Beardstown Community Unified School District 15 Board met April 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Call To Order:
The Board of Education Community Unit No. 15, Beardstown, IL was called to order on April 18, 2018 by President Mike Seaman 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, Barbara Hobrock, Kim Watson, Aaron Stock, OJ Simpson and Mike Seaman. Also in attendance was Kelly Herter. Jack Fearneyhough was absent.
Public Questions And Comments-None
Committee Reports-None
Administrators Report:
Bill Myers-Testing should be completed by Friday. He commended the guidance counselors. At A Boy provided a concert for us for free for the MS/HS students on making good choices the students enjoyed it. Kim Watson stated she was in the building and said the students really enjoyed it.
Josh Sorrells-Variety Show is this weekend. Unexcused absences are down 75 students from first semester. He is working on getting a Video Board for the HS gym. He will get advertisers to help with costs. The cost is around $65,000.00. He does have $50,000 of the cost as of now.
Randi Cowell-Title I plan district wide will be the same as this year. Application will be available for next year in June. She commended Lisa Riddle as the International Day coordinator and did an amazing job coordinating. JBS funded. 25 total countries were represented. Interviewing candidates for six positions.
Trevor Cottle-He attended the Poverty simulation and would like to bring it to the district next year. He and Lori Young will interview a candidate from Spain through Skype.
Lori Young-Screenings for new Pre-K students. Hopefully grant money will be able to add another classroom.
Tammee Petersen-Nothing more than her report
Chevy Ingalls-She also attended the Poverty simulation and thought it is an excellent workshop.
Jim Childers-Good News Cathy Curl will be back to work Monday. Kim Watson asked about the gym floor for an update. The insurance company is sending a representative to look at the damage.
Ann Chilton-Drivers Ed car to repair the current car would cost $2,000.00. She is looking for a replacement.
Action Items:
On a motion by Watson, second by Simpson to approve consent agenda 1, 2, 3, and 4. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Stock-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Hobrock, second by Hymes to adopt the schedule for regular board of education meetings for the 2018- 2019 school year. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Stock-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Watson, second by Hobrock to approve the superintendent to begin preparing a Tentative Budget for the 2019 Fiscal year. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Stock-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Simpson, second by Stock to approve moving the Boys Thanksgiving Tournament revenue from the district fund to the athletic fund. Total $1,405.52. Sorrells stated in November asking if it could have been a fundraiser. He was told it needed to be an action item. He would like to cut down on the fundraisers. Watson asked where the money would go. Sorrells stated 1/2 would stay with the Boys basketball and the other 1/2 would be split between the other athletic teams. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Stock-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Hymes, second by Hobrock to approve the purchase of new band uniforms in the amount of $11,770.55 to be paid for out of working cash. Jimmy Hymes asked about it coming out of Working Cash fund. Seaman stated because the uniforms weren’t in the budget they should come from working cash. Stock asked about charging for concerts? Steadman stated there is no gate at concerts. Hobrock stated that they do perform at football games and basketball games maybe they need to get a percentage of the gate. Steadman stated the fundraisers are for instrument repair, music or trips. Kim Watson asked about any other uniforms for the district. The district does not pay for any school uniforms. What is good for one is good for all. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Stock-no; Simpson-yes and Seaman-no. Motion passed 4-2
On a motion by Stock, second by Watson 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; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Stock-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes. Time 7:38 p.m.
On a motion by Stock, second by Watson to re enter regular session. Time 9:25 p.m.
Personnel Addendum: The board recognizes the following resignations: Rebecca Pilger-Gard Teacher and Megan Icenogle-HS cheer coach.
On a motion by Simpson, second by Hymes to employ the following: Ryan Herridge – elementary teaching position- pending certification. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Stock-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Stock, second by Simpson to employ Lori Young - Pre-K-4 Grade Principal. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-abstain; Watson-yes; Stock-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Stock, second by Simpson to employ Chevi Ingalls - Pre-K Assistant Principal. Roll Call Vote: Hymes- yes; Hobrock-abstain; Watson-yes; Stock-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Watson, second by Stock to hire Gennah Cook as of January 2019 for Special Education Teacher, pending graduation and certification in December with her being employed as a full time sub until December. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Stock-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Watson, second by Stock to employ Melody Harkey Dufner - 6th Grade teaching position-pending certification. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Stock-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Stock, second by Simpson to hire Jeff Miller - 1on 1 Special Ed. Aide. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Stock-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Stock, second by by Watson to employ Taylor Towery - Special Ed. Aide. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Stock-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Stock, second by Simpson to Adopt Resolution to terminate the employment of Jim Lowe-district bus driver. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Stock-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
Discussion: Thank you from Cara Millard in memory of her father. Thank you from Allen Krohe in memory of his mother.
Adjourn:
On a motion by Stock, second by Hymes to adjourn. Time 9:33 p.m.
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