Mount Olive Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met June 22.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Education met in regular session in the school library. The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by President Brunnworth. Present at roll call were Brunnworth, DeVries, Essington, Remer, Rimar, and Skertich. Also present were Superintendent Murphy, Principal Scheller, Principal Baumberger, Secretary Butler, Marcia Schulte, Don Wall, Melissa Goymerac, Michelle Coadycarter, Janet Readenour, Brandi Kelly, and Aimee Baker.
Motion by Skertich, seconded by Remer to adopt the agenda and approve the minutes of the regular school board meeting and budget hearing of June 1, 2022. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Remer, seconded by Rimar to approve destruction of executive session tapes more than 18 months old. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by DeVries, seconded by Rimar to approve the bills and activity accounts as presented. Roll call: 6 ayes. Motion carried.
Financial Report for May 2022:
Mr. Murphy reported the Education Fund is sitting at $1,013,453.30. This fund has went up because we received our federal money from our federal grants. We receive this money quarterly. We received our final local property tax revenue this month so you will see that reflected next month. The Building Fund is at $548,041.86. This account will go down next month since we just paid our first installment on our solar panels. In the future we should see our overall electric costs go down drastically. We will also be switching out our ballasts with LED lights which should also decrease our electric costs. The Bond and Interest Fund, our copy lease fund, is at $13,248.09. The Transportation Fund balance is $277,810.83. We are finishing up year 3 out of our 5 year bus lease. Our annual bus lease payment will be paid on July 1st. We are currently looking at the possibilities of receiving free electric buses, if approved. The IMRF Fund is at $106,245.70. Site and Construction, our one cent money, is at $90,694.34. We have a couple of summer projects going on, but this account is in the best shape it has been in for years. Working Cash Fund is at $158,796.37. Tort Immunity Fund is at $92,054.65. Health Life Safety balance is $128,463.33. The total of all funds is $2,428,808.50 and the Operating Fund balance is at $1,998,102.40.
Budget Report for May 2022:
Revenues vs. Expenses by fund: 97% vs. 91%
Ed Fund: 97% vs. 93%
O & M Fund: 101% vs. 63%
Tort Fund: 98% vs. 102%
Transportation Fund: 93% vs. 95%
IMRF: 98% vs. 94%
Motion by Brunnworth, seconded by Skertich to approve the financial report and the budget report for May 2022. All ayes. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business:
Motion by DeVries, seconded by Essington to approve the board policies as listed. All ayes.
Motion carried.
Motion by Essington, seconded by DeVries to approve the memo of understanding with the noncertified union regarding bus driver pay. Roll call: 6 ayes. Motion carried.
New Business:
Motion by DeVries, seconded by Skertich to waive sports fees for the 2022-2023 school year. Roll call: 6 ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Skertich, seconded by Remer to accept the Prairie Farms milk bid for the 2022-2023 school year. Roll call: 6 ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by DeVries, seconded by Skertich to accept the Kohls Wholesale bread bid for the 2022- 2023 school year. Roll call: 6 ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Essington, seconded by DeVries to accept the Kohls Wholesale food bid for the 2022- 2023 school year. Roll call: 6 ayes. Motion carried.
Mr. Baumberger gave the first reading of the new high school courses coming in the 2022-2023 school year.
Motion by Rimar, seconded by Skertich to approve the following addition to administrator’s contracts: An administrator shall be reimbursed for a maximum of five (5) vacation days at their current per diem rate for the 2021-2022 school year. Roll call: 6 ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by DeVries, seconded by Essington to approve that June 20th will be a paid holiday for all employees scheduled to work on that day in accordance with the state holiday. Roll call: 6 ayes. Motion carried.
Principals’ Reports:
Mr. Baumberger reported the following:
∙ I am pleased to announce that our high school has been able to offer summer school for students who are needing credit recovery. Summer school will provide our students with the opportunity to recover lost credits for classes in which they have failed in the past and in most cases, allow the student to reposition themselves in being able to graduate on track or in a timely manner. We currently have 9 students in the program. Much thanks goes to Ms. Spudich for overseeing the summer school program.
∙ The College and Career Readiness Index is a poll on our recent graduates which recognizes the range of experiences a student can undergo to prepare for college and careers. In order for students to qualify for recognition as college and career ready, students must meet GPA and attendance requirements, completion of dual credit classes, and at least three or more career ready indicators. The high school is currently reviewing our scores and looking into ways to further the opportunities provided to our high school to best prepare them for post-graduation.
∙ I am pleased to announce that the high school girls’ basketball team recently hosted their youth camp for female students entering grades 3-5. Students learned basic individual skills. I’d like to thank Coach Hittmeier and student, Staley Schoen, for their willingness to conduct the camp.
∙ I’d like to recognize Mr. Harmon for his summer contributions to the band program. Mr. Harmon has been instrumental in extending our students summer playing opportunities by incorporating our students within local band organizations through summer lessons, with a band camp coming in July, and with participation in local parades.
∙ The coop football program with Litchfield has started their summer program. We currently have 3 or 4 underclassmen students participating. We are hopeful that their success and the success of the program will gain more interest within our student body. I’d like to thank Coach Carlson and Coach Grammer for hosting a parent/player meeting for our students and families.
∙ Last Saturday Coach Hancock hosted a parent/player meeting for all prospective high school cheerleaders. Coach Hancock is entering her first year as head high school cheer coach and we wish her much luck as she brings her expertise to our cheer program.
Mrs. Scheller reported the following:
∙ I want to thank Mr. Murphy and Mr. Baumberger for picking up the slack when I was recently out on medical leave.
Superintendent’s Report:
Mr. Murphy reported the following:
1. Illinois Century Network
The district was approached by Illinois Century Network to expand our Internet resources in exchange for free Internet services. Our Internet currently comes at no cost for the district. If we expand our current hub area, add new towers, and add a generator to our current Internet system, we will continue to have free Internet.
2. Summer School
I would like to thank all the teachers involved in helping and teaching our summer school. Mrs. Titsworth and Mrs. Wargo stepped up in covering classes when we needed to. Mrs. Schulte also helped in covering our summer daycare when necessary.
3. Electric Buses
We have filled out the application for our district to possibly receive free electric buses. If we get approved, these will come at no cost to us. We will not receive any further news on this until the fall.
4. Gym Floor
I have samples here for the board to see if we want to proceed in buying new gym floor coverings for when we host events such as graduation or band concerts.
5. SMASE
The end of the year SMASE meeting will be held on July 14th this year.
Motion by DeVries, seconded by Remer to enter into closed session at 7:47 p.m. for the following purposes as allowed under the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/1 et seq.): Discussion of the appointment, employment and dismissal of employees of the public body and collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives. Roll call: 6 ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Skertich, seconded by Remer to return to open session at 9:21 p.m. Roll call: 6 ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Skertich, seconded by Remer to hire Alex Wood as the e-gaming coach for the 2022- 2023 school year. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Remer, seconded by DeVries to accept the ICRMT property, liability & workman’s compensation insurance for the 2022-2023 school year. Roll call: 6 ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by DeVries, seconded by Essington to hire Averie Schmelzle as an unpaid assistant high school cheer coach for the 2022-2023 school year. Roll call: 4 ayes, 2 nays. Motion carried.
The board recognized Superintendent, Patrick Murphy, on his retirement from the district.
The next board meeting will be held on Wednesday July 20, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the school library at 804 West Main St, Mt. Olive, IL.
Motion by Skertich, seconded by DeVries to adjourn at 9:33 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.
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