Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Nov. 8.
Here are 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 was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Reick. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 7 Nays 0
A motion at 7:00 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Reick.
Ayes 7 Nays 0
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Board President S. Sullivan. Roll Call: P. Daly, J. Hastings, J. Powers, J. Reick, L. Rewerts, D. Ruder, S. Sullivan, Supt. Decman, HIS Principal B. Miller, LMS Principal, M. Chavers, HHS Principal, B. Elliot, District RTI Coordinator, J. Fulton, District Curriculum Director P. Falk, District Special Services Director S. Parsons, reporter from the Herscher Pilot, and other visitors.
Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers to approve the items listed on the Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of Minutes from previous meeting(s)
Oct. 12, 2021 @ 6:00 p.m. – Regular/Closed Session
Oct. 12, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session
B. Treasurer’s Report / Balance Sheet – Investment Summary
C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $34,558,363.69.
This figure includes $2,133,368.42 in regular bills (including an addendum), $1,358,238.01 in payroll/benefits and $31,066,757.26 in investments.
Addendum = $ 23,881.13
D. Approval of Resolution re: Closed Session Recordings/ Minutes older than 18 mos.
E. Approval of Leave Request
Medical – Kelly Styck (HHS Admin Asst.)
Maternity – Kaley Ponton (LMS ELA Teacher)
P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 7 Nays 0
Public Comment Period
R. Harms spoke regarding mask mandate.
Superintendent’s Report
A. Donations/Grants/Acknowledgements – 0
B. Good News!
C. Report regarding KACC – J. Reick
D. FOIA Report – 2
E. Overnight Trips Update – 1
F. Procurement Committee Update – D. Ruder
G. Other
New Business
Distribution of Audit Report for FY21 – Tom Lancaster, Wermer Rogers Doran & Ruzon LLC
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers to approve the Non-Certified Resignation of Amanda Kennedy (HHS Parapro) effective October 29, 2021, and John Benoit (FT LMS Custodian) effective November 10, 2021, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 7 Nays 0
A motion was made by _________________ and was seconded by _________________ to approve the Non-Certified Hire of Jamie Jones (BGS Parapro) PENDING licensure, Hannah Hokanson (BGS Parapro), and Amber Brown (FT LMS Custodian), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 7 Nays 0
Review of proposed 2021 School District Tax Levy and Report
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers to declare district owned items as surplus (items from Tech Dept and LMS), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 7 Nays 0
Other: None.
Old Business
Direction regarding Delegate Assembly / legislative items.
Other: None
A motion at 7:26 p.m. to adjourn was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 7 Nays 0
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