Kankakee Times

Grant Park Community Unit School District 6 Board Met July 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

A regular meeting of the Grant Park Community Unit School District No. 6 Board of Education, Kankakee County, State of Illinois, was held in the Middle School Library.

The meeting was called to order by President Markland at 6:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance was recited.

Members present: Vicki Gawlinski

Christine Horn

Jerry Loitz

Tim Markland

Dave Marshalek

Shari Ohm

Hollie O’Nions

Members absent: none

Also present: Dr. John Palan, Superintendent

Mr. Matt Maxwell, MS/HS Principal

Mrs. Sue Anderson, Recording Secretary

Motion was made by C. Horn, seconded by J. Loitz, to approve the consent agenda as follows:

1. Minutes of the regular board meeting of June, 2021.

2. Financial Reports for June, 2021.

3. Direction to pay the July vendor bills in the amount of $290,056.69.

4. Approval of the June payroll in the amount of $333,359.96.

5. To accept the resignation of Kylie McGregor as 1st grade teacher and Nina Zalewski as HS Volleyball Coach (effective July 5, 2021).

6. To approve the Seasonal Paint Crew: Zoe Gawlinski ($11.50 per hour) and Haleigh Lusinski ($11.00 per hour).

7. To approve a June 30th accounts payable as presented.

8. To approve policies: 2:10, 2:120E2, 2:130, 2:20E7, 2:240, 2:240E1,2:240E2, 2:30, 5:10, 6:145, 6:160, 6:235, 6:255, 6:260, 7:280, 8:90.

9. To approve the 2021-22 Parent Student Handbook and Athletic Handbooks as presented.

10.To approve the Resolution for Appointment of Treasurer (2021-22 school year) as presented.

11.To approve Jacylin Klemp as MS Math Teacher ($46,152) for the 2021-22 school year. Roll Call: C. Horn – yes; J. Loitz – yes; V. Gawlinski - yes; D. Marshalek – yes; S. Ohm - yes; H. O’Nions - yes; and T. Markland – yes. Motion carried unanimously.

AUDIENCE TO PERSON’S SCHEDULED IN ADVANCE: None

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORTS: The administrators’ reports are attached. Mr. Maxwell added he is holding SIP meetings with a few teachers next week and he introduced the new MS Math Teacher, Mrs. Klemp who comes to Grant Park with ten years teaching experience.

Superintendent: Dr. Palan’s report included:

1. Transitional plan for 2021-22 will be based on local recommendations. Masks will be required on all buses but will be optional everywhere else.

2. ESSER III grant application and parameters have yet to be fully determined.

3. Logistics for uploading registration requirements, including proof of residency, are being finalized.

4. ESSER II technology purchases are backordered and will hopefully all be in before school starts.

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION REMOVING MASK MANDATE:

Motion was made by S. Ohm, seconded by J. Loitz, to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Removal of Mask Mandate and Other Mitigation Measures as presented. Roll Call: S. Ohm – yes; J. Loitz – yes; V. Gawlinski – yes; C. Horn – yes; D. Marshalek – yes; H. O’Nions – yes; and T. Markland – yes. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVAL OF HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL COACHES:

Motion was made by D. Marshalek, seconded by H. O’Nions, to approve Peyton Thiesen as Head HS Volleyball Coach and Rhonda McKinstry as Assistant/JV Volleyball Coach (payments as per the CBA). Roll Call: D. Marshalek – yes; H. O’Nions – yes; V. Gawlinski – yes; C. Horn – yes; J. Loitz – yes; S. Ohm – yes; and T. Markland – yes. Motion carried unanimously.

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS:

President: No report

Building and Grounds: Van Drunen Landscaping is working on the exterior entrance by the Fitness Room; HS tile project is complete as well as the ES tuck pointing; and the athletic sign has not yet been delivered. The building walk by through by the Board is tentatively scheduled for 8/11.

Technology: No report

Kankakee Area Special Education Co-op: No report

Kankakee Area Career Center: No report

IASB-Three Rivers Division: No report

Chamber of Commerce: The Historical Society Golf Outing is 9/18; Christmas in the Village will be 12/11; the Village received a grant for a walking path from Hamilton Farms subdivision to Casey’s; and Loves Truck Stop should be open by Labor Day.

Student Representatives: Not in attendance

Board Communications: None

COMMUNITY FORUM AND OTHER: There were no comments or questions from the audience.

ADJOURN:

Motion was made by J. Loitz, seconded by S. Ohm, at 6:23 p.m. to adjourn. Voice vote, all yes. Motion carried unanimously.