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St. George Community Consolidated School District 258 Board met Thursday, March 9, 2017

Minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting March 9, 2017

Meeting was Called to Order at 6:31 p.m. by President, Darrell Pendleton.

Present at Roll Call: Pendleton, Goering, Armstrong, Dykstra and Cox. Absent: Yuska and Austin. A quorum was present.

Individuals present at Roll Call other than Board of Education members: Helen Boehmsen, Superintendent; Christine Johnston, Principal; Bryan Wells, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director; John Grill, Comptroller; Jason Johnson, Treasurer.

Additional Agenda Items - None

Introduction of Guests and Comments

Jason Johnston presented the Treasurer's Report: Additional financial information was given to the Board including:

Activity account Cash receipts Imprest account Monthly expenditures Credit Card statement

Mrs. Armstrong made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, which included:

minutes from Regular Board Meeting February 9, 2017

financial reports

monthly expenditures

Resignations:

Mary Blanchette, Cafeteria Server-effective February 17, 2017 Keith O'Malley, Facility Manager/Transportation Directoreffective March 23, 2017

Mr. Goering seconded the motion.

Yeas: Goering, Armstrong, Dykstra, Cox and Pendleton. Nays: None.

Absent: Yuska and Austin.

Motion passed.

Administrative and Board Committee Reports

Superintendent Report - Superintendent Boehrnsen

Ms. Boehrnsen informed the Board that the District anticipates receiving one of four mandated categorical payments this year. The only reimbursements received this fiscal year is from last year. A common misconception is that schools are receiving full funding from the state.

The April Ballot was approved and printed. Ms. Boehrnsen mentioned to the Board that the November 16" Board Conference will be open for registration in early June. The Board needs to communicate by the May meeting their intentions on attending.

Presently the District is sharing technology support with BBCHS. They have indicated a need to expand their technology department and requested ending the BBCHS-SG Intergovernmental Agreement on May 1, 2017. The District is checking on some companies to provide technology services including 2 to 3 days on-site to manage staff needs.

Principal Report — Principal Johnston

Mrs. Johnston informed the Board that PARCC testing will take place from March 21 through April 21. A science assessment for 5 and 8" graders will be administered as well. Spring Break takes place at the end of March.

Kindergarten Registration is scheduled for March 15 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and March 17 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the LRC.

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Report - Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Wells

Mr. Wells informed the Board that all athletic team seasons finished last Saturday. Awards Night for all athletes will be held on April 20.

Committee Reports - KASEC. Both KASEC boards will be meeting next Thursday, March 16. Services and programs the schools will need will be discussed. Closing on the sale of the building will take place one day next week.

Buildings & Grounds Committee: The lease for the mobiles expires this year and will be renewed. The proposal for lawn care was discussed.

Discussion and Possible Action tems

Lawn and Mowing Services 2017-2019 - ACTION

The rate of $195 per mow will remain the same for two additional years with Fred's Enterprises Inc.

Motion was made by Mr. Goering to approve the lawn and mowing services with Fred's Enterprises Inc. for two years as presented.

Mr. Cox made the motion for the second.

Yeas: Goering, Armstrong, Dykstra, Cox and Pendleton. Nays: None.

Absent: Yuska and Austin.

Motion passed.

Consider Summer 2017 HVAC Project Bid-ACTION

The HVAC base bid of $406,548 from Piggush Simoneau Inc. includes work on heat and air to the gym, two classrooms, the teacher's lounge, and the junior high restrooms. The alternate bid of $25,518 is to furnish and install a new basketball backstop support structure and motor operation to the main basketball hoop at the south end of the gym. The alternative bid will not be considered. The work will start the Tuesday, May 30 and be completed by July 31 before school starts.

Motion was made by Mr. Cox to accept the recommendation for bid on the summer 2017 HVAC project from Piggush Simoneau Inc. in the amount of $406,548.

Mr. Goering made the motion for the second.

Yeas: Armstrong, Dykstra, Cox, Pendleton and Goering. Nays: None.

Absent: Yuska and Austin.

Motion passed.

8" Grade Graduation-Informational

8" Grade Graduation has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. in Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School Auditorium.

Set Special Meeting for Re-Organization of the School Board on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. - ACTION The new Board must be seated by May 2, 2017.

All in favor.

Nays: None. Absent: Yuska and Austin, Motion carried.

Communication

Board Communications O Board Highlights o Student Enrollment Summary - 453 students

Closed Session Motion was made by Mr. Goering to enter Closed Session at 7:09 p.m. Motion seconded by Mrs. Armstrong for the purposes of discussing:

Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2(c) (1). The appointment, employment, compensation, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity.

Yeas: Dykstra, Cox, Pendleton, Goering and Armstrong. Nays: None.

Absent: Yuska and Austin.

Motion passed.

Motion was made by Mr. Cox to return to open session at 7:39 p.m.

Mrs. Armstrong seconded the motion. All yeas. Motion passed.

Action items

Approve Closed Session Minutes from March 9, 2017

Motion was made by Mr. Goering to approve the Closed Session Minutes from March 9, 2017.

Mr. Cox made the motion for the second.

All Yeas.

Nays: None Absent: Yuska and Austin. Motion passed.

Approve Employment of Non-Certified Staff FY 2016-17

Motion was made by Mrs. Dykstra to approve Michael Davidson as Cafeteria Server for FY 2016-17 for 3.25 hours per day at the hourly rate of $9.79.

Mr. Cox made the motion for the second.

Yeas: Cox, Pendleton, Goering, Armstrong and Dykstra. Nays: None

Absent: Yuska and Austin.

Motion passed.

Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Goering at 8:01 p.m.

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