South Central Reporter

Bond County Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Oct. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Board of Education of Bond County Community Unit No. 2 held its regular meeting in the Pocahontas School Gymnasium, 4 State Street, Pocahontas, IL.

Board President Randi Workman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Those present were board members Frey, Gerl, Prater, Reavis, Simmonds, Workman and Zeeb. Others present were Superintendent Wes Olson; Exec. Director of Operations Robert Koontz; Principals Kara Harris, Gary Brauns, Jason Rakers and Eric Swingler; Asst. Principals David Weller and Amy Jackson; Birth-K and Technology Director Meg Davendonis; Facilities Director Mike Wilhite; WGEL Jeff Leidel; The Advocate Rebecca Sponsler; and Board Secretary Emily Laesch. Members of the public who signed in were: Susan Corbus, Ernie Oakley, Laura Weber, and Adam Boudouris.

RECOGNITION OF EDUCATION EXCELLENCE

BCCU #2 High School Principal Kara Harris recognized the Academic Foundation. This organization has provided scholarships for students, classroom and teacher grants, and supported Bond County CUSD #2 for many years. This year, the Academic Foundation awarded over $7,000 in grants for teachers and classrooms throughout the district. Mrs. Harris thanked the Academic Foundation for their continued support and all they do for students and staff in Bond County Unit 2.

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no Public Comment.

REPORTS OF BOARD COMMITTEES

The Policy and Curriculum Committee met at 4:00 p.m. on October 12th. The committee reviewed the current district goals and provided feedback. Dr. Olson shared information regarding the renewal of the Tuition Waiver for children of full- time school employees. The policy found in the student handbooks regarding head lice was discussed. The next Policy and Curriculum Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

The Facilities and Transportation Committee and other members of the board met on October 12th at 4:30 p.m. Director of Operations Robert Koontz reported that five people completed the bus driver training and are working on getting certified to drive a bus. Facilities Director Mike Wilhite updated the committee on the high school auxiliary gym and cafeteria project. The committee discussed the GES Renovation project and funding that would be available if the board decides to move forward. The next Facilities and Transportation Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 4:45 p.m.

The Finance Committee met at 5:45 p.m. on October 12, 2022. The discussion on funding sources for the GES Renovation took place. The committee reviewed the Bills to Date for October, 2022 and the Treasurer's Report for September, 2022. Dr. Olson shared the FY23 Risk Management Plan. Mr. Koontz shared information from the Comptroller regarding the purchasing card limit, the revolving fund account, and the possible consolidation of bank accounts. The next Finance Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Superintendent Olson commended the principals for their hard work and dedication to Bond County CUSD #2. Principal's Day is on Friday, October 21, 2022 and Dr. Olson honored the principals with a round of applause and appreciation for being a great team of administrators to work with. .

National School Lunch Week was October 10-14, 2022. Dr. Olson thanked the Food Service employees and the mentioned the importance they play in serving children. They provide healthy meals, breakfast and lunch, for all students in the district. Their service to Bond County CUSD #2 is greatly appreciated.

Dr. Olson also honored school bus drivers of the district. National School Bus Safety Week is October 16-22, 2022 and bus drivers deserve to be recognized. Day in and day out, these drivers deliver kids safely to and from school. Their efforts of delivering students safely are worth celebrating.

CONSENT AGENDA

Consent agenda items were presented to the board for its approval:

A. Open Meeting Minutes of the September 21, 2022, Regular Board Meeting

B. October Expense Reimbursements

C. December Graduates

D. Individual Participation in IHSA Sponsored Events

E. Update to School Policy

F. Open New High School Activity Accounts: Music Boosters Account

Motion by Reavis, second by Simmonds, to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

BILLS

Motion by Zeeb, second by Frey, that the bills for the month of October, 2022 in the amount of $1,904,915.51 be approved as listed. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 7- 0.

FINANCE REPORT

Motion by Frey, second by Reavis, that the financial report for the month of September 2022, be approved as presented. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN

Motion by Frey, second by Reavis, to adopt the financial resolution presented in order to transfer funds in the amount of $100,000.00 from the Working Cash Fund to the Transportation Fund, effective October 1, 2022. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 7- 0.

