Beardstown Community Unified School District 15 Board met Oct. 17.
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 October 17, 2018 by Vice- President Aaron Stock 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, Kim Watson, OJ Simpson, and Aaron Stock. Also in attendance were Ron Gilbert and Kelly Herter. Jack Fearneyhough, Barbara Hobrock and Mike Seaman were absent.
PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS-None
Committee Reports-
Building and Grounds: Ameren LED upgrade proposal and hiring a general maintenance person. The committee recommends with proceeding with upgrade and to hire a general maintenance position.
Policy: No action at this time.
ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:
Bill Myers-Adams Family performance this week in the auditorium.
Josh Sorrells-Request add paying the clock, book, ticket takers and announcer at games. It is a challenge to get people to work at the games without paying.
Lori Young-None
Tammee Petersen-Tomorrow at the Doris Edwards playground at Gard the fall celebration will be held.
Jim Childers-None
Ron Gilbert-54-56% Evidence Based Funding will be funded, the district needs to show accountability of where the money is going to be spent. He gave a financial report for the district. Information will be posted on the school web site. Anti bullying assembly. Strategic Dashboard will be able to tell the school’s story, hopefully be available in the spring. ACT scores went up three points this year. The district has been recognized as a National Certified Training site with NCCER. Job postings are being posted on the National Job Service called Better Team and the Illinois Job Bank. Trevor Cottle-He discussed funding for the after school program
Lauren Smith-RTI groups are starting this week.
ACTION ITEMS
On a motion by Watson, second by Simpson to approve consent agenda 1, 2, 3, and 4. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Watson-yes; Simpson-yes; and Stock-yes.
On a motion by Simpson, second by Hymes to approve FY19 Budget. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Watson-yes; Simpson- yes; and Stock-yes
On a motion by Simpson, second by Watson to approve AMEREN LED lighting upgrade in the MS/HS with Green Edison. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Watson-yes; Simpson-yes; and Stock-yes
On a motion by Watson, second by Hymes to approve FFA request to attend National FFA convention in Louisville, KY. October 24-26 2018. Returning on the 27th. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Watson-yes; Simpson-yes; and Stock-yes
On a motion by Watson, second by Hymes to approve Title I district plan for the 2018-2019 school year. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Watson-yes; Simpson-yes; and Stock-yes. Watson asked if it was District Wide? It is just for Elementary.
On a motion by Simpson, second by Hymes to approve early graduation of Eight Seniors: Antonique Green, Aireonna Blair, Austin Seward, Yoatzy Velazquez, Allyson Leischner, Ashley DeLa Cruz, Lilliana Sanchez, and Giselle Ayala. Jobs, College or Military were a majority of the reasons for early graduation. Watson would like to look into maybe the seniors coming in to talk to the board before they make a decision like this.
On a motion by Hymes, second by Watson to approve a general maintenance position per the job description. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Watson-yes; Simpson-yes; and Stock-yes
On a motion by Hymes, 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; Watson-yes; Simpson-yes; and Stock- yes. Time 7:18p.m.
On a motion by Watson, second by Hymes to re enter regular session. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Watson-yes; Simpson- yes; and Stock-yes Time 8:03p.m.
PERSONNEL ADDENDUM:
On a motion by Watson, second by Simpson to approve the following employment: David Vinlove- Co-Coach MS Scholastic Bowl; Patrick Wildman – Co-Coach MS Scholastic Bowl; Karla Sanchez – Day Care at Grand Avenue; Yenie Chaidez - Day Care at Grand Avenue; Maria Pilar Zuluaga – 1st Grade Dual Language Gard Elementary; Ricardo Arroyo – HS ESL/Native Language Arts; Rafael Trujillo – MS ESL/Native Language Arts; Shaver Tillitt – Drama Club Sponsor. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Watson-yes; Simpson-yes; and Stock-yes
On a motion by Hymes, second by Simpson approve the following maternity/paternity leave requests: Allison Skinner- End of March-return the start of the 2019-2020 school year and David Vinlove-End of January -4 weeks. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Watson-yes; Simpson-yes; and Stock-yes
The board recognizes the following resignations: Jon Kramer-MS 7th grade boy’s basketball coach and Mara Atkins- MS/HS social worker.
DISCUSSION:
Building Bonds-QZAB bonds will be paid off 2021. Discussing repairs and upgrades of district buildings. Buildings and Grounds meeting and First MidState Bank rep to come talk to the board about keeping a line of credit open. He explained if the bonds expire the only way to get major repairs and/or a new elementary building would be by a voter referendum.
Watson would like a curriculum meeting.
ADJOURN:
On a motion by Hymes, second by Watson to adjourn. Time 8:10p.m.
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