Illini West High School District 307 Board met Sept. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1) Call to order by Board President. The Budget Hearing Meeting of the Illini West High School District 307 of Hancock County, IL was called to order by Tom Holtsclaw, Board President at 7:00 PM.
2) Roll call:
(1) ShannonPence—Absent
(2) Darrell Sutton
(3) JohnHuston
(4) TraceyAnders
(5) BethPence
(6) Betsy Wujek
(7) TomHoltsclaw
3) Public Comment-None. Moment of silence on behalf of Lila McKeown and her family.
4) Motion by Wujek, second by Beth Pence to adjourn at 7:02 p.m. Roll Call: Huston/yes; Beth Pence/yes; Anders/yes; Shannon Pence/absent; Holtsclaw/yes; Wujek/yes; Sutton/yes. Motion carried.
Regular Board Meeting
1) Call to order by Board President. The Regular Board Meeting of the Illini West High School District 307 of Hancock County, IL was called to order by Tom Holtsclaw, Board President at 7:02 PM.
2) Roll call:
(1) ShannonPence—Absent
(2) Darrell Sutton
(3) JohnHuston
(4) TraceyAnders
3) Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
(5) BethPence
(6) Betsy Wujek
(7) TomHoltsclaw
4) Motion by Beth Pence, second by Sutton to approve the minutes of Regular Meeting of August 15, 2018 and Executive Session on August 15, 2018. Roll Call: Sutton/yes; Beth Pence/yes; Holtsclaw/yes; Wujek/yes; Shannon Pence/absent; Anders/yes; Huston/yes. Motion carried.
5) Motion by Anders, second by Sutton to approve payment of bills. Roll Call: Beth Pence/yes; Holtsclaw/yes; Wujek/yes; Anders/yes; Sutton/yes; Shannon Pence/absent; Huston/yes. Motion carried.
6) Motion by Huston, second by Anders to approve the agenda as presented. Roll Call: Huston/yes; Holtsclaw/yes; Wujek/yes; Anders/yes; Beth Pence/yes; Shannon Pence/absent; Sutton/yes. Motion carried.
7) Recognition of Visitors: None.
8) Public Comment: None.
9) Reports:
a. Principal-Mr. Schneider presented his report. He says we are looking for an English Teacher. Learning Center changes in use were discussed. Hoping for more success from the students. There has been good teacher participation in tutoring.
i. Chess Club-Gaming Club for Mr. Willis. They are working on rules and guidelines.
ii. Future Teachers Club-Developing interest.
b. Superintendent-Mrs. Schilson reported about building committee meeting. Key fob entry, air conditioning in the gym, and bathroom remodel were discussed. Bids for the bathrooms will start in January 2019. Lockers and hallways would be next on the list to upgrade. Discussed temporary portables and other options. Classrooms to be redone next summer were discussed. Special Education funding will change in the future.
10) Motion by Huston, second by Sutton to approve the FY19 Budget. Roll Call: Sutton/yes; Anders/yes; Shannon Pence/absent; Holtsclaw/yes; Wujek/yes; Huston/yes; Beth Pence/yes. Motion carried.
11) Motion by Anders, second by Huston to approve ALL of the following consent agenda items:
a. Policy Updates –Adopt
2:260 Union Grievance Procedure
4:40 Incurring Debt
5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited
5:200 Professional Personnel
5:20-E Resolution to Prohibit Sexual Harassment
b. Approve the Amended Title I Plan
c. Fundraising Request
i. IW Class of 2020: Donut Sales
ii. IW Class of 2022: Haunted House during Nauvoo Pumpkin Parade
iii. IW Class of 2021: Movie Nights
d. Approve Early Graduation for Emma Roth
e. Overnight Request
i. IW Volleyball Team: Camdenton, MO-July 18-19, 2019
ii. IW Dram Club: Illinois HS Theater Festival-January 10-12, 2019
iii. IW Scholastic Bowl: Small Schools National Tournament, Chicago, IL-May 3-5, 2019
iv. IW FBLA: State Leadership Conference-April 5-6, 2019
v. IW FBLA: National Conference, San Antonio, TX-June 24-27, 2019
vi. IW Dance Team: IHSA Sectional-January 18-19, 2019
vii. IW Dance Team: IDTA Regional, Highland, IL-February 1-2, 2019
Roll Call: Holtsclaw/yes, Beth Pence/yes; Huston/yes; Wujek/yes; Sutton/yes; Shannon Pence/absent; Anders/yes. Motion carried.
12) Motion by Beth Pence, second by Anders to leave regular session for the purpose of entering into Executive Session at 7:40 p.m. to discuss:
a. 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. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
b. Student disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9)
Roll Call: Beth Pence/yes; Sutton/yes; Holtsclaw/yes; Huston/yes; Shannon Pence/absent; Anders/yes; Wujek/yes. Motion carried.
Motion by Sutton, second by Anders to leave executive session at 8:14 p.m. and return to regular session. Roll Call: Anders/yes; Sutton/yes; Holtsclaw/yes; Shannon Pence/absent; Beth Pence/yes; Wujek/yes; Huston/yes. Motion carried.
13) Action
a. Motion by Wujek, second by Anders to confirm Ryan Bliss and La Shay Ramirez as Co Advisors for National Honors Society to split the stipend. Roll Call: Shannon Pence/absent; Anders/yes; Beth Pence/yes; Wujek/yes; Huston/yes; Sutton/yes; Holtsclaw/yes. Motion carried.
14) Motion by Beth Pence, second by Anders to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. Roll Call: Beth Pence/yes; Wujek/yes; Anders/yes; Shannon Pence/absent; Holtsclaw/yes; Huston/yes; Sutton/yes. Motion carried.
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