South Central Reporter

Hillsboro Community School District 3 Board of Education met July 9.

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, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. John Lentz was absent.

2) Agenda Item 2.0. Good News Reports

No news to report.

3) Agenda Item 3.0 Consent Agenda

3.1 Approval of Regular Session Minutes from June 11, 2024

President Lentz asked for additions or corrections to the June 11, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes. There were none.

3.2 Approval of Executive Session Minutes from June 11, 2024

President Lentz asked for additions or corrections to the June 11, 2024, Executive Session Meeting Minutes. There were none.

3.3 Review and Approval of Payables

President Lentz asked for questions or comments. Superintendent Powell asked for approval on pay request #8 to O'Shea Builders in the amount of $1,460,052.07.

3.4 Financial Report

President Lentz asked for questions or comments. There were none.

Consent Agenda Vote.

Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to approve the consent agenda as presented. On roll call the following voted yes: Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 6-0.

4) Agenda Item 4.0 Recognition of Audience

No cards submitted.

5) Agenda Item 5.0 Old Business

5.1 Consideration of Change Order(s) on High School Construction Project

Superintendent Powell is requesting approval on the high school construction project change order switching from a vinyl tile to porcelain tile.

Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to approve the change order as presented in the amount of $40,617.35. On roll call the following voted yes: Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 6-0.

5.2 Discussion of Round 2 of the Energy Transmission Community Grant

Superintendent Powell announced the district has been selected for Round 2 of the Energy Transition Community Grant in the amount of $4,318,523.00. Mr. Powell along with the Building and Grounds Committee have been working on plans to use the funds to support a number of facility improvement projects. Some suggested projects are: new bleachers and an outdoor classroom space at Beckemeyer Elementary School, an improved intercom system at Coffeen Early Childhood Center, an updated media center at Hillsboro Junior High, minor exterior work at the Unit Office, and concrete flatwork throughout the District. Additionally, the District plans to use the grant funds to support the continued improvements at Hillsboro High School. The district currently has $2.3 million in working cash funds and $600,000 in health/life safety allocated to the construction project. Superintendent Powell is suggesting using $3 million of the transition grant towards the high school project leaving the working cash fund and health/life safety funds available for future use. President Lentz asked for questions or comments from the public, there were none.

6) Agenda Item 6.0 New Business

6.1 Consideration of Approval of Overnight FFA Trips

High School FFA is requesting approval for overnight trips for National Convention in Indianapolis and Leadership Camp in Monticello.

Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to approve the overnight FFA trips as presented. On roll call the following voted yes: Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 6-0.

7) Agenda Item 7.0 Communication

There was none.

8) Agenda Item 8.0 Executive Session

Motion made by Nathan Kirby and seconded by Kassie Greenwood to move into Executive Session at 7:19 p.m. for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. Voice vote. Motion carried.

Motion by Nathan Kirby and seconded by Kassie Greenwood to move out of Executive session at 8:32 p.m. Voice Vote. Motion carried.

9) Agenda Item 9.0 Action Items Resulting from Executive Session

9.1 Acceptance of Registration of Teaching Assistant

Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to approve the resignation of Teaching Assistant Lilly Tedrick effective immediately. Voice vote. Motion carried 6-0.

9.2 Employment of 12-Month Secretary at HHS

Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to approve the employment of Mindi Armbruster as 12-month secretary at HHS. On roll call the following voted yes: Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 6-0.

9.3 Employment of Seasonal Secretary at HHS

Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to approve the employment of Sandy Martincic as seasonal secretary at HHS. On roll call the following voted yes: Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 6-0.

9.4 Approval of Compensation of Non-Union Employees

Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to approve the compensation of non-union employees as presented. On roll call the following voted yes: Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 7-0.

9.5 Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Hillsboro Unit Education Association

Motion made by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Hillsboro Unit Education Association. On roll call the following voted yes: Matt Lentz, Brian Patton, Blake Furness, Kassie Greenwood, Mike Cerutti, and Nathan Kirby. Motion carried 6-0.

10) Agenda Item

10.0 Adjournment.

Motion by Nathan Kirby, seconded by Kassie Greenwood to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m. Voice vote. Motion carried.

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