minutes of the regular oct_ 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
October 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
Patricia Martinson Present
Keith Mascitti Present
Al Sarro Present
Chris Waas Present
Annette Zyck Present
Also in attendance: Neil Pellicci, Superintendent; Thomas Criscione, Principal; Lisa Ruesch;
Stephanie Rossi; Birgit Hillmer; Amy Beggs; Monica Mascitti; Nicole Cisar
Approval of Minutes
Motion made by Dropka, seconded by Mascitti and carried TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF
THE SPECIAL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2010 AS PRESENTED.
Motion made by Dropka, seconded by Martinson and carried TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF
THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 AS PRESENTED.
Motion made by Dropka, seconded by Mascitti and carried TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF
THE CLOSED SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 AS PRESENTED.
Financial Reports
Mr. Waas read the September 31, 2010 Income Statement.
Revenue - $53,047.82 Expenditures - $491,248.26
Mr. Waas read the following fund balances as of September 31, 2010:
Education 559,716.07
Building 471,832.36
Bond 297,144.13
Transportation 66,956.20
IMRF 71,923.51
Working Cash 361,883.60
Tort 4,532.35
Life Safety _ 742.35
Total 1,834,730.57

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Building and Grounds – Mrs. Martinson stated that the repair of the west building boiler continues.
This boiler was severely damaged by the floods during the summer.
Many of the main replacement parts have arrived and installation of these parts has begun. The goal
is to have the boiler repaired and running before the cold weather begins.
Education – Mr. Sarro stated that Stanford 10 testing begins next week. It will involve students in
grades 3-8. Students will be completing one or two tests each day and will complete the testing
during the week of October 25 th . As soon as the results come in, they will be sent home to the
parents.
Congratulations to our Soccer and Volleyball teams. They are finishing up their seasons next week
and all Komarek teams have done very well.
Mr. Sarro stated that Friday, October 22 marks the end of the first quarter. Report cards will be sent
home on November 1 st .
Finally, the Komarek School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society has begun. We are in the
process of selecting eighth grade students for induction in last November. Next spring, we will send
out applications to qualified sixth and seventh grade students. Thanks to Ms. Breiding, Ms.
Vesecky, and Mrs. Stalla for getting things off the ground.
Finance – Mr. Waas stated that at tonight’s meeting, we will be asking the Board to pass a
resolution to loan Working Cash funds and transfer Building funds into Education and Debt Service.
This action is necessary due to the extremely late property tax payments and reduced support from
the State of Illinois. Passing this resolution to loan and transfer funds will help the district stay in the
“black” until the tax revenue begins to come in.
Long Range – Mr. Dropka stated that next month we will begin to get input from the teachers for
items to be added to the Long Range Needs list. Once these items are compiled, Mr. Pellicci and I
will make a report to the Board.
Policy – No Report
Public Relations – Mr. Mascitti stated that the Fall 2010 issue of the District 94 Community
Newsletter is at the printer’s and should be mailed soon. There will be three newsletters this year
instead of four to help reduce costs. If any Board members would like to contribute an article to the
winter newsletter, see Mr. Pellicci.
Congratulations to our FCCLA who participated in the North Riverside Chili Cook-off and scare
crow contest. Even though we didn’t win this year, our chili was still the best.
Special Committee Reports
Superintendent Administrative Report
Mr. Pellicci gave a Power Point presentation on our ISAT scores.
Mr. Pellicci reminded the Board that the LADSE dinner will be held on October 28.
Mr. Pellicci informed the Board about several tax appeals.
Mr. Pellicci stated that in tonight’s Board packet is a Draft of the Tax Levy.
Old Business

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Audience Question and Comments
No public comment
PTA/Student Council Report
Student Council Co-Presidents, Monica Mascitti and Nicole Cisar gave a report on the Student
Council Elections and upcoming Student Council events.
Bills Payable
Motion made by Waas, and seconded by Zyck TO APPROVE BILLS PAYABLE OF OCTOBER
12, 2010, IN THE AMOUNT OF $101,885.79 AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote – Yes: Czajka, Dropka, Martinson, Mascitti, Sarro, Waas, Zyck
No: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7-0.
Motion made by Waas, and seconded by Zyck TO APPROVE BILLS PAYABLE OF OCTOBER 4,
2010, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,511.53 AS PRESENTED.
Roll Call Vote – Yes: Czajka, Dropka, Martinson, Mascitti, Sarro, Waas, Zyck
No: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7-0.
Correspondence – Mrs. Zyck stated that the Board received an invitation from RB for their Alumni
Rewards dinner which will be held on October 21 at the high school.
New Business
Approval of Residency Compliance Investigation Agency
Motion made by Waas, seconded by Martinson TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL FROM THE TOLL,
KEEFE, KENNEDY, DIEBBERN, AND LEAHY RESIDENCY COMPLIANCE AGENCY AS
PER THE CONDITIONS STATED IN THE PROPOSAL.
Roll Call Vote – Yes: Czajka, Dropka, Martinson, Mascitti, Sarro, Waas, Zyck
No: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7-0.

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Approve Fund Transfer
Motion made by Sarro, seconded by Waas TO ACCEPT THE RESOLUTIONS TO LOAN
MONEYS FROM THE WORKING CASH FUND AND BUILDING FUND TO THE DEBT
SERVICE AND EDUCATIONS FUNDS. THE LOAN AMOUNTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
$18,725 FROM THE WORKING CASH FUND TO THE DEBT SERVICE FUND
$293,159 FROM THE WORKING CASH FUND TO THE EDUCATION FUND
$250,000 FROM THE BUILDING FUND TO THE EDUCATION FUND
ALSO MOVE TO WAIVE THE READING OF THE RESOLUTIONS.
Roll Call Vote – Yes: Czajka, Dropka, Martinson, Mascitti, Sarro, Waas, Zyck
No: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7-0.
Moved to Executive Session
Motion made by Dropka, seconded by Martinson and carried by a unanimous roll call vote TO
MOVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:02 P.M. TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL AND STUDENT
ISSUES.
Return to Open Session
The board returned to open session at 8:45 p.m. Also present: Mr. Pellicci and Mr. Criscione
New Business (continued)
Approve Building Use request from Jr. Bulldogs
Motion made by Czajka, seconded by Waas TO ALLOW THE RB JUNIOR BULLDOGS TO USE
THE GYM PER LAST YEARS CONDITIONS.
Roll Call Vote – Yes: Czajka, Dropka, Martinson, Mascitti, Sarro, Waas, Zyck
No: None
Absent: None
Motion carried 7-0.
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Adjourn
Motion made by Mascitti, seconded by Sarro and carried TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT
9:00 P.M.
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PRESIDENT SECRETARY