South Central Reporter

Mt. Olive Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met May 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Board of Education met in regular session on May 15, 2024 in the library. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Brunnworth. Present at roll call were Brunnworth, Essington, Knes, Osmoe, Remer, and Skertich. Also present were Superintendent Kelly, Secretary Butler, Principal Scheller, Terry Swenson, Adam Henningsen, John Hanafin, Nikki Garrels, Melody Vazzi, Brian Vazzi, Danielle Cox, Tanner Milkovich, Dawn Kehrer, Joe Kehrer, Richard Carlile, Kim Carlile, Matt DeVries, Jimmie Carle, Stephanie Carle, Amanda Osmoe, Jennifer Stockstill, Eric Braasch, Matt Santel, and Paul Puricelli.

Motion by Remer, seconded by Knes to adopt the agenda and approve the minutes of the regular board meeting of April 17, 2024. All ayes. Motion carried.

Recognition, comments, and correspondence from employees and public:

A. Board Norms: Follow chain of command, assume positive intent, and mutual respect.

B. Board Values: Integrity, mutual respect, and excellence.

C. Board Priorities: Culture, academic performance, facilities (with a focus on safety), and finances.

D. IEA Honors Educators – Congrats to our nominees: Mrs. Nikki Katich and Mrs. Linelle Vieregge.

E. Congratulations to Mr. Harmon for the Madison Communications Teacher of the Year Award

F. Eric Braasch, representative from Dimond Brothers Insurance, presented the upcoming 24-25 insurance renewal

G. Brian Vazzi spoke to the board regarding soccer

Motion by Osmoe, seconded by Knes to enter into closed session at 7:35 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 Osmoe to return to open session at 8:16 p.m. Roll call: 6 ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Knes, seconded by Skertich to approve the bills and activity accounts as presented. Roll call: 6 ayes. Motion carried.

Financial Report for April 2024:

Mrs. Kelly reported the Education Fund is sitting at $2,006,002.27. The Building Fund is at $566,827.12. The Bond and Interest Fund is at $67,363.84. The Transportation Fund balance is $414,039.83. The IMRF Fund is at $192,481.07. Site and Construction is at $281,333.29. The Working Cash Fund is at $209,510.06. Tort Immunity Fund is $231,410.38. Life Safety balance is $134,109.39. The total of all funds is $4,103,077.25 and the Operating Fund balance is at $3,196,379.28.

Budget Report: Revenues vs. Expenditures for April 2024:

Education Fund: 93% vs. 77%

Building Fund: 105% vs. 79%

Bond & Interest: 74% & 6%

Transportation Fund: 106% vs. 110%

IMRF: 103% vs. 71%

Site & Construction: 103% & 70%

Working Cash: 113% & 0%

Tort Immunity: 103% vs. 96%

Life Safety: 111% & 99%

Motion by Osmoe, seconded by Essington to approve the financial report and the budget report for April 2024. All ayes. Motion carried.

Principals’ Reports:

Mrs. Scheller reported the following:

• May 4th was the IESA Jr. High track and field sectional meet. At that meet 8 students qualified for the state meet that was held on May 10th and 11th. Those students are:

o 7th grade-Alena Graham: 100 and 400. Alena placed third in the 100 and was the state champion and new state record holder in the 400.

o 8th grade-Kenley Embry: 200

o 7th grade-Cole Fenton: High Jump

o 8th-grade boys 4x100 relay: Tanner Milkovich, Sean O’Keefe, Max Durbin, Sean Ussery, and Dylan DeVries

• May 9th was the band concert. It was well attended and Mr. Harmon and the students did a fantastic job.

• May 10th was Pre-K transition day. Students going to kindergarten next year attended school for the day as a kindergartener.

• May 13th we had our AR Recess Day. Students go a minute of extra recess for every AR point they earned by reading books and taking tests. This year we had a lot of students get a lot of points.

• May 13th junior high sports awards ceremony was held.

• May 14th we had a great turnout for Pre-K graduation.

• May 15th junior high awards and 8th grade promotion was held.

• May 15th was the elementary end of the year field day. I would like to thank all the teachers and parents who volunteered for making it a fun successful day for our students.

• May 15th final report cards were sent home with students.

Dr. Kelly reported the following:

• Mr. Martin and I completed exit interviews with 13 seniors. They all had very positive things to say about our school district.

