Bond County Community Unit School District No. 2 Board of Education met May 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Education of Bond County Community Unit No. 2 held its regular meeting on Monday, May 20, 2019, in the Greenville High School Library, 1000 E. State Rte. 140, Greenville, IL.
Board President Edmar Schreiber called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Those present were board members Prater, Schreiber, Sidwell, Wall, Workman, and Zeeb. Others present were Superintendent Wes Olson; Principal Wendy Porter, Principal Eric Swingler; Principal Jason Rakers; Principal Kara Harris; Technology/Title / Testing Director Meg File; Transportation Director Sean Traylor; Business Manager Dena Petroline; Board
Secretary Emily Laesch; Greenville Advocate Emily Rose; WGEL Jeff Leidel; Deborah Evans, Susan Corbus, Keeleigh Valleroy, Eric Reelitz, Philip Bailey, Robert Ridenour, Ferne Ridenour, Charles Dobias, John Coleman, Emily Unterbrink, Abbigale Brunk, Bobby Williams, Chandra Williams, Laci Hollenkamp, Amy Alderman, Randy Alderman, Cassie Smith, and Ernie Oakley.
Board Member Ashley Driemeyer was absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Philip Bailey and other members from the George Rogers Clark Chapter of the
Sons of the American Revolution were present to honor Greenville Elementary students Keeleigh Valleroy and Dominic Sanchez for their heroism in alerting teachers when student Ava McCracken was choking on a piece of candy. The students were presented certificates, as well as teachers Laci Hollenkamp and Amy Alderman for being the First Responders until School Nurse Carisa Bohannon arrived.
RECOGNITION OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
High School senior Emily Unterbrink and junior Abbigale Brunk spoke on this year's success of the Robotics Club. The team competed in a competition at SIUE earlier this year and came home with three trophies. The GHS Robotics Club finished first place in the competition, by being first in the seeding round and for overall points.
The Club also received the Judges Choice award for best design, engineering, coding, creativity, and game performance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Workman, second by Wall, that the board of education enter into executive meeting at 7:19 p.m. to discuss 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; collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberation concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees; student disciplinary cases; and the placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Sidwell, second by Wall, that the board of education return to open session at 8:45 p.m. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
EXCESSION SESSION MINUTES
Motion by Sidwell, second by Wall, to approve the Executive Session minutes of the April 24, 2019, special school board meeting. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
RETIREMENT
Motion by Sidwell, second by Wall, to accept the retirement of Jane Netzler,
Aide at Greenville Junior High School, at the conclusion of the 2020-2021 school year. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
RESIGNATIONS
Motion by Workman, second by Zeeb, to accept the resignation of Darlene Johnson, KRP Teacher and Aide, effective at the conclusion of the 2018-2019 school year. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Wall, second by Zeeb, to accept the resignation of Aristede Ephron, Freshman Boys' Basketball Coach at Greenville High School, effective immediately. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Sidwell, second by Wall, to accept the resignation of Terry Swalley as Girls'
Basketball Coach at Sorento School, effective immediately. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Sidwell, second by Workman, to accept the resignation of Brooke Chilovich, Cheerleading Coach at Sorento School, effectively immediately. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
SLP TEACHER
Motion by Zeeb, second by Sidwell, to hire Natasha Stellhorn as a Speech Language Pathologist at Greenville Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year, with placement on the salary schedule at MS, year 7. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
DISTRICT COUNSELOR
Motion by Sidwell, second by Workman, to hire Jennifer Mesnard as a District School Counselor for grades 6 through 8 for the 2019-2020 school year, with placement on the salary schedule at MS, year 17. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
DISTRICT SOCIAL EMOTIONAL COUNSELOR
