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Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Sept. 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to appoint New Board Secretary, P. Daly, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

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

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A motion at 6:34 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings.

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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, D. Ruder, Supt. Decman, HHS Principal B. Elliot, LMS Principal M. Chavers, HIS Principal B. Miller, BGS Principal M. Wepprecht, Special Services Director S. Parsons, Curriculum Director P Falk, RTI Coordinator J. Fulton, Maintenance Director L. Houberg, reporter from the Herscher Pilot, and other visitors.

Pledge of Allegiance

Students of the Month Recognition

2nd – Pyper Johnston (Herscher) daughter of Kamber & Bryan Johnston 3rd – Azlynn Saathoff (Herscher) daughter of Tiffany Saathoff

4th – Jacob Benoit (Kankakee) son of Elizabeth & Christopher Benoit Speaking

5th – Journey Slone (Kankakee) daughter of Johnna & John Slone

6th – David Hull (Herscher) son of Katherine & Seth Hull

7th – Trenton Gramling (Herscher) son of Mary & Mike Gramling and Jennifer Love

8th – Four students who attended a leadership conference recently to say a few words about their experience:

Augie Azzarelli, Hayden Johnson, Emma Taylor and Lauren Uftring HS – Robert Landeck (11th grade) (Herscher) son of Gayle & Rob Landeck

Consent Agenda:

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

A. Approval of Minutes from previous meeting(s) Aug 13, 2018 @ 6:00 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session Aug 13, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session

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

C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $21,795,206.64.

This figure includes $830,237.81 in regular bills (including addendum), $982,855.31 in payroll/benefits and $19,982,113.52 in investments.

(Addendum = $107,577.47)

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

E. Approval of Leave Requests – 1 so far

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

Superintendent’s Report:

A. Donations/Grants/Acknowledgements – 0

B. Report regarding KACC – Dr. Decman

C. District Good News

D. FOIA Report – 2 so far

E. Overnight Trips Update – 1 so far

F. 6th Day Enrollment Numbers

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

H. LMS Renovation Update

I. U2CT-BOE Pres-Supt Meeting Update

J. Other

New Business

- There were no speakers.

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the

Resolution providing for the issue of Taxable General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2018B, and General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2018C, of the District for the purpose of paying claims against the District, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

Safe Routes to School Grant - Village of Herscher Trustee R. Voss and Engineer A. Deany.

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Certified Resignations of Jennifer Savoie (HHS P.E.) and Brandon Streets (LMS P.E.), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the Non-Certified Resignation of Beth Doyle (Food Service Cashier), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Certified Hire of Christy Strole (Part-time Speech Language Pathologist) and Ruth Davison (Part- time Speech Language Pathologist), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers to approve the Non-Certified Hire of Dennis Pankey (Bus Driver), Tyler Moss (Bus Aide), Kathleen Hadley (Bus Aide), Todd Poole (Maintenance Worker), Evan Regez (Part-time RTI Parapro), Caryn Alder (LMS Parapro), Suzanne Dohe (HIS Parapro), Crystal Pombert (HHS Parapro), Beth Doyle (LMS Parapro), Victoria Wenzelman (BGS Parapro), Beth Stillwell (LMS Parapro), Jackie Benoit (BGS Food Service Cashier), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Extra-Curricular Appointment of Max Fransen (HHS Asst. Football Coach), Brian Joffe (HHS Head Robotics Coach), Scott Elbert (HHS Asst. Robotics Coach), Jessie Rezba (HHS Asst Math Team Coach), Evan Regez (HHS Asst. Football Coach), Lauren Ratliff (HHS JV Softball), Rod McIntire

(HHS Head Wrestling Coach), 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 Budget for 2018-2019FY, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers to approve the Administrative Salary Reports (2017-2018FY data), 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 HHS Graduation.

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Powers to set the HHS Graduation date for Friday, May 24, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, nay; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, nay; D. Ruder, aye.

Ayes 4 Nays 2

First reading of district initiated revisions to Board Policy Manual.

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers to set a Public Hearing to Abate Working Cash Fund for October 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to set a Public Hearing to Abate Ed Fund for October 9, 2018 at 7:05 p.m., as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Resolution identifying work contracts to an Installment Purchase Agreement, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

Golf Cart Information Update

Discussion regarding Technology Aide

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the addition of a Technology Aide position, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to award the bid regarding the LMS Addition/Renovation Project to Vissering Construction Company, (Streator, IL) for the amount of $10,164,000 which includes base bid and alternates 2 (=$272,000), 3 (=$235,000), 4 (=$157,000), and 6 (=$390,000), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

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Discussion / Questions regarding LMS Renovation Project (D. Patton (Healy Bender) and Rep. from Vissering will be here to answer questions.)

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly 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.

Other: None.

Old Business:

Other: None.

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QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY

P Schoolman – Are we checking any rooms other than the high school library for mold?

A motion at 8:09 p.m. to adjourn was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by J. Powers. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye.

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