Antioch Community High School District 117

COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 117 1625 DEEP LAKE ROAD COUNTY OF LAKE, LAKE VILLA, ILLINOIS 60046 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2005 – 7:00 P.M.

Present

BOARD MEMBERS

Mr. Phillip A. Delany, President Mr. Wayne A. Sobczak, Vice President Mrs. Aileen B. Biel, Secretary Mrs. Vickie Axton Mr. Dave Dziki Mrs. Joyce Heneberry Mrs. Kathleen Van Dien

ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Jay Sabatino, Superintendent Dr. Robert Crist, Principal Mr. William C. Ahlers, Business

RECORDING SECRETARY

Mrs. Linda Sigler

FACULTY

Ms. Dee Alberts Mr. Steve Schoenfelder Ms. Jamie Cole Ms. Judy Smithhisler Ms. Amber Carter

GUESTS

Ms. Kim Miller Mr. Donald Miller Mr. Ginny Skweres

The regular meeting of the Community High School District 117 Board of Education was held on Thursday, April 7, 2005 in the Library at Antioch Community High School. Mr. Phillip A. Delany, President, presided over the meeting, calling it to order at 7:00 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Ms. Kim Miller read a letter she wrote to the Board requesting her home schooled daughter be allowed to participate in soccer. COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 117 REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2005 - PAGE TWO

INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION

Presentations

IASB “Targeting Achievement through Governance”

Ms. Barbara Toney of the Illinois Association of School Boards made a presentation to the Board on “Targeting Achievement through Governance”, a program offered free by IASB to school boards in districts with schools not making adequate yearly progress for two consecutive years.

Personnel (After Closed Session)

Business Office

Update – Building Projects

ACHS Expansion/Renovation

Mr. Ahlers said nothing had changed since his report at the last Board meeting.

ACHS – Park/Athletic Facility

Mr. Ahlers stated that Thelen Sand and Gravel had not moved any dirt during the past week.

ACHS – Cafeteria Renovation

A discussion took place on the issue of the nutritional menu now available in the cafeteria versus the fried food that had been offered in the cafeteria prior to last school year. Because of Board members’ concerns that some students were not eating lunch due to higher costs and/or a preference for standard lunch selections, the consensus of the Board was to offer both a nutritional menu and items such as regular French fries. The purchase of cafeteria equipment will reflect that.

Outdoor Bleachers

Mr. Ahlers reported that the bleacher project was progressing on schedule.

Inter-Fund Transfer

Mr. Ahlers informed Board members that the Working Cash Fund has been used to supplement the Education Fund to assist in paying the principal and interest incurred in issuing certificates of participation in 1996 and 1997. He said the Working Cash Fund presently had a balance in excess of $1,000,000 and it was recommended the Board adopt a resolution to abate $1,000,000 from the Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund. COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 117 REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2005 - PAGE THREE

Mr. Sobczak moved the Board approve the abatement of $1,000,000 from the Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund. Second by Mrs. Heneberry.

Roll Call Vote. Ayes: Heneberry, Dziki, Biel, Van Dien, Axton, Sobczak, Delany Nays: None Motion carried.

Waste Management Donation

Mr. Ahlers informed Board members that Waste Management of Illinois Inc. had donated $15,000 to the school district for the development of a “Lands for Learning” program with the Wildlife Habitat Council on the Horak property.

Mr. Sobczak moved the Board acknowledge the donation of $15,000 from Waste Management of Illinois Inc. for development of a “Lands for Learning” program with the Wildlife Habitat Council on the Horak property by letter and a press release. Second by Mrs. Axton.

Voice Vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: None Motion carried.

ACHS Cafeteria Renovation Bids

Mr. Ahlers said bids received for the ACHS Cafeteria Renovation were very favorable to what was estimated.

Mrs. Axton moved the Board award contracts to the lowest responsible vendors as presented on the bid summary sheet (attached). Second by Mrs. Biel.

Roll Call Vote. Ayes: Sobczak, Heneberry, Dziki, Biel, Van Dien, Axton, Delany Nays: None Motion carried.

Route 173 Fence Line

Mr. Ahlers presented a sketch of a proposed landscape plan to improve the aesthetics along the fence line on Route 173 from Route 83 to McMillen Road. It was the consensus of the Board to proceed with the plan at an approximate cost of $8,600.

Governance

IHSA Membership

Mr. Sobczak moved the Board authorize the membership renewal of Antioch Community High School in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). Second by Mrs. Van Dien.