AMOUNT FOR REVOLVING FUND

Motion by Zeeb, second by Simmonds, to approve the amount of $10,000 to be kept in the revolving fund account. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

DISTRICT GOALS

Motion by Zeeb, second by Frey, to approve the 2022-2023 District Goals as presented. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

2022-2023 RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN

Motion by Simmonds, second by Reavis, to approve the 2022-2023 Risk Management Plan as presented. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

TUITION WAIVER APPLICATION

Motion by Zeeb, second by Simmonds, to approve the waiver application to allow the District to charge less than 110% of the per capita tuition charge for non-resident children of full-time certified and non-certified employees of Bond County CUSD #2. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

PHASE 3 GES RENOVATION PROJECT

Motion by Simmonds, second by Frey, to approve to enter into contract with GRP Wegman as the performance contractor on Phase 3, the Greenville Elementary School Renovation Project, as proposed at a cost not to exceed $6,997,590. Roll call vote: Frey, no; Gerl, no; Prater, no; Reavis, no; Simmonds, yes; Workman, no; Zeeb, no. Motion failed 1-6.

RESOLUTION PROVIDING THE ISSUE OF BONDS

Motion by Workman, second by Reavis, to adopt a resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $5,500,000 General Obligation School Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2022, for the purpose of improving school sites and altering, repairing and equipping school buildings and facilities, providing for the pledge of certain revenues and the levy of taxes to pay the bonds and authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, no; Workman, yes; Zeeb, no. Motion carried 5-2.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Zeeb, second by Frey, that the board of education enter into executive meeting at 8:20 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; collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees; the purchase of lease of real property for the use of the District, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired; and the setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the District. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION MINUTES

Motion by Frey, second by Zeeb, that the board of education return to open session at 9:07 p.m. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Simmonds, second by Reavis, to approve the Executive Session Minutes from the September 21, 2022 regular school board meeting. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

RESIGNATION

Motion by Reavis, second by Frey, to accept the resignation of Chasity Farmer, Administrative Assistant at Greenville Elementary School, effective October 10, 2022. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

HARRIS PLACEMENT ON SALARY SCHEDULE

Motion by Zeeb, second by Simmonds, to approve the placement on the salary schedule for Kara Harris, BCCU #2 High School Principal to year 19. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

GOLDSBORO REFUND OF OVER DEDUCTED FICA PAYMENTS

Motion by Reavis, second by Gerl, to approve a refund of over-deducted FICA payments to Amanda Goldsboro, Teacher at Greenville Jr. High School. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

GES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Motion by Simmonds, second by Frey, to table the hiring of an Administrative Assistant at Greenville Elementary School for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

ATHLETIC COACHES

Motion by Zeeb, second by Reavis, to hire Eric Miller as the Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at Pocahontas Elementary School for the 2022-2023 school year. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

Motion by Simmonds, second by Frey, to hire Michelle Links as the Assistant Volleyball Coach at Pocahontas Elementary School for the 2022-2023 school year. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL DAILY HOURS

Motion by Zeeb, second by Gerl, to approve the changes in Non-Certified Personnel daily hours as presented in Appendix A. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Motion by Simmonds, second by Reavis, to approve the leave of absence for Molly Edwards, Student Support Specialist/Guidance Counselor at BCCU #2 High School, from November 25, 2022 until tentatively January 18, 2023. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

VOLUNTEERS

Motion by Simmonds, second by Frey, to approve leave of absence for Amy Alderman, 5th Grade Teacher at Greenville Elementary School, from tentatively December 5, 2022 until tentatively December 12, 2022. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

ADJOURN

Motion by Zeeb, second by Simmonds, to approve the following volunteers for the 2022-2023 school year as listed in Appendix B. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 7- 0.

Motion by Simmonds, second by Gerl, that the meeting be adjourned at 9:13 p.m. Roll call vote: Frey, yes; Gerl, yes; Prater, yes; Reavis, yes; Simmonds, yes; Workman, yes; Zeeb, yes. Motion carried 7-0.

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