Kankakee Times

Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met November 13.

Here is the minutes 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 J. Hastings 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.

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A motion at 7:00 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D. Emling and was seconded by J. Powers.

Ayes 7 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, S. Sullivan, Supt. Decman, HIS Principal B. Miller, HHS Principal B. Elliot, LMS Principal M. Chavers, BGS Principal M. Wepprecht, Curriculum Director P. Falk, Special Services Director S. Parsons, RTI Coordinator J. Fulton, reporter from the Herscher Pilot, and other visitors.

Pledge of Allegiance

At 7:03 p.m., Board President D. Emling declared open the public hearing regarding the Abatement of the Debt Services Fund. There were no questions from the public concerning this matter, therefore, at 7:05 p.m. Board President D. Emling declared the public hearing closed.

At 7:05 p.m., Board President D. Emling declared open the public hearing regarding the Abatement of the Working Cash Fund. There were no questions from the public concerning this matter, therefore, at 7:06 p.m. Board President D. Emling declared the public hearing closed.

Student of the Month Recognition:

2nd – Addie Summers (Kankakee) daughter of Ashley & Charles Summers

3rd – Joe Baudino (Bonfield) son of Christine & Timothy Baudino

4th – Aleksander Draper (Kankakee) son of Rebecca & James Draper

Speaking:

5th – Carlee Hove (Kankakee) daughter of Amy & Bruce Hove

6th – Eileen Martinez (Kankakee) daughter of Maria & Salvador Martinez

7th – Kaden Parmley (Kankakee) son of Nichole & Scott Parmley

8th – Allyson Meyer (Kankakee) daughter of Donnette & David Meyer

HS – Axel Bertrand (Senior) (Buckingham) son of Jillian & Brandon Bertrand

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)

Oct 16, 2017 @ 6:00 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session

Oct 16, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session

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

C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $23,304,258.94.

This figure includes $644,220.41 in regular bills, $1,260,644.31 in payroll/benefits and $21,399,394.22 in investments.

D. Approval of Resolution regarding Closed Session Recordings/ Minutes older than 18 mos.

E. Approval of Leave Request - 0

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. Trena Minor – regarding reinstatement of 8th grade promotion

Superintendent’s Report:

A. Donations/Grants/Acknowledgements

B. District Good News

C. Report regarding KACC – D. Ruder

D. FOIA Report – 0 received

E. Overnight Trips Update - 3 received

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

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

H. Other

New Business

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the Extra-Curricular Appointments of Rod McIntire (LMS Wrestling Coach) and Mitchell Schwarzkopf (HHS Vol. Asst. Var. Boys Basketball Coach), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D. Ruder to approve the Non-Certified HIRE of Deborah Henson (PT Custodian at BGS/LMS) and Darrin Reed (LMS (PM) Driver) as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, 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 adopt the Resolution to Abate Debt Services Fund for the amount of $325,408 to the Working Cash Fund, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, 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 adopt the Resolution to Abate Working Cash Fund for the amount of $325,408 to the Operations and Maintenance Fund, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, 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 adopt the Resolution to Abate Debt Services Fund for the amount of $918,000 to the Working Cash Fund, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, 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 adopt the Resolution to Abate Working Cash Fund for the amount of $918,000 to the Education Fund, 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

Review of proposed 2017 School District Tax Levy Report

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the Truth in Taxation Resolution for fiscal year 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 P. Daly and was seconded by S. Sullivan to set a Public Hearing regarding the Tax Levy for 7:00 p.m. December 18, 2017, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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Consideration on a Resolution declaring the intention to issue up to $900,000 Working Cash Bonds of the District, for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of the District.

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D. Ruder to adopt a Resolution declaring the intention to issue up to $900,000 Working Cash Bonds of the District, for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of the District, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, 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 appoint Bond Counsel (Chapman & Cutler, LLP) as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Powers to set a Public Hearing regarding the issuance of Working Cash Fund bonds for 7:05 p.m. December 18, 2017, 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

First reading of Board Policy Manual addition/revisions (district initiated).

Discussion regarding solar powered farm.

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; S. Sullivan, aye.

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Discussion regarding possible addition of brick to greenhouse.

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the addition of Thin Brick to the HHS Greenhouse, 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:

Direction regarding Delegate Assembly/legislative items

Information for School Board Conference

Other.

Questions From The Community:

There were no questions.

A motion at 8:23 p.m. to adjourn was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by J. Powers.

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