Kankakee Times

St. Anne Community High School District 302 Board of Education met Sept. 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Mr. Jennings called the regular meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.

Board Members present:

Bill Jennings

Kurt Moranz

Dale Emerson

Karla Wilkinson

Nikki Nicholson

Andy Goodrich

Aaron Hays

Board Members absent: None

Also present:

Superintendent, Charlie Stegall Ramie Kolitwenzew, Principal Ben O’Brien, Assistant Principal Lisa Stalnecker, Recording Secretary Jill Cowsert, Supt Secretary

Teachers; Neal Buck, Tricia Downs, Anita Duby

Pledge of Allegiance

MOTION: To call the public hearing for the FY 18 Budget to order.

By: Nicholson Second: Moranz Vote: 7 ayes, O nays

The state requires that the district to hold a public hearing prior to approving the school budget. Mr. Stegall passed out a summary sheet with the details of this year's budget. The budget has been on public display for 30 days per law. This allows for any public input regarding the budget. The budget is slightly better than the tentative budget presented last month, based on recent activity in the legislation which has changed the funding mechanism for School funding. There were no questions, and to his knowledge no public came in to inspect the budget.

MOTION: To close the public hearing. (AIF)

By: Emerson Second: Moranz Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays

MOTION: To approve the consent agenda, as presented.

By: Moranz

Second: Wilkinson

Vote: 7 ayes, O nays

Public Comments-None

Spotlight on Education-Mr. Kolitwenzew presented to the board some of they ways the district is meeting some of the School Improvement Plan goals. In an effort to better prepare students for life after high school they have created the Senior Seminar. They will be hosting Community Outreach programs monthly in all fields of interest. This week they invited Mr. Jake Lee to speak to the seniors. Mr. Lee is a 2004 graduate of SACHS, a military veteran and is currently the Kankakee County county auditor. He talked about his life and accomplishments and helpsed to encourage the students to make good and hard choices in life. The students were very receptive to Mr. Lee. Mrs. Kolitwenzew will be working to secure future graduates with success stories to meet with the students in all areas of life after high School.

Board Communications

Mr. Stegall discussed the recently approved Senate Bill 1947- The bill is a new funding mechanism. The funding is based on a target of 100% of adequacy that they want every school to meet. Every district will start off with a minimum funding amount. This amount will including our FY 17 General State Aid and some of the special education reimbursements. Based on the new bill, each district will get new money based on a complex formula that used many factors. Some factors include whether the district is implementing the "27 Best Practices for Success”, daily attendance, and property taxes.

Mr. Stegall included a brochure about an upcoming Three Rivers Division meeting Oct. 30th. If anyone is interested in going, contact Jill.

Committee Reports:

Kasec-meeting next week

Career Center- Mr. Moranz was not able to attend. Mr. Stegall has a meeting tomorrow.

Building & Grounds committee had a meeting earlier this week. Dale, Kurt and Bill. The committee was looking at needed repairs to the baseball field. Mr. Thomas Cotton presented estimates to repair the drainage issues. The current plan is to remove the infield, move sprinklers, install drain tiles, bring in black dirt to raise the field 4-6 inches. The will do some work to warning track, fences, and sprinkler system. They will add drainage tile and a concrete catch basin. After the work is complete they will sod the infield with materials donated by Marty Schasfma. Mr. Cotton has offered to donate all labor from his company. Mr. Stegall and the building committee will recommend to move forward with the project. He does not expect to exceed $24,000.

Administrator's Report

MOTION: To approve the FY 17/18 budget. (RC)

By: Mor

Second: Emer

Vote: 7 ayes, nays

The Resolution to Regulate Expense Reimbursements is new this year. The state passed this requirement last year. Each year around this time the Board will have to adopt a resolution regarding the expense reimbursement threshold for Board Members and other employees. Based on average expenses the district is setting a threshold of $650.00. Mr. Stegall recommended approving the resolution.

MOTION: To approve the FY 17/18 Resolution to Regulate Expense Reimbursements. (RC)

By: Nicholson

Second: Moranz

Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays

Mr. Stegall stated that policies are provided for your review in the packet. Most of these are statutory changes or footnote changes. He asked the board if they had any questions. He recommended the board approve the policies for 1st reading. He is going to pull policy 7-275 to have the attorney look over prior to the next meeting.

MOTION: To approve the 1st reading of Press Plus Policies Issue #95.(RC)

By: Wilkinson

Second: Jennings

Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays

MOTION: To approve creation of a Concessions Revolving fund account.

By: Moranz

Second: Goodrich

Wote: 7 ayes, 0 nays

MOTION: To approve the MOU with the St. Anne High School teacher's union for the Strength and Conditioning position. (RC)

By: Nicholson

Second: Emerson

Wote: 7 ayes, 0 nays

MOTION: To approve baseball field improvement project, as presented. (RC)

By: Moranz

Second: Hayes

Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays

This is done annually at this time as well. It has been provided for your review.

MOTION: To approve PA 96-0434-Administrator and Teacher Salary Compensation report, (AIF)

By: Moranz Second: Wilkinson

Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays

Principal's Report-Mrs. Kolitwenzew stated that enrollment numbers are slightly down at this time of year. There is a very small freshman class. The staff is currently in transition to the new student management system. There are still bugs that need to worked out with the system. Mrs. Kolitwenzew stated she is still working with the company to come to some resolution on items we need added to the system.

The school is hosting a blood drive on Saturday of Pumpkin Fest.

Mrs. Kolitwenzew stated that Mr. Buck has been working a group that is looking at taking a group of students to Washington DC. for a class trip. It is a three day trip costing $899.00 each student. The trip is scheduled for June 3-7th. There will be a parent meeting on the night of PT Conferences.

The board determined they did not have a need to go into executive session.

MOTION: To appoint Mr. Blake Uchitjil as the FFA Sponsor. (RC)

By: Emerson

Second: Wilkinson

Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays,

MOTION: To appoint Mr. Austin Miller and Mr. Caleb Parsons as co-Strength and

Conditioning Sponsors. (RC)

By: Nicholson

Second: Moranz

Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays,

MOTION: To accept the resignation from Mr. Zach Kirkland as the Boy's Head Track and Field Coach effective with the FY 17-18 school year.

By: Nicholson

Second: Emerson

Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays,

MOTION: To destroy verbatim tape recordings of closed session minutes from February 2016. (AIF)

By: Moranz Second Hays

MOTION: To Adjourn ( 7:50 p.m.)

By: Nicholson

Second: Emerson

Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays,

https://www.sachs302.org/documents/board-of-education/minutes/2017-18/september_2017_sachs.pdf