• Chloe Green made it to state for track this year in shotput.

• Softball won their game Monday, but lost Tuesday.

• Boys track sectionals is tonight in Carlinville.

• Baseball plays Pana on Thursday in Gillespie.

• May 11th was our graduation ceremony. There were 14 graduates. Mr. Simmons and Mr. Lesko did a great job with all of the coordinating and managing of events for our seniors.

Superintendent’s Report:

Dr. Kelly reported the following:

A. Informational Items

1. Insurance

Assured Partners has our open enrollment up and running. We are offering United Healthcare for our medical insurance and Principal insurance for dental, vision, and life.

2. HVAC Automation Bids

The opening for the HVAC automation bids will be held on May 20th.

3. S&P Rating Call

Our school district received an A rating. The plan is to sell bonds by Memorial Day.

4. ESSER Funding

We have about $9,000 left to spend in our ESSER grant this fiscal year. We plan to spend it on an ENTEC needlepoint bipolar ionization product that will purify one of our HVAC systems.

Unfinished Business:

Motion by Brunnworth, seconded by Knes to approve the 2024-2025 Mt. Olive High School Handbook. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Knes, seconded by Essington to approve the 2024-2025 Mt. Olive CUSD #5 Before and After School Activities Program Guide. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Skertich, seconded by Knes to approve the 2024-2025 Mt. Olive CUSD #5 Coaching Handbook. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Remer, seconded by Osmoe to approve the 2024-2025 Mt. Olive CUSD #5 Extracurricular Activity Handbook. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Brunnworth, seconded by Essington to approve the Glandt Roofing Contract. Roll call: 6 ayes. Motion carried.

New Business:

Dr. Kelly presented the amended budget for the 2023-2024 school year. I am proposing to decrease fund 30 total revenue and increase fund 40 and fund 90 expenses.

Motion by Skertich, seconded by Knes to approve the resolution for sale of surplus property. Roll call: 6 ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Essington, seconded by Knes to approve Mt. Olive Elementary School in the IESA for the 24-25 school year. Roll call: 6 ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Osmoe, seconded by Remer to approve the coop agreement with Litchfield School District for Jr. High baseball and softball (Mt. Olive is the host). All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Skertich, seconded by Essington to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement for Shared Educational Services Project with the Panhandle School District. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Brunnworth, seconded by Osmoe to approve the 24-25 EBF Plan (District Improvement Plan). All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Skertich, seconded by Knes to approve the 24-25 Consolidated District Plan. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Essington, seconded by Knes to approve that June 19 (Juneteenth) will be a paid holiday for all employees scheduled to work on that day in accordance with the state holiday. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Skertich, seconded by Knes to approve the 24-25 janitorial bid items and specs. Roll call: 6 ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Essington, seconded by Brunnworth to approve the resignation of Casey Davis as high school pep club sponsor at the end of the 23-24 school year. All ayes. Motion carried.

Dr. Kelly presented the new MOHS courses for the 24-25 school year.

Motion by Osmoe, seconded by Knes to amend the 23-24 school calendar. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Essington, seconded by Remer to amend the 24-25 school calendar. All ayes. Motion carried.

The Board discussed extracurricular activity options.

Motion by Osmoe, seconded by Skertich to enter into closed session at 9:02 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 Brunnworth to return to open session at 9:36 p.m. Roll call: 6 ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Essington, seconded by Knes to hire Shelby Curtis as the Mt. Olive CUSD #5 Student Services Coordinator for the 24-25 school year pending licensure and a successful background check. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Remer, seconded by Osmoe to hire Matthew Bywater as summer maintenance worker for a total of 30 hours per week. The rate of pay will be $14 per hour. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Essington, seconded by Skertich to approve the resignation of Hannah Korunka, assistant cheer coach. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Osmoe, seconded by Brunnworth to approve maternity leave for Casey Davis starting August 12, 2024 with a tentative return date of September 30, 2024. All ayes. Motion carried.

The next regular board meeting will be at 7:05 pm on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in the school library at 804 West Main St., Mt. Olive, IL following the Public Hearing for the 23-24 Budget Amendment at 7:00 p.m.

Motion by Skertich, seconded by Osmoe to adjourn at 9:39 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.

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