Beardstown Community Unified School District 15 Board met Sept. 19.
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 September 19, 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, Jack Fearneyhough, Kim Watson, and Mike Seaman. Also in attendance were Ron Gilbert and Kelly Herter. Aaron Stock and OJ Simpson were absent.
PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS-None
Committee Reports-Meeting with building and grounds concerning the security system and locks for all buildings. Hiring a new maintenance person. The committee recommended to the full board to approve the security card reader system and to rekeying all exterior locks. They also recommend hiring a new maintenance person.
ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:
Bill Myers-None
Kathleen MacGregor-None
Josh Sorrells-Teen mentor program is starting up at Gard. Working on space issues. He thanked Ms. Nordsiek for starting up this program. The football area has been repainted and he thanked Graham painting for volunteering to paint. Tammee Petersen-None
Jim Childers-None. Thank you to the Building and Ground committee for approving the hiring of a new maintenance person.
Ann Chilton-None
Ron Gilbert-He will be attending a conference tomorrow concerning dashboard and training.
ACTION ITEMS
On a motion by Watson, second by Hobrock to approve consent agenda 1, 2, 3, and 4. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Fearneyhough-yes; and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Hobrock, second by Watson to adopt a resolution to post the 2018-2019 school year ISBE administrator and teacher salary and benefits report. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Fearneyhough-yes; and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Fearneyhough, second by Watson to adopt a resolution approving the Regional Office of Education #1 as the custodian and flow through agent of the 1 cent County School Facility Tax money. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Fearneyhough-yes; and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Watson, second by Hymes to appoint Mrs. Young, Mr. Cottle, and Mr. Myers to the PERA Joint Committee representing the Board of Education. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Fearneyhough- yes; and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Watson, second by Hobrock to approve the installation of a district-wide security card reader system with Electronics ETC. Card reader and electronic locks are not the only part of securing the district. Grand Ave-$10,143.69; Gard Elementary-$15,173.58; and MS/HS-$18,634.18. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Fearneyhough-yes; and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Fearneyhough, second by Hobrock to approve the re-keying of all district exterior doors with Starfleet: Grand Elementary- $1,045.00; Gard Elementary-$4,400.00; MS/HS-$3,245.00; and District Office-$1,485.00. This is rekeying the locks themselves. We have no idea who still has keys to the district. It is an attempt to get control of the key issue. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Fearneyhough-yes; and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Hobrock, second by Watson to approve Tiny Eye Speech Language Pathologist Online Services for the 2018-2019 school year. Discussion-Normally we have three speech language pathologists. We have vacancies that we are not able to fill. This is a new approach with having to provide this service to all students. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Fearneyhough-yes; and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Hobrock, 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. Time 7:15 p.m.
On a motion by Watson, second by Hobrock to re enter regular session. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Fearneyhough-yes; and Seaman-yes. Time 7:22 p.m.
PERSONNEL ADDENDUM:
On a motion by Hobrock, second by Watson to amend the following: Approve a two year extension for MS/HS Principal Bill Myers current contract three years thru 2020-2021. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-no; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Fearneyhough-yes; and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Fearneyhough, second by Watson to approve the following Dustin Zima – Yearbook sponsor; Kaissa Sakouvogui - French Language Facilitator MS/HS; Deborah Diabo - French Language Facilitator Gard Elementary; Mindy Krumboltz – Freshman Class Co-Sponsor; Elissa Harrison – Freshman Class Co-Sponsor ; Christi Harbin – Sophomore Class Co-Sponsor; Laura Seaman – Sophomore Class Co-Sponsor; Patrick Wildman – Junior Class Sponsor; Javier Rivera – MS/HS Language Facilitator. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Fearneyhough-yes; and Seaman-yes. Ann Hill has rescinded her employment.
On a motion by Watson, second by Hobrock approve the following maternity leave requests: Krista Whelan – MS Teacher – End of November; Peggy Kinsey - Gard Elementary Teacher – End of October; and Yadira Gil-Ruiz – Gard Elementary Teacher – End of October. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Fearneyhough-yes; and Seaman-yes.
The board recognizes the following resignations: Kelsie Schneck – Family Consumer Science
Monica Ford – Daycare Aide; Araceli Reyna Solis– Language Facilitator/Classroom Aide; and Caitlin McIntyre – MS Scholastic Bowl
DISCUSSION: School Resource Officer. Mr. Gilbert has met with the city council concerning the resource officer for the district. TORT fund would cover around $45,000.00 of this officer’s salary. Agreements and contracts still need to be worked out. Working on some ideas of covering athletic activities. This is an ongoing discussion if it is something the district wants to do. Fearneyhough-Potential for value. He does have a reservation to bringing a gun inside the school. He has had conversations with Rep Hammond concerning programs and training. District leadership team should be used with concerns and suggestions. Nordsiek would the officer be doing any educating? Yes there has been some discussion with DARE program and ALICE school program. The board feels it needs to be thoroughly researched and more discussion.
October 5th TI day- Two presentations one in the HS/MS complex one at Gard. In the HS Judy Brunner, Educational Consultant for Instructional Solutions Group, will be giving a presentation on bullying. Gard will hold a Poverty Simulation through the Illinois Extension Office.
October 26th-The district social workers will present a Bullying Prevention workshop.
Green Edison-Mr. Gilbert did more research on the Ameren lighting program. Green Edison was the best bid in the area. Green Edison set up a classroom with the new LED lighting. Upgrade to LED will be brighter and will have cost savings. Savings over 10 years 186,000.00 in HS/MS building, Gard would be $106,000 savings over 10 years. These lights come with a dimmer switch to adjust the brightness. Gyms and Hallways are included.
Fearneyhough-Fixture replacement? Yes it is a full fixture. The old fixtures could be recycled or sold.
Jimmy Hymes-Asked Josh Sorrells about the speaker system at the FB field. The speakers were replaced in 2007/2008 and he is looking at getting a quote.
Barbara Hobrock-Small budget for the student mentoring. Is that possible? Supplies and things like that. Elks club has donated $250.00.
Jack Fearneyhough-FFA National Convention on October 24th. Overnight trip. As long as they have the chaperones there should not be a problem. He also would like to have the maintenance position on the October agenda.
ADJOURN:
On a motion by Hymes, second by Hobrock to adjourn. Time 7:51p.m.
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