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Herscher Community Unit School District No. 2 Board met Monday, Nov. 14.

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

Regular Board Meeting, November 14, 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 J. Hastings. D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion at 6:37 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers.

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The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Board President D. Emling. Roll Call: D. Emling, J. Hastings, D. Huizenga, J. Powers, D. Ruder, S. Sullivan, Supt. Decman, HIS Principal B. Miller, HHS Principal B. Elliot, LMS Principal M. Chavers, Curriculum Director P. Falk, Special Services Director S. Parsons, RTI Coordinator J. Fulton, Maintenance Director L. Houberg, reporter from the Herscher Pilot, reporter from the Daily Journal and other visitors.

Student of the Month Recognition:

2nd – Kendahl Wakey (Herscher) daughter of Josh & Heather Wakey 3rd – Reed Laird (Kankakee) son of Brent & Kari Laird 4th – Dakota Beaver (Kankakee) son of Gregory Beaver Speaking:

5th – Katlyn Borschnack (Kankakee) daughter of Jim & Krista Borschnack 6th – Kendell Lade (Kankakee) daughter of Shawn & Chasity Lade 7th – Madison Guimond (Herscher) daughter of Todd & Beth Guimond 8th – Haley Wagner (Buckingham) daughter of Adam & Teresa Wagner HS – Kaitlyn Stutz (11th Grade) (Kankakee) daughter of Jeff & Christine Stutz

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)

Oct 11, 2016 @ 6:00 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session Oct 11, 2016 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session Oct 24, 2016 @ 6:00 p.m. – Special/Open Session Oct 24, 2016 @ 6:00 p.m. – Special/Executive/Closed Session Oct 24, 2016 @ 7:00 p.m. – Special/Executive/Closed Session B. Treasurer’s Report / Balance Sheet – Investment Summary C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $18,873,530.92.

This figure includes $293,897.45 in regular bills, $1,218,524.96 in payroll/benefits and $17,361,108.51 in investments. D. Approval of Resolution regarding Closed Session Verbatim Recordings/

Minutes older than 18 mos. E. Approval of Leave Request

1 received (Maternity) D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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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 requests to speak.

Superintendent’s Report:

A. Donations/Grants/Acknowledgements – 1 donation received B. District Good News C. Report regarding KACC – D. Ruder D. FOIA Report – 0 received E. Overnight Trips Update - 1 received F. Finance Committee Update – D. Emling/J. Powers G. Procurement Committee Update – D. Ruder/P. Daly H. U2CT-Supt-BOE President Meeting Update – D. Emling I. Greenhouse Update – L. Houberg J. ROE Annual Inspection Letter K. Other

New Business

Countywest Soccer Proposal/Presentation – P. Brown

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to allow Countywest Soccer Association to do improvements (add approximately 1-2” of topsoil) to the soccer fields behind Limestone Middle School as proposed. 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 S. Sullivan to approve the Extra-Curricular APPOINTMENTS of Drew Mook (VOL Wresting Coach-HHS), Justin Harris (VOL Wrestling Coach-HHS) and Jared Macari (Head Varsity B/G Track Coach- HHS), as recommended. D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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Consideration on a Resolution declaring the intention to issue 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 adopt a Resolution declaring the intention to issue 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. 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 S. Sullivan to set a Public Hearing regarding the issuance of Working Cash Fund bonds for 7:00 p.m. December 19, 2016, as recommended. D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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Review of proposed 2016 School District Tax Levy Report

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the Truth in Taxation Resolution for fiscal year 2017, as recommended. 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 J. Hastings and was seconded by J. Powers to set a Public Hearing regarding the Tax Levy for 7:05 p.m. December 19, 2016, as recommended. 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 D. Huizenga to appoint School Board Election Official:

“It is hereby resolved that Heather Crane is authorized to as as Official Representative of the Secretary of the Board of Education in matters concerning the April 4, 2017 Board of Education election.”

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

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First reading of Board Policy Manual additions/revisions as presented via IASB Press Plus Issue 93.

A motion regarding a Memorandum of Understanding regarding TRS was tabled. D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; D. Huizenga, aye; J. Powers, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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Other: No other new business was discussed.

Old Business:

Direction regarding Delegate Assembly/legislative items

Information for School Board Conference

Other: No other old business was discussed.

QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY:

One question was asked regarding the Ag Teacher/FFA Advisor position at HHS.

A motion at 8:05 p.m. to adjourn was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by J. Powers.

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