Kankakee Times

Iroquois West Community Unit School District 10 Board met November 20.

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 November 20, 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, John Elliott, Kim Eggemeyer, Kristy Arie and Cameron Stone

Modifications To The Agenda:

There was one modification to the closed session agenda. The addition of #9 Student Issue.

Rodger Bennett made a motion to approve modification to the agenda; 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.

Consent Agenda:

Approval of the open session minutes from the regular meeting on October 16, 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 $3,264.00; Financial Reports; Treasurer’s Report; Activity Fund Reports; Approval of First Reading of Policy Modification of 2:260 – Uniform Grievance Procedure, 8:70 – Accommodating Individual with Disabilities, 2:210 – Organizational School Board Meeting, 4:70 – Resource Conservation, 6:80 – Teaching About Controversial Issues, 6:180 – Extended Instructional Programs, 6:210 – Instructional Materials, 6:290 – Homework, 6:330 – Achievement and Awards, 7:80 – Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance, 7:160 – Student Appearance, 7:275 – Orders to Forgo Life-Sustaining Treatment; Approval of Second Reading and Adoption of Policy Modifications of 2:70 – Vacancies on the School Board, 6:100 – Using Animals in the Educational Program, 6:235 – Access to Electronic Networks, 7:10 – Equal Educational Opportunities, 7:270 – Administering Medicine to Students, 7:340 – Student Records, 8:90 – Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs, 8:110 – Public Suggestions and Concerns, 2:30 – School District Elections, 2:120 – Board Member Development, 2:125 – Board Member Compensation; Expenses, 2:200 – Types of School Board Meetings, 2:220 – School Board Meeting Procedure, 2:250 – Access to District Public Records, 3:40 – Superintendent, 3:50 – Administrative Personnel Other than the Superintendent, 4:10 – Fiscal and Business Management, 4:55 – Use of Credit and Procurement Cards, 4:60 – Purchases and Contracts, 4:80 – Accounting and Audits, 4:110 – Transportation, 4:130 – Free and Reduced-Price Food Services, 4:150 – Facility Management and Building Programs, 4:170 – Safety, 4:175 – Convicted Child Sex Offender; Criminal Background Check and/or Screening; Notifications, 5:10 – Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment, 5:30 – Hiring Process and Criteria, 5:60 – Expenses, 5:100 – Staff Development Program, 5:125 – Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct, 5:185 – Family and Medical Leave, 5:190 – Teacher Qualifications, 5:250 – Leaves of Absence, 5:260 – Student Teachers, 5:280 – Duties and Qualifications, 6:15 – School Accountability, 6:50 – School Wellness, 6:60 – Curriculum Content, 6:140 – Education of Homeless Children, 6:145 – Migrant Students, 6:160 – English Learners, 6:170 – Title I Programs, 6:310 – High School Credit for Non- District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-entering Students, 6:340 – Student Testing and Assessment Program, 7:15 – Student and Family Privacy Rights, 7:30 – Student Assignment and Intra- District Transfer, 7:50 – School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools, 7:60 – Residence, 7:70 – Attendance and Truancy, 7:190 – Student Behavior, 7:250 – Student Support Services, 7:260 – Exemption from Physical Activity Education, 7:270 – Administering Medicines to Students, 7:305 – Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries, 7:310 – Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools, 7:315 – Restrictions on Publications; High Schools, 7:340 – Student Records, 8:30 – Visitors to and Conduct on School Property, 8:70 – Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities, 8:100 – Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies, 2:100 – Board Member Conflict of Interest, 4:15 – Identity Protection, 5:120 – Employee Ethics; Conduct; and Conflict of Interest, 7:100 – Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students, 3:070 – Succession of Authority, 4:180 – Pandemic Preparedness, 5:70 – Religious Holidays, 5:110 – Recognition for Service, 5:140 – Solicitations By or From Staff, 5:210 – Resignations, 5:230 – Maintaining Student Discipline, 5:285 – Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers, 5:320 – Evaluation, 6:70 – Teaching About Religions, 6:185 – Remote Educational Program; Approval of 2017 School Report Card; Approval of FFA to Schaumburg, IL, February 2-3, 2018 for 212 Conference; Approval of Facilities Use Requests for Onarga Alumni to utilize the Middle School Gymnasium for annual Alumni Banquet on May 26, 2018; The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois on Behalf of its Office of Extension and Outreach to utilize Iroquois West High School for Shooting Sports Practice from November 2017 through May 31, 2018.

