Kankakee Times

Grant Park Community Unit School District 6 Board met Sept. 24.

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

Tim Markland

Shari Ohm

Member absent: Jerry Loitz

Also present: Dr. John Palan, Superintendent

Ms. Tracy Planeta, ES Principal

Mr. Matt Maxwell, MS/HS Principal

Ms. Crystal Johnson, Special Services

Mrs. Sue Anderson, Recording Secretary

Audience of 4

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 August 20, 2018.

2. Financial Reports for August, 2018.

3. Direction to pay the September vendor bills in the amount of $108,153.81.

4. Approval of the August payroll in the amount of $239,984.00.

5. To employ Aric Homberg as 7th grade boys’ basketball coach ($2,132, no TRS), Nancy Marcotte as 7th grade girls’ basketball coach ($2,132, no TRS), Lisa Farrell as JNHS Sponsor ($534, plus TRS).

6. Approval of Athletic Director cell phone stipends of $300 per year.

7. Approval of board policies: 2:260, 4:20, 4:40, 4:80, 4:140, 5:20, 5:200, 6:10, 6:30, 6:60, 6:120, 6:190, 6:230, 6:240, 6:250, 7:50, 7:330, 7:340, 8:25, 5:20E, 3:40E, 6:135, 2:105, 2:170.

Roll Call: T. Markland – yes; J. Fick – yes; V. Gawlinski - yes; C. Horn - yes; S. Ohm - yes; and D. Dickson - yes. Motion carried unanimously. to address the Board of Education but was not in attendance.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORTS: The administrators’ reports are attached.

Superintendent: Dr. Palan’s report included:

1. ESSA and Spending Plan now includes GSA and Special Education Extraordinaire money being put together as a single payment.

2. A committee is being formed for the new Strategic Plan. Meeting is scheduled for October 10th.

3. The district is exploring options to participate with the Kankakee County Alliance/Chamber in order to highlight the district to attract families to the area.

4. Tentative enrollment reports show 492 students enrolled in the district.

OPENING OF THE FY 2019 BUDGET HEARING:

Motion was made by T. Markland, seconded by S. Ohm, at 7:06 p.m. to open the FY 2019 budget hearing. Voice vote, all yes. Motion carried unanimously.

CLOSING OF THE FY 2019 BUDGET HEARING:

Dr. Palan reviewed the FY ’19 budget and stated that, overall, he is presenting a balanced budget in the amount of $6,042,945. The Education and O & M funds are balanced. The Transportation fund shows a deficit of $34,800 but the Working Cash fund shows a surplus of $34,800. CPPRT came in a bit lower than expected but REAP was up. The budget may have to be amended at some point this year. Following this discussion, a motion was made by V. Gawlinski, seconded by T. Markland, at 7:08 p.m. to close the FY 2019 budget hearing. Voice vote, all yes. Motion carried unanimously.

ADOPTION OF THE FY 2019 BUDGET:

Motion was made by S. Ohm, seconded by J. Fick, at 7:09 p.m. to accept the superintendent’s recommendation to adopt the budget for the 2018-19 school year as presented. Roll Call: S. Ohm – yes; J. Fick – yes; V. Gawlinski – yes; C. Horn – yes; T. Markland - yes; and D. Dickson – yes. Motion carried unanimously.

PRESENTATION OF THE FY 2018 AUDIT:

The auditors were not in attendance. Presentation will occur in October.

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS:

President: Mr. Dickson and Dr. Palan met with the Village Board and presented a pamphlet prepared for realtors regarding the schools. They will also share this with the PTO at their next meeting.

Building and Grounds: No report

Technology: Meeting is on Tuesday.

Kankakee Area Special Education Co-op: No report

Kankakee Area Career Center: The last meeting was held at the house built by the students, which now has a contingent offer. The budget was presented.

IASB-Three Rivers Division: Dinner meeting is on October 2nd at 6:00 pm. Chamber of Commerce: No report

Student Representatives: Not in attendance

Board Communications: No report

COMMUNITY FORUM AND OTHER: None

ADJOURN:

Motion was made by J. Fick, seconded by C. Horn, at 7:18 p.m. to adjourn. Voice vote, all yes. Motion carried unanimously.

https://grantparkdragons.org/documents/board/board-agendas/2018-19/boe_minutes_september_24_2018.pdf