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Benton Community Consolidated School District 47 Board of Education met September 25.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Prayer was led by Bob Pankey.

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 September at 6:00 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.

No modifications to the agenda needed.

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.

Derek Stowers 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. 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.

Closed Session convened at 6:03 p.m.

Bob Pankey 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, Lex Stewart – yes, Derek Stowers – yes, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller – yes. Motion carried.

Open Session reconvened at 6:41 p.m.

Consent Agenda:

Gary Messersmith moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The items assigned to the Consent Agenda were as follows:

5. 5.1 Approve Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on August 28, 2017

5.2 Approve Treasurer’s Report (August 2017)

5.3 Approve Payment of Bills (August 2017)

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 Comments:

None

Superintendent’s Report:

SB 1947 Funding

Event Center Dedication on October 14, 2017

Budget Hearing will be held September 28, 2017, at 5 p.m.

Egyptian Division Dinner at Mt. Vernon SD 80 on October 3, 2017

Tammy McCollum discussed potential approval of the TAOEP grant funds and the purpose of the grant.

New Business:

Bob Pankey moved to approve 4th grade out of state field trip to St. Louis Science Center on October 20, 2017. 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.

John Metzger moved to approve Kindergarten out of state field trip to St. Louis Magic House on October 18 and 19, 2017. 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.

Ron Winemiller moved to approve 3rd grade out of state field trip to the Carson Center in Paducah, KY on February 15, 2018. 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.

Bob Pankey moved to change the date of the November 27th Board Meeting to November 13, 2017. 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.

Lex Stewart moved to approve annual usage fees from Benton Community Park District. 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.

Lex Stewart moved to approve a bid from Track Surfaces Company for the renovation and resurfacing of the track. 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.

Personnel:

Bob Pankey moved to accept the resignation of Jane Thomas as Lunchroom Supervisor. 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.

Brad Wilson moved to accept the Retirement Letter of Intent from Becky Cain. 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.

Gary Messersmith moved to accept the resignation of John Krieger as Assistant Track Coach. 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.

Bob Pankey moved to approve John Krieger as Head Track Coach. 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, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller – yes. Motion carried.

Brad Wilson moved to approve Julie Hammonds as Student Council Sponsor. 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.

Derek Stowers moved to approve employment of Kaci Kirkpatrick as Title I Teacher Aide. 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, Brad Wilson – yes, and Ron Winemiller – yes. Motion carried.

Board Comments:

The Board discussed the Event Center dedication, tickets, and admission.

Adjournment:

Bob Pankey moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:26 p.m. 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.

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