Joppa-Maple Grove Community Unit School District 38 Board of Education met March 25.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Presidnet Reames called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Chris McGinness and Chuck Peck were absent.
Others present were; Beth Adkins, Lacey Wright, Rachel Henson, Kelly Cunningham, Mike Lowery,Possum Stevens, Linda Kennedy, Johnnie Owens, Terri Waddel, Bill Rogers and Bill Biggerstaff.
Under Public Comments, Beth Adkins addressed the board about the possibility of allowing Joe Basham to be the male chaperone for the Senior Trip. Possum discussed having both girls and boys basketball teams work thru the summer and he will be there to help. Ms. Cunningham requested the school pay $1800 dollars toward the Convention the Beta team will be attending. Denise Meyer asked if we had a representative who represented us in Springfield.
Principal report was given and was accepted.
Superintendents report was given. A sewer line has collapsed in the cafeteria at the grade school and has to be redone. Hopefully over spring break. 3 HVA Units will be installed at the high school over the summer. 3 bids were received for bus service next year.
Motion by Kevin and second by Peggy to go into closed session for the purpose of student disciplinary cases. 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (9) and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body. 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1)
All voted Yes. Went into closed session at 7:05 p.m.
Resumed regular session at 7:40 p.m. after motion by Kevin and second by Peggy. All voted Yes, M/C
Motion by Kevin and second by Danny to approve the Consent Agenda as presented which includes;
Approval of Regular Board Minutes from 2/26/ 2019
Approval of Financial Reports, Activity Funds, Bills and Payroll.
Renewal of IHSA Membership for 2019-20 school year.
Re-employment of Non- Tenured Certified Staff for 2019-2020 year. Resolution-Non renewal of Coaches and Extra Duty Staff.
Honorable Dismissal of all Coaching and Extra Duty Staff following the 2018-2019 School Year.
Resolution-Non renewal of Non Certified Positions Following the 2018-19 School Year.
Kevin, Yes Danny, Yes Peggy, Yes
Gail, Yes
Stacey, Yes M/C.
Motion by Peggy and second by Kevin to approve the 8th grade trip. All voted Yes, M/C.
Motion by Danny and second by Peggy to approve the Beta Club to attend the National Convention in Oklahoma. Next month they need to come back with dollar amount still needed.
Motion by Peggy and second By Danny to approve the Intergovernmental agreement with Century School District for music.
All voted Yes. M/C.
Motion by Peggy and second by Danny to approve Intergovernmental Agreement with Goreville School District for dual Credit English.
All voted Yes. M/C.
Motion by Peggy and second by Danny to approve FFA members to attend the State Convention to Springfield.
All voted Yes. M/C.
Motion by Peggy and second by Danny to approve the JR. Beta Club attendance at National Convention.
All voted Yes. M/C,
Board voted to approve the FFA trip to Springfield, Illinois for Ag. Legislative Day.
Motion by Danny and second by Peggy to approve the employment contract with Vickie Artman to serve as the District's Superintendent for July1, 2019 to June 30, 2022.
Danny, Yes
Peggy, Yes
Kevin, Yes
Gail, Yes
Stacey, Yes M/C.
Motion by Danny and second by Stacey to accept the low bid for Pupil Transportation of $856,296.77 for 3 years.
Danny, Yes Stacey, Yes Peggy, Yes Kevin, Yes Gail, Yes. M/C.
Motion to approve the HVAC Upgrade Low bid for the Joppa Jr./Sr. High from Story Heating and Air, LLC for $14,824.76.
Kevin, Yes Danny, Yes Peggy, Yes Gail, Yes
Stacey, Yes. M/C.
I move that the board approve a resolution to dismiss Rebecca Koenig, a full time, non-tenured teacher effective the end of the 2018-2019 school term.
Motion by Gail and second by Peggy.
Gail, Yes
Peggy, Yes Kevin, Yes Danny, Yes Stacey, Yes M/C.
I move that the board approve a resolution to dismiss Dawn Turner, a full time, non tenured teacher, effective the end of the 2018-2019 school year.
Motion by Gail and second by Danny.
Gail, Yes
Danny, Yes
Kevin, No
Peggy, Yes
Stacey, Yes. M/C.
Motion by Kevin and second by Peggy to adjourn, all voted Yes. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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