Brown County Community Unit School District No. 1 Board met Jan. 24.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held at 6:00 p.m. in the Brown County High School band room. The meeting was called to order by Heath Fullerton. The minutes were recorded by McKenzie Taute.
Roll call: Fullerton, yea; Blaesing, yea; Blakeley, absent; Hughes, yea; Eichelberger, 6:04; Koch, yea; Boylen, yea.
Attendance: Lan Eberle, Pollee Craven, Alex Ebbing, McKenzie Taute, Tracy Conley, Kris Gallaher, Lindsey Luthy, Brian Luthy, Daniel Luthy, Ryan Miller, Heather Miller, Sam Miller.
Visitors:
Mr. Ebbing recognized Brown County Middle School student of the month, Sam Miller. Ebbing said Miller was nominated by Mrs. Prather for his dedication to academics, hard work and politeness.
Mrs. Craven recognized Brown County High School student of the month, Daniel Luthy. Craven said Luthy was nominated by Mr. Garrett for his perseverance this school year and his ability to work well with classmates.
Motion by Blaesing, seconded by Hughes, to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call: Fullerton, yea; Blaesing, yea; Hughes, yea; Eichelberger, yea; Koch, yea; Boylen, yea. Motion Carried
Correspondence: Fullerton thanked the Brown County State Bank for their monthly affinity card donation in the amount of $574.31.
Discussion Items:
Solar Panels: Eberle addressed the board regarding a recent solar proposal from Future Green. The board discussed concerns with the placement of the potential panels. Eberle explained that Future Green was willing to give a presentation to explain the benefits of solar. The board was in agreement to move forward with the presentation by Future Green at a future meeting.
High School HVAC Update/ Storm Damage Update: Eberle discussed the status of insurance claims from the July 2021 hailstorm. The district is looking to receive approximately 2.2 million dollars for complete roof replacements at the high school/middle school campus. Eberle explained that part of the ESSER III grant was set aside to add a new HVAC system to the high school gym. The Building and Grounds Committee met to discuss options and unit sizing for the proposed system. Eberle explained that the HVAC unit cannot be installed until the roof is replaced, as the unit will be mounted to the roof.
Biggest Loser: Eberle explained to the board that 31 staff members are participating in the Biggest Loser competition. In the first 2 weeks participants have lost a combined 177 pounds.
Budget Update: Eberle updated the board on the current budget status. Eberle explained that the district is set to end the month of January with having spent approximately 58% of its budgeted dollars for the year. Eberle went on to say that the district is right on target for expenses and slightly ahead in revenue for the current fiscal year.
Tax Payment Update: Eberle explained that the district has received all levied tax dollars from the county, including an additional $7,195.55.
Eberle explained that the Transportation Committee met to discuss the purchase of five new buses. Eberle went on to say that District Mechanic, Brian Roberts, worked to update the specifications of each bus to fit the district’s needs. The board decided to move forward with the purchase of two sixty-five passenger and three fifty-four passenger buses.
Motion by Eichelberger, seconded by Koch, to approve the purchase of five new buses as presented.
