Kankakee Times

Members of the Herscher Community Unit School District regular board held a meeting on Monday, March 14.

All Illinois school board members must receive training in professional development leadership (PA 97-8) and Open Meetings Act (PA 97-504). Mandatory training will also be required after the new teacher evaluation requirements are implemented in each school district.

Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Herscher Community Unit School District board:

Regular Board Meeting, March 14, 2016 at 7 p.m.

A motion at 6:02 p.m. to enter into closed session for the purpose of considering

information regarding employment, compensation performance and/or dismissal of an

employee and collective bargaining matters was made by D. Huizenga and was seconded by

J. Hastings. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye;

S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion at 6:57 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by J. Powers and was

seconded by J. Hastings.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

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, D. Huizenga, J. Powers, S. Sullivan, Supt. Decman,

HHS Principal G. McKenna, HIS Principal B. Miller, BGS Principal M. Wepprecht, Director of

Special Services S. Parsons, Curriculum Director P. Falk, reporter from the Herscher Pilot,

reporter from the Daily Journal and other visitors.

Student of the Month Recognition:

2nd – Gracie Stevens (Kankakee) daughter of Chris & Angela Stevens

3rd – Avery Denault (Buckingham) daughter of Joshua & Renee Denault

4th – Gracie Kent (Kankakee) daughter of Terry & Wendy Kent

Speaking:

5th – Jillian Fenton (Buckingham) daughter of Jeremy & Mindy Fenton

6th – Tyler Murray (Kankakee) son of Mark & Julie Murray

7th – Hannah Decker (Reddick) daughter of David & Jodi Decker

8th – Alec Hayden (Herscher) son of Adam & Deanna Hayden

HS – Miranda Limbach (12th) (Bonfield) daughter of Robert & Natalie Limbach

Consent Agenda:

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the items

listed on the Consent Agenda:

A. Approval of Minutes from previous meeting(s)

February 8, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – Executive/Closed Session

February 8, 2016 @ 7pm – Regular/Open Session

February 8, 2016 @ 8:16 pm – Executive/Closed Session

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

C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $15,123,245.53. This figure includes

$282,797.67 in regular bills (including an addendum), $1,238,360.60 in

payroll and benefits and $13,602,087.26 in investments.

Addendum = $9,377.75

D. Approval of Resolution regarding Closed Session Verbatim Records / Minutes

older than 18 months

E. Approval of Leave Request(s)

J Savoie-maternity

K Henderson-maternity

D Hall-medical

K Martin-medical

F. Approval of annual membership renewal in IHSA & IESA for 2016-17

P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; S. Sullivan,

aye.

Ayes 6 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.

There were no speakers.

Superintendent’s Report:

A. Acknowledgement of Donations/Grants/Awards

Donations: Riverside Medical Hosp. donated $530.00 to HHS via Scores for Schools program

Target donated $671.34 to LMS via Take Charge of Education

Acknowledgements: Mark Taylor names Asst. Princ. of the Year – IPA

Grant: IPRF awarded the district a Safety Grant for the amt. of $12,344.00

B. District Good News (from building principals)

C. Report regarding KASEC – S. Sullivan

D. Report regarding KACC – J. Powers

E. FOIA Report

F. Overnight Trips Update

G. Kinder Morgan Update

H. HHS Girls Basketball games/practices

I. Other

New Business

Washington DC Trip Presentation – P. Schoolman

A motion was made by S. Sullivan and was seconded by D. Huizenga to move forward

with continued investigation into the Washington DC trip. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J.

Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the Certified

Resignation of George McKenna (HHS Principal) eff. June 30, 2016, as recommended. P.

Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0_

A motion was made by D. Huizenga and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the NonCertified

Resignation of Jill Thurlby (BGS Parapro) eff. end of the 2015-16SY, Laura

Wenzelman (BGS Parapro) eff. 3-3-2016, and Kristi Hendershott (HIS Parapro) eff. 3-28-

2016, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J.

Powers, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the ExtraCurricular

Resignation of Joel Huizenga (HHS Head Volleyball Coach), eff. end of the 2015-

16 season, pending a suitable replacement can be found. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J.

Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, abstain; J. Powers, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 5 Nays 0 Abstain 1

A motion was made by D. Huizenga and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Certified

Hire of Patrice Schoolman (HHS Summer Econ.) and Jessie Rezba (HHS Math Credit

Recovery), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye;

J. Powers, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Huizenga and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the NonCertified

Hire of Michelle Ball (HIS Crossing Guard) and Keith Wilson (Herscher Complex

Custodian), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga,

aye; J. Powers, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the NonCertified

Hire of MaryEllen Quinn-Williams (HIS Parapro), as recommended. P. Daly, aye;

D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Huizenga and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the

employment of the fall/winter athletic coaches, as presented for 2016-2017SY. P. Daly,

aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D. Huizenga to offer 2nd year

contracts for 2016-17, as recommended:

Kevin Downey Rebecca Harms Amanda Hays

Bridget Hoffman Kevin Mikuce Maha Mohammad

Michael Morris Emily Rosenboom Michelle Roberts

Seth Wenzelman

P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; S. Sullivan,

aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D. Huizenga to offer 3rd year

contracts for 2016-17, as recommended:

Chris Bachman Anya Bauer Will Brocker

Teresa Cotter Ali Lillico-Bush Mallory McClintock

Dayne Newberry Patrick Pommier Kevin Promis

Heather Zastrow

P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; S. Sullivan,

aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Huizenga and was seconded by P. Daly to offer 4th year

contracts for 2016-17, as recommended:

Nick Arndt Ashley Bozue Kara Cioni

Alex King Claire Southard

P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; S. Sullivan,

aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by S. Sullivan to offer Tenure contracts

for 2016-17, as recommended:

Christine Beckman Jackie Carlson Becky King

P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; S. Sullivan,

aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Huizenga and was seconded by P. Daly to offer employment

contracts for the 2016-2017SY to district administrators and Unit Office personnel,

with terms and conditions to be set at a later date. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings,

aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve a Resolution

of Non-Renewal of Specified Non-Tenured Teachers: Jamie Savarino and Renee Wright, as

recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers,

aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the

Termination of Specified Non-Certified employee: Christina Moeller-Garrelts, as

recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers,

aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by S. Sullivan and was seconded by J. Hastings to Re-assign

Specified Tenured Teachers: Eileen Boucher and Alan High. They will go back to being fulltime

teachers, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga,

aye; J. Powers, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

There was a First Reading of the K-8 and HHS Student Handbooks for 2016-2017SY.

There was a discussion regarding junior high softball co-op.

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by S. Sullivan to set the LMS 8th grade

promotion date for May 25, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling,

aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

There was a First Reading of the proposed Return to Learn/Return to Play policy.

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the athletic

trainer agreement for 2016-17 and 2017-18 with ATI Physical Therapy, as recommended.

P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; D. Ruder,

aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

Old Business:

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D. Huizenga to approve the

additions/revisions to the Staff AUP for 2016-17, as presented last month and

recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers,

aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the HHS

Curriculum Guide for the 2016-17SY, as presented last month and recommended. P. Daly,

aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

Other:

QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY:

There were no speakers.

A motion at 8:21 p.m. to adjourn was made by S. Sullivan and was seconded by P.

Daly. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; S.

Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

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President, D. Emling Secretary, D. Huizenga