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St. George Community Consolidated School District 258 Board met October 19.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Meeting was Called to Order at 6:32 p.m. by President, Darrell Pendleton.

Present at Roll Call: Pendleton, Goering, Armstrong, Fouts.

Absent: Yuska, Dykstra, Cox.

A quorum was present.

Individuals present at Roll Call other than Board of Education members: Helen Boehrnsen, Superintendent; John Grill, Comptroller; Jason Johnson, Treasurer; Rhonda Stegall, Board Recording Secretary; Christine Johnston, Principal; Bryan Wells, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Diane Stedman-Martin, Teacher/Union President; and Samantha Hoogstraat, Teacher.

Additional Agenda Items: None

Introduction of Guests and Comments

Jason Johnson presented the Treasurer’s Report. Additional financial information was given to the Board including:

• Cash Receipts

• Imprest Account

• Monthly Expenditures

• Credit Card Statement

Mr. Goering made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda which included:

• Minutes from Budget Hearing, September 21, 2017

• Minutes from Regular Board Meeting, September 21, 2017

• Financial Reports

• Monthly Expenditures

• Resignations –

o Michael Davidson, Cafeteria Server – effective September 19, 2017

Mrs. Armstrong seconded the motion.

Yeas: Pendleton, Goering, Armstrong, Fouts.

Nays: None.

Absent: Yuska, Dykstra, Cox.

Motion passed.

Administrative and Board Committee Reports

Superintendent Report – Superintendent Boehrnsen

Ms. Boehrnsen informed the board that badges and other information for the annual IASB Conference will soon be distributed. Board members were asked to RSVP for the Board dinners as soon as possible.

The next regular Board of Education meeting will be held Monday, November 27, 2017 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Committees that need to meet before the November meeting are the curriculum, finance, and policy committees.

Administrative Cost Gap Waiver is needed. John Grill gave an explanation of the waiver. A Cost Gap Waiver hearing will be held in December. The date will be set at the November Board of Education meeting.

Principal Report – Mrs. Johnston

Mrs. Johnston informed the board about the dates and times of the following upcoming events: PTO Fall Festival, Musical, and First Quarter Report Card distribution.

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director – Mr. Wells

Mr. Wells informed the board about fall sports and cross country team results, the upcoming basketball season, and an assembly co-sponsored by the St. George School PTO which will be held on November 13 with Staley from the Chicago Bears.

Committee Reports

KASEC: A regular meeting was held recently at which their board discussed insurance renewal.

Executive Committee: Mr. Pendleton informed the board that litigation matters were discussed at the most recent Executive Committee meeting.

Curriculum Committee: Mr. Goering informed the board about tech purchases for K-2 classrooms which are recommended by the Curriculum Committee.

Other: None.

Discussion and Possible Action Items

• Approval of Resolution Accepting Annual Audit Report FY 17 – Action

John Grill explained the Annual Audit Report for FY17.

Motion was made by Mr. Goering to approve the Resolution Accepting Annual Audit Report FY 17.

Mrs. Fouts seconded the motion.

Yeas: Pendleton, Goering, Armstrong, Fouts.

Nays: None.

Absent: Yuska, Dykstra, Cox.

Motion passed.

• Approve Snow Removal Rates for the 2017-2018 Season – Action

Motion was made by Mrs. Armstrong to approve the Snow Removal Rates for the 2017- 2018 Season.

Mrs. Fouts seconded the motion.

Yeas: Pendleton, Goering, Armstrong, Fouts.

Nays: None.

Absent: Yuska, Dykstra, Cox.

Motion passed.

• Approve Bus Lease for 2017-2018 – Action

Motion was made by Mr. Goering to approve the Bus Lease for 2017-2018.

Mrs. Fouts seconded the motion.

Yeas: Pendleton, Goering, Armstrong, Fouts.

Nays: None.

Absent: Yuska, Dykstra, Cox.

Motion passed.

• Approve Purchase of Technology – Action

Motion was made by Mrs. Armstrong to approve the Purchase of Technology.

Mrs. Fouts seconded the motion.

Yeas: Pendleton, Goering, Armstrong, Fouts.

Nays: None.

Absent: Yuska, Dykstra, Cox.

Motion passed.

