Dakota Community Unit District 201 Board of Education met April 23.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY: COLETTE BINGER, PRESIDENT
ROLL CALL TAKEN BY: SUE GALLAGHER, RECORDING SECRETARY
MEMBERS PRESENT: KAREN KLECKNER, HOLLY DIMODICA, SCOTT HILLMAN, CARIE PANOSKE, HEIDEE MEIER AND ERIC STIEGLER
NOT PRESENT:
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 6:05 p.m. the meeting was called to order by Colette Binger, president, with the following members present Karen Kleckner, Holly DiModica, Scott Hillman, Carie Panoske, HeiDee Meier and Eric Stiegler
2. MOTION TO APPROVE MARCH 19, 2019 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
A motion was made by Carie Panoske, seconded by Scott Hillman to approve the regular minutes of the March 19, 2019 meeting. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 7 yeas, 0 nays.
3. MOTION TO APPROVE MARCH 19, 2019 REGULAR MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
A motion was made by Karen Kleckner, seconded by Holly DiModica to approve the executive session minutes of the March 19, 2019 meeting. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 7 yeas, 0 nays.
4. ELECTION RESULTS AND REORGANIZATION OF SCHOOL BOARD
Mr. Prusator reported the election results for board members. New board members were Tom Liszka, Carie Panoske, Jesse Milks, and Eric Stiegler. Mr. Prusator recognized the dedication and service from Holly DiModica and Scott Hillman to the Board and Dakota School District. They received plaques and gift certificate from the district and then Tom Liszka and Jesse Milks were seated on the board. The oath of office for school board members was recited by all board members.
Colette Binger appointed Mr. Prusator as President Pro Temp to open elections for President.
A nomination was made by Carie Panoske to nominate Karen Kleckner as president and closed the nominations. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
A nomination was made by Carie Panoske to nominate Colette Binger as vice president and closed the nominations. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
A nomination was made by Colette Binger to nominate Carie Panoske as secretary and closed the nominations. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Meeting dates for May 2019 through June 2020 were reviewed. They are May 21, June 18, August 13, September 17, October 15, November 12, December 17, January 21, 2020, February 18, March 17, April 21, May 19, and June 16. Meeting dates were approved by a unanimous voice vote.
5. MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA
agenda which includes:
A motion was made by Colette Binger, seconded by Carie Panoske to approve the consent
• Accounts Payable for April 2019
• Activity Accounts
• Pre-Paid Bills
Motion carried by a roll call vote of 7 yeas, 0 nays.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
A community member commented about the FFA program, asking that the board ensure that the students are getting the full benefits of the program.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Dakota Elementary principal Jeff Milburn reported on the following items:
• Soft Lock Down Drill was completed.
• Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) state assessment has been completed
• Pre-school screening completed-first time play based assessment has been used
• ARC Core training – 18th day of training in 2 years
• Held Orton Gillingham training with Temperance working in the classroom with teachers
• Some staff attended Threat Assessment training held at Highland Comm College
• Curriculum work – Rick Stiggins
Dakota JH/HS principal Jason Grey reported on the following:
• 25 Seniors attended Colony Brands career expo.
• 10 students attended HCC Quickstart registration day.
• Dual Credit enrollment is completed
• 35 students signed up for Career Tech
• Juniors took the SAT test on campus
• Jr High students completed the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR, state assessment).
• IL Science Assessment was completed. Extra-Curricular Activities
• We are hosting Baseball regionals
• We are hosting the NUIC Boy’s Conference Track meet
• Bass Fishing team will compete in the IHSA Sectional at Pierce Lake
• We are hosting our multi school JH track meet
• HS graduation is May 19th at 3pm.
• May 14th is the Spring Concert at 7pm
• May 1st is HS Awards night at 7pm
• April 27th is PROM at the Lake Summerset Lodge
Mr. Mathers reviewed changes with prescription drug coverage. Jesse Milks and Karen Kleckner will be a part of the insurance committee to review the changes possible to the coverage.
8. REVIEW OF THE 2019-2020 KEEP DAKOTA PROUD! PLAN
Mr. Prusator reviewed the 2019-2020 Keep Dakota Proud! Plan. Not everything on the list will be completed. A motion was made by HeiDee Meier, seconded by Eric Stiegler to approve the plan as presented.
9. BOARD POLICIES PLACED ON DISPLAY
Mr. Prusator reviewed changes to board policies (5:335 and 4:190 changes are from school code and school law) These policies will be placed on display and approved at the May meeting. No Action at this time.
10. MOTION TO ADOPT GRADES 7-9 ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS CURRICULUM
A motion was made by Carie Panoske, seconded by HeiDee Meier to adopt the 7-9 English/Language Arts curriculum. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 7 yeas, 0 nays.
11. MOTION TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE COST CAP WAIVER APPLICATION
A motion was made by Colette Binger, seconded by HeiDee Meier to approve the Administrative cost cap waiver application. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
12. VIOLENCE PREVENTION/EMERGENCY PLANNING PROGRAM
Mr. Prusator gave an update on the violence prevention/emergency planning program. This committee consists of parents, law enforcement, staff members, administrators and two board members. He reviewed the framework of the IL Terrorism Task Force (ITTF) recommendations and the district’s progress on those recommendations.
13. MOTION TO APPROVE DAKOTA CAREER READINESS PLAN
Mr. Grey reviewed the background of the Dakota Career Readiness Plan. Dakota Jr/Sr High staff, and administration worked with CareerTec to meet the plan requirements, which is a component of the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
14. MOTION TO APPROVE RFP PROPOSAL FOR SEALCOATING AND PLAYGROUND REPAIRS
Mr. Mathers reviewed the work in the RFP, which is included in the Keep Dakota Proud! Plan. A motion was made by Colette Binger, seconded by Eric Stiegler to approve the request for proposal (RFP) to reseal, repair, restripe parking lots and remove and construct elementary playground blacktop. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
15. MOTION TO CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:59 p.m. a motion was made by Carie Panoske, seconded by Colette Binger to convene into executive session to discuss the employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 7 yeas, 0 nays.
16. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
At 9:36 p.m. a motion was made by HeiDee Meier, seconded by Colette Binger to reconvene in open session. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 7 yeas, 0 nays.
17. BOARD ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Colette Binger, seconded by Carie Panoske to approve the following actions reviewed in closed session:
• Accepted Sandra Mennenga’s resignation as a 1st grade teacher effective at the end of the 2018-2019 school year
• Accepted Doug Visel’s resignation as Varsity Club Advisor
• Accepted Allie McCallips’s resignation as Freshman Volleyball coach
• Approved Michelle Brashaw as a 6.25 hr per day kitchen worker @ $9.00 per hr
• Approved Jamie Fuchs’ maternity leave through September 27th, 2019
• Approved Diane Lawson as the superintendent secretary at $18.79 per hr and a board
secretary stipend of $2,000.
Motion carried by a roll call vote of 6 yeas, 0 nays.
18. MOTION TO ADJOURN
At 9.37 p.m. a motion was made by HeiDee Meier, seconded by Eric Stiegler to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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