Bond County Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met June 22.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Education of Bond County Community Unity No. 2 held a special meeting in the BCCU #2 High School Library, 1000 E. State Rte. 140, Greenville, IL.
Board President Randi Workman called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
Those present were board members Frey, Gerl, Simmonds, Workman, and Zeeb. Others present were Superintendent Wes Olson; Principal Amy Jackson; Facilities Director Mike Wilhite; Board Secretary Emily Laesch; The Advocate Rebecca Sponsler; WGEL Jeff Leidel; Ernie Oakley, Cassie Smith, and AGE Representatives Jordan Haarmann and Terry Milt.
Board member Prater arrived at 5:04 p.m. Board member Reavis was absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no Public Comment.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Simmonds, second by Zeeb, that the board of education enter into executive meeting at 5:03 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors, or specific volunteers of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor, or a volunteer of the District or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity; and collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Zeeb, second by Frey, that the board of education return to open session at 5:45 p.m. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
RESIGNATIONS
Motion by Simmonds, second by Frey, to accept the resignation of Anne Burton, Math Teacher at BCCU #2 High School, effective at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Frey, second by Zeeb, to accept the resignation of Rachel Burkhart, Part-Time Music Teacher at Pocahontas School, effective June 13, 2022. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Simmonds, second by Gerl, to accept the resignation of Nichole Spurgeon, Pre-K Teacher at Mulberry Grove, effective June 13, 2022. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Frey, second by Simmonds, to accept the resignation of Heather Pruett, PFA/PFAE Instructional Leader, effective June 14, 2022. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Zeeb, second by Gerl, to accept the resignation of Amy Robinson, Pre-K Family Facilitator, effective May 20, 2022. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Simmonds, second by Frey, to accept the resignation of Daisy Zykan, Administrative Assistant at Greenville Elementary School, effective June 2, 2022. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes, Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Frey, second by Zeeb, to accept the resignation of Adrienne Beavor, Infant Toddler Specialist/Parent Educator, effective June 30, 2022. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
HIRE ESY TEACHERS
Motion by Simmonds, second by Gerl, to hire Laura Kapp as an Extended School Year Homebound Teacher, retroactive to June 1, 2022, at the rate of $30 per hour for 10 hours plus reimbursable mileage. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Frey, second by Zeeb, to hire Maddie Kane as an Extended School Year Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher, retroactive to June 1, 2022, at the rate of $30 per hour for 10 hours plus reimbursable mileage. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
HIRE HIGH SCHOOL MATH TEACHER
Motion by Simmonds, second by Frey, to hire Miranda Smith as a Math Teacher at BCCU #2 High School for the 2022-2023 school year, with placement on the salary schedule at B+O, year 1. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
HIRE CUSTODIANS
Motion by Zeeb, second by Frey, to hire Tom McCarty as a Night Shift Custodian at Greenville Jr. High School at the rate of $13.27 per hour, 8 hours per day, for 260 days per year, retroactive to May 23, 2022. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Gerl, second by Simmonds, to hire Rex Lappe as a Head Custodian at Greenville Jr. High School at the rate of $16.77 per hour, 8 hours per day, for 260 days per year, retroactive to May 31, 2022. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Frey, second by Simmonds, to hire Holly Smith as a Night Shift Custodian at BCCU #2 High School at the rate of $13.27 per hour, 8 hours per day, for 260 days per year, retroactive to June 8, 2022. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
HIRE ATHLETIC COACH
Motion by Zeeb, second by Frey, to hire Allyson Haberer as the Assistant Volleyball Coach at BCCU #2 High School for the Fall 2022 season. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
HIRE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Motion by Simmonds, second by Gerl, to hire Chasity Farmer as an Administrative Assistant at Greenville Elementary School for the 2022-2023 school year for 7.5 hours per day for 190 days at the entry level rate listed in the GESPA Contract. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Frey, second by Simmonds, to hire Melissa Peck as a Pre-K SIONAL Paraprofessional for the 2022-2023 school year for 7 hours per day for 176 days at the entry level rate listed in the GESPA Contract. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
POLICY AND CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
Policy and Curriculum Committee items were presented to the board.
The First Reading of Press Plus 109 took place. Changes to Policies 2:230, 5:80 and 7:285 are being held. More information will be available for those policies before the Second Reading takes place. Dr. Olson spoke about the topic of weighted grades and explained the benefit they could have for students. The Board will most likely hold discussion and possibly take action on the topic in the future.
Facilities and Transportation Committee items were shared with the Board.
FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Representatives from AGE Energy Management were present to share current electric and natural gas rates. Contracts for both of these utilities are expiring this winter and costs continue to rise. It was recommend entering into long term contracts, as prices are most likely going to keep increasing. The Board will have the opportunity to take action on both contracts at the next regular meeting. Facilities Director Mike Wilhite shared information regarding the turf installation and GES additions. The Multi-Use Field turf project is expected to be completed by mid-July. For the additions at GES, drywall is up, taping is being completed, and painting should start soon. There is still a delay on the windows, but an early August completion is still probable. Prep work for the GES parking lot began and the sub base looks better than anticipated. The Board will have the option to approve the change order during the special meeting. Results from the auxiliary gym and café extension project were presented to the Board. The Board will take action on the bids at the next regular meeting.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Finance Committee items were shared with the board.
Due to the length of the meeting, the board members will review the finance items on their own prior to the regular meeting.
CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT PLAN
Motion by Frey, second by Zeeb, to approve the Consolidated District Plan as presented and submit it to ISBE. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
TECHNOLOGY REFRESH PLAN
Motion by Simmonds, second by Gerl, to approve the Technology Refresh Plan for the 2022-2023 school year to utilize projected Lease Levy money not to exceed $55,000.00, dependent on availability of funds. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; G Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
GES PARKING LOT CHANGE ORDER
Motion by Simmonds, second by Zeeb, to approve the change order for the Greenville Elementary School Parking Lot at the cost of $125,046.00 as presented. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
RESCHEDULE JULY BOARD MEETING
Motion by Simmonds, second by Frey, that the Board of Education reschedule the July regular meeting to Monday, July 25, 2022. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SPENDING
Motion by Zeeb, second by Gerl, to authorize the school treasurer and fiscal agents to expend District funds commencing July 1, 2022 and until such time as the Board approves the FY23 budget. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
ADJOURN
Motion by Simmonds, second by Frey, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:17 p.m. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
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