Kankakee Times

Donovan Community Unit School District 3 Board met Feb. 28.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

President Schultz called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll call was taken with six (6) members present. Mr. Schmidt was absent. Mr. Westrick then introduced the Donovan Elementary January Students of the Month; Ximenna Figueroa-Macias for Kindergarten, Lylow Kaufman for 1st grade, Madelyn Demski for 2nd grade, Chloe Trumble for 3rd grade, Preston Harrington-Dewitt for 4th grade, and Jenna Schermann for 5th grade. Lylow Kaufman was in attendance to receive their certificates.

The Board then moved to Board Packet Information. Item “A” was the approval of agenda. Mrs. Carlson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Munson to approve the agenda. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6). Next was the approval of the Consent Agenda items including: 1) Regular Board Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2018 and Special Board Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2018, and 2) Accounts Payables. Mr. Wisniewski made a motion, seconded by Dr. Miller to approve the Consent Agenda items. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6). Item “C” was Review of Student Activity Accounts, there were no questions. Item “D” was FOIA Request; there was none.

Visitors/ Written Correspondence/Public Participation There were eight visitors present; Kim Onnen who was representing the DEA, Lylow Kaufman’s family who were there to receive her Student of the Month certificate, and Stephanie Brattin who was there to address the Board regarding a safety issue. There was no written correspondence. There was no other correspondence to come before the Board.

Donovan Education Association Report Mrs. Onnen was there to give the DEA report. She started the report by sharing that Mrs. Maple won a grant through the Eastern Illini Electric Empowering Education Grant. She has used the money to purchase new flexible seating options for her classroom. Next, she gave an update on Family Reading Night where 32 families attended with 5th grade having the highest student percentage. At the Elementary, there were a total of 45 students who participated in the Six Flags 6 Hour Reading Club. Those students will earn a pass to Great America and will receive a certificate at the end of year Awards Ceremony. Mrs. Onnen shared next that the 8th graders have been working on their Too Good for Drugs curriculum and will finish in the next couple of weeks. During her time at the JH/HS, she has been taking students to the weight room during 2nd and 3rd period. She is also teaching a yoga class once a week to students who want to attend. Both activities have gone over very well! For this year’s positive behavior incentive trip at the Elementary School, the students have to opportunity to get to attend the Illinois State University Gamma Phi Circus on April 20th. Each student has signed a contract and knows the stipulations. Lastly, the 5th grade students have won a grant through the National Park Trust which will allow them to visit Prophetstown State Park in Indiana. The trip will take place at the end of May. Mr. Schultz thanked her for her report.

Administrative Reports Superintendent Report: Mr. Westrick started his report by recognizing the custodians for their hard work during February 20th and 21st to clean up the water, that without their efforts the school couldn’t have opened again on the 22nd. Next, he stated that the Illinois State Scholars were recognized during the HS Boys’ Basketball Senior Night game. They were Ashley Emery, Emily Grieves, and Bryce Perzee. Lastly, he stated that due to no school on Feb. 21st, the JH Volleyball 8th grade players were not able to have their 8th grade night. Those students will be recognized during the JH Sports Athletic Banquet. Mr. Schultz thanked him for his report.

Principal Report: Mrs. Pitkin started her report by giving enrollment numbers for both the Elementary and Junior-Senior High Schools. The Elementary School has a total of 118 students and the Junior-Senior High School has a total of 174 students. Of those 292 students, there are 49 students with IEPs and 9 students with 504 Plans. Next, she informed the Board of the January Discipline Report. She stated next that all teacher evaluations have been completed. She then shared some dates to remember; March 12th to 23rd will be PARCC testing, March 14th will be an early dismissal for a SIP Day, March 16th is the end of the 3rd quarter and students will be dismissing early at 2:30, report cards will go home on March 23rd, and Spring Break will be March 30th until April 8th. She finished her report by giving the guidance and technology reports for this month. Mr. Schultz thanked her for her report.

Special Education Report Mrs. Pitkin shared her special education report during her principal report.

