West Central Reporter

Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unit School District 170 Board of Education met May 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Board of Education met in a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School LRC with the following members present: McCleery, Webb Spangler, Thompson, McGrew and Beekman Absent: None

Public Comments: None

The Board recognized the following retirees: Kim Havens, Assistant to the Elementary Principal - 34 Years of Service, Kristi White, School Nurse - 36 Years of Service and Carol Jones, Elementary Teacher - 19 Year of Service.

Board Member, Rod McGrew, presented a plaque to Bart Arthur recognizing his Father, Jerry Arthur, for his Coaching Career at Bushnell-Prairie City High School. It will be on display in the High School Trophy Case.

The Board reviewed the Consent Agenda.

Motion by Member Spangler seconded by Member Thompson to approve the Consent Agenda which included the Minutes of the Regular and Executive Minutes of April 16, 2025, payment of bills, Treasurer's Report and Investments, Student Activity Accounts, Imprest Ledgers and Manual and Void Checks. After a roll call vote motion carried as follows: Aye: McCleery, Webb, Spangler, Thompson, McGrew and Beekman. Nay: None

Motion by Member Beekman, seconded by Member Webb to appoint Marcus Hess as School Board Member to fill the vacancy of Jonathan Miller. After a voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

Board President, John McCleery administered the oath of office to Marcus Hess. Superintendent Gound reported that the Elementary Playground will begin construction this Summer with a July 26th start date. The Elementary 4th Grade held their Penny Carnival and Petting Zoo. The Junior High School had several students that competed in the State Track Meet. High School Graduation was held on May 18th.

Superintendent Gound reviewed the Elementary School Improvement Plan.

Motion by Member Beekman, seconded by Member Spangler to approve the Elementary School Improvement Plan. After a roll call vote motion carried as follows: Aye: McCleery, Webb, Spangler, Thompson, McGrew and Beekman. Abstain: Hess

Superintendent Gound reviewed the District's Property, Legal Liability, Auto Insurance policy renewal.

Motion by Member Thompson, seconded by Member McGrew to renew the District's Property, Legal Liability, Auto, Workers Comp, Umbrella and Treasurers Bond Insurance with Unland Insurance with an increase in the comprehensive deductible from $500 to $1,000 and Property deductible from $2,500 to $5,000 from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. After a roll call vote motion carried as follows: Aye: McCleery, Webb, Spangler, Thompson, McGrew and Beekman. Abstain: Hess

Superintendent Gound reviewed the contract for wasted disposal with GFL.

Motion by Member McGrew, seconded by Member Webb to approve the extension of the contract with GFL for waste disposal for 3 years with no increase in cost. After a roll call vote motion carried as follows: Aye: McCleery, Webb, Spangler, Thompson, McGrew and

Beekman. Abstain: Hess

First reading of Board Policy updates as contained in Press Plus Issue 118.

Superintendent Gound reported that the High School Boiler is in need of replacement of stay rods.

Superintendent Gound presented a tentative Amended Budget to the Board. It will be posted for review.

Motion by Member Webb, seconded by Member Thompson to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, probable litigation against the District and student discipline. After a voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Member Webb, seconded by Member Thompson to adjourn Executive Session and return to Open Session. After a voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Member Beekman, seconded by Member McGrew to approve the Personnel Report as follows: Change of Placement: Brittini Chapman from 2nd Grade Teacher to Elementary Dean of Students for the 2025-26 School Year, Kaylee Herron from Elementary ParaPro to Kindergarten Teacher for the 2025-26 School Year. Resignations: Kimberly Lowe as Elementary Special Education Teacher, effective the end of the 2024-25 School Year. Paige Sargeant as Elementary Special Education Teacher effective the end of the 2024-25 School Year, James Melvin as High School Social Studies Teacher effective the end of the 2024-25 School Year. Lauren Settles as High School Guidance Counselor effective April 23, 2025. Christina Waldo as High School Aide effective May 16, 2025 and Tyler Snyder as Head High School Boys Basketball Coach effective immediately. Employment: Chloe Hickle as JH and HS Head Volleyball Coach for the 2025-26 School Year. Mikayla Porter as JH and HS Assistant Volleyball Coach for the 2025-26 School Year. Contract Extensions: Bill Knowles

as Junior High School Principal, 5 year contract. Michelle Rodeffer as Elementary Principal, 5 year contract. After a roll call vote motion carried as follows: Aye: McCleery, Webb, Spangler, Thompson, McGrew and Beekman. Abstain: Hess

Motion by Member Webb, seconded by Member Thompson to adjourn the meeting. After a voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.

The next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School LRC.

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