Executive (KACC) Board Meeting

Executive (= KACC) Board Meeting

Tuesday, Ap= ril 12, 2011, 8:30 a.m.

KACC Board = Room

Members Pre= sent

Grant Park: Mike Nichol= son, Chairperson &n= bsp; Bradley: Michael Hogan, Vice Chair

Beecher: Denise Brands &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Central: &= nbsp; Tonya Evans

Herscher: = Richard Bukowski = ; &n= bsp; Kankakee: Colle= en Legge

Manteno: = Dawn Russert = &nb= sp; &= nbsp; Momence: Phil = Smith

St. Anne: = John Palan, Secretary = &nb= sp; Reg. Office: Kay Pangle=

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Members Not= Present

Peotone: &n= bsp; Donald McKinney

Minutes

The regular meeting of the Kankakee Area Career Center Executive Committee, Kankakee County, State of Illinois was called to order on April = 12, 2011 at 8:36 a.m.

PUBLIC CO= MMENT

None

CONSENT AGENDA

1-3. A motion was made by Ms. Russert, seconded by Dr. Palan at 8:37 a.m. to approve the consent agenda, minutes of the regular and closed March meetings, accounts payable and financial reports. Motion car= ried by unanimous roll-call vote.

FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT

Dr. Bukowski gave a brief overview of this morningR= 17;s Finance Committee Meeting. Of= note, Dr. Bukowski commended Dan Gesell, bookkeeper, for incorporating new reports which provide much more information concerning the state of economy of KACC. These new reports will = be shared with Executive Committee in future meetings. Dr. Bukowski stated the financial reporting for these entities far surpasses what was provided years ago when= he was originally on the board. = Dr. Bukowski stated Mr. Fay has asked CBC to move the renewal date on our insurances up by one month each of the next two years. This change will assist in the negotiation process – allowing renewal premium information in a more timely fashion. Dr. Buk= owski mentioned the upcoming bond principal and interest payment due and the need= to cover the payment until individual school payments are received by KACC. A motion was made by Ms. Russert, seconded by Mr. Hogan at 8:41 a.m. authorizing an inter-fund loan up to the amount of $72,000 from the Education fund to the Bond Principal and Interest fund. Motion carried by unani= mous roll-call vote. Ms. Russert n= oted that following this payment, there are two years remaining on this bond.

DIRECTOR’S REPORT

= 4. Director’s Report: Mr. Fay gave an overv= iew of a variety of meetings he has chaired and/or attended over the past month.

= a. = Mr. Fay gave an update on the Reauthorization/ESEA process. The CTE community has been proacti= ve in ensuring they are a part of the conversation and consideration for this legislative process.

= b. Mr. Fay informed everyone on the success of Legislative Day in Springfield last Friday. Instructor, Mike Spangler, and two students accompanied Mr. Fay to the event. Mr. Fay was pleased th= at Rep. Dugan stopped by to talk to the students and Sen. Toi Hutchison addres= sed the students as well. Mr. Fay= did speak with Roger Eddy, who continues to be an active proponent of CTE.

= c. = Mr. Fay shared the fact he met with KACC Bargaining reps to discuss upcoming negotiations. Everyone should have a copy of Doug Enz’s letter in the= ir packet. Dates will be determi= ned.

= 5. Budget Committee Update: The next me= eting will be held on April 20^th, 10:00 a.m. here at the Career Center. Mr. Gesell has forwarded all infor= mation requested by the committee. M= r. Fay stated it appears we will be in a little better shape financially this year= .

= 6. Payment Received: KACC received a $75,000 payment from the State. While we have been receiving payme= nts on a month-to-month basis, they remain 6 months in arrears.

= 7. Legislative Update: It appears the HB170 = will either be addressed in the veto session or maybe pushed off until next year.

DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:

= 8. First Reading of Board Policy Updates from PRESS: A motion was made by Dr. Bukowski, seconded by Mr. Hogan at 8:49 a.m. to consider the policies presented as a first reading. All policies w= ill be brought back to the May meeting for consideration of final approval. Motion carried by unanimous voice = vote.

