West Central Reporter

Virginia Community Unit School District 64 Board of Education met Feb. 1.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The Minutes Of The Regular Meeting Of The Board Of Education Of Virginia Community Unit School District No. 64, Cass County Which Was Held On Monday, February 1, 2021 In The Virginia Cusd 64 Cafeteria.

The Regular Board Meeting Was Called To Order By Board President Casey French At 7:00 Pm With The Following Members Answering Present: Gary Bell, Stephanie Hobrock, Joanie Bell, Kara Lynch, Matt Werner, Casey French And Dustin Fritsche.

Also Present Were Superintendent Gary Depatis Principal, Mekelle Neathery Other Visitors Included Linda Brown And News Media Michael Kloppenburg.

The Pledge Of Allegiance Was Recited By All That Were Present.

Additions/ Deletions To The Agenda. Added To Discussion Items B) Rise And C) School Schedules On Fridays

A Motion Was Made By Mrs. Hobrock And Seconded By Ms. Lynch To Approve The Consent Agenda, The Bills, Payroll Report, Financial Reports And The Minutes Of The Regular Board Meeting Of December 21, 2020. Roll Call:

Lynch, Yes          Fritsche, Yes

Hobrock, Yes      G Bell, Yes

J Bell, Yes           Werner,Yes

French, Yes

Other Items Discussed At The Meeting Were Ffcra Sick Days, Rise And School Schedules On Fridays.

A Motion Was Made By Mr. Werner And Seconded By Mr. Fritsche To Approve The Second Reading And Adoption Of Policy Updates For 3:40, 4:80, 4:90, 5:270, 6:20, 6:300, 6:310 (Include Posting On District Website), 6:315, 6:320, 6:340, 7:100, 7:140 And 7:300. Roll Call:

J Bell, Yes        Fritsche, Yes

G Bell, Yesh     Gbrock, Yes

Lynch, Yes       Werner, Yes

French, Yes

A Motion Was Made By Mr. Werner And Seconded By Ms. Lynch To Approve The Installation Of The Water Bottle Filling Stations (Henson Robinson). Roll Call:

Hobrock, Yes     Lynch, Yes

Fritsche, Yes      G Bell, Yes

J Bell, Yes          French, Yes

Werner, Yes

A Motion Was Made By Mr. Fritsche And Seconded By Mr. Bell To Approve The Membership To Airss For 2021. Roll Call:

J Bell, Yes       G Bell, Yes

French, Yes     Hobrock, Yes

Lynch, Yes       Fritsche, Yes

Werner, Yes

A Motion Was Made By Mr. Werner And Seconded By Mr. Fritsche To Aprove Pat Woods As Volunteer Assistant Coach For Jh Volleyball. Roll Call:

Hobrock, Yes     Lynch, Yes

Fritsche, Yes     G Bell, Yes

J Bell, Yes         French, Yes

Werner, Yes

A Motion Was Made By Mr. Fritsche And Seconded By Ms. Lynch To Approve Jenny Hays As A Volunteer Asistant Jr. High Cheerleading Coach. Roll Call:

J Bell, Yes       G Bell, Yes

French, Yes     Hobrock, Yes

Lynch, Yes       Fritsche, Yes

Werner, Yes

Principal Neathery Reported On College Career Readiness, Student Attendance On Fridays, Students With Missing Work Coming In On Fridays For Additional Assistance And The Jr. High House System Competition.

Superintendent Depatis Reported On The Status For Additional Funding From The Federal Government. He Also Reported On The Negotiations Team.

A Motion Was Made By Mr. Werner And Seconded By Ms. Lynch To Move Into Executive Session [Ilcs 120/2 (C) (1) (2)] To Consider Employment Compensation, Discipline, Performance Or Dismissal Of Certified And Non-Certified Employees And Matters Related To Collective Bargaining At 7:42 Pm. Roll Call:

Hobrock,Yes     Lynch, Yes

Fritsche,Yes     G Bell, Yes

J Bell, Yes        French, Yes

Werner, Yes

A Motion Was Made By Mr. Fritsche And Seconded By Ms. Lynch To Return To Open Session At 8:26 Pm. Roll Call:

J Bell, Yes       G Bell, Yes

French, Yes     Hobrock, Yes

Lynch, Yes       Fritsche, Yes

Werner, Yes

A Motion Was Made By Mrs. Hobrock And Seconded By Mrs. Bell To Adjourn The Meeting At 8:26 Pm With All Saying Aye.

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