Aviston Elementary School District #21 Board of Education met March 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call to Order—7:00 pm
a. Roll Call
a. Members present: Thole, Voss, Eversgerd, Toennies, Strubhart
b. Members absent: Kohnen, Schulte
c. Non-Members present: Superintendent Hamil, Principal Niemeyer, Brent Flota, Tim King, Jamie Winkeler, Stacey Lampe, Amanda Beer, Kelly Kampwerth, Tammy Kuper
2. Public Comment/Recognition of Visitors/Good News Report
a. Public Comment: None
b. Good News Report: Bob Tarter visited the school for a presentation featuring his nocturnal animals. Central High School Students celebrated Dr. Seuss Week by reading to primary grade students. Scholar Bowl and Golf programs are in progress and doing well. Volleyball team participating in Regional Tournament, playing for championship.
3. Motion to Amend the Agenda: None
4. Approval of Consent Agenda:
a. Approve Minutes of Regular February 16, 2022 Meeting
b. Approve Payment of Bills
c. Treasurer’s Report
a. Motion by Voss, second by Eversgerd to approve the consent agenda items.
b. Roll Call: Thole, aye; Voss, aye; Eversgerd, aye; Toennies, aye; Strubhart aye. None opposed. Kohnen and Schulte absent.
5. Superintendent’s Report
a. Staffing Determinations for FY23 – Slight increases in enrollment, especially at the primary levels is pointing to consideration of incrementally splitting some grade levels into three sections/classes. Criteria for adding a third section is: 1. Grade level number of students 2. Number of students with IEPs and 504 Plans that impact the amount of attention needed in the regular education classroom 3. Preference for K-3 grades, due to the higher needs/attention needed and foundational reading and math skills being taught. The addition of teachers would have to be incremental to remain fiscally responsible and would be based on annual needs determined by the criteria.
b. Maintenance Projects – The main computer lab is scheduled to be renovated into a classroom during the summer. Gym floor annual maintenance/refinishing has been scheduled and approval was sought to proceed with installing an entry system that is compatible with the VOIP phone system.
c. Building Addition Planning – Board Members Randy Voss and Melissa Kohnen met with Superintendent Hamil on February 22 to tour and assess needs for a possible building expansion project. Kings Financial has been invited to the March Board Meeting to present various financing options for a possible building addition.
6. New Business
a. Transportation Contract
a. Motion by Thole, second by Strubhart to accept the transportation contract with M&K Bus Service for FY23 as presented.
b. Roll Call: Thole, aye; Voss, aye; Eversgerd, aye; Toennies, aye; Strubhart aye. None opposed. Kohnen and Schulte absent.
b. Building Bond Information – No Action
a. Tim King and Brent Flota of Kings Financial presented various financial options and scenarios for a possible building expansion.
b. No Action Taken – Information Only
c. Mowing Contract
a. Motion by Thole, second by Strubhart to accept the mowing/lawn maintenance contract with Quality Turf for FY23 as presented.
b. Roll Call: Thole, aye; Voss, aye; Eversgerd, aye; Toennies, aye; Strubhart aye. None opposed. Kohnen and Schulte absent.
d. Student Information System/Financial System Contract
a. Motion by Thole, second by Voss to accept the Student Information/Financial System Contract with TeacherEase/School Insight for FY23 as presented.
b. Roll Call: Thole, aye; Voss, aye; Eversgerd, aye; Toennies, aye; Strubhart aye. None opposed. Kohnen and Schulte absent.
e. Adoption of the 2022-2023 School Calendar
a. Motion by Thole, second by Strubhart to accept the 2022-2023 school calendar as presented.
b. All in favor, None opposed, Kohnen and Schulte absent.
f. Annual Review of Safety Plans
a. Motion by Voss, second by Eversgerd to accept the Crisis Management Plan as presented.
b. All in favor, None opposed, Kohnen and Schulte absent.
g. Rehiring of Certified Teachers for 2022-2023 School Year
a. Motion by Voss, second by Eversgerd to rehire all certified teachers for the 2022-2023 school year.
b. Roll Call: Thole, aye; Voss, aye; Eversgerd, aye; Toennies, aye; Strubhart aye. None opposed. Kohnen and Schulte absent.
h. Resignation of Extracurricular Staff
a. Motion by Thole, second by Eversgerd to accept the resignation of Alyssa Winkeler as Head Cheer Coach.
b. Roll Call: Thole, aye; Voss, aye; Eversgerd, aye; Toennies, aye; Strubhart aye. None opposed. Kohnen and Schulte absent.
i. Certified Employee Intent to Retire
a. Motion by Strubhart, second by Thole to accept the 4-year intent to retire notice from Lisa Niemeyer per the Negotiated Agreement, Section 11.9, Part D.
b. Roll Call: Thole, aye; Voss, aye; Eversgerd, aye; Toennies, aye; Strubhart aye. None opposed. Kohnen and Schulte absent.
7. **Closed Session - Closed session may be used to discuss contract negotiations, employee issues and other items as deemed necessary by the board and as approved in 5 ILCS 120/2 of the Open Meetings Act.
a. Motion by Strubhart, second by Voss to enter closed session at 9:20 pm.
b. All in favor, None opposed, Kohnen and Schulte absent.
c. Motion by Strubhart, second by Thole to return to open session at 9:42 pm.
d. All in favor, None opposed, Kohnen and Schulte absent.
8. Adjournment
a. Motion by Thole, second by Strubhart to adjourn the March 16, 2022 meeting at 9:42 pm.
b. All in favor, None opposed, Kohnen and Schulte absent.
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