Kankakee Times

Iroquois West Community Unit School District #10 Board of Education Met June 21.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

President Anthony Miller called the Board of Education of the Iroquois West District Number 10, Iroquois County, Illinois to order in Regular Session in the cafeteria at the Iroquois West High School in Gilman, Illinois. The following officers and members of the Board of Education were present: Anthony Miller – President, Dave Haase – Vice President, Amy Schunke – Secretary, Rodger Bennett, Clint Perzee and Adam Vice. Erica Wahls joined the meeting by Google Meet.

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

Administrators present: Angelo Lekkas, Duane Ehmen, Christina Duncan, Jim Harkins and Erin Smith.

Others present: Recording Secretary – Jenny Mims, Kris Kimmel, Karla Jean, John Elliott and Dan Huse.

MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA

Dave Haase made a motion to add item J. Approve Amended Budget to the agenda. Amy Schunke seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea, Erica Wahls – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of the open session minutes from the regular board meeting on May 17, 2021 and the special meetings on May 17, 2021, May 19, 2021 and June 2, 2021; Authorization of Board Report and authorization of Checks for Bills and authorization of Payroll; Approval of: Cash Receipt Edit List; Imprest Fund Reimbursement in the amount of $2,000.00; Revenue and Expenditure Report; Treasurer’s Report; Activity Fund Reports; 2021-2022 Board of Education Meeting Schedule; Resolution Recognizing Board Scholars;

Rodger Bennett made a motion to approve consent agenda items; Adam Vice seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea, Erica Wahls – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

WELCOME TO VISITORS

President Miller welcomed all visitors.

COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

Those Who Excel – Mr. Lekkas nominated Tina Barham and Jenny Mims as Those Who Excel. They have helped the district office run smoothly in his first year as superintendent.

Administrative Reports

Smith – Ms. Smith wanted to highlight 8 teachers that are using part of their summer for professional development. She also wanted to congratulation Connor Price and Bryson Grant for making it to State in track. There are also new curriculum updates for Foods and Child Development. Ehmen – Nothing to add

Duncan – Nothing to add

Harkins – Nothing to add

Carlson/Curriculum – Not present

Onarga Academy - Not present

Athletic Director – Nothing to add

Technology Coordinator – Not present

Superintendent – The superintendent shared with the board that the IAQ process is moving forward. Erate approved 80% of the cost for the Voice Over IP cabling. We were able to take advantage of an Ameren rebate program to obtain LED lighting for DES, GES and UES. The cost to the district was approximately $1,275 for a $12,000 project. Mr. Lekkas also updated the board on the monthly financial numbers.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Middle School Girls Softball Discussion

Mr. Kimmel discussed the possibility of beginning a Middle School Girls Softball team. The earliest implementation would be the 2022-2023 school year if the board would like to proceed. The board will vote on the issue at the July board meeting.

Outdoor Graduation Option Discussion

We have received very positive feedback from this year’s outdoor graduation ceremony. The board felt it would be an option for future ceremonies.

Board Self Evaluation Discussion

August 19, 2021 and August 23, 2021 were discussed as possible dates for the meeting. Substitute Pay Rate Discussion

Mr. Lekkas discussed substitute pay in neighboring districts. The board will vote on the issue in July. Let Bids for Bread and Fuel

Dave Haase made a motion to direct the Superintendent to let bids for bread and fuel; Rodger Bennett seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea, Erica Wahls – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Commercial Insurance Renewal

This was tabled until the July meeting.

Approve Employee Handbook – First Reading

Rodger Bennett made a motion to approve the first reading of the Employee Handbook; Adam Vice seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea, Erica Wahls – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Acceptance of Donation

Amy Schunke made a motion to approve a $1,000.00 donation for the UES library from First Presbyterian Church in honor of Sharla Williams; Dave Haase seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea, Erica Wahls – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Memorandum of Understanding – Athletic Director

Dave Haase made a motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding – Athletic Director, as presented; Rodger Bennett seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea, Erica Wahls – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Amended Budget

Adam Vice made a motion to approve the amended budget, as presented; Dave Haase seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea, Erica Wahls – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Executive Session

Dave Haase made a motion to enter executive session at the high school at 7:47pm 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). Rodger Bennett seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea, Erica Wahls – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Consensus to exit closed session.

