Wesclin Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met Aug. 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. Regular Meeting
A. Roll Call
The Board of Education of Wesclin Community School District # 3, Clinton and St. Clair Counties, Illinois, met in a special session at the hour of 6:00 p.m., at the Wesclin High School in said district.
At the above-named time and place there were present the following officers and members of the Board:
Aaron Hoerchler, President: Present
Paul Josias, Vice President: Present
Tina Litteken, Treasurer: Present
Connie Elmore, Secretary: Present
Matt Fridley: Absent
Jeff Stroot: Present
Zach Peters: Absent
A quorum of the Board members being present, the current president called the meeting to order and declared the Board to be in session for the transaction of business.
Administrators present:
Jennifer Filyaw, Superintendent: Present
Jamey Rahm: Present
Angela Woll: Present
Zack Huels: Present
Patrick Weathers: Present
Jamie Pence: Absent
B. Agenda modification
Motion made by Tina Litteken seconded by Paul Josias to approve agenda as presented and add action item C.
Vote: Connie Elmore-aye, Aaron Hoerchler-aye, Paul Josias-aye, Tina Litteken-aye, Jeff Stroot-aye.
Motion passes 5-0
II. Public Comments:
A. None
III. Items Requiring Board of Education Action
A. 2022/2023 Learning Plan
Motion by Connie Elmore seconded by Jeff Stroot to approve the 2022-2023 Learning Plan.
Vote: Connie Elmore-aye, Aaron Hoerchler-aye, Paul Josias-aye, Tina Litteken-aye, Jeff Stroot-aye.
Motion passes 5-0
B. Maintenance Grant – Trenton Elementary Playground Drainage Project
Motion by Tina Litteken seconded by Connie Elmore to approve KRB Excavating for Trenton Elementary School Health Life Safety/Maintenance Grant playground drainage project for $73,825.
Vote: Connie Elmore-aye, Aaron Hoerchler-aye, Paul Josias-aye, Tina Litteken-aye, Jeff Stroot-aye.
Motion passes 5-0
C. Officials Pay
Motion by Tina Litteken seconded by Paul Josias to approve the rate increases for athletic officials as itemized.
Vote: Connie Elmore-aye, Aaron Hoerchler-aye, Paul Josias-aye, Tina Litteken-aye, Jeff Stroot-aye.
Motion passes 5-0
D. Consent Agenda
Hires:
Kristal Lewis – We are recommending Mrs. Lewis as a kindergarten teacher in the district.
Cory Williamson – We are recommending Mr. Williamson as a teacher aide in the district
Lori Brandmeyer – We are recommending Mrs. Brandmeyer as a teacher aide in the district.
Jodie Matheis: We are recommending Mrs. Matheis as the secretary at Trenton Elementary School.
Jessica Ottensmeier – We are recommending Mrs. Ottensmeier as a full-time interpreter for the district.
Heather Klein – We are recommending Dr. Klein as a Class of 2026 sponsor.
Rebecca Musso – We are recommending Mrs. Musso as a Class of 2026 sponsor.
Jessica Pilgreen – We are recommending Dr. Pilgreen as a class of 2023 sponsor.
Leave Without Pay
Erin Davis – Mrs. Davis is requesting 2 days without pay to attend a trip with her family.
Resignation
Lisa Hamil – Mrs. Hamil is resigning her position as part time prek teacher.
Jon Bagby – Mr. Bagby is resigning his position as high school Spanish teacher.
Brandon Murphy – Mr. Murphy is resigning his position as high school track coach.
Brady Moore – Mr. Moore is resigning his position as a teacher aide in the district.
Motion by Tina Litteken seconded by Connie Elmore to approve consent agenda as presented.
Vote: Connie Elmore-aye, Aaron Hoerchler-aye, Paul Josias-aye, Tina Litteken-aye, Jeff Stroot-aye.
Motion passes 5-0
E. New Baden Principal
Motion by Tina Litteken seconded by Jeff Stroot to extend a contract offer to Patrick Weathers as the New Baden Elementary School Principal.
Vote: Connie Elmore-aye, Aaron Hoerchler-aye, Paul Josias-aye, Tina Litteken-aye, Jeff Stroot-aye.
Motion passes 5-0
IV. Adjournment:
It was moved by Paul Josias seconded by Jeff Stroot that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting was adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
Vote: Connie Elmore-aye, Aaron Hoerchler-aye, Paul Josias-aye, Tina Litteken-aye, Jeff Stroot-aye.
Motion passes 5-0
https://www.wesclin.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Board%20of%20Education%7CAgenda%20and%20Minutes
