minutes of the regular january 2010 - Komarek School District 94

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION, SCHOOL DISTRICT 94, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE BOARD ROOM OF KOMAREK SCHOOL
January 12, 2010
Call to Order
President Czajka called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Deborah Czajka Present
Mike Dropka Present
Keith Mascitti Present
Al Sarro Present
Steven VanDahm Absent
Chris Waas Present
Annette Zyck Present
Also in attendance: Neil Pellicci, Superintendent; Tom Criscione, Principal; Annie Baumann; Chris
Bedalow; Roberta Breiding; Jennifer Brandt; Melissa Corlett; Peg Daly; Mindy Diehl; Jan
Greenenwald; Liz Gron; Birgit Hillmer; Kelly Jankowski; Dan Kartje; Sandy Lid; Anne Lovera;
Andrea Manno; Karen Miller; Mandy Olson; Stephanie Rossi; Rosemary Santoro; Jamie Scriba;
Lauren Shesek; Missy Symowicz; Diane Vesecky; Lee Ann Wach; Edna Wade; Mrs. Bojovic; Mrs.
Jimenez; Mr. & Mrs. Olszewski; Mrs. Ranieri; Gail Anderson, Recording Secretary.
Approval of Minutes
Motion made by Waas, seconded by Mascitti and carried TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 8, 2009 AS PRESENTED.
Motion made by Waas, seconded by Sarro and carried TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE
CLOSED SESSION OF DECEMBER 8, 2009 AS PRESENTED.
Financial Reports
Mr. Waas read the Dec. 31, 2009 Income Statement.
Revenue - $1,206,798.75 Expenditures - $945,854.87
Mr. Waas read the following fund balances as of December 31, 2009:
Education 1,382,671.02
Building 464,635.66
Bond 330,823.51
Transportation 6,368.36
IMRF 106,569.17
Working Cash 342,371.94
Tort (754.88)
Life Safety _ 143,632.61
Total 2,776,317.39

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Building and Grounds – Mr. Waas stated that the fifth payment to Construction Solutions is in
tonight’s bills for Board approval. The Board is still holding a considerable amount of money for
the project. There are a few small items that need to be completed. FGM architect is in the process
of checking and approving the items in the “punch list.” The final payment will not be released until
the Board is satisfied with the completed project.
Education – Mr. Sarro stated that the second Parent University session will be held on Wednesday,
February 3 rd , at 7:00 pm in the Komarek gym. The planned speaker is Ms. Benita Grey from the
Office of the State’s Attorney. She will be speaking on “Keeping Your Child Safe.” Her talk will
focus on issues such as neighborhood safety and internet safety. It should be an informative
presentation.
Finance – No Report
Long Range – Mr. Dropka stated that he met with Mr. Pellicci to go over the Long Range items that
have been collected from the teachers. Next month, Mr. Pellicci and Mr. Dropka will present a
combined list of projects and purchases to recommend to the board for completion during the
summer 2010.
Policy – No Report
Public Relations – Mr. Mascitti stated that the annual Board/Staff Breakfast was held on December
18 th . It was very well attended by both staff and Board members. Thank you to the Board members
who attended.
Mr. Mascitti stated that January is a busy month with several important student activities;
Wednesday, January 13, there is a Primary Music Program at 7:00 pm in the gym. The Boys
Basketball and Cheerleading seasons begin on Tuesday, January 19 th , with a home game against
Gross School. Report Cards will be issued to students on Friday, January 22 nd . There is a Chorus
music program on Wednesday, January 27 th , at 7:00 pm in the gym.
Special Committee Reports
Mrs. Zyck and Mr. Mascitti want to set up a meeting to discuss the Superintendents evaluation
process with the Board.
Superintendent Administrative Report
Mr. Pellicci reminded the Board about the upcoming Law Conference to be held on January 30 from
8:30 – 12:30. The sign up form is in the board packet and if you are attending please return it to Mr.
Pellicci by Thursday, January 14 th .
Mr. Criscione commended the teachers on a job well done with the revision of the entire curriculum.
Mr. Criscione stated that the curriculums will be placed on our Website in the near future.
Old Business
Audience Question and Comments
Mrs. Bojovic stated her concern about using the Board Room for PTA events i.e. Book Fair and
Santa’s Secret Shop.

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PTA/Student Council Report
Mrs. Ranieri stated that the PTA will be very busy in the next few months with the following events:
Book Fair – February 1-5; Candlelight Bowl – February 27; ISAT Assembly; Bulls Game; Spaghetti
Dinner. She also stated that she signed up for the Subway Rewards Cards.
Mr. Criscione stated that the Student Council held their annual Holiday Door Decorating Contest.
The winners were Mrs. Ruesch, Ms. Vesecky, Ms. Diehl and Mrs. Stalla.
Mr. Criscione stated that the Student Council gave candy canes to all staff. They ran the Shoe Drive
and collected 66 pairs of shoes.
The Student Council will be participating in the Young Masters Art program with the proceeds
going to Make A Wish Foundation.
Bills Payable
Motion made by Waas, and seconded by Zyck TO APPROVE BILLS PAYABLE OF JANUARY
12, 2010, IN THE AMOUNT OF $254,417.72 AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote – Yes: Czajka, Dropka, Mascitti, Sarro, Waas, Zyck
No: None
Absent: VanDahm
Motion carried 6-0.
Motion made by Waas, and seconded by Mascitti TO APPROVE BILLS PAYABLE OF
DECEMBER 18, 2009, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,268.19 AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote – Yes: Czajka, Dropka, Mascitti, Sarro, Waas, Zyck
No: None
Absent: VanDahm
Motion carried 6-0.
Correspondence – Mrs. Zyck stated that the Board received thank you notes for the Board/Staff
Breakfast and service awards from Ms. Mizia, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Scafidi and Mr. Bedalow. They are
available for the Board to read.
New Business
Moved to Executive Session
Motion made by Dropka, seconded by Waas and carried by a unanimous roll call vote TO MOVE
TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:48 P.M. TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL AND STUDENT ISSUES.
Return to Open Session
The board returned to open session at 8:41 p.m. Also present: Mr. Pellicci; Mr. Criscione

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New Business (continued)
Approval of Mrs. Miller Retirement Letter
Motion made by Dropka, seconded by Waas TO ACCEPT THE NOTICE OF RETIREMENT
FROM MRS. KAREN MILLER, EFFECTIVE JUNE 2012.
Roll Call Vote – Yes: Czajka, Dropka, Mascitti, Sarro, Waas, Zyck
No: None
Absent: VanDahm
Motion carried 6-0.
Adjourn
Motion made by Mascitti, seconded by Sarro and carried TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT
9:02 P.M.
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PRESIDENT SECRETARY