The Herscher Community Unit School District 2 board met Monday, June 20.
"A governmental body with the responsibility of providing educational programs for children. The board members are state officials who live within school district boundaries and are elected to serve four-year terms."
Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Herscher Community Unit School District 2 board:
Regular Board Meeting, June 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
A motion at 6:09 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. Hastings. 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 6:57 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings.
Ayes 7 Nays 0
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 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, HIS Principal B. Miller, BGS Principal M. Wepprecht, LMS Principal M. Chavers, HHS Principal G. McKenna, Director of Special Services S. Parsons, Curriculum Director P. Falk, and other visitors.
Consent Agenda:
A motion was made by D. Huizenga and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the items listed on the Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of Minutes from previous meeting(s)
May 9, 2016 @ 6:00 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session May 9, 2016 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session May 9, 2016 @ 7:00 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session B. Treasurer’s Report / Balance Sheet – Investment Summary C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $12,901,061.50.
This figure includes $373,934.35 in regular bills (including an addendum), $1,243,503.53 in payroll and benefits and $11,283,623.62 in investments. (Addendum = $42,607.19) D. Approval of Resolution regarding Closed Session Verbatim Recordings/
Minutes older than 18 mos. E. Approval of Annual Resolutions:
a. Prevailing Wage Resolution b. Hazardous Bus Routes Resolution F. Approval of Membership Renewal – IASB for 16-17SY G. Approval of Maternity Leave Request
0 received
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.
There were no speakers.
Superintendent’s Report:
A. Acknowledgement of Donations/Grants/Awards - 0 received B. Report regarding KASEC – S. Sullivan – last report C. Report regarding KACC – D. Ruder D. FOIA Report – 1 received E. U2CT/Supt/BOE Pres Meeting Report – D. Emling – no meeting/no report F. Overnight Trips Update – 1 received G. Other
New Business
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to accept the Certified RESIGNATION of Steven Kelley (HIS/HHS Social Worker) Maha Mohammad (HHS FCS) Will Brocker (HHS Band Director), eff. for the end of the 2015-2016 SY, 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 D. Huizenga to accept the Extra-Curricular RESIGNATION of Brad Elliot (HHS SADD Co-Sponsor) Emily Rosenboom (HHS JV Girls Soccer) Jace Koerner (HHS V Asst FB and Boys BB), 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 S. Sullivan and was seconded by D. Ruder to approve the Certified HIRE of Carmin Joffe (LMS 7th Life Sci), Zachary Myers (LMS 5th PE), Sara Sneyd (LMS 5-8 Band Director) Blair Bennett (HIS/HHS Social Worker), Timoney Elliot (HIS/BGS Media Specialist), Jeremy Heck (HHS Asst. Principal), and (Mr.) Karol Domalik (HHS Band Director), 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 P. Daly to approve the Non- Certified HIRE of Paul Brown (Summer Worker), John Wakey (Summer Worker), and Leanne Boyd (BGS RTI Parapro), 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. Huizenga and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Extra-Curricular Appointment of Zachary Myers (LMS 7th Boys BB) Kevin Promis (HHS SADD Sponsor) and Jill Decman (HHS WYSE Sponsor), 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 J. Hastings to award the bid for the HHS Greenhouse Project to International Greenhouse Company ($82,291), 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 D. Huizenga to award the bid for the HHS Weight Room Project to: Rogers Athletics (Pkg A)($50,083); Integrity Fitness (Pkg B) ($8,497.83); Integrity Fitness (Pkg C–Flooring) ($14,981.18), 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 appoint School Treasurer (Paula Kruse), 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 D. Huizenga to approve the annual renewal of the Treasurers Bond, 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 P. Daly and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the Resolution providing for the issue of Taxable General Obligation Refunding School Bonds, Series 2016A, and General Obligation Refunding School Bonds, Series 2016B, for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding bonds of the District, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of sad bonds to the purchaser thereof, 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 P. Daly and was seconded by D. Ruder to approve the Resolution authorizing and directing the execution of an Escrow Agreement in connection with the issue of Taxable General Obligation Refunding School Bonds, Series 2016A, and General Obligation Refunding School Bonds, Series 2016B, of the District, 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 P. Daly and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the renewal of Property/Casualty Insurance Package. Recommendation: Zurich for Property/ Casualty Insurance ($134,706); BCS for Cyber Liability ($5,905) and National Union Fire for Student Accident (Required Catastrophic coverage) ($2,600), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, 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 declare district items (LMS books) as surplus, 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 P. Daly to approve renewal of swim team coop for KSD111 (two year agreement for 16/17SY and 17/18SY). 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 discussion regarding HHS weighted courses/valedictorian.
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