Newark Community High School District 18 Board of Education met June 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Public Hearing meeting of the Newark Community High School District #18 Board of Education was called to order by President Chapman at 6:33 p.m. in the Learning Resource Center with Superintendent Smith present and Principal Still absent.
Roll call was taken showing the following board members present: Chapman, Fletcher, Friestad, Jacobs, Smith
Absent: Kunkel and Thompson
Visitors: None
A motion was made by Fletcher and seconded by Smith to close the public hearing at 6:34 p.m.
Voice Vote: Fletcher, Friestad, Jacobs, Smith Chapman Voting Nay: None Absent: Kunkel, Thompson Motion carried.
The regular monthly meeting of the Newark Community High School District #18 Board of Education was called to order by President Chapman at 6:34 p.m. in the Learning Resource Center with Superintendent Smith present and Principal Still absent.
Roll call was taken showing the following board members present: Chapman, Fletcher, Friestad, Jacobs, Smith
Absent: Kunkel, Thompson
Visitors: None
Communications: A card from the family of Russel Jorstad.
Member Thompson arrived at 6:38
A motion was made by Jacobs and seconded by Smith to approve the consent agenda: the regular minutes of the May 16, 2019; approval of agenda; financial reports as of May 31, 2019 and the bills and requisitions as presented.
Voting Aye: Jacobs, Smith, Thompson, fletcher, Friestad, Chapman Voting Nay: None Absent: Kunkel Motion carried
The board went over the financial reports as of June 20, 2019:
May 2019, Treasurer’s Report
• Education Fund: $252,026.79
• Operations and Maintenance Funds: $20,932.77
• Transportation Fund: $32,058.14
• IMRF/SOC Fund: $15,429.99
• Tort: $12.633.09
• Fire Life Safety: $23,674.04 May 2019 payrolls in the amount of: $177,457.74
And Financial Reports, June 2019 List of Bills amounting to:
• Education Fund: $34,876.96
• Operations and Maintenance Fund: $4,898.07
• Transportation Fund: $3,626.06
• Tort: $2,020.32
• June 2019 payrolls in the amount of: $120,941.01
And Extra Board bills for June:
• Education Fund: $1,930.50
• Operations and Maintenance Fund: $172.37
Board Business:
A. Financial outlook EOY information. Per Superintendent Smith we have received money from the state. We are expecting another tax distribution prior to June 30.
B. Amended FY 19 budget.
5-A motion was made by Friestad and seconded by Jacobs to amended FY 19 budget.
Voting Aye: Smith, Thompson, Fletcher, Friestad, Jacobs, Chapman Voting Nay: None Absent: Kunkel Motion carried.
C. Superintendent authority to pay bills through June 30th
A motion was made by Fletcher and seconded by Smith to approve the Superintendent Smith to pay bills through June 30th payable and after July 1st prior to the July Board Meeting.
Voting Aye: Smith, Thompson, Fletcher, Friestad, Jacobs, Chapman Voting Nay: None Absent: Kunkel Motion carried
D. Tentative FY 2020 budget.
A motion was made by Friestad and seconded by Jacobs to approve the Tentative FY 2020 budget.
Voting Aye: Thompson, Fletcher, Friestad, Jacobs, Smith, Chapman Voting Nay: None Absent: Kunkel Motion carried
E. Amend 2019-2020 School calendar.
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Smith to approve the Amended 2019-2020 School Calendar.
Voting Aye: 6 Ayes Voting Nay: 0 Nays Absent: Kunkel Motion carried
F. HLS Amendment. Per Superintendent Smith the HVAC unit repair in the gym with be expended in the FY 20 budget.
A motion was made by Fletcher and seconded by Smith to approve the HLS Amendment.
Voting Aye: Friestad, Jacobs, Smith, Thompson, Fletcher, Chapman Voting Nay: None
Absent: Kunkel Motion carried
G. Overnight trips
A motion was made by Smith and seconded by Thompson to approve the FFA and Volleyball overnight trips.
