Kankakee Times

Leads/Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Sept. 18.

Here is the agenda provided by the Board:

A motion at 6:00 p.m. to enter into closed session for the purpose of considering information regarding personnel and litigation was made by J. Powers and was seconded by D. Ruder. 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 6:30 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings.

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, BGS Principal M. Wepprecht, HIS Principal B. Miller, HHS Principal B. Elliot, LMS Principal M. Chavers, Curriculum Director P. Falk, Special Services Director S. Parsons, reporter from the Herscher Pilot, and other visitors.

At 7:00 p.m., Board President D. Emling declared open the public hearing regarding the Budget for FY 2017-2018. There were no questions from the public concerning this matter, therefore, at 7:02 p.m. Board President D. Emling declared the public hearing closed.

Student of the Month Recognition:

2nd – Brice Holm (Kankakee) son of Christopher & Alison Holm

3rd – Emery Fritz (Reddick) daughter of Jason & Ainsley Fritz

4th – Avery Shepard (Herscher) son of Jeffery & Dana Shepard Speaking:

5th – Claire Hertz (Kankakee) daughter of Ken & Lesley Hertz

6th – Gracie Kent (Kankakee) daughter of Terry & Wendy Kent

7th – Chloe Whalen (Kankakee) daughter of Mike & Jill Whalen

8th – Brock Berg (Bonfield) son of Heather Buente & Donnie Berg

HS – Morgan Scivally (Junior) (Kankakee) daughter of Robert & Natalee Scivally

Consent Agenda:

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

A. Approval of Minutes from previous meeting(s)

Aug 14, 2017 @ 6:30 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session

Aug 14, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session

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

C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $20,280,004.70.

This figure includes $433,027.83 in regular bills (including addendum), $962,546.13 in payroll and benefits and $18,884,430.74 in investments (Addendum = $47,324.59)

D. Approval of Leave Request(s)

Maternity: Kayle Mathy (LMS Gr 7 Social Science)

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

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 – 1 received

E. Overnight Trips Update - 1 received

F. 6th Day Enrollment Numbers

G. Out of District Employees Students Report

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

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

J. Discussion regarding the impact of SB 1947

K. Other: none.

New Business

Presentation regarding possible new club at HHS – P. Brown

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D. Ruder to approve the creation of a Robotics club at HHS, as presented and 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

Curriculum Update – P. Falk

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the Non-Certified HIRE of Kelly Kelley (RTI Parapro) and Sabrina Smith (Trans Bus Asst.), and Elaine Noffke (HIS Parapro) 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 J. Powers to accept the Non-Certified RESIGNATION of Stacy Bernicky (Driver) 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 Herscher CUSD #2 Budget for FY 2017-2018, 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 Administrative Salary Report (2016-2017 data), 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

There was a discussion regarding the HHS Graduation Date.

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to set HHS graduation for Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., as recommended. P. Daly, nay; D. Emling, nay; J. Hastings, nay; J. Powers, nay; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, nay; S. Sullivan, nay.

Ayes 1 Nays 6

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Powers to set HHS graduation for Sunday, June 3, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, nay; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 1

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers to approve the Application for Recognition of Schools for 2017-2018 (once the system opens on ISBE), 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 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 J. Hastings to approve the renewal of Assistant Treasurer Bonds for Michelle Mullin and Penny Fuller, 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

There was a discussion regarding the date of the October board meeting. A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D. Ruder to approve moving the October meeting date to Monday, October 16, 2017 (3rd Monday of the 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

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the intent to leave the I-8 conference after the 2018-19SY 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

Old Business:

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the Board Policy Manual additions/revisions presented, via ISBE Press Plus Iss. 95, last month. 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

QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY: There were no speakers.

A motion at 8:30 p.m. to adjourn was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by D. Ruder.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

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