Cary Community Consolidated School District 26 Board of Education met Nov. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. Organization
Procedural: 1.1 Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Bridge at 7:00 p.m.
Procedural: 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
Action, Procedural: 1.3 Board Member Participation by Audio Means
Recommended Action: May I have a motion to approve the remote audio participation of Mr. Demkowicz for tonight's meeting.
Mr. Bridge asked for a motion to approve the remote audio participation of Mr. Demkowicz for tonight meeting.
Motion was made by Mrs. Jette and Seconded by Mr. Janczak
Discussion - None
Voting Yes: Mrs. Jette, Mrs. Hartman. Mr. Janczak, Mrs. Darling, Mrs. Potter, Mr. Bridge
Voting No: None
Motion Carried
Procedural: 1.4 Roll Call
Members Present: Mrs. Hartman. Mr. Janczak, Mrs. Darling, Mrs. Potter, Mr. Bridge, Mr. Demkowicz, Mrs. Jette
2. Community Input
Procedural: 2.1 Public Participation
Resa Riess - 405 Cary Ave. Expressed her concern about the 2019 Tax Levy. Would like the board to consider all the options and not continue to increase taxes.
3. Open Forum
Information: 3.1 Board
Mrs. Potter - Thank you to Principal Gibbs and Dr. McCall for a great Title 1 Reading Night. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.
Information: 3.2 Administrators
Mr. Nass - 5th Grade Green Committee focused on recycling plastic bags and plastic film. 20 Veterans attended the Assembly. Breakfast for the families was coordinated after the assembly.
Dr. Qualls - All grades are participating in a Spirit Week coordinated through PBIS. An Assembly will be held on Friday.
Mr. Gippert - 75 students participated in the Service Over Self Club to pack care packages for Veterans. 50 packages were assembled with donated items.
Mrs. Aherne - Would like to spot light the parents for supporting a diaper drive, coat drive, cookie dough and toys for tots.
Mr. Gibbs - Three Oaks hosted an extra candy drive. The candy was donated to VFW in McHenry. 29 Veterans attended the Veterans Day assembly.
4. Superintendent Report
Discussion, Information: 4.1 District Update
Dr. Coleman updated the Board on:
Parent-Teacher Conference are scheduled for next Monday and Tuesday.
Veterans Day Celebrations - Thank you to all the staff for wonderful programs. Jeans for Vets collected $847. The money will be donated to Operation Christmas Cheer, operated out of VFW District 5 in McHenry.
Upcoming Dates:
Dec. 9 Board Committee Meetings
Dec. 16 Regular Board of Education Meeting
Dec. 19 Last day of school before Christmas Break (1/2 Day)
Dec. 20 - Jan.3 Christmas Break
Jan. 7 Classes Resume (Monday)
5. Curriculum Report
Discussion, Information: 5.1 District Update
Dr. McCall updated the Board on: Thank you to Mrs. Potter for attending the Title 1 Reading Night. Gifted Enrichment Night was a great turn out
6. Committee Reports
Discussion, Information: 6.1 Curriculum Committee Report
Mrs. Jette updated the Board on:
Reviewed results from the IAR Testing
Discussion, Information: 6.2 Finance Committee Report
Mr. Demkowicz updated the Board on:
Review of Bills
Treasurer's Report
Property Tax Relief Grant Program
Resolution to Abate Lake Co. 1% Loss in Collection for Levy Year 2019
Debt Service Overview Presentation
Resolution To Call Series 2011C Bond
7. Consent Agenda
Action (Consent), Minutes: 7.1 Approval of the October 28, 2019 Board Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Recommended motion to approve minutes as attached.
Meeting minutes requiring Board approval include the Open Session Minutes from October 28, 2019, Regular Board of Education Meeting.
Action (Consent): 7.2 Approval of Monthly Bills and Payroll
Recommended Action: Motion to approve Monthly Bills and Payroll as presented.
Total Bills and Payroll for Board approval in October are in the amount of $2,196,653.41
Action (Consent): 7.3 Approval of Treasurer's Report
Recommended Action: Motion to approve Treasurer's Report as presented.
See item 7.3 on the agenda for the Treasurer's Report.
Action (Consent): 7.4 Approval of Resignation/Dismissal/Retirement
Recommended Action: Motion to approve Resignation/Dismissal/Retirement as presented.