Motion by Zeeb, second by Wall, to hire Rebecca Albers to be a District Social Emotional Counselor for the 2019-2020 school year, as a non-certified employee with an annual salary of $39,864.00, based on her education and experience on the teacher salary schedule. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
Motion by Sidwell, second by Wall, to hire Amber Pruitt as a Language Arts Teacher at Greenville Junior High School for the 2019-2020 school year, with placement on the salary schedule at BS, year 1. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
SECRETARY
Motion by Workman, second by Zeeb, to hire Tiffani Graber as a Secretary at Greenville Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year at the rate of $13.14 per hour, 7.5 hours per day, for 190 days per year. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
SUMMER MAINTENANCE WORKERS
Motion by Wall, second by Sidwell, to hire the following as Summer Maintenance Workers at the rate of $10 per hour, 8 hours per day, for 38 days each: Lucas Carlson, Gavin Mitchell, and Chad Stearns. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
HIRING OF COACHES
Motion by Sidwell, second by Zeeb, to hire Terry Swalley as the Freshman Boys' Basketball Coach at Greenville High School for the 2019-2020 school year. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Sidwell, second by Wall, to hire Erin Cummings as the Volleyball Coach at Greenville Junior High School for the 2019-2020 school year. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Wall, second by Zeeb, to hire Meg Reynolds as the Cheerleading Coach at Sorento School for the 2019-2020 school year. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
PART-TIME BUS AIDE
Motion by Workman, second by Sidwell, to hire Jennifer Papin as a part-time Bus Aide for the 2019-2020 school year at the rate of $10.48 per hour for 1.25 hours per day. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
REKIRING OF COACHES
Motion by Wall, second by Sidwell, to rehire the following Winter Athletic Coaches at Greenville High School for the 2019-2020 school year: Boys' Basketball: Head Coach – Todd Cantrill; Assistant Coach - Adam Doll; Girls' Basketball: Head Coach - Kolin Dothager; Assistant Coach – Quinton Hammann; Basketball Cheerleading: Head Coach - Amanda Goldsboro. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
ADDITIONAL HOURS FOR SECRETARY
Motion by Sidwell, second by Wall, to add a total of 27.25 extra hours for Cheyenne Elam, Secretary at Greenville Elementary School, to assist with end of year projects for the 2018-2019 school year. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE
Motion by Wall, second by Zeeb, to modify the expulsion of "Student A18" and reduce
the period of expulsion to end on June 1, 2019. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Motion by Sidwell, second by Workman, to approve the FMLA Leave of Absence for
Daniel Hutchins, Maintenance employee, from May 6, 2019 until May 13, 2019. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Sidwell, second by Zeeb, to approve the FMLA Leave of Absence for Glen Marti, Assistant Mechanic and School Bus Driver, from May 8, 2019 until tentatively May 20, 2019. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Sidwell, second by Workman, to approve the FMLA Leave of Absence for
Elizabeth Cates, from August 14, 2019 until tentatively September 30, 2019. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Wall, second by Zeeb, to approve the FMLA Leave of Absence for Cheyenne Elam, Secretary at Greenville Elementary School, from tentatively September 2, 2019 until tentatively October 14, 2019. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Sidwell, second by Wall, to approve the FMLA Leave of Absence for Nicholas Elam, Teacher at Greenville Elementary School, from tentatively September 2, 2019 until tentatively September 16, 2019. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
VOLUNTEER COACHES
Motion by Sidwell, second by Workman, to approve the Volunteer Coaches at Greenville High School as listed, for the 2019-2020 school year: Football - Stan Pickett, Bart Caldieraro, Tyler Hutchinson, Chad Nelson, Arthur Kerle; Girls' Tennis - Pam Craig, Carl Brannon, Jesse Shaw; Boys' Tennis - Jesse Shaw, Vaughn Robart; Boys'/Girls' Golf - Doug Fletcher; Football Cheerleading - Amanda Goldsboro, Gayla Brauns; Basketball Cheerleading - Allyson Loucks, Gayla Brauns; Boys' Basketball - Kevin Jackson, Girls' Basketball - Briana Van Kleef, Katie Schreiber, Brianna Wade; Baseball – Joe Alstat; and Cross Country - David Holden. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
VOLUNTEERS
Motion by Wall, second by Zeeb, to approve the Volunteer List as presented.
