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Herscher Community Unit School District No. 2 Board of Education met Monday, Dec. 19.

Here are the minutes as provided by Herscher CUSD No. 2:

Regular Board Meeting, December 19, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

A motion at 6:00 p.m. to enter into closed session for the purpose of considering information regarding personnel was made by D. Huizenga and was seconded by D. Ruder. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion at 6:55 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D. Huizenga and was seconded by J. Hastings.

Ayes 6 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, D. Ruder, S. Sullivan, Supt. Decman, HIS Principal B. Miller, HHS Principal B. Elliot, LMS Principal M. Chavers, BGS Principal M. Wepprecht, Curriculum Director P. Falk, RTI Coord. J. Fulton, Maint. Director L. Houberg, Tech Director B. Seeman, reporter from the Herscher Pilot, and other visitors.

At 7:00 p.m., Board President D. Emling declared open the public hearing regarding the Issuance of Working Cash Fund Bonds. There were no questions from the public concerning this matter, therefore, at 7:04 p.m. Board President D. Emling declared the public hearing closed.

At 7:05 p.m., Board President D. Emling declared open the public hearing regarding School District Tax Levy. There were no questions from the public concerning this matter, therefore, at 7:07 p.m. Board President D. Emling declared the public hearing closed.

Student of the Month Recognition:

2nd –Cole Russell (Reddick) son of Lucas & Cassandra Russell 3rd – Dylan Bright (Herscher) son of Scott & Erin Bright 4th – Keegan Teeter (Kankakee) son of David Teeter & Melany Jacobson Speaking:

5th – Leroy Cloonen (Kankakee) son of Chris & Brandi Cloonen 6th – Emma Taylor (Kankakee) daughter of Mark & Heidi Taylor 7th – Luke Welsh (Bonfield) son of James & Corey Welsh 8th – Karson Elbert (Herscher) son of Scott & Alicia Elbert HS – Logan Adams (Braidwood) son of Kirk Adams

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)

Nov 14, 2016 @ 6:00 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session Nov 14, 2016 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session B. Treasurer’s Report / Balance Sheet – Investment Summary C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $18,041,856.29.

This figure includes $374,564.92 in regular bills (including an addendum) $1,290,672.35 in payroll/benefits and $16,376,619.02 in investments. (Addendum = $3,860.88) D. Approval of Resolution regarding Closed Session Verbatim Recordings/

Minutes older than 18 mos. E. Approval of Leave Request P. Daly, aye; D Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; D. Ruder, 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. Donations/Grants/Acknowledgements 

B. District Good News 

C. Report regarding KACC – D. Ruder 

D. FOIA Report – 4 received 

E. Overnight Trips Update - 2 received 

F. IASB Conference Discussion 

G. Snow Removal Quotes 

H. Finance Committee Update – D. Emling / J. Powers 

I. Procurement Committee Update – D. Ruder/P. Da

J. U2CT-Supt-BOE President Meeting Update – D. Emling 

K. Server Room Update – B. Seeman

L. Greenhouse Update – L. Houberg M. RTI Update – J. Fulton N. Other

New Business

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Non-Certified Resignation of Mary Peeken (LMS Parapro), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by D. Huizenga to approve the Non-Certified Hire of Krista Meyer (LMS Parapro), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

There was a discussion regarding the issuance of up to $1,000,000 Working Cash Bonds of the District, for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of the District.

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the Issuance of up to $1,000,000 Working Cash Bonds of the District, for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of the District, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

There was a discussion regarding the proposed 2016 School District Tax Levy.

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the proposed 2016 School District Tax Levy, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D. Ruder to approve a Resolution to Regulate Expense Reimbursements, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve proposed Memorandum of Understanding regarding TRS, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve proposed Memorandum of Understanding regarding Health Insurance (Retired Employees), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Huizenga and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the proposed 2017-2018 school year calendar, as recommended. P. Daly, nay; D Emling, nay; J. Hastings, nay; D. Huizenga, aye; D. Ruder, nay; S. Sullivan, nay.

Ayes 1 Nays 5

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve Treasurer Surety Bond, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

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 via IASB Press Plus Issue 93.

QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY:

There was one question regarding the proposed calendar.

A motion at 8:57 p.m. to adjourn was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

President, D. Emling 

Secretary, D. Huizenga