale of the following surplus equipment:
    1. 2008 Ford F-150 Carryall Pick-Up Truck
    2. Tru Shear 8/2500 Shearing Machine
22. Approved awarding MBR Central ILL Pizza, LLC dba Domino’s Pizza the 2022-2023 Pizza Vendor Contract
23. Approved awarding Alpha Baking Co., Inc. the 2022-2023 Bread Contract
24. Approved the 2022-2023 Student Handbook Updates
25. Approved the final 2021-2022 District Calendar
26. Approved the 2022-2023 Regular Board Meeting Schedule
27. Approved the following summer 2022 temporary positions:
    1. Building & Grounds Extra Help
       1. Randy Huebbe
       2. Rick Truskoski
       3. Theresa Wolfe
    2. Summer Technology Help
       1. Scott Lauer
    3. Summer APT Staff
       1. Kevin Keating
    4. Summer School Staff
       1. Tiara Bedenko-Hill, Business Teacher
       2. Eric Bjerkaas, Math Teacher
       3. Jim Cherveny, Driver’s Education Teacher
       4. Matt Glupczynski, Social Science Teacher
       5. Patrick Goy, Driver’s Education Teacher
       6. Aaron Guenther, English Teacher
       7. Kevin Keating, Science Teacher
       8. Kate Lance, Special Education Teacher
       9. Kaitlin Monahan, Math Teacher
       10. Kyle Pytel, Driver’s Education Teacher
       11. Matt Rebholz, Physical Education Teacher
       12. Adam Spencer, Business Teacher
       13. Nick Stevenson, Math Teacher
       14. Wendy Zuchowski, AAP Teacher
       15. Nicole Hurst, Summer School Paraprofessional
       16. Jennifer Plym, Summer School Paraprofessional
       17. Jennifer Scoma, Summer School Paraprofessional
       18. Paige Scoma, Summer School Paraprofessional
       19. Ericka Tomminello, Summer School Paraprofessional
       20. Kathy Baker, Special Ed Summer School Paraprofessional
       21. Jodi Orlandi, Special Ed Summer School Paraprofessional
    5. Reviewed and retained the executive/closed session minutes of the April 20, 2022 Regular Meeting and the May 9, 2022 Special Meeting
    6. Approved the recommended destruction of verbatim audio records from Executive Sessions held prior to December 1, 2022 (November 20, 2019)
    7. Approved the following resignations:
       1. Mr. Aaron Guenther, Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach, effective the end of the 2021-2022 season
    8. Approved the following non-renewals:
       1. Ms. Megan Cullinan, Musical Director, effective the end of the 2021-2022 school year
    9. Approved the following appointments:
       1. Mrs. Mollie Taylor, Special Olympics Head Coach, effective the 2022-2023 school year (replaces Mrs. Amery Ziel Cole)
       2. Mr. Andrew Nelson, Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach, effective the 2022-2023 school year (replaces Mr. Aaron Guenther)
       3. Mr. Jens Soderholm, Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach, effective for the 2022-2023 school year (replaces Mr. Dan Noramczyk)
       4. Mr. Cole Phillips, Volunteer Percussion Instructor, effective for the 2022-2023 school year
       5. Mr. Culie Hawthorne, Volunteer Boys & Girls’ Golf Coach, effective for the 2022-2023 school year
       6. Ms. Missy Wujek, Volunteer Cavalettes Coach, effective for the 2022-2023 school year
       7. Ms. Kara Turczyn, Volunteer Assistant Volleyball Coach, effective for the 2022-2023 school year
       8. Mr. James Rodda, Vehicle Maintenance, effective May 19, 2022