Sparta Community Unit School District #140 Board of Education met June 29.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The special meeting was called to order at 1:00 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: Recording Secretary Tina Witherby.
Kevin Holliday moved, Howard Gallois seconded to add another kindergarten classroom at Sparta Lincoln School for the 2018-2019 school year. Roll call vote. Yeas: Holliday, Gallois, Kempfer, Young, Craig and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
This will change the class size to 19 students instead of 24 students at Sparta Lincoln School. There is transportation available for any student from Sparta Lincoln School who would choose to attend Evansville Attendance Center.
Kevin Holliday moved, Angela Craig seconded to increase the number of days worked per year for Susan Falkenhein at Sparta High School from 209 days per year to 212 days per year for the 2018-2019 school year. Roll call vote. Yeas: Holliday, Craig, Gallois and Kempfer. Nays: Young and Rheinecker. Motion carried.
The option of dual sports for students was discussed. Rich Williams will meet with the coaches to determine the criteria.
Kevin Holliday moved, Angela Craig seconded to appoint Alan Young as Board Treasurer until April 2019. Roll call vote. Yeas: Holliday, Craig, Gallois, Kempfer, Young and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Howard Gallois moved, Kenneth Kempfer seconded to approve the Sparta Lincoln School wall/window project as presented. Roll call vote. Yeas: Gallois, Kempfer, Holliday, Craig, Young and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
The doors will need to be ordered through the architects, but the work can be done in-house. It will be paid with TIF funds.
Kevin Holliday moved, Howard Gallois seconded to accept the resignation of Tabitha Rolerkite as Teacher for the district effective August 10, 2018. Roll call vote. Yeas: Holliday, Gallois, Kempfer, Young, Craig and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Kevin Holliday moved, Howard Gallois seconded to accept the resignation of Megan Smith as Teacher for the district effective August 1, 2018. Roll call vote. Yeas: Holliday, Gallois, Kempfer, Craig, Young and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Kevin Holliday moved, Angela Craig seconded to accept the resignation of Mary Stolte as Teacher for the district effective August 1, 2018. Roll call vote. Yeas: Holliday, Craig, Gallois, Kempfer, Young and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
It was determined that prior to making any purchase over $10,000, the Board would have to authorize. This can be done by calling each board member, so it will not delay any projects.
Howard Gallois moved, Angela Craig seconded to enter into executive session at 1:40 p.m. to discuss items related to specific employee performance/hiring. Roll call vote. Yeas: Gallois, Craig, Holliday, Kempfer, Young and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Alan Young moved, Angela Craig seconded to come out of executive session at 2:56 p.m. Roll call vote. Yeas: Young, Craig, Gallois, Holliday, Kempfer and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Kevin Holliday moved, Howard Gallois seconded to approve the Confidential Secretary and Bookkeeper pay increases as amended. Roll call vote. Yeas: Holliday, Gallois, Craig and Rheinecker. Nays: Kempfer and Young. Motion carried.
Howard Gallois moved, Angela Craig seconded to employ Angela Luthy as a Full-Time Paraprofessional 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.
Howard Gallois moved, Angela Craig seconded to employ Jessica Seeley as a Full-Time Teacher for the District with 0 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.
Howard Gallois moved, Kevin Holliday seconded to approve Jordan Beckley as the Athletic Director for Sparta Lincoln School for the 2018-2019 school year. Roll call vote. Yeas: Gallois, Holliday, Kempfer, Young, Craig and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Howard Gallois moved, Angela Craig seconded to approve Justin Kostelac as the Head Boys’ Basketball Coach for Sparta Lincoln School for the 2018-2019 school year. Roll call vote. Yeas: Gallois, Craig, Holliday, Kempfer, Young and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Alan Young moved, Howard Gallois seconded to approve Barry Dickerson as the Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach for Sparta Lincoln School for the 2018-2019 school year. Roll call vote. Yeas: Young, Gallois, Holliday, Kempfer, Craig and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
The rollers on the bleachers at Evansville Attendance Center have scratched the floor. It will be $2500 to replace them, which will need to be done. The logo on the Evansville Attendance Center gymnasium floor will be in all blue, including the beak, because of the color of the floor.
Howard Gallois moved, Angela Craig seconded to adjourn the meeting at 3:06 p.m. Roll call vote: Yeas: Gallois, Craig, Holliday, Kempfer, Young and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
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