Carbondale Reporter

Elverado CUSD No. 196 Board of Education met Thursday, Jan. 19.

The Elverado CUSD No. 196 Board of Education meets at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Elverado High School, 514 S. Sixth St. in Elkville.

Here are the minutes as provided by Elverado CUSD No. 196:

Elverado CUSD 196

Regular Board Meeting-Board of Education

Elverado High School

January 19th, 2017

The meeting was called to order at: 6:21 P.M. by President Schafer.

1. Members in attendance: Mr. Funk, present; Mr. Keith, present; Mr. Schafer, present; Mr. Wisely, present. Others in attendance: Superintendent, Kevin Spain.

2. A motion was made by Mr. Funk and seconded by Mr. Keith to approve the consent agenda of the following items: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5. Mr. Funk, yes; Mr. Keith, yes; Mr. Schafer, yes; Mr. Wisely, yes. Motion carried.

3. EHS representative Allen Crombar expressed concerns over eliminating the high school tardy and attendance policies. The teachers would like to have input if the policy is revised.

4. Discussed the school Facilities Tax and the district's immediate needs. Faculty and staff will be surveyed for recommendations.

5. Discussed letting the Faculty Advisory Committee making revisions to the HS Tardy Policy.

6. Discussed an agreement with T-Rockers restaurant and the Board declined due to the inability to meet National School Lunch and Breakfast Guidelines.

7. Discussed using Gilbert, Huffman, Prosser, Hewson & Barke, Ltd. as primary legal Counsel for the District due to Lee Ellen Starkweather's retirement. The District has been using Gilbert, Huffman, Prosser, Hewson & Barke, Ltd. for several years as secondary Counsel.

8. A motion was made by Mr. Keith and seconded by Mr. Wisely to adjourn to closed session at 6:47 PM to discuss: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body and collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees. Mr. Funk, yes; Mr. Keith, yes; Mr. Schafer, yes; Mr. Wisely, yes. Motion carried.

9. A motion was made by Mr. Wisely and seconded by Mr. Funk to return to open session at 7:07 p.m. By voice vote all members voted "yea" to return to open session. No action was taken. Motion carried.

10. A motion was made by Mr. Keith and seconded by Mr. Wisely to accept the resignation of Maria Lenzini. Mr. Keith, yes; Mrs. Schafer, yes; Mr. Wisely, yes; Mr. Funk, yes. Motion carried.

11. A motion was made by Mr. Funk and seconded by Mr. Keith to approve Leave under FMLA for Charlotte McLaughlin. Mr. Keith, yes; Mr. Schafer, yes; Mrs. Mr. Wisely, yes; Mr. Funk, yes. Motion carried.

12. A motion was made by Mr. Keith and seconded by Mr. Funk to approve Zach Halterman as EJHS Volunteer Assistant Volleyball Coach. Mr. Schafer, yes; Mr. Wisely, yes; Mr. Funk, yes; Mr. Keith, yes. Motion carried.

13. A motion was made by Mr. Wisely and seconded by Mr. Funk to approve leave of absence for Trisha Stewart beginning February 27, 2017 lasting for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year. Mr. Wisely, yes; Mr. Funk, yes; Mr. Keith, yes; Mr. Schafer, yes. Motion carried.

14. A motion was made by Mr. Wisely and seconded by Mr. Keith to employ Ashlie Pelletier at BS + 0 as temporary full-time kindergarten teacher for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year effective January 17, 2017, with employment contingent upon completion of state requirements. Mr. Wisely, yes; Mr. Funk, yes; Mr. Keith, yes; Mr. Schafer, yes. Motion carried.

15. A motion was made by Mr. Keith and seconded by Mr. Funk to employ Danielle Emling as Elverado High School Secretary effective January 3, 2017. Mr. Funk, yes; Mr. Keith, yes; Mr. Schafer, yes; Mr. Wisely, yes. Motion carried.

16. A motion was made by Mr. Funk and seconded by Mr. Keith to approve the 20162017 EEA seniority list as presented. Mr. Funk, yes; Mr. Keith, yes; Mr. Schafer, yes; Mr. Wisely, yes. Motion carried.

17. Mr. Wisely expressed concerns with the increasing expenditures related to district HVAC systems. Mr. Wisely and Mr. Schafer stated the various district groups are missing out on fundraising opportunities by failing to adequately stock the high school concession stand for ballgames.

18. A motion was made by Mr. Keith and seconded by Mr. Funk to adjourn at 7:59 p.m. with the next regular meeting scheduled at 6:00 p.m. February 16, 2017. All members voted "yea" by voice vote. Motion carried.