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.
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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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