West Central Reporter

Scott Morgan Community Unit School District 2 Board met May 9. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

The Board of Education of Community Unit School District #2 of Scott and Morgan Counties met in Regular Session Wednesday May 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Superintendent’s Office at Bluffs School.

President, Gary Westermeyer, called the meeting to order at 7:07 pm with the following members answering roll call: Ben Quade, Ed Little, Gary Westermeyer, Terry Kunkel, Matt Smith, DeWayne Hart, and Shelly Tweedy.

Andrea Gumbel, Gina Glossop, Kevin Wills and Jamie Cosgriff were present.

Ed Little made the motion to approve consent agenda which included approval of minutes of previous meetings, monthly bills, financial reports, and payroll. Matt Smith seconded the motion. Yea: Ben Quade, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, Shelly Tweedy, DeWayne Hart, Matt Smith and Terry Kunkel. Nay: none Motion carried.

DeWayne Hart reported that the Foundation Committee had met prior to the Board meeting and approved 2018 scholarships for 8 seniors.

Mr. Blankenship shared recent legislation and the financial status of the categorical payments. It was determined that DeWayne Hart and Shelly Tweedy would award 8th grade Promotion diplomas and DeWayne Hart and Ben Quade would award high school diplomas. Ed Little will act as an alternate.

Mr. Kuhlmann Prom and senior trip were a success. Jaelyne Likes was selected as the Rotary Scholar Athlete, and 8th grade trip to 6 flags will be tomorrow. Final exams will be May 21 and 22, with field day for elementary will be May 22. Academic awards will be May 24 and Graduations will be May 24 and 25 at 7 pm.

Ed Little made the motion to approve the tentative amended budget for 2018. Matt Smith seconded the motion. Yea: Matt Smith, Ben Quade, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, DeWayne Hart, Shelly Tweedy, and Terry Kunkel. Nay: none Motion carried.

DeWayne Hart made the motion to approve scheduling a budget hearing for Wednesday June 13 at 6:45 pm. Ben Quade seconded the motion. Yea: Matt Smith, Ben Quade, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, DeWayne Hart, Shelley Tweedy and Terry Kunkel. Nay: none Motion carried.

Jamie Cosgriff gave a brief update on the renovation scheduled for the summer.

Shelley Tweedy made the motion to approve the building project bids. Matt Smith seconded the motion. Yea: Matt Smith, Ben Quade, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, DeWayne Hart, Shelley Tweedy and Terry Kunkel. Nay: none Motion carried.

DeWayne Hart made the motion to approve increasing lunch prices by $.10. The 2018-2019 lunch prices will be, elementary $1.80, Junior/Senior high $2.05, and breakfast $1.25. Terry Kunkel seconded the motion. Yea: Matt Smith, Ben Quade, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little,DeWayne Hart, Shelley Tweedy and Terry Kunkel. Nay: none Motion carried.

Shelley Tweedy made the motion to approve the hazardous crossings. Ben Quade seconded the motion. Yea: Matt Smith, Ben Quade, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, DeWayne Hart, Shelley Tweedy and Terry Kunkel. Nay: none Motion carried.

DeWayne Hart made the motion to approve Kevin Blankenship as hearing officer for 2018-2019. Shelley Tweedy seconded the motion. Yea: Matt Smith, Ben Quade, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, DeWayne Hart, Shelley Tweedy and Terry Kunkel. Nay: none Motion carried

Setting a date for scheduling a special meeting for the bond resolution was tabled.

Ed Little made the motion to approve the 2018-2019 Board meeting dates. Ben Quade seconded the motion. Yea: Matt Smith, Ben Quade, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, DeWayne Hart, Shelley Tweedy and Terry Kunkel. Nay: none Motion carried

Ed Little made the motion to approve Wats as copy machine provider. Matt Smith seconded the motion. Yea: Matt Smith, Ben Quade, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, DeWayne Hart, Shelley Tweedy and Terry Kunkel. Nay: none Motion carried

Mr. Blankenship shared the cafeteria report.

Jamie Cosgriff left the meeting at 8:20 pm.

At 8:22 Matt Smith made the motion to go into executive session to discuss compensation, employment, hiring, termination of prospective or current employees (personnel), professional negotiations, matters of student discipline, security, and litigation. Ben Quade seconded the motion. Yea: Matt Smith, Ben Quade, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, DeWayne Hart, Shelley Tweedy and Terry Kunkel. Nay: none Motion carried.

DeWayne Hart made the motion to reconvene as a regular board at 9:44 pm. Terry Kunkel seconded the motion. Yea: Matt Smith, Ben Quade, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, DeWayne Hart, Shelley Tweeedy and Terry Kunkel. Nay: none Motion carried.

Shelley Tweedy made the motion to approve the Personnel report as presented, consisting of resigantions from Steve Goudreau, high school business / tech and Andrea Gumbel, first grade. DeWayne Hart seconded the motion. Yea: Ben Quade, Matt Smith, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, DeWayne Hart, Shelley Tweedy and Terry Kunkel. Nay: none Motion carried.

DeWayne Hart made the motion to approve a three year contract for Joe Kuhlmann, Principal. Ben Quade seconded the motion. Yea: Ben Quade, Matt Smith, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, DeWayne Hart, Shelley Tweedy and Terry Kunkel. Nay: none Motion carried.

Shelley Tweedy made themmotion to approve a three year contract for Kevin Blankenship, Superintendent. DeWayne Hart seconded the motion. Yea: Matt Smith, Ben Quade, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, DeWayne Hart, Shelley Tweedy and Terry Kunkel. Nay: none Motion carried

DeWayne Hart made the motion to adjourn at 9:46 pm. Matt Smith seconded the motion. Yea: Matt Smith, Ben Quade, Gary Westermeyer, Ed Little, DeWayne Hart, Shelley Tweedy and Terry Kunkel. Nay: none Motion carried.

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