The West Central Community Unit School District 235 Board of Education met Dec. 14 to approve graduation ceremonies.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #235 HELD IN THE ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA ON DECEMBER 14, 2016.
The meeting was called to order by President Brent at 6:00 pm in the Elementary Cafeteria. The following Board members answered roll call: Anderson, aye; Arnold, absent; Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye. President Brent declared a quorum present. Also present were P. Markey, J. Burns, K. Lafary, J. Kirby, C. Conlee, J. Pilger, S. Ayer, M. Frakes, and N. Clark.
President Brent then led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
GOOD NEWS ITEMS Under good news items the following items were highlighted:
• Mr. Buss commented that the elementary school, middle school, and high school music programs were extremely well done.
• The elementary has collected 922 nonperishable items for their food drive. These items will be donated to FOCC.
• The elementary worked with community members on an Angel Tree project. This year they were able to assist 19 families and 44 students.
APPROVE AGENDA Motion by Anderson, seconded by White to approve the agenda as presented. Roll call: Arnold, absent; Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye. Motion carried.
RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE REQUEST FOR PRESENTATION No one wished to address the Board on any agenda items.
CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Buss, seconded by Lumbeck to approve the consent agenda including the following items:
• The minutes of the regular meeting of November 15, 2016, closed session minutes from November 15, 2016;
• The payment of all bills and several additional bills;
• The November 2016 activity account summaries for West Central High School, West Central Middle School and West Central Elementary School;
• The Treasurer’s Report for November 2016; Roll call: Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, absent. Motion carried.
ACTION ITEMS Motion by Anderson, seconded by Lenahan the Board approve the West Central High School Graduation Ceremony be held on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at 2:00 pm. Roll call: Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, absent; Brent, aye; Buss, aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Buss, seconded by White to approve the lease of a JD 5058M tractor and a JD H260 loader from December 12, 2016 to December 11, 2017, for a total hourly lease amount of $19.00 per hour for 350 hours for a total lease amount of $6,650 as presented. Roll call: Lumbeck, aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, absent; Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Buss, to approve the 2016 Tax Levy with a total extension of $5,141,459 as presented. Roll call: White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, absent; Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Lumbeck, seconded by Buss, the Board approve a bid from Brian Kane in the amount of $653.01 and a contract for the sale of four District-owned lots in Stronghurst as presented. Roll call: Anderson, abstained; Arnold, absent; Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye. Motion carried.
REPORTS The Board heard an update from Superintendent Markey regarding bullying reporting and procedures.
The Board heard a report from Superintendent Markey and Elementary Principal Kathy Lafary on the Preschool for All Expansion Grant available through the ROE.
Jodi Arnold entered the meeting at 6:40 pm.
The Board heard summaries from their written reports from the building principals, Mrs. Lafary, Mrs. Burns; a technology report from Mrs. Frakes; a special education report from Mrs. Ayer; and a report from District Athletic Director Mr. Kirby.
DISCUSSION ITEMS There were no discussion items on the agenda.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were no future agenda items identified by the Board.
CLOSED SESSION Motion by Anderson, seconded by Buss to adjourn to closed meeting to discuss personnel (administrative salaries, the appointment, employment, or dismissal of an employee or officer, negotiations, the compensation, discipline, and performance of specific employees) at 6:59 pm. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye. Motion carried.
The Board took a short break and reconvened in the Unit Office Conference room at 7:05 pm. Roll call: Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye.
Motion by Lumbeck, seconded by Anderson to return to open meeting at 8:04 pm. Roll call: Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Brent, aye.
The Board took a short break and reconvened in the elementary cafeteria at 8:07 pm. Roll call: Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye.
ACTION FOLLOWING CLOSED Motion by Buss, seconded by Anderson the Board accept the resignation of Carrie Reece as a District Associate effective December 20, 2016 with thanks for her service. Roll call: Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Brent, aye; Buss, aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Lumbeck, seconded by Arnold, the Board approve the transfer of Sarah Hull from a part-time Title I Associate to a full-time District Associate per the WCATS contract as presented. Roll call: Lumbeck, aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Arnold, the Board approve the employment of Samantha Kimmey as a SAT Prep Course Instructor with a $1,000 stipend as presented. Roll call: White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Buss, seconded by White, the Board approve the employment of James Black as a SAT Prep Course Instructor with a $1,000 stipend as presented. Roll call: Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Lenahan, the Board approve the employment of Charlie Huss as a custodian per the WCATS contract as presented. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye. Motion carried.
Motion by White, seconded by Anderson, the Board accept the resignation of Samantha Kimmey, as a West Central High School Girls’ Track Coach with thanks for her service as presented. Roll call: Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by White, the Board approve the employment of Jon Steben as a West Central Middle School student council sponsor as per the WCATS contract as presented. Roll call: Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Brent, aye. Motion carried.
FUTURE MEETING DATE The Board was reminded that the next regular Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. The regular January Board Meeting will begin at 6:00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Anderson, seconded by Lumbeck to adjourn at 8:11 pm. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
THESE MINUTES ARE APPROVED AS WRITTEN THIS 18TH DAY OF JANUARY 2017.
____________________ _________________________ Lonnie Brent, Board President Jodi Arnold, Board Secretary
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