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Waterloo Community Unit School District No. 5 Board of Education met June 15.

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. The following attended via Zoom Meeting: Special Education Coordinator Julie Bender, District Curriculum Coordinator Johnathan Schmieg; Principals Lori Costello, Christy Osterhage, Nicholas Schwartz, Jessica Washausen, Brian Smith, and Mary Gardner; District Athletic Director and WHS Dean of Students Mitch North, and Brian Unger (newly appointed District Athletic Director and WHS Dean of Students as of July 1, 2020).

The public was encouraged to join via Zoom Meeting, rather than attend in person, due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Motion was made by Giffhorn and seconded by Yaekel Jr. that an executive closed session be called at 6:04 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 Ahne and seconded by Most for the Board to close the executive session at 7:20 p.m. 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 approve the minutes of the May 18, 2020 regular board meeting.

Further, to approve the executive session minutes of the May 18, 2020 regular board meeting.

Further, to adopt and continue with the district-wide Section 125 Plan Document(s) 501/502, as administered by American Fidelity Assurance Company; and further, to remain in compliance with the Internal Revenue Service regulations.

Further, to designate First National Bank and State Bank of Waterloo, Illinois; and the Illinois School District Liquid Asset Fund Plus as depositories of District Funds.

Further, to approve the renewal of membership in the Illinois Association of School Boards with respective payment, for 2020-2021 school year annual dues.

Further, to award the following bids according to the bid specifications and in the best interest of the school district: copier paper to Contract Paper Group Inc., 1013 Portage Trail Suite 2, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 in the amount of $27,065.05; toilet tissue, roll, and multi-paper towels to Royal Papers, Inc, 2701 Hereford St, St. Louis, MO 63139 in the amount of $13,329.75; and trash services to Reliable Sanitation Service Inc., 601 S. Market, Waterloo, IL 62298 in the amount of $18,254.10, with alternate recycled bid at $4,347.00 for one time per week, totaling $22,601.10, effective for the 2020-2021 school year.

Further, to approve the district student cafeteria prices, effective for the 2020-2021 school year.

Further, to employ Jason Meyer as a full-time custodian, for the 2019-2020 school year, effective June 16, 2020, contingent upon the results of a background check and TB test.

Further, to employ Corrinne Deterding as a full-time custodian, for the 2019-2020 school year, effective June 16, 2020.

Further, to accept a letter of resignation, dated May 29, 2020, from Deron Duncan, special education teacher, effective at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.

Further, to accept an irrevocable letter of retirement, dated May 21, 2020, from Lisa Storm, in accordance with the contract Agreement Between the Board of Education of Waterloo Community Unit School District No. 5 and the Waterloo Classroom Teachers' Association (W.C.T.A.), as stated in Article IX, Section 9.10, Severance Incentive, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.

Further, to accept an irrevocable letter of retirement, dated May 26, 2020, from Leah Ziegler, in accordance with the contract Agreement Between the Board of Education of Waterloo Community Unit School District No. 5 and the Waterloo Classroom Teachers' Association (W.C.T.A.), as stated in Article IX, Section 9.10, Severance Incentive, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 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 Burton. and seconded by Yaekel Jr. to accept the treasurer’s report and student activity reports. There were no investments for May. 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 May for Waterloo Community Unit School District No. 5 and the payment of the bills for the current month (June). 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 Yaekel Jr. to approve the 2019-2020 Final Official School Calendar starting on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 and ending on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 with using four (4) emergency days on November 12, 2019, December 16, 2019, December 17, 2019, and January 17, 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 Burton and seconded by Most. 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 Yaekel Jr. to approve the extra-duty assignments, effective for the 2020-2021 school year as per recommendation from the District Athletic Director, Mitch North, and administration, contingent upon the results of background checks and TB tests. 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 Giffhorn to approve the purchase and payment of three 2020 Ford Fusion Driver's Education vehicles, not to exceed $20,644.99, $20,844.99, and $20,977.44 each, for a total of $62,467.42. 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 authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract with Neff Flooring, in the amount not to exceed $38,000.00, for carpet replacement in the Waterloo Junior High School. 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 Giffhorn to approve a one-year contract, as presented, for Willey Hulett, Director of Buildings and Grounds, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. 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 Ahne to approve the volunteer list, effective for the 2020-2021 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 Ahne that the meeting be adjourned at 8:08 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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