West Washington County Community Unit School District 10 Board of Education met Oct. 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The October 24, 2019 meeting of the West Washington County Community Unit District #10 Board of Education was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Kurt Heckert. Those members present were: Mrs. Cathy Cook, Mr. Neil Hackstadt, Mr. Kurt Heckert, Mr. Paul Jansen, Mr. Dennis Lintker, and Mr. Brett Roe. Those absent: Mr. Daryl Frederking.
Mr. Heckert appointed Mr. Brett Roe as acting secretary.
The minutes of the Budget Hearing, Regular and Closed Session Meetings held on September 26, 2019 were presented. It was regularly moved by Lintker, seconded by Cook, and carried on a voice vote with all members voting “aye” that: “The minutes of the meetings be approved as presented.”
The bills for the month were presented by Mr. Scott Fuhrhop.
It was regularly moved by Hackstadt, seconded by Jansen, and carried on a roll call vote that: “The bills for the month be approved.” The following members voted “aye”: Cook, Hackstadt, Heckert, Jansen, Lintker, and Roe. Those that voted “nay”: none.
It was noted that no inter-fund loans or wire transfers were necessary this month.
No Students, Parents or Faculty were present wishing to address the Board.
A thank you note was received from Melinda Albers, School Nurse, thanking the District for the support she has received during the recent passing of her mother.
Mr. Fuhrhop presented the Annual Financial Review as completed by the Auditor Susan L Lyons, CPA. No items were of concern were raised during the audit with the exception noted each year that the District does not employ a CPA in the bookkeeping role.
It was regularly moved by Jansen, seconded by Hackstadt and carried on a voice vote with all members voting “aye” that”: The Annual Financial Review be approved as presented.”
The Board was presented on 2nd Reading with proposed Board policy 4:40 AP Preparing and Updating Disclosures.
It was regularly moved by Lintker, seconded by Cook and carried on a voice vote with all members voting “aye” that: “School Board Policy 4:40 AP Preparing and Updating Disclosures be adopted.”
Mr. Fuhrhop presented the Principal’s Reports as Mr. Senior and Mr. Spinka are currently involved with Parent Teacher Conferences going on in the building. Mr. Fuhrhop outlined a program to be presented to the student body on October 28 regarding the dangers involved with the use of vaping products. This program is being co-sponsored by the District, the Immanuel Lutheran School, and the Okawville Lions Club.
Mr. Fuhrhop also presented the Superintendent’s Report updating the Board on several issues regarding the State of Illinois. The biggest item is a possible shift in the teacher pension responsibilities from the State of Illinois to local districts. This could place a tremendous financial burden on the district.
Mr. Fuhrhop also notified the Board that he will be meeting with a representative of the Illinois State Board of Education to develop a three-year financial projection including the possibility of the District assuming teacher pension obligations. He plans to present this projection to the Board at the November meeting.
It was regularly moved by Hackstadt, seconded by Cook and carried on a roll call vote that: “The Board enter Closed Session for the purpose of discussing Personnel, their employment, placement, and compensation thereof and Suspensions.” The following members voted “aye”: Cook, Hackstadt, Heckert, Jansen, Lintker, and Roe. Those that voted “nay”: none.
The Closed Session began at 8:33 p.m.
The Closed Session ended at 8:40 p.m.
It was regularly moved by Jansen, seconded by Hackstadt and carried on a roll call vote that: “Mr. Brian Frederking be hired as the 7th and 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach.” The following members voted “aye”: Cook, Hackstadt, Heckert, Jansen, Lintker, and Roe. Those that voted “nay”: none.
It was regularly moved by Cook, seconded by Hackstadt and carried on a roll call vote that “Ms. Tabitha Kebel be hired as a full time Grade School Aide.” The following members voted “aye”: Cook, Hackstadt, Heckert, Jansen, Lintker, and Roe. Those that voted “nay”: none.
It was regularly moved by Jansen, seconded by Lintker and carried on a voice vote with all members voting “aye” that: “The meeting be adjourned.”
The meeting was declared adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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