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Waterloo Community Unit School District No. 5 Board of Education met April 20.

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 was present: Superintendent Brian Charron; Principals: Lori Costello and Nicholas Schwartz.

The following guests were present: James Moss and Ed Wienhoff.

Motion was made by Ahne and seconded by Yaekel Jr. that an executive closed session be called at 6:05 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. [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)] 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 Giffhorn for the Board to close the executive session at 7:30 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 was held at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of the FY2019-2020 Amended School District Budget discussion. Mr. Charron explained the impact of the amended budget on the operating funds. There were no public questions or comments. The hearing closed at 7:35 p.m.

Motion was made by Most and seconded by Yaekel Jr. to approve the minutes of the March 16, 2020 regular board meeting.

Further, to approve the executive session minutes of the March 16, 2020 regular board meeting.

Further, to authorize the Superintendent to advertise for bids for paper products for the 2020-2021 school year.

Further, to authorize the Director of Buildings and Grounds to advertise for bids for trash containers/pickup for the 2020-2021 school year.

Further, to authorize full payment of salaries on or before June 15, 2020 for all employees not returning to the District for the 2020-2021 school year.

Further, to accept a letter of resignation, dated March 13, 2020, from Karl Probst, cafeteria worker, effective March 13, 2020.

Further, to accept a letter of resignation, dated March 30, 2020, from Elizabeth Mifflin, speech language pathologist, effective at the end of the 2019-2020 school.

Futher, to accept a letter of resignation, dated March 30, 2020, from Krista Niemietz, JH math teacher, effective at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.

Further, to accept a letter of resignation, dated April 13, 2020, from Stacy Schmieg, special education paraprofessional, effective at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.

Further, to accept a letter of retirement, dated April 15, 2020, from Renee Krispin, special education teacher, effective at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. 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 treasurer’s report and student activity reports. There were no investments for March. 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 attached list of bills for March for Waterloo Community Unit School District No. 5 and the payment of the bills for the current month (April). 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 Most and seconded by Dillenberger to approve the Amended FY2019-2020 School District Budget as presented. 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 Ahne and seconded by Burton to table item B under Old Business. 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 Giffhorn to approve the first reading of the following district board policies Press Plus Issue 103, March 2020, as perthe recommendation of the policy committee as follows: 4:50 Payment Procedures; 7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities; 7:325 Student Funds - Raising Activities; 8:80 Gifts to the District; 2:125 Board Member Compensation Expenses; 2:160 Board Attorney; 5:150 Personnel Records; 5:280 Duties and Qualifications; 5:60 Expenses; 6:135 Accelerated Placement Program; 6:280 Grading and Promotion; 7:70 Attendance and Truancy; 7:90 Release During School Hours; 8:10 Connection with the Community; 8:110 Public Suggestions and Concerns; 8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property; 2:125-E1 Exhibit - Board Member Expense Reimbursement Form; 2:125-E2 Exhibit - Board Member Estimated Expense Approval Form; 2:160-E Exhibit - Checklist for Selecting a Board Attorney; 5:60-E1 Exhibit - Employee Expense Reimbursement Form; 5:60-E2 Exhibit - Employee Estimated Expense Approval Form. 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 Burton to employ Megan Marlin as a full-time special education cross-categorical teacher, for the 2020-2021 school year, effective August 11, 2020, contingent upon licensure and the results of a background check and 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 Burton and seconded by Ahne to employ Dalton Berg as a full-time JH social science teacher, for the 2020-2021 school year, effective August 11, 2020, contingent upon the results of a background check and 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 Giffhorn and seconded by Yaekel Jr. to employ Ashley Schneider as a full-time HS math teacher, for the 2020-2021 school year, effective August 11, 2020, contingent upon the results of a background check and 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 Ahne and seconded by Yaekel Jr. to employ Bree Hasenstab as a full-time speech language pathologist, for the 2020-2021 school year, effective August 11, 2020, contingent upon licensure and the results of a background check and 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 Burton and seconded by Dillenberger to employ Kati Koesterer as a full-time speech language pathologist, for the 2020-2021 school year, effective August 11, 2020, contingent upon licensure and the results of a background check and 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 Most and seconded by Yaekel Jr. to employ Brian Unger as a full- time District Athletic Director and Waterloo High School Dean of Students, for the 2020- 2021 school year, effective July 1, 2020. 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 Ahne and seconded by Most that the Board adopt the Resolution Reference The Dismissal Of An Educational Support Personnel, Robert Bugie, 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 Yaekel Jr. and seconded by Ahne that the meeting be adjourned at 8:28 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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