Scott Vetter Views the Johnnie Thomas Contract Renewal/Bonus Meeting of the District 155 High School Board

Crystal Lake Republican Precinct Committeeman attended last night’s meeting of the Crystal Lake High School District 155 Board of Education. Here’s what he took away: Johnnie Thomas Gets Contract Extended Two Years Last night the D155 School Board addressed the … Continue reading

MCC Board Contract Extension for Vicky Smith Brings More Negative Publicity

At the Thursday night McHenry County College Board meeting, retiring Trustee Dennis Adams argued against extending MCC President Vicky Smith’s contract through June 30, 2015. “I don’t think any harm would come until the end of June,” he said, adding … Continue reading

MCC President Vicky Smith Gets Contract Extended, But Pay Raise Suspended; Newcomers Elect Ron Parrish Board President

Below is the report upon which the old McHenry County College Board voted for 5-2. Well, it’s not quite what the Board voted on. The Board did not set President Vicky Smith’s compensation. Read the report carefully. Voting in favor … Continue reading

Vicky Smith’s Presidential Contract Set for Extension at 6:30 Meeting Tonight

Yesterday on the front page of its internet edition, the Northwest Herald noted that tonight at 6:30 the McHenry County College Board will vote on whether or not to extend President Vicky Smith’s contract through June 30, 2015. Not that … Continue reading

Two Days Before President’s Contract Renewal, McHenry County College Taxpayers Pay for Full-Page, Self-Promotional Ad in NWH

Full-page, full-color. One has to hand it to McHenry County College. The Board is sparing no expense to provide “cover” for the extension of MCC President Vicky Smith’s contract by the old Board members on Thursday night at 6:30. And … Continue reading

Old MCC Board Schedules Vicky Smith Contract Extension as Next-to-Last Action Agenda Item

Here’s what was on the April 25, 2013, Agenda, which was emailed at five after four on Friday afternoon: 24. CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR THE PRESIDENT, Board Report #13-53 Postponed It’s even after “Summary comments by Board members.” Board Report #13-53, … Continue reading

Steve Willson Suggests “Real” Reason for Old MCC Board’s Extending Vicky Smith’s Contract

Found in an email from Steve Willson: The real reason the lame duck MCC board will extend Smith’s contract at their last meeting can be explained quickly and easily using a simple 4×4 grid. In short, this is a payoff, … Continue reading

President Vicky Smith’s Contract with McHenry County College with 2011 & 2012 Amendments

Here is McHenry County College President Vicky Smith’s 2010 contract, complete with amendments signed in 2011 and 2012. The 2012 contract says she stays until at least 2014. Here is the amendment signed in 2011: Below is the 2012 amendment, … Continue reading

Twenty-Four Hours Before the MCC Meeting and Reports Not Posted

If you are interested in more than the agenda items for Tuesday night’s 6 PM special meeting, tough luck. Readers can see that a contract extension for President Vicky Smith and emergency repairs for storm and sanitary pipes are on … Continue reading

Is McHenry County College More Likely or Less Likely to Improve Its Image Tuesday Night?

The Northwest Herald’s Kevin Craver has been a busy guy. He just posted a scathing piece on his blog, “Opening Doors.” The subject is the very “special” meeting of the McHenry County College Board to extend the contract of President … Continue reading

Citizen Urges Emails to Lame Duck MCC Board and NWH Reporter & Meeting Attendance

A Wonder Lake poster on McHenry County Tea Party named Kelly Liebmann is urging taxpayers to email the McHenry County College Board in opposition to the Trustees’ plan to renew MCC President Vicky Smith’s contract on Tuesday night before three … Continue reading

MCC Apparently Published Incomplete Agenda for Meeting to Extend College President’s Contract Before Three New Members Take Office

Someone seems to have stimulated a change in agenda the McHenry County Board’s Special Meeting on Tuesday night at 6 to extend President Vicky Smith’s contract for no-one-know-how-long-yet because the public has been given access to the document. Gus Philpott … Continue reading

MCC Board Waited Until May 24th Last Year to Renew Vicky Smith Contract. Why Act on April 16th This Year with New Members Being Sworn in on April 25?

Of course, the answer is obvious. Two of the Vicky Smith supporters will no longer be on the McHenry County College Board on May 24, 2013. New members are being sworn in on April 25. The longest serving members–Barbara Walters … Continue reading

Pro-Life Pig Roast at Irene Napier’s Farm

The annual Pro-Life Pig Roast was held again at Irene Napier’s farm on Valley View Road. There was a goodly crowd of supporters of the Pro-Life position. Old friends renewed acquaintances. Candidates from Lake courted voters. Lake County Republican Bob … Continue reading

Huntley Superintendent Burkey Says “No Thanks” to Contract Extension at Board Meeting

Thursday night board member Larry Snow presented the Huntley Board of Education with the opportunity for both Superintendent Burkey and the Board to move ahead and formally begin talks for a contract extension for Dr. Burkey. Snow recommended adding the … Continue reading

Huntley Superintendent Burkey Says “No Thanks” to Contract Extension at Board Meeting

Thursday night board member Larry Snow presented the Huntley Board of Education with the opportunity for both Superintendent Burkey and the Board to move ahead and formally begin talks for a contract extension for Dr. Burkey. Snow recommended adding the … Continue reading