December 11, 2017 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Open Meeting
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1.1. Roll Call
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1.2. Recognize the Open Meetings Act information
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1.3. Approve minutes of last meeting
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2. Instruction and Related Items
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2.1. Student Report
Discussion:
Ashtyn Humphreys presented information on recent and upcoming student activities. |
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2.2. Principal Report
Discussion:
Mr. Mezger presented a written report to the Board which included information on the MAP assessment and the 2016-17 Annual Report |
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2.3. Renew Softball Coop with Southern HS
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3. Personnel Items
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4. Support Service
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4.1. Technology Update
Discussion:
Mr. Mezger presented a written report to the Board. |
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4.2. Facility Update
Discussion:
The Board discussed the recent Special meeting on the possible gym addition. Public comment was received from Al and Julie Klecan regarding the easement they have on the east drive. After much consideration, the Klecan's do not want to see the east drive closed with an attachment to a new addition east of the HS. Superintendent Meyerle presented an alternative concept of utilizing the current north lot for a new addition with a walkway from what is currently Room B. Such an addition at that location would not see a new main entrance to the school, and only two locker rooms vs. four. Some modifications could be made to the existing Principal and Administrative Assistant offices to enhance security. Superintendent Meyerle noted that parking is a real issue. Currently on game nights about 30 cars park in the east lot and 40 in the north lot. If the east lot was expanded, surfaced and marked, approximately 55 cars could be parked there. The parking around the fitness center could be utilized for parking near an east entrance to a new addition. Superintendent Meyerle would also like to explore having parking on the west side of the HS along Perry street, near a main entrance to a new addition. Parking could also be available on the street by the Catholic Church should the school be able to partner with the church on game nights. Not including parking on Garfield street south of the school, Superintendent Meyerle estimates the parking spaces could increase from 70 to 105. There is also the possibility of rocking a lot where the JH has currently practiced football. Public comment was also received from Joann Scheele and Charles Barber. |
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4.3. Review, consider, and take all necessary action to adopt a resolution (1) selecting the design-build contract delivery system, and (2) authorizing the Superintendent or his designee to publish notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the District that it is seeking a Performance Criteria Developer.
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5. Superintendent Items
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5.1. Superintendent Report
Discussion:
Superintendent Meyerle gave the Board an update on negotiations with certified staff. He noted that the 2016-17 Annual Report was complete and available for Board review. |
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6. Financial Items
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6.1. Pay bills as presented
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7. Board of Education Items
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7.1. Request from Fairbury Journal-News to be the official paper for school business
Discussion:
Tim Linscott of the FJN was present to advocate for the FJN to be the school's official newspaper. The Board appreciated the coverage given by the FJN, and will make a decision at the January Regular meeting. |
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7.2. Review of Superintendent contract
Discussion:
Superintendent Meyerle's contract was reviewed. The contract currently runs until June 30, 2020. By not taking action to not renew the contract, the contract automatically rolls over for another year and will run until June 30, 2021.
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7.3. Committee Reports
Discussion:
The Board was given a review of the recent NASB conference by the members that attended. |
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7.4. Executive Session
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8. Adjournment
Discussion:
President Stohs adjourned the meeting at 8:45 pm. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2018 at 7:30pm at the high school. |