Kankakee Times

Kankakee Area Career Center Board of Education met June 15.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Beecher: Jeffrey McCartney Bradley: Scott Wakeley

Grant Park: John Palan, Chairman Kankakee: Genevra Walters

Momence: Gary Miller Peotone: Steve Stein

St. Anne: Charles Stegall, Secretary Pro-Tem

Absent: Central, Herscher, Manteno, Regional Office

Minutes:

The regular meeting of the Kankakee Area Career Center Executive Committee, Kankakee County, State of Illinois was called to order on June 15, 2017 at 8:34 a.m.

Public Comment:

Dr. Palan opened the meeting with remarks concerning Mr. Miller and Mr. Fay. Dr Palan spoke of Mr. Miller clearly demonstrating his efforts to ensure the best for KACC. This was extremely evident during the Director selection search. Mr. Miller’s support of KACC and his leadership are greatly appreciated. Mr. Miller stated it “has been a pleasure” to serve on the Board. He recalled just how friendly everyone has been and said he felt welcome immediately, “I never felt like a stranger.” Mr. Miller shared a bit of her personal plans for retirement. Everyone acknowledged Mr. Miller with a round of applause.

Dr. Palan then spoke about this being Mr. Fay’s last official Board meeting, thanking him for his 15 years at KARVES/KACC. Dr. Palan thanked Mr. Fay for helping him learn about and realize the immense value of the Career Center and CTE. Dr. Palan stated Mr. Fay’s “fingerprints are all over” KACC, in talking about Mr. Fay’s devotion to our school and programs. Mr. Fay spoke of his passion for and pleasure in serving CTE through KARVES and KACC, stating he “will miss it.” Mr. Fay talked about how his career unfolded, beginning at District 111 through his last 15 years here at KACC. Mr. Fay also stated he is not going anywhere; he has been a resident of Kankakee County for 35 years. Everyone acknowledges Mr. Fay with a round of applause.

Consent Agenda:

1-3) A motion was made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Stegall at 8:40 a.m. to approve the consent agenda including approval of minutes from the May Regular Meeting of the combined KARVES Administrative Board of Control/KACC Executive Committee, accounts payable, and financial reports. On the subject of financials: Mr. Fay spoke about information he learned at a conference yesterday concerning Maintenance of Effort by the State. Mr. Fay reported the State is considering a “voucher” as meeting Maintenance of Effort, but there is large concern the Federal government will not consider this as MOE. Mr. Fay stated many of his peers are anticipating rockier roads ahead, even more so than 5 or 6 years ago. Motion carried by unanimous roll-call vote.

Discussion/Action Items:

4) Approve hire of Timothy M. Principal of Kankakee Area Career Center: Mr. Palan informed the Board of the work performed by Mr. Kelley and his selection committee to secure a Principal for the Kankakee Area Career Center. Mr. Palan shared his opinion it is important to have this position confirmed so everything is in place for July 1st. Mr. Guerin spoke briefly about his personal, educational and professional history. He expressed thanks to Mr. Kelley, the Executive Board, Mr. Fay and Ms. Goodale. He expressly mentioned Mr. Fay’s and Ms. Goodale’s leadership at KACC, noting his experience working with KACC while serving as assistant principal at BBCHS. He stated he is looking forward to not only working with BBCHS students, but also the students from all the schools KACC serves. Mr. Guerin stated that his 10 years of administrative experience at BBCHS has prepared him well for this new position, stating, “I am ready.” A motion was made by Dr. Wakeley, seconded by Mr. Stein at 8:45 a.m. to approve the hire of Timothy M. Guerin as principal of the Kankakee Area Career Center. Motion carried by unanimous roll-call vote. Following the unanimous vote, everyone present congratulated Mr. Guerin with a round of applause.

Adjourn:

There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. McCarthy, seconded by Mr. Miller at 8:46 a.m. to adjourn the regular meeting of the KACC Executive Board. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

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