Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met October 16.
Here is the minutes as provided by the board:
A motion at 6:00 p.m. to enter into closed session for the purpose of considering
information regarding personnel, student disciplinary cases and litigation was made by D.
Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J.
Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
A motion at 6:56 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D. Ruder and was
seconded by J. Powers.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Board President D. Emling.
Roll Call: P. Daly, D. Emling, J. Hastings, J. Powers, L. Rewerts, D. Ruder, Supt. Decman,
BGS Principal M. Wepprecht, HHS Principal B. Elliot, LMS Asst. Principal M. Taylor,
Curriculum Director P. Falk, Special Services Director S. Parsons, RTI Coordinator J.
Fulton, reporter from the Herscher Pilot, and other visitors.
Student of the Month Recognition:
2nd – Evan Keen (Kankakee) son of Courtney & Lee Keen
3rd – Madeline Goudie (Bonfield) daughter of Theresa & Robert Goudie
4th – Claire Horstmann (Kankakee) daughter of Kristi & Kraig Horstmann
Speaking:
5th – Logan Morrow (Reddick) son of Jennifer Abel & Robert Morrow
6th – Kayla Scanlon (Herscher) daughter of Lisa & Kory Scanlon
7th – Gwenyth Jackubowski (Kankakee) daughter of Jillian & Michael Jackubowski
8th – Alison Hassett (Kankakee) daughter of Karen & Kevin Hassett
HS – Faith Keller (Senior) (Bonfield) daughter of Vivian & Joseph Keller
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)
Sept 18, 2017 @ 6:00 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session
Sept 18, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session
B. Treasurer’s Report / Balance Sheet – Investment Summary
C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $22,914,759.84.
This figure includes $670,791.59 in regular bills, $1,270,264.32 in payroll
and benefits and $20,973,703.93 in investments.
D. Approval of Resolution regarding Closed Session Verbatim Recordings/
Minutes older than 18 months.
E. Approval of Leave Request(s)
P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder,
aye.
Ayes 6 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 – 2 received
E. Overnight Trips Update - 0 received
F. Budget Committee Update – J. Powers
G. Procurement Committee Update – D. Ruder / P. Daly
H. Tax Levy Time Table
I. Other: U2CT/Board President/Supt. Meeting – D. Emling
New Business
Distribution of Audit Report for FY16 – Dave Meier (Wermer, Rogers, Doran & Ruzon LLC)
A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the
Non-Certified RESIGNATION of David Payne (HHS Parapro) as recommended. P. Daly,
aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the
Non-Certified TERMINATION of Tyler McLellan (Trans Aide) as recommended. P. Daly,
aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the
Non-Certified HIRE of Terry Walthers (Trans Aide) and Marilyn Anderson (HHS Parapro) as
recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts,
aye; D. Ruder, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
A motion was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by L. Rewerts to set a public hearing
to Abate the Debt Services Fund for November 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., as recommended. P.
Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by L. Rewerts to set a public hearing
to Abate the Working Cash Fund for November 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., as recommended. P.
Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to declare district owned
items as surplus, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J.
Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
There was a discussion and direction regarding Delegate Assembly/legislative items.
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the
settlement of Case #16C2393, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J.
Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
Other New Business: None.
Old Business:
Other Old Business: None.
Questions from the Community:
1. Regarding the old track/cross country uniforms.
2. Regarding the HHS gym banner.
A motion at 7:55 p.m. to adjourn was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J.
Powers.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
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