Roll call: Fullerton, yea; Blaesing, yea; Hughes, yea; Eichelberger, yea; Koch, yea; Boylen, yea. Motion Carried
Motion by Fullerton, seconded by Hughes, to approve the seconded reading of Press Plus Issue 108 which includes the following policy section changes:
1. 4:120 Food Services
2. 8:100 Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies
3. 2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban
4. 2:110 Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers
5. 2:120 Board Member Development
6. 2:20 Powers and Duties of the Board of Education; Indemnification
7. 2:220 Board of Education Meeting Procedure
8. 2:220-E1 Exhibit – Board Treatment of Closed Meeting Verbatim Recordings and Minutes
9. 2:220 E5 Exhibit – Semi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes
10. 2:220 E6 Exhibit – Log of Closed Meeting Minutes
11. 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
12. 3:40 Superintendent
13. 3:50 Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent
14. 3:60 Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal
15. 4:160 Environmental Quality of Buildings and Grounds
16. 4:170 Safety
17. 4:175 Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications
18. 4:60 Purchases and Contracts
19. 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
20. 5:100 Staff Development Program
21. 5:120 Employee Ethics; Conduct; and Conflict of Interest
22. 5:125 Personal Technology; and Social Media Usage and Conduct
23. 5:150 Personnel Records
24. 5:185 Family and Medical Leave
25. 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited
26. 5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal
27. 5:220 Substitute Teachers
28. 5:250 Leaves of Absence
29. 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria
30. 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves
31. 5:550 Drug-and Alcohol-Free Workplace; E-Cigarette, Tobacco, and Cannabis Prohibition
32. 5:90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
33. 6:120 Education of Children with Disabilities
34. 6:135 Accelerated Placement Program
35. 6:15 School Accountability
36. 6:20 School Year Calendar and Day
37. 6:220 Bring Your Own Technology BYOT Program; Responsible Use and Conduct
38. 6:300 Graduation Requirements
39. 6:340 Student Testing and Assessment Program
40. 6:50 School Wellness
41. 6:60 Curriculum Content
42. 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities
43. 7:150 Agency and Police Interviews
44. 7:160 Student Appearance
45. 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
46. 7:190 Student Behavior
47. 7:20 Harassment of Student Prohibited
48. 7:200 Suspension Procedures
49. 7:210 Expulsion Procedures
50. 7:240 Conduct Code for Participants in Extracurricular Activities
51. 7:250 Student Support Services
52. 7:260 Exemption from Physical Education
53. 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention
54. 7:30 Student Assignment
55. 7:310 Restrictions on Publications; Elementary Schools
56. 7:315 Restrictions on Publications; High Schools
57. 7:340 Student Records
58. 7:345 Use of Educational Technologies; Student Data Privacy and Security
59. 7:60 Residence
60. 7:70 Attendance and Truancy
61. 7:80 Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance
62. 4:165 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors
63. 2:220-E3 Exhibit-Closed Meeting Minutes
64. 2:220-E8 Exhibit- Board of Education Records Maintenance Requirements and FAQs
Roll call: Fullerton, yea; Blaesing, yea; Hughes, yea; Eichelberger, yea; Koch, yea; Boylen, yea. Motion Carried
Motion by Fullerton, seconded by Blaesing, to enter closed session at 6:34 p.m. for the following subjects: a) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the School District; g) student disciplinary cases. Roll call: Fullerton, yea; Blaesing, yea; Hughes, yea; Eichelberger, yea; Koch, yea; Boylen, yea. Motion Carried
Motion by Boylen, seconded by Fullerton, to exit closed session at 7:31 p.m. Roll call: Fullerton, yea; Blaesing, yea; Hughes, yea; Eichelberger, yea; Koch, yea; Boylen, yea. Motion Carried
Motion by Fullerton, seconded by Boylen, to approve the minutes of closed session. Roll call: Fullerton, yea; Blaesing, yea; Hughes, yea; Eichelberger, yea; Koch, yea; Boylen, yea. Motion Carried
Motion by Eichelberger, seconded by Koch, to approve the alternative disciplinary agreement for student 21A.
Roll call: Fullerton, yea; Blaesing, yea; Hughes, yea; Eichelberger, yea; Koch, yea; Boylen, yea. Motion Carried
Motion by Blaesing, seconded by Hughes, to approve the following personnel action: Roll call: Fullerton, abstain; Blaesing, yea; Hughes, yea; Eichelberger, yea; Koch, yea; Boylen, yea. Motion Carried
Personnel Listing – January 24, 2022
Approval:
Gary Swagger – High School Evening Custodian – effective 1/13/2022
Lindsey Scheer – Middle School Paraprofessional – effective 1/10/2022 – pending completion of WorkKeys exam
Anthony Cook – High School Boys Track Coach – effective 1/24/2022
Annie Fullerton – Middle School Girls Track Coach – effective 1/24/2022
Resignation:
Patricia Logsdon – High School Paraprofessional – effective 1/20/2022
Patricia Jennings – High School Evening Custodian – effective 1/14/2022
Motion by Koch, seconded by Fullerton, to adjourn 7:34 p.m.
Motion Carried by Acclamation
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