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Minooka CHSD 111 board approves levy, $750,000 IMRF payment, contracts and appoints transportation director
Summary
At its Dec. 17 meeting the Minooka CHSD 111 Board approved the 2025 tentative levy, a $750,000 contribution to IMRF UAAL, multiple vendor contracts and purchases, a banking change, and appointed Sloane Dempsay as Director of Transportation; several personnel resignations were also accepted.
The Minooka Community High School District #111 Board of Education approved a slate of budget, contracting and personnel actions at its regular meeting on Dec. 17, 2025.
The board voted to adopt the 2025 tentative levy and to contribute $750,000 toward the district’s IMRF unfunded actuarial accrued liability (UAAL). The IMRF contribution was approved by a motion from Bert Kooi, seconded by Mike Hoyt, with Kooi, Tim Juskiewicz, Mike Hoyt, Mike Brozovich and President Laura Hrechko recorded as voting aye.
Board members approved several contract and procurement items included in the meeting packet. The board adopted PRESS Packet 120 with no recorded objections. It approved a three‑year renewal agreement with Bushue HR, Inc., with the first-year fee listed at $16,440 and incremental amounts for the second and third years; the renewal was moved by Mike Hoyt and seconded by Tim Juskiewicz. The district approved purchase of 20 cafeteria tables for South Campus ($42,452) and 20 for Central Campus ($43,970) from Educational Environments, for a total of $86,422.
The board authorized the district to submit an application for the 2026 School Maintenance Grant in the amount of $50,000 to support the South Campus water‑heater replacement. It also approved awarding the asbestos‑abatement contract for Central Campus CTE classrooms to M&O Environmental for $22,350.
On financial operations, the board approved a recommendation to change the district’s banking services from CIBC Bank (Minooka branch closed) to BMO Bank. The recommendation was presented by district treasurer Kathi Norman and approved without objection.
Personnel actions included acceptance of several resignations and retirements (Jon Ringer, Carrie Prosek, Christopher Erickson, Heidi Thompson, David Barrett and Nicole Smith as listed in the meeting packet). The board approved leaves of absence under FMLA for multiple employees pending receipt of required documentation and approved hiring actions: John Petrakis was approved as a first‑year probationary (part‑time) Fire Science teacher for 2026–27, and extracurricular volunteer appointments for Chase Gil and Mackenzie Melendez were approved.
The board approved a resignation agreement and release for Director of Transportation David Barrett and voted to appoint Sloane Dempsay as Director of Transportation effective Dec. 17, 2025, at an annual salary of $90,000. Votes for that appointment were recorded aye by Brozovich, Kooi, Juskiewicz, Hoyt and Hrechko.
The board also upheld administration recommendations in separate student‑discipline matters identified in the packet as Student A and Student B.
Votes at a glance • Consent agenda (Nov. 19 minutes, financials, payroll): Motion by Tim Juskiewicz; second Mike Hoyt. Ayes: Kooi, Juskiewicz, Hoyt, Brozovich, Hrechko. Approved. • 2025 tentative levy: Motion by Mike Hoyt; second Bert Kooi. Approved (ayes noted above). • $750,000 IMRF UAAL contribution: Motion by Bert Kooi; second Mike Hoyt. Approved. • PRESS Packet 120 adoption: Motion by Tim Juskiewicz; second Bert Kooi. Approved (no objections). • Bushue HR 3‑year renewal: Motion by Mike Hoyt; second Tim Juskiewicz. Approved. • Cafeteria tables purchase ($86,422): Motion by Tim Juskiewicz; second Bert Kooi. Approved. • 2026 School Maintenance Grant application ($50,000): Motion by Mike Hoyt; second Tim Juskiewicz. Approved. • Banking services change to BMO Bank: Motion by Tim Juskiewicz; second Bert Kooi. Approved. • Asbestos abatement award to M&O Environmental ($22,350): Motion by Tim Juskiewicz; second Mike Hoyt. Approved. • Boys basketball overnight trip (Dec. 29–31, 2025): Motion by Mike Hoyt; second Bert Kooi. Approved. • Appointment: Sloane Dempsay, Director of Transportation ($90,000 annual): Motion by Tim Juskiewicz; second Mike Hoyt. Approved.
Why it matters: The levy and IMRF payment affect the district’s near‑term revenue and long‑term pension liability; facilities work and grant activity affect the timing and scope of capital and maintenance projects that can affect operations and student experience. The transportation appointment and the range of personnel actions will shape day‑to‑day operations in the coming months.
What’s next: The board approved moving select executive‑session minutes and audio retention actions and adjourned at 8:03 p.m.; routine follow‑up will occur through administration and at future board meetings.
