Spoon River Valley Community Unit School District 4 Board met January 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 8:01 pm.
2. Roll call: Present: Patricia Eathington, Lance Tarochione, Lynn Phelps, Mark Thomas, Lisa Quick
Absent: Gary Tompkins *arrived at 9:30 am, Warren Utsinger
Staff: Superintendent K. Scot Reynolds, Jr./Sr High Principal Chris Janssen, Elementary Principal Jody Collier, Administrative Assistant Pam Plumer
3. Amendments: None
4. Public comment: None
5. Discussion:
A. The board updated CUSD #4’s Vision and Mission statements and decided to release a press statement to help promote the district. They would also like to add the Vision Statement to the boardroom wall to remind all of the direction of the district.
B. Mr. Reynolds discussed/updated the board regarding the district financials and where the direction of the district will be financially.
C. Plumbing repairs, cleaning of gym, sealing west parking lot, new phone/intercom system and rekeying of interior classrooms topped the district’s wish list. Other items will be finished if it’s cost effective to do so.
D. The board edited the ongoing strategic plan for the district by deleting items that have been completed and adding new items that will guide the district. Mr. Reynolds informed the board of the alignment of the superintendent goals to the strategic plan.
E. Mr. Janssen reviewed a survey on the technology 1:1 initiative. The initiative has been successful for staff and students. The survey cited organization and efficiency are better. The chromebooks have increased productivity and educational learning.
6. Call for closed session: The board moved to Closed/Executive session at 12:39 pm following a motion by Mrs. Quick and seconded by Mr. Thomas to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the district. The motion passed 6-0.
7. Return to open session: The Board returned to Open Session at 2:21pm following a motion by Mr. Tompkins and seconded by Mrs. Eathington. The motion passed 6-0.
8. Discussion:
A. The board discussed setting up a committee to examine final exam exemption revisions.
8. New Business:
A. Approved: A motion was made by Mrs. Phelps and seconded by Mr. Tompkins to approve posting for a Dean of Students / Assistant Athletic Director. The motion passed 6-0.
9. Adjournment: The board adjourned at 2:50 PM following a motion by Mrs. Eathington.
http://www.spoon-river.k12.il.us/IMAGES/BoardStuff/Minutes_2017_1-14_Retreat.pdf
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