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Waterloo Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Sept. 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The meeting was called to order by President Lori Dillenberger. The following members were present: Kim Ahne, Jo Ellen (Jodi) Burton, Lori Dillenberger, Neil Giffhorn, Gary Most, and James Yaekel Jr. John Caupert was absent. The following administration were present: Superintendent Brian Charron; Special Education Coordinator Julie Bender; District Curriculum Coordinator Johnathan Schmieg; Principals Lori Costello, Tim McDermott, Nicholas Schwartz, Amber Cruser, Jessica Washausen, Brian Smith, and Justin Imm; and Director of Buildings/Grounds Will Hulett.

The public was encouraged to join via Zoom Meeting, rather than attend in person, due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Guests who attended in person were: Renee Ades, Josh Boyer, Colton Henry, Joshua Hogan, Ashley Jarden, Lloyd Jarden, Kasey Johnson, James Link, Elizabeth Mifflin, Nathan Mifflin, Marissa Modglin, Jessa Pauline, Alison Rock, Jeff Rock, Carla Schwehr, and the WHS FFA Officer Team.

Motion was made by Giffhorn and seconded by Yaekel Jr. that an executive closed session be called at 6:00 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 collective bargaining matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. [5 ILCS120/2(c)(1)(2) Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Ahne, aye; and Dillenberger, aye. Six yeas. No nays. One absent. Motion passed.

Motion was made by Giffhorn and seconded by Burton for the Board to close the executive session at 7:00 p.m. Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Ahne, aye; and Dillenberger, aye. Six yeas. No nays. One absent. Motion passed.

Motion was made by Most and seconded by Yaekel Jr. to approve the minutes of the August 16, 2021 regular board meeting and the September 7, 2021 special board meeting.

Further, to approve the executive session minutes of the August 16, 2021 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, 2021.

Further, to raise the equipment capitalization threshold, for Waterloo Community Unit School District No. 5, to five thousand dollars, effective July 1, 2021.

Further, to approve Human Support Services to provide counseling services, for the 2021-2022 school year, up to 8 hours per week, at the cost of $35.00 per hour, not to exceed $9,800.00.

Further, to approve Waterloo High School Early Graduation Application(s) as per Waterloo CUSD5 Section: Instruction - Policy No. 6300 for the following student: Carley L'Huillier.

Further, to employ Lori Durst as a part-time special education paraprofessional, for the 2021-2022 school year, effective September 7, 2021, contingent upon the results of a background check and TB test.

Further, to employ Marla Thorpe as a full-time health care aide, for the 2021-2022 school year, effective September 21, 2021, contingent upon the results of a background check and TB test.

Further, to employ Keith Singleton as a full-time maintenance worker, for the 2021-2022 school year, effective September 21, 2021, contingent upon the results of a background check and TB test.

Further, to employ Gary Schnur as a full-time custodian, for the 2021-2022 school year, effective September 21, 2021.

Further, to accept a letter of resignation, dated August 14, 2021, from Debra Agee, cafeteria worker, effective immediately.

Further, to accept a letter of resignation, dated August 23, 2021, from Ruby Dietz, cafeteria worker, effective August 20, 2021.

Further, to accept a letter of resignation, dated August 24, 2021, from Richard Buehlhorn, custodian, effective September 1, 2021.

Further, to accept a letter of resignation, dated August 25, 2021, from Theresa Thornsberry, cafeteria worker, effective immediately.

Further, to accept a letter of resignation, dated August 31, 2021, from Brad Yearian, maintenance worker, effective September 23, 2021.

Further, to accept a letter of resignation, dated September 1, 2021, from Linda Lung, cafeteria worker, effective September 15, 2021.

Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Ahne, aye; and Dillenberger, aye. Six yeas. No nays. One absent. Motion passed.

Motion was made by Burton and seconded by Most to accept the treasurer’s report and student activity reports. There were no investments for August. Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Ahne, aye; and Dillenberger, aye. Six yeas. No nays. One absent. Motion passed.

Motion was made by Most and seconded by Ahne 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. Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Ahne, aye; and Dillenberger, aye. Six yeas. No nays. One absent. Motion passed.

