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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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