= 9. Second Reading of Board Policy Updates from Press: A Motion was made by Mr. Hogan, se= conded by Dr. Palan to approve all policies, with the exception of item “l. Remote Educational Program 6:185” presented for second reading and fi= nal approval. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

= 10. FY2012 School Calendar: Mr. Fay iden= tified the only change made since the previous meeting (TI date from January 3rd to December 31^st).Schools were surveyed to ensure KACC’s calendar allows the most opportunity f= or student attendance from all 16 schools.&nb= sp; A motion was made by Ms. Russert, seconded by Ms. Legge, to approve = the FY 2012 Calendar. Motion carr= ied by unanimous voice vote.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:

= 11. Princ= ipal’s Report: Ms. Goodale gave an u= pdate on the following items:

Attendance Reports: Ms. Goodale re= ported monthly school/course attendance remained at an average of 92%.
Spring Break: Ms. Goodale reported she and Mr. Kelley spent time over spring break reviewing curriculum binders.&= nbsp;
Professional Development: Ms. Goodale reported she is currently in the process of developing a three progra= ms for CTE instructor professional development:

· program developed in conjunction with KCC, t= o be held on October 7, 2011 – the same time as the ROE’s area-wide event. Location will be on the campus of KCC.

· program to be held on August 16^th= , at the Local 150 Operator’s building in Wilmington. This program will be in conjunction with 4 other area Career Centers. The main topic for this event will be core standards.

· Summer training opportunity for KACC instruc= tors to work on their curriculum binders ~ refining and enhancing the information and curriculum.

Principal’s Meeting: Ms. Goodale re= ported her final meeting for the year was held on April 7^th. The meeting was well-attende= d and informational.
Year-end timeline: Ms. Goodale s= tated year-end activities have all been scheduled. The schedule has been forwar= ded to all area principals.
Ms. Goodale mentioned final exams for Senior Students will be May 9^t=
h and 10^th, as some seniors will be finished with school as = of May 11^th.

= 12. Speci= al Populations report: Mr. Kelley provided the following updates:

= a. = Workkeys: Mr. Kelley stated the Math Scholar= ship will be awarded at the May 2^nd Student Award Ceremony held at KCC.

= b. Regional Plan: Mr. Kelley is currently working on this and will submit the plan to I= SBE by April 30^th.

= c. = NOCTI Testing: Will be administered= next week. Several classes will ut= ilize this test as their final exam because of the added component of a hands-on evaluation. Advisory Committee Meeting: This meeting has bee rescheduled to April 27^th, 6:00 p.m. at Brickstone Brewery (was April 21^st). Dates= for next year will be forthcoming.

= 13. Press Releases: Mr. Fay called everyone’s attention to three recent articles appearing in local pape= rs and the Homebuilder’s newsletter.

= 14. Doug = Enz: Dr. Nicholson allowed Mr. Enz an opportunity to share comments with the gro= up at this time. Mr. Enz questio= ned meeting dates for collective bargaining. Dr. Nicholson stated he or Mr. Fay will get with Mr. Enz with proposed meeting dates.

= 15. BBCHS= : Mr. Hogan mentioned the Index Care= er Lab will not be offered next year.

CLOSED SESSION:

A motion was made by Mr. Hogan, seconded by Ms. Russer= t at 9:01 a.m. to move to closed session for collective negotiating matters between t= he District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2); and, the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissa= l of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, inclu= ding hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), as amended by = P.A. 93-0057. Motion carried by unanimous roll-call vote.

REOPEN SESSION:

Chairman Nicholson called the session open at 9:26 a.m= .

ADJOURN:

There being no further business, a motion to adjourn w= as made by, Mr. Hogan, seconded by Dr. Bukowski at 9:26 a.m. to adjourn the regular meeting of the KACC Executive Board. Motion carried by unanimous voice = vote.

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; As Recorded By:_______________________________

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; John Palan, Secretary

Attested By:

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Michael Nicholson, Chairman