Southeastern Community Unit School District 337 Board of Education met Feb. 27.
Here is the minutes as provided by the Board:
Call to Order and Roll Call The Southeastern Community Unit District #337 Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, February 27, 2017 in the Board of Education Office in Augusta, Illinois. John Eilers, Board Vice- President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call verified that there was a quorum of the Board of Education with the following members present and absent as listed below:
Approval of Agenda Items
On a motion by Member Stephens and a second by Member Bruenger, the Board of Education approved the agenda items as presented. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Bruenger, Eilers, Holst, Ramsey, Smith, Stephens Nay: None Absent: Cox Motion Carried
Approval of Minutes
On a motion by Member Ramsey and a second by Member Stephens, the Board of Education approved the minutes from the January 23, 2017 regular meeting and closed session as presented. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Eilers, Holst, Ramsey, Smith, Stephens, Bruenger Nay: None Absent: Cox Motion Carried
Public Participation None
Special Recognition
Superintendent Fox presented the update on the Board Excellence site including Culver Stockton Science Fair, Scholastic Bowl All-Conference Team, FBLA Western Area Conference, IHSA Sectional 3 Point Contest, Character Champion Recipient, FFA, IBCA 1st and 2nd teams, 1000th basketball point, 7th grade Quincy volleyball all-tournament team, varsity girls basketball Regional champions, Sectional champions, Super Sectional champions, and 4th place in IHSA state tournament.
Special Presentation None
Financial Superintendent
Fox presented the monthly financial snapshot showing we are 58% into the fiscal year. We have received 71% of our budgeted revenue and have spent 57% of budgeted expenditures. The state owes us $250,640.23.
On a motion by Member Stephens and a second by Member Ramsey, the Board of Education approved the bills, financial statements, and activity funds. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Holst, Ramsey, Smith, Stephens, Bruenger, Eilers Nay: None Absent: Cox Motion Carried
Informational Items
Superintendent Fox reviewed the 2016-2017 School Calendar.
Superintendent Fox gave update on the Cooperative Sports Agreement.
Superintendent Fox reviewed the County School Facility Occupation Tax.
Superintendent Fox gave update on the SAT test.
Action Items
On a motion by Member Stephens and a second by Member Bruenger, the Board of Education approved the following board policies (2nd reading) as amended: 2:30 School District Elections, 2:120 Board Member Development, 2:125 Board Member Compensation, 2:200 Type of School Board Meetings, 2:220 School Board Meeting Procedure, 2:250 Access to District Public Records, 3:40 Superintendent, 3:50 Administrative Personnel Other than the Superintendent, 4:10 Fiscal and Business Management, 4:55 Use of Credit and Procurement Cards, 4:60 Purchases and Contracts, 4:80 Accounting and Audits, 4:110 Transportation, 4:130 Free and Reduced-Price Services, 4:150 Facility Management and Building Programs, 4:170 Safety, 4:175 Convicted Child Sex Offender, 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment, 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria, 5:60 Expenses, 5:100 Staff Development Program, 5:125 Personal Technology and Social Media, 5:185 Family and Medical Leave, 5:190 Teacher Qualifications, 5:250 Leave of Absence, 5:260 Student Teachers, 5:280 Duties and Qualifications, 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves, 6:15 School Accountability, 6:50 School Wellness, 6:60 Curriculum Content, 6:140 Education of Homeless Children, 6:145 Migrant Students, 6:160 English Learners, 6:170 Title I Programs, 6:310 High School Credit for Non-District Experiences, 6:340 Student Testing and Assessment Program, 7:15 Student and Family Privacy Rights, 7:30 Student Assignment and Intra-District Transfer, 7:50 School Admissions and Students Transfers to and from Non-District Schools, 7:60 Residence, 7:70 Attendance and Truancy, 7:190 Student Behavior, 7:250 Student Support Services, 7:260 Exemption from Physical Education, 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students, 7:305 Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries, 7:310 Restrictions on Publications-Elementary, 7:315 Restrictions on Publications-High School, 7:340 Student Records, 8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property, 8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities, 8:100 Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Ramsey, Smith, Stephens, Bruenger, Eilers, Holst Nay: None Absent: Cox Motion Carried
The Board of Education tabled the 2017-2018 School Calendar until a future date. Voice Vote Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Bruenger and a second by Member Ramsey, the Board of Education approved the 2017 high school graduation date for Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Southeastern Junior/Senior High School at 2:00 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Smith, Stephens, Bruenger, Eilers, Holst, Ramsey Nay: None Absent: Cox Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Stephens and a second by Member Bruenger, the Board of Education approved the release of the following closed session minutes for public view: March 23, 2015; and December 12, 2016. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Stephens, Bruenger, Eilers, Holst, Ramsey, Smith Nay: None Absent: Cox Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Bruenger and a second by Member Stephens, the Board of Education approved the architectural agreement for the re-roofing project at the Bowen Elementary School in Bowen, Illinois with Klingner and Associates, PC. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Bruenger, Eilers, Holst, Ramsey, Smith, Stephens Nay: None Absent: Cox Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Ramsey and a second by Member Bruenger, the Board of Education approved the employment of Sue Owen in the position of head high school softball coach for the 2016-2017 school year. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Eilers, Holst, Ramsey, Smith, Stephens, Bruenger Nay: None Absent: Cox Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Stephens and a second by Member Ramsey, the Board of Education approved the employment of Cindy Twidwell in the position of assistant high school softball coach for the 2016-2017 school year. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Holst, Ramsey, Smith, Stephens, Bruenger, Eilers Nay: None Absent: Cox Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Bruenger and a second by Member Ramsey, the Board of Education approved the employment of Tim Kerr in the position of administrator for the 2017-2018 school year. Aye: Ramsey, Smith, Stephens, Bruenger, Eilers, Holst Nay: None Absent: Cox Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Ramsey and a second by Member Stephens, the Board of Education approved the employment of Cyle Rigg in the position of administrator for the 2017-2018 school year. Aye: Smith, Stephens, Bruenger, Eilers, Holst, Ramsey Nay: None Absent: Cox Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Stephens and a second by Member Bruenger, the Board of Education moved into closed session at 7:31 p.m. for the purpose of the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Stephens, Bruenger, Eilers, Holst, Ramsey, Smith Nay: None Absent: Cox Motion Carried
Adjournment On a motion by Member Stephens and a second by Member Ramsey, the Board of Education voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:08 p.m. Voice Vote Motion Carried
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