Rodger Bennett made a motion to approve closed session minutes for June 21, 2021; Adam Vice seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea, Erica Wahls – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Amy Schunke made a motion to accept resignations from:

-Ashley Carlson as Danforth Elementary Principal and Curriculum Director, effective June 30, 2021;

-Latia Vadbunker as Gilman Elementary RTI Aide, effective May 27, 2021;

-Marjorie Eshleman as District Transportation Secretary, effective May 25, 2021;

-Nicole Krawiec as High School English Teacher, effective May 27, 2021;

-Sissie Poppie as High School Girls Softball Head Coach, effective the end of the 2021 softball season;

-Patrick Miller as High School Golf Assistant Coach, effective immediately;

-Grant Meyer as High School Golf Head Coach, effective immediately;

-Erin Watts as Elementary Social Worker, effective immediately;

Adam Vice seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – No, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea, Erica Wahls – Yea.The motion carried, 6-1.

Rodger Bennett made a motion to employ:

-Susan Legan as non-certified district employee, pending proof of state and district mandates, assignment shall be Upper Elementary RTI Aide;

-Tyler Bontrager as certified district employee, pending proof of state and district mandates, assignment shall be High School Counselor;

-Maxine Newberry as certified district employee, pending proof of state and district mandates, assignment shall be High School ELA Teacher and High School Cheer Coach;

-Jillian King as certified district employee, pending proof of state and district mandates, assignment shall be High School ELA Teacher;

-Mandy Martinek as non-certified district employee, pending proof of state and district mandates, assignment shall be Gilman Elementary RTI Aide;

-Luke Witvoet as non-certified district employee, pending proof of state and district mandates, assignment shall be High School Custodian;

-Elaina Renehan as certified district employee, pending proof of state and district mandates; assignment shall be 5th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher;

-Emma Gorbett as certified district employee, pending proof of state and district mandates, assignment shall be 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher;

Clint Perzee seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea, Erica Wahls – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Amy Schunke made a motion to approve the following extracurricular assignments:

-Mary Anne Milkowski as High School Head Volleyball Coach and 8th Grade Volleyball Coach;

-Emily Parker as High School Girls Softball Head Coach;

-Katie Fowler as High School Girls Softball Assistant Coach;

-Rachel Cabrera as Middle School Student Council Supervisor;

-Angie Wagner as Middle School Scholastic Bowl Coach;

Clint Perzee seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea, Erica Wahls – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Rodger Bennett made a motion to approve ratification of IW Federation of Teachers contract; Adam Vice seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea, Erica Wahls – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Adam Vice made a motion to approve ratification of IW Para Council of AFT Local 604 contract; Amy Schunke seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea, Erica Wahls – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Amy Schunke made a motion to approve rate increase of 3.75% for 2021-2022 and 3.25% for 2022- 2023 for district bookkeeper; district secretary and district treasurer; Clint Perzee seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea, Erica Wahls – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Rodger Bennett made a motion to:

-Non-release of closed session minutes of Regular Meetings 07/20/20, 08/17/20, 09/21/20, 10/19/20, 11/16/20, and special meeting of 8/3/20;

-Destroy closed session recordings of Regular Meetings 07/15/19, 08/19/19, 09/18/19, 10/22/19, 11/18/19, 12/16/19 and special meetings of 10/24/19, 10/30/19, 11/05/19; Adam Vice seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea, Erica Wahls – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

ADJOURN

Rodger Bennett made a motion to adjourn; Dave Haase seconded. Upon Voice Vote, the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:07pm.

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