Kankakee Times

Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met July 19.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

A motion at 6:31 p.m. to enter into closed session for the purpose of considering information regarding personnel was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by J. Powers. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

A motion at 7:00 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan.

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, J. Powers, L. Rewerts, D. Ruder, S. Sullivan, Supt. Decman, Limestone Middle School Principal M. Chavers, Herscher High Principal B. Elliot, Herscher Intermediate Principal B. Miller, Bonfield Grade School Principal M. Wepprecht, Curriculum Director P. Falk, Special Services Director S. Parsons, RTI Coordinator J. Fulton, reporter from the Herscher Pilot, and other visitors.

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)

May 8, 2017 @ 6:00 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session

May 8, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session

May 8, 2017 @ 8:37 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session

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

C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $14,502,176.55.

This figure includes $581,947.81 in regular bills (including an addendum), $1,243,834.49 in payroll /benefits and $12,676,394.25 in investments.

(Addendum = $151,779.27)

D. Approval of Resolution regarding Closed Session 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 17-18

G. Approval of Leave Requests

Maternity: Jenna Brooks – LMS ELA I, 5th Grade

P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, 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 speakers.

Superintendent’s Report:

A. Donations/Grants/Acknowledgements

B. Report regarding KACC – D. Ruder

C. FOIA Report -1

D. Overnight Trips Update -5

E. Budget Committee Update – S. Sullivan / J. Powers

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

G. Other

New Business

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the Certified Retirement Notice of Bruce Richardson (HIS Gen Music) eff. end of 20-21SY, Kelly Andrews (HIS RTI) eff. end of the 20-21SY, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, 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 approve the Certified Resignation of Dayne Newberry (HS Choir Dir.) eff. end of 16-17SY, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers to approve the Non-Certified Resignation of Linda Skeen (LMS Lunchroom Monitor) eff. end of 16-17SY, Kim McClintock (FS Server) and Kim Hubert (FS Cashier), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, 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 approve the Extra-Curricular Resignation of Tyson Graber (HS Fr Boys BB Coach), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, 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 approve the Certified Hire of Kyle Schrage (HHS Choir Director) for the 17-18SY, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, 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 Appointment of Scott Bright (HS Fr Boys BB Asst.), Dana Hodgin (HS Fr Girls BB) and Kathryn Sobkoviak (HS VOL. Marching Band Asst.), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, 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 approve the Extra-Curricular Appointments for LMS as presented, for the 17-18SY, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, 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 the Renewal of Property and Casualty Insurance with Glatfelter/Zurich for 17-18 as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, 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 Appointment of School Treasurer: Paula Kruse, for 17-18FY as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, 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 approve the Renewal of the Treasurer’s Bond for Paula Kruse for 2017-2018FY, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D. Ruder to approve Administrative/Unit Office staff salaries/contracts for 2017-2018FY, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve Bus Driver rates for 2017-2018 FY, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by L. Rewerts to declare district items as surplus as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, 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 approve the future projects list, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve Statewide Flexibility Waivers for each building within the district, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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Old Business:

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the Field Trip policy and attachments, presented last month, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

Other: Update on fees owed; online registration progress.

Questions from the Community:

There were no speakers.

A motion at 7:39 p.m. to adjourn was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan.

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