Sparta Community Unit School District #140 Board of Education met December 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Corey Rheinecker and upon the roll being called, Corey Rheinecker and the following members of the Board of Education answered present: Bert Byington, Angela Craig, Howard Gallois, Kevin Holliday, Kenneth Kempfer and Alan Young. Absent: none. Others present were: Superintendent Dr. Gabrielle Schwemmer, Recording Secretary Tina Witherby; Principals Jayson Baker, Scott Beckley and Amy Price; and members of the faculty, community and press (County Journal).
President Rheinecker led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
With no public comment requests, the meeting continued.
Howard Gallois moved, Kevin Holliday seconded to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2017, regular meeting as presented. Roll call vote. Yeas: Gallois, Holliday, Kempfer, Young, Byington, Craig and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Kevin Holliday moved, Howard Gallois seconded to approve the Bills, Payroll, Cash Flow and Fund Balances as presented. Roll call vote. Yeas: Holliday, Gallois, Kempfer, Young, Byington, Craig and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Mr. Kempfer asked about the S & P Global Rating, Card Services and The Center invoices. S & P Global Rating was an expense related to the bonds. The Card Services and The Center invoices related to conferences.
Mr. Kempfer also asked for a report from Donna Whyte. Dr. Schwemmer explained what Ms. Whyte does as a consultant. There is a new assessment program to find out why students aren’t reading at grade level. Dr. Schwemmer could present that as a report.
The next regular board meeting will be January 11, 2018, at 7 p.m. at Sparta Lincoln School. The regular meetings at Sparta Lincoln School will return to the Library.
Principal Jayson Baker reported that Evansville Attendance Center will have a music program on December 19, 2017. Teachers have been analyzing data that Donna Whyte helped them with. Evansville Attendance Center protocols have been revised because of the active shooter drill. They will also be ordering special door locks.
Mrs. Price reported that Sparta Lincoln School Beta Club collected over 1,000 cans for the canned food drive. Testing will be finishing tomorrow. The talent show will be on Thursday. Mrs. Price thanked the Evansville Attendance Center students who participated in the Christmas program held at Sparta Lincoln School.
Principal Beckley announced that Sparta High School took six students to participate in the CEO Shadow Program. Mr. Beckley is working with SWIC regarding the Running Start Program so that students could graduate from high school with their Associate’s Degree. Holly Daze raised $500 and many toys for WHCO. NWEA results have shown gains in everything except 11th grade English. PSAT results have been sent home with students. The teachers have been positive about the instructional coaches in Math and English. The NFL grant report was submitted. Scoreboards are up and functional. Grace McDonald, Sajel Patel and Taylor James placed in the Art DuJour Contest at SWIC.
Dr. Schwemmer reported on the Delegate Assembly. The NWEA scores across the district have gone up. There will be early dismissal at 1 p.m. on December 21, 2017. The Illinois Empower Pilot should be able to provide help to the district by getting consultants. Sparta High School will be able to dismiss at 2 p.m. twice a month so the teachers have collaboration time. Dr. Schwemmer showed the Board how the Aurasma app works. Phones pointed at pictures will reveal the performance or interview. Sparta High School is working on it.
Dr. Schwemmer recognized the following people for the Superintendent Shout Out: Sparta High School Student Kayla Cowell, Sparta High School Parent Dan Langwith, Sparta Lincoln School Student Evan Schulein, Sparta Lincoln School Parent Stevie Walker, Evansville Attendance Center Student Zack Cheek and Evansville Attendance Center Parent Pat Frazier.
