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Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Aug. 14.

Here is the agenda provided by the Board:

A motion at 6:30 p.m. to enter into closed session for the purpose of considering information regarding personnel was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D. Ruder. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion at 6:54 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings.

Ayes 6 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, L. Rewerts, 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, Special Services Director, S. Parsons, 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) July 10, 2017 @ 6:00 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session July 10, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session

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

C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $20,145,072.09. This figure includes $524,013.19 in regular bills (including an addendum), $973,912.34 in payroll /benefits and $18,647,146.56 in investments. (Addendum = $4,249.76)

D. Resolution regarding Closed Session Recordings/Minutes older than 18 mos.-TABLED

E. Approval of Leave Requests Item D above was removed from the Consent Agenda this month.

P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, 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

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

F. Procurement Committee Update –

D. Ruder / P. Daly

G. Custodial/Maintenance Board Report

H. Other

New Business

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to accept the CERTIFIED RESIGNATION of Kevin Mikuce (HHS Special Education/A.D.) as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, 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 accept the NON-CERTIFIED RESIGNATIONS of Meagan Ceci (BGS Parapro), Kendra Marquis (LMS Parapro), and Julie Highland (LMS Parapro), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by S. Sullivan and was seconded by D. Ruder to approve the CERTIFIED HIRE of Kayle Mathy (LMS 7th grade Social Science), Michelle King (HHS Special Education) and Amy Hove (BGS Kindergarten), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, 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 the NON-CERTIFIED HIRE of Ethan Brown (LMS PT Custodian), Jacquelyn Benoit (HHS Lunchroom Supervisor), Robin Kibbons (HIS FS Server), Ashley Petry (HHS FS Cashier), Jessica Gerber (HIS Parapro), Alyson Stirling (HIS Parapro), Karen Bush (LMS Parapro), Robin Jackson (LMS Parapro), and Beth Webb (BGS Parapro), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, 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 APPOINTMENT of Kayle Mathy (LMS SeL Sponsor), Christine Beckman (LMS Speech Sponsor), Sarah Sneyd (LMS Speech Sponsor), Todd Schwarzkopf (HHS A.D.) and Eric Regez (LMS (2nd Team) Baseball Coach), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, 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 Herscher CUSD #2 Tentative Budget for 2017-2018FY, as presented and recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, 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 set a Public Hearing for the Budget for 2017-2018FY for Monday, September 18, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; L. Rewerts, 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 95.

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D. Ruder to award the Bid regarding Bulk Diesel Fuel and Gasoline for 2017-2018 to Heritage FS in the amount of $1.945/gal (HBG Diesel), $2.015/gal (LBG Diesel) and $1.851/gal (HBG Gasoline), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A discussion regarding a School Resource Officer was TABLED.

Other: None.

Old Business:

Other: None.

QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY:

None.

A motion at 7:17 p.m. to adjourn was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by D. Ruder.

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