South Central Reporter

Aviston Elementary School District 21 Board of Education met June 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. Call to Order - 7:00 pm

a. Roll Call

a. Members present: Kapp, Arentsen, Holtmann, Wilson, Jackson, Strubhart,

b. Members absent: Voss

c. Non-Members present: Superintendent Hamil, Principal Niemeyer, Lauren Maxwell, Tammy Kuper, Sarah O’Brien, Lisa Hamil, Mike Kampwerth, Kelly Kampwerth

b. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Public Comment/Recognition of Visitors/Good News report

a. Public Comment: None

b. Good News Report: Teacher mentor groups are scheduled to meet next week. Mrs. Zurliene and Mrs. Maxwell are hosting a science camp this week that have 43 students attending. Summer library hours have been well-attended on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The office team was commended for their organization of student registration this summer.

3. Motion to Amend the Agenda (if necessary)

a. None

4. Consent Agenda

a. Approve Minutes of Regular May Meeting

b. Approve Payment of Bills

c. Treasurer’s Report

a. Motion by Jackson, second by Kapp to approve the consent agenda items.

b. Roll Call: Kapp, aye; Arentsen, aye; Holtmann, aye; Wilson, aye; Jackson, aye; Strubhart, aye. None opposed. Voss absent

5. Public Hearing: Amended Budget Approval

a. Presentation of FY25 Amended Budget

b. Open Forum for Public Hearing of FY25 Amended Budget - No public comment.

c. Motion to Approve FY25 Amended Budget

i. Motion by Wilson, second by Strubhart to approve the FY25 amended budget as presented.

ii. Roll Call: Kapp, aye; Arentsen, aye; Holtmann, aye; Wilson, aye; Jackson, aye; Strubhart, aye. None opposed. Voss absent

d. Return to regular meeting.

6. Superintendent’s Report

a. Summer Maintenance Progress -The parking lot has been resealed and striped, acoustic panels are planned to be installed in the cafeteria over the summer. Poettker construction is scheduled to begin installing bollards and benches. The classrooms continue to be deep-cleaned and prepped.

b. Grant Update - The IDEA Flow-Through and Title grants applications are being submitted. Title grants total about $18,000 and the IDEA Flow-Through grants total approximately $78,000.

c. Open Positions Report- The expansion of kitchen/cafeteria services is prompting the hire of three new assistants. Interviews have been scheduled and recommendations for hire will be made next month. One special education position is open.

7. New Business

A. Student Pickup/Drop-Off Procedure

a. Motion by Strubhart, second by Wilson to approve the student pickup/drop-off procedure as revised and presented.

b. All in favor. None opposed. Voss absent

b. Resignation of Certified Employee

a. Motion by Kapp, second by Arentsen to accept the resignation of Brianne Kuhn as Special Education Teacher.

b. All in favor. None opposed. Voss absent

c. Consideration to Hire Non-Certified Personnel

a. Motion by Jackson, second by Wilson to hire Wesley Holtgrave as full-time evening custodian.

b. Roll Call: Kapp, aye; Arentsen, aye; Holtmann, aye; Wilson, aye; Jackson, aye; Strubhart, aye. None opposed. Voss absent

d. Consideration to Hire Extracurricular Personnel

a. Motion by Strubhart, second by Kapp to hire the following extracurricular personnel: Brandon Weathers, Head Softball Coach; Lauren Maxwell, Head Varsity Volleyball Coach; Sadie Buehne, Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach; Alyse Morris, Assistant Cross Country Coach

b. Roll Call: Kapp, aye; Arentsen, aye; Holtmann, aye; Wilson, aye; Jackson, aye; Strubhart, aye. None opposed. Voss absent

e. Non-Certified and Administrative Compensation

a. Motion by Strubhart, second by Arentsen to approve the following increases in compensation for FY26:

I. Paraprofessionals - $1 per hour

II. Secretarial Staff - $1 per hour

III. Kitchen Staff - $1 per hour

IV. Custodial Staff – $1 per hour

V. Bookkeeping Staff –$1 per hour

VI. Principal - Increase according to contractual retirement incentive

VI. Superintendent – 4%

b. Roll Call: Kapp, aye; Arentsen, aye; Holtmann, aye; Wilson, aye; Jackson, aye; Strubhart, aye. None opposed. Voss absent

8. **Closed Session - Closed session may be used to discuss contract negotiations, employee issues and other items as deemed necessary by the board and as approved in 5 ILCS 120/2 of the Open Meetings Act.

a. Motion by Strubhart, second by Kapp to enter closed session at 8:09 pm.

b. All in favor. None opposed. Voss absent.

c. Motion by Arentsen, second by Strubhart to return to open session at 10:07 pm.

d. All in favor. None opposed. Voss absent.

9. Adjournment

a. Motion by Jackson, second by Wilson to adjourn the June 18, 2025 regular meeting at 10:07 pm.

b. All in favor. None opposed. Voss absent.

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