Jacksonville School District No. 117 Board of Education met Thursday, Oct. 13.
The Jacksonville District #117 Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month.
Here are the minutes as provided by Jacksonville School District No. 117:
Jacksonville School District 117 Board of Education Emergency October 13, 2016
The Board of Education of Jacksonville School District 117 met in Emergency Session on Thursday, October 13, 2016, beginning at 5:30 PM at the Central Office. Members present at roll call were Mr. Beard, Mr. Cantrell, Mr. Lonergan, Mrs. Maul, Ms. Wagner and Mrs. White. Also in attendance were Superintendent, Steve Ptacek, Assistant Superintendent, Dana Kinley, and Chief Financial Officer, Jamie Hadjan.
RECEPTION OF VISITORS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS - None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Ms. Wagner moved, seconded by Mr. Cantrell to approve the agenda as presented. Roll: Wagner, Cantrell, Lonergan, White, Maul and Beard. Nay; None.
ACTION ITEMS
Consideration of Board Member Resignation – Mr. Cantrell moved, seconded by Mr. Lonergan to accept the resignation of Board Member Cheryl Ballard effective September 27, 2016, with regret. Roll: Cantrell, Lonergan, White, Maul, Wagner and Beard. Nay; None.
Discussion – Mr. Beard suggested that the press release be sent immediately and that applications should be due no later than the end of the day on October 25, 2016. The Board discussed the possibility of appointing a committee to conduct the interviews as not everyone is available on the 26th. The Special Meeting on October 26th will begin at 5:00 pm at the Central Office for the purpose of conducting interviews for the vacant board seat. The meeting will include an action item to appoint the new member. If the decision is not made that night, the vote could be moved to November 2, 2016. The Board should provide a reason or reasons why a particular person is chosen. Superintendent Ptacek recommended that the Board appoint someone who truly only wants to serve temporarily. By doing so, the public would have a voice in electing a permanent member.
President Beard advised that the press release should include all requirements listed in the School Code.
Mrs. White reported that she has accepted an early retirement buy-out from her employer and she will be moving out of the county. She did not know when the move would take place but she will be working until June 30, 2016.
ADJOURNMENT – Mr. Cantrell moved, seconded by Mr. Lonergan to adjourn the meeting at 6:15pm. Roll: Cantrell, Lonergan, Maul, Wagner, White and Beard. Nay; None.
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