Kankakee Times

Grant Park Community Unit School District No. 6 Board of Education met Jan. 26.

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

Jerry Loitz

Tim Markland

Dave Marshalek

Hollie O’Nions

Members absent: Christine Horn

Shari Ohm

Also present: Dr. John Palan, Superintendent

Ms. Tracy Planeta, ES Principal

Mrs. Sue Anderson, Recording Secretary

Audience of 1

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:

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

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

2. Financial Reports for December, 2021.

3. Direction to pay the January vendor bills in the amount of $151,928.90.

4. Approval of the December payroll in the amount of $331,030.18.

5. To approve the Faculty Seniority List, as presented.

6. To approve Resolution 12422 regarding the release of closed session minutes as presented.

7. To approve policies: 2:105, 2:110, 2:120, 2:20, 2:220, 2:220-E1, 2:220-E3, 2:220-E5, 2:220-E6, 2:220-E8, 2:260, 3:40, 3:50, 3:60, 4:160, 4:165, 4:170, 4:175, 4:60, 5:10, 5:100, 5:120, 5:125, 5:150, 5:185, 5:20, 5:200, 5:220, 5:250, 5:30, 5:330, 5:50, 5:90, 6:120, 6:135, 6:15, 6:20, 6:300, 6:340, 6:50, 6:60, 7:10, 7:150, 7:160, 7:180, 7:190, 7:20, 7:200, 7:240, 7:250, 7:260, 7:290, 7:30, 7:310, 7:315, 7:340, 7:345, 7:60, 7:70, 7:809 and 5 Year Review: 4:120, 8:100.

Roll Call: J. Loitz – yes; V. Gawlinski - yes; D. Marshalek – yes; H. O’Nions - yes; and T. Markland – yes. Motion carried unanimously.

AUDIENCE TO PERSON’S SCHEDULED IN ADVANCE: Mr. Chuck Barrie and the office staff will be recognized at the February meeting.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORTS: The administrators’ reports are attached. Ms. Planeta added the date for the Pre-school screening has been set for February 23rd. It has been published on Facebook, the monthly newsletter and notes sent home and the ES office has already received many calls.

Superintendent: Dr. Palan’s report included:

1. The School Maintenance Grant was awarded in the amount of $50,000 and the matching amount will be used to update the HS Science Lab. However, supply issues may delay this project.

2. The 2022 Niche Award was once again received by the district. This honor has been awarded six years in a row and the entire staff is to be commended.

3. The GP Futures Program, where students can observe jobs at local businesses, will hopefully resume in the spring after being put on hold due to Covid restrictions.

4. Enrollment has remained the same since November.

APPROVAL OF FY 23 CALENDAR:

Motion was made by V. Gawlinski, seconded by H. O’Nions, to approve the 2022-23 calendar as presented. Roll Call: V. Gawlinski - yes; H. O’Nions - yes; J. Loitz - yes; D. Marshalek - yes; and T. Markland – yes. Motion carried unanimously.

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS:

President: Mr. Markland congratulated the principals on the recent Niche award.

Building and Grounds: The ES project is scheduled to begin July 5th.

Technology: The ESSER III grant is near completion.

Kankakee Area Special Education Co-op: No report

Kankakee Area Career Center: No report

IASB-Three Rivers Division: There are many workshops and training sessions on-line via the association for any board members that would like to further their knowledge.

Chamber of Commerce: At the last meeting, the Village thanked the district for allowing Christmas in the Village to take place at the ES. There were about 33 vendors that participated. A new LED sign was installed at the police station.

Student Representatives: Not in attendance

Board Communications: The board agreed to move the February meeting to Wednesday, February 23rd. Also, an article from the governor regarding “Faith’s Law” was enclosed.

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

ADJOURN:

Motion was made by J. Loitz, seconded by H. O’Nions, at 6:16 p.m. to adjourn. Voice vote, all yes. Motion carried unanimously.

https://grantparkdragons.org/documents/board/board-minutes/2021-22/boe_minutes_january_26_2022.pdf