Kankakee Times

Iroquois West Community Unit School District 10 Board met October 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Call To Order And Roll Call:

President Dave Haase called the Board of Education of the Iroquois West District Number 10, Iroquois County, Illinois to order in Regular Session on October 16, 2017 in the Board Room at the Iroquois West High School in Gilman, Illinois. The following officers and members of the Board of Education were present: Dave Haase – President, Vicki Killus – Vice President, Kyle Kraft – Secretary, Rodger Bennett, Norma Classen, Domitila Garcia, and Anthony Miller.

A quorum of the members of the Board being present the President called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm declared the Board to be in session for the transaction of business.

Administrators present: Dr. Linda L. Dvorak, Joshua Houberg, Duane Ehmen, Christina Duncan, Jim Harkins, Ashley Carlson

Others present were: Jenny Mims - Recording Secretary, Deb Talbert, Kaitlin Fink, Wendy Davis and John Elliott.

Modifications To The Agenda:

There were none

Consent Agenda:

Approval of the open session minutes from the regular meeting on September 20, 2017, the Budget Hearing on September 20, 2017 and the Special Meeting on September 20, 2017; Authorization of Expense/Vendor report and authorization of Checks for Bills and authorization of Payroll; Approval of: Deposit File Listing; Imprest Fund Reimbursement in the amount of $4,221.50; Financial Reports; Treasurer’s Report; Activity Fund Reports; Approval of Facilities Use Requests for Minor’s Basketball to Utilize 5-6th Grade to utilize all school gymnasiums, scoreboards and PA systems as needed for practices and games from October 2017 through March 2018; not to conflict with District scheduled events, K-2nd Grade to utilize Danforth Elementary gymnasium as needed for practices and games from January 2018 through March 2018.

Vicki Killus made a motion to approve consent agenda items; Norma Classen seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Norma Classen - Yea, Domitila Garcia – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Vicki Killus – Yea, Kyle Kraft – Yea, Anthony Miller - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Welcome To Visitors:

President Haase welcomed all visitors.

Communications Reports And Presentations:

Those who Excel - Kaitlin Fink. Dr. Dvorak introduced Kaitlin Fink. She is a Fourth Grade teacher at the Upper Elementary School. Principal Duncan said that Kaitlin takes a leadership role among the teachers. She always goes above and beyond what is expected of her, and can always be counted on to lend a helping hand. President Haase presented her with a token of appreciation medal. At this time, Kaitlin Fink left.

Board Committee Reports - None

Administrative Reports-

Houberg – Hosted a Sangamon Valley leadership workshop. There were seventy kids involved, with eight kids from Iroquois West.

Ehmen – Nothing to add.

Duncan – Nothing to add.

Harkins – Nothing to add.

Carlson/Curriculum – Nothing to add.

Athletic Director - Not present.

Onarga Academy – Not Present.

Technology Coordinator – Not present.

Dvorak – There was a FOIA Request from American Watchdogs Inc., regarding contracts, compensation, financials and credit cards. There is a Community Involvement meeting tomorrow night at 6:00. Dr. Dvorak is hoping for a large turnout. Anyone can attend. The Fall Housing Count figures were presented. The superintendent shared that the State of Illinois proclaims that October 15- 21nd is Principals week, and Friday October 20th is Principals Day. She feels she has the best team around. We are very lucky to have such caring, dedicated principals. Dr. Dvorak reported on the vandalism that occurred at the High School. Two arrests have been made. The cost of repairs is $2,152. This is the second vandalism this year. The superintendent shared some historical data that she collects yearly for the boards information. The Annual Convention was discussed. Everyone is staying at the Sheraton this year. Dr. Dvorak mentioned that Norma Classen is the Vice Chair of the Cornbelt Division. She thanked her for representing the Board. Norma mentioned if there was anything in the Resolutions packet that members didn’t like to let her know. She will be voting at the Annual Conference.

Unfinished Business:

Award of Snow Removal Bids-

DHFS had submitted a bid for all buildings except Thawville. Dr. Dvorak phoned Brad Dines and asked if he would consider doing Thawville as well. He agreed to do for $215 per plow. Anthony Miller made a motion to award snow removal contracts to DHFS for the High school in Gilman, Middle school in Onarga, Upper Elementary in Thawville, Gilman Elementary and Danforth Elementary; Kyle Kraft seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Norma Classen – Yea, Domitila Garcia – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Vicki Killus – Yea, Kyle Kraft – Yea, Anthony Miller - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

New Business:

PARCC Scores-

Scores were reported by Principal Carlson. We are near or above state averages. Results were discussed with the teachers. Some issues with Math are being worked on and Duane has moved some teachers around to help address some problem areas.

Rodger Bennett made a motion to accept report; Anthony Miller seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Norma Classen – Yea, Domitila Garcia – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Vicki Killus – Yea, Kyle Kraft – Yea, Anthony Miller - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Wellness Plan-

Principal Duncan discussed the Wellness Plan. It is basically the same as before.

Norma Classen made a motion to accept the Wellness Plan as presented. Kyle Kraft seconded it; Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Norma Classen – Yea, Domitila Garcia – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Vicki Killus – Yea, Kyle Kraft – Yea, Anthony Miller - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Executive Session-

Kyle Kraft made a motion to enter executive session at the high school at 7:34 pm for reasons: (#1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). Anthony Miller seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Norma Classen – Yea, Domitila Garcia – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Vicki Killus – Yea, Kyle Kraft – Yea, Anthony Miller - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Rodger Bennett made a motion to exit executive session at 8:00 pm; Norma Classen seconded it. Roll call vote: Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Norma Classen – Yea, Domitila Garcia – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Vicki Killus – Yea, Kyle Kraft – Yea, Anthony Miller - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Norma Classen made a motion to approve closed session minutes for October 16, 2017; Anthony Miller seconded it. Roll call vote: Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Norma Classen – Yea, Domitila Garcia – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Vicki Killus – Yea, Kyle Kraft – Yea, Anthony Miller - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Norma Classen made a motion to approve coaching resignations as presented from:

- James Miller as Rifle Team Coach effective end of current season

- Shirley Reed as Girls Track Coach effective immediately

- Matthew Wasilewski as Head Football Coach effective at the end of the season, and

Assistant Girls Basketball Coach and Head Softball Coach effective immediately.

Vicki Killus seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Norma Classen – Yea, Domitila Garcia – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Vicki Killus – Yea, Kyle Kraft – Yea, Anthony Miller - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Norma Classen made a motion to approve probationary period raise of $0.50/hour for executive assistant; Anthony Miller seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Norma Classen – Yea, Domitila Garcia – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Vicki Killus – Yea, Kyle Kraft – Yea, Anthony Miller - Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Adjourn:

Rodger Bennett made a motion to adjourn; Norma Classen seconded. Upon Voice Vote, the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.

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