Beardstown Community Unified School District 15 Board met May 22.
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 May 22, 2019 by President Mike Seaman at 7:00 p.m. in Beardstown Middle/High library 500 East 15th Street, Beardstown, IL. Pledge of allegiance. Jimmy Hymes called the roll with the following members present: Jimmy Hymes, OJ Simpson, Wells Petersen and Mike Seaman. Barbara Hobrock and Kim Watson were absent. Also in attendance were Ron Gilbert and Kelly Herter.
PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS-Stephanie Brown would like for the Building and Grounds committee to address the playground at the Football field.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Personnel met about MOU’s the full board approval is later in the meeting.
ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:
Bill Myers-None
Lori Young-She congratulated several teachers that volunteer their time for Girls on the Run. It is a great social and emotional activity for young girls. They have been meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays since February to train for the 5-K that was held at Lincoln Land.
Tammee Petersen-She let the board know she is now done with her classes at WIU. Waiting on exam scores.
Lauren Smith-None
Jim Childers-None
Ron Gilbert-He gave the district financial update. He gave a report on the IDOT grant for new sidewalks and curbs. He will be amending the budget in June. He will be moving money around but balances won’t change. The district will be approving a new science curriculum this meeting. Jim and Alex are getting together summer projects list. There will be painting throughout the building. The district will be getting bids to reseal the parking lots at all the district buildings. Card readers are almost installed. Cards will be issued this summer. Met with the city to discuss school resource officer agreement.
ACTION ITEMS.
On a motion by Simpson, second by Petersen to approve consent agenda 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Simpson, second by Hymes to approve the new science curriculum for the 2019-2020 school year: 5th-8th grade McGraw Hill-$52,708.09; HS Biology and Anatomy and Physiology-$15,273.90; HS Earth Science-$3,718.75. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Simpson, second by Petersen to let bids for bread and milk. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Peterson, second by Simpson to approve National School Lunch Program with the Community Eligibility Provision Option District Wide. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Hymes, second by Petersen to approve the textbook/Technology/Breakfast and Lunch fees for the 2019- 2020 school year. Adult lunch from $2.90 to $3.40. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman- yes.
On a motion by Hymes, the motion to approve failed for lack of a second to approve MOU for school social worker.
On a motion by Hymes, second by Simpson to approve MOU for Athletic Director position. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Petersen, second by Hymes 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/Dismissals. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes. Time 7:22 p.m.
On a motion by Simpson, second by Hymes to re enter regular session. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes. Time 8:48 p.m.
PERSONNEL
On a motion by Simpson, second by Hymes to approve the following employment: William Capps–HS Agriculture / FFA sponsor; Matthew Klett-Assistant HS/MS Principal; Jessica Fricke–FT Speech Language Pathologist; Bre Brown–Assistant HS Volleyball Coach; Jean Siefert–Family Consumer Science; Frank Shaw–National Honor Society; Ann Hill–PT Speech Language Pathologist. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Petersen, second by Hymes to approve action to remove Valerie Martinez from the district employment rolls as a result of a resignation from non-attendance. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
The board recognizes the transfer of Heidi Simpson to FT Gard Attendance Secretary.
The board recognizes the following resignations: Sharina Tavarez Perez-Gard Elementary Language Facilitator
Sara Perkins-Gard Elementary Special Education Teacher; Patrick Wildman-School Counselor, Jr. Class Sponsor, MS Scholastic Bowl Coach; Stacey Savage-National Honor Society; Sarah Burton-HS Special Education Teacher
Krista Whelan-8th Grade Science Teacher; Brandi Hymes-MS/HS Nurse; Adalis Rodriguez Rivera-Pre-k Aide
Andrea Wells-MS 1 on 1 Aide. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Hymes, second by Petersen to approve the retirement of Virginia Park-Cafeteria Staff-Dishwasher. Roll Call Vote: Hymes-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes and Seaman-yes.
DISCUSSION: Set Special meeting for May 28, 2019 at 6:15 p.m.; Set Building and Grounds meeting for May 30, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. and Transportation meeting set for May 30, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Personnel set for June 3, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
ADJOURN:
On a motion by Hymes, second by Simpson to adjourn. Time 8:57 p.m.
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