Executive (KACC) Board Meeting

Thursday, May 13, 2010

8:00 a.m.

KACC Multi-Purpose Room

 

Minutes

 

Members Present

 

Grant Park:      Mike Nicholson, Chairperson             Bradley:          Michael Hogan, Vice Chair

Peotone:          Kevin Carey, Secretary                       Beecher:          Denise Brands

Central:           Tonya Evans                                       Herscher:         Ruth Schneider (8:02)  

Kankakee:       Colleen Legge                                     Manteno:         Dawn Russert

Momence:       Phil Smith                                           St. Anne:         John Palan

Reg. Office:    Kay Pangle

                                   

The regular meeting of the Kankakee Area Career Center Executive Committee, Kankakee County, State of Illinois was called to order on May 13, 2010 at 803 a.m.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

CONSENT AGENDA

1-3.            A motion was made by Ms. Legge, seconded by Ms. Evans at 8:04 a.m. to approve the consent agenda, minutes of the April open and closed meetings, accounts payable and financial reports.  Ms. Legge requested her name be corrected in item 4.  Motion carried by unanimous roll-call vote.

 

DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS

  1. Spaulding-Lawrence Golf Outing:  Mr. Fay stated this will be our 7th annual outing, to be held on June 18th at Oak Springs Golf Course.  Mr. Fay further explained the proceeds of this outing go to awarding KACC Seniors scholarship awards.  There were 4 scholarships presented Monday evening totaling $2,500 in scholarships.  Mr. Fay requested everyone give some consideration to golfing, coming for dinner, or donating prizes such as sweatshirts, T-shorts and other spirit wear.

 

DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:

  1. Rehire Doug Enz Full Time for FY 2011:  Dr. Nicholson stated Grant Park will be subsidizing 1/3rd of the cost for Mr. Enz’s employment and utilizing his teacher services at the high school.  A motion was made by Dr. Palan, seconded by Ms. Evans at 8:07 a.m. to rehire Doug Enz to a full-time status.
  2. FY2011Budget – first Reading:  Mr. Fay gave a budget presentation and led a discussion on the current fiscal situation for KACC for FY2011, based upon the expectation, or lack thereof to receive State funding for the remainder of this year and next year.  Mr. Fay answered a variety of questions concerning funding, Maintenance of Effort, the potential for a one-year waiver, is a “voucher” considered as Maintenance of effort, salary increases for next year, etc.   Everyone in attendance was in agreement the first scenario presented, granting no raises, whatsoever, will be presented this evening.  Mr. Fay then presented the KARVES budget scenario for next fiscal year.  The budget has been submitted and is awaiting approval at the Federal level.  A motion was made by Dr. Pangle, seconded by Mr. Hogan at 8:29 to approve the KACC Scenario I budget and KARVES budget for a preliminary reading at this evening’s KARVES Administrative Board of Control Meeting and ensure the preliminary budget is available for public display until the August meeting.  Motion carried by unanimous roll-call vote.
  3. Renewal of Treasurer Bond for Cheryl Van Dyke at $500,000:  A motion was made by Mr. Hogan, seconded by Dr. Smith to renew the Treasurer’s Bond for Cheryl Van Dyke in the amount of $500,000.  Motion carried by unanimous roll-call vote.
  4. FDIC Insured Depository Institutions – Annual Approval:  The list of current depository institutions was presented.  Ms. Russert suggested the additions of State Bank of Herscher and Municipal Trust and Savings Bank be added to the list due to their high ratings.  A motion was made by Dr. Pangle, seconded by Mr. Carey at 8:34 a.m. to approve the list with the additions of State Bank of Herscher and Municipal Trust and Savings Bank.  Motion carried by unanimous roll-call vote.
  5. Director Fay’s Annual Performance Review:  This will be brought to closed session
  6. SkillsUSA Competition:  Mr. Fay reported there are three students, who qualified to compete at the National SkillsUSA Event in Kansas City, MO in June, 2010.  Mr. Fay will send two instructors with the students.  Dr. Pangle questioned the cost of sending the group.  Mr. Fay reported it will run about $1,000 per person and will be paid for out of the vending machine proceeds.  A motion was made by Mrs. Russert, seconded by Mrs. Legge at 8:38 a.m. to approve the out-of-state travel to compete in National SkillsUSA.  Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
  7. Approve Mae Marshall Note of Retirement and 6% increase per contract:  Mr. Fay called everyone’s attention to the letter of resignation submitted by Mae Marshall.  A Motion was made by Mr. Hogan, seconded by Dr. Palan at 8:39 a.m. to accept the resignation of Ms. Marshall and approved the 6% salary increase as called for in the bargaining agreement.

