South Central Reporter

Hillsboro Community School District 3 Board of Education met Oct. 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1) A regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by Vice-President Barbara Adams, at the Hillsboro Unit Office at 7:00 p.m. The following board members were present: Barb Adams, John Lentz, Bryce Rupert, Dan Tester and Nathan Kirby. President Matt Lentz and board member Kassie Greenwood were absent.

2) Agenda Item 2.0. Good News Reports

Superintendent Powell introduced Wanda Creel from Studer. Wanda will be presenting the Draft of the Five-Year Strategic Plan.

PreK Director Gutierrez stated how great it is to be back to normal. Participation and attendance for family events has been phenomenal.

HHS Principal Heyen announced that Alexander Sticha has been named a Commended Student by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for his outstanding academic promise on the PSAT in the fall of 2021.

3) Agenda Item 3.0 Consent Agenda

3.1 Approval of Regular Session Minutes from September 13, 2022

Vice President Adams asked for additions or corrections to the September 13, 2022

Regular Meeting Minutes. There were none.

3.2 Approval of Executive Session Minutes from September 13, 2022

Vice President Adams asked for additions or corrections to the September 13, 2022, Executive Session Meeting Minutes. There were none.

3.3 Review and Approval of Payables

Vice President Adams asked for questions or comments. There were none.

3.4 Financial Report

Vice President Adams asked for questions or comments. There were none.

Consent Agenda Vote.

Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by John Lentz to approve all items on the consent agenda as presented. On roll call the following voted yes: Barb Adams, John Lentz, Bryce Rupert, Dan Tester and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 5-0.

4) Agenda Item 4.0 Recognition of Audience

No cards were submitted.

5) Agenda Item 5.0 New Business

5.1 Discussion of Intergovernmental Agreement for South Central Illinois Regional Workforce Training & Innovation Center

Superintendent Powell presented the board with a draft agreement. The intergovernmental agreement is to be a vocational center located in Litchfield. The South- Central Illinois Regional Workforce and Training Center would serve 10 other districts. The Center would provide various vocational opportunities for our high school students. The agreement will be placed on the November agenda for board approval.

5.2 Consideration of FFA Overnight Trip dates:

FFA President Paittyn Wilson requested approval for overnight trips on the following

10/26/2022-10/28/2022-National Convention in Indianapolis, IN

11/21/2022-11/22/2022-FFA Conference in Bloomington, IL

6/13/2023-06/15/2023-State FFA Convention in Springfield, IL

Motion made by Bryce Rupert, seconded by Dan Tester to approve the overnight FFA trips as presented. On roll call the following voted yes: Barb Adams, John Lentz, Bryce Rupert, Dan Tester and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 5-0.

5.3 Presentation and Discussion of Draft of Five-Year Strategic Plan

Wanda Creel from Studer presented the draft Strategic Plan. The plan includes 5 proposed pillars; Student Success, Facility Responsibility, Financial Stewardship, People & Culture and Community Collaboration. The Strategic Plan will be placed on the November agenda for board approval.

5.4 Consideration of Awarding Bid for Roofing Project at Jr. High and High School

Tim Downen with Hurst-Rosche presented the five bids received for the project. Hurst Rosche is recommending the bid award go to Kehrer Brothers West Roofing in the amount of $572,364.00.

Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by John Lentz to approve the bid award to Kehrer Brothers West Roofing in the amount of $572,364.00 for the roof replacement and restoration at the junior high and high school. On roll call the following voted yes: Barb Adams, John Lentz, Bryce Rupert, Dan Tester and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 5-0.

6) Agenda Item 6.0 Communication

There was none.

7) Agenda Item 7.0 Executive Session

Motion made by Bryce Rupert, seconded by John Lentz to add Agenda Item 8.4 Discussion of Litigation. Voice Vote. Motion carried.

Motion made by John Lentz and seconded by Nathan Kirby to move into Executive Session at 7:32 p.m. for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees and pending litigation. Voice vote. Motion carried.

Motion by Bryce Rupert and seconded by Dan Tester to move out of Executive session at 7:48 p.m. Voice Vote. Motion carried.

8) Agenda Item 8.0 Action Items Resulting from Executive Session

8.1 Acceptance of Letter of Resignation from Custodian

Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Bryce Rupert to approve the resignation of Kevin Wiltshire effective immediately. Voice vote. Motion carried.

8.2 Employment of Custodian

Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Dan Tester to employ Zach Rhodes as a Custodian. On roll call the following voted yes: Barb Adams, John Lentz, Bryce Rupert, Dan Tester and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 5-0.

8.3 Approval of Volunteer Basketball Coaches

Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by John Lentz to approve Rachel Hodo as HHS Girls Basketball Volunteer Coach and Cooper Eaker as HHS Boys Basketball Volunteer

Coach. Voice vote. Motion carried.

8.4 Discussion of Litigation

No action taken.

9.0) Agenda Item 9.0 Adjournment.

Motion by Nathan Kirby, seconded by John Lentz to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Voice vote. Motion carried.

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