Illini West High School District #307 Board of Education met July 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1) The Special Board Meeting of the Illini West High School District 307 of Hancock, McDonough, and Henderson Counties, IL was called to order at 7:00 PM. The meeting was held in the IW gym.
2) Roll Call:
1. Darrell Sutton-on phone
2. Beth Pence
3. Shannon Pence
4. John Huston-arrived at 7:25pm
5. Betsy Wujek
6. Holly Wilde-Tillman
7. Tracey Anders-on phone
3) Recognition of Visitors:
Joy Swearingen, Suzie Holtsclaw, Sandy Morrison, and Jerry Butcher
4) Public Comment: none
5) Discussion/Action:
a. School opening
Team: Jim, Kim, and Ryan met to develop this plan.
If we go½ days, what happens with extra-curricular? They would go home and a shuttle will be run.
Bus drivers will disinfect the bus after they drop kids off- they can sit in the back of the board office or may be offered to assist with cleaning if they want to continue.
Concern is what if a student wants individual assistance? Can they stay? Unsure because of transportation.
Health Dept intern that could assist with medical checks plus 4 more aids for the bus.
Attorney will create a form to sign giving permission to acknowledge that the student may be on camera.
Remote/Blended not ideal
Must follow guidance from ISBE/IDPH
Must wear masks
Survey-on-line, called parents and 2/3 answered
Needs:
Internet - hot spots
Computers - every student can have one
Waiver of fees
Concerns:
Medically fragile
Don't want to wear masks
How to socially distance at school
Medical check of all students: Yes, Board likes this idea!
100.4 temp
Those sick or presenting symptoms will be kept in a room until they get sent home.
2 Options:
Blended or Back in full all day everyday
Blended 4-Block:
55 minute classes - committed to a quarter ½ days
4 classes, 30 minutes of homework
1:30 - 3:00 teachers will be on line so students can contact teachers
Those who choose not to wear a mask- will be at home on remote learning Math classes will be for the semester- other courses for a quarter
No lockers
Teachers will rotate except for science labs/computer
Number of students willing to come to school will or can dictate if we go 5 days a week When students leave on ½ day they will pick up a lunch after signing up to eat on the bus ride home
Sandy said be consistent - pick a plan and stick to it
Flexibility- 5 days½ days, if students try 5 days and then want to go remote they can Advertise for aids/bus drivers
6) Adjourn
Motion by S Pence, seconded by Wujek to adjourn the July 9, 2020 special board meeting. Roll Call: S Pence/yes; B Pence/yes; Huston/yes; Anders/yes; Wujek/yes; Sutton/yes; WildeTillman/ yes. Motion carried.
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