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Iroquois West Community Unit School District #10 Board of Education met Jan. 21.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

President Dave Haase called the Board of Education of the Iroquois West District Number 10, Iroquois County, Illinois to order in Regular Session on January 21, 2020 in the board room at the Iroquois West High School in Gilman, Illinois. The following officers and members of the Board of Education were present: Dave Haase – President, Rodger Bennett – Vice President, Anthony Miller – Secretary, Norma Classen, Clint Perzee, Amy Schunke and Adam Vice.

A quorum of the members of the Board being present, the President called the meeting to order at 7:03pm and declared the Board to be in session for the transaction of business. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Administrators present: Robert Bagby, Joshua Houberg, Duane Ehmen, Christina Duncan, Jim Harkins, Ashley Carlson Others present were: Recording Secretary – Jenny Mims, Deb Talbert, John Elliott, Pat Short, Rod Copas, Karla Jean, Traci Pankey, Heather Frank, Suzy Manahan, Stacy Connor, Amy Tilstra, Katie Fowler, Carl Torbeck, Bob Kramer

MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA

There were no modifications to the agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of the open session minutes from the regular meeting on December 16, 2019 and the Levy Hearing on December 16, 2019; Authorization of Expense/Vendor report and authorization of Checks for Bills and authorization of Payroll; Approval of: Deposit File Listing; Imprest Fund Reimbursement in the amount of $4,265.00; Financial Reports; Treasurer’s Report; Activity Fund Reports; Approval of Overnight and/or Out-of-State Field Trip Request: ILMEA trip to Peoria, IL, on January 29, 2020 – February 1, 2020;

Norma Classen made a motion to approve consent agenda items; Anthony Miller seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Norma Classen –Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

WELCOME TO VISITORS

President Haase welcomed all visitors. Rod Copas, Heather Frank and Bob Kramer addressed the board. Carl Torbeck showed the board what the Middle School has been doing with their 3D printer.

COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

Those Who Excel – None

Correspondence – None

Special Education – None

Board Committee Reports

1. Building and Grounds Committee - Rodger Bennett made a motion to approve minutes of the Building and Grounds Committee Meeting of January 8, 2020; Anthony Miller seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea. The motion carried, 2-0.

2. Policy Committee – Amy Schunke made a motion to approve minutes of the Policy Committee Meeting of January 8, 2020; Adam Vice seconded it. Roll call vote: Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea. The motion carried, 3-0.

Administrative Reports

Houberg – The High School had its first home wrestling match with over 300 people in attendance. Ehmen – Mr. Ehmen shared that the 8th grade boys basketball team won the county tournament. Both 7th and 8th grade won this year. Duncan – Mrs. Duncan’s building is enjoying Wacky Wednesdays this month. Harkins – Mr. Harkins was happy to report that the parking area is complete at GES. Iroquois Paving treated GES employees to lunch for their patience with the project. Mrs. Talbert shared the IWES Carnival will be held 3-13-20 at GES from 6-8pm. Carlson/Curriculum – Mrs. Carlson gave a shout out to everyone that presented at Friday’s in service. DES hosted another Family Night, this one focused on reading. Attendance was up 57% from last year. Onarga Academy – Not present Athletic Director – Not present Technology Coordinator – Not present Superintendent’s Report – Norma Classen and Amy Schunke discussed their experience at IASB Annual Conference. There is a Corn Belt meeting on 3-12-20 if anyone would like to attend. Mr. Bagby updated the board on pest control at the buildings. Roberto Sanchez wanted to thank the principals and staff for working to improve pest control. The superintendent discussed his Financial Report. IW has received another 4.0 financial rating. Mr. Bagby has completed the maintenance grant application. If awarded, the money will be used to update water and sewer lines for restrooms at the High School. Asbestos testing is currently being done.

Anthony Miller made a motion to approve submitting the school maintenance grant; Rodger Bennett seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Norma Classen – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Senior Trip

Anthony Miller made a motion to approve the second reading of a policy amendment to allow the Senior Class an overnight trip for 19/20 school year; Amy Schunke seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – No, Norma Classen – Present, Dave Haase – No, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea. The motion carried, 4-2.

