Kankakee Times

The Herscher Community Unit School District board met Monday, April 11.

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

Regular Board Meeting, April 11, 2016 at 7 p.m.

A motion at 6:00 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. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

A motion at 6:00 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D. Huizenga and was seconded by J. Hastings.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

The regular meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Board President D. Emling, Roll Call: P. Daly, D. Emling, J. Hastings, D. Huizenga, J. Powers, D. Ruder, S. Sullivan, Supt. Decman, HHS Principal G. McKenna, LMS Principal M. Chavers, HIS Principal B. Miller, BGS Principal M. Wepprecht, Director of Special Services S. Parsons, Curriculum Director P. Falk, reporter from the Herscher Pilot, and other visitors.

IPA Presentation – Patrick Flynn, IPA Three Rivers Region Director

Student of the Month Recognition:

2nd – Dale Cloonen (Kankakee) son of Chris & Brandi Cloonen

3rd – Hunter Brown (Kankakee) son of Dustin & Cassandra Brown

4th – Jeremy Painter (Campus) son of Jason & Cheri Painter

Speaking:

5th – Augustine ‘Augie’ Azzarelli (Kankakee) son of Greg & Julie Azzarelli

6th – Gracyn Cordes (Kankakee) daughter of Todd & Gina Cordes

7th – Logan Lunsford (Kankakee) son of Scott & Ann Lunsford

8th – Chloe Frerichs (Chebanse) daughter of Eric & Kelly Frerichs

HS – Kristin Winterroth (11th) daughter of David & Diane Winterroth

Consent Agenda:

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D. Huizenga to approve the items listed on the Consent Agenda:

A. Approval of Minutes from previous meeting(s)

March 14, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – Executive/Closed Session

March 14, 2016 @ 7pm – Regular/Open Session

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

C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $14,141,306.10. This figure includes $278,079.92 in regular bills (including an addendum), $1,245,266.30 in payroll and benefits and $12,597,959.88 in investments.

Addendum = $131.00

D. Approval of Resolution regarding Closed Session Verbatim Records / Minutes older than 18 months

E. Approval of Leave Request(s) - 0 requests were submitted

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

Lori Mollema – CWSA overview of changes in coming years.

Superintendent’s Report:

A. Acknowledgement of Donations/Grants/Awards 0 received

B. District Good News (from building principals)

C. Report regarding KASEC – S. Sullivan

D. Report regarding KACC – J. Powers

E. U2CT/Supt/BOE President Meeting Report – D. Emling

F. FOIA Report

G. Overnight Trips Update

H. HHS Gym Floor Update – J. Powers

I. Other

New Business

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by D. Huizenga to extend the employment contract of Pete Falk (Curriculum Director) for 2016-2019, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

A motion was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the ExtraCurricular Appointment of Amanda Hays (HHS Cheerleading Coach), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, 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 NonCertified Hire of Brenda Davies (Driver), Matthew Davies (Driver), Marlene Ganci (Bus Aide) and Cassondra Downs (Driver), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

There was a First Reading of Board Manual additions/revisions as presented via IASB

Press Plus Issue 91

Discussion regarding previous athletic programs vs. creating new ones

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by D. Huizenga to declare district items as surplus so they mad be sold or disposed of, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

Discussion regarding the Greenhouse Project.

Presentation and discussion regarding the HHS weight room – D. Wetzel/K. Mikuce (Tour of proposed Greenhouse location and HHS weight room.) 

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to fund up to $50,000 of the proposed Greenhouse Project (Cross Country plan). P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

A motion was made by S. Sullivan and was seconded by D. Huizenga to fund the balance of $32,600 for the HHS weight room. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

Old Business:

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by D. Huizenga to approve the K-8 and HHS Student Handbooks 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; 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 the Return to Learn/Return to Play policy and form, as presented last month and recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY:

There were no questions

A motion at 8:53 p.m. to adjourn was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D. Ruder. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

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President, D. Emling Secretary, D. Huizenga