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Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 Board of Education met February 28.

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

Prayer was led by Brad Wilson.

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 28th day of February 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, Travis Severin, Lex Stewart, and Brad Wilson.

Vice President John Metzger will serve as President.

No modifications to the agenda needed.

Student Presentations – 2nd Grade

Closed Session

John Metzger 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.

Brad Wilson 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, Travis Severin – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, and Brad Wilson – yes. Motion carried.

Closed Session convened at 5:17 p.m.

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

Open Session reconvened at 6:14 p.m.

Consent Agenda

Brad Wilson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The items assigned to the Consent Agenda were as follows:

7. Approve Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on January 24, 2017

8. Approve Treasurer’s Report

9. Approve Payment of Bills

11. New Business

e. Approve Benton School District 47 Flexible Benefit Dental and Medical Plan 502 for April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018

f. Approve Employee Health Insurance Agreement for April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018

g. Approve Employee Dental Insurance Agreement for April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018

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

PRESS Policy Numbers – Second Reading and Formal Adoption of the

Following Policies

a. 1:10 School District Legal Status

b. 1:20 School District Organization

c. 1:20-AP School District Organization

d. 1:30 School District Philosophy and Mission

e. 2:10 School District Governance

f. 2:20 Powers and Duties of the School Board Indemnification

g. 2:20-E Waiver and Modification Request Resource Guide

h. 2:30 School District Elections

i. 2:40 Board Member Qualifications

j. 2:50 Board Member Term of Office

k. 2:60 Board Member Removal From Office

l. 2:70 Vacancies on the School Board – Filling Vacancies

m. 2:70-E Vacancies on the Board – Filling Vacancies

n. 2:80 Board Member Oath and Conduct

o. 2:80-E Board Member Code of Conduct

p. 2:100 Board Member Conflict of Interest

q. 2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban

r. 2:110 Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers

s. 2:120 Board Member Development

t. 2:125 Board Member Compensation; Expenses

u. 2:125-E Board Member Compensation Expenses Reimbursement Form

v. 2:125-E Board Member Estimated Expense Approval Form

w. 2:130 Board-Superintendent Relationship

x. 2:140 Communications To and From the Board

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

Press Policy Numbers – First Reading of the Following Policies (Formal

Adoption of these policies will take place upon the Second Reading at the

March Board Meeting)

a. 2:150, 2:150 AP School Board Committees

b. 2:160, 2:160 E Board Attorney Section

c. 2:170 Procurement of Architectural, Engineering, and Land Surveying

d. 2:170 Administrative Procedure Qualification Based Selection

e. 2:200, 2:200 AP Types of School Board Meetings

f. 2:210 Organizational School Board Meeting

g. 2:220 & 2:220 E1-E8 School Board Meeting Procedure

h. 2:230 Public Participation at School Board Meetings

i. 2:240 Board Policy Development

j. 2:250, 2:250 AP1, AP2, & E1-E3 Access to District Public Records

k. 2:260, 2:260 AP1 & AP2 Uniform Grievance Procedure

14. Personnel

a. Accept Resignation of Brett Blondi as Head Baseball Coach for 2016-17

b. Accept Resignation of Taylor Booten as Assistant Softball Coach for 2016-17

c. Approve John Krieger as Assistant Boys’ Track Coach

d. Approve Aron Kays as Volunteer Boys’ Track Coach

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

Public Comment

None

New Business

Item #11 E, F, and G on Consent Agenda

Item #12 A thru X on Consent Agenda

Item #13 A thru K on Consent Agenda

Bob Pankey moved to Authorize Superintendent to Seek Bids for Garbage Service. Gary Messersmith seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Travis Severin – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, and Brad Wilson – yes. Motion carried.

Gary Messersmith moved to table at this time the Authorization of the Superintendent to Seek Bids for Lawn Maintenance Service. Lex Stewart seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Travis Severin – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, and Brad Wilson – yes. Motion carried.

Brad Wilson moved to Authorize Superintendent to Seek Bids for Student Transportation Services. Bob Pankey seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Travis Severin – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, and Brad Wilson – yes. Motion carried.

Lex Stewart moved to Authorize Superintendent to Seek Bids for Custodial Services. John Metzger seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Travis Severin – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, and Brad Wilson – yes. Motion carried.

Travis Severin moved to Appoint Candidate Ron Winemiller to Fill Vacant Board Seat. Brad Wilson seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Travis Severin – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, and Brad Wilson – yes. Motion carried.

Bob Pankey moved to Approve 2017-2018 School Calendar. Lex Stewart seconded the motion. Upon roll being called the following vote was recorded: Gary Messersmith – yes, John Metzger – yes, Bob Pankey – yes, Travis Severin – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, and Brad Wilson – yes. Motion carried.

Personnel

Item #14 A thru D on Consent Agenda

Superintendent’s Report

Event Center Projected Substantial Completion Update and Purchases Made (Chairs, Racks, Floor Covering)

Discussion of a “Dedication” Ceremony/Event (Dates and Specifics)

Discussion of Premium Seat Sales (Prices, Policies, and Procedures)

Discussion of Potential Future Land Purchase/Lease for Right of Way Easement from Campus Location to Stuyvesant Street

Discussion of Potential Batting Cage(s) for Current 5-8 Gym

Other Board Items

None

Adjournment

Lex Stewart moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:49 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, Travis Severin – yes, Lex Stewart – yes, and Brad Wilson – yes. Motion carried.

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