Kankakee Times

Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Feb. 10.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

A motion at 6:13 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. Powers. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion at 6:59 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

The regular meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Board President S. Sullivan. Roll Call: P. Daly, 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

Student of the Month

2nd Liam DeLude (Buckingham) son of Katie & Andrew DeLude

3rd Ava Crane (Kankakee) daughter of Emily & Justin Crane

4th Evan Keen (Kankakee) son of Courtney & Lee Keen

5th Jackson Alling (Reddick) son of Janika & Jason Alling

6th Brenna Williamson (Bonfield) daughter of Megan Reilly & Adam Overacker

7th Mylee Coffman (Kankakee) daughter of Dianna & Tyler Coffman

8th Addison Magruder (Kankakee) daughter Lisa & Andy Magruder

HS Tyler Murray (10th Grader) (Kankakee) son of Julie & Mark Murray

Consent Agenda

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

A. Approval of Minutes from previous meeting(s)

Jan 13, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m. – Executive/Closed Session

Jan 13, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session

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

C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $24,974,628.09.

This figure includes $356,475.67 in regular bills (including addendum), $1,254,438.64 in payroll/ benefits and $23,363,713.78 in investments. (Addendum = $58,543.92)

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

E. Approval of Leave Requests – 0 received

P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye. Ayes 6 Nays 0

Public Comment Period

Alan High – junior high soccer

Superintendent’s Report

A. Donations/Grants/Acknowledgements

B. District Good News

C. Report regarding the KACC

D. U2CT / Board President / Superintendent Meeting Report

E. FOIA Report (3)

F. Overnight Trips Update (1)

G. Procurement Committee Update – D. Ruder

H. Other

New Business

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the TITLE I Schoolwide Waivers (BGS, HIS, LMS) for 2020-2021 school year, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the TITLE I Schoolwide Plan (BGS, HIS, LMS) for 2020-2021 school year, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the TITLE I Parent Involvement Policy (BGS, HIS, LMS, District) for 2020-2021 school year, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Certified RETIREMENT of Patti Galeaz (BGS RTI Teacher, eff. Jan 29, 2020), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye. Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the

Non-Certified RETIREMENT of Mary Jo Bailey (HHS Secretary, eff. June 30, 2020) and Diana Ortman (BGS Media Clerk, eff. end of the 19-20SY), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

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

Extra-Curricular RESIGNATION of Amy Meyer (HHS Freshmen Volleyball Coach), pending a suitable replacement can be found), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Non-Certified HIRE of Meghan O’Key-Arcari (PreK Parapro) (part time), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the Extra-Curricular APPOINTMENT of Anthony Engelman (HHS Freshmen Baseball Coach), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Non-Certified Seniority List for 19-20SY, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Non-Reemployment of a Specified, Non-Tenured Teacher (Kelly Knobloch HHS Ag/Tech), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S.

Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the

Resolution to Prohibit Sexual Harassment, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

Other: none

Old Business

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

HHS Curriculum Guide for 20-21SY, presented last month. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the

HHS Parent/Student Handbook for 20-21, presented last month. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

Other: none.

Questions from the Community

There were no questions.

A motion at 8:00 p.m. to adjourn was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

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