Lewistown Community Unit School District 97 Board of Education met February 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
President Shafer called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a roll call for attendance was taken.
Scott Cripe X Present
Doug Hampton X Present
Diana Huff X Present
Jeff Miller X Present
Dale Shaeffer X Present
Mark Smith X Present
Tom Shafer X Present
Mr. Miller made the motion that the minutes from the previous meeting be approved as presented. Mr. Shaeffer seconded the motion. The motion carried by voice vote 7-0.
Mr. Cripe made the motion to approve the payment of the bills for the month of February as amended – to void checks #33179 (Garaventa). Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote - “Aye” –Cripe-Hampton-Huff-Miller-Shaeffer-Smith-Shafer
“Nay” - none The motion carried.
Mr. Shaeffer made the motion to approve the current credit card statement. Mr. Hampton seconded the motion. The motion carried by voice vote 7-0.
Mr. Cripe made the motion to approve the January 2017 Treasurer’s report. Mrs. Huff seconded the motion. The motion carried by voice vote 7-0.
Mrs. Huff made the motion to approve the January 2017 Financial Statement. Mr. Cripe seconded the motion. The motion carried by voice vote 7-0
Mr. Smith made the motion to accept the FRIS report through January 2017 (for FY’16 and FY’17). Mr. Shaeffer seconded the motion. The motion carried by voice vote 7-0.
Mr. Cripe made the motion to approve the activity fund reports for the month of January 2017. Mrs. Huff seconded the motion. The motion carried by voice vote 7-0.
Mrs. Huff made the motion to adopt the following policies: 2:150 School Board-committees; 2:200 School Board – Types of School Board meetings; 4:170 Operational services – Safety; 5:90 General Personnel – Abused and Neglected Child Reporting; 5:100 General Personnel – Staff Development Program; 6:15 Instruction – School Accountability; 6:50 Instruction – School Wellness; 6:60 Instruction – Curriculum Content; 6:160 Instruction – English Language Learners; 6:315 Instruction – High School Credit for Students in grade 7 and 8; 6:320 – Instruction – High School Credit for Proficiency; 7:130 Students – Student rights and Responsibilities; 7:140 Students – Search and Seizure; 7:290 Students – Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention; 7:300 Students – Extracurricular Activities; 7:305 Students – Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries; 7:340 Students-Student Records; 8:30 Community Relations – Visitors to and Conduct on School Property. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. The motion carried by voice vote 7-0.
Mr. Smith made the motion to approve the purchase/ replacement of the walk-in freezer/ cooler in the HS kitchen (at an approximate cost of $27,475). Mr. Hampton seconded the motion. The motion carried by voice vote 7-0.
The Board of Education went into executive session at 7:28 pm for discussion of appointment, employment, performance, and termination of personnel, and student matters.
The Board of Education came out of executive session at 8:45 pm
Mr. Smith made the motion to approve the retirement request from Erin Shubert effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year. Mrs. Huff seconded the motion. The motion carried by voice vote 7-0.
Mr. Miller made the motion to approve the retirement request from Deb Grosclaude. Mrs. Huff seconded the motion. The motion carried by voice vote 7-0.
Mrs. Huff made the motion to approve the following volunteer track coaches: Scott DeFord, Jayson Herrick, and Mike Spratt. Mr. Hampton seconded the motion. The motion carried by voice vote 7-0.
Mr. Cripe made the motion to employ Scott Hammond as a Junior High track coach. Mr. Hampton seconded the motion. The motion carried by voice vote 7-0.
Mr. Miller made the motion to adjourn at 8:57pm. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. The motion carried by voice vote 7-0.
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