Rosemont Elementary School District 78 Board met Nov. 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
In the absence of President Donnelly, Vice President Bailey called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Vice President Bailey asked for a roll call.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Wilson, Anderson, Stephens, Muszynski, and Vice President Bailey
MEMBERS ABSENT: President Donnelly and Houston
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Superintendent Anderson Laurie Kovalcik, Staff Anne Lunde, Journal & Topics Reporter
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
At this time Vice President Bailey welcomed the visitors and asked if there were any questions or comments. There were no questions or comments at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no Executive Session at this time.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
There were no Additions to the Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
There was a motion made by Member Stephens, seconded by Member Wilson, to approve consent agenda items 5.1 thru 5.2
A roll call vote
AYES: Wilson, Anderson, Stephens, Muszynski, and Vice President Bailey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: President Donnelly and Houston
Motion Carried
The Consent Agenda Items were as follows:
5.1 Approval of the Minutes from the Regular Board Meeting held on October 9, 2018.
5.2 Approval of the Treasurer’s Report for October 31, 2018.
Education Fund 2,625,349.71 Transportation Fund 42,488.38
Building Fund 2,751,215.60 Municipal Ret. Fund (8,132.33)
Debt Service Fund 999.37 Working Cash Fund 356,764.03
Total All Funds 5,768,684.76
ADMINISTRATOR’S UPDATE
Calendar of Events
Mr. Anderson reported the following is the upcoming Calendar of Events:
November 13th – 16th Cultural Events Week - Hawaii
Storyteller (13th)
Volcanoes (14th)
Ukulele (15th)
Aloha Dancers (16th)
November 20th 2:00 pm Dismissal for Thanksgiving Break
November 27th Leyden Fine Arts Tour
November 29th & 30th Santa’s Workshop
December 10th Board Meeting – 6:30 pm
ADMINISTRATOR’S UPDATE (cont.)
Mr. Anderson briefly spoke about the changes made by the State to the school
calendar beginning the 2019-20 school year and about the 5 Essentials School Survey that is now on the school website.
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Correspondence to the Board
There was a thank you note from Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Anderson thanking the Board for the flowers and thoughts and prayers on the passing of Mr. Anderson’s family member.
Special Education Report
At this time there was no Special Education Report.
Legislation Report
At this time there was no Legislation Report.
Voters’ League Assignment
Vice President Bailey indicated that he would do the Voters’ League Assignment with the usual back up per President Donnelly’s request.
Other Board Reports
There were no Other Board Reports at this time.
Board Calendar
There were no Board Calendar items at this time.
FINANCIAL REPORT
There was a motion made by Member Stephens, seconded by Member Wilson, to approve the List of Disbursements for the month of October 2018 (reviewed by Member Stephens).
Education Fund 272,896.10 Transportation Fund 8,912.25
Building Fund 96,229.08 Municipal Ret. Fund 9,662.34
Debt Serv. Fund 0
Total 387,699.77
A roll call vote
AYES: Wilson, Anderson, Stephens, Muszynski, and Vice President Bailey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: President Donnelly and Houston
Motion Carried
NEW BUSINESS/DISCUSSSION ITEMS
Elmwood Park SD #401 Petition to Withdraw from LASEC
There was a motion made by Member Anderson, seconded by Member Stephens, to approve the Motion by the Boards of Education of LASEC Member Districts Approving School District 401’s Petition for Withdrawal from LASEC. With the condition that LASEC and School District 401 comply with the October 11, 2018, “Intergovernmental Agreement Withdrawal of Elmwood Park CUSD #401 Petition for Withdrawal from Leyden Area Special Education Cooperative” as presented by the Superintendent and to authorize the President and Secretary to sign the resolution and transmit it to LASEC’s Executive Director by certified mail, return receipt, or by receipted personal delivery,.
A roll call vote
AYES: Wilson, Anderson, Stephens, Muszynski, and Vice President Bailey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: President Donnelly and Houston
Motion Carried
OLD BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
There were no Old Business/Action Items at this time.
POLICY
Approval of Policy 3:40-E Exhibit and Five First Readings
There was a motion made by Member Wilson, seconded by Member Anderson, to approve the adoption of new Policy 3:40-E Exhibit; Checklist for the Superintendent Employment Contract Negotiation Process. The five first readings will be voted on at the December Board Meeting.
A roll call vote
AYES: Wilson, Anderson, Stephens, Muszynski, and Vice President Bailey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: President Donnelly and Houston
Motion Carried
PERSONNEL
There were no Personnel Items at this time.
QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Vice President Bailey asked if there were any Questions from the Public. There were no questions.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion made by Member Stephens, seconded Member Anderson to adjourn this meeting at 6:45 p.m.
A roll call vote
AYES: Wilson, Anderson, Stephens, Muszynski, and Vice President Bailey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: President Donnelly and Houston
Motion Carried
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