Pinckneyville Commmunity High School District #101 Board of Education met April 29.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Education of Pinckneyville Community High School District #101, Perry County, Illinois, met in a regular session on the 29th of April, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. at the Pinckneyville Community High School in that district. The following officers and members of the Board were present: Greg Thompson, President; Lisa Stanton, Secretary; Brian Kellerman, Jennifer Robb, Kyle Pursell, Jeff Suchomski, and Greg Bigham. Keith Hagene, Superintendent, Tony Wilson, Principal, and Penny Corn, recording secretary, were also present.
The Pledge of Allegiance was conducted and PCHS Mission Statement was read by President Greg Thompson.
The Board reviewed the canvassed election certification documents, and acknowledged the results of the April 9th, 2019 election as prepared and presented by the Perry County Clerk.
Newly elected incumbent Board members Greg Bigham, Jennifer Robb, and Kyle Pursell were administered the New Board Member Oath of Office.
It was moved by Kyle Pursell and seconded by Lisa Stanton to adjourn for a short recess at 6:35 p.m. Voice Vote. All ayes. Motion carried.
Meeting was reconvened and Greg Thompson was appointed as temporary president until the permanent office was filled.
Meeting was called to order by President Pro-Tem Greg Thompson. Roll call: Brian Kellerman, Jeff Suchomski, Jennifer Robb, Greg Thompson, Greg Bigham, Lisa Stanton, and Kyle Pursell were present. Keith Hagene, Superintendent, Penny Corn, Recording Secretary, and Tony Wilson, Principal, were also present.
Greg Thompson was nominated for the office of President. No other nominations were made.
It was moved by Kyle Pursell and seconded by Jeff Suchomski to elect Greg Thompson as Board President. Roll call: Brian Kellerman, yes; Jeff Suchomski, yes; Jennifer Robb, yes; Greg Thompson, abstain; Greg Bigham, yes; Lisa Stanton, yes; and Kyle Pursell, yes. 6 ayes. 1 abstain. Motion carried.
Brian Kellerman was nominated for office of Vice-President. No other nominations were made.
It was moved by Kyle Pursell and seconded by Greg Bigham to elect Brian Kellerman as Board Vice-President. Roll call: Brian Kellerman, yes; Jeff Suchomski, yes; Jennifer Robb, yes; Greg Thompson, yes; Greg Bigham, yes; Lisa Stanton, yes; and Kyle Pursell, yes. All ayes. Motion carried.
Lisa Stanton was nominated for the office of Secretary. No other nominations were made.
It was moved by Kyle Pursell and seconded by Jennifer Robb to elect Lisa Stanton as Board Secretary. Roll call: Brian Kellerman, yes; Jeff Suchomski, yes; Jennifer Robb, yes; Greg Thompson, yes; Greg Bigham, yes; Lisa Stanton, yes; and Kyle Pursell, yes. All ayes. Motion carried.
It was moved by Jeff Suchomski and seconded by Brian Kellerman to appoint Penny Corn as Recording Secretary for the Board. Roll call: Brian Kellerman, yes; Jeff Suchomski, yes; Jennifer Robb, yes; Greg Thompson, yes; Greg Bigham, yes; Lisa Stanton, yes; and Kyle Pursell, yes. All ayes. Motion carried.
It was moved by Lisa Stanton and seconded by Jennifer Robb to appoint A.F. Reese as Treasurer for the Board. Roll call: Brian Kellerman, yes; Jeff Suchomski, yes; Jennifer Robb, yes; Greg Thompson, yes; Greg Bigham, yes; Lisa Stanton, yes; and Kyle Pursell, yes. All ayes. Motion carried.
It was moved by Jennifer Robb and seconded by Kyle Pursell to maintain our current meeting dates and times as the 4th Monday of each month with the exception of May and December, at 6:30 p.m. in the Learning Community Center at PCHS. Roll call: Brian Kellerman, yes; Jeff Suchomski, yes; Jennifer Robb, yes; Greg Thompson, yes; Greg Bigham, yes; Lisa Stanton, yes; and Kyle Pursell, yes. All ayes. Motion carried.
It was moved by Kyle Pursell and seconded by Brian Kellerman to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call: Lisa Stanton, yes; Greg Thompson, yes; Jennifer Robb, yes; Kyle Pursell, yes; Jeff Suchomski, Greg Bigham, yes; and Brian Kellerman, yes. All ayes. Motion carried.
Visitors present: J C Moll, Marilyn Smith, and Stuart Morgenstern.
Visitors were welcomed and invited to address the Board. No comments were made by the public.
Mr. Wilson reported several student accomplishments, including the students in Ms. McCann’s art club who won honorable mention in their national competition, and Michael Ellison and Treyton Leonard, who won gold medals in the Special Olympics Meet. He accompanied Noah Conner and Megan Breslin to the banquet which celebrated their IHSA Academic All State awards. He once again expressed his pride in these students, and their representation of PCHS. He also reported that Prom and Post-prom went very well, and recognized that many of our staff volunteered their time to have a safe and successful event.
Mr. Hagene talked about legislation from Springfield, and budget projections. He explained that we plan to implement Apptegy, which is a tool to build our school's digital marketing strategy. He proposed options to replace the roof on the band room, auto shop, and ag & wood shop. These are all in need of replacement soon. He also described his plan for relocating the entrance doors for visitors, which will change entry from the cafetorium to the existing office areas for safety purposes.
It was moved by Kyle Pursell and seconded by Greg Bigham to adopt the policy updates as presented. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.
There were no FOIA requests.
It was moved by Lisa Stanton and seconded by Brian Kellerman to approve the overnight and out of state trips as presented. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.
It was moved by Jeff Suchomski and seconded by Kyle Pursell to make the amended FY 19 Budget available for public display in the PCHS central office for 30 days as necessary before formal adoption. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mr. Wilson gave an overview of handbook revisions he would like to make.
It was moved by Jennifer Robb and seconded by Brian Kellerman to accept the resignation of Mr. Wes Choate as Assistant Football Coach. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.
It was moved by Lisa Stanton and seconded by Kyle Pursell to accept the resignation of Mrs. Lauren Hicks as Poms Coach. All ayes. Motion carried.
It was moved by Brian Kellerman and seconded by Jeff Suchomski to approve the employment of Ms. Kylee Sizemore as Poms Coach for the 2019-2020 school year. Roll call: Brian Kellerman, yes; Jeff Suchomski, yes; Jennifer Robb, yes; Greg Thompson, yes; Greg Bigham, yes; Lisa Stanton, yes; and Kyle Pursell, yes. All ayes. Motion carried.
It was moved by Kyle Pursell and seconded by Jeff Suchomski to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 pm. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.
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