Kankakee Times

Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Feb. 12.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

A motion at 6:00 p.m. to enter into closed session for the purpose of considering information regarding personnel was made by J. Powers and seconded by L. Rewerts. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye;

J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion at 6:54 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Powers.

Ayes 6 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, S. Sullivan, Supt. Decman, HIS Principal B. Miller, HHS Principal B. Elliot, LMS Principal M. Chavers, BGS Principal M. Wepprecht, Curriculum Director P. Falk, RTI Coordinator J. Fulton, reporter from the Herscher Pilot, and other visitors.

Pledge of Allegiance

Consent Agenda:

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

A. Approval of Minutes from previous meeting(s)

Jan 16, 2018 @ 6:30 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session

Jan 16, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session

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

C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $18,689,024.29.

This figure includes $350,587.48 in regular bills (including an addendum) $1,163,629.26 in payroll/benefits and $17,174,807.55 in investments. (Addendum = $510.00)

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

E. Approval of Leave Request

P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; S. Sullivan, 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 – no report

D. FOIA Report – 3 - received

E. Overnight Trips Update

F. Budget Committee Update – no report

G. Procurement Committee Update – P. Daly

H. Other: solar power discussion.

New Business

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the

Certified Resignations of Laura Moran (LMS PE / AD), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the

Extra-Curricular Resignations of Nick Klein (HHS Asst FB Coach), as recommended. P. Daly, aye;

D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by J. Powers to approve the

Non-Certified Hire of Brook Crawford (Trans Aide), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the

Extra-Curricular Appointment of Ashley Howell (LMS Girls Basketball Coach), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by P. Daly and seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the (two)

Amended Resolutions to Abate Debt Services and Working Cash Fund for the amount of $1,016,833.33, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by S. Sullivan and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the

Non-Certified Seniority List for 2017-2018, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

First reading of the K-8 and HHS Student Handbooks for the 2018-2019 school year.

First reading of the HHS Curriculum Guide for 2018-2019 school year.

First reading of district-initiated Board Policy Manual additions/revisions (4:30)

Discussion regarding creation of Herscher CUSD #2 Educational Foundation

Other: none

Old Business: Other: none

QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY: There were no questions.

A motion at 7:42 p.m. to adjourn was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Powers.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

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