Brown County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met April 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The meeting of the Board of Education was held on Wednesday evening, April 24, 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 Krupps. The minutes were recorded by Casey Perry.
On roll call, Blaesing, yea; Blakeley, yea; Fry, yea; Fullerton, yea; Hughes, yea; Krupps, yea; McCaskill, yea.
In attendance: Jeri Howell, Sue Tomlinson, Judy J. Seiben, Diane Wagner, Jeremy McClelland, Nicki McClelland, Mason Buss, Brian Heinecke, Pete Jinkens, Kenny Blentlinger, Kim Blentlinger, Marsha Wagner, Charlotte Scott, Ed Scott, Penny Drake, Kevin Dieterle, Daniel Wagner, Neil Alsup.
Motion by Fry, seconded by Blakeley, to approve the consent agenda.
Roll call: Blaesing, yea; Blakeley, yea; Fry, yea; Fullerton, yea; Hughes, yea; Krupps, yea; McCaskill, yea.
Motion carried.
Public Comment: Mrs. Craven presented Alexis Smith as the High School Student of the month. She was nominated by Mrs. Maas stating that Alexis is a hardworking student with a great work ethic and self-help skills. She is always willing to answer questions when she is in a group and works so well with others. She is always so friendly to everyone and so polite. She always tells me to have a nice day. She is a wonderful student and person. She was also nominated by Mrs. Gallaher stating that she is always prepared for class and ready to work and participate each day. She is not only a good student academically, but she is always friendly and positive and a joy to have in class.
Penny Drake, Kevin Dieterle and Mason Buss spoke on behalf of the High School Boys Basketball Coach, Jeff Schmitz, stating that Jeff was an outstanding coach and citizen. Schmitz is often seen at the lower grade levels sporting events to support the younger children as well. Buss stated that Schmitz is always willing to help his players out when it comes to their grades and eligibility.
Charlotte Scott presented a bill for $10,000 to the Board of Education for the cost of tuition at St. Mary’s School where her children attend due to her named criticisms regarding Brown County School District and personnel.
Kenny Blentlinger presented his ecommerce business, Midwest Supply Central, where he is able to provide school supplies for students at the beginning of the school year at lower cost than is typical in stores. He will be setting up a system where parents can place orders online, and the supplies will be bundled by each student’s name then delivered to each Brown County School. Parents will only need to place their order and pay online. Blentlinger plans to give back 5% of his sales from the school supplies to the school to be used for activity fees for students who cannot participate in extra-curricular activities due to lack of personal funding.
Committee Reports: None
Administrative Reports: On behalf of Mrs. Craven, Mr. Alex Ebbing presented the recent expansion of the Physical Education curriculum which includes increased usage of the weight room and equipment therein. He desires to improve the learning environment within the weight room and make a safer learning environment for the students. A few of the issues that were presented are the drywall and ceiling seams falling off due to humidity, the overhead door has issues shutting and the cables are broken and paint is chipping. Mr. Ebbing along with fellow teachers and coaches are willing to volunteer their time for the project and are willing to write a grant to the DOT Charitables Foundation for assistance with funding.
Motion by Blaesing, seconded by Blakeley, 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 6:25 pm.
Roll call: Blaesing, yea; Blakeley, yea; Fry, yea; Fullerton, yea; Hughes, yea; Krupps, yea; McCaskill, yea
Motion carried.
Motion by McCaskill, seconded by Fullerton, to return to open session at 8:16 pm.
Roll call: Blaesing, yea; Blakeley, yea; Fry, yea; Fullerton, yea; Hughes, yea; Krupps, yea; McCaskill, yea
Motion carried.
Motion by Fry, seconded by Fullerton, to approve the minutes of closed session.
Roll call: Blaesing, yea; Blakeley, yea; Fry, yea; Fullerton, yea; Hughes, yea; Krupps, yea; McCaskill, yea
Motion carried.
Motion by Fry, seconded by Blaesing, Employment (Resignations, Hiring’s, Dismissals, Release, Reduction)
Hire:
Carrie Bradshaw – Summer (only) Speech Therapy
Chelsea Howard – 2nd Grade Teacher for the 2019-2020 School Year
Kirstie Fencik – Speech & Language Teacher effective November 4, 2019
Summer School Bus Drivers (June, 2019 only): Lori Lindsey Richardson & Sandy Barr Summer Food Program Delivery Driver {June, July & August (58 days) only}: to be determined Summer Food Program Dining Room Supervisor {June, July & August (58 days) only}: to be determined
Summer Food Program {June, July & August (58 days) only}: Head Cook--Alicia Grady & Cook--Nicole Hester
Summer School Teachers (June, 2019 only):
Emily Bystry
Kara Cox
McKaylia Fields
Annie Fullerton
Heather Miller
Anne Oliver
Sally Ruble
Lynn Tomlinson
Haley Tournear
Summer School Paraprofessionals: to be determined
Approval:
Renee Grady -- FMLA
Cassie Kindhart – FMLA
Transfer/Assign Sandy Prather, Title I/Reading/ELA Intervention Teacher to the MS effective 2019-2020 school year
Advertise/Post for a One-Year Only Assistant Principal position
Retirement—Karen Jirjis effective at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.
Resignations:
Hannah Kline—MS ELA, HS Scholastic Bowl Coach, HS Speech Coach, Class of 2020 Co- Sponsor
Scott Woodward – HS Boys Basketball
Charlotte Scott – MS Paraprofessional (effective at the end of the 18-19 school year)
Sarah Maas—HS Track (effective at the end of the 2019 season) Molly Babb – JH Volleyball Coach
Roll call: Blaesing, yea; Blakeley, yea; Fry, yea; Fullerton, abstain; Hughes, yea; Krupps, yea; McCaskill, yea Motion carried.
Motion by Fullerton, seconded by Blakeley to Canvass the returns and declare the results of the April 2, 2019, election and take all necessary and appropriate action relative to such election, specifically including, but not limited to the declaration and proclamation of election results, canvassing and declaring the results, execution of the abstract of votes cast, and any other matter required by the School Code and the Election Code.
Roll call: Blaesing, yea; Blakeley, yea; Fry, yea; Fullerton, yea; Hughes, yea; Krupps, yea; McCaskill, yea
Motion carried.
Motion by Krupps, seconded by Blakeley to consider/approve Resolution Authorizing Executive Session Minutes for Public Release for minutes prior to March 31, 2019.
Roll call: Blaesing, yea; Blakeley, yea; Fry, yea; Fullerton, yea; Hughes, yea; Krupps, yea; McCaskill, yea
Motion carried.
Motion by Blaesing, seconded by Blakeley for Approval of Minutes of the March 27 & April 24, 2019, meeting, including motion that old Board adjourn sine die, next to be made.
Roll call: Blaesing, yea; Blakeley, yea; Fry, yea; Fullerton, yea; Hughes, yea; Krupps, yea; McCaskill, yea
Motion carried.
Motion by McCaskill, seconded by Blaesing to Adopt a motion that old Board adjourn sine die- final time and the new Board convene immediately following such adjournment.
Roll call: Blaesing, yea; Blakeley, yea; Fry, yea; Fullerton, yea; Hughes, yea; Krupps, yea; McCaskill, yea
Motion carried.
Motion by McCaskill, seconded by Hughes, to adjourn at 8:24 pm. Motion carried by acclamation
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