Kankakee School District 111 Board of Education met Feb. 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Kankakee School District No. 111, Kankakee County Illinois; was held at 6:03 p.m. in the Multi-purpose room at Avis Huff Student Support Services Center, 369 North Fifth Avenue, Kankakee, Illinois.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Mary Archie
Christopher Bohlen
Jess Gathing, Jr. Vice President
Deb Johnston
Angela Shea, Secretary
Barbara Wells, President
Darrell Williams
Members Absent: All Present
A quorum was declared present.
Closed Session
At 6:05 p.m., a motion was made by Shea, seconded by Johnston to adjourn to closed session to discuss 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. ROLL CALL VOTE-Ayes: Archie, Bohlen, Gathing, Johnston, Shea, Williams, and Wells. Nays: none. Motion carried.
The closed session was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
At 7:02 p.m, the regular session was reconvened.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Barbara Wells, Board President.
Meeting with the Board were:
Dr. Kathleen O’Connor, Assistant Superintendent Robert Grossi, Assistant Superintendent
Dr. Genevra Walters, Superintendent
Rachel Thornton, Recording Secretary
Chris Breech, a reporter from the Daily Journal was present.
Superintendent’s Report
❖ Good News:
❖ Safe School Award: Mr. Cassagrande presented the Safe School Award to Mark Twain.
❖ Be Aware STOP Violence Grant: Ms. Rayburn and Mr. Clark explained the grant and what it will be used for.
❖ Audit Presentation: Carmen Huzinga explained the highlights of the 2019 Financial Statement Audit.
The audit was submitted on time. The district is currently waiting on final approval from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Once the Federal Audit Clearinghouse approves the audit they will send the audit to the State and we can finalize the 2019 Audit.
❖ Community-Based Youth Organizations: Junior Kays:
➢ A discussion was held regarding the Junior Kays and other Community Organizations.
Principal’s Report
Mr. Baker discussed the Avis Huff Culture and Climate Improvements. Mr. Baker talked about how the school is helping at-risk students. Teachers will receive trauma-informed care for students on how we can better meet students’ needs. He discussed how they provide individualized Student Support and Interventions. Kendra Wright and Samaje Smith, current students, read letters they wrote about how Avis Huff saved and helped them. Mr. Baker introduced staff members.
Public Comments
The following public comments were made.
| Name | Topic |
| Bonnie Brewer | Voiced her concerns as to why students will not be able to take French next year. Ms. Brewer would like French to be taught next year. |
| Steven Hunter | Thanked Taft for Donuts for Dads, and discussed the letter he received from Board President Wells regarding the public comment he made on January 13, 2020. Discussed his concerns regarding communication with the Junior Kays. |
| Carolyn Mitchell | Discussed her concerns regarding the Junior Kays. |
The following items were presented:
● The following Board minutes were presented for approval:
❖ January 13, 2020-Regular Board Meeting (Regular & Closed Session)
❖ January 22, 2020-Special Board Meeting (Regular Session)
● The Regular Bills were presented for approval. (See Insert A)
● The Payroll and Related Bills were presented for approval. (See Insert B)
● The Overnight Trip Request was presented for approval.
● The Pricing for Facility Rentals was presented for approval.
● The following Personnel Items were presented for approval:
A motion was made by Gathing, seconded by Archie to approve the above-listed consent agenda items as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE- AYES: Archie, Bohlen, Gathing, Johnston, Shea, Williams, and Wells. Nays: none. Motion carried
Action Items
1. Approval of Resolution for Honorable Dismissal of Technology Employees Due to Restructuring.
A motion was made by Gathing, seconded by Johnston to approve the resolution for honorable dismissal of technology employees due to restructuring as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE- AYES: Bohlen, Gathing, Johnston, Shea, Williams, Archie and Wells. Nays: none. Motion carried
2. Approval of 2020-2021 School Calendar.
A motion was made by Bohlen, seconded by Archie to table the 2020-2021 school calendar until the next Board Meeting. ROLL CALL VOTE- AYES: Gathing, Johnston, Shea, Williams, Archie, Bohlen and Wells. Nays: none. Motion carried
3. Approval of Le Penseur Youth & Family Services INC to use space at King Middle School. Mr. Williams asked exactly what Le Penseur Youth & Family Services would be doing?
The Director, Mr. Summarize, explained to the board what services they will provide to the community.
A motion was made by Gathing, seconded by Shea, to approve the Le Penseur Youth & Family Services INC to use space at King Middle School as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE- AYES: Johnston, Shea, Williams, Archie, Bohlen, Gathing, and Wells. Nays: none. Motion carried
Old Business
No old business was discussed.
Information
The following items were provided for information.
1. FOIA Request
2. State & Federal Revenue Report
3. Budget Update
4. Previous Bill Run
5. New Course Proposals
6. January Suspension Report
7. Avis Huff Placement Report
8. Grade Level Assignments
9. Staff Absence Report
At 8:32 p.m. a motion was made by Bohlen, seconded by Shea, to adjourn the meeting. All ayes; motion carried.
https://www.ksd111.org/cms/lib/IL01904746/Centricity/Domain/68/BOE%202-10-20%20Minutes.pdf
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