Waterloo Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Oct. 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The meeting was called to order by President John Caupert. The following members were present: Kim Ahne, Jo Ellen (Jodi) Burton, John Caupert, Lori Dillenberger, Neil Giffhorn, Gary Most, and James Yaekel Jr. The following administration were present: Superintendent Brian Charron; Special Education Coordinator Julie Bender; District Curriculum Coordinator Johnathan Schmieg; Principals: Lori Costello, Alan Guehne, Christine Osterhage, Nicholas Schwartz, Amber Cruser, Jessica Washausen, Brian Smith, and Mary Gardner; and Athletic Director & HS Dean of Students Mitchell North.
The following guests were present: Justin Carver, Charity Eugea, Sean Goulding, and James Moss.
Motion was made by Giffhorn and seconded by Burton that an executive closed session be called at 6:02 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity, and other matters relating to individual students. [5 ILCS120/2(c)(1)(10)] Ahne, aye; Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Dillenberger, aye; and Caupert, aye. Seven yeas. No nays. Motion passed.
Motion was made by Burton and seconded by Most for the Board to close the executive session at 7:15 p.m. Ahne, aye; Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Dillenberger, aye; and Caupert, aye. Seven yeas. No nays. Motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing on the proposed 2019/2020 School District Budget was held at 7:22 p.m. Mr. Charron, Superintendent, explained the budget process and fund balances especially focusing on the four (4) operating funds of the school district. The hearing ended at 7:28 p.m.
Motion was made by Most and seconded by Ahne to approve the minutes of the August 19, 2019 regular board meeting.
Further, to approve the executive session minutes of the August 19, 2019 regular board meeting.
Further, to accept the annual report(s) required by (Public Act 096-0434;105 ILCS 5/10- 20.46 Sec. 10-20.46. and 105 ILCS 5/34-18.37 Sec. 34-18.37.) and (Public Act 097- 0609; 5 ILCS 120/7.3.) which requires the school districts to detail the base salary and benefit(s) for the district superintendent, administrators, and all teachers employed by the school district; with submission to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and posting on district website by October 1, 2019.
Further, to approve the purchase of a 2020 Chevrolet 14-Passenger Bus from Southern Bus & Mobility, in the amount of $48,686.00.
Further, to employ Mikayla Duncan, as a special education paraprofessional (three days per week), for the 2019-2020 school year, effective September 17, 2019, contingent upon the results of a TB test.
Further, to employ Alycia Jones, as a full-time Title I paraprofessional, for the 2019-2020 school year, effective September 3, 2019, contingent upon the results of a background check.
Further, to employ Kaitlyn Killy, as a full-time special education paraprofessional, for the 2019-2020 school year, effective September 23, 2019, contingent upon the results of a background check and TB test.
Further, to employ Kaitlyn Polacek, as a special education paraprofessional (two days per week), for the 2019-2020 school year, effective September 17, 2019, contingent upon the results of a TB test.
Ahne, aye; Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Dillenberger, aye; and Caupert, aye. Seven yeas. No nays. Motion passed.
Motion was made by Yaekel Jr. and seconded by Most to accept the treasurer’s report and student activity reports, and to authorize the following investments, purchased August 23, 2019:
ISDLAF- $100,000.00, due 11/13/19 (82 days), at 1.84%:
SS-Med Fund - $50,000.00
IMRF Fund - $50,000.00
ISDLAF- $100,000.00, due 12/11/19 (110 days), at 1.75%:
SS-Med Fund - $50,000.00
IMRF Fund - $50,000.00
ISDLAF- $100,000.00, due 1/19/20 (139 days), at 1.75%:
SS-Med Fund - $50,000.00
IMRF Fund - $50,000.00
ISDLAF- $700,000.00, due 2/12/20 (173 days), at 1.82%:
IMRF Fund - $700,000.00
First National Bank- $500,000.00, due 2/12/20 (173 days), at 2.00%:
SS-Med Fund - $500,000.00
Ahne, aye; Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Dillenberger, aye; and Caupert, aye. Seven yeas. No nays. Motion passed.
Motion was made by Burton and seconded by Yaekel Jr. to approve the attached list of bills for August for Waterloo Community Unit School District No. 5 and the payment of the bills for the current month (September). Further, that the District Treasurer, Julie Bradley, be given authority to pay said bills. Ahne, aye; Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Dillenberger, aye; and Caupert, aye. Seven yeas. No nays. Motion passed.
Motion was made by Giffhorn and seconded by Dillenberger to adopt on the second reading of district board policies Press Plus Issue 101, June 2019 , as per the recommendation of the policy committee as follows: 2:240 Board Policy Development; 3:60 Administrative Responsibilty of the Building Principal; 4:90 Activity Funds; 5:35 Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act; 5:40 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease; 5:130 Responsibilities Concerning Internal Information; 5:310 Compensatory Time-Off; 6:110 Programs for Students At Risk of Academic Failure and/or Dropping Out of School and Graduation Incentives Program; 7:170 Vandalism; 2:110 Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers; 2:140 Communications To and From The Board; 2:140-E Exhibit - Guidance for Board Member Communications, Including Email Use; 2:230 Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings and Petitions to the Board; 4:20 Fund Balances; 5:180 Temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity; 6:40 Curriculum Development; 6:340 Student Testing and Assessment Program. Ahne, aye; Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Dillenberger, aye; and Caupert, aye. Seven yeas. No nays. Motion passed.
Motion was made by Yaekel Jr. and seconded by Ahne to approve the extra-duty assignments, effective for the 2019-2020 school year as per recommendation from the District Athletic Director, Mitch North, and Administration. Ahne, aye; Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Dillenberger, aye; and Caupert, aye. Seven yeas. No nays. Motion passed.
Motion was made by Most and seconded by Burton to approve the volunteer list, effective for the 2019-2020 school year as per recommendation from the District Athletic Director, Mitch North, and Administration. Ahne, aye; Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Dillenberger, aye; and Caupert, aye. Seven yeas. No nays. Motion passed.
Motion was made by Most and seconded by Yaekel. Jr. to approve the fiscal year 2019- 2020 school district budget. Ahne, aye; Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Dillenberger, aye; and Caupert, aye. Seven yeas. No nays. Motion passed.
Motion was made by Yaekel Jr. and seconded by Ahne to accept the Financial Statements/Annual Financial Report - Year Ended June 30, 2019 as audited by Scheffel Boyle - Certified Public Accountants. Ahne, aye; Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Dillenberger, aye; and Caupert, aye. Seven yeas. No nays. Motion passed.
Motion was made by Burton and seconded by Ahne to adopt the Resolution Reference The Reduction In Hours And Honorable Dismissal Of An Educational Support Personnel, Jill Wetzel, as presented and that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to deliver or cause to be delivered the Notice to the employee as specified in the Resolution. Ahne, aye; Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Dillenberger, aye; and Caupert, aye. Seven yeas. No nays. Motion passed.
Motion was made by Giffhorn and seconded by Dillenberger that the meeting be adjourned at 7:58 p.m. Ahne, aye; Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Dillenberger, aye; and Caupert, aye. Seven yeas. No nays. Motion passed.
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