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Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education met Sept. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Board of Education of Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 held a Regular Meeting on September 19, 2024, in the High School Family & Consumer Science Classroom. President Debi Caraway called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

Wolff motioned, Krieg seconded to enter into executive session at 5:31 p.m. for the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body and for the purpose of receiving evidence or testimony presented to a school board regarding denial of admission to school events or property pursuant to Section 24-24 of the school code, provided the school board prepares and makes available for public inspection a written decision setting forth its determinative reasoning. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(4.5) Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Matt Davitz absent during executive session.

Krieg motioned, Coffey seconded to recess the executive meeting at 7:07 p.m. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Davitz motioned, Malley seconded to enter into the Bond Hearing at 7:15 p.m. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Pledge of Allegiance

Public Comment

● None

Krieg motioned, Coffey seconded to approve public hearing concerning the intent of the Board of Education to sell bonds in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 for school fire prevention and safety purposes and bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,000,000 for the purpose of altering, repairing, and equipping school buildings and facilities of the District and improving the sites thereof. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Fricke motioned, Malley seconded to adjourn the hearing at 7:18 p.m. Upon roll call, all members voted aye. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Coffey seconded to enter into the Budget Hearing at 7:25 p.m. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Public Comment

● None

Fricke motioned, Davitz seconded to adopt the FY25 budget of Chester School District No.139 budget as presented. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Wolff motioned, Fricke seconded to adjourn the hearing at 7:27 p.m. Upon roll call, all members voted aye. Motion carried.

Coffey motioned, Malley seconded to enter into regular session at 7:30 p.m. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Public Comment

● Addy Gottschammer -Representing Chester Student Council - reported on current events for the student council

Board Correspondence

● None

Fricke motioned, Malley seconded to approve the consent agenda and items as listed. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

● Agenda and items as listed:

● July 18, 2024 regular and executive meeting minutes;

● August 7, 2024 special meeting minutes

● Bills in the amount of $706,688.72 and payroll in the amount of $614,596.18;

● Financial reports

● Contracts over $25,000

Malley motioned, Wolff seconded to approve facility request from Chester Stingers for use of football field, concession stand and announcer booth for Stinger games September - November 2024. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Coffey motioned, Fricke seconded to conduct 1st reading of Press Policy 2:260, 5:100, 7:20, 7:185, and 7:60. Upon roll call, all members voted aye. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Davitz seconded to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) established with Chester Education Association to consider Trapshooting as a Supplemental job. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Wolff seconded to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) established with Chester Education Association to consider HIVE as a Supplemental job. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Fricke motioned, Davitz seconded to approve an increase for certified and non-certified substitute pay. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Wolff seconded to approve the Grade School Facility Request for Kids for Christ after school program. Upon roll call, all members voted aye. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Fricke seconded to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) established with Chester Education Association to consider ELL endorsement for Taylor Hensley. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Wolff motioned, Malley seconded to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) established with Chester Education Association to consider ELL endorsement for Caitlin Schwarz. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Davitz motioned, Krieg seconded to approve the Certificates for Payment for Samron Midwest Contracting Pay Application #3 in the amount of $7,168.18. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Krieg motioned, Davitz seconded to approve the Certificates for Payment for Samron Midwest Contracting Pay Application #2 in the amount of $572,312.32. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Coffey motioned, Wolff seconded to approve to bar Jacob Cowan from school property and extracurricular events from the period of September 19, 2024 to September 18, 2025. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Fricke motioned, Malley seconded to approve the resignation of Jessica Valleroy, Infant Toddler Specialist, effective August 15, 2024. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Fricke motioned, Malley seconded to approve the resignation of Matt Korando, Freshman Boys Basketball Coach and Boys Assistant Track Coach, effective August 19, 2024. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Fricke motioned, Malley seconded to approve the resignation of Jeremy Hargis, Grade School Head Custodian, effective August 27, 2024. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Fricke motioned, Malley seconded to approve the resignation of Joshua Adair, High School Social Studies Teacher, effective August 27, 2024. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Fricke motioned, Malley seconded to approve the resignation of Victoria Gercis, Jacketcare Worker, effective September 3, 2024. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Fricke motioned, Malley seconded to approve the resignation of Emily Heinemeyer, Jacketcare Worker, effective September 19, 2024. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Krieg motioned, Davitz seconded to approve to terminate the employment of Danielle Laramore, an at-will educational support employee, effective immediately. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Coffey seconded to approve Jenna Uchtman as Grade School Head Track Coach for the 2024-2025 sports season. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Coffey seconded to approve Gregory Wiegand as High School Trap Shooting Coach for the 2024-2025 sports season. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Coffey seconded to approve to reassign Jada Berry from Grade School Paraprofessional to Infant Toddler Specialist effective September 1, 2024. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Coffey seconded to approve Amanda Berry as part-time High School Cafeteria Personnel at $17.10/hr effective August 30, 2024. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Coffey seconded to approve Pamela Manche as part-time Grade School Cafeteria Personnel at $17.10/hr effective August 28, 2024. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Coffey seconded to approve Larry Beattie as High School Social Studies Teacher effective September 10, 2024. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Coffey seconded to approve Cynthia Lyons as Grade School Paraprofessional at $17.10/hr pending certification, EHR and background check. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Coffey seconded to approve Karson Colvis as High School Head Cheerleading Coach for the 2024-2025 sports season. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Coffey seconded to approve Bryce Bainter as Assistant Freshmen Boys Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 sports season. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Coffey seconded to approve Morgan Throop as Jacketcare Worker at $15.10/hr pending background check. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Coffey seconded to approve Camdyn Quillman as Jacketcare Worker at $15.10/hr pending background check. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Coffey seconded to approve Peyton Parker as Jacketcare Worker at $15.10/hr pending background check. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Coffey seconded to approve to reemploy Peyton Cole as Jacketcare Worker at $15.10/hr. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Coffey seconded to approve to employ Adrianne Kern as High School Assistant Boys Track Coach for the 2024-2025 sports season. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Coffey seconded to approve Ricky Casten as Grade School Head Custodian at $22.70/hr pending EHR and background check. Roll call vote. Ayes: Caraway, Coffey, Fricke, Malley, Wolff, Davitz, Krieg, Nays: none. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Coffey seconded to approve Thomas Lyons as High School Volunteer for Esports. Upon roll call, all members voted aye. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Coffey seconded to approve Tony James as High School Boys Golf Volunteer for the 2024-2025 sports season. Upon roll call, all members voted aye. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Coffey seconded to approve Danny Valleroy as High School Baseball Volunteer for the 2024-2025 sports season. Upon roll call, all members voted aye. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Coffey seconded to approve Michaela Young as High School Cheerleading Volunteer for the 2024-2025 sports season. Upon roll call, all members voted aye. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Coffey seconded to approve Bruce Luthy Jr. as High School Baseball Volunteer for the 2024-2025 sports season. Upon roll call, all members voted aye. Motion carried.

Malley motioned, Coffey seconded to approve Jon Brown as co-sponsor of Fellowship of Christian Athletics. Upon roll call, all members voted aye. Motion carried.

Fricke motioned, Malley seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m. Upon roll call, all members voted aye. Motion carried.

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