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Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met June 18.

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 and student discipline hearing was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by D. Ruder. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion at 7:00 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly.

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The regular meeting was called to order at 7:03 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, HHS Principal B. Elliot, LMS Principal M. Chavers, BGS Principal M. Wepprecht, Curriculum Director P. Falk, RTI Coordinator J. Fulton, Special Services Director S. Parsons, Maintenance Director L. Houberg, HHS A.D. T. Schwarzkopf, reporter from the Herscher Pilot, and other visitors.

Pledge of Allegiance:

At 7:04 p.m., Board President D. Emling declared open the public hearing regarding the Amended Budget for FY 2017-2018. There were no questions from the public concerning this matter, therefore, at 7:05 p.m. Board President D. Emling declared the public hearing closed.

Plaque Presentation to honor Dr. Larry Jacobsen

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)

May 14, 2018 @ 6:00 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session

May 14, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session

June 4, 2018 @ 6:00 p.m. – Special/Open Session

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

C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $16,853,784.83.

This figure includes $539,034.26 in regular bills (including addendum), $1,298,837.29 in payroll/benefits and $15,015,913.28 in investments.

Addendum = $72,025.25

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

E. Approval of Annual Resolutions:

-Prevailing Wage Resolution

-Hazardous Bus Routes Resolution

F. Approval of Membership Renewal – IASB for 2018-2019

G. Approval of Leave Requests

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

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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

-USAgain Certificate

B. District Good News

C. Report regarding KACC – D. Ruder

D. FOIA Report

E. Overnight Trips Update

-Boys Track to EIU

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

G. Other

New Business:

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Certified Retirement Notice from Dan Wetzel (HHS Phys Ed Teacher eff. 2021-2022SY), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the Certified Resignation of Sidney Krople (Ag Teacher and FFA Sponsor) and Sara Sneyd (LMS Band Director), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Non- Certified Retirement of Debra Grob (Head Cook-HIS), Leo Ganci (From full route), and John Webber (From full route), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the Non-Certified Resignations of MaryEllen Quinn-Williams (HIS Parapro), Dawn Moore (RTI Parapro), Jacquelyn Benoit (LMS Lunchroom Supervisor) and Brittany Wenzelman (LMS Parapro), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the Extra-Curricular Resignations of Jen Savoie (HS Varsity Girls Basketball Coach) and Amy Meyer (HS Track Asst Coach), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the Certified Hire of Crystal Pena (BGS Counselor), Julia Daly (HIS/HHS Counselor), Michele Spencer (BGS PreK for All Teacher), Maxwell Fransen (HIS Phys Ed) and Jessica Kruse (HIS 2nd Gr covering year long LOA), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Non-Certified Hire of Dawn Wilson (Head Cook-HIS), and Deborah Henson (FT Cust-Herscher Complex), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Extra-Curricular Appointments of Laura Moran (LMS A.D.), Devin Curry (LMS 6th Gr Girls Basketball), Lisa Rinehart (LMS 6th Gr Volleyball), Matthew Dionne (LMS Boys Basketball Coach) and Phillip Peacock (HHS Girls Basketball Coach), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Extra Curricular Appointment Lists for LMS and HHS for 2018-2019 school year, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to adopt a Resolution authorizing and providing for an Installment Purchase Agreement for the purpose of paying the cost of purchasing real or personal property, or both, in and for the District, and for the issue of Taxable General Obligation Debt Certificates (Limited Tax), Series 2018A, of the District evidencing the rights to payment under said Agreement, providing for the security for and means of payment under said Agreement of said Certificates, and authorizing the sale of said Certificates to the purchaser thereof, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers to approve the Amended 2017-2018 Budget, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to appoint School Treasurer (Penny Fuller) for 2018-2018FY, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve Treasurer Bond Renewals for Penny Fuller and an Assistant Treasurers Bond Renewal for Michelle Mullin, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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First reading of Board Policy Manual additions/revisions as presented via IASB Press Plus Issue 98

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the MOU to the 2015-2020 Certified Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding Math Team Coach at HHS, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Herscher to provide a District Resource Officer, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve Administrative and Unit Office Staff salaries and contract for 2018-2019, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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Superintendent contract was tabled.

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the transfer of Student A to RAAC for the 2018-2019 school year, in lieu of expulsion, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to declare district owned items as surplus, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the Statewide Flexibility Waivers for Herscher Intermediate and Bonfield Grade for 2018-2019 school year, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by S. Sullivan to award the bid regarding Asbestos Abatement at LMS to M & O Environmental Company (East Hazel Crest, IL) Base Bid = $30,650.00, Alternate Bid 1 = $6,100.00, Alternate Bid 2 = $3,100.00 for a total package bid of $39,850.00, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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Old Business:

Other: None.

Questions From The Community:

Janet Mau regarding Treasurer and Checks/Balances.

A motion at 8:02 p.m. to adjourn was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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