Volunteers with background check complete: Tammy Aubuschon, Debra Koonce, Robert Koonce, Edward Thiems, and Pedro Valentin. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
REPORTS OF BOARD COMMITTEES
The Policy and Curriculum Committee met on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
The Second Reading of Press Plus Issue 100 policy updates was completed. The committee reviewed changes for school handbooks for the next year. Dr. Olson gave an update on the Boundary/Enrollment Study. The next Policy and Curriculum Committee meeting will be held on Monday, June 17, 2019.
The Facilities and Transportation Committee met on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 4:45 p.m. An overview was given of the summer and renovation projects. Repairs to the Men's Restroom in the high school lobby will begin soon, but may not be completed by the start of the school year. Due the large amount of work to be done this summer, the administration is recommending three student workers to be hired. The Early Childhood Center abatement has been completed and demolition has begun. Dr. Olson shared the need for replacing the District's analog radios with new digital radios this summer. Transportation Director Sean Traylor has requested quotes for lease purchase agreements on two 77 passenger buses from Midwest Bus Sales in Litchfield. The next Facilities and Transportation Committee meeting will be held on Monday, June 17, 2019.
The Finance Committee did not meet. Dr. Olson, Business Manager Dena Petroline, and Board Secretary Emily Laesch met with Board member Dan Sidwell to review the May, 2019 bills to date. The Mid-Year Budget Analysis Compared to the Adopted Budget was reviewed. Expenses were higher than projected, but Revenue has also been higher than expected. The next Finance Committee meeting will be held on Monday, June 17, 2019.
ADMINISTRATORS REPORTS
The Administrative Reports were printed in the meeting packet.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Superintendent Olson shared with the Board a copy of the FY19 Tentative Amended Budget. It will be on display at the Unit Office until the Budget Hearing, which he suggested be held in June prior to the Regular School Board Meeting. He stated that they have begun to work on the FY20 Budget, but are waiting to see what the state will do. The District knows how much the Evidence Based Funding will be, but the amount of tier money is not known at this time.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent agenda items were presented to the board for its approval.
Motion by Sidwell, second Wall, that recommendations for consent agenda items be approved as follows:
A. Open Minutes of the April 24, 2019, Special Board Meeting
B. May Expense Reimbursements
C. IESA Membership Renewals
D. IASB Membership Renewal
E. Summer Facility Maintenance Projects
F. Overnight Trip Requests for School Athletic Teams and FFA
Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
BILLS
Motion by Zeeb, second by Sidwell, that the bills for the month of May, 2019, in the amount of $309,653.85 be approved as listed. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Motion by Sidwell, second by Zeeb, that the financial report for the month of April,
2019, be approved as presented. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
FY19 TENTATIVE BUDGET AMENDMENT AND BUDGET HEARING
Motion by Wall, second by Sidwell, to accept the FY19 Tentative Budget Amendment as presented and set the Budget Amendment Hearing for June 26, 2019, at 6:45 p.m. in the High School Library. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT PLAN
Motion by Zeeb, second by Sidwell, to approve the Consolidated District Plan federal grant application as presented. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
SECOND READING OF PRESS PLUS UPDATE
Motion by Workman, second by Wall, that the Board of Education approve the Second Reading of Press Plus Issue 100 Updates as listed. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
STUDENT HANDBOOK UPDATES
Motion by Sidwell, second by Wall, to approve the 2019-2020 K-8 and High School Handbook revisions as submitted. Roll call vote: Prater, yes; Schreiber, yes; Sidwell, yes; Wall, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Board President Schreiber shared that the High School Graduation was very well done.
Board Member Workman thanked Wendy Porter for her years of service as High School Principal.
ADJOURN
Motion by Wall, second by Sidwell, that the meeting be adjourned at 9:21 p.m. Voice vote. Motion carried 6-0.
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