Kankakee Times

Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met April 9.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

A motion at 6:03 p.m. to enter into closed session for the purpose of considering information regarding: personnel was made by D. Emling and was seconded by J. Hastings. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion at 6:50 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Hastings.

Ayes 6 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, 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

Students of the Month Recognition:

2nd – Trystan Willard (Reddick) son of Jeff & Rebecca Willard

3rd – Ashlynn Brosseau (Kankakee) daughter of Ryan & Megan Brosseau

4th – Emma Stevenson (Kankakee) daughter of Jerry Stevenson & Kelly Felesena

Speaking-

5th – Madison MacGilvrary (Kankakee) daughter of Aaron & Sarah MacGilvrary

6th – Mary Kanak (Bonfield) daughter of Gene & Angela Kanak

7th – Lydia Jackson (Bonfield) daughter of Adam & Robin Jackson

8th – Leah Fritz (Kankakee) daughter of Jason & Shelly Fritz

HS – Carlos Parra (Senior) (Herscher) son of Maria Jordan

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)

Mar 12, 2018 @ 6:00 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session

Mar 12, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session

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

C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $17,020,581.35.

This figure includes $352,312.21 in regular bills, $1,246,746.47 in payroll/benefits and $15,421,522.67 in investments.

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

E. Approval of Leave Requests

Maternity: Leanne Boyd

Maternity: Dara Wagner

Paternity: Kevin Downey

P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, 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 0 speakers.

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 – J. Powers

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

H. Other

New Business:

Curriculum Report – P. Falk, Curriculum Director

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Certified Resignation of Kevin Downey (HHS PE Teacher, Asst. FB Coach and Asst. Girls BB Coach eff. end of 17-18SY) and Blair Bennett (HIS/HHS Social Worker eff. end of 17-18SY, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D. Ruder to approve the Extra-Curricular Resignation of David Zinnani (HHS Wresting/Football), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by D Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Certified Hire of (Ms.) Devin Curry (LMS Physical, Health & Safety Education Teacher), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the Non-Certified Hire of Ronald Martineau (Bus Driver-LMS), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the following Summer (2018) Help Hires: Dana Dittus, Luann Love, Dawn Wilson, Noah Daly, Vincent Rink, Brendan Powell, Ryan Brown, John Wakey, Paul Brown and Stephanie Thorsen, as recommended. P. Daly, Abstain; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

Ayes 5 Nays 0 Abstain 1

Discussion regarding social worker and district resource officer.

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to establish one additional social worker position so we will have one social worker at BGS; one at LMS and one at HIS/HHS, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D. Ruder to approve hiring a district resource officer pending acceptable agreement with the Village of Herscher, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D. Ruder to approve the Board of Education Meeting Dates for 2018-2019, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Powers to reinstate 6th grade sports, bringing back 6th grade volleyball, boys basketball and girls basketball, as recommended. For all other sports, there will be opportunities for 6th graders. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, nay; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

Ayes 5 Nays 1

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the MOU to 2015-2020 Collection Bargaining Agreement re: Robotics Coach and Asst. Coach Stipends as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

Discussion regarding school safety.

LMS Renovation Committee Recommendation to move forward with next phase of project to go out for bids.

Old Business:

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the Board Policy Manual Additions/Revisions as presented via ISBE PressPlus Issue 97, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

Other: None

Questions From The Community:

There were no questions.

A motion at 8:07 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.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

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