Hillsboro Community School District 3 Board of Education met June 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1) A regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by President Matt Lentz, at the Hillsboro Unit Office at 7:00 p.m. The following board members were present: Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, John Lentz, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby.
2) Agenda Item 2.0. Good News Reports
Superintendent Powell gave a brief update on summer school. Everything is going well and lots of progress being made.
HJHS Principal VanGiesen introduced student Jaida Linn. She is the 8th grade IESA State Champion in high jump.
3) Agenda Item 3.0 Consent Agenda
3.1 Approval of Regular Session Minutes from May 9, 2023
President Lentz asked for additions or corrections to the May 9, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes. There were none.
3.2 Approval of Executive Session Minutes from May 9, 2023
President Lentz asked for additions or corrections to the May 9, 2023, Executive Session Meeting Minutes. There were none.
3.3 Approval of Minutes from Building and Grounds Committee Meeting June 1, 2023
President Lentz asked for additions or corrections to the June 1, 2023, Building and Grounds Committee Meeting Minutes. There were none.
3.4 Review and Approval of Payables
President Lentz asked for questions or comments. There were none.
3.5 Financial Report
President Lentz 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:. Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, John Lentz, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 7-0.
4) Agenda Item 4.0 Recognition of Audience
No cards were submitted.
5) Agenda Item 5.0 Old Business
5.1 FY 23 Amended Budget
Superintendent Powell stated at the May meeting there are a few changes to the budget that are significant enough requiring an amendment. The $7.5 million in revenue from the bond sales needs to be added into the Working Cash Fund. The Capital Improvement Fund is over budget and needs adjusted. The Transportation Fund needs to reflect the $354,000 lease from the recent purchase of 3 new buses.
Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to approve the FY23 Amended Budget as presented. On roll call the following voted yes:. Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, John Lentz, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 7-0.
5.2 Update on Summer Maintenance and Construction Projects
Superintendent Powell reported the library remodel at Beckemeyer is underway. The new roadway at HHS has started. The old Ag shop at HHS is being updated. The track and field events at HHS have been resurfaced.
6) Agenda Item 6.0 New Business
6.1 Consideration and Award of Commercial Insurance Renewal
Superintendent Powell stated there is a significant increase of 24%. With the market and pending litigation, the district likely would not have gotten any additional bids. He is recommending renewal of the coverage.
Motion made by John Lentz, seconded by Nathan Kirby to approve the Commercial Insurance Renewal in the amount of $325,176. On roll call the following voted yes:. Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, John Lentz, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 7-0.
6.2 Consideration of Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Hillsboro for School Resource Officer
Superintendent Powell is recommending approval of the agreement with the City of the Hillsboro for the School Resource Officer. The district would be responsible for 75% of the cost of said officer (approx. $45,000). The district would also be partnering with the City in order to purchase a law enforcement vehicle.
Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by John Lentz to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Hillsboro for School Resource Officer. On roll call the following voted yes:. Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, John Lentz, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 7-0.
7) Agenda Item 7.0 Communication
There was none.
8) Agenda Item 8.0 Executive Session
Motion made by Nathan Kirby and seconded by John Lentz to move into Executive Session at 7:21 p.m. for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. Voice vote. Motion carried.
Motion by Mike Cerutti and seconded by Nathan Kirby to move out of Executive session at 8:46 p.m. Voice vote. Motion carried.
9) Agenda Item 9.0 Action Items Resulting from Executive Session
9.1 Compensation of Specific Employees and Groups
Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to approve salaries and wages as presented. On roll call the following voted yes:. Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, John Lentz, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 7-0.
9.2 Acceptance of Letter of Resignation of Teachers Aides
Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to approve the resignation of Teachers Aides Rachelle Dewerff and Veronica Groom. On roll call the following voted yes:. Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, John Lentz, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 7-0.
9.3 Acceptance of Letter of Resignation of Boys Tennis Coach
Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to approve the resignation of boys' tennis coach Fred Butler. Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, John Lentz, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 7-0.
9.4 Acceptance of Letter of Intent to Retire from Licensed Teacher
Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to approve the letter of intent to retire from Teacher Stephanie Paden effective immediately. Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, John Lentz, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby.
Motion carried 7-0.
9.5 Acceptance of Resignation of Bus Driver
Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to approve the resignation of Bus Driver April Pier. Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, John Lentz, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 7-0.
9.6 Employment of Assistant High School Boys Basketball Coach
Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to approve the employment of Assistant High School Boys Basketball Coach Drake Paden. Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, John Lentz, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 7-0.
9.7 Employment of High School Assistant Softball Coach
Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to approve the employment of High School Assistant Softball Coach Lauryn Tuetken. Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, John Lentz, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby.
Motion carried 7-0.
9.8 Approval of Volunteer Volleyball Coach
Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to approve Rachel Puckett as HHS Girls Volunteer Volleyball Coach. Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, John Lentz, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 7-0.
9.9 Employment of High School AP Computer Teacher
Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to approve the employment of Jim Hewitt as High School AP Computer Teacher. Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, John Lentz, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 7-0.
9.10 Employment of High School Science Teacher
Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to approve the employment of Emma Dixon as High School Science Teacher. Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, John Lentz, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 7-0.
9.11 Employment of High School Math Teacher
No action taken.
9.12 Employment of School Nurse
Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to approve the employment of School Nurse Adreanne Cruthis. Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, John Lentz, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 7-0.
9.13 Employment of Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor
Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to approve the employment of Ashley Schmidt as Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor. Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, John Lentz, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 7-0.
9.14 Re-employment of Spring Coaches and Student Group Sponsors
Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to approve the employment of all Spring Coaches at HHS and HJHS. Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, John Lentz, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 7-0.
10) 10.0 Adjournment.
Motion by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 p.m. Voice vote. Motion carried.
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