Kankakee Times

Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met April 10.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

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

Ayes 6 Nays 0

J. Powers entered the meeting at 6:03 p.m.

A motion at 6:46 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D. Huizenga and was seconded by J. Powers.

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, HHS Principal B. Elliot, LMS Principal M. Chavers, BGS Principal M. Wepprecht, Curriculum Director P. Falk, RTI Coord. J. Fulton, Maint. Director L. Houberg, Special Services Director, S. Parsons, reporter from the Herscher Pilot, and other visitors.

Student of the Month Recognition:

2nd – Keegan Mezo (Bonfield) son of Dustin & Jacqueline Mezo

3rd – Ava Taylor (Kankakee) daughter of Mark & Heidi Taylor

4th – Addison Whitaker (Kankakee) daughter of Jeff & Carolyn Whitaker

Speaking:

5th – Karen Garcia-Perez (Kankakee) daughter of Manuel Garcia & Lucia Perez

6th – Cayden Fowler (Herscher) son of Chad & Tonya Fowler

7th – Lacy Grigas (Herscher) daughter of Peter & Tricia Grigas

8th – Olivia Mendell (Herscher) daughter of Jeff & Lisa Mendell

HS – Caleb Bronkala (11th) (Herscher) son of Jennifer Crane & Richard Bronkala

Consent Agenda:

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the items listed on the Consent Agenda:

A. Approval of Minutes from previous meeting(s)

March 13, 2017 @ 6:00 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session

March 13, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session

March 13, 2017 @ 8:40 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session

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

C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $15,190,362.36.

This figure includes $252,908.51 in regular bills (including addendum), $1,236,521.11 in payroll /benefits and $13,700,932.74 in investments.

(Addendum = $7,901.70)

D. Approval of Resolution regarding Closed Session Verbatim Recordings/ Minutes older than 18 mos.

E. Approval of Leave Requests

Maternity: Heather Zastrow – BGS Gen Music / LMS Choir

Jackie Carlson – LMS 6th Grade Science

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. Donations/Grants/Acknowledgements

B. District Good News

C. Report regarding KACC – D. Ruder

D. FOIA Report

E. Overnight Trips Update (1)

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

G. Gym Banners Update/Report – J. Powers

H. Procurement Committee Update – D. Ruder/P. Daly

I. U2CT/Supt/Board President meeting report – D. Emling

J. Greenhouse Update – L. Houberg

K. Other

New Business:

Proven Business Systems Presentation

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to accept the Non-Certified Resignation of Richard Engelman (Bus Driver), eff. March 31, 2017; the Non-Certified Retirement Notice of Dale Hall (Custodian), eff. May 31, 2017; the Certified Resignation of Katie Pitman (HHS FCS), eff. end of the 2016-2017 school year, 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 Extra-Curricular Non-Renewal of Amanda Hays (Football/Basketball 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 J. Powers to approve the Certified Hire of Andrea O’Morrow (HHS Spanish) for 2017-2018 school year, and Sidney J. Krople (HHS Ag Teacher / FFA Sponsor) for 2017-2018 school year 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 approve the Summer Help List, as recommended: John Wakey, Paul Brown, Ryan Brown, Dana Dittus, T J Fuller, Brendan Powell, Matt Daly, Noah Daly, David Payne, and Ethan Brown. 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 Recall of Specified Certified Personnel: Jamie Savarino, for the 2017-2018 school year, 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 a Copy Machine Lease with Proven Business Systems (5 year), 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

First reading of Board Policy Manual additions/revisions as presented via IASB Press Plus Issue 94.

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to set a Special Board Meeting for Reorganization following the Consolidated Election held on April 4, 2017 for May 1, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., 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 S. Sullivan to approve proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the Herscher School District and the Village of Herscher, 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

Old Business:

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Powers to approve the district initiated Board Policy Manual revision (4:300 – Extracurricular Athletics), 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

Questions from the Community.

There were no speakers.

A motion at 8:00 p.m. to adjourn was made by J. Powers and was seconded by D. Huizenga.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

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