Kankakee Times

St. Anne Community Consolidated School District 256 Board met April 23.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Mr. Beaupre called the regular meeting to order at 7:00p.m. (RC)

Board Members present: Cris Langellier, Rick Schoon, Jed Beaupre, Lydia Leveque David Pomaranski, Vanessa Lopez,

Board Members absent: Justin O'Brien

Also present: Superintendent, Charles Stegall

Principal, Scott Strong

Bookkeeper, Lisa Stalnecker

Supt. Secretary, Jill Cowsert

Teachers: Kim Munyon, Sarah Kirkland

2nd grade students, Christey Moore, Bianca Foltz and families

Pledge of Allegiance

Motion: To approve the consent agenda, as presented. (RC)

By: Pomaranski

Second: Langellier

Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays

Public Comments: None

Spotlight on Education-Kim Munyon's, 2nd grade class has been reading the book “Jamaica Louis James" about a girl that lives in New York City. The students were asked to write about their neighborhoods. Students wrote about the town of St. Anne. Each student had to pick three parts of the town that they liked. Mrs Munyon stated that a lot of hard work went into their writings. Two students, Christey Moore and Bianca Folts were the two students that had the courage to come and read their articles to the board. Mrs. Munyon read all of her students letters. She was stated that she was very proud of her students efforts.

Board Communications. Mr. Stegall commented on the loss of apartment buildings over the weekend toa fire. He stated that we had a couple students displaced due to fire. He was thankful no one was hurt and thanked the board members that helped fight the fire.

Mr. Stegall stated that Wednesday is Administrative Professionals Day. He recognized Lori Marrier, Val Schoth,, Lisa Stalnecker and Jill Cowsert for their dedication to our district.

Mr. Stegall stated that legislation is floating around to raise the minimum starting salary for teachers in Illinois. The currents legislation has the minimum wage at $9,000 which is extremely outdated. New legislation is looking at raising the starting salary to $40,000. He stated that while we want our starting salaries to be competitive he is concerned with the state requiring a starting salary without funding the increase.

Another piece of legislation, Senate Bill 2428, would require that no child in public education could be barred from school lunch if they have an outstanding lunch balance. Currently if we have students with an outstanding balance, we provide an alternative lunch of peanut butter and jelly.

Committee- Kasec has finished negotiating. The board is waiting on ratification from the teachers.

Charlie stated he wanted the board to approve the final reading of board policies that were presented last month for first reading.

Motion: To approve Final Reading of Board Policies 4:15, 5:290, 5:240 (AIF)

By: Schoon

Second: Pomaranski

Vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays,

Mr. Stegall asked the board to approve the facility use request from St. Anne Minor Girls Softball. Would like to use the gym for a couple nights this spring.

Motion: To approve the Facility Use request from the St. Anne Minor's girls softball team. (AIF)

By: Pomaranksi

Second: Leveque

Vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays

Mr. Strong stated the Parent Student handbook was in the team drive for the board to review. He highlighted the changes in the packet, stating that all changes were very minor. The student fees for the 18/19 school year will be presented in May.

Motion: To approve the first reading of the SAGS Student Handbook. (AIF)

By: Langellier

Second: Lopez

Vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays

Mr. Strong presented changes to the Title I plan. The school runs a school wide Title I program.He discussed how students are identified for Title I services. The district has three employees( 1 teacher, 2 para-professionals) on staff for the Title I program. Students identified for services are broken into tiers.

Those students then work in small groups. The team of employee's meet monthly to discuss student needs. This new plan included minor changes from the prior plan.

Motion: To approve SAGS Title I plan. (AIF)

By: Langellier

Second: Lopez

Vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays

Mr. Stegall received the final intergovernmental agreement from the attorney on Friday. He reviewed the agreement over the weekend. He had a few changes that he asked the attorney to make. He received the changes just prior to the meeting. He stated that he just uploaded the agreement to the team drive for the board to review. This agreement will allow us to offer Algebra I at the high school to 8th grade students every year even if the grade school schedule doesn't allow it in their schedule.

Motion: To approve the intergovernmental agreement with District #302 to offer Eighth graders Algebra 1 at District #302. (RC)

By: Schoon

Second: Leveque

Vote: ayes, 0 nays

Mr. Stegall asked the board which board members want to pass out diplomas for graduation ceremony on May 17th. Mr. Pomaranski, Mr. Schoon and Mr. Beaupre offered to pass out diplomas.

The board discussed the performance contract presented by Engie. They discussed the various projects that Mr. Stegall and Engie have recommended as needed repairs to the building. They all agreed the building needs various improvement and repairs but expressed the concern over the cost and the ability to pay for the services at this time. The board discussed the current 10-year life safety inspection and needed repairs.

Mr. Strong stated that Paarc testing went well this past month. He feels the spirit week activities helped activities helped the students get excited about the testing. Currently the students are taking the Illinois Science assessments, Mr. Strong congratulated Mrs. Popovich for securing a grant for“ Back to Books” in the amount of $4,999.00. She will start ordering new books for the library. The junior high, Art Club has been working on a bunch of projects under the leadership of Mrs. Lacher whom volunteers her time after school. Mr. Strong shared pictures of some of the projects.

He stated that Track has had a very slow start this season with the terrible weather we have had. There is a home track meet tomorrow night.

Mr. Strong shared a schedule of upcoming events.

Motion: Go into executive session ( 8:10 p.m.) for the purpose of discussing: (RC)

•The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity.

•Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21).

By: Langellier

Second: Pomaranksi

Vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays

Motion: To re-convene in open session (8:27 p.m.)(AI)

By: Pomaranski

Second: Langelier

Vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays,

Motion: To destroy verbatim tape recordings of closed session minutes from September 2016.(AIF)

By: Schoon

Second: Lopez

Vote: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays

Motion: To approve the resolution to authorize the non-certified staff reduction in force for 1:1 Pre-School Para-professional, Linda Wrowbleski, as presented. (RC)

By: Schoon

Second: Langellier

Vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays

Motion: To approve the addendum to Superintendent's employment agreement as presented. (RC)

By: Pomaranski

Second: Lopez

Vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays

Motion: To approve the employment contract of Eric Bertram for the 2018-2019 school year, as presented. (RC)

By: Langellier

Second: Leveque

Vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays

Motion: To approve the employment contract of Betsy Statler for the 2018-2019 school year, as presented. (RC)

By: Schoon

Second: Lopez

Vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays

Motion: To approve the employment contract of Kate Shutter for the 2018-2019 school year, as presented. (RC)

By: Langellier

Second: Lopez

Vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays

Motion: To approve the employment contract of Scott Strong for the 2018-2019 school year, as presented. (RC)

By: Schoon

Second: Leveque

Vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays

Motion: To approve a raise of 3% for non-certified employees for the 2018-2019 school year, as presented. (RC)

By: Pomaranski Second: Leveque

Vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays

Motion: To approve a raise of 2.75% for the shared, non-certified employees for the 2018-2019 school year, as presented. (RC)

By: Langellier

Second: Lopez

Vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays

Motion: To adjourn. ( 8:37 p.m.) (AI)

By: Schoon

Second: Lopez

Vote: 6 ayes, 0 nays.

https://sags256.org/documents/board-of-education/minutes/2017-2018/2002_001.pdf