 

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:

  1. Principal’s Report:  Ms. Goodale presented the following information:
    1. Enrollment Expectations: Ms. Goodale addressed the enrollment report included in the monthly packet.  Specifically, Ms. Goodale mentioned the fact the number has gone from 854 to 962 students.  Mr. Fay mentioned Crete-Monee has confirmed the 20 or students for KACC are still in their budget.  Ms. Goodale reminded everyone the reason the budget has a lower enrollment is because we always lose some students by the 11th day and can fluctuate greatly.
    2. Annual CTE Dinner:  Ms. Goodale reported on the annual CTE Dinner co-hosted by KARVES and KCC on April 14th.  Guest speaker, Kimberly Green, Executive Director of NASDCTEC/NCTEF was exceptional, addressing CTE across the nation and focused on matters in Washington DC involving the advancement of CTE programs.
    3. Advanced Illinois Meeting:  Ms. Goodale gave a brief overview of the meeting she attended on April 29.  Ms. Goodale informed the group they focused on providing some sort of credentials at the end of the year for all students.  Ms. Goodale reported KARVES is working on going this direction and is very involved in working with KACC instructors to develop goals and determine what types of certification can be feasibly obtained.  Mr. Fay interjected the fact he has requested Mark Williams, from ISBE, to attempt to schedule a visit to KACC by Robin Steans, Director of Advance Illinois to tour the facility and talk about the integration of academic curriculum within CTE curriculum.  Dr. Pangle stated she is currently on 1802 Taskforce, whose members have found the relationships between EFE’s, school districts and career centers to be confusing.  Mr. Fay gave a brief description on his relationship and responsibilities involving CTE throughout the KARVES region, not just the Career Center.  There are other EFE’s, according to Mr. Fay, like one for Peoria area, where the EFE oversees the CTE courses throughout the region but the schools are large enough to house the CTE courses at the individual schools.  Like Dr. Pangle with the ROE, according to Mr. Fay, the EFE Directors oversee and monitor CTE, complete State and Federal reports, oversee grant funding and facilitate improvement in overall CTE throughout the region.  Dr. Pangle stated the boundaries of the EFE systems do not seem consistent or congruent.
    4. Perkins Grant:  Ms. Goodale stated the budget has been submitted and is anticipating its approval.
    5. Budget:  Mrs. Goodale reported meetings have been held with faculty representatives to review the FY2010 budget so they are aware of the bleak financial picture.
    6. Annual Recognition Night:  Ms. Goodale stated the Award Night was held Monday evening.  The Student of the Year was Amanda Murphy, a Law Enforcement Student from Manteno.  The first runner-up was Josh Riegel, Drafting/CAD student also from Manteno, and second runner-up was Nathan Potter, Precision Metalworking student from St. Anne High School.  Mr. Fay expressed his appreciation to Mr. Hogan and BBCHS for allowing KACC to utilize their auditorium for the awards, and their cafeteria for a small reception. Ms. Goodale stated she was happy with the evening and delighted to hear from Representative Dugan, who talked about Mr. Fay and her work on attempting to develop alternative funding sources for career centers in Illinois, and Mayor Schore, who spoke to the crowd about the global economy and the need to continue on in education, whether it is a 2-year, 4-year or vocational trade school.  Dr. Pangle commented the evening was very nice and the students were the true dignitaries.
  2.  Special Populations Report:  Mr. Kelley reported on the following:
    1. Special Populations:  Mr. Kelley stated he held an informational meeting for regional school personnel involved in special education and special populations. Mr. Kelley utilized this venue to highlight the activities KARVES/KACC is working on to assist the special populations students in CTE.
    2. ACT National Workforce Conference:  Mr. Kelley stated he was lucky enough to attend an informative and insightful workshop presented by ACT, the company who provides our WorkKeys testing.  Mr. Kelley stated he was surrounded by business owners from various communities in Illinois so he was able to garner ideas and information he believes will be helpful for KARVES to proceed in connecting with businesses and chambers to establish new and better relationships.  According to Mr. Kelley, 25 states are now utilizing, as a part of their programs, the high school completion certificate in order to have the students a certificate showing they are occupationally ready to work. Mr. Kelley will follow up, hopefully utilizing KACC for a pilot program and hopefully expanding throughout the KARVES region from there. 
    3. Advisory Committee: Mr. Kelley expressed his appreciation to Mr. Hogan and Mrs. Russert for their attendance at all of his Advisory Committee Meetings this year.  Dates for next year have been set and can be found in the agenda packets provided.
    4. Professional Development: Mr. Kelley stated he is working on the professional development sessions for the beginning of the FY 2011 school year.  He reported on re-contacting Linda Jazmin, a reading specialist at BBCHS, to request her as part of the program.  Dr. Pangle requested once Mr. Kelley and Mrs. Goodale have firmed up their professional development plan for next year, to please be sure to email it to her so she can coordinate any potential for dove-tailing within the region.

 

Dr. Smith commented on how thankful he is for Mrs. Goodale and Mr. Fay to assist him in obtaining proper certification for a CTE instructor in his district.    

 

CLOSED SESSION:

A motion was made by Mr. Hogan, seconded by Dr. Pangle at 8:59 a.m. to go to closed session for the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including 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)(12)] as amended by P.A. 93-0057 and collective negotiating matters between the 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).  Motion carried by unanimous roll-call vote.

 

 

Adjourn:

There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Pangle, seconded by Dr. Palan at 9:36 a.m. to adjourn.  Motion carried by voice vote.

 

 

 

 

                                                            As Recorded By:_______________________________

                                                                                                Kevin Carey, Secretary