Public Participation: James Link addressed the Board concerning the COVID 19 pandemic and masks. After speaking, Link was reminded that he needed to put his face mask back on. When he refused to do so, the Waterloo Police Department was contacted. Link was escorted from the meeting and arrested for criminal trespass to state-supported property. In addition, Jeff and Alison Rock were escorted from the meeting by the Waterloo Police Department, at the Superintendent’s request, due to verbal harassment of the Board.

Motion was made by Most and seconded by Giffhorn to take a recess at 7:21 p.m. Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Ahne, aye; and Dillenberger, aye. Six yeas. No nays. One absent. Motion passed.

Motion was made by Giffhorn and seconded by Most to reconvene the meeting at 7:38 p.m. Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Ahne, aye; and Dillenberger, aye. Six yeas. No nays. One absent. Motion passed.

Public Participation: Lloyd Jarden addressed the Board concerning the COVID 19 pandemic and the legality of the district following Governor Pritzker’s order.

Kasey Johnson addressed the Board concerning the COVID 19 pandemic and quarantine procedures.

Rene Ades, with the American Heart Association addressed the Board concerning the American Heart Challenge.

Waterloo FFA made a presentation to the Board.

Patrick Allen, Field Services Director with Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) addressed the Board concerning Setting Goals and Direction for the District.

Motion was made by Giffhorn and seconded by Burton to approve a Memorandum of Understanding for the 2020-2025 Agreement Between the Board of Education of Waterloo Community Unit School District No. 5 and the Waterloo Association of Service Personnel (WASP). Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Ahne, aye; and Dillenberger, aye. Six yeas. No nays. One absent. Motion passed.

Motion was made by Most and seconded by Ahne to approve the student handbooks for the 2021-2022 school year for W.J. Zahnow Elementary School, Rogers Elementary School, Gardner Elementary School, Waterloo Junior High School, and Waterloo High School. Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Ahne, aye; and Dillenberger, aye. Six yeas. No nays. One absent. Motion passed.

Motion was made by Burton and seconded by Yaekel Jr. to approve the extra-duty assignments, effective for the 2021-2022 school year as per recommendation from the District Athletic Director, Brian Unger, and administration. Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Ahne, aye; and Dillenberger, aye. Six yeas. No nays. One absent. Motion passed.

Motion was made by Burton and seconded by Most to approve the volunteer list, effective for the 2021-2022 school year as per recommendation from the District Athletic Director, Brian Unger, and Administration. Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Ahne, aye; and Dillenberger, aye. Six yeas. No nays. One absent. Motion passed.

Motion was made by Most and seconded by Yaekel Jr. to approve the fiscal year 2021- 2022 school district budget. Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Ahne, aye; and Dillenberger, aye. Six yeas. No nays. One absent. Motion passed.

Motion was made by Giffhorn and seconded by Burton to accept the Financial Statements/Annual Financial Report - Year Ended June 30, 2021 as audited by Scheffel Boyle - Certified Public Accountants. Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Ahne, aye; and Dillenberger, aye. Six yeas. No nays. One absent. Motion passed.

Motion was made by Giffhorn and seconded by Most to table Agenda Item C, under New Business. Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Ahne, aye; and Dillenberger, aye. Six yeas. No nays. One absent. Motion passed.

Motion was made by Ahne and seconded by Most to approve the payment of District Webmaster stipends to Amber Cruser and Nicholas Hergenroeder, for 2021-2022. Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Ahne, aye; and Dillenberger, aye. Six yeas. No nays. One absent. Motion passed.

Motion was made by Burton and seconded by Most to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Dismissal Of Probationary Custodian Keegan Hale, 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. Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Ahne, aye; and Dillenberger, aye. Six yeas. No nays. One absent. Motion passed.

Motion was made by Ahne and seconded by Yaekel Jr. to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Termination Of Kaitlyn Killy As A Paraprofessional, 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. Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Ahne, aye; and Dillenberger, aye. Six yeas. No nays. One absent. Motion passed.

Motion was made by Most and seconded by Giffhorn that the meeting be adjourned at 8:44 p.m. Burton, aye; Giffhorn, aye; Most, aye; Yaekel Jr., aye; Ahne, aye; and Dillenberger, aye. Six yeas. No nays. One absent. Motion passed.

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