West Central Community Unit School District 235 Board met Dec. 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The meeting was called to order by President Anderson at 6:00 pm in the Elementary Cafeteria. The following board members answered roll call: Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, absent; Spence, aye. President Anderson declared a quorum present. Also present were Superintendent Markey, B. Rees, J. Burns, K. Lafary, J. Kirby, K. Harrison, M. Frakes, C. Smith, W. Stewart and J. Shultz.
President Anderson then led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
GOOD NEWS ITEMS
Under good news items the following items were highlighted:
Kenna Armstrong was recognized for being named an Illinois State Scholar.
Board Member Arnold complimented Mr. Stewart, Miss Cory, and the music students for their outstanding performances at the three concerts. Enrollment in our music programs is increasing.
Board Member Spence complimented the artwork hanging in the hallways.
The elementary food drive has gotten off to a great start with over 1200 nonperishable food items being collected so far.
We have 19 families and 44 children enrolled in the Angel Tree program this holiday season. Thank you to everyone who supports this program.
In partnership with the Scholastic Book Club, the 4th grade students are collecting pajamas to donate to those in need. Scholastic donates a book for every pair of pajamas collected.
Freemie Shoemaker received Honorable Mention for the All-Hawkeye Boys Cross Country Team.
On Saturday, December 9, four members of the FFA competed in the IL State FFA Sales Career Development at Parkland Community College in Champaign, IL. The West Central team, made up of Nicholas Brokaw, Heidi Ford, Colyn Crane and Keaten Blevins, placed 8th out of 15 teams.
West Central junior football player Jenson Bowman was selected as a First Team Offensive Linemen by the Burlington Hawkeye newspaper.
APPROVE AGENDA
Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to approve the agenda with the following additions:
X. B. Business Curriculum/Teacher
Roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, absent; Spence, aye; Anderson, aye. Motion carried.
RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE REQUEST FOR PRESENTATION
There was no one present who wished to address the Board on any agenda items.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Spence, seconded by Clark to approve the consent agenda including the following items:
The minutes of the November 14, 2017 regular meeting, closed session minutes from November 14, 2017;
The payment of all bills and any additional bills that are received on or before December 20, 2017;
The November 2017 activity account summaries for West Central High School, West Central Middle School and West Central Elementary
School;
The Treasurer’s Report for November 2017
Roll call: Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, absent; Spence, aye; Anderson, abstained; Arnold, aye. Motion carried.
ACTION ITEMS
Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the West Central High School Graduation Ceremony to be held on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 2:00 pm. Roll call: Clark, aye; Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, absent; Spence, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Bigger, seconded by Spence to approve the lease of a JD 5085M tractor and a JD H260 loader from December 12, 2017 to December 12, 2018, for a total hourly amount of $20.00 per hour for 350 hours for a total lease amount of $7,000 as presented. Roll call: Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, absent; Spence, aye; Anderson, abstained; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the 2017 Tax Levy certificate calling for a total amount of $5,397,963, as presented. Roll call: Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, absent; Spence, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Arnold, seconded by Bigger to approve the IASB Starting Right: Team Relations Workshop documents which include Board Agreements and Next Steps for Board Improvement as presented. Roll call: Spence, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, absent. Motion carried.
Motion by Bigger, seconded by Spence to approve the Life/Safety Amendment to replace exterior lighting, gym lighting and phone system at West Central Middle School as presented. Roll call: Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, absent; Spence, aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Arnold, seconded by Bigger to approve the Life/Safety Amendment to replace the north campus exterior lighting and phone system, to replace elementary gym lighting and water fountains, elementary restroom work and high school courtyard tree removal as presented. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, absent; Spence, aye; Anderson, aye.
Motion carried.
Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve requests from Rebecca Gall and Kristen Sumpter to attend school half days during the second semester for the 2017-2018 school year as presented. Roll call: Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, absent; Spence, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye. Motion carried.
REPORTS
Under reports, the Board heard summaries from their written reports from the building principals, Mrs. Lafary, Mrs. Burns, Mr. Rees; a technology report from Mrs. Frakes; special education report from Mrs. Ayer and a report from District Athletic Director Mr. Kirby.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
The Board discussed selling the facility in Media and directed Superintendent Markey to begin the process. The Board discussed the need to have a Business curriculum and Business teacher at the high school and directed Superintendent Markey to post the position to see if we receive any potential candidates.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Board members were asked to contact Superintendent Markey with any future agenda items.
PERSONNEL ACTION
Motion by Arnold, seconded by Clark to approve the request for medical leave for Tamyra Rankin as presented. Roll call: Lumbeck, absent; Spence, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, absent. Motion carried.
Motion by Arnold, seconded by Bigger to employ Susan Pratt as a long-term substitute for Tamyra Rankin while she is on medical leave as presented pending completion of all pre-employment requirements. Roll call: Spence, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, absent. Motion carried.
Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to accept the resignation of Jackie Hennenfent as West Central Middle School Cheerleading Coach with thanks for her service as presented. Roll call: Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, absent; Spence, aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Bigger, seconded by Spence to employ Amy Gipe as the West Central Middle School Cheerleading Coach for the 2017-2018 school year as presented pending completion of all pre-employment requirements. Roll call: Lenahan, absent; Lumbeck, absent; Spence, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye. Motion carried.
FUTURE MEETING DATE
The Board was reminded that the next regular Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. The regular January Board Meeting will begin at 6:00 pm and will be held in the elementary cafeteria. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to adjourn at 6:31 pm. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
THESE MINUTES ARE APPROVED AS WRITTEN THIS 17th DAY OF JANUARY 2018.
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