A-C Central Community Unified School District 262 Board of Education met July 19.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
MEMBERS PRESENT
V. Todd Jokisch
Dan Cuba
Jennifer Fanning
Deb Petefish
Jason Smith
Carissa Myers
Curtis Cosner
MEMBERS ABSENT
Others present: Superintendent - Dr. Amy Zahm; Principals - Anthony Mansur; Technology; A-CCEA - Jenifer Hornbeek, Diane Sieving; Parents; Students -; Citizen Diane Sieving; 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/Cosner - Motion to approve the proposed agenda as presented. Voice vote: All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Knight Lights
A. Accolades from the Board
Jennifer Fanning acknowledged Dan Cuba for being named First Citizen at the Ashland Summer Days. Todd Jokisch said it is well deserved because he does a lot for the community and the school district.
Administrators and Committee Reports
Elementary Report The new office flooring looks great and everything is getting organized. Thank you to all the local businesses for their monetary donations for the Magic Match Program. Also listed is upcoming events.
MS/HS Report - A-C Central was the Chapter Winners for the Section 14 Vo-Ag Fair on July 11, 2023. Congratulations to all the students who showed. Sport activities have been listed for August. Mr. Mansur has been busy moving in, hiring for open positions, revising the handbooks, becoming accustomed to the building, and meeting all the staff members.
Technology Report - One of our E-rate requests has been approved. The request that was approved is for a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) that will be used to help some of our network equipment from sudden power loss. Student laptops have been ordered and mostly set up.
Maintenance and Grounds - No report. Deb Petefish mentioned getting started on a ramp for the stage area for graduation.
Superintendent - Dr. Zahm has been working with Mr. Vincent on the Teacher Vacancy Grant who has gotten the union members to give some ideas as well. Some things we are looking at is loyalty stipends, sign-on bonus, enhancing the mentor program that currently exists.
Executive Session (Exceptions 1)
Cuba/Petefish - Motion to go into Executive Session at 7:27 p.m. in accordance with State Statute to discuss the following:
Exception 1. Adjournment to Executive Session for the purpose of: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), as amended by P.A. 93-0057.
Voice vote: All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Return to Open Session
Petefish/Myers - Motion to come out of executive session at 8:38 p.m. and to approve and seal the minutes of this executive session. Voice vote: All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Personnel Report
Hires
Kallie Edge - Title Reading Aide
Charity Granger - Individual Aide
Lori Hoagland – Individual Aide
Darren Cummins - HS Social Studies
Kim Webster - MS ELA (120 days)
Dan Williams - Teacher Mentor Coordinator Part-time
Resignations
Jill Day -- PE/Health
Bailey Johnson - HS Science
Class Sponsors
Robyn Lovekamp - 8th Grade
Extra-Curricular
Cindy Meinser District Pianist
Sinclair Roeschner - Instrumental MS/HS
Liz Klauzer - Vocal Music MS/HS
Colin Arthalony - Parking Lot Duty A.M.
Liz Sinclair - Parking Lot Duty P.M. Tracy Taft-Lunch Room Supervisor
Athletics
Rick King - MS Assistant Baseball Coach
Cuba/Myers - Motion to approve the Personnel Report as presented. Roll call: All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Approval of Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting on June 21, 2023
B. Approval of Minutes of E-Learning Plan Meeting on June 21, 2023
C. Approval of Closed Session Minutes for Regular Meeting on June 21, 2023.
D. Approval of Treasurer's Report
E. Approval of Activity Reports (will approve at the August meeting)
F. Approval of Bills Payable
G. Approval of Journal Entries
Cuba/Cosner Motion to approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting on June 21, 2023, approval of Minutes of E-Learning Meeting on June 21, 2023, approval of Closed Session Minutes for June 21, 2023, Treasurer's Report, Activity Reports, Board Bills for an amount of $204,256.56, Journal Entries. Roll call: All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Old Business (info/discussion)
A. Investing - the board prefers to stay local but will be willing to at least listen.
This will be discussed at next month's board meeting.
Old Business (action expected)
A. Official Scheduler - this was mentioned during the July meeting.
Fanning/Myers - Motion to approve the Official Scheduler fee as presented. Roll call: All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
B. Board Policy Updates/Press Policy #112- 2nd reading
Cuba/Cosner - Motion to approve the Press Policy update #112 as presented. Voice vote: All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
C. MS/HS Student Handbook/Elem. Student Handbook/Athletic Handbook/Faculty & Staff Handbook
Cuba/Cosner Motion to approve the MS/HS Student Handbook/Elem. Student Handbook/Athletic Handbook/Faculty & Staff Handbook as presented. Cuba, Fanning, Myers, Smith, Cosner, Jokisch voted aye. Petefish voted nay. Motion carried.
New Business (info/discussion)
A. Sever Scholarship - Curtis Cosner was contacted by Kay DeGroot and she was concerned about the money it was earning and if it was being monitored properly.
Board Member or Visitor Requests for Future Business Items (info/discussion)
Adjournment (action expected)
Cuba/Petefish - Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:02 pm. Voice vote: All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
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