Athletic Director Mr. Westrick passed out the quarterly athletic director report to the Board Members. He highlighted that Adrienne Adams was recognized for earning 1000 points in her career. He stated next that the JH Baseball banner has been ordered. Lastly, he shared that the HS Baseball and HS Softball seasons have started and that games will start in March. Mr. Schultz thanked him for his report.

Committee Reports Transportation – There was a meeting on February 15th discussing bus leases for the coming school years.

Old Business In old business, item “A” was Second Reading, and adoption, of PRESS Policies. Mr. Wisniewski made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Regnier to approve the second reading, and adoption, of PRESS Policies. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6).

New Business Item “A” was authorize the Superintendent to begin working on the FY 19 School Budget. Mr. Wisniewski made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Carlson to authorize the Superintendent to begin working on the FY 19 School Budget. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6).

Item “B” was discussion of the 2018-19 school calendar. After discussion, there was no motion to be made.

Item “C” was approve new courses to be added to the HS course book. Dr. Miller made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Carlson to approve new courses to be added to the HS course book as presented; AP English, AP World History, Economics, Cultural Studies, Astronomy, Natural Disasters, Chemistry, and Sports and Entertainment Marketing. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6).

Item “D” was approve bus leases for 2018-19 to 2020-21 school years. Mr. Munson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Wisniewski to approve bus leases for 2018-19 to 2020-21 school years with cameras. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6).

Item “E” was set HS Graduation and 8th Grade Promotion dates. Mr. Wisniewski made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Carlson to set HS Graduation date as June 1, 2018 and 8th Grade Promotion date as June 5, 2018. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6).

Item “F” was renew membership in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) for 2018-19. Mr. Munson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Wisniewski to approve the renewal of membership in the IHSA for 2018-19. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6).

Item “G” was Executive Session. Mr. Schultz made a motion, seconded by Mr. Munson to enter into Executive Session: To discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, and performance of specific employees of the District, individual student concerns, disciple and leasing of district property and security procedures. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6). The Board entered Executive Session at 6:58 p.m. The Board reentered Regular Session at 9:25 p.m.

Item “H” was approve Executive Session Minutes. Mr. Munson made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Carlson to approve the Executive Session Minutes. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6).

Item “I” was create Fleet Manager position in the Transportation Department and post the position. Mrs. Carlson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Wisniewski to create Fleet Manager position in the Transportation Department and post the position with one change of working two (2) hours a day. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6).

Item “J” was Personnel. Mrs. Carlson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Munson to hire Madison Sauer as the Junior High/High School Agriculture teacher. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6). Dr. Miller made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Regnier to appoint Daniel Fager as the JH Track Coach. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6). Mr. Wisniewski made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Carlson to appoint Molly Knapper as HS Student Council Co-Sponsor with Mrs. Moos. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6). Mrs. Regnier made a motion, seconded by Mr. Munson to appoint Kim Oleshko as JH Scholastic Bowl Co-Sponsor with Ms. Knapper. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6). Mrs. Carlson made a motion, seconded by Dr. Miller to add DeAnna Kiifner to the Certified Teacher Substitute List. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6). Mr. Wisniewski made a motion, seconded by Dr. Miller to add Mary Rippe and Robin Hull to the noncertified cafeteria substitute list. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6). Dr. Miller made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Carlson to accept Lee Gray’s resignation as Unit Office Assistant Secretary. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6). Mr. Schultz made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Regnier to hire Mrs. Mandy Wolfe as Unit Office Assistant Secretary retroactive to February 14, 2018. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6). Dr. Miller made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Carlson to reappoint Mr. Doyle Owens as Student Services Coordinator for the 2018-19 school year. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6). Mr. Munson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Schultz to hire Audra Nigro as HS Early AM Door Monitor. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6). Mrs. Regnier made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Carlson to accept Tom Moos’ resignation as HS Golf Coach and post position. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6). Mrs. Carlson made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Regnier to accept Scot Laudenbach’s resignation from JH Baseball and JH Basketball and post the positions. The motion was approved on a roll call vote – All Yes (6).

“XI” was Other business. A backup plan for snow removal was discussed. There was no motion to be made.

President Schultz closed the meeting at 9:37 p.m.

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