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Sparta Community Unit School District #140 Board of Education met April 23. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

The special meeting was called to order at 12:00 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: Angela Craig, Howard Gallois, Kevin Holliday, Kenneth Kempfer and Alan Young. Absent: Bert Byington. Others present were: Superintendent Dr. Gabrielle Schwemmer and Recording Secretary Tina Witherby.

Kevin Holliday moved, Howard Gallois seconded to enter into executive session at 12:02 p.m. to discuss items related to specific employee performance/hiring. Roll call vote. Yeas: Holliday, Gallois, Kempfer, Young, Craig and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Kenneth Kempfer moved, Angela Craig seconded to come out of executive session at 12:15 p.m. Roll call vote. Yeas: Kempfer, Craig, Gallois, Holliday, Young and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Mike Schneider and Terri Bechard of Quadrant Design Architects & Planners reviewed the bids again with the Board of Education.

Angela Craig moved, Howard Gallois seconded to approve the bid from American Union Flooring in the amount of $26,500 for Sparta Lincoln School flooring, along with the alternate bid of $7,200 for flooring by the gymnasium. Roll call vote. Yeas: Craig, Gallois, Holliday, Kempfer, Young and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.

The flooring that is being replaced is 20 years old. It will match the new flooring. TIF money can be used for the project. If TIF money is not used, it can be rolled over to next year.

Howard Gallois moved, Angela Craig seconded to approve the bid from Millennium Construction in the amount of $49,980 for the Sparta High School office renovation. Roll call vote. Yeas: Gallois, Craig, Holliday and Young. Nays: Kempfer and Rheinecker. Motion carried.

Doug Eubanks Construction had the low bid on the Sparta High School project; however, they would not have the project finished until August 15, 2018. The bid request had asked for the projects to all be finished by June 30, 2018. The alternate bid was for new mailboxes. The old mailboxes would have been used at Sparta Lincoln School. Security and ADA compliance was also discussed.

Howard Gallois moved, Kenneth Kempfer seconded to approve the bid from Nevois Construction Inc., in the amount of $104,930 for Evansville Attendance Center gymnasium floor, along with the alternate bid of $9,000 for high-moisture upgrade if determined needed by the Superintendent, along with Alternate Bid #2 in the amount of $15,250 for the reinforced high-density flooring upgrade under the bleachers. Roll call vote. Yeas: Gallois, Kempfer, Holliday and Craig. Nays: Young and Rheinecker. Motion carried.

The warranty on the Evansville Attendance Center gymnasium floor is 15 years, but it is expected to last 20 years. Mr. Schneider of Quadrant Architects had previously spoken with Regional Superintendent Kelton Davis regarding the Health/Life Safety amendment for the project. The flooring has changed from the original amendment because the new flooring could crack since it was just going to be placed over the old flooring. The Health/Life Safety amendment can be amended for this flooring and price. Sales tax money could also be used for the project. All tile and adhesive will be removed with heat. The difference in price is basically the removal of the asbestos tile. The new floor will be cleaned with a wet mop. No special cleaners will need to be used. A discussion was held regarding the investment in the building and the longevity of the building.

The Building and Grounds Committee will develop a plan for any future construction projects, so the principals will not need to develop plans and meet with architects.

Howard Gallois moved, Angela Craig seconded to employ Jamie Hubbard as a Full-Time Teacher for the District with 7 years of experience for the 2018-2019 school year subject to and contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check, physical and drug screening, along with proper licensure. Roll call vote. Yeas: Gallois, Craig, Holliday, Kempfer, Young and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Angela Craig moved, Howard Gallois seconded to employ Valerie Ruebusch as a Full-Time Teacher for the District with 7 years of experience for the 2018-2019 school year subject to and contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check, physical and drug screening, along with proper licensure. Roll call vote. Yeas: Craig, Gallois, Holliday, Kempfer, Young and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Howard Gallois moved, Kevin Holliday seconded to approve a stipend of $868 per year for Jennifer Schlueter for Evansville Attendance Center nurse duties beginning with the 2018-2019 school year. Roll call vote: Yeas: Gallois, Holliday, Kempfer, Young, Craig and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Angela Craig moved, Howard Gallois seconded to adjourn the meeting at 1:37 p.m. Roll call vote: Yeas: Craig, Gallois and Rheinecker. Nays: Holliday, Kempfer and Young. Motion failed.

Angela Craig moved, Kenneth Kempfer seconded to adjourn the meeting at 1:38 p.m. Roll call vote: Yeas: Craig, Kempfer, Gallois, Holliday, Young and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.

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