Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met March 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 D. Ruder and was seconded by L. Rewerts. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling,
aye; J. Hastings, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
J. Powers joined the meeting at 6:47
A motion at 6:58 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D. Ruder and was seconded
by P. Daly.
Ayes 7 Nays 0
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:02 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, Curriculum Director P. Falk, RTI Coordinator J. Fulton, Special Services Director S. Parsons, Maintenance Director L. Houberg, reporter from the Herscher Pilot, and other visitors.Pledge of Allegiance
Three Rivers Presentation - Brett Miller, HIS Principal, was named 3Rivers Region
Elementary Principal of the Year and received an award.
Students of the Month Recognition
2nd – Jersey Slone (Kankakee) daughter of Johnelle & Johnna Slone
3rd – Christin Turner (Campus) daughter of Chris Turner
4th – Jaxson Joiner (Kankakee) son of Lauren Graham
Speaking
5th – Elijah (Eli) Williams (Bonfield), son of Mike & Heidi Williams
6th – Dylan Miller, (Kankakee) son of Brett & Alicia Miller
7th – Jace Wirtz (Kankakee) son of Brian & Kelly Wirtz
8th – Gracyn Cordes (Kankakee) daughter of Todd & Gina Cordes
HS – Gavin Muhlstadt (12th grade) son of Jim & Angie Muhlstadt
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)
Feb 12, 2018 @ 6:30 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session
Feb 12, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session
B. Treasurer’s Report / Balance Sheet – Investment Summary
C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $18,002,252.75.
This figure includes $269,282.80 (including addendum) in regular bills, $1,297,295.84
in payroll/benefits and $16,435,674.11 in investments. (Addendum = $7,035.79)
D. Approval of Resolution regarding Closed Session Verbatim Recordings/ Minutes older
than 18 mos.
E. Approval of Leave Request(s)
F. Approval of annual membership renewal in IHSA and IESA for 2018-2019
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. There were 0 speaker.
Superintendent’s Report:
A. Donations/Grants/Acknowledgements
B. District Good News
C. Report regarding KACC – D. Ruder
D. FOIA Report
E. Overnight Trips Update
F. Budget Committee Update – S. Sullivan / J. Powers
G. Procurement Committee Update – D. Ruder / P. Daly
H. Discussion/information about potential legislature on solar energy assessment
I. Other
New Business
LMS Renovation Presentation – Healy Bender
Social Worker Presentation – K. Hubly
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the
Non-Certified Retirements of Ellen Schwab (HIS Library Clerk, eff. end of 17-18SY), Mary Hines
(LMS Head Cook eff. Dec. 31, 2018) and Ronald Hoffman (Maintenance eff May 31, 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 D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers to approve the
Certified Hire of Jennifer Rhoades (HHS Spanish for 18-19SY) and Aimee Simbeck (HIS PreK
Teacher), 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 D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the
Non-Certified Hire of Nichole Brubaker (HIS PreK Parapro), 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 D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the
Non-Certified Hire of Donna Jones (HIS PreK Parapro), 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 D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the Certified SOD
(Sequence of Dismissal) List, 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 D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to offer
2nd year contracts to the following certified teachers, for the 2018-2019 SY, as recommended:
Kayle Mathy Amy Hove Kyle Schrage Andrea O’Morrow Sidney Krople
Michelle King Regan Hack Donna Denault Kristi Hendershott
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 D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to offer
3rd year contracts to the following certified teachers, for the 2018-2019SY, as recommended:
Timoney Elliot Kelly Campbell Carmin Joffe Sara Sneyd Jeff Bruer
Karol Domalik Blair Bennett Jill Decman Zachary Myers
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 D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to offer
4th year contracts to the following certified teachers, for the 2018-2019SY, as recommended:
Jamie Savarino Rebecca Harms Amanda Hays Michael Morris Kevin Downey
Michelle Roberts Bridget Hoffman Seth Wenzelman
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 D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to offer
Tenure contracts to the following certified teachers, for the 2018-2019SY, as recommended:
Teresa Cotter Anya Bauer Chris Bachmann Kevin Promis Mallory McClintock
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 D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers to offer
employment contracts for 2018-2019 to District Admin and Unit Office Staff, terms to be set at a
later date, 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 D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to the award bid for the
roof re-coat project (HHS Center Building) to Platteville Coatings, Coal City, IL for $107,000, 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 J. Hastings to approve the
Resolution and Intergovernmental Agreement with Purchasing Cooperative (Food Services
Department), 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
Discussion of Jr High Athletic Philosophies for 2018-2019 school year
First Reading of Board Policy Manual Additions/Revisions as presented via ISBE PressPlus Iss 97
A motion was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve to
move to the Design Development stage for the LMS Renovation project, 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
Other: -standing (rain) water issue at LMS near neighboring houses – discussed options for fixing or
part of the renovation? Seeking solutions
-P. Daly shared info regarding locking mechanisms for classroom doors
Old Business:
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the
K-8 and HHS Student Handbooks for the 2018-2019 school year (presented last month), 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 D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the
HHS Curriculum Guide for 2018-2019 school year, (presented last month), 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 D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the
district-initiated Board Policy Manual additions/revisions (4:30) (presented last month), 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
Other: None
QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY:
Q: J. Mau asked if purchasing cooperative was for food services only. A: Yes
There were no other questions.
A motion at 9:25 p.m. to adjourn was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly. 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
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