Grant Community High School District 124 Board met Sept. 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Grant Community High School District 124, County of Lake, State of Illinois, was held on Thursday, September 12, 2019 and called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of Grant Community High School, 285 E. Grand Avenue, Fox Lake. All those in attendance stood to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
On Roll Call, the following Members were found to be present:
Steve Hill, President
Paul LaRoche, Vice President
Ivy Fleming, Member
John Jared, Member
Kathy Kusiak, Member
Bob Yanik, Member
Members absent: Ruth Michniewicz, Secretary
Administration present:
Dr. Christine A. Sefcik, Superintendent
Mrs. Beth Reich, Business Manager
Mr. Jeremy Schmidt, Principal
AUDIENCE
Family and friends of Tom Maple and Shaina Turley, the Hall of Fame Inductees.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Student Recognition
This was tabled for future meeting.
Hall of Fame Induction
Dr. Sefcik provided a brief overview of the Hall of Fame and it now includes faculty members in addition to alumni. Board members made their way down to watch the video presentations for both Hall of Fame Inductees, Tom Maple and Shaina Turley. After the presentations, Dr. Sefcik and President Steve Hill invited Mary Maple and Fritz Kazlausky to the stage. Mr. Kazlausky provided details of their 25 years of coaching sports at Grant, their mutual family gatherings, and fishing and camping memories. He was always moved by how kind and caring Mr. Maple was and that his kids and grandkids were the center of Tom and Mary’s world. Mr. Hill then said how fortunate Grant was to have Mr. Maple’s contribution as a coach and faculty member and personally to have his friendship. Mr. Hill then read the Resolution to Induct Mr. Maple into the Hall of Fame. Mrs. Mary Maple accepted the honor on Tom Maple’s behalf and was presented with the award to commemorate his induction into the Hall of Fame.
A motion was made by Mr. LaRoche, second by Mr. Yanik to induct Tom Maple, posthumously, into the Hall of Fame 2019.
Votes were taken by roll call. Votes were cast as follows:
Aye: LaRoche, Fleming, Jared, Kusiak, Yanik, Hill
Nay: None
Absent: Michniewicz
Motion – Passed
Dr. Sefcik invited Shaina Turley and Beth Thomas to the stage. Mrs. Thomas spoke about the accomplishments that lead to the nomination and choice of Shaina Turley to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, including Shaina’s academic and athletic ability, her intellect, and her leadership skills. As a purpose driven person, she joined the Marines and pushed to attend flight school earning her Wings as a Marine Corps pilot. She found the sport of Rugby and like everything in her life, she gave it her all, even earning Athlete of the Year by the Marine Corps. Mrs. Thomas said that Ms. Turley’s belief is to set yourself up for success. Mr. Hill then read the Resolution to Induct Ms. Turley into the Hall of Fame. Shaina spoke of feeling so honored to be inducted with Mr. Maple and that she feels like she is a product of the community. There were so many people that contributed to her success. She was presented with the award to commemorate her induction into the Hall of Fame
A motion was made by Mr. Jared, second by Mrs. Fleming to induct Shaina Turley into the
Hall of Fame 2019.
Votes were taken by roll call. Votes were cast as follows:
Aye: Fleming, Jared, Kusiak, Yanik, Hill, LaRoche
Nay: None
Absent: Michniewicz
Motion – Passed
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of regular meeting held August 15, 2019
Minutes of closed meeting held August 15, 2019
September Bills Payable
August Treasurer’s Report
Destruction of closed meeting audio recording from March 15, 2018
** A motion was made by Mr. LaRoche, second by Mr. Jared to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Votes were taken by roll call. Votes were cast as follows:
Aye: Jared, Kusiak, Yanik, Hill, LaRoche, Fleming
Nay: None
Absent: Michniewicz
Motion – Passed
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT (cont’d)
IASB Board Member Recognition & Lake Division Dinner Meeting
Dr. Sefcik informed the Board that this event will be held on October 29, 2019 in Mundelein. The program “Moving Illinois Toward Fiscal Sustainability” will be presented. Additionally, Bob Yanik will receive recognition as a Level I Master Board member at the meeting. She invited any interested Board member to contact the District to secure a seat at the dinner meeting.
Dr. Sefcik made the following personnel recommendations:
Recommend the employment of the following individuals:
• Marissa Kelley, Full-time Test Center Lab/Study Hall, $125/day, start date 8/28/2019
• Maureen Benford, Kitchen Utility/Cashier, $10/hr, start date 9/3/2019
• Chris VanAlstine, Asst. Football Coach-Leave of Absence
Recommend accepting letter of resignation from the following individuals:
• Chris Hoffman, Baseball Coach, effective immediately
• Maureen Benford, Kitchen Utility/Cashier, effective September 13, 2019
• Larry MacKay, Transportation, effective immediately
Notification of FMLA request from Darlene Zobrist, beginning September 23, 2019 and ending January 6, 2020, for employee’s serious illness.
** A motion was made by Mr. Yanik, second by Mr. Jared to approve the personnel recommendations as presented
Votes were taken by roll call. Votes were cast as follows:
Aye: Kusiak, Yanik, Hill, LaRoche, Fleming, Jared
Nay: None
Absent: Michniewicz
Motion – Passed
Principal’s Report
Mr. Schmidt presented his monthly report which included information on Safety Planning, Backto-School Night, Homecoming, and Professional Development.
BUSINESS AFFAIRS
Public Act 97-0256 (105 ILCS 5/10/20.47) Sec. 10-20.47
Mrs. Reich provided the report showing the base salary and benefits of the district superintendent and all administrators and teachers employed by the school district. It is required by state law and to be presented at a regular school board meeting and then posted on the district’s website.
2018/19 Compensation Over $75,000 Report
Mrs. Reich provided the report required by state law showing the “total compensation package” for each employee exceeding $75,000 per year and then posted on the district’s website.
Administrative Salary/Benefits Report 2018/19
Mrs. Reich provided the report showing an itemized salary compensation report for every employee in the district holding an administrative certificate and working in that capacity and that it is required to be posted on the district’s website.
Donation
Mrs. Reich said the District was offered a donation from a private citizen of a baby grand piano, estimated value of $7,000. It has been inspected and assessed by Charlotte Alden’s Piano Service and played by our choir teacher, Krista Koske, who is in favor of receiving the donation.
** A motion was made by Mr. Yanik, second by Mr. LaRoche to accept the donation of a baby grand piano, from a private citizen, valued at $7,000.
Votes were taken by roll call. Votes were cast as follows:
Aye: Yanik, Hill, LaRoche, Fleming, Jared, Kusiak
Nay: None
Absent: Michniewicz
Motion – Passed
OTHER BUSINESS
Dr. Sefcik reported that two FOIA requests were received and fulfilled: National Hispanic Institute and K-12 Transportation Research.
CLOSED SESSION
No closed session was held.
ADJOURN
** At 8:15 p.m. a motion was made by Mr. Jared, second by Mrs. Fleming to adjourn the meeting.
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