Voting Aye: 6 Ayes Voting Nay: 0 Nays Absent: Kunkel Motion carried
H. Early Graduation Request.
A motion was made by Friestad and Seconded by Smith to approve the Early Graduation Request.
Voting Aye: 6 Ayes Voting Nay: 0 Nays Absent: Kunkel Motion carried
I. Feasibility Study with NGS. Superintendent Smith spoke on conducting this study along with NGS about additional shared services and possible consolidation options. This topic will be discussed in future meetings.
J. Committee Assignments. Board members received information on the committee meeting for 2019-2020 school year.
K. Principal's Report.
1. Graduation went very well. 2. The Athletic Director transition is going well. Robin Renner has been meeting with coaches and working on various other organizational items. 3. Kendall County Police Department will be in this summer to tour our facility.
L. Various Informational Items:
5-A
1. School Board Convention Updates. 2. Board and Administrator Handouts. 3. IASA Articles.
A motion was made by Smith and seconded by Jacobs to go into closed session at 7:46 p.m. to review the closed session minutes of the regular board meeting on May 16, 2019 (5ILCS 120/2/(c) 21); Review semi annual closed meeting minutes January – May (5ILCS 120/2 (c) 21.); School personnel matters (as per the Illinois Open Meeting Act) to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of Newark Community High Schools (5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1)); Litigation, when an action against, affection or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. (5 ILCS 120/2 (C)
Voice Vote: 6 Ayes Voting Nay: 0 Nays Absent: Kunkel Motion carried.
The regular board meeting reconvened at 9:17 p.m.
Roll call was taken showing the following board members in attendance: Thompson, Fletcher, Friestad, Jacobs, Smith, Chapman, Absent; Kunkel
A motion was made by Smith and seconded by Jacobs to approve the closed session board minutes for May 16. 2019.
Voice Vote: 6 Ayes Voting Nay: 0 Nays Absent: Kunkel Motion carried
A motion was made by Friestad and seconded by Thompson to approve to open all closed session minutes from January, 2019 through May 2019 to the public.
Voting Aye: 6 Ayes Voting Nay:0 Nays Absent: Kunkel Motion carried.
5-A motion was made by Fletcher and seconded by Smith to accept the letter of resignation from Adriana Martinez, with regrets, as the Spanish teacher effective May 24, 2019.
Voting Aye: 6 Ayes Voting Nay: 0 Nays Absent: Kunkel Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jacobs and seconded by Thompson to accept the letter of resignation from Marissa Novak, with regrets, as the assistant cheerleading coach effective June 20, 2019.
Voting Aye: 6 Ayes Voting Nay: 0 Nays Absent: Kunkel Motion carried
A motion was made by Fletcher and seconded by Jacobs to approve Jim Johnson to cut grass at a rate of $15.00 per hour.
Voting Aye: 6 Ayes Voting Nay: 0 Nays Absent: Kunkel Motion carried.
A motion was made by Smith and seconded by Thompson to approve Tara Kunkel as a volunteer assistant golf coach pending the completion of the ASEP certification.
Voting Aye: 6 Ayes Voting Nay: 0 Nays Absent: Kunkel Motion carried.
A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Jacobs to approve the bus driver pay raises as presented for the 2019-2020 school year.
Voting Aye: 6 Ayes Voting Nay: 0 Nays Absent: Kunkel Motion carried
5.A motion was made by Fletcher and seconded by Jacobs to approve a 3% raise for Dawn Schultz as the transportation coordinator for the 2019-2020 school year.
Voting Aye: 6 Ayes Voting Nay: 0 Nays Absent: Kunkel Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jacobs and seconded by Smith to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
Voting Aye: 6 Ayes Voting Nay: 0 Nays Absent: Kunkel) Motion carried
http://www.newarkhs.k12.il.us/pdf/minutes/2019/jun-min.pdf
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