Kankakee Times

Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met May 14.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

A motion at 6:30 p.m. to enter into closed session for the purpose of considering information regarding: personnel and building safety and security was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by L. Rewerts. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion at 7:00 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by D. Emling.

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The regular meeting was called to order at 7:03 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, Maintenance Director L. Houberg, HHS A.D. T. Schwarzkopf, reporter from the Herscher Pilot, and other visitors.

Pledge of Allegiance

Students of the Month Recognition:

2nd – Camryn Miller (Kankakee) daughter of Brett & Alicia Miller

3rd – Maddilyn Jensen (Kankakee) daughter of Charles & Sarah Jensen

4th – Hailey Drilling (Kankakee) daughter of Destiny Dangerfield & Jamie Drilling

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5th – Layla Keen (Kankakee) daughter of Lee & Courtney Keen

6th – Parker Wolf (Kankakee) son of Monica Uribe

7th – Hayden Johnson (Reddick) son of Brian & Katie Johnson

8th – Cody Lunsford (Kankakee) son of Scott & Ann Lunsford

HS – Justin Mau (Senior) (Bonfield) son of Douglas & Laurie Mau

Consent Agenda:

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

A. Approval of Minutes from previous meeting(s)

Apr 9, 2018 @ 6:00 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session

Apr 9, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session

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

C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $17,552,581.54.

This figure includes $436,306.02 in regular bills (including addendum), $1,243,150.22 in payroll/benefits and $15,873,125.30 in investments.

Addendum = $2,127.07

D. Approval of Resolution re: Closed Session Recordings/ Minutes older than 18 mos.

E. Approval of Leave Requests

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

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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. There were no speakers.

Superintendent’s Report:

A. Donations/Grants/Acknowledgements

B. District Good News

C. Report regarding KACC – D. Ruder

D. FOIA Report

E. Overnight Trips Update

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

G. Other

New Business:

LMS Renovation Project Presentation – Healy Bender

A motion was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Certified Resignation of Jeff Bruer (HHS Social Studies Teacher/Freshman Baseball Coach), Zach Myers (LMS Phys Ed Teacher) and Julie Schutlz (LMS ELA Teacher/LMS A.D.), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by S. Sullivan and was seconded by D. Ruder to approve the Non-Certified Resignation of Michelle Ball (HIS Crossing Guard), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Extra-Curricular Resignation of Todd Schwarzkopf (HHS Best Buddies Co-Sponsor), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Certified Hire of Amy Tibbetts (HHS Special Ed), Kristen Wise (BGS 1st Grade), Michelle Roberts (Summer 2018 Civics) and Jessica Sanders (BGS/HIS Special Ed), all for the 2018-2019 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.

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The following Certified transfers were acknowledged: Jared Macari (From HIS PE to HHS PE), Michelle Roberts (From HHS 1⁄2 Spec Ed/1⁄2 Soc Science to all day Social Science), Bridget Hoffman (From BGS Spec Ed to HIS Communication Program).

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the Non-Certified Hire of Cynthia Cooper (PT Bus Asst.), Heather Wakey (HIS Library Clerk) and Brittany Jacobs (Bus Driver), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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The following Non-Certified transfer was acknowledged: Robert Jamieson (From Custodial to Maintenance).

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Extra-Curricular Appointments of Jennifer Rhoades/Andrea O’Morrow (HHS Spanish Club Co- Sponsors), Chris Bachmann (HHS JV Scholastic Bowl Coach), Paul Brown (HHS Robotics Head Coach), Brian Joffe (HHS Robotics Asst. Coach), Jake Senesac (HHS Play Sponsor) and Kevin Promis/Amanda Williams (HHS Best Buddies Co-Sponsors), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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There was a discussion regarding the LMS Renovation Funding Timeline.

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the tentative, amended budget for FY2017-2018, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to set a public hearing regarding the amended FY2017-2018 budget for June 18, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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There was a discussion regarding new Strength & Conditioning Coach at HHS

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers to establish the proposed Strength & Conditioning Coach at HHS, starting with the 2018-2019 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.

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A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Powers to approve the MOU to the 2015-2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement RE: Strength & Conditioning Coach Stipend, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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There was a discussion regarding information pertaining to solar farm assessments.

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the renewal of lease with Midwest Transit Equipment (for MV-1), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D. Ruder to approve increase of student and adult lunch prices (of.10/meal) for the 2018-2019 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.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the renewal of District’s property, casualty etc. insurance package for 2018-2019 with Glatfelter Public Practice/American Alternative, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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Other: There will be an MOU re: math team coach as an action item next month.

Old Business:

Other: None.

Questions From The Community:

None.

A motion at 8:35 p.m. to adjourn was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by D. Ruder. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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