Brown County Community Unit School District 1 Board met Feb. 27.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The meeting of the Board of Education was held on Wednesday evening, February 27, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Education Office, 503 NW Cross Street, Mt. Sterling, Illinois. The meeting was called to order by Jennifer Blaesing, Vice President. The minutes were recorded by Casey Perry.
On roll call, Blaesing, yea; Blakeley, yea; Fry, absent; Fullerton, yea; Hughes, yea; Krupps, absent; McCaskill, arrived at 6:07 pm.
In attendance: Kris Gallaher, Pollee Craven, Aaron Foster, Lisa Foster, Avery Foster, Mike Hendricker, Amy Hendricker, Nathan Hendricker, Courtney Pryor.
Public Comment speakers: Mrs. Craven introduced Avery Foster who was nominated as the January Student of the Month. Avery was nominated by Mrs. Cheryl Miller. Mrs. Miller stated that Avery is a hard- working student who always puts forth her best effort. She is kind and cooperative. Avery goes above and beyond in the classroom, making her an outstanding and enjoyable student to work with.
Mrs. Craven introduced Nathan Hendricker as February’s Student of the Month. Nathan was nominated by Mr. Jeremy Garrett. Mr. Garrett stated that Nathan has really evolved into a leader in the classroom. He has been setting the tone in all of our discussions over primary documents. Also, he has been really great working with every student in the classroom.
Administrative Reports & Raising Expectations speakers; Dave Phelps, Athletic Director, provided the following information on behalf of the Administration: The IHSA and its member schools voted in December to adopt a district format for varsity football. This format will begin with the 2021-22 school year or the 2021 football season. The state will put schools into districts that are made up of eight like-sized schools. The state will also set the schedule for when each school will play those seven district games. This will be for varsity football games only. Each school will be responsible for finding two other games to fill their schedule. Schools will be responsible for scheduling their own JV and freshmen football games. Every two years the districts could change depending on things like growth in enrollment, consolidations, coops and teams switching to 8-man football. The projection of when the state plans to release the districts is December of 2020. They are waiting until then because where each school falls in terms of class will be determined by the next two years enrollments. Teams will stay in that class for two years and then their class will determined by the previous two years and that cycle will continue.
Motion by Blakeley, seconded by Hughes, to go into closed session to approve any matter discussed in closed session as necessary including the approval of personnel employment, release, and other personnel items that may require action, and limited to those matters authorized for discussion in executive session by motion of the Board. Closed Session on the following subjects: a) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the School District; i) pending, probable, or imminent litigation; or other matters appropriate for a closed meeting pursuant to the Open Meetings Act. at 6:19 pm.
Roll call: Blaesing, yea; Blakeley, yea; Fry, absent; Fullerton, yea; Hughes, yea; Krupps, absent; McCaskill, yea.
Motion carried.
Motion by Blakeley, seconded by McCaskill, to return to open session at 7:20 pm.
Roll call: Blaesing, yea; Blakeley, yea; Fry, absent; Fullerton, yea; Hughes, yea; Krupps, absent; McCaskill, yea.
Motion carried.
Motion by McCaskill, seconded by Fullerton, to approve the consent agenda.
Roll call: Blaesing, yea; Blakeley, yea; Fry, absent; Fullerton, yea; Hughes, yea; Krupps, absent; McCaskill, yea.
Motion carried.
Motion by Blakeley, seconded by McCaskill, to Amend the 2018-2019 School Calendar. The Calendar was adjusted to reflect “Act of God” days due to bad weather.
Roll call: Blaesing, yea; Blakeley, yea; Fry, absent; Fullerton, yea; Hughes, yea; Krupps, absent; McCaskill, yea.
Motion carried.
Motion by Blakeley, seconded by Hughes, to approve the Second Reading of Press Plus Issue 99 – 2:80, 2:120, 4:130, 4:170, 5:30, 5:60, 5:100, 5:220, 6:20, 6:60, 6:220, 6:310, 7:70, 7:100, 7:190, 7:250, 7:260, 7:270, 7:290, 7:305, 3:40
Roll call: Blaesing, yea; Blakeley, yea; Fry, absent; Fullerton, yea; Hughes, yea; Krupps, absent; McCaskill, yea.
Motion carried.
Motion by Blakeley, seconded by Fullerton, to approve Demolition bid from Zanger & Derhake Excavating & Plumbing for the 440 & 442 East Main St, Mt. Sterling Residences & adjacent structures.
Roll call: Blaesing, yea; Blakeley, yea; Fry, absent; Fullerton, yea; Hughes, yea; Krupps, absent;
McCaskill, yea. Motion carried.
Motion by Blakeley, seconded by McCaskill, to approve the purchase of Chevy 12-passenger van from Kitchell Garage in the amount of $24800
Roll call: Blaesing, yea; Blakeley, yea; Fry, absent; Fullerton, yea; Hughes, yea; Krupps, absent; McCaskill, yea.
Motion carried.
Motion by Fullerton, seconded by Hughes, for the approval of the Proposed 2019/2020 School Calendar. The first student attendance day will be August 19, 2019 and the last day of student attendance for the year will be May 28, 2020.
Roll call: Blaesing, yea; Blakeley, yea; Fry, absent; Fullerton, yea; Hughes, yea; Krupps, absent; McCaskill, yea.
Motion carried.
Motion by Blakeley, seconded by Fullerton, to approve the minutes of closed session.
Roll call: Blaesing, yea; Blakeley, yea; Fry, absent; Fullerton, yea; Hughes, yea; Krupps, absent; McCaskill, yea.
Motion carried.
Motion by McCaskill, seconded by Blakeley, Employment (Resignations, Hiring’s, Dismissals, Release, Reduction)
Approval for Hiring:
Kim Dormire – MS Teacher
Alex Ebbing - High School Boys track coach Tom Little - Junior High Boys track coach
Approval
Laura Northcutt – Medical Leave
Nick Hendricker - volunteer assistant HS baseball coach Nicki Mountain – Volunteer assistant MS track coach
Roll call: Blaesing, yea; Blakeley, yea; Fry, absent; Fullerton, yea; Hughes, yea; Krupps, absent; McCaskill, yea.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned by acclamation at 7:47 pm.
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