Resignation/Dismissal - November
NamePositionBuildingActionEffective Date
Georgianne ChromczakLD Resource TeacherTOResignation11/1/2019
Action (Consent): 7.5 Approval of Employment
Recommended Action: Motion to approve Employment as presented.
Employment - November
NamePositionBuildingEffective Date
Victoria BeamanInformation Services Support SpecialistAC12/16/2019
Frederick LundstromBus DriverTR11/14/2019
Dana McIntoshLunchroom SupervisorOK10/28/2019
Janice MeyerLunchroom SupervisorOK11/13/2019
Matthew MiguelPE TeacherTO12/16/2019
Action (Consent): 7.6 Approval of Destruction of Closed Meeting Audio Recordings
Recommended Action: Motion to approve Destruction of Closed Meeting Audio Recordings as presented.
See item 7.6 on the agenda for the Destruction of Closed Audio Recording.
Mr. Bridge asked for a motion to approve the following: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 and 7.6.
Motion was made by Mrs. Potter and Seconded by Mrs. Darling
Discussion: None
Voting Yes: Mr. Janczak, Mrs. Darling, Mrs. Potter, Mr. Bridge. Mr. Demkowicz, Mrs. Jette, Mrs. Hartman
Voting No: None
Motion Carried
8. Board Discussion and Action
Action: 8.1 Resolution directing the County Clerk of the County of Lake, Illinois, to not extend additional taxes for loss and collection for the year 2019 to pay debt service on the outstanding bonds of the District
Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the Resolution to Abate the 1% Loss in Collection for the Debt Service Tax Levy for 2019.
See item 8.1 on the agenda for the Resolution directing the County Clerk of the County of Lake, Illinois, to not extend additional taxes for loss and collection for the year 2019 to pay debt service on the outstanding bonds of the District.
Mrs. Treto-French stated that every year Lake County tacks on a 1% Loss in Collection for the Debt Service Extension. She mentioned that this Resolution is directing the County Clerk to not extend additional taxes for Loss and Collection for the 2019 to pay debt service on the outstanding bonds of the District.
Mr. Bridge asked for a motion to approve the Resolution directing the County Clerk of the County of Lake, Illinois, to not extend additional taxes for loss and collection for the year 2019 to pay debt service on the outstanding bonds of the District as presented.
Motion made by Mr. Janczak and Seconded by Mr. Demkowicz
Discussion: None
Voting Yes: Mrs. Darling, Mrs. Potter, Mr. Bridge, Mr. Demkowicz, Mrs. Jette, Mrs. Hartman, Mr. Janczak
Voting No: None
Motion Carried
Action: 8.2 Resolution to Call the 2011C Bond
Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the Resolution to Call the 2011C Bond.
See item 8.2 on the agenda for the Resolution to Call the 2011C Bond.
Mrs. Treto-French stated that in FY15 the District refunded its Series 2005C Bonds at which time the District established a sinking fund to pay off principle and alleviate taxpayer’s obligation. It was agreed at that time the District would restrict $50,000 annually in 2015 and ending in 2020. In 2017, it was increased to the amount of $450,000 in operating funds annually into the sinking funds and transfer into the District’s debt service fund when the principle payments were due. In FY16 the District refunded its Series 2011C Bonds and utilized the same sinking fund concept to contribute $1,600,000 towards principle. The District will restrict $1,400,000 annually into the sinking fund until the principal payment and bond payment is due. The 2011C Bonds are callable February 1, 2020. The Administration and Finance Committee recommend the Board of Education approve to call the 2011C Bond.
Mr. Bridge asked for a motion to approve the Resolution to Call the 2011C Bond as presented.
Motion made by Mrs. Jette and Seconded by Mrs. Potter
Discussion: Dr. Coleman stated the District has worked very hard on paying down the debt.
Voting Yes: Mrs. Potter, Mr. Bridge, Mr. Demkowicz, Mrs. Jette, Mrs. Hartman, Mr. Janczak, Mrs. Darling
Voting No: None
Motion Carried
Discussion, Information: 8.3 2019 Tax Levy Presentation and Hearing
See Item 8.3 on the agenda for the 2019 Tax Levy Presentation and Hearing
Mrs. Treto-French presented to the Board the 2019 Tax Levy and answered questions from the Board and community.
Action: 8.4 Resolution to Adopt Tax Levy for Levy Year 2019
Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the Resolution to Adopt Tax Levy for Levy Year 2019.
