Beardstown Community Unified School District 15 Board met April 17.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Education Community Unit No. 15, Beardstown, IL was called to order on 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, Kim Watson, OJ Simpson, Aaron Stock and Mike Seaman. Jack Fearneyhough was absent. Also in attendance were Ron Gilbert and Kelly Herter.
PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS-Megan Stocker-Truancy officer is working on the truancy ordinance, previously no tickets have been issued but the county and the city are willing to work with the district.
Tom Hyde gave a presentation from Graham and Hyde about the improvements to the district. Discussion on where cafeteria deliveries are delivered. Mr. Gilbert was asked to get numbers on getting the deliveries to use another entrance.
Julie Towery presented the National School Lunch Program with the Community Eligibility Provision district wide. Adult lunch prices will be increased. There are proportion restrictions. We have to have a decision made by June. Opt out of it anytime. Eliminates the kids with lunch balances.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Personnel-No board recommendations at this time.
Curriculum-Able to look at all the data. Science Curriculum was discussed. Gizmo a lot of engaging curriculum.
ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:
Bill Myers- Through committee meetings the committee would like to do away with the current held harmless policy as stated in the handbook after the 2018-2019 school year. Is held harmless an actual policy? It is in the handbook. Policy change would be for the handbook. Criteria would be for seniors to be exempt.
Lori Young-Excited hosting schools coming in and observing our schools. Baby Talk professional had professional development.
Tammee Petersen-Nothing more than report
Kathleen MacGregor-Nothing more than her report
Ann Chilton-Cameras for the stop arms on the buses. She would recommend route busses get the cameras. Decals made for the white buses. Jamie Lane of Flowers donated her time to put them on the buses.
Lauren Smith-Nothing more than her report
Ron Gilbert-He presented a plaque to Donna Stocker for her retirement. Aaron Stock was presented a plaque for serving on the Board for 8 years. He recognized Jack Fearneyhough for his 6 years of service on the Board.
End of year of events. He gave the district financial update. Mr. Gilbert gave a report on Atlantic Research School Improvement Company. Green Edison has completed most of the Ameren Lighting project. Watson and asked about changing out the lights that needed changed. They are working on them now to get them brighter. Ameren comes in and does a walk through. Communications will be updated in the district. We will be getting bids on new radios and communication equipment. Costs between the city and the school district concerning the School Resource Officer were discussed. Hobrock asked about the intercom system not working in all rooms. GTSI will be in the district to look at the intercom system. The system is blowing fuses.
ACTION ITEMS.
On a motion by Watson, second by Simpson to approve consent agenda 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Stock-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Hobrock, second by Hymes to approve the adoption of the schedule for regular Board of Education meetings for the 2019-2020 school year. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Stock-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Hobrock , second by Watson to approve the superintendent to begin preparing a Tentative Budget for the 2020 Fiscal year. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Stock-yes; Simpson-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. Personnel-Employment. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Stock-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes. Time 8:19p.m.
On a motion by Hymes, second by Hobrock to re enter regular session. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Stock-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes. Time 8:53p.m.
PERSONNEL
On a motion by Watson, second by Hobrock to approve the following employment: Jaelan Sellars-MS/HS Paraprofessional; Skyler Bennett-Special Education Paraprofessional. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson- yes; Stock-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Hymes, second by Simpson to approve the following extra-curricular volunteers who are ASEP or Teacher certified. Stephanie Brown-Volunteer Track Coach; Brook Tracy-Volunteer Track Coach. Roll Call Vote: Hymes- yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Stock-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Watson, second by Hymes to approve maternity leave for Paulina Madrigal-Start time around May 14, 2019. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Stock-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
The board recognized the retirement of Ron Gilbert 6-30-21.
The board recognizes the following resignations: Jennifer Busby-HS Special Educational Instructor
DISCUSSION: Kim Watson read a thank you note from Lisa Murray’s Family.
Barbara Hobrock-Mission and Vision Statements. Have them in line for next year. The Board will get together and contact the Regional Office and get information.
The board thanked Aaron Stock for his years of service on the board. He thanked everyone for putting up with him. He has the utmost respect for the board and staff.
ADJOURN:
On a motion by Stock, second by Hymes to adjourn. Time 9:03p.m.
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