Voice Vote. Ayes: 7 Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 117 REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2005 - PAGE FOUR

Home Schooled Students and Athletics

Dr. Sabatino presented a spread sheet to Board members which showed how some area school districts dealt with the issue of home schooled students and athletics. He said the district’s attorneys said it was up to the individual school district whether home schooled students are allowed to participate in extracurricular activities. Mr. Dziki stated he was in favor of including home schooled students. Mrs. Axton said her concern was grade related and if there was a way to monitor grades she would consider it. Mrs. Heneberry stated that she felt there could be a compromise by home schooled students having a connection with the school, perhaps by attending two classes. Mrs. Biel said if home schooled students were allowed to participate in athletics they should be allowed to participate in all extracurricular activities. Mr. Sobczak said he felt the Board should support the recommendation of the administration to keep the policy as is. Mrs. Van Dien stated that home schooling is a choice and that if the policy were to be changed, the home schooled students should be required to attend some classes at LCHS or ACHS. She said she supported the recommendation of the administration. Mr. Delany said that choice is choice and that if students attend school they can participate in extracurricular activities. Following a lengthy discussion it was the consensus of the Board to ask the Committee to review the matter again making every effort to find a way whereby home schooled students could participate in extracurricular activities and the issues of grade reporting, drug screening and obtaining a diploma from one of the district schools were addressed.

Review of Student Handbooks

Board members were presented with rough drafts of Student Handbooks for both high schools. Dr. Crist and Mr. Garrison explained the differences between the two handbooks. Dr. Sabatino said the handbooks would be presented for approval by the Board at the next meeting.

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS

Mrs. Heneberry asked the status of the Dance Team for the 2005-06 school year. Mr. Schoenfelder informed her that at the start of the school year, after the 6th day enrollment, the IHSA will determine the level at which we will be placed.

CLOSED SESSION

Motion to Enter Closed Session

At 9:49 p.m. Mrs. Van Dien moved the Board enter into closed session for the purpose of discussing the following exceptions to the Open Meeting Act: (a) Employment – Section 2(c)(1): The hiring, firing, compensation, discipline and performance of specific employees; (b) School Issues – Section 2(c)(10): Other matters relating to individual students; and, (c) Litigation – Section 2(c)(11): Only to consider pending, probable or imminent litigation. Second by Mrs. Biel.

Roll Call Vote. Ayes: Axton, Sobczak, Heneberry, Dziki, Biel, Van Dien, Delany Nays: None Motion carried.

Mrs. Van Dien left the meeting at 10:40 p.m. COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 117 REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2005 - PAGE FIVE

Motion to Come Out of Closed Session

At 11:10 p.m. Mr. Sobczak moved the Board come out of closed session. Second by Mrs. Biel.

Roll Call Vote. Ayes: Heneberry, Dziki, Biel, Axton, Sobczak, Delany Nays: None Absent: Van Dien Motion carried.

Re-Employment/Non-Re-Employment – Probationary Personnel

First Year Probationary Teachers recommended for re-employment

Mr. Sobczak moved first year probationary teachers be re-employed as follows as recommended by the Superintendent: Kelly Blecke, Kara Bolton, Jesica Bowman, Cameron Campbell, Kristen Campbell, Laureen Carl, Melissa Cross, Hannah Drye, Marcella Fain, Christina Foss, Jayson Foster, Joseph Grisamore, Melissa Haines, Melisa Henkin, Jennifer Hoy, Mathew Kastor, Jenny Kosiec, Joanna Kotecki, Heather Krawczyk, Kevin Kullby, Heather Marzullo, Luke Mertens, Michelle Netterstrom, Curt Onstad, Tia Parish, Brian Phelan, Timothy Power, April Rediger, Mark Ribbens, Karen Schneider, Andrew Schroeder, Julie Sexton, Renita Simmons, Tricia Snow, Marylou Stampfl, Colette Todd, Mark Tschappat, Sophia Vatistas, James White and William Zambole. Second by Mrs. Biel.

Second Year Probationary Teachers recommended for re-employment

Mr. Sobczak moved second year probationary teachers be re-employed as follows as recommended by the Superintendent: Donna Corcoran, Jill Farrell, Doreen Gaa, Diane Granatelli, Edward Grochowski, James Hellen, Timothy Hildner, Mary Kelly, Kirk Langenkamp, Valerie Padgett-Krause, Dustin Seemann, Steven Shaw, William Stafford, Daniel Swartz and Marcia Bennecke. Second by Mrs. Biel.

