Anna Community School District No. 37 Board of Education met Monday, June 20.
The board is the governing body for the district and oversees all matters at the district's schools.
Here are the minutes as provided by Anna Community School District No. 37:
Minutes Board of Education Meeting June 20, 2016
Board President Grant Capel called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The following members answered the roll call:
Present: Grant Capel, Craig Dillman, Dale Foster, Pam Needling, Elaine Ray, Elaine Ray and Tina Waller
Absent: Dave Sullivan
Others: Superintendent, Chuck Goforth
Principals, Mark Laster, Charlotte Massey, Rob Lannom
A motion was made by Craig Dillman and seconded by Tina Waller to approve the agenda for the meeting. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Dale Foster, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Elaine Ray, yea; Tina Waller, yea.
A motion was made by Dale Foster and seconded by Tina Waller to open the public hearing for the 2015-2106 amended budget. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Dale Foster, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Elaine Ray, yea; Tina Waller, yea.
No guests were present for public comment. Mr. Goforth gave a brief presentation.
A motion was made by Craig Dillman and seconded by Elaine Ray to close the public hearing. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Dale Foster, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Elaine Ray, yea; Tina Waller, yea.
A motion was made by Tina Waller and seconded by Grant Capel to approve the consent agenda of the following items: Minutes of May 16, 2016 regular meeting, activity fund report, community activity fund report, revolving fund report, treasurer’s report, cafeteria report, insurance report, bills and payroll. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Dale Foster, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Elaine Ray, yea; Tina Waller, yea.
A motion was made by Craig Dillman and seconded by Dale Foster to approve the amended 2015-2016 budget. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Dale Foster, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Elaine Ray, yea; Tina Waller, yea.
A motion was made by Tina Waller and seconded by Craig Dillman to approve the changes for the 2016-2017 handbook. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Dale Foster, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Elaine Ray, yea; Tina Waller, yea.
A motion was made by Dale Foster and seconded by Elaine Ray to adopt the revised district parent involvement policy. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Dale Foster, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Elaine Ray, yea; Tina Waller, yea.
A motion was made by Pam Needling and seconded by Dale Foster to approve the Notice of Public Meetings for 2016-2017. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Dale Foster, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Elaine Ray, yea; Tina Waller, yea.
A motion was made by Dale Foster and seconded by Craig Dillman to approve the installation of electronic message boards as funds and time permit. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Dale Foster, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Elaine Ray, yea; Tina Waller, yea.
A motion was made by Tina Waller and seconded by Craig Dillman to approve the bid of $2200 for awning installation for the Davie/Jr. High entrances. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Dale Foster, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Elaine Ray, yea; Tina Waller, yea.
Superintendent Goforth reported on the following:
• IASB Information
• FOIA Requests
• Report for Parent Advisory Council
• PERA Team Update
• IMEA Safety Grant
• Update on Grant, Construction and Maintenance Projects
• Legislative and Financial Update
• IMEA Safety Grant Reimbursements Still Delayed
• Rumors of Schools not Opening in August
• Discussion of Moving the Pre-K to Lincoln
Mark Laster, Charlotte Massey and Rob Lannom discussed their building reports.
A motion was made by Craig Dillman and seconded by Dale Foster to enter into executive session for the purpose of:
• The appointment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.
• Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2/(c)(2) Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Dale Foster, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Elaine Ray, yea; Tina Waller, yea.
Board went into executive session at 6:09 p.m. Board returned to open session at 6:23 p.m.
A motion was made by Craig Dillman and seconded by Elaine Ray to approve the executive session minutes of May 16, 2016. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Dale Foster, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Elaine Ray, yea; Tina Waller, yea.
A motion was made by Dale Foster and seconded by Craig Dillman to approve the 2016-2017 Non-Certified Salary Schedule. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Dale Foster, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Elaine Ray, yea; Tina Waller, yea.
A motion was made by Craig Dillman and seconded by Dale Foster to adjourn at 6:25 p.m. with the next meeting being a regular meeting scheduled for July 18, 2016. Voice vote: Motion carried.
MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
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