Kankakee Times

Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met July 9.

Here is the agenda 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 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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A motion at 7:01 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly.

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The regular meeting was called to order at 7:01 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, Maintenance Director L. Houberg, reporter from the Herscher Pilot, and other visitors.

Pledge of Allegiance

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)

June 18, 2018 @ 6:00 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session June 18, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session

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

C.Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $15,697,603.74.

This figure includes $426,987.02 in regular bills, $1,280,903.35 in payroll/benefits and $13,989,713.37 in investments.

D.Approval of membership renewal with ISDLAF

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

F.Approval of Leave Requests – 0 so far

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 – 0 so far

B.Gift left to the District

Vera Brantan

C.Report regarding KACC – D. Ruder

D.FOIA Report – 2 so far

E.Preliminary Budget Information – Dr. Decman

F.Overnight Trips Update – 2 so far

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

H.Other

New Business

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Certified Resignation of Eileen Boucher (HHS English), Heather Zastrow (BGS Gen Music / LMS Chorus) and Paul Brown (HHS Industrial Tech), 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. Powers to approve the Certified Hire of Larry Haigh (HHS Ag Teacher-FFA Advisor) pending proper certification is obtained and Brandon Streets (LMS Grade 5 Phys Ed), 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 Non-Certified Resignations of Jessica Gerber (HIS Parapro), 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. Powers to approve the Non-Certified Hire of Ethan Brown (FT Custodian-Bldg TBD) and Laurie Grove (BGS Cook), 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 Extra-Curricular Appointment of Brandon Sheets (LMS Boys Basketball), 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 the extension of the curriculum director’s contract, for three years, 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 to approve the Superintendent contract was tabled until next month.

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Resolution declaring the intention to issue funding bonds for the purpose of paying claims against the District, 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. Powers to approve the Award bid for fuel for district vehicles for 2018-2019 to Heritage FS at the price of $2.611 (HBG Diesel), $2.681 (LBG Diesel) and $2.422 (HBG Gasoline), 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. Powers to approve the Award bid for providing and installing fencing at BGS and HIS playgrounds to Tousignant (Kankakee IL) for the cost of $35,798.43, 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 approve the Award bid for 3 year HVAC mechanical maintenance contract to Glade Plumbing and Heating (Kankakee IL) for the cost of $212,800, 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. Powers to declare district-owned 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.

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Other: Question regarding LMS update: regarding the well being capped. We do not use this well anymore and are just officially capping it during the renovation.

Old Business:

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the Board Policy Manual additions/revisions as presented last month via IASB PressPlus Issue 98, 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: None.

QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY

-regarding gift left to district

-clarify spelling for a few new hires

A motion at 7:37 p.m. to adjourn was made by D. Ruder 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.

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