The Building and Grounds Committee will meet to discuss flooring at Evansville Attendance Center gymnasium floor so Dr. Schwemmer can contact the architects to begin the bid process
Kevin Holliday moved, Howard Gallois seconded to accept the resignation of Eric Bayless as Assistant Track Coach at Sparta High School effective December 8, 2017. Roll call vote. Yeas: Holliday, Gallois, Kempfer, Young, Byington, Craig and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Kevin Holliday moved, Howard Gallois seconded to approve the resolution stating the aggregate amount of taxes to be levied for the year 2017 is $3,880,841 not including the Bond and Interest Levy of $795,000 and that the aggregate amount of taxes estimated to be levied for the year 2017 does not exceed 105% of the taxes extended in the year 2016. Roll call vote. Yeas: Holliday, Gallois, Kempfer, Young, Byington, Craig and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Kevin Holliday moved, Howard Gallois seconded to authorize the letting of a $44,632 lease for the purchase of computer equipment. Roll call vote. Yeas: Holliday, Gallois, Kempfer, Young, Byington, Craig and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Kevin Holliday moved, Angela Craig seconded to approve the overnight trip to Decatur, Illinois, on December 29, 2017, for the Wrestling Team. Roll call vote. Yeas: Holliday, Craig, Gallois, Kempfer, Young, Byington and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Kevin Holliday moved, Howard Gallois seconded to adopt the School Board policies #2:10 School District Governance; #2:20 Powers and Duties of the School Board; Indemnification and #2:20-E Exhibit – Waiver and Modification Request Resource Guide; #2:30 School District Elections; #2:40 Board Member Qualifications; #2:50 Board Member Term of Office; #2:60 Board Member Removal from Office; #2:70 Vacancies on the School Board – Filling Vacancies and #2:70-E Exhibit – Checklist for Filling Board Vacancies by Appointment; #2:80 Board Member Oath and Conduct and #2:80-E Exhibit – Board Member Code of Conduct as presented. Roll call vote. Yeas: Holliday, Gallois, Kempfer, Young, Byington, Craig and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
First readings were held for School Board Policies: #2:110 Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers and #2:120 Board Member Development; #2:210-E1 Exhibit – Guidelines for Serving as a Mentor to ta New School Board Member and #2:120-E2 Exhibit – Website Listing of development and training Completed by Board Members.
Kevin Holliday moved, Howard Gallois seconded to enter into executive session at 7:50 p.m. to discuss items related to specific employee performance/hiring. Roll call vote. Yeas: Holliday, Gallois, Kempfer, Young, Byington, Craig and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Alan Young moved, Howard Gallois seconded to come out of executive session at 9:27 p.m. Roll call vote. Yeas: Young, Gallois, Holliday, Kempfer, Young, Byington, Craig and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Kevin Holliday moved, Howard Gallois seconded to approve the executive session minutes as presented for the November 8, 2017, meeting. Roll call vote. Yeas: Holliday, Gallois, Kempfer, Young, Byington, Craig and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Howard Gallois moved, Angela Craig seconded to keep the closed session minutes from January 2017 through June 2017 closed to the public. Roll call vote. Yeas: Gallois, Craig, Holliday, Kempfer, Young, Byington and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Howard Gallois moved, Angela Craig seconded to employ Freddy Miller as a Full-time Paraprofessional for the District for the remainder of the 2017-2018 school year. Roll call vote. Yeas: Gallois, Craig, Holliday, Kempfer, Young, Byington and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Howard Gallois moved, Angela Craig seconded to employ Jennifer Reed as a 6-hour Cook for the District for the remainder for the 2017-2018 school year, subject to and contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check, physical and drug screening. Roll call vote. Yeas: Gallois, Craig, Holliday, Kempfer, Young, Byington and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Howard Gallois moved, Angela Craig seconded to approve Jake Schlich as a Volunteer Assistant Basketball Coach at Sparta Lincoln School for the 2017-2018 school year. Roll call vote. Yeas: Gallois, Craig, Holliday, Kempfer, Young, Byington and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Howard Gallois moved, Angela Craig seconded to approve Amanda Orella as a Volunteer Assistant Cheerleading Sponsor at Evansville Attendance Center for the 2017-2018 school year subject to and contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check. Roll call vote. Yeas: Gallois, Craig, Holliday, Kempfer, Young, Byington and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Kevin Holliday moved, Angela Craig seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m. Roll call vote: Yeas: Holliday, Craig, Gallois, Kempfer, Young, Byington and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
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