A-C Central Community Unified School District 262 Board of Education met July 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
MEMBERS PRESENT
V. Todd Jokisch
Dan Cuba
Jennifer Fanning
Troy DeFord
Jennifer Knapp
Deb Petefish (by phone)
Jason Smith
ABSENT
Others present: Superintendent – Candi Shaver; Principals – Technology - A CCEA - Greg Lange, Devin Boehme, Kelsey Taylor; Parents - Students –; Citizen - Other - Media-Michael Kloppenburg; Unit Staff - Ann Henry.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Recognition of Visitors and Guests
V. Todd Jokisch led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed everyone to the board meeting.
Proposed Agenda
Cuba/Fanning - Motion to approve the proposed agenda and to amend the proposed agenda to add the discussion related to Chandlerville building as presented. Voice vote: All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Executive Session (Exceptions 1 & 2)
Cuba/DeFord - Motion to go into Executive Session at 7:02 p.m, in accordance with State Statute to discuss the following:
• The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the district, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity, 5 İLCS 120/2 (c)(1).
• Collective negotiating matter between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/20(2).
Roll call: All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Return to Open Session
Knapp/Fanning - Motion to come out of executive session at 8:15 p.m, and to approve and seal the minutes of this executive session, Voice vote: All members present voted aye. Motion carried
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting on June 15, 2022
Approval of Minutes of Amended Budget Hearing June 29, 2022
Approval of Treasurer's Report
Approval of Activity Fund Report
Approval of Board Bills for an amount of $161,821.01
Approval of May Journal Entries
Approval of July Personnel Report
New Hires
Lane Newell - Art
Leslie Myers - Summer Custodian Chandlerville
Kristin Sidwell - Permanent 3rd grade Sub.
Allen Bright-MS Assistant Softball Coach
Resignations
Aimee McCurry - 3rd Grade Teacher
Kaylee Irwin – Aide
John Neubaum - MS/HS Principal
Fanning/Knapp - Motion to approve the Minutes of Regular Meeting on June 15, 2022, Minutes of Amended Budget Hearing June 29, 2022, Treasurer's Report, Activity Fund Reports, Board Bills for an amount of $161,821.01, May Journal Entries, July Personnel Report. Roll call: All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Action from Executive Session
Cuba/DeFord - Motion to authorize initiation of litigation to recover a debt due and owing to the district against Trisha laiennaro. Roll call: All members present voted aye, Motion carried.
Administrators Reports
Elementary Report - The Elementary is excited to welcome two new teachers. First grade Rachel Allen and 3rd grade Carmen Savage. Thank you to the local businesses for their monetary donation for our Magic Match Program,
MS/HS Report - None
Building & Grounds Report – Prairie State in installing the duct work. Flag poles are ordered. Scraping and painting old concession stand. Gymn floor has been cleaned and waxed. The awning work in Chandlerville has not started as of yet. The Elementary office and bathroom floor needs replaced. Wooden floor in the old building hallway also needs replaced.
Technology Report - Metro Communications has notified the district of a delay in the fiber internet project. The delay is due to the road construction between Ashland and Springfield. The new server and storage infrastructure project is continuing to progress. Student laptop inventory is complete. Only a few have been sent off for repairs.
Superintendent's Report
Illinois State Policy has new clear and present danger forms and requirements that we have to fill out. We have to file a report similar to a DCFS type report when a student demonstrates any threatening, physical or verbal behavior that is determined to be a threat to themselves or someone else.
There has also been an implementation of the 988 suicide crisis lifeline where people can call or text.
Illinois has also rolled out a "Safe to Help Illinois Program". That is also something we are looking at implementing. Students will have 5 ways that they can access the program.
We received our newest COVID 19 guidance for schools.
Old Business
Art Room project. No new news.
Cuba/Fanning - Motion to allow Kevin Handy to start the bidding process for the art room unfinished projects which we have discussed already. Roll call: All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
New Business
Press Policy Update 109/Anaphylaxis Policy - First reading. There are a couple areas where we need to decide a "yes" or "no" stance. The first is on page 2 – limiting the time of public participation at a board meeting to 60 minutes. Deb Petefish suggested 30 mins. The second and third questions are on pages 6 and 7 relating to jury/witness duty. The school code mandates the provision certified or licensed employee serving jury/witness duty would you like to apply that language to both licensed and educational support staff. Has the board adopted the school districts supply of undesignated Epi Pen injectors administering injections to students?
Resolution to regulate expense reimbursement . It is a rare occasion that the board spend any money that needs reimbursement. The district pays for the Triple I conference (hotel and conference cost; mileage and food if necessary).
Cuba/DeFord - Motion to approve the regulation of expense reimbursement in accordance with policy 2:125E3 as presented. Roll call: All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Hazard Routes - An annual approval that allows for the reimbursement of those bus routes we are legally required to provide due to IDOT declarations as "Hazardous".
Cuba/Fanning - Motion to approve the IDOT hazardous routes as presented. Voice vote: All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Plan for Safe Return of In-Person Instruction - Meals are paid, mask use is optional, maintain contact tracing, 3ft, instead of 6ft., non-essential visitors are discouraged to come in the building.
Fanning/Cuba - Motion to approve the plan for safe return to in person instruction and continuity of services as presented. Voice vote: All niembers present voted aye. Motion carried.
Consolidated District Plan - This is for all grants. This basically tells you how we are using our grant funds for what they were intended for.
Cuba/DeFord - Motion to approve the consolidated district plan as presented. Roll call: All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Adjourn
Cuba/DeFord - Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 pm. Voice vote: All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
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