Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 Board of Education met March 28.
Prayer was led by Bob Pankey.
Pledge was led by John Metzger.
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The Board of Education of Benton Community Consolidated School District No. 47, Franklin County, Illinois met in Regular Session on the 28th day of March 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.
Swearing in and Seating of New Board Member Ron Winemiller
Student Presentations – 3rd 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. 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, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller – yes. Motion carried.
Closed Session convened at 5:20 p.m.
Brad Wilson moved to reconvene to open session. Travis Severin 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, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller – yes. Motion carried.
Open Session reconvened at 6:17 p.m.
Consent Agenda
Bob Pankey moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The items assigned to the Consent Agenda were as follows:
8. Approve Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on February 28, 2017
9. Approve Treasurer’s Report
10. Approve Payment of Bills
12. New Business
a. Approve Letter of Engagement to Conduct FY17 Audit
13. New Business: Adoption and Updates of Board Policies and Conversion to
Press Policy Numbers – Second Reading and Formal Adoption of the
Following Policies
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. 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
April Board Meeting)
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 Brett Blondi as Head Baseball Coach for 2017-18
b. Approve Taylor Booten as Assistant Softball Coach for 2017-18
c. Accept Resignation of Brooke McCann as Middle School Cheerleading Coach
d. Accept Resignation of Kyler Smith as 7th Grade Basketball Coach
e. Accept Resignation of Aaron Robinson as Assistant Baseball Coach
f. Accept Retirement Letter of Jerry Corn
Travis Severin 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, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller – yes. Motion carried.
Public Comment
None
New Business
Item #12 A on Consent Agenda
Item #13 A thru K on Consent Agenda
Item #14 A thru I on Consent Agenda
Travis Severin moved to Approve MOU Between Benton CCSD 47 and Centerstone of Illinois to Provide Social Work Services for Medicaid Eligible Students. 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, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller – yes. Motion carried.
Travis Severin moved to Approve Event Center Chair Seating Letter and Application Form. Ron Winemiller 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, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller – yes. Motion carried.
Lex Stewart moved to Approve Purchase of 2 Retractable Batting Cages for the Middle School Gym (Estimated Cost of $24,400). Travis Severin 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, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller – yes. Motion carried.
Personnel
Item #15 A thru F on Consent Agenda
Superintendent’s Report
Projected Substantial Completion Update and Planned Use of Event Center
Discussion of a “Dedication” Ceremony/Event (Dates and Specifics)
Event Center Landscaping
Other Board Items
None
Adjournment
Travis Severin moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:38 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, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller – yes. Motion carried.
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