• Approval of Resolution to Prepare 2018-2019 School Year Budget – Action

Motion was made by Mr. Goering to approve the Resolution to Prepare 2018-2019 School Year Budget.

Mrs. Fouts seconded the motion.

Yeas: Pendleton, Goering, Armstrong, Fouts.

Nays: None.

Absent: Yuska, Dykstra, Cox.

Motion passed.

Mr. Yuska joined the meeting at 7:04 p.m.

• Evidence Based Funding Model – Informational

Mrs. Boehrnsen explained the Evidence Based Funding Model with a PowerPoint presentation.

• State of Illinois Proclamation - Illinois Principals Association Principal Appreciation Day – Informational

On behalf of the St. George CCSD No. 258 Board of Education, Mr. Pendleton presented Mrs. Johnston with a State of Illinois Proclamation certificate for Illinois Principals Association Principal Appreciation Day and thanked her for hard work and dedication to the parents, students, teachers, and staff members at St. George CCSD No. 258.

Communication / Informational

• Board Communications

• Board Highlights

• Student Enrollment (Enclosure 8 c)

• Grant Park Wind Farm October 2017 Newsletter (Enclosure 8 d)

• IASB 2017 Resolutions Committee Report (Enclosure 8 e)

• FOIA request from American Watchdogs Inc. from Paris, Illinois for a copy of the following: all debt currently held by the School District, all payment structures for that debt, all compensation provided to the Superintendent, Superintendent’s employment contract, and the minutes and agenda where the Superintendent’s contract was approved.

Closed Session

Motion was made by Mrs. Armstrong to enter Closed Session at 8:06 p.m. for the purposes of discussing:

• Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1). The appointment, employment, compensation, 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.

• Litigation 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11). Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular District has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the District finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the closed meeting minutes.

Mr. Yuska seconded the motion.

Yeas: Pendleton, Goering, Yuska, Armstrong, Fouts.

Nays: None.

Absent: Cox, Dykstra.

Motion passed.

Mr. Yuska made a motion to return to open session at 8:23 p.m.

Mrs. Armstrong seconded the motion.

Yeas: Pendleton, Goering, Yuska, Armstrong, Fouts.

Nays: None.

Absent: Cox, Dykstra.

Motion passed.

Action Items

• Approve Closed Session Minutes from October 19, 2017.

Motion was made by Mr. Yuska and seconded by Mrs. Armstrong.

Yeas: All.

Nays: None.

Absent: Cox, Dykstra.

Motion passed.

• Approve Employment of Non-certified Staff for FY 2017-2018

Mrs. Fouts made the motion to employ Manita Stephens as a Paraprofessional at a rate of $14.27 per hour for FY 2017-2018.

Mr. Yuska seconded the motion.

Yeas: Pendleton, Goering, Yuska, Armstrong, Dykstra.

Nays: None.

Absent: Cox, Dykstra.

Motion passed.

Mr. Goering made the motion to employ Julie Ledesma as a part-time Cafeteria Server at a rate of $10.08 per hour for 3.25 hours/day on student attendance days for FY 2017-2018.

Mrs. Armstrong seconded the motion.

Yeas: Pendleton, Goering, Yuska, Armstrong, Dykstra.

Nays: None.

Absent: Cox, Dykstra.

Motion passed.

Mrs. Armstrong made the motion to employ Penny Ward as a Bus Driver for FY 2017-2018 at the standard driver rates as set for the 2017-18 school year.

Mrs. Fouts seconded the motion.

Yeas: Pendleton, Goering, Yuska, Armstrong, Dykstra.

Nays: None.

Absent: Cox, Dykstra.

Motion passed.

Mr. Yuska made the motion to employ Jessica Holmes as an 8 Grade Volleyball Coach for FY 2017-2018 at a stipend consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Mrs. Fouts seconded the motion.

Yeas: Pendleton, Goering, Yuska, Armstrong, Dykstra.

Nays: None.

Absent: Cox, Dykstra.

Motion passed.

Mrs. Armstrong made the motion to adjourn at 8:32 p.m.

Mrs. Fouts seconded the motion.

Yeas: All.

Nays: None.

Absent: Cox, Dykstra.

Motion passed.

http://www.sg258.org/boe/documents/12017-10-19RegularBoardMtg.Minutes.pdf