Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met October 9.
Here is the minutes as provided by the board:
A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Powers to appoint New Board Secretary, S. Sullivan, 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 at 6:30 p.m. to enter into closed session for the purpose of considering information regarding: personnel 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
A motion at 6:55 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, 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, reporter from the Herscher Pilot, and other visitors.
Pledge of Allegiance
At 7:02 p.m., Board President D. Emling declared open the public hearing regarding the Abating the Working Cash Fund. There were no questions from the public concerning this matter, therefore, at 7:04 p.m. Board President D. Emling declared the public hearing closed.
At 7:05 p.m., Board President D. Emling declared open the public hearing regarding the Abating the Education Fund. There were no questions from the public concerning this matter, therefore, at 7:06 p.m. Board President D. Emling declared the public hearing closed.
Students of the Month Recognition
2nd – Colton Carson (Herscher) son of Kirstin & Travis Carson
3rd – Dawson Langlois (Kankakee) son of Rachel & Andrew Langlois
4th – Evan Schneider (Herscher) son of April & Brian Schneider
Speaking
5th – Nicholas Borschnack (Kankakee) son of Krista & Jim Borschnack
6th – Wyatt Gosse (Campus) son of Dale & Raymond Gosse
7th – Emma Haugen (Kankakee) daughter of Kelly & Shannon Haugen
8th – Lindsay Curtis (Union Hill) daughter of Christopher Curtis
HS – Mattie Brown (Herscher) daughter of Stephanie Lohse
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)
Sept 17, 2018 @ 6:00 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session
Sept 17, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session
B. Treasurer’s Report / Balance Sheet – Investment Summary
C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $24,841,058.04.
This figure includes $663,677.04 in regular bills, $1,291,517.04 in payroll/benefits and $22,885863.96 in investments.
D. Approval of Resolution re: Closed Session Recordings/ Minutes older than 18 mos.
E. Approval of Leave Requests – 1 so far
Lisa Rinehart-FMLA
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 no speakers.
Superintendent’s Report:
A. Donations/Grants/Acknowledgements – 1
B. Report regarding KACC – L. Rewerts
C. District Good News
D. FOIA Report – 3 so far
E. Overnight Trips Update – 2 so far
F. Procurement Committee Update – D. Ruder/P. Daly
G. Other
New Business
Distribution of Audit Report for FY17 – Dave Meier (Wermer, Rogers, Doran & Ruzon LLC)
Presentation regarding solar agreement – Jason Slattery (GEM Energy)
A motion was made by D. Ruder to approve the project development agreement (minus $5,500 fee) with GEM Energy. 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 Non-Certified Hires of John Bing (Route Driver) and Tim Rezba (Tech Aide), 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 S. Sullivan and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Extra-Curricular Appointment of Evan Regez (LMS Boys 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.
Ayes 7 Nays 0
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Resolution to Abate Working Cash Fund in the amount of $166,412, 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. Powers to approve the Resolution to Abate Education Fund in the amount of $80,000, 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 D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the Appointment of School Fund Depositories and name Authorized Signers for investments, 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
First reading of district initiated revisions to Board Policy Manual.
Discussion and direction regarding Delegate Assembly/legislative items.
Other: None.
Old Business:
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers to approve the district-initiated revisions to Board Policy Manual, which were read 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
Janet Mau – regarding recent mold testing.
A motion at 8:36 p.m. to adjourn was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan. 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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