Duquoin Community Unit School District 300 Board met May 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Mark Woodside - President
Paul Brock - Vice-President
Karen Williams – Secretary
Jamie Ellermeyer – Board Member
Patrick Riley - Board Member
Larry Valier - Board Member
Trent Waller - Board Member
1. Call To Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Mark Woodside.
2. Roll Call: Present – Brock, Ellermeyer, Riley, Waller, Williams, and Woodside. Absent – Valier.
3. Recognition: The building principals shared their respective items for recognition of students and staff.
4. Consent Agenda:
A motion was made by Riley, seconded by Brock to approve the consent agenda. Roll Call: Yea – Riley, Brock, Ellermeyer, Waller, Williams, and Woodside; Nay – none. Motion carried 6-0.
a. Approval of the minutes of the April 19, 2018 regular Board of Education meeting (including executive session minutes);
b. Approval of the suspensions imposed by each school’s administration;
c. Approval of the renewal of COPE and Project SOAR Alternative Education agreements with the Regional Office of Education;
5. Financial Items:
A motion was made by Waller, seconded by Ellermeyer to approve the payment of bills for April 2018 and the April 2018 financial report. Roll Call: Yea – Waller, Ellermeyer, Riley, Williams, Woodside, and Brock; Nay – none. Motion carried 6-0.
6. Public Hearing:
a. DEA Representative – Jean Ann Mathis, representing the DEA, spoke to the Board regarding her stepping down as DEA Co-President. She thanked the Board for working with her during her time in DEA leadership. She also expressed appreciation to the faculty, staff, and administration for their support.
b. Public – None
7. Budget Hearing:
a. The Superintendent reviewed the 2017-2018 school year amended budget. After the review, the Board President requested public comment regarding the amended budget with no public comment being provided.
b. A motion was made by Ellermeyer, seconded by Waller to adopt the 2017-2018 school year amended budget as presented. The amended budget reflects the addition of general state aid provided to the District through the new Evidence-Based Funding Model, additional revenue due to the District again receiving funds through the 21st Century grant program, and the addition of revenue from the issuance of bonds for facility work which includes the replacement of the roof at the K-8 School. Expenditure changes reflect certain line items within each fund area. Roll Call: Yea – Ellermeyer, Waller, Williams, Woodside, Brock, and Riley; Nay – none. Motion carried 6-0.
8. New Or Unfinished Business:
a. The Superintendent reviewed the development of the new District Strategic Plan which was compiled by the work of 55 stakeholders representing faculty, staff, students, parents, Board members, administrators, and community members. After the review, a motion was made by Waller, seconded by Riley to adopt the plan (as per attached). Roll Call: Yea – Waller, Riley, Williams, Woodside, Brock, and Ellermeyer; Nay – none. Motion carried 6-0.
b. The Board and Administration discussed this year’s summer school program. This year’s program at the K-8 school level will again be funded by the 21st Century grant program and will include academic skill building and enrichment opportunities. At the high school level, a Biology summer school course will be offered to assist those students in need of credit recovery.
c. The summer maintenance work list as compiled by District Business Manager was shared and discussed with the Board. The Superintendent also shared with the Board information regarding the recent pre-construction meeting with the District Architect, K-8 School roof replacement contractor, and district administration. Work on the K-8 School roof project will begin on Monday, June 4, 2018.
d. A motion was made by Waller, seconded by Brock to approve a request from the high school FBLA sponsor for students to attend their national FBLA conference and competition this summer from June 27th through July 2nd in Baltimore, MD. Roll Call: Yea – Waller, Brock, Ellermeyer, Riley, Williams, and Woodside; Nay – none. Motion carried 6-0.
e. A motion was made by Brock, seconded by Ellermeyer to re-schedule the regular July Board meeting for Thursday, July 12, 2018 beginning at the regular time. Roll Call: Yea – Brock, Ellermeyer, Riley, Waller, Williams, and Woodside; Nay – none. Motion carried 6-0.
f. A motion was made by Riley, seconded by Brock to re-schedule the regular June Board meeting for Monday, June 25, 2018 beginning at the regular time. Roll Call: Yea – Riley, Brock, Ellermeyer, Waller, Williams, and Woodside; Nay – none. Motion carried 6-0.
9. Executive Session: A motion was made by Waller, seconded by Brock to enter into executive session at 7:22 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, and performance of specific employees in accordance with 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1). Roll Call: Yea –Waller, Brock, Ellermeyer, Riley, Williams, and Woodside; Nay – none.
- Jamie Ellermeyer left the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
- A motion was made by Waller, seconded by Brock to return to regular session at 10:19 p.m. Roll Call: Yea – Waller, Brock, Riley, Williams, and Woodside; Nay – none. Motion carried 5-0.
10. Resignations:
a. A motion was made by Riley, seconded by Brock to accept the resignations of the following: Justin Barrington as High School Head Boys Basketball Coach effective May 3, 2018 and Kayla Cain as Elementary School EOC Aide effective at the end of the present school year. Roll Call: Yea – Riley, Brock, Waller, Williams, and Woodside; Nay – none. Motion carried 5-0.
11. Employment Of Personnel:
a. A motion was made by Riley, seconded by Brock to adopt a reduction-in-force notice for non-DEA personnel employed to extra-curricular positions not previously provided notice in accordance with the contract between the Board and DuQuoin Education Association (as per attached). Roll Call: Yea – Riley, Brock, Waller, Williams, and Woodside; Nay – none. Motion carried 5-0.
b. A motion was made by Riley, seconded by Brock to employ Pam Pursell as a Middle School Title I Teacher for the 2018-2019 school year. Roll Call: Yea – Riley, Brock, Waller, Williams, and Woodside; Nay – none. Motion carried 5-0.
c. A motion was made by Waller, seconded by Brock to employ Donna Lively as District Cafeteria Supervisor effective at the present time. Roll Call: Yea – Waller, Brock, Riley, Williams, and Woodside; Nay – none. Motion carried 5-0.
d. A motion was made by Riley, seconded by Brock to employ Summer School Program Teachers and Staff for this year’s program including providing authorization to Mr. Hickam to employ a teacher for the High School Science summer school course offering (as per attached list). Roll Call: Yea – Riley, Brock, Waller, Williams, and Woodside; Nay – none. Motion carried 5-0.
e. A motion was made by Waller, seconded by Brock to employ the following as Summer Food Service Program Personnel: Supervisor - Adam Fornear; Cooks – Danielle Swayne, Mary Jenkins, Robert Manser, Missy Higgins, Brenda Ridgeway, and Andrea Cashion. Roll Call: Yea – Waller, Brock, Riley, Williams, and Woodside; Nay – none. Motion carried 5-0.
f. A motion was made by Waller, seconded by Brock to employ the following to extra-curricular positions for the 2018-2019 school year: Jason James as High School Head Boys Basketball Coach; Brittany Funk and Bri Green as High School Co-Indianette Coaches. Roll Call: Yea – Waller, Brock, Riley, Williams, and Woodside; Nay – none. Motion carried 5-0.
12. Adjournment: A motion was made by Waller, seconded by Brock to adjourn at 10:28 p.m. Roll Call: Yea – Waller, Brock, Riley, Williams, and Woodside; Nay – none. Motion carried 5-0.
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