Carbondale Reporter

Elverado Community Unit School District 196 Board met Sept. 21.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The meeting was called to order at 6:06pm by President Schafer

1. Board Members present: Bernardini, Funk, Jeschke, Keith, Schafer, and Wisely.

Members absent: Sherman.

2. A motion was made by Funk and seconded by Jeschke to approve the consent agenda of the following items: 2.1; 2.2; 2.3; and 2.4. Item 2.5 was pulled from the list prior to the motion and no action was taken on 2.5. Roll call vote: Bernardini, yes; Funk, yes; Jeschke, yes; Keith, yes; Schafer, yes; Wisely, yes. Sherman, absent. Motion carried.

3. Visitors and Recognition: Jill Winthrop asked the board to consider a file documentation system for staff complaints and slanderous remarks made about or to staff either in person or on social media.

4. EEA report-Winthrop stated she already covered that in the previous conversation.

5. Laborer's Report-None

6. Administrator Reports Pierce reported EHS will host volleyball sectionals, boiler complete by next week, Pastor Scott Slone will be bringing the youth group up to EHS to complete some outside clean up along with the DuQuoin I.I.Y.C will be present when school is not in session to help clean weeds from the flower beds before homecoming.

Conner gave a brief update about the Title grant, she informed the board she had approved 2 short upcoming educational field trips in her buildings, and not enough girls showed interest in Jr. High girls’ basketball to field a team and in accordance with the Title IX rules any girls that want to play will be allowed to tryout for the boys basketball team.

Spain reported that the recent Grandparents day at the Primary school was well attended and he gave a special "thanks" to his teachers for their planning, participation and execution of a successful fun day for all involved. Spain spoke briefly about "TeacherEase" software stating that it seemed to be coming together, however the learning curve had slowed the transition more than anyone anticipated. Spain also reported that the pest control contract for the district will expire in December and he is planning to have bids sent out for board approval by the November meeting. The final paperwork has been submitted to close out the kitchen grant he successfully obtained for our district. Spain also informed the board that the mowing contract would expire at the end of the year and asked how the board wanted to proceed with district mowing. The board suggested he obtain quotes to purchase a mower for Elkville from Ralph's Small Engine, and obtain quotes to purchase a mower for Vergennes from H & R Equipment (Vergennes Equipment) and present them at the next meeting.

7. Old business- 7.1 Discuss County School Facility Sales Tax and Facilities-brief discussion held, payment should be received sometime in November. 7.2 Motion made by Bernardini, seconded by Keith to adopt Board Policy Updates 2:220-E3; 2:260; 6:80; 6:210; 8:70. Funk, yes; Jeschke, yes; Keith, yes; Schafer, yes; Wisely, yes; Bernardini, yes; Sherman, absent. Motion carried.

8. New Business

8.1 Motion made by Bernardini, seconded by Funk to adopt the FY18 budget as presented. Jeschke, yes; Keith, yes; Schafer, yes; Wisely, yes; Bernardini, yes; Funk, yes; Sherman, absent. Motion Carried.

8.2 Bus routes-brief discussion with bus drivers present. They believe things are working ok for now. The board expressed appreciation again for their cooperation with the new routes.

8.3 Motion made by Bernardini, seconded by Funk to approve the Title I Grant as presented. Keith, yes; Schafer, yes; Wisely, yes; Bernardini, yes; Funk, yes; Jeschke, yes; Sherman, absent. Motion carried.

9. Executive Session

Motion by Bernardini seconded by Wisely to adjourn to executive session to discuss the following: Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body; Collective negotiating matter between the Board and its employees. Matters relating to individual students Schafer, yes; Wisely, yes; Bernardini, yes; Funk, yes; Jeschke, yes; Keith, yes; Sherman, absent. Motion Carried. The Board entered into executive session at 6:46pm.

Motion by Wisely, seconded by Funk to return to open session at 8:30pm. Voice vote all members present voted "aye" none were opposed.

10. Possible action items to follow executive session

10.1 Motion by Bernardini, seconded by Keith to accept the resignation of Wanda Phillips Schafer, yes; Wisely, yes; Bernardini, yes; Funk, yes; Jeschke, yes; Keith, yes; Sherman, absent. Motion carried.

10.2 Motion by Keith, seconded by Jeschke to accept the resignation from Josh Lowe. Wisely, yes; Bernardini, yes; Funk, yes; Jeschke, yes; Keith, yes; Schafer, yes; Sherman, absent. Motion carried.

10.3 Motion by Bernardini, seconded by Wisely to accept the letter of retirement from Gina Brown effective the end of the 2018-19 school year. Wisely, yes; Bernardini, yes; Funk, yes; Jeschke, yes; Keith, yes; Schafer, yes; Sherman, absent. Motion carried.

10.4 A motion was called to approve the request for a leave of absence from Claudia Rheinecker. This motion died due to the lack of a motion or second.

10.5 Motion by Keith, seconded by Bernardini to employ James Stevens as EJHS boys basketball coach. Funk, yes; Jeschke, yes; Keith, yes; Schafer, yes; Wisely, yes; Bernardini, yes; Sherman, absent. Motion carried.

10.6 Motion by Jeschke, seconded by Funk to approve student suspensions as presented Jeschke, yes; Keith, yes; Schafer, yes; Wisely, yes; Bernardini, yes; Funk, yes; Sherman, absent. Motion carried.

11. Comments

12. As there was no further business brought before this board, a motion to adjourn until the next regular meeting scheduled on October 19, 2017 at 6:00pm was made by Jeschke, seconded by Wisely. All members present voted "aye" none were opposed. Motion carried.

http://www.elv196.org/administration/school-board/minutes/2017-18/58-september-2017-1/file