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Tamaroa Grade School District 5 Board of Education met Dec. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

ROLL CALL: Present – Stein, Doerflein, Phillips, Lively, Catt, Downard

Absent- Marlow

Visitors – Erica Hicks, Principal, Kerri Schoenbacher, A.D./O.M., Tammy Helvey, Special Education Teacher, Danielle Schoenbacher

MOTION: by Doerflein, second by Lively to approve the Minutes of November Meeting (Open & Closed).

Six in favor, none opposed.

MOTION: by Phillips, second by Doerflein to approve the Payment of Bills.

ROLL CALL: Stein, yea; Doerflein, yea; Lively, yea; Downard, yea; Phillips, yea; Catt, yea.

MOTION: by Doerflein, second by Catt to approve the Treasurer’s Report.

ROLL CALL: Stein, yea; Doerflein, yea; Phillips, yea; Catt, yea; Downard, yea; Lively, yea.

MOTION: by Doerflein, second by Catt to enter into Closed Session for the purpose of appointment, employment, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees and matters relating to individual students. at 6:16pm.

Six in favor, none opposed.

MOTION: by Phillips, second by Lively to exit Closed Session at 6:53pm.

Six in favor, none opposed.

MOTION: by Doerflein, second by Lively to place student Nayson Shields on Behavioral Plan detailed as follows: Student has 10 days maximum of out-of-school Suspension tolerated for School Year 2023-24. Should Student surpass 10 days allotted, outplacement with Tri-County Behavioral Services will be recommended for Ward School. Student is currently serving 4 days, with 6 remaining.

Six in favor, none opposed.

MOTION: by Downard, second by Phillips to accept the resignation of Dr. Brian Brink as Superintendent of Tamaroa School District #5 effective June 30th, 2024.

ROLL CALL: Stein, yea; Doerflein, yea; Lively, yea; Downard, yea; Phillips, yea; Catt, yea.

MOTION: by Phillips, second by Doerflein to accept the resignation of Clara Mifflin as a Paraprofessional Aide effective December 21st, 2023.

ROLL CALL: Stein, yea; Doerflein, yea; Lively, yea; Downard, yea; Phillips, yea; Catt, yea.

MOTION: by Lively, second by Phillips to employ Cassandra Brown as a Paraprofessional Aide.

ROLL CALL: Stein, yea; Doerflein, yea; Lively, yea; Downard, yea; Phillips, yea; Catt, yea.

MOTION: by Catt, second by Phillips to employ Lauren Adams as the Kindergarten teacher for the remainder of School Year 2023-24.

ROLL CALL: Stein, yea; Doerflein, yea; Lively, yea; Downard, yea; Phillips, yea; Catt, yea.

MOTION: by Phillips, second by Doerflein to approve the Certification of the Tax Levy of the Education Fund in the amount of $191,016.

ROLL CALL: Stein, yea; Doerflein, yea; Phillips, yea; Lively, yea; Downard, yea; Catt, yea.

MOTION: by Doerflein, second by Downard to approve the Certification of the Tax Levy of the Operations and Maintenance Fund in the amount of $44,571.

ROLL CALL: Stein, yea; Doerflein, yea; Phillips, yea; Lively, yea; Downard, yea; Catt, yea.

MOTION: by Phillips, second by Catt to approve the Certification of the Tax Levy of the Transportation Fund in the amount of $25,469.

ROLL CALL: Stein, yea; Doerflein, yea; Phillips, yea; Lively, yea; Downard, yea; Catt, yea.

MOTION: by Stein, second by Doerflein to approve the Certification of the Tax Levy of the Working Cash Fund in the amount of $6,368.

ROLL CALL: Stein, yea; Doerflein, yea; Phillips, yea; Lively, yea; Downard, yea; Catt, yea.

MOTION: by Lively, second by Doerflein to approve the Certification of the Tax Levy of the Municipal Retirement Fund in the amount of $17,500.

ROLL CALL: Stein, yea; Doerflein, yea; Phillips, yea; Lively, yea; Downard, yea; Catt, yea.

MOTION: by Phillips, second by Catt to approve the Certification of the Tax Levy of the Social Security Fund in the amount of $22,100.

ROLL CALL: Stein, yea; Doerflein, yea; Phillips, yea; Lively, yea; Downard, yea; Catt, yea.

MOTION: by Doerflein, second by Downard to approve the Certification of the Tax Levy of the Fire Prevention and Safety Fund in the amount of $6,368.

ROLL CALL: Stein, yea; Doerflein, yea; Phillips, yea; Lively, yea; Downard, yea; Catt, yea.

MOTION: by Catt, second by Phillips to approve the Certification of the Tax Levy of the Tort Immunity Fund in the amount of $94,100.

ROLL CALL: Stein, yea; Doerflein, yea; Phillips, yea; Lively, yea; Downard, yea; Catt, yea.

MOTION: by Phillips, second by Doerflein to approve the Certification of the Tax Levy of the Special Education Fund in the amount of $2,547.

ROLL CALL: Stein, yea; Doerflein, yea; Phillips, yea; Lively, yea; Downard, yea; Catt, yea.

MOTION: by Downard, second by Stein to approve the Certification of the Tax Levy of the Leasing (Capital Projects) Fund in the amount of $6,368.

ROLL CALL: Stein, yea; Doerflein, yea; Phillips, yea; Lively, yea; Downard, yea; Catt, yea.

The Total Levy, as provided in the resolution for said purposes for the year 2023 in the amount $416,407 will be filed with the Perry County of Illinois Clerk’s Of ice.

MOTION: by Catt, second by Doerflein to approve Kathryn Restoff as the Administrator for full access of Online Banking with DuQuoin State Bank for the General Fund Account #1159206.

ROLL CALL: Stein, yea; Doerflein, yea; Phillips, yea; Lively, yea; Downard, yea; Catt, yea.

MOTION: by Catt, second by Doerflein to approve Kathryn Restoff as the Administrator for full access of Online Banking with DuQuoin State Bank for the Activity Fund Account #1159184.

ROLL CALL: Stein, yea; Doerflein, yea; Phillips, yea; Lively, yea; Downard, yea; Catt, yea.

MOTION: by Catt, second by Doerflein to approve Kathryn Restoff as the Administrator for full access of Online Banking with DuQuoin State Bank for the Money Market Account #1159195.

ROLL CALL: Stein, yea; Doerflein, yea; Phillips, yea; Lively, yea; Downard, yea; Catt, yea.

MOTION: by Phillips, second by Catt to reduce the Iublet Center Rental Deposit Fee from $300 to $200. Rental Fee will remain $75, the reduction of Deposit Fee will be contingent on Renters to complete the Clean-Up Checklist as provided in the Iubelt Center Rental Agreement. This change will be effective January 1st, 2024. All previously rented and deposited bookings will not be affected.

ROLL CALL: Stein, yea; Doerflein, yea; Phillips, yea; Lively, yea; Downard, yea; Catt, yea.

The next Board of Education Meeting is set for January 16th, 2024.

MOTION: by Lively, second by Doerflein to adjourn the meeting.

Six in favor, none opposed.

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