Beardstown Community Unified School District 15 Board met February 21.
Here is the minutes as provided by the board:
Call to Order
The Board of Education Community Unit No. 15, Beardstown, IL was called to order on February 21, 2018 by President Jack Fearneyhough at 7:00 p.m. in Beardstown Middle/High library 500 East 15th Street, Beardstown, IL. Pledge of allegiance. Kim Watson called the roll with the following members present: Jimmy Hymes, Mike Seaman, Kim Watson and Jack Fearneyhough. Also in attendance were Ron Gilbert and Kelly Herter. Aaron Stock, OJ Simpson and Barbara Hobrock were absent.
Public Questions and Comments-Susan Reichert asked about track concessions taken away from Junior class to Sophomore class. Watson-Because of the Dancing with the Stars being a big fundraiser the Juniors have a hard time with prom and the Spring Concessions in the past it has been a problem. She does not know about this year. Ms. Reichert asked about “official” word.
Fearneyhough-Would like to have a fundraiser meeting. Senior class now has over $20,000.00 in their class account. Questions need to be asked and answered.
Myers-Administrative decision with input from the class sponsors. Junior class a good amount in their account now. They want to keep Prom under a certain amount.
Fearneyhough-Can the board dictate how a class that raises the money to tell them what to do with their money. Dancing with the stars was added last year. One of the two fundraisers was Dancing with the Stars.
Committee Reports-Curriculum committee report. Recommendation to the board is to create a curriculum mapping timeline, action plan and artifacts.
Administrators Report:
Bill Myers-He introduced Mrs. Carlock and science fair winners Lydia Davidsmeyer and Xenia Perez. Local science fair winners are Lydia Davidsmeier, Trey Perry, Miguel Barajas, Whitney Blake and Xenia Perez. Mr. Myers gave the MS/HS student growth.
Randi Cowell-She had hoped to meet with Mr. Myers about Title I but they have been doing building evaluations. It is a process to become district wide Title I district. She passes out ELA report concerning curriculum. There is not a K-12 curriculum. She also went over Gard School Student Growth Data. A single assessment has put us in the bottom 5%.
Trevor Cottle-Update on the Teachers from Spain Program. Interviewing teachers through Skype.
Lori Young-She passed out Pre-K student growth figures. Fearneyhough asked about the four year olds going into Kindergarten. Young indicated that not all kindergarten children have been in the pre k program. 12 students on the waiting list.
Tammee Petersen-nothing more than her report.
Chevy Ingalls-Nothing more than her report
Jim Childers-Mechanicals are working well. Only problem is injuries and illness. Kitchen department subs are paid more then the maintenance department subs.
Ann Chilton-Things are going good. She is looking into getting speed limit signs for in front of Gard and HS/MS buildings. She would like to discuss with the transportation committee about another white activity bus.
Ron Gilbert-He gave the district finance update. Bensonville School District tour tomorrow with administrators weather permitting. Feeder school for Fenton High School. Our Mobility rate is 11% Bensonville is 6%. He went over Evidence Based Funding.
Action Items
On a motion by Seaman, second by Hymes to approve consent agenda 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Seaman-yes; Watson-yes; and Fearneyhough-yes.
On a motion by Hymes, second by Seaman to approve workcampNE Dates of June 7, 2018 thru June 17, 2018. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Seaman-yes; Watson-yes; and Fearneyhough-yes.
On a motion by Watson, second by Seaman to approve the 2018-2019 District Risk Management Plan. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Seaman-yes; Watson-yes; and Fearneyhough-yes.
On a motion by Fearneyhough, second by Seaman to adopt the District Procurement Policy. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Seaman-yes; Watson-yes; and Fearneyhough-yes.
On a motion by Watson, second by Hymes to approve second reading of Board Policy Updates: 2:260, 4:15, 4:110, 4:150, 4:170, 5:20, 5:90, 5:100, 5:200, 5;220, 5:240, 5:290, 6:50, 6:60, 6:150, 6:300, 6:310, 6:340, 7:10, 7:15, 7:20, 7:70, 7:180, 7:190, 7:250, 7:260, 7:275, 7:305 and 7:340. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Seaman-yes; Watson-yes; and Fearneyhough-yes.
On a motion by Watson, second by Hymes to enter closed session for the purpose of discussing litigation, land acquisition, negotiations, student disciplinary at cases, and to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, or dismissal of an employee or officer. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Seaman-yes; Watson-yes; and Fearneyhough-yes. Time 8:36p.m.
On a motion by Seaman, second by Hymes to re enter regular session. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Seaman-yes; Watson-yes; and Fearneyhough-yes. Time 10:07p.m.
Personnel Addendum:
On a motion by Hymes, second by Seaman to employ the following: Kyle McCormick-Assistant Track Coach; Angel Adorno Rivera-Special Education 1 on 1 Aide; Debbie Brown-Gard Elementary Cafeteria. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Seaman-yes; Watson-yes; and Fearneyhough-yes.
On a motion by Seaman, second by Hymes to approve the following list of extra curricular volunteers who are ASEP or Teacher certified (unless noted). Jon Kramer-HS Baseball Volunteer Coach; Edgar Cortes, Jerry Rohn, Romuland Kalikat and John Gutmann- MS/HS Volunteer Track Coach. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Seaman-yes; Watson-yes; and Fearneyhough-yes.
The board recognizes the following resignations: Heidi Crawford-Gard Cafeteria Employee.
On a motion by Seaman, second by Hymes to grant maternity leave request for Sarah Burton-Beginning around April 14, 2018. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Seaman-yes; Watson-yes; and Fearneyhough-yes.
On a motion by Seaman, second by Hymes to grant the following retirement: Debbie IcenogleKindergarten Grade Teacher. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Seaman-yes; Watson-yes; and Fearneyhough-no.
Discussion: Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting to talk about the 10 year health life safety. Set for March 20, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
Will need to set Transportation Committee and Extra Curricular Committee.
Adjourn:
On a motion by Seaman, second by Hymes to adjourn. Time 10:28p.m.
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