Crab Orchard Community Unit School District 3 Board met November 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Seeing a quorum present, the Board of Education of Community unit School District No. 3 met Monday November 13, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. at the Crab Orchard School in the Conference Room for a regular board meeting.
Roll call was taken with:
Troxel-present, Gray-present, Ray-present, Bailey-absent, Anderson-present, Blumenstock-absent, Killman-present
Tax Levy Hearing-
A motion by Ray and seconded by Killman to conduct a Public hearing for the 2017 Payable in 2018 Tax Levy in compliance with the “Truth in Taxation” Act.
Vote: Gray-yes, Ray-yes, Bailey-absent, Anderson-yes, Blumenstock-absent, Killman-yes, Troxel- yes
Public Hearing Begins: 6:02 p.m.
Comments:
Public Hearing Ends: 6:03 p.m.
A motion by Anderson and seconded by Killman to adopt the attached Tax Levy and the attached resolutions for Special Education, Working Cash, Facility Lease Fund Tax Levies:
Vote: Gray-yes, Ray-yes, Bailey-absent, Anderson-yes, Blumenstock-absent, Killman-yes, Troxel- yes
Approval of Agenda: Any items to be added to the agenda
A motion by Gray and seconded by Ray to approve the agenda as presented.
Vote: Gray-yes, Ray-yes, Bailey-absent, Anderson-yes, Blumenstock-absent, Killman-yes, Troxel- yes
Public comment:
Ms. McDonald raised $600 for honor flight
Mr. Watts wanting to rent new gym for volleyball on November 29, 2017
Consent Agenda: Items to be considered for approval:
1. Approval of Minutes 2. Approval of Bills 3. Approval of Financial Report 4. Approval of Activity Fund Accounts
A motion by Killman and seconded by Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Vote: Gray-yes, Ray-yes, Bailey-absent, Anderson-yes, Blumenstock-absent, Killman-yes, Troxel- yes
Old Business-
None
New Business-
1. Approve Property and casualty and Worker’s Compensation Insurance:
A motion by Gray and seconded by Ray to approve Gary Hill as the insurance agent of record, Selective Insurance Company for Property, Auto, and General Liability, Illinois Public Risk Fund for Worker’s Compensation, and Insurance Co. of the West for Excess Earthquake beginning December 1, 2017 for a sum of $100,765, an increase of $6,728.
Vote: Gray-yes, Ray-yes, Bailey-absent, Anderson-yes, Blumenstock-absent, Killman-yes, Troxel- yes
2. Approve First Reading of Updates to Board Policy Manual:
A motion by Gray and seconded by Killman to approve the attached first reading of updates to the Board Policy.
Vote: Gray-yes, Ray-yes, Bailey-absent, Anderson-yes, Blumenstock-absent, Killman-yes, Troxel- yes
3. Principal’s Report
A motion by Gray and seconded by Anderson to go into closed session on November 13, 2017 at 6:20 p.m., in the Crab Orchard School to discuss:
1. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2©(1), as amended by P.A. 93-0057.
Vote: Gray-yes, Ray-yes, Bailey-absent, Anderson-yes, Blumenstock-absent, Killman-yes, Troxel- yes
Returned from Closed Session to Regular Session at 6:52 p.m.
A motion by Gray and seconded by Killman to approve the executive board minutes.
Vote: Gray-yes, Ray-yes, Bailey-Bailey, Anderson-yes, Blumenstock-yes, Killman-absent, Troxel- yes
Items from Closed Session-
A motion by Anderson and seconded by Ray to accept the resignation of hunter Arnold as HS Bass Fishing Coach.
Vote: Gray-yes, Ray-yes, Bailey-absent, Anderson-yes, Blumenstock-absent, Killman-yes, Troxel- yes
A motion by Gray and seconded by Killman to employ Kristie Kelley as part-time kitchen help.
Vote: Gray-yes, Ray-yes, Bailey-absent, Anderson-yes, Blumenstock-absent, Killman-yes, Troxel- yes
Adjournment:
A motion by Gray and seconded by Anderson to adjourn and set the next regular board meeting date for December 18, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
All voted: 5 yea
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