Kankakee Times

Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Jan. 14.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

A motion at 6:04 p.m. to enter into closed session for the purpose of considering information regarding: personnel and litigation was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers. 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 6:50 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Powers.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

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, S. Sullivan, Supt. Decman, HHS Principal B. Elliot, HIS Principal B. Miller, LMS Principal M Chavers, Bonfield Grade School 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

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) Dec 17, 2018 @ 6:30 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session Dec 17, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session

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

C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $32,479,897.93.

This figure includes $311,566.50 in regular bills, $1,311,643.95 in payroll/benefits and $30,856,687.48 in investments.

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

E. Approval of Leave Requests

Medical: Larry Houberg Maternity: Margaret Heck

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

B. Report regarding KACC – L. Rewerts – no mtg; no report

C. FOIA Report - 2

D. Overnight Trips Update – 2 (HHS Music; HHS Orch)

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

F. Other: None

New Business

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the Non-Certified HIRE of Paula Fortino (LMS Head Cook), Laura Kurtz (BGS RTI Parapro), Ainsley Fritz (BGS Parapro) and Laura Forneris (Operations Secretary), 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. Hastings to approve the Extra-Curricular Resignation of Jessica Brinkman (HHS Student Council Co-Sponsor), pending suitable replacement can be found, 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 regarding the tentative Snow and Ice Control Guide

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers to adopt the proposed Snow and Ice Control Guide, 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 K-8 and HHS Parent/Student Handbooks for 2019-2020 school year.

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to approve the HHS Curriculum Guide for 2019-2020 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.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D. Ruder to reject all bids for cables/cable management products, and take the recommendation of our IT Director, 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 regarding early dismissal days.

A motion was made by S. Sullivan and was seconded by D. Ruder to approve the 2019-2020 tentative school year calendar, (version 2 presented including 4 early dismissal days not connected to existing breaks), 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 regarding proposed bell schedule change at HHS for 2019-2020 school year.

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by S. Sullivan to accept the bell schedule change (addition of an advisory period) at HHS eff. for the 2019-2020 school year, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; D. Emling, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, nay; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 1

Discussion regarding setting a special board meeting for purpose of canvassing votes and reorganizing.

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to set a special board meeting for April 29, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of canvassing the votes and reorganizing the board, as required, following the April 2, 2019 Consolidated Elections, 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: - Estimate to resurface track came in at approx. $460,000. To change to 8 lanes would be = $650,000. - Results from recent mold testing. Our air sampling came back okay. Will do another test in June.

Old Business:

A motion was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by J. Powers to approve the board policy manual additions/revisions, presented last month via IASB Press Plus Issue 99, 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

J. Mau requested a copy of the proposed bell schedule for the HHS – B. Elliot J. Mau asked how long the proposed advisory period would is going to be.

A motion at 7:35 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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