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Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 Board of Education met April 25.

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

Prayer was led by Bob Pankey.

Pledge was led by John Metzger.

The Board of Education of Benton Community Consolidated School District No. 47, Franklin County, Illinois met in Regular Session on the 25th day of April at 5:00 p.m. Vice President John Metzger called the meeting to order. Upon roll being called those members present were: Gary Messersmith, John Metzger, Bob Pankey, Lex Stewart, Ron Winemiller, and Brad Wilson. Travis Severin was absent.

Vice President John Metzger will serve as President.

Modification to Agenda: Student 7th Grade presentation before Adjourning Sine Die

Student Presentations – 7th Grade

Adjourn Sine Die

Brad Wilson moved to Adjourn Sine Die at 5:23 p.m. Bob Pankey seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Ron Winemiller – yes, and Brad Wilson – yes. Travis Severin was absent. Motion carried.

Seating of April 4, 2017, Elected Board Members & Official Oath

Dr. Goble administered the Official Oath of Office to elected board members – Gary Messersmith, Derek Stowers, Lex Stewart, and Brad Wilson.

Election of Board Officers

Nominations were opened for Board President.

Gary Messersmith nominated John Metzger. John Metzger accepted the nomination.

Lex Stewart nominated Brad Wilson. Brad Wilson accepted the nomination.

No other nominations for Board President.

Nominations closed.

The following vote was recorded:

Voting for John Metzger – Gary Messersmith and John Metzger

Voting for Brad Wilson – Bob Pankey, Lex Stewart, Derek Stowers, Ron Winemiller

Brad Wilson abstained from voting.

Lex Stewart moved to approve Brad Wilson as Board President. John Metzger seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Brad Wilson – abstain, and Ron Winemiller – yes. Motion carried.

Nominations were opened for Board Vice President.

Brad Wilson nominated Bob Pankey. Bob Pankey accepted the nomination.

No other nominations for Board Vice President.

Nominations closed.

The following vote was recorded:

Brad Wilson moved to approve Bob Pankey as Board Vice President. Gary Messersmith seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – abstain, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller – yes. Motion carried.

Nominations were opened for Board Secretary.

Bob Pankey nominated Gary Messersmith. Gary Messersmith accepted the nomination.

No other nominations for Board Secretary.

Nominations closed.

The following vote was recorded:

Lex Stewart moved to approve Gary Messersmith as Board Secretary. Bob Pankey seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – abstain, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller – yes. Motion carried.

Bob Pankey moved to approve the appointment of Robbie Steckenrider as Treasurer. Gary Messersmith seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller – yes. Motion carried.

Reestablish Board Committees

Building Committee: Table discussion and appointment until the May Board Meeting

Negotiating Committee - Certified Staff: Bob Pankey, Lex Stewart, and Brad Wilson

Negotiating Committee - Non Certified Staff: Table discussion and appointment until

the May Board Meeting

Sick Leave Committee: Table discussion and appointment until the May Board

Meeting

Finance/Insurance Committee: Table discussion and appointment until the May

Board Meeting

Policy Committee: Table discussion and appointment until the May Board Meeting

Establish Regular Meeting Schedule

Bob Pankey moved to establish the regular board meeting schedule beginning August 2017 as the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Ron Winemiller seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller – yes. Motion carried.

Consent Agenda

Bob Pankey moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The items assigned to the Consent Agenda were as follows:

9. Approve Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on March 28, 2017

10. Approve Treasurer’s Report

11. Approve Payment of Bills

13. New Business

a. Approve Out of State Field Trip for Chorus and Band to Holiday World in

Santa Claus, Indiana on May 17th

b. Approve the Amended 2016-2017 School Calendar

14. New Business: Adoption and Updates of Board Policies and Conversion to

Press Policy Numbers – Second Reading and Formal Adoption of the following Policies:

a. 3:10 Goals and Objectives

b. 3:30 Chain of Command

c. 3:30-E Exhibit-Organizational Chart for Administration

d. 3:40 Superintendent

e. 3:50 Administrative Personnel Other Than The Superintendent

f. 3:60 Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal

g. 3:60-E Exhibit-Reporting Requirements for Building Principals Concerning School Safety and Security

h. 3:70 Succession of Authority

i. 3:70-AP Administrative Procedure – Succession Plan

15. Personnel

a. Approve Maternity Leave Request for Teacher, Lindsey Bumpus

b. Approve Aaron Cantrell as 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach

c. Approve Aaron Robinson as Assistant Baseball Coach

d. Approve Cindy Mathews as Middle School Cheerleading Coach

e. Approve Maternity Leave Request for Teacher, Amy Taylor

f. Accept Retirement Letter of Head Cook, Barbara Forsythe

John Metzger seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller – yes. Motion carried.

Public Comment

None

New Business

Item #13 A and B on Consent Agenda

Item #14 A thru I on Consent Agenda

John Metzger moved to approve a one (1) year extension with Centerstone for cleaning services. Ron Winemiller seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Ron Winemiller – yes, and Brad Wilson – yes. Motion carried.

Gary Messersmith moved to approve a one (1) year extension with Durham School Services for student transportation. Derek Stowers seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Ron Winemiller – yes, and Brad Wilson – yes. Motion carried.

Bob Pankey moved to approve Change Order 003 – additional score boards. Brad Wilson seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Ron Winemiller – yes, and Brad Wilson – yes. Motion carried.

Lex Stewart moved to approve new pricing for batting cages ($26,340) from Victory Athletics. Bob Pankey seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Ron Winemiller – yes, and Brad Wilson – yes. Motion carried.

John Metzger moved to approve the disposal of obsolete inventory – piano. Derek Stowers seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Ron Winemiller – yes, and Brad Wilson – yes. Motion carried.

Personnel

Item #15 A thru F on Consent Agenda

Superintendent’s Report

Projected 2017-2018 Staffing Plan

Honor’s Night (May 1st – 6:00 p.m.)

Other Board Items

Event Center Update

Graduation (May 19th – 6:30 p.m.)

Centerstone Church Volunteers (May 6th)

Mandatory Board Member Training

Egyptian Division Meeting (May 9th)

Closed Session

Brad Wilson recommended that the Board adjourn to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, discipline or evaluation of personnel, litigation or potential litigation, and to discuss collective bargaining issues.

Bob Pankey moved to adjourn to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, discipline or evaluation of personnel, litigation or potential litigation, and to discuss collective bargaining issues. Gary Messersmith seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Ron Winemiller – yes, and Brad Wilson – yes. Motion carried.

Closed Session convened at 6:25 p.m.

Derek Stowers moved to reconvene to open session. Bob Pankey seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Ron Winemiller – yes, and Brad Wilson – yes. Motion carried.

Open Session reconvened at 7:15 p.m.

Adjournment

Brad Wilson moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:16 p.m. Bob Pankey seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Ron Winemiller – yes, and Brad Wilson – yes. Motion carried.

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