Kankakee Times

St. Anne Community Consolidated School District 256 Board met June 26.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Mr. Beaupre called the regular meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. (RC)

Board Members present: Jed Beaupre, Rick Schoon, David Pomaranski, Justin O'Brien, Lydia Leveque

Board Members absent: None

Also present: Superintendent, Charles Stegall

Principal, Scott Strong Board Secretary, Lisa Stalnecker Superintendent's Secretary, Jill Cowsert Teacher: Kim Munyon, Kris Pelletier, Debby Cotton A large group of 2nd grade students.

Pledge of Allegiance

Mr. Beaupre recognized Mrs. Debby Cotton for her 8 years of service on the Board of Education. He stated that he was a better person for having worked alongside and her and thanked her for her service.

Mr. Beaupre administered the Oath of Office to Cris Langellier and Vanessa Lopez

MOTION: To approve the consent agenda, as presented. (AI)

By: O'Brien

Second: Pomaranski

Vote: ayes, O nays

Spotlight on Education- Mrs. Pelletier and Mrs. Munyon introduced students from their classrooms to present sample writing projects. Mrs. Pelletier's students Bianca Hohu, Luke Tebo and Marcus Peck read their narrative sentences that they wrote about their favorite restaurants and favorite field trips from the school year. Mrs. Munyon's student's Nathan Rivera, Leah Beaupre, and Tessa Deyoung presented their informative writing samples on the same topics.

Public Comments:

Board Communication-Mr. Stegall informed the board that the construction of the new Pre-School entry way has started. Mr. Schoon brought up a concern about standing water on the playground with the most current rainstorm. Mr. Beaupre read a thank-you letter from Mrs. Chris Sutherland.

Committee Reports- Mr. Stegall stated that Kasec met last week to review changes to the Articles of Agreement to remove Momence School district and to shift some of the responsibilities between the two boards. The motion to approve the Article of Agreements is presented later in this meeting.

Mr. Stegall asked the board to approve the Consulting Agreement with Bushue Human Resources. He presented the agreement last month but the board asked to the table the motion. Mr. Stegall gave a more detailed description of the services provided by Bushue.

MOTION: To approve the Bushue HR Services Consulting Agreement. (RC)

By: O'Brien

Second: Leveque

Vote: 5 ayes, O nays, 2 Abstain

Mr. Stegall presented the final amended budget for FY 16/17 for board approval. The revised budget included on 2 mcat payments and the sale of working cash bonds.

MOTION: To approve the amended budget for FY 16/17.

By: Schoon

Second: O'Brien

Vote: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 Abstain

MOTION: To approve the student breakfast and lunch prices for FY 17/18, as presented. By: O'Brien

Second: Leveque

Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays

MOTION: To approve the Prevailing Wage Rates for FY 17/18. (RC)

By: Schoon

Second: Pomaranski

Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays

MOTION: To approve the resolution to approved the proposed amendments to the KASEC Article of Agreement.

By: Schoon

Second: Pomaranski

Vote: 7 ayes, O nays

Mr. Strong stated that the state is requiring all districts to complete the Title 1 plan through IWAS this year. As of today the plan is not quite finished so he will table the motion to approve and present at the next meeting.

Mr. Strong stated that 64 students have participated in the summer reading program in the library. Mr. Strong thanked the teachers for their involvement and for giving the students this opportunity over the summer months.

Mr. Strong stated that he is currently interviewing for the 3rd grade teaching position.

MOTION: Go into executive session (7:45 p.m.) for the purpose of discussing: (RC)

o The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, 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.

o Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21),

By: Pomaranski

Second: O'Brien

Vote: 7 ayes, O nays

MOTION: To re-convene in open session ( 8:10 p.m.) ( AI)

By: O'Brien

Second: Schoon

Vote: 7 ayes, O nays,

MOTION: To destroy verbatim tape recordings of closed session minutes from November 2015. (AIF)

By: Pomaranski

Second: O'Brien

Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays

MOTION: To accept the resignation from Jessica Heldt as teacher and athletic director. (AIF)

By: Schoon

Second: O'Brien

Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays

MOTION: To accept the resignation from Terry Sathers as library aide. (AIF)

By: Pomaranski Second: Schoon Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays

MOTION: To approve the maternity leave request from Mrs. Jennifer Dionne. (RC)

By: Langellier

Second: Leveque

Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays

MOTION: To approve the shared superintendent's intergovernmental agreement with St. Anne High School #302 for a period of three years starting 7/1/2017.

By: Schoon

Second: Leveque

Vote: 7 ayes, O nays

MOTION: To approve the addendum to the Superintendent's employment contract for Mr. Charlie Stegall dated 6/26/2017, as presented. (RC)

By: Pomaranski

Second: Leveque

Vote: 7 ayes, O nays

MOTION: To approve the administrative/shared contract for Eric Bertram for the 17/18 school year, as presented. (RC)

By: Langellier

Second: Leveque

Vote: 7 ayes, O nays

MOTION: To approve the administrative/shared contract for Kate Shutter for the 17/18 school year, as presented. (RC)

By: Lopez

Second: Langellier

Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays

MOTION: To approve the administrative/shared contract for Betsy Statler for the 17/18 school year, as presented. (RC)

By: O'Brien

Second: Langellier

Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays

MOTION: To approve the administrative salary increases for FY 17/18, as presented. (RC)

By: Schoon

Second: O'Brien

Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays

MOTION: To approve the non-certified and shared employee raises for the 17/18 school year, as presented. (RC)

By: Leveque

Second: O'Brien

Vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 Abstain

MOTION: To approve the extra-curricular and organizational assignments for the 17/18 school year, as presented. (RC)

By: Leveque

Second: Langellier

Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays

MOTION: To adjourn. ( 8:18 p.m.) (AI)

By: O'Brien

Second: Schoon

Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays,

https://www.sags256.org/documents/board-of-education/agendas/2017-2018/6-26-17_minutes.pdf