Board of Control Minutes March 18, 2008
by Sue Howe
April 24, 2008
GRUNDY AREA VOCATIONAL CENTER
BOARD OF CONTROL MINUTES
MARCH 18, 2008
REGULAR MEETING
Regular meeting of the Grundy Area Vocational Center Board was held on Tuesday, March 18, 2008. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mr. Pat Halloran, Pro-Tem.
Members Present: Mr. Shawn Hamilton, Mr. Jeff Stangland, and Mr. Ralph Wagner. Also present were Mr. Lance Copes, Mr. Mark Hulbert, and Mrs. Sue Howe.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mrs. Nelson, advisor, and BPA students who attended State Competition were present. Mrs. Nelson introduced her students and each student spoke about their areas of competition. The Board complimented Mrs. Nelson and her students on their achievement at the State level.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 28, 2008 BOARD MEETING AND CLOSED SESSION.
Motion was made by Mr. Wagner and SECONDED by Mr. Stangland to approve the Board of Control Minutes and Closed Session. On voice vote, those voting, AYE: All. NAY: None. Motion CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF BILLS, PAYROLL, ADD ON BILLS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
Bills, payroll, and financial reports were presented. Discussion followed. Motion was made by Mr. Hamilton to approve the bills, payroll, and financial reports, SECONDED by Mr. Wagner. On roll call vote, those voting, AYE: Morris, Minooka and Coal City. NAY: None. Motion CARRIED.
REPORTS
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Hulbert discussed the seven GAVC students who were interviewed on March 11th for the Student to Apprenticeship Program and provided updated information regarding their placement.
Mr. Hulbert discussed the revision to the Student Memorandum of Understanding for Cosmetology. Mr. Hulbert informed the Board of the Orientation meeting for student/parents to be held on April 2, 2008.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Whitney has contacted the technology coordinator for each district and is in the process of providing updated information of what is required by the Teacherease system. Discussion followed.
DEAN?S REPORT
Miss Avery's report was enclosed. Mr. Copes discussed the Internet Crisis and how the two students were reprimanded. Discussion followed.
CALENDAR-APRIL 2008
April 2008 calendar was included in the packet. Mr. Copes notified the Board he will be attending the last day of the HOSA convention on April 4th in Decatur. Skills USA competition will be held April 17th-19th and 2008 paper bidders must submit their bids by April 22nd.
GAVC BUILDING UPDATE
Mr. Copes discussed the meeting of the S.I.T. Committee which included discussion with Healy Bender, who were also in attendance.
PROJECT HOUSE UPDATE
Mr. Copes informed the Board we are five percent under budget at this time. Mr. Humbert, Building Trades instructor, has stated he will have the house completed in mid May. Mr. Humbert said the next project to be completed is the flooring. Discussion followed.
GAVC SECURITY UPGRADES
Mr. Hulbert presented several ways to enhance and update GAVC?s surveillance system. We will be bidding out this project. Discussion followed.
SUMMARY OF PAPER BIDS
A summary of the total cartons of paper ordered for the 2008-2009 school year was submitted for review by the Board. Mr. Copes stated this year?s order is twenty percent higher than last year. We will send out for bids and they will be due on April 22, 2008.
ENROLLMENT/MASTER SCHEDULE
Mr. Hulbert reviewed the master schedule with several options. The projected enrollment for 08-09 is currently at 608 students with substantial increases in the Criminal Justice program and Health Occupations. Discussion followed.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, RESUMES, AND INTERVIEWS
Mr. Copes discussed the interest in the Computer Applications position. Mr. Copes and Mr. Hulbert will be conducting interviews during Spring Break and will have a candidate by the April BOC meeting. Discussion followed.
OTHER REPORTS
None.
ACTION ITEMS
APPROVAL OF B.P.A. STUDENTS AND SPONSORS TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL COMPETITION MAY 7-11, 2008 IN RENO, NEVADA
Mr. Copes recommended approval for Mrs. Nelson and her five National Qualifiers to attend the competition in Reno, Nevada. Motion was made by Mr. Hamilton and SECONDED by Mr. Wagner to approve the National Qualifiers and Mrs. Nelson to attend the competition held at Reno, Nevada. On voice vote, those voting AYE: Minooka, Coal City, and Morris. NAY: None. Motion CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF 2009 GAVC SCHOOL CALENDAR
Mr. Copes presented the 08-09 school calendar. Discussion followed. Motion was made by Mr. Hamilton and SECONDED by Mr. Wagner to accept the 08-09 school calendar as presented. On roll call vote, those voting AYE: Morris, Minooka and Coal City. NAY: None. Motion CARRIED.
APPROVAL FOR DATE CHANGE OF THE APRIL 2008 BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING
Mr. Copes recommended changing the April 24, 2008 Board meeting date to April 22, 2008. Discussion followed. Motion was made by Mr. Hamilton and SECONDED by Mr. Stangland to accept the date change for the April, 2008 Board of Control Meeting. On roll call vote, those voting AYE: Morris, Minooka and Coal City. NAY: None. Motion CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF THE RE-EMPLOYMENT OF THE FOLLOWING NON-TENURED STAFF
Mr. Copes recommended the following Non-Tenured Staff for re-employment:
1. Mr. Jim Cebulski 4. Mr. Jim Falbo
2. Mr. Craig Williamson 5. Mr. Tiffin Misener
3. Mrs. Ruth Ann Squellati 6. Miss Debra Eungard
Motion was made by Mr. Wagner and SECONDED by Mr. Hamilton to re-employ the non-tenured staff as presented. On roll call vote, those voting AYE: Coal City, Morris, and Minooka. NAY: None. Motion CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION MINUTES FROM AUGUST 2007 THROUGH FEBRURY 2008 TO OPEN SESSION FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION
Mr. Copes recommended the following closed session minutes from August 2007-February 2008 to be moved to open session for public inspection. Motion was made by Mr. Hamilton and SECONDED by Mr. Wagner to move the closed session minutes to open session for public inspection. On roll call vote, those voting AYE: Minooka, Coal City, and Morris. NAY: None. Motion CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF THE DESTRUCTION OF CLOSED SESSION AUDIO RECORDINGS FROM JUNE 2004 TO AUGUST 2006
Motion was made by Mr. Stangland and SECONDED by Mr. Hamilton to destroy the Closed Session Audio recordings from June 2004-August 2006. On roll call vote, those voting AYE: Morris, Coal City and Minooka. NAY: None. Motion CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF THE 2007-2008 AMENDED SCHOOL CALENDAR
Motion was made by Mr. Wagner and SECONDED by Mr. Hamilton to approve the amended 2007-2008 calendar as presented. On roll call vote, those voting AYE: Morris, Minooka and Coal City. NAY: None. Motion CARRIED.
OTHER ACTION ITEMS
None.
CLOSED SESSION TO CONSIDER THE APPOINTMENT, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE, DISMISSAL, PERFORMANCE, OR SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OF THE CENTER
Motion was made by Mr. Wagner and SECONDED by Mr. Hamilton to enter closed session at 6:30 p.m. On voice vote, those voting AYE: All. NAY: None. Motion CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Mr. Wagner and SECONDED by Mr. Hamilton to adjourn at 6:42 p.m. On voice vote, those voting AYE: All. NAY: None. Motion CARRIED.
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Mr. Pat Halloran, Pro-Tem Sue Howe, Board Secretary
