Sparta Community Unit School District 140 Board of Education Met Oct. 8.
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, Howard Gallois, Kevin Holliday and Jennifer Morgan. Absent: Kenneth Kempfer. Others present were: Superintendent Dr. Gabrielle Schwemmer; Recording Secretary Tina Witherby; Principals Scott Beckley, Amy Laramore and Chris Miesner; and members of the faculty and community.
Board President Corey Rheinecker led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
With no public comment requests, the meeting continued.
Howard Gallois moved, Jennifer Morgan seconded to approve the minutes of the September 10, 2020, regular meeting and September 28, 2020, special meeting as presented. Roll call vote. Yeas: Gallois, Morgan, Holliday, Cooper, Craig and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Kevin Holliday moved, Angela Craig seconded to approve the Bills, Payroll and Fund Balances as presented. Roll call vote. Yeas: Holliday, Craig, Morgan, Cooper, Gallois and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
The next regular board meeting will be November 12, 2020, at 7 p.m. at Sparta Lincoln School.
Ms. Amy Laramore, Principal at Sparta Lincoln School, reported that there would be 75 remote learners returning to in-person instruction. The class sizes will be fine. Seventh grade will return to four classes instead of three. NWEA testing has been completed.
Principal Chris Miesner reported that Evansville Attendance Center has 12 of the 21 remote learners returning to in-person instruction. Evansville Attendance Center saw progress on the NWEA testing. Fifth through eighth graders took the testing remotely.
Sparta High School Principal Scott Beckley reported that there was only one category that dropped in scores on the NWEA testing. There will be discrepancies due to the remote learners who didn’t log in or test. The yearbook staff received national recognition for the yearbook. The vocational building is getting ready for the new dust collection system.
Dr. Schwemmer reported that the yearbook staff received the Jostens 2020 Program of Excellence. The special education local education authority determination showed that the district met in all requirements.
Shawn Williamson of Fick, Eggemeyer and Williamson presented the FY20 audit.
Angela Craig moved, Jennifer Morgan seconded to approve the fiscal year 2020 audit as presented. Roll call vote. Yeas: Craig, Morgan, Gallois, Holliday, Cooper and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
The transportation contract was tabled. The last paragraph that was added because of possible remote learning will be amended by the attorney.
Howard Gallois moved, Jennifer Morgan seconded to adopt the following policies as presented:
#2:150-AP Superintendent Committees
#2:250-E2 Exhibit–Immediately Available District Public Records and Web-Posted Reports and Records
#2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure and Administrative Procedures #2:260-AP1 & 2
#2:265 Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure
#4:180-AP1 & 2 School Action Steps for Pandemic Influenza or Other Virus/Disease
#5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
#5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited
#5:90-AP Coordination with Children’s Advocacy Center
#5:100 Staff Development Program
#5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal
#5:220 Substitute Teachers
#5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves
#7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities and Administrative Procedure #7:10-AP1
#7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited and Administrative Procedure #7:20-AP
#7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
#7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited
#7:190-E2 Student Handbook Checklist
#7:345-AP Use of Educational Technologies; Student Data Privacy and Security
Roll call vote. Yeas: Gallois, Morgan, Holliday, Cooper, Craig and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
First readings were held for the following policies:
#2:20 Powers and Duties of the School Board; Indemnification
#2:70 Vacancies on the School Board
#2:100 Board Member Conflict of Interest
#2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban
#2:110 Qualifications, Term and Duties of Board Officers
#2:150-AP Superintendent Committees
#2:200 Types of School Board Meetings
#2:220 School Board Meeting Procedures
#2:250 Access to District Public Records
#2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
#3:40-E Checklist for the Superintendent Employment Contract Negotiation Process
#3:50 Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent
#4:15 Identity Protection
#4:30 Revenue and Investments
#4:40 Incurring Debt
#4:60 Purchases and Contracts
#4:80 Accounting and Audits
#4:110 Transportation
#4:140 Waiver of Student Fees
#4:150 Facility Management and Building Programs
#4:170 Safety
#4:175 Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications
#4:190 Targeted School Violence Prevention Program
#5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
#5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited
#5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria
#5:50 Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace; E-Cigarette, Tobacco and Cannabis Prohibition
#5:90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
#5:100 Staff Development Program
#5:120 Employee Ethics; Conduct and Conflict of Interest
#5:125 Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct
#5:150 Personnel Records
#5:190 Teacher Qualifications
#5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal
#5:220 Substitute Teachers
#5:250 Leaves of Absences
#5:260 Student Teachers
#5:285 Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers
#5:290 Employment Termination and Suspensions
#5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays and Leaves
#6:15 School Accountability
#6:20 School Year Calendar and Day
#6:60 Curriculum Content
#6:65 Student Social and Emotional Development
#6:150 Home and Hospital Instruction
#6:170 District Annual Report Card Required
#6:180 Extended Instructional Programs
#6:210 Instructional Materials
#6:270 Guidance and Counseling Program
#6:300 Graduation Requirements
#6:310 High School Credit for Non-District Experiences
#6:320 High School Credit for Proficiency
#7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited
#7:50 School Admissions and Students Transfers
#7:150 Agency and Police Interviews
#7:180 Prevention to and Response to Bullying, Intimidation and Harassment
#7:190 Student Behavior
#7:200 Suspension Procedures
#7:240 Code of Conduct for Extracurricular Activities
#7:270 Administering Medicines to Students
#7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention
#7:340 Student Records
#8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property
#8:95 Parental Involvement
Angela Craig moved, Howard Gallois seconded to employ Kaycee Dickey as a 10-month Custodian for the District for the 2020-2021 school year subject to and contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check, physical and drug screen. Roll call vote. Yeas: Craig, Gallois, Holliday, Morgan, Cooper and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Howard Gallois moved, Angela Craig seconded to employ Kellie Lee as a Paraprofessional for the District for the 2020-2021 school year subject to and contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check, physical and drug screen and proper certification. Roll call vote. Yeas: Gallois, Craig, Holliday, Morgan, Cooper and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Howard Gallois moved, Jennifer Morgan seconded to approve Renee Baue and Rhonda Dickey as Co-Sponsors for the SADD Club at Sparta High School for the 2020-2021 school year. Roll call vote. Yeas: Gallois, Morgan, Holliday, Cooper, Craig and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
Angela Craig moved, Howard Gallois seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Roll call vote: Yeas: Craig, Gallois, Holliday, Morgan, Cooper and Rheinecker. Nays: none. Motion carried.
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