Beardstown Community Unified School District 15 Board met May 20.
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 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, Wells Petersen, OJ Simpson and Mike Seaman. Joe Engelbrecht was absent. Also in attendance were Ron Gilbert and Kelly Herter.
PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS-
ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:
Lori Young-Teachers are coming in and clearing out their rooms.
Bill Myers-The district has been in contact with the Cass County Health Department concerning HS graduation. The First National Bank provided yard signs for the graduates.
Ron Gilbert-Food Service Grant was approved through August 2020. We should have an answer from No Kid Hungry for the month of June. Non-Tuition waiver was approved. Summer maintenance list is included in board packets, Kim Watson asked about more infra-red dryers in the bathrooms. Jimmy Hymes asked that bathrooms that are used for sporting events and extracurricular events have hand towels available along with dryers. Mr. Gilbert stated the ERATE was approved. The district internet was bumped up to a gig. He would like to thank everyone for their work and help with everything
Tom Leahy of IASB Executive Search gave a timeline on what to expect with the Superintendent search.
The board discussed athletic field bleachers. It was decided to wait and see what happens with funding. The board will set a building and grounds meeting in June or July.
The current SRO contract was discussed. We do have a candidate for the position. We will renew the contract so the city can hire this candidate for training. It will be a one year contract. A personnel meeting will be set to go over the contract.
The Return to School Committee was discussed. The committee would be an outlet for our staff to get ideas out and to work with board members. To help in any way to get the new year off to a good start.
Ron Gilbert-The district will be taking inventory on technology devices. Looking at scenarios on what the start of school could look like. Phase four would be the phase that the school could open.
The district is looking into Parents Square replacing the current school messenger system. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Curriculum meeting-History and social studies curriculum was discussed. The committee recommends accepting the bid for History and My Math for the 2020-2021 school year.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
ACTION ITEMS.
On a motion by Hymes, second by Hobrock to approve consent agenda 1, 2, 3, and 4. Roll call Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes; and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Hobrock, second by Watson to approve the 2020-2021 Planning Teaching and Instruction Guide. Roll call Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes; and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Hymes, second by Hobrock to approve the 2020-2021 School Calendar. Roll call Hymes-yes; Hobrock- yes; Watson-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes; and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Hobrock, second by Hymes to approve the K-12 Social Studies Curriculum with McGraw-Hill, Pearson, Newsela, and Weiser in the amount of $203,015.38. Also included in the motion is My Math for K-2. Roll call Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes; and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Hobrock, second by Hymes to approve first reading of Press Plus Volume 103. Roll call Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes; and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Hobrock, second by Watson to approve setting the USDA paid student lunch equity price of $3.05 and an Adult lunch weighted average price requirement of $3.55. Roll call Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes; and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Hymes, second by Hobrock to approve Textbook/Technology Fees unchanged from last year. Roll call Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes; and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Hymes, second by Watson to enter closed session for the purpose of discussing litigation, land acquisition, negotiations, student disciplinary cases, and to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, or dismissal of an employee or officer. Personnel. Roll call Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes; and Seaman-yes. Time 7:53 p.m.
On a motion by Watson, second by Hymes to re enter regular session. Roll call Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes; and Seaman-yes. Time 10:25 p.m.
PERSONNEL
On a motion by Hymes, second by Watson to hire Patrick Wildman – MS/HS Guidance Counselor. Roll call Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes; and Seaman-no.
On a motion by Watson, second by Hymes to hire the following Summer Migrant Program- Teachers- Amy Hemphill, Stephanie Chavez Ayala, Pillar Zuluaga, Isamar Chavez, Emily Smith Benanti, Elissa Harrison, Michael Benanti, Yadira Gil Ruiz, Stephanie Brown, Allison Skinner. Roll call Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes; and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Hymes, second by Hobrock to hire the following Summer Migrant Program- Classroom Aides -Tatiana Guilavogui, Fatima Fernandez, Jennifer Martinez, Janet Ramirez, Lucie Mordiva, Alma Williams, Luz Grillasca, Jacqueline Guilavogui, Bibi Cline, Eufemia Zarate, Sabrina Rios. Roll call Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes; and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Hymes, second by Watson to hire Riley Finney – MS/HS Social Studies. Roll call Hymes-yes; Hobrock- yes; Watson-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes; and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Hymes, second by Watson to hire the following Title I Summer School – Teachers- Tami Zeeck, Toni Shinall, Amanda Casper, Ryan Reiss, Rochell Galvez, Nathan Theis, Katie Palmer, Walytza Irigoyen. Roll call Hymes- yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes; and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Hymes, second by Watson to hire the following Title I Summer School – Classroom Aide -Carol Tego. Roll call Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes; and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Hymes, second by Hobrock to hire Ryan Herridge- 5th/6th Grade Teacher. Roll call Hymes-yes; Hobrock- yes; Watson-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes; and Seaman-yes.
The board recognizes the following resignations:
Katie Vitale – Elementary Aide – Effective May 22, 2020 Anissa Nelson – 2nd Grade Teacher
On a motion by Watson, second by Hymes to approve the retirement of Lori Deacon-To grant 250 sick days per the BEA contract Article IX, 9.1 and ER 6% option 9.10 Retirement Date 6/1/2023. Roll call Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes; and Seaman-yes.
On a motion by Watson, second by Hymes to approve the maternity leave for Jennifer Haschemeyer-2nd Grade Teacher- July 13, 2020-September 8, 2020. Roll call Hymes-yes; Hobrock-yes; Watson-yes; Petersen-yes; Simpson-yes; and Seaman-yes.
ADJOURN:
On a motion by Hymes, second by Hobrock to adjourn. Time 10:33p.m.
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