Third Year Probationary Teachers recommended for re-employment

Mr. Sobczak moved third year probationary teachers be re-employed as follows as recommended by the Superintendent: Jori Bowen, Kathryn Cook, Paul Cook, Jamie D’Andrea, Thomas Deichsel, William Leiser, Thomas Long, Benjamin Palmberg and Jamie Walton. Second by Mrs. Biel.

Probationary Teachers not Recommended for re-employment

Mr. Sobczak moved the Board not re-employ the following probationary teachers as recommended by the Superintendent: Jamie Cole and Ural Jackson. Second by Mrs. Biel.

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Continuing Contract Status

Mr. Sobczak moved Jacqueline Anderson, Shari Demeritt, Sara English, Antoinette Leprich, Barbara Mason, Anna Ozieblo, Susan Soukup and Jennifer Stennett be granted continuing contract status effective the 2005-06 school term as recommended by the Superintendent. Second by Mrs. Biel.

Employment – Certified Personnel

Mr. Sobczak moved the following teachers be employed for the 2005-06 school year as recommended by the Superintendent: Susan Lichter, Special Education Coordinator, at a salary of $75,000 effective July 1, 2005; Dani Brandt, science, at Level M.A., Step 4, ($42,577); Rebecca Schilz, physical education, at Level B.A., Step 2, ($37,377); Rachel Sorensen, mathematics/computer science, at Level B.A., Step 1, ($36,677); Bridget Sundin, drama/English, at Level B.A.+15, Step 1, ($37,777); Shannon Mackey, science, at Level B.A., Step 1, ($36,677); Christine Gapsis, special education, at Level M.A., Step 3, ($41,477); Matthew Radzicki, special education, at Level M.A., Step 4, ($42,577); Kelli Logan, English, at Level B.A., Step 1, ($36,677); Kate Petrie, English, at Level M.A., Step 4, ($42,577); Rebecca Holst, social studies, at Level B.A., Step 7, ($41,477); Raymond Gialo, physical education, at Level B.A., Step 7, ( $41,477); Anthony Gedville, physical education, at Level M.A.+30, Step 2, ($43,077); Katie Krysch, physical education, at Level B.S., Step 4, ($38,977); and William Woodrich, special education, at Level M.A., Step 10, ($50,577). Second by Mrs. Biel.

Employment – Increment Position

Mr. Sobczak moved the following be employed in increment positions as recommended by the Superintendent: Heather McDonald, Assistant Girls’ Track Coach for the 2004-05 school year at Level 2, Step A, ($4,538); Joceyln Gates, Field Hockey Coach at LCHS for the 2005-06 school year at Level 2, Step A, ($4,972); Chris Rose, Color Guard at LCHS for the 2005-06 school year at Level 4, Step D, ($2,370); and Courtlan Campbell, .75 Assistant Boys’ Tennis Coach at ACHS for the 2004-05 school year at Level 4, Step A, ($2,473.50), as recommended by the Superintendent. Second by Mrs. Biel..

Resignation – Certified Personnel

Mr. Sobczak moved the Board accept the resignation of Louise Domerchie, with regret, for the purpose of retirement effective at the end of the current school year as recommended by the Superintendent. Second by Mrs. Biel. COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 117 REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2005 - PAGE SEVEN

Voice Vote. Ayes: 6 Nays: None Absent: 1 Motion carried.

Mr. Sobczak moved the Board accept the following resignations, with regret, effective at the end of the current school year as recommended by the Superintendent: Nicole Santiemmo, Angelica Barry, George Limperis, and Megan O’Connor. Second by Mrs. Biel.

Early Retirement – Certified Personnel

Mr. Sobczak moved the Board accept the resignations of Tom Herziger, Dan Mikal, Don Zeman and Linda Zeman, with regret, for the purpose of retirement effective at the conclusion of the 2006-07 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. Second by Mrs. Biel.

Mr. Sobczak moved the Board accept the resignation of Dee Alberts as special education coordinator at ACHS, with regret, and approve her request to return to the classroom as a teacher. Second by Mrs. Biel.

Employment – Non-Certified Personnel

Mr. Sobczak moved Cristo Garzon be employed as a teacher assistant – special education for the 2004-05 school year at an hourly rate of $13.95 as recommended by the Superintendent. Second by Mrs. Biel.

ADJOURNMENT

At 11:14 p.m. Mr. Sobczak moved the April 7, 2005 meeting of the Community High School District 117 Board of Education be adjourned. Second by Mrs. Biel.

The meeting adjourned at 11:14 p.m.

President Secretary