Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School District 307 Board of Education met Jan. 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Meeting was Called to Order at 6:00 p.m. by Board President Hollice Clark.
Present at Roll Call: Brezinski, Caldwell, Cooke, O’Gorman, Clark and Student Representative, Joi Strickland.
Individuals present at Roll Call other than Board of Education members: Superintendent Wakeley, Brian Wright, Chris Hammond, Jennifer Parris, Tiffany Kohl, and Robert White.
Absent at Roll Call: Downey, Mann
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comments – None
Mr. Cooke motioned to approve the amended Consent Agenda, which includes:
Minutes from Regular Board Meeting December 11, 2017
Minutes from Special Board Meeting – ISBE Waiver December 11, 2017
Minutes from Special Board Meeting – Levy Hearing December 11, 2017
Bills
Financial Report
Hires:
Emily Smith, Paraprofessional
Darlene Cipcich, Special Olympics Swim Coach, D-MA
Teague Pullos, Bus Monitor
Rob White, Science Club Sponsor, A
Resignations:
Martha Cable, Paraprofessional, effective December 22, 2017
Maxwell Schumer, Bus Monitor, effective January 12, 2018
Dr. Caldwell seconded the motion.
Yeas: Brezinski, Caldwell, Cooke, O’Gorman, Clark.
Nays: None.
Presentations and/or recognitions – None.
Committee Reports –
Joi Strickland reported on student activities. Seniors signed letters of intent for University of Cincinnati, Indiana Wesleyan, Olivet Nazarene University and Valparaiso University to name a few. Several students from the music department will be participating in the IMEA All State Music Convention in Peoria on January 24th through the 27th. The BBCHS Showcase for incoming 8th graders will be held on Wednesday, January 17th beginning at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. The 2017-18 BBCHS dance team qualified for State this year for the first time!
Mr. Hammond said that the Operations Committee met to discuss the FY- 19 capital project – pool renovation, mid-year budget, internet provider changes and the Bethel-Career Center road property.
The following committees did not meet: Principal’s, Curriculum, Community/Employee Relations, Executive, KARVES and IASB committees.
Correspondence and/or Superintendent’s Comments – Dr. Wakeley discussed the conference team changes beginning the 2019-20 school year.
Unfinished Business – Dr. Wakeley recommended approval of the three year contract with SOCS, the current website provider. The website will be redesigned with a new platform.
Mr. O’Gorman motioned to approve the BBCHS website update as presented in the SOCS contract with term dates 12/17/17 – 12/16/20.
Mrs. Brezinski seconded the motion.
Yeas: Brezinski, Caldwell, Cooke, O’Gorman, Clark.
Nays: None.
Dr. Wakeley recommended approval for the policies that were placed on 30 day review.
Mr. Cooke motioned to approve the policies placed on 30 day review as presented.
Mr. O’Gorman seconded the motion.
Yeas: Brezinski, Caldwell, Cooke, O’Gorman, Clark.
Nays: None.
The new Aquatics Director position was discussed and will be revisited at the February school board meeting.
Mr. Hammond presented the FY18 mid-year budget summary. The district is in a good place at this time.
Mr. Hammond discussed the maintenance and repairs needed for the pool area. He proposed replacing the 40 year old air handling units and adding a HVAC system with a dehumidifier. This project would be the main expenditure for the FY19 capital projects.
Mr. O’Gorman motioned to authorize permission to bid the FY19 pool project.
Mrs. Brezinski seconded the motion.
Yeas: Brezinski, Caldwell, Cooke, O’Gorman, Clark.
Nays: None.
Mr. Cooke motioned to place policies on 30 day review as presented.
Mrs. Brezinski seconded the motion.
Yeas: Brezinski, Caldwell, Cooke, O’Gorman, Clark.
Nays: None.
Motion passed.
With no Other Business, Mr. Cooke motioned to Adjourn at 6:45 p.m.
Mrs. Brezinski seconded the motion.
Yeas: Brezinski, Caldwell, Cooke, O’Gorman, Clark.
Nays: None.
Motion passed.
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