Kankakee Times

Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met May 8.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

A motion at 6:00 p.m. to enter into closed session for the purpose of considering information regarding personnel was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Hastings. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

A motion at 6:59 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

The regular meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Board President D. Emling. Roll Call: P. Daly, D. Emling, J. Hastings, J. Powers, L. Rewerts, D. Ruder, S. Sullivan, Supt. Decman, HIS Principal B. Miller, HHS Principal B. Elliot, LMS Principal M. Chavers, BGS Principal M. Wepprecht, Curriculum Director P. Falk, RTI Coordinator J. Fulton, Special Services Director, S. Parsons, reporter from the Herscher Pilot, and other visitors.

Student of the Month Recognition:

2nd – Abigail Hertz (Kankakee) daughter of Lesley & Ken Hertz

3rd – Arthur Bauer (Union Hill) son of Jennifer & William Bauer

4th – Isabella Mendell (Herscher) daughter of Jeff & Lisa Mendell

Speaking

5th – Carley Peeken (Kankakee) daughter of Mary & Bryant Peeken

6th – Maggie O’Brien (Reddick) daughter of Karen & Patrick O’Brien

7th – Brodie Hertz (Kankakee) son of Paula & Charles Hertz

8th – Lydia Miller (Herscher) daughter of Becky & Rod Miller

HS – Chloe Herscher (11th) (Kankakee) daughter of Michael Herscher

Consent Agenda:

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the items listed on the Consent Agenda:

A. Approval of Minutes from previous meeting(s)

May 1, 2017 @ 5:30 p.m. – Special Regular/Open Session

May 1, 2017 @ 5:47 p.m. – Special Executive/Closed Session

B. Treasurer’s Report / Balance Sheet – Investment Summary

C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $15,306,767.40.

This figure includes $364,371.47 in regular bills, $1,224,466.45 in payroll /benefits and $13,717,929.48 in investments.

D. Approval of Resolution regarding Closed Session Verbatim Recordings/ Minutes older than 18 mos.

E. Approval of Leave Requests

Maternity: Claire Southard – BGS 1st Grade

Medical: Michele Denault – HHS Parapro

P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

Public Comment Period:

Individuals wishing to address the Board of Education on a school district related matter must sign in prior to this portion of the meeting and state the subject of their comments. No discussion of individual personnel or students is permitted during public comment. Personnel or student concerns must first be directed to an administrator and if necessary a private session will be arranged with the Board to discuss such concerns.

Alison Holm regarding middle school athletic/activities booster

Superintendent’s Report:

A. Donations/Grants/Acknowledgements

B. District Good News

C. Report regarding KACC –

D. Ruder D. FOIA Report (1)

E. Overnight Trips Update

F. Budget Committee Update – S. Sullivan / J. Powers

G. Procurement Committee Update – D. Ruder / P. Daly

H. Greenhouse Update – Finished.

I. HHS Graduation

J. Other

New Business

Special Education Presentation – S. Parsons

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to accept the Certified Resignation of Alene Lillico-Bush (HHS Science) eff. end of the 2016-17 SY, Non-Certified Resignation of Daniel Mullin (Mechanic) eff. June 2, 2017, and Extra-Curricular Resignation of Nick Arndt (HHS JV Girls Basketball Coach), eff. end of the 2016-2017 school year, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the Certified Hire of Regan Hack (HHS Biology) for 2017-2018 school year, Kristi Hendershott (HIS/BGS Speech Pathologist) for 2017-2018 and Donna Denault (HHS FACS) for 2017-2018 school year as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the Non-Certified Hires of Michelle Armstrong (Trans Director) for 2018-2019, Chris Stutz (LMS PT Secretary) for 2017-2018, Stephanie Thorson (Summer Help 2017), and Douglas Denault (Diesel Mechanic/Technician), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Extra- Curricular Appointment of Craig Bisaillon (LMS Baseball Coach), Mike Cann (LMS Softball) Kevin Downey (HHS Soph Girls Basketball) Kathy Astrella (HHS Varsity Cheer Coach) and Elizabeth Webb (HHS VOL Asst. Cheer Coach), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers to approve the Extra-Curricular Appointments for HHS as presented, for the 2017-2018 school year, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Recall of Specified Non-Certified Personnel: Keith Wilson (FT Custodian) for 2017-2018, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Hastings to declare district items as surplus as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

First reading of Field Trip Policy and attachments.

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Powers to approve a MOU to the 2015-2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding Overtime as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D. Ruder to approve a MOU to the 2015-2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding Summer School, as recommended. P. Daly, nay; D. Emling, nay; J. Hastings, nay; J. Powers, nay; L. Rewerts, nay; D. Ruder, nay; S. Sullivan, nay.

Ayes 0 Nays 7

A motion was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve a MOU to the 2015-2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding Middle School Athletic Director, as recommended. P. Daly, nay; D. Emling, nay; J. Hastings, nay; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, nay; S. Sullivan, nay.

Ayes 2 Nays 5

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve a MOU to the 2015-2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding Zero Hour Instruction, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve a MOU to the 2015-2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding High School Athletic Director Stipend, as recommended. P. Daly, nay; D. Emling, nay; J. Hastings, nay; J. Powers, nay; L. Rewerts, nay; D. Ruder, nay; S. Sullivan, nay.

Ayes 0 Nays 7

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D. Ruder to adopt a Resolution to Authorize Notice to Remedy to Bruce Richardson, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

Old Business:

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers to approve the Board Policy Manual additions/revisions as presented last month via IASB Press Plus Issue 94. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

Questions from the Community.

There were no questions.

A motion at 8:37 p.m. to enter into closed session for the purpose of considering information regarding personnel and litigation was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by J. Powers. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

A motion at 9:30 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

A motion at 9:30 p.m. to adjourn was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

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