Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met November 12.
Here is the minutes as provided by the board:
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 P. Daly. 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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Ayes 7 Nays 0
A motion at 6:33 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers.
Ayes 7 Nays 0
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:01 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, 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
Students of the Month Recognition
2nd – Natalie Abel (Reddick) daughter of Jennifer & Michael Abel
3rd – Lucas Wood (Bonfield) son of Stacy & Johnathon Wood
4th – Kristal Smrz (Essex) daughter of April & Larry Smrz
Speaking
5th – Aamiro Dato (Kankakee) daughter of Lesley & Pete Dato
6th – Abigail White (Bonfield ) daughter of Beth & David White
7th – Gerrit Osenga (Kankakee) son of Tanhya & Jacob Osenga
8th – Adam Nagel (Kankakee) son of Dawn & John Nagel
HS – Kyler Masching (Grade 12) (Cabery) son of Dana & David Masching
Consent Agenda:
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the items listed on the Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of Minutes from previous meeting(s)
Oct 9, 2018 @ 6:30 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session
Oct 9, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session
B. Treasurer’s Report / Balance Sheet – Investment Summary
C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $36,136,657.19.
This figure includes $739,208.89 in regular bills, $1,280,334.46 in payroll/benefits and $34,117,114.14 in investments.
D. Approval of Resolution re: Closed Session Recordings/ Minutes older than 18 mos.
E. Approval of Leave Requests – 2 so far
Maternity: Mallory Fajman (HIS 3rd Grade)
Kara Weedon (LMS 6th STEM)
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 – Those wishing to address the Board on a district-related matter must sign in prior to this portion of the meeting and state the subject of their comments. Forms are on the district website (under Board of Education/Meeting Agendas) for the public to complete and bring with them. No discussion of individual personnel or students is permitted during public comment. Personnel/student concerns should 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 – 0 so far
B. Report regarding KACC – L. Rewerts
C. District Good News
D. FOIA Report – 1 so far
E. Overnight Trips Update – 2 so far
F. 2018-2019 Snow Removal Quotes
G. Procurement Committee Update – D. Ruder/P. Daly
H. Other
New Business
Curriculum / Report Card Update – P. Falk
A motion was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Non-Certified Resignation of Darrin Reed (Bus Driver), 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 S. Sullivan to approve the Extra-Curricular Appointment of Demarkus English (VOLUNTEER HHS Football 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
There was a Review the proposed 2018 School District Tax Levy & Report.
First reading of district initiated revisions to Board Policy Manual.
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to appoint School Board Election Official (Heather Crane), 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. Powers 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.
Ayes 7 Nays 0
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 presented 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
Discussion and direction regarding Delegate Assembly / legislative items for the upcoming School Board conference.
Information for School Board Conference discussed.
Other: None.
Questions from the Community
There were no speakers.
A motion at 7:44 p.m. to adjourn 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.
Ayes 7 Nays 0
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