Kankakee Times

Grant Park Community Unit School District 6 Board met July 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

A regular meeting of the Grant Park Community Unit School District No. 6 Board of Education, Kankakee County, State of Illinois, was held on July 17, 2017, in the Middle School Library.

The meeting was called to order by President Dickson at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance was recited.

Members present: Dave Dickson

Jerry Fick Vicki Gawlinski Tim Markland

Members absent: Christine Horn

Jerry Loitz Shari Ohm

Also present: Dr. John Palan, Superintendent Ms. Tracy Planeta, ES Principal Mr. Matt Maxwell, MS/HS Principal Mrs. Sue Anderson, Recording Secretary Ms. Carrie Clodi, Special Services

Audience of 1

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Motion was made by T. Markland, seconded by J. Fick, to approve the consent agenda as follows:

1. Minutes of the regular board meeting of June 19, 2017.

2. Financial Reports for June, 2017.

3. Direction to pay the July vendor bills in the amount of $121,151.27.

4. Approval of the June payroll in the amount of $299,364.65.

5. To employ Gretchen Greenholt as 7th grade volleyball coach ($1,325, no TRS).

6. Certification that the hazardous transportation conditions, as certified by IDOT, still exist for the 2017-18 school year.

7. To approve the 2017-18 Parent-Student Handbook and the 2017-18 MS/HS Athletic Handbooks, as presented.

8. To approve the 2017-18 Technology Handbook, as presented.

9. To approve board policies, as presented: 2:125-BOE, 2:125-E1.

10. To appoint Beverly Junker as District #6 Treasurer ($1,398.74, no TRS).

Roll Call: T. Markland – yes; J. Fick – yes; V. Gawlinski – yes; and D. Dickson -. Motion carried unanimously.

AUDIENCE TO PERSON’S SCHEDULED IN ADVANCE: None

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORTS: The administrators’ reports are attached. Superintendent: Dr. Palan’s report included:

1. The state passed a budget but Senate Bill #1 regarding school funding was not part of the budget.

2. The preliminary budget will be ready for the August meeting.

3. Leadership retreat is taking place July 18th and 19th with a full agenda planned

4. Registration will take place on August 2nd.

5. A date for the facility walk through will be decided soon.

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION #71917 REGARDING THE KASEC ARTICLES OF JOINT AGREEMENT: Motion was made by T. Markland, seconded by J. Fick, to approve Resolution #71917 regarding proposed amendments to the KASEC Articles of Joint Agreement as presented.

Roll Call: T. Markland - yes; J. Fick - yes; V. Gawlinski - yes; and D. Dickson – yes. Motion carried unanimously.

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS: President: Mr. Dickson and Dr. Palan were present at the Village Board meeting and brought the plaque from the U.S. News and World Report award. Building and Grounds: The re-seal project is almost complete, with the painting of the dragon claws left to do; tuck pointing will be starting tomorrow; and they are still waiting on the materials to begin the lighting project. Technology: Committee objectives for next year will be to look at the website design. Kankakee Area Special Education Co-op: Momence is now officially out of the Co-op. Kankakee Area Career Center: Tim Gurin is the new principal and the next meeting is in August. IASB-Three Rivers Division: No report Chamber of Commerce: No report Student Representatives: Not in attendance Board Communications: Nothing

COMMUNITY FORUM AND OTHER: There were no questions or comments from the audience.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion was made by T. Markland, seconded by V. Gawlinski, at 7:12 p.m. to go into Executive Session for the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), as amended by P.A. 93-0057. Roll Call: T. Markland - yes; V. Gawlinski - yes; J. Fick - yes; and D. Dickson - yes. Motion carried unanimously.

RETURN TO REGULAR MEETING: President Dickson declared the closed session was over at 7:18 p.m. and the meeting would continue in Open Session.

APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES: Motion was made by J. Fick, seconded by T. Markland, at 7:18 p.m. to approve the Executive Session minutes as read. Roll Call: J. Fick – yes; T. Markland – yes; V. Gawlinski – yes; and D. Dickson – yes. Motion carried unanimously.

ADJOURN: Motion was made by V. Gawlinski, seconded by J. Fick, at 7:19 p.m. to adjourn. Voice vote, all yes. Motion carried unanimously.

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