Mr. Bridge asked for a motion to approve the 2019 Tax Levy as presented in Tax Levy Option 4: Full Levy Plus Abate $250
Motion made by Mr. Demkowicz and Seconded by Mrs. Jette
Discussion: Board members discussed this option
Voting Yes: Mr. Bridge, Mr. Demkowicz, Mrs. Jette
Voting No: Mrs. Hartman, Mr. Janczak, Mrs. Darling, Mrs. Potter
Motion was not carried
Mr. Bridge asked for a motion to approve the 2019 Tax Levy as presented in Tax Levy Option 1: Full Levy.
Motion made by Mrs. Potter and Seconded by Mrs. Darling
Discussion: Board members discussed this option
Voting Yes: Mrs. Darling, Mrs. Potter,
Voting No: Mr. Bridge, Mr. Demkowicz, Mrs. Jette, Mrs. Hartman, Mr. Janczak
Motion was not carried
Mr. Bridge asked for a motion to approve the 2019 Tax Levy as presented in Tax Levy Option 2: Full Levy Plus Abate $100K
Motion made by Mr. Janczak and Seconded by Mrs. Hartman
Discussion: Board members discussed this option
Voting Yes: Mrs. Hartman, Mr. Janczak, Mrs. Darling, Mrs. Potter,
Voting No: Mr. Demkowicz, Mrs. Jette, Mr. Bridge,
Motion carried
Action: 8.5 Resolution Authorizing Levy for Special Education Purposes for Levy Year 2019
Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Levy for Special Education Purposes for Levy Year 2019.
See item 8.5 on the agenda for the Resolution Authorizing Levy for Special Education Purposes for Levy Year 2019.
Finance Committee recommended to the Board to approve the Resolution Authorizing Levy for Special Education Purposes for Levy Year 2019 as presented.
Mr. Bridge asked for a motion to approve the Resolution Authorizing Levy for Special Education Purposes for Levy Year 2019.
Motion made by Mrs. Potter and Seconded by Mrs. Darling
Discussion: None
Voting Yes: Mr. Janczak, Mrs. Darling, Mrs. Potter, Mr. Bridge, Mr. Demkowicz, Mrs. Jette, Mrs. Hartman
Voting No: None
Motion Carried
Action: 8.6 Resolution to Abate A Portion of the Tax Levied for 2019 to Pay Debt Service on Outstanding Bonds
See item 8.6 on the agenda for the Resolution to Abate A Portion of the Tax Levied for 2019 to Pay Debt Service on Outstanding Bonds.
Finance Committee recommended to the Board to approve the Resolution to Abate A Portion of the Tax Levied for 2019 to Pay Debt Service on Outstanding Bonds.
Mr. Bridge asked for a motion to approve the Resolution to Abate A Portion of the Tax Levied for 2019 to Pay Debt Service on Outstanding Bonds in the amount of $100,000
Motion made by Mrs. Hartman and Seconded by Mr. Janczak
Discussion: None
Voting Yes: Mrs. Darling, Mrs. Potter, Mr. Bridge, Mrs. Jette, Mrs. Hartman, Mr. Janczak
Voting No: Mr. Demkowicz
Motion Carried
9. Topics for Discussion
Discussion: 9.1 Strategic Plan Process Update
Dr. Coleman reviewed with the Board the Strategic Plan Process.
Mrs. Hartman and Mrs. Darling will represent the Board during the Strategic Planning Process.
10. Public Input on Future Items
Information: 10.1 Public Participation
None
11. Closed Session
Discussion: 11.1 The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6).
Recommended Action: Motion to adjourn to closed session.
Mr. Bridge asked for a motion to adjourn to closed session.
Motion was made by Mrs. Darling and Seconded by Mr. Janczak
Discussion: None
Voting Yes: Mrs. Potter, Mr. Bridge, Mr. Demkowicz, Mrs. Jette, Mrs. Hartman, Mr. Janczak, Mrs. Darling
Voting No: None
Motion Carried
Open Session Ended at 8:21 p.m.
Closed Session Started at 8:30 p.m.
Closed Session Ended at 8:39 p.m.
Open Session Started at 8:39 p.m.
12. Return from Closed Session
Procedural: 12.1 No Action was taken
13. Adjournment
Mr. Bridge motioned to adjourn the meeting.
Motion made by Mrs. Jette and Seconded by Mrs. Hartman
Voice Vote - All in favor - Yes
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m
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