Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 Board of Education met May 23.
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 23rd day of May at 5:00 p.m. President Brad Wilson called the meeting to order. Upon roll being called those members present were: Gary Messersmith, John Metzger, Bob Pankey, Lex Stewart, Derek Stowers, Brad Wilson, and Ron Winemiller.
Consent Agenda
John Metzger moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The items assigned to the Consent Agenda were as follows:
5. Approve Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on April 25, 2017
Approve Minutes of the Special Board Meeting on May 8, 2017
6. Approve Treasurer’s Report
7. Approve Payment of Bills
10. New Business
c. Approve Dates, Times, and Location of 2017-2018 Regular Board
Meetings
f. Approve Bid from Clinton Electric for SPD Installation at Event Center
g. Authorize Superintendent to Advertise for Ancillary Services
11. 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 June
Board Meeting):
a. 4.10 Fiscal and Business Management
b. 4.15 Fiscal and Business Management AP
c. 4.15 Fiscal and Business Management E1
d. 4.15 Fiscal and Business Management E2
e. 4.15 Fiscal and Business Management E3
f. 4.15 Fiscal and Business Management Identity Protection
g. 4.20 Fund Balances
h. 4.30 Revenue and Investments
i. 4.40 Incurring Debt
j. 4.45 Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery
k. 4.45 Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery AP1
l. 4.45 Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery E1
m. 4.50 Payment Procedures
n. 4.55 Payment Procedures AP1
o. 4.55 Payment Procedures E1
p. 4.55 Use of Credit and Procurement Cards
q. 4.60 Purchases and Contracts
r. 4.60 Purchases and Contracts E1, AP1-AP4, AP4-E1
s. 4.70 Resource Conservation
t. 4.70 Resource Conservation AP
u. 4.80 Accounting and Audits
v. 4.90 Activity Funds
w. 4.100 Insurance Management
x. 4.110 Transportation
y. 4.110 AP1-AP3, E1
z. 4.120 Food Services
aa. 4.130 Free and Reduced-Price Food Services; Meal Charge Notifications
bb. 4.140 Waiver of Student Fees
cc. 4.150 Facility Management and Building Programs
dd. 4.160 Environmental Quality of Buildings and Grounds
ee. 4.170 Safety
ff. 4.175 Convicted Child Sex Offender
gg. 4.180 Pandemic Preparedness
12. Personnel
a. Accept Letter of Resignation of Dr. Jay Goble as Superintendent
b. Approve Search Process for New Superintendent
c. Approve Letter of Resignation of Tiffany Dobraski as Student Council
Sponsor
d. Approve Leave of Absence Request from Aide Marcie Niekamp
e. Approve Lori Guthrie as First Cook at Benton Middle School
f. Approve Maternity Leave Request from Tiffany Dobraski
Lex Stewart 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
Organization of the Board of Education
Reestablish Board Committees
Building Committee: Lex Stewart – Chairman
John Metzger
Brad Wilson
Negotiating Committee - Certified Staff: Brad Wilson – Chairman
Bob Pankey
Lex Stewart
Negotiating Committee - Non Certified Staff: Gary Messersmith – Chairman
Derek Stowers
Ron Winemiller
Sick Leave Committee: Ron Winemiller – Chairman
Bob Pankey
Gary Messersmith
Finance/Insurance Committee: John Metzger – Chairman
Derek Stowers
Gary Messersmith
Policy Committee: John Metzger – Chairman
Lex Stewart
Gary Messersmith
Franklin/Jefferson Co. Special Ed District: Lex Stewart – District #47 Rep.
New Business
Item #10 C, F, and G on Consent Agenda
Item #11 A thru GG on Consent Agenda
Bob Pankey moved to approve recommendation of increase in adult meal prices to comply with federal regulations. 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.
John Metzger moved to approve the addition of a 6th section of kindergarten. Lex Stewart 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.
Agenda Item #10D to modify the June regular Board of Education date/location due to potential quorum issue failed due to the lack of a motion. There will be no change to the June regular Board of Education meeting and no further action was taken on this item.
Lex Stewart moved to approve FW Electric with a bid of $79,673.00 as lowest bidder for replacement of 5-8 cooling tower. 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.
Bob Pankey moved to authorize transfer of $175,000 from Working Cash Fund to Capital Fund. 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, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller – yes. Motion carried.
Bob Pankey moved to approve Change Order #1 from F.W. Plumbing & Heating Inc. Lex Stewart 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.
Gary Messersmith moved to approve Change Order #2 from F.W. Plumbing & Heating Inc. 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, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller – yes. Motion carried.
Ron Winemiller moved to approve Change Order #001 from Clinton Electric. Lex Stewart 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.
Personnel
Item #12 A thru F on Consent Agenda
Superintendent’s Report
Event Center Dedication Ceremony
Board Training
Debra Blakey
Other Board Items
Graduation Ceremony
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. 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, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller – yes. Motion carried.
Closed Session convened at 5:33 p.m.
Lex Stewart moved to reconvene to open session. 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.
Open Session reconvened at 7:13 p.m.
Adjournment
Brad Wilson moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:14 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, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller – yes. Motion carried.
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