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Pinckneyville Community High School District #101 Board of Education met May 20.

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 20th of May, 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, and Jeff Suchomski. Kyle Pursell arrived at 6:46 pm. 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.

It was moved by Jeff Suchomski and seconded by Brian Kellerman to approve the amended agenda as presented. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

It was moved by Brian Kellerman and seconded by Jeff Suchomski to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call: Lisa Stanton, yes; Greg Thompson, yes; Kyle Pursell, yes; Jeff Suchomski, yes; and Brian Kellerman, yes. All ayes. Motion carried.

Visitors present: Steve Williamson, Marilyn Smith, and Stuart Morgenstern.

Visitors were welcomed and invited to address the Board. Steve Williamson asked Mr. Hagene what was going on with the budget.

Mr. Wilson reported that graduation weekend went well. We had 100% graduation rate from this year’s senior class, and 1.4 million dollars in scholarships were presented at Saturday’s awards night. He is very appreciative of how our community supports and encourages our students. He praised Dakota Krone for placing 2nd in state in Triple Jump and Long Jump. Our baseball team played in the Regional Championship game, and our softball team won their Regional and will begin the Sectional Tournament tomorrow. We also had 2 boats in the State Bass Fishing Tournament. PCHS had a successful year!

Mr. Hagene reported on budget development, and explained the results of the bidding process for the roof replacement project and the vestibule project.

It was moved by Brian Kellerman and seconded by Kyle Pursell to award the roof replacement base bid to Geissler Roofing for $172,100. Roll call: Lisa Stanton, abstain; Greg Thompson, yes; Kyle Pursell, yes; Jeff Suchomski, yes; and Brian Kellerman, yes. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain. Motion carried.

It was moved by Kyle Pursell and seconded by Brian Kellerman to award the roof replacement alternate bid to Geissler roofing for $118,965. Roll call: Lisa Stanton, abstain; Greg Thompson, yes; Kyle Pursell, yes; Jeff Suchomski, yes; and Brian Kellerman, yes. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain. Motion carried.

It was moved by Brian Kellerman and seconded by Lisa Stanton to award the vestibule security improvements bid to Ron Gobin Enterprises for $33,750. Roll call: Lisa Stanton, yes; Greg Thompson, yes; Kyle Pursell, yes; Jeff Suchomski, yes; and Brian Kellerman, yes. All ayes. Motion carried.

Mr. Hagene then reported the update for the back parking lot improvement plan. Mr. Wilson gave a brief update concerning the student handbook.

There were no FOIA requests or overnight/out of state trips this month.

It was moved by Jeff Suchomski and seconded by Kyle Pursell to approve the Jackson/Perry County Regional Delivery System EFE 540 Intergovernmental Agreement as presented. Roll call. All ayes. Motion carried.

Mr. Hagene reported that we must increase meal prices by.25 next year as directed by ISBE.

It was moved by Jeff Suchomski and seconded by Kyle Pursell to approve the Athletic Training Services Agreement between PCHS District #101 and the Orthopaedic Institute of Southern Illinois for the sum of $28,000 for the 2019-2020 school year. Roll call: Lisa Stanton, yes; Greg Thompson, yes; Kyle Pursell, yes; Jeff Suchomski, yes; and Brian Kellerman, yes. All ayes. Motion carried.

It was moved by Brian Kellerman and seconded by Lisa Stanton to employ Sara Waggoner as part-time summer custodial help for twenty-hours per week at current minimum wage. Roll call: Lisa Stanton, yes; Greg Thompson, yes; Kyle Pursell, yes; Jeff Suchomski, yes; and Brian Kellerman, yes. All ayes.

Motion carried.

It was moved by Brian Kellerman and seconded by Jeff Suchomski to employ David Iffert as part-time summer custodial help for twenty-hours per week at current minimum wage. Roll call: Lisa Stanton, yes; Greg Thompson, yes; Kyle Pursell, yes; Jeff Suchomski, yes; and Brian Kellerman, yes. All ayes.

Motion carried.

It was moved by Brian Kellerman and seconded by Jeff Suchomski to employ Deja Rheinecker as part- time summer custodial help for twenty-hours per week at current minimum wage. Roll call: Lisa Stanton, yes; Greg Thompson, yes; Kyle Pursell, yes; Jeff Suchomski, yes; and Brian Kellerman, yes. All ayes. Motion carried.

It was moved by Lisa Stanton and seconded by Kyle Pursell to approve Cale Jausel as Fishing Team Volunteer Coach. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

It was moved by Lisa Stanton and Kyle Pursell to accept the resignation of Susan Cannon and Rhonda Hicks as Junior class Sponsors. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

It was moved by Lisa Stanton and seconded by Jeff Suchomski to accept the resignation of Mrs. Sumitha McCauley as ELA Classroom Aide. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

It was moved by Jeff Suchomski and seconded by Brian Kellerman to approve the employment of Ms. Emily Campbell as Assistant Volleyball Coach for the 2019-2020 school year. Roll call: Lisa Stanton, yes; Greg Thompson, yes; Kyle Pursell, yes; Jeff Suchomski, yes; and Brian Kellerman, yes. All ayes. Motion carried.

It was moved by Kyle Pursell and seconded by Lisa Stanton to enter closed session at 7:24 pm for the purposes of discussing appointment, employment, compensation and performance of personnel and collective bargaining matters. Roll call: Lisa Stanton, yes; Greg Thompson, yes; Kyle Pursell, yes; Jeff Suchomski, yes; and Brian Kellerman, yes. All ayes. Motion carried.

It was moved by Kyle Pursell and seconded by Brian Kellerman to return to open session at 7:59 pm. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

It was moved by Kyle Pursell and seconded by Lisa Stanton to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 pm. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

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