Kankakee Times

Grant Park Community Unit School District 6 Board met April 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

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

Christine Horn

Jerry Loitz

Tim Markland

Shari Ohm

Also present: Dr. John Palan, Superintendent

Ms. Tracy Planeta, ES Principal

Mr. Matt Maxwell, MS/HS Principal

Mrs. Sue Anderson, Recording Secretary

Audience of 9

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 March 19, 2018 and the Board

Retreat of April, 5, 2018.

2. Financial Reports for March, 2018.

3. Direction to pay the April vendor bills in the amount of $117,655.90.

4. Approval of the March payroll in the amount of $281,275.69.

5. To accept the resignations of Michelle Dandurand, MS Math (and Math Coach), effective at the conclusion of the 2017-18 school year, Jack Haymond as MS assistant Baseball Coach and 8th grade Boys Basketball Coach, Peyton Thiesen as 6th grade Volleyball Coach, and Denise Curtis Reiniche as Co-Student Council Sponsor.

6. To approve Jennifer Hathaway as a full-time employee for the 2018-19 school year (salary TBA), Jill Kyrsinski as HS Biology Teacher (salary TBA), and Melissa Kapadis as Homebound Instructor ($28 plus TRS).

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

Audience To Person’s Scheduled In Advance: Representatives from the district’s architect of record, Healy Bender & Associates, were present to re-introduce themselves to the board and offer their assistance for any of the district’s needs. They have been with the district for over 50 years.

Administrator’s Reports: The administrators’ reports are attached. Ms. Planeta is researching a new math series for the ES and is exploring methods to enhance curriculum through an IPad initiative at the lower grade levels. Mr. Maxwell stated that the band is currently in first place in the Class D IHSA Music contest and the pre-SAT breakfast was very well received.

Superintendent: Dr. Palan’s report included:

1. Evidence Based Funding: although revenue is flowing, there will be a small impact for the district, about an increase of $20,700. Small class sizes will be maintained so the 3rd grade class will be split next year.

2. Advanced Placement Waiver from the state offers a reduced cost for the tests.

3. Fiscal Planning: 2018-19 School Year budget process is in the beginning stages.

4. Academic signing day is scheduled for May 3rd

5. 2018-19 Fees (Information only)

6. Enrollment report shows a decrease of one student from the previous month.

Board Committee Reports:

President: The PTO is sponsoring a Color Run on Saturday, April 21st

Building and Grounds: Recently completed projects include: eight water fountains have been replaced; 2nd phase of the intercom system in the ES is done; Mr. Loitz renovated the SB batting cage; and the outside lighting is complete. The Commons Area will be done on June 11th. Estimates are being secured for new curbing at the HS parking lot. All lights will be replaced with LED bulbs at a cost of about $12,000 with a $6,000 rebate.

Technology: No meeting

Kankakee Area Special Education Co-op: No meeting

Kankakee Area Career Center: No meeting

IASB-Three Rivers Division: Meeting held on March 22nd, no report available.

Chamber of Commerce: “Business After Hours” Community Event to be held on April 25th at Midland States Bank.

Student Representatives: Many seniors have been receiving college acceptance and award letters.

Community Forum And Other: There were no questions or comments from the audience.

Executive Session:

Motion was made by S. Ohm, seconded by C. Horn, at 7:27 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: S. Ohm - yes; C. Horn - yes; J. Fick - yes; V. Gawlinski – yes; J. Loitz – yes; T. Markland - yes; and D. Dickson - yes. Motion carried unanimously.

Return To Regular Meeting:

President Dickson declared the closed session was over at 7:40 p.m. and the meeting would continue in Open Session.

Approval Of Executive Session Minutes: Motion was made by J. Fick, seconded by J. Loitz, at 7:41 p.m. to approve the Executive Session minutes as read. Roll Call: J. Fick – yes; J. Loitz – yes; V. Gawlinski– yes; C. Horn – yes; T. Markland – yes; S. Ohm - yes; and D. Dickson – yes. Motion carried unanimously.

Approval Of The Superintendent’s Recommendation For The Reemployment Of The Non-Certified Staff For The 2018-19 School Year:

Motion was made by C. Horn, seconded by V. Gawlinski, to approve the superintendent’s recommendation for the reemployment of non-certified staff for the 2018-19 school year as presented. Roll Call: C. Horn - yes; V. Gawlinski - yes; J. Fick - yes; J. Loitz - yes; T. Markland - yes; S. Ohm - yes; and D. Dickson – yes. Motion carried unanimously.

Adjourn:

Motion was made by S. Ohm, seconded by T. Markland, at 7:42 p.m. to adjourn. Voice vote, all yes. Motion carried unanimously

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