New Berlin CUSD No. 16 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 19.
Here are the minutes as provided by New Berlin CUSD No. 16:
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #16 NEW BERLIN, ILLINOIS September 19, 2016
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
President Alexander opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Alexander called the Regular Board Meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with Members Gordon, Burns, Crews, Wyatt, Williams and Wilson present.
SCHEDULED AUDIENCE/PUBLIC COMMENT There were no individuals scheduled for audience comment. Tim Williams signed in for public comment.
CONSENT AGENDA No adjustments to the agenda were presented.
Rich Hooper, from LMHN Ltd, presented a summary of his findings from the financial audit that took place prior to the beginning of the school year.
President Alexander called the Budget Hearing to order at 6:46p.m. Roll call was taken. Seeing no comments, a motion was made to close the Budget Hearing, at 6:47p.m. by Member Gordon and seconded by Member Burns. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote, 7-0.
A motion was made by Member Burns and seconded by Member Wyatt to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote, 7-0.
REPORTS:
The High School Principal reported that Ms. Loulousis, for the second year in a row, was awarded the APA Internship. She will work several weeks in a research lab and will present findings at a national convention. She also reported that the FFA placed first in State at the horse judging contest on Saturday.
The Junior High Principal reported that at least 87% of High School students are participating in activities at some level.
Physical Education teachers Mr. Binkley, Mr. McClarey and Mr. Seitzinger conducted their presentation on how they, along with Mr. Woodside, have developed the District’s physical education curriculum to align with the state requirements.
Superintendent gave his monthly report on the following items:
1. Scheduled Audience Comment
2. Annual Financial Reported Presentation
3. Student Activity Account for Class of 2020
4. Sport Rules (JB Girls Basketball, 6-12 Boys Basketball, and Wrestling) 2016-2017
5. FFA National Convention Trip
6. Fundraising Requests
7. Budget Presentation/Budget Hearing/FY17 Final Budget
8. Application for Recognition of Schools 2016-2017
9. First Reading of Policy Updates/Revisions/New Policies for 2:70, 2:70 (E), 2:120 (E-1), 2:120 (E-2), 2:240- (E-1), 2:240-(E-2), 2:270, 6:100, 7:10-E, 7:270, 8:90, & 8:110 (no action required)
10. Second Reading of Policy 2:140
11. 5 year review of policy 1:10, 1:20, 1:30, 2:10, 2:130, 3:10, 3:30, 4:80, 5:150, 6:255, 6:260, 7:280, & 7:285 for no changes and update date of adoption
12. Assessment Data 1
3. Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits FY16 Report
14. Personnel Consent Agenda-Employment of new staff; Employment of current staff; Termination; Resignations; Reductions
15. Miscellaneous
OLD BUSINESS: No old business was discussed
NEW BUSINESS:
A motion was made by Member Gordon and seconded by Member Wilson to approve the Student Activity Account for Class 2020, as presented. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote, 7-0.
A motion was made by Member Burns and seconded by Member Wyatt to approve the Junior High Girls Basketball Rules (16-17), as presented. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote, 7-0.
A motion was made by Member Gordon and seconded by Member Wyatt to approve the Boys Basketball 6th grade-12th grade Rules (16-17), as presented. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote, 7-0.
A motion was made by Member Gordon and seconded by Member Wilson to approve the Wrestling Rules (16-17), as presented. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote, 7-0. Member Burns abstained from the vote.
A motion was made by Member Burns and seconded by President Alexander to approve the Band/Choir Fundraiser 16- 17, as presented. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote, 7-0.
A motion was made by Member Burns and seconded by Member Wilson to approve the FFA National Convention Trip, as presented. The motion passed on a roll call vote, 6-1, with Member Williams voting no.
A motion was made by Member Burns and seconded by Member Wyatt to approve the NBE Annual Fall Fundraiser, as presented. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote, 7-0.
A motion was made by Member Wyatt and seconded by Member Burns to approve the FY17 Final Budget (2016-2017), as presented. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote, 7-0.
A motion was made by Member Gordon and seconded by Member Alexander to approve the Application of Recognition of Schools (2016-2017), as presented. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote, 7-0.
The First Reading of Policy/Updates/Revisions/New Policies for 2:70, 2:70 (E), 2:120 (E-1), 2:120 (E-2), 2:240-(E-1), 2:240-(E-2), 2:270, 6:100, 7:10-E, 7:270, 8:90, & 8:110 was presented. There was no action as this was a first reading for the policies.
A motion was made by Member Gordon and seconded by Member Burns to approve the Second reading of Policy 2:140, as presented. The motion passed on a roll call vote, 6-1, with Member Williams voting no.
A motion was made by Member Gordon and seconded by Member Wyatt to approve the 5 Year review of Policy 1:10, 1:20, 1:30, 2:10, 2:130, 3:10, 3:30, 4:80, 5:150, 6:255, 6:260, 7:280, & 7:285 for no changes and update date of adoption, as presented. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote, 7-0.
A motion was made by Member Gordon and seconded by Member Alexander to approve the Personnel Consent Agenda, as presented, pending proper certifications and/or requirements
(Chelsey Jennings-pt nurse, Shelly Bandelow-pre-K coordinator, Diane Savant- aide, Danielle Menser-aide, Delbert Lackscheide-bus driver, Brittany Estes-bus monitor, Nancy Klespitz-bus monitor, Dana Patterson-Volunteer JH Asst. Cheer Coach) The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote, 7-0.
A motion was made by Member Wyatt and seconded by Member Gordon to approve the destroying of Executive session tape(s) of February, 2015. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote, 7-0.
A motion was made at 7:27p.m. by Member Gordon and seconded by Member Alexander to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote, 7-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:27p.m.
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