Rodger Bennett made a motion to approve consent agenda items; 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.

Welcome To Visitors:

President Haase welcomed all visitors.

Communications Reports And Presentations:

Those who Excel – Kim Eggemeyer. Kim is a second grade teacher at GES. She is an excellent teacher, strong leader, very tech savvy, creative and always smiling. She is spear heading the math push and is also the mentoring director. She is well respected by her peers. President Haase presented her with a token of appreciation medal. At this time, Kim Eggemeyer left.

Correspondence – A thank you note from Willene Zachgo was shared.

Special Education

Board Committee Reports - Attendees of the Annual Conference shared their experiences. Dr. Dvorak attended a meeting on renovating older buildings. The main theme was to have a plan. She was also very excited about the virtual reality laptop in the STEM lab. Overall, everyone felt it was a good experience with lots of helpful information.

Administrative Reports:

Houberg – NTA

Ehmen –. Invited everyone to stop by Middle School the morning of 12-20-17 to cast a vote in door decorating contest.

Duncan – NTA.

Harkins – Wanted to give a shout out to Lisa McMillan who taught the kids to sign the Pledge of Allegiance. Also mentioned the GES/DES Christmas concert at 7:00 p.m. on 12-7-17, UES concert at 7:00 p.m. on 12-5-17 and MS/HS concert on 12-10-17 at 3:00 p.m.

Carlson/Curriculum –. Invited everyone to come to Christmas Dinner on December 20, 2017.

Athletic Director – NTA

Onarga Academy - Not Present

Dvorak – Dr. Dvorak discussed the Non Resident Tuition Waiver. Enrollment is key. We do need to resubmit every 5 years. The district has been paid for last year. Dr. Dvorak discussed the ISBE New Accountability System. The Teacher Conference Survey Results are enclosed in packet. Some suggestions were regarding math, Spanish in lower grades, and more technology. The next Community Engagement Committee meeting will be held 12-12-17. Senator Jason Barickman will be touring our buildings on November 29, 2017.

Unfinished Business

New Business:

EBM Video Training – Dr. Dvorak had the board watch 4 videos which gave them some idea of how the District will receive it’s funding. This new system changes everything. At this point, it looks like we may be Tier 2 the first year. By January – March, we should know something more concrete.

Title I Schoolwide Plans – This is a yearly requirement.

Norma Classen made a motion to approve the Title I Schoolwide Plans; 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.

Tax Levy 2017 - Dr. Dvorak presented the Public Tax Levy 2017.

Vicki Killus made a motion to set the Public Levy Hearing for December 18, 2017 at 6:45 in the IW Board Room. 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.

Bus for Santa Train – Dr. Dvorak discussed need for bus. Bill Robinson has volunteered to drive the bus.

Motion made by Rodger Bennett to approve allowing the Iroquois County Chamber of Commerce to utilize an Iroquois West CUSD 10 bus with a volunteer IW bus driver for transportation for the Santa Train. 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.

Executive Session:

Kyle Kraft made a motion to enter executive session at the high school at 8:37 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). (#9) Student disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9).

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.

Norma Classen made a motion to exit executive session at 9:00 pm; 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.

Rodger Bennett made a motion to approve closed session minutes for November 20, 2017; 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.

Motion made by Vicki Killus to approve the following extracurricular assignments:

- Elizabeth Poppie as Head Softball Coach;

- Jim Price as High School Volunteer Track Coach;

- Amy Miller as JV Girls Basketball Coach;

- Lindsay Pickham as High School Girls Track Coach.

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 - Abstained. The motion carried, 6-0.

Vicki Killus asked if there were any plans to increase math minutes. The principals are looking into it.

Adjourn:

Rodger Bennett made a motion to adjourn; Norma Classen seconded. Upon Voice Vote, the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:21 pm.

http://wp.iwest.k12.il.us/iwboe/files/2017/12/Consent-Enc-Minutes-of-Regular-Meeting-11.20.17.pdf