Carbondale Reporter

Elverado Community Unit School District 196 Board met May 25.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

1. Members in attendance: Mr. Bernardini, present; Mr. Funk, present; Mrs. Jeschke, present; Mr. Keith, present; Mr. Schafer, present; Mrs. Sherman, absent; Mr. Wisely, present. Others in attendance: Superintendent, Kevin Spain; Principals, Jeremy Pierce and Belinda Conner; Charlotte McLaughlin, Greg Foreman, Michael Beckman, Airika Galli.

2. A motion was made by Mr. Wisely 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. Bernardini, yes; Mr. Funk, yes; Mrs. Jeschke, yes; Mr. Keith, yes; Mr. Schafer, yes; Mr. Wisely, yes. Motion carried.

3. Mr. Peirce recognized the High School students for the Art Show.

4. There was discussion about the Board looking into the option of contracted transportation services. President Schafer asked the Local 773 Shop Steward, Charlotte McLaughlin, that the non-cert union work with the board to address any concerns.

5. A motion was made by Mr. Funk and seconded by Mr. Bernardini to approve the Title Plan as presented. Mr. Funk, yes; Mrs. Jeschke, yes; Mr. Keith, yes; Mr. Schafer, yes; Mr. Wisely, yes; Mr. Bernardini, yes. Motion carried.

6. A motion was made by Mr. Wisely and seconded by Mr. Funk to adopt Board Policy Updates - 2:100, 3:70, 4:15, 4:130-E, 5:120, 5:230, 5:285, 5:300, 6:70, 7:100 as presented. Mr. Keith, yes; Mr. Schafer, yes; Mr. Wisely, yes; Mr. Bernardini, yes; Mr. Funk, yes; Mrs. Jeschke, yes. Motion carried.

7. A motion was made to Mr. Keith and seconded by Mrs. Jeschke to approve the Serious Safety Hazards. Mr. Schafer, yes; Mr. Wisely, yes; Mr. Bernardini, yes; Mr. Funk, yes; Mrs. Jeschke, yes; Mr. Keith, yes. Motion carried.

8. The Board discussed the results of the Lead Testing for the district potable water Sources. A plan is being developed and Mrs. Sherman will be the Board representative on that Committee.

9. The Board discussed the high school boiler issues and directed Lunsford Architect to start the process to take bids to replace the boiler.

10. A motion was made by Mr. Wisely and seconded by Mrs. Jeschke to adopt the Resolution to Abate the Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund, and Bond & Interest Fund. Mr. Wisely, yes; Mr. Bernardini, yes; Mr. Funk, yes; Mrs. Jeschke, yes; Mr. Keith, yes; Mr. Schafer, yes;. Motion carried.

11. A motion was made by Mr. Funk and seconded by Mr. Keith to repay the outstanding loan from the Operation & Maintenance Fund to the Bond & Interest Fund in the amount of $39,864.75. Mr. Wisely, yes; Mr. Bernardini, yes; Mr. Funk, yes; Mrs. Jeschke, yes; Mr. Keith, yes; Mr. Schafer, yes. Motion carried.

12. The Board discussed the Unpaid Meal Charge Policy. The superintendent will submit the policy on the Board's behalf, and the Board will review the policy at a later date.

13. A motion was made by Mr. Wisely and seconded by Mrs. Jeschke to approve the EIS/EJHS Handbook changes as presented. Mr. Funk, yes; Mrs. Jeschke, yes; Mr. Keith, yes; Mr. Schafer, yes; Mr. Wisely, yes; Mr. Bernardini, yes. Motion carried.

14. The Board discussed letting bids for the replacement of the Kitchen equipment under the NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant.

15. A motion was made by Mr. Wisely and seconded by Mr. Funk to adjourn to closed Session at 7:19 p.m. to discuss: The appointment, employment, Compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body; Collective bargaining matters between the Board and its employees; matters pertaining to the placement or discipline of individual students. Mrs. Jeschke, yes; Mr. Keith, yes. Mr. Schafer, yes; Mr. Wisely, yes; Mr. Bernardini, yes; Mr. Funk, yes; Motion carried.

16. A motion was made by Mr. Wisely and seconded by Mr. Keith to return to open session at 8:39 p.m. By voice vote all members voted "yea" to return to open session. No action was taken.

17. A motion was made by Mr. Keith and seconded by Mr. Funk to employ Tomi Hamlin as Social Studies teacher at BS+0 Step Opending completion of all employment requirements. Mr. Keith, yes; Mr. Schafer, yes.; Mr. Wisely, yes; Mr. Bernardini, yes; Mr. Funk, yes; Mrs. Jeschke, yes; Motion carried.

18. A motion was made by Mr. Keith and seconded by Mr. Funk to employ Airika Gallias Special Education teacher at BS+0 Step Opending completion of all employment requirements. Mr. Schafer, yes.; Mr. Wisely, yes; Mr. Bernardini, yes; Mr. Funk, yes; Mrs. Jeschke, yes; Mr. Keith, yes. Motion carried.

19. A motion was made by Mrs. Jeschke and seconded by Mr. Bernardini to approve Erin Carter and Jamie Ellis as volunteer EJHS Cheerleader coaches. Mr. Wisely, yes; Mr. Bernardini, yes; Mr. Funk, yes; Mrs. Jeschke, yes; Mr. Keith, yes; Mr. Schafer, yes. Motion carried.

20. A motion was made by Mr. Funk and seconded by Mr. Keith to deny class credit to Student A, as recommended by the Attendance Review Board. Mr. Wisely, yes; Mr. Bernardini, yes; Mr. Funk, yes; Mrs. Jeschke, yes; Mr. Keith, yes; Mr. Schafer, yes. Motion carried.

21. A motion was made by Mr. Bernardini and seconded by Mrs. Jeschke to approve the suspension of students as presented by administration. Mr. Bernardini, yes; Mr. Funk, yes; Mrs. Jeschke, yes; Mr. Keith, yes; Mr. Schafer, yes;. Mr. Wisely, yes. Motion carried.

22. Board members commented on how nice the high school and Jr High graduations were.

23. A motion was made by Mr. Keith and seconded by Mrs. Jeschke to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. with the next regular meeting scheduled at 6:00 p.m. June 15, 2017. All members voted "yea" by voice vote. Motion carried.

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