NEW BUSINESS

First Reading of Board Policies 1. 2:20 – Powers and Duties of the School Board; Indemnification: 2. 2:70 – Vacancies on the School Board – Filling Vacancies: 3. 2:100 – Board Member Conflict of Interest: 4. 2:105 – Ethics and Gift Ban: 5. 2:110 – Qualifications, Term and Duties of Board Officers: 6. 2:200 – Types of School Board Meetings: 7. 2:220 – School Board Meeting Procedure: 8. 2:250 – Access to District Public Records: 9. 2:260 – Uniform Grievance Procedure: 10. 3:50 – Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent: 11. 4:15 – Identity Protection: 12. 4:30 – Revenue and Investments: 13. 4:40 – Incurring Debt: 14. 4:60 – Purchases and Contracts: 15. 4:80 – Accounting and Audits: 16. 4:110 – Transportation: 17. 4:140 – Waiver of Student Fees: 18. 4:150 – Facility Management and Building Programs: 19. 4:170 – Safety: 20. 4:175 – Convicted Child Sex Offender; Screening; Notifications: 21. 4:190 – Targeted School Violence Prevention Program: 22. 5:10 – Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment: 23. 5:20 – Workplace Harassment Prohibited: 24. 5:30 – Hiring Process and Criteria: 25. 5:50 – Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace; E-Cigarette, Tobacco, and Cannabis Prohibition: 26. 5:90 – Abused and Neglected Child Reporting: 27. 5:100 – Staff Development Program: 28. 5:120 – Employee Ethics; Conduct; and Conflict of Interest: 29. 5:125 – Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct: 30. 5:150 – Personnel Records: 31. 5:190 – Teacher Qualifications: 32. 5:200 – Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal: 33. 5:220 – Substitute Teachers: 34. 5:250 – Leaves of Absence: 35. 5:260 – Student Teachers: 36. 5:285 – Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers: 37. 5:290 – Employment Termination and Suspensions: 38. 5:330 – Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves: 39. 6:15 – School Accountability: 40. 6:20 – School Year Calendar and Day: 41. 6:60 – Curriculum Content: 42. 6:65 – Student Social and Emotional Development: 43. 6:150 – Home and Hospital Instruction: 44. 6:180 – Extended Instructional Programs: 45. 6:210 – Instructional Materials: 46. 6:270 – Guidance and Counseling Program: 47. 6:300 – Graduation Requirements: 48. 6:310 – High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students: 49. 6:320 – High School Credit for Proficiency: 50. 7:20 – Harassment of Students Prohibited: 51. 7:150 – Agency and Police Interviews: 52. 7:180 – Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment: 53. 7:190 – Student Behavior: 54. 7:200 – Suspension Procedures: 55. 7:270 – Administering Medicines to Students: 56. 7:290 – Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention: 57. 7:340 – Student Records: 58. 8:30 – Visitors to and Conduct on School Property:

Amy Schunke made a motion to approve first reading of board policies, as presented; Clint Perzee seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Norma Classen – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

First Reading of 2020-2021 School Calendar

Anthony Miller made a motion to approve first reading of 2020-2021 school calendar, as presented; Adam Vice seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Norma Classen – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Auditor Proposal

Norma Classen made a motion to approve auditor change to Russell Leigh and Associates, LLC; Adam Vice seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Norma Classen – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Resolution Recognizing Iroquois West Board Scholars

Rodger Bennett made a motion to adopt Resolution Recognizing Iroquois West Board Scholars; Anthony Miller seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Norma Classen – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Certified Staff Seniority List 2020

Anthony Miller made a motion to approve Certified Staff Seniority List 2020, as presented; Amy Schunke seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Norma Classen – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Non-Certified Staff Seniority List 2020

Norma Classen made a motion to approve Non-Certified Staff Seniority List 2020, as presented; Anthony Miller seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Norma Classen – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Executive Session

Amy Schunke made a motion to enter executive session at the high school at 8:30 pm for reasons: (#1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). Clint Perzee seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Norma Classen – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Consensus to exit closed session.

Amy Schunke made a motion to approve closed session minutes for January 21, 2020; Adam Vice seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Norma Classen – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea , Adam Vice – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Amy Schunke made a motion to accept resignations from;

-Cara Reynolds as 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, effective at the conclusion of the 2019-2020 school year; -Cameron Stone as Middle School Keyboarding Teacher, Middle School Dean of Students, Middle School Athletic Director, and High School Football Coach, effective at the conclusion of the 2019-2020 school year; -Luci DeFauw as High School English Teacher, effective at the conclusion of the 2019-2020 school year; Norma Classen seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Norma Classen – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice – Yea. The motion carried, 7-0.

Amy Schunke made a motion to approve the following extracurricular assignment;

- Grace Schroeder as Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach; Clint Perzee seconded it. Roll call vote: Rodger Bennett – Yea, Norma Classen – Yea, Dave Haase – Yea, Anthony Miller – Yea, Clint Perzee – Yea, Amy Schunke – Yea, Adam Vice –Present. The motion carried, 6-0.

ADOURN

Roger Bennett made a motion to adjourn; Clint Perzee seconded. Upon Voice Vote, the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:26 pm.

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