Kankakee Times

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

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

A motion at 6:05 p.m. to enter into closed session for the purpose of considering information regarding: personnel was made by J. Powers and was seconded by D. Ruder. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

A motion at 7:00 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by L. Rewerts and was seconded by J. Hastings.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

Statement from BOE President, S. Sullivan: This Board of Education meeting is being recorded for live viewing purposes and will be published on the internet.

The regular meeting was called to order at 7:16 p.m. by Board President S. Sullivan. Roll Call: P. Daly, J. Hastings, J. Powers, J. Reick, L. Rewerts, D. Ruder, S. Sullivan, Supt. Decman. Those present were via Google ® Hangouts due to State-wide Shelter in Place order in effect.

Pledge of Allegiance

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 of Previous Meeting(s)

March 9, 2020 @ 6p – Executive/Closed Session 

March 9, 2020 @ 7p – Regular/Open Session 

B. Treasurer’s Report / Balance Sheet 

C. Approval of Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $22,548,693.31.

This figure includes $414,539.25 in regular bills, $1,324,111.22 in payroll/benefits and $20,810,042.84 in investments. 

D. Approval of Resolution regarding Closed Session Verbatim Recordings/Minutes older than 18 mos. 

E. Approval of Leave Requests

Paternity Leave – Michael Morris – HHS Art Teacher (May 11-18, 2020) P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

Public Comment Period - Google ® Form to allow for comments to be submitted electronically. There were no comments received.

Superintendent’s Report

A. Donations/Grants/Acknowledgements – 0 so far B. Report regarding KACC – J. Reick C. FOIA Report – 1 so far D. Overnight Trip Update – 1 (HHS Boys Soccer Team – June 19-22, 2020 – Burlington, IA

(Another trip request but it was removed as it was dated for April 25-26th) E. Procurement Committee Update – P. Daly/D. Ruder F. Other

New Business 

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers to approve the Extra-Curricular Resignation of Karen Meyer (HHS Soph VB Coach) and Ashley Howell (LMS Gr 8 Girls BB Coach), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; J. Reick, 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 approve the Non-Certified Hire of Ainsley Fritz (HHS Guidance/AD Department Secretary) for the 20-21 school year, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; J. Reick, 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 approve the Non-Certified Hire of Christine Stutz (HHS Building Secretary), for the 20-21 school year, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; J. Reick, 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 Extra-Curricular Appointment of Dale Huizenga (LMS Athletic Worker), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; J. Reick, 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 MOU to 2016-2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement with U2CT-Non-Certified Staff regarding the Maintenance Crew Leader position, as recommended.. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; J. Reick, 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 set a public hearing regarding e-learning plan for Monday, May 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., as recommended.. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

A motion was made by J. Reick and was seconded by J. Hastings to offer 2nd year contract for 2020-2021SY to specified certified staff, as recommended: Andrea Wulff (PT Nurse) P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; J. Reick, 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 approve Admin/UO Staff Raises for 2020- 2021SY, as recommended.. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0

First reading of additions/revisions to the Board Policy Manual per IASB Press Plus Issue 103

Other - None

Old Business A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Powers to approve district-initiated addition/revision to Board Policy Manual, presented last month, as recommended.. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 7 Nays 0 Other – None

Questions from the Community - Google® Form to allow for comments to be submitted electronically. There were no questions received.

Adjournment 

A motion at 7:31 p.m. to adjourn was made by D. Ruder and seconded by J. Powers. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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