Sparta Community Unit School District #140 Board of Education met April 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 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: Mekalia Cooper, Angela Craig and Kenneth Kempfer. Absent: Howard Gallois, Kevin Holliday and Jennifer Morgan. Others present were: Superintendent Dr. Gabrielle Schwemmer and Recording Secretary Tina Witherby.
Board President Corey Rheinecker led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Superintendent Schwemmer swore in Mekalia Cooper as board member.
With no public comment requests, the meeting continued.
Angela Craig moved, Kenneth Kempfer seconded to approve the minutes of the March 12, 2020, regular meeting as presented. Roll call vote. Yeas: Craig, Kempfer, Cooper and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Angela Craig moved, Mekalia Cooper seconded to approve the Bills, Payroll and Fund Balances as presented. Roll call vote. Yeas: Craig, Cooper, Kempfer and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
The next regular board meeting will be May 14, 2020, at 7 p.m. at Sparta Lincoln School.
Superintendent Schwemmer reported that the new 14-passenger bus will be delivered in April. The Pepsi contract will still begin in May like scheduled. She thanked all staff, parents and students for their hard work during last few weeks. She will talk with the principals about graduations and prom.
Angela Craig moved, Kenneth Kempfer seconded to renew membership in the Illinois High School Association and to adopt and abide by the Constitution, By-Laws, Terms and Conditions and Administrative Procedures, Guidelines and Policies of the Illinois High School Association for the year of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021. Roll call vote. Yeas: Craig, Kempfer, Cooper and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Angela Craig moved, Mekalia Cooper seconded to approve the 2020-2021 Notice of Regular Meeting Dates as presented. Roll call vote. Yeas: Craig, Cooper, Kempfer and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Angela Craig moved, Mekalia Cooper seconded to approve the lighting proposal for Sparta Lincoln School in the amount of $1550.73 from Lime Energy. Roll call vote. Yeas: Craig, Cooper, Kempfer, and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Angela Craig moved, Kenneth Kempfer seconded to approve the Community Relations Policies #8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities, #8:80 Gifts to the District; #8:90 Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs and #8:100 Relations with Other Organizations and as presented. Roll Call Vote. Yeas: Craig, Kempfer, Cooper and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
First Readings were held for School Board Policies #2:125 Board Member Compensation; Expenses; #2:150 Administrative Procedures – Superintendent Committees; #2:160 Board Attorney; Operational Services Policies #4:50 Payment Procedures; #4:170-AP6 Exhibit. School Staff AED Notification Letter; General Personnel Policies #5:35 Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act; #5:50 Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace; E-Cigarette, Tobacco and Cannabis Prohibition; #5:60 Expenses; #5:90-AP Administrative Procedure – Coordination with Children’s Advocacy Center; #5:120-AP1 AdministrativeProcedure – Statement of Economic Interests for Employees; #5:150 Personnel Records; Professional Personnel Policy #5:210 Resignations; Educational Support Personnel Policy #5:280 Duties and Qualifications; Instruction Policies #6:120-AP1 Administrative Procedure – Special Education Procedures Assuring the Implementation of Comprehensive Programming for Children with Disabilities; #6:135 Accelerated Placement Program; #6:235 Access to Electronic Networks; #6:280 Grading and Promotion; Students Policies #7:70 Attendance and Truancy; #7:90 Release During School Hours; #7:130 Students Rights and Responsibilities; #7:190-E2 Exhibit: Student Handbook Checklist; #7:325 Student Fundraising Activities; Community Relations Policies #8:10 Connection with the Community; #8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property; #8:80 Gifts to the District; #8:110 Public Suggestions or Concerns.
Mekalia Cooper moved, Angela Craig seconded to enter into closed session at 7:15 p.m. to discuss items related to the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific independent contractors, or specific volunteers of the public body. Roll call vote. Yeas: Cooper, Craig, Kempfer and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Mekalia Cooper moved, Kenneth Kempfer seconded to come out of executive session at 7:30 p.m. Roll call vote. Yeas: Cooper, Kempfer, Craig and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Angela Craig moved, Kenneth Kempfer seconded to approve the closed session minutes for the March 12, 2020, meeting as presented. Roll call vote. Yeas: Craig, Kempfer, Cooper and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Angela Craig moved, Mekalia Cooper seconded to accept the resignation of Jamie Ruch as Teacher at Sparta Lincoln School effective at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Roll call vote. Yeas: Craig, Cooper, Kempfer and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Angela Craig moved, Mekalia Cooper seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m. Roll call vote: Yeas: Craig, Cooper, Kempfer and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
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