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Monday, November 4, 2024

Lewistown Community Unit School District 97 Board of Education met February 15.

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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