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Herscher Community Unit School District #2 Board of Education met May 11.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

A motion at 6:30 p.m. to enter into closed session for the purpose of considering information regarding: personnel was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by L. Rewerts. 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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A motion at 7:00 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by L. Rewerts.

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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 7:05 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 virtually due to State-wide Shelter in Place order in effect.

Pledge of Allegiance

At 7:05 p.m., Board President S. Sullivan declared open the public hearing regarding the E-Learning Plan. There were no questions received from the public concerning this matter, therefore, at 7:06 p.m. Board President S. Sullivan declared the public hearing closed.

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 of Previous Meeting(s)

Apr 14, 2020 @ 6p – Executive/Closed Session Apr 14, 2020 @ 7p – Regular/Open Session B. Treasurer’s Report / Balance Sheet C. Approval of Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $22,612,808.30.

This figure includes $539,697.38 in regular bills (including Addendum), $1,300,126.54 in payroll/benefits and $19,772,984.38 in investments. (Addendum = $ 15,867.44) D. Approval of Resolution regarding Closed Session Verbatim Recordings/Minutes older than 18 mos. E. Approval of Leave Requests

Maternity Leave – Kayle Mathy – LMS Gr 7 Social Studies (Aug 18-Oct 18, 2020) 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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Public Comment Period – There is a form online for those interested to submit comments 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 – 0 so far D. Overnight Trip Update – 0 so far 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 accept the Certified Retirement Notice of Laurie Mau (LMS Gr 8 Sp Ed Teacher), effective the end of the 19-20SY, as recommended. 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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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers to accept the Certified Retirement Notice of Julie Barwegen (HIS Gr 2 Teacher), effective the end of the 23-24SY, as recommended. 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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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to accept the Non-Certified Retirement of Mary James (LMS Food Service Cook) effective June 1, 2020, as recommended. 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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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Certified Hire of Donna German (BGS RTI Teacher) 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.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the Certified Hire of Cassandra Bashayreh (HIS Special Education Teacher) 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.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the E-Learning Plan, discussed in earlier public hearing and as recommended. 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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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to declare district owned items as surplus, as recommended. 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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A motion was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by J. Reick to approve property, casualty and other insurance package for 2020-2021FY with Glatfelter Public Practice – National Union Fire Ins. Co. (Pittsburgh, PA) for the total program amount of $ 294,572.00, as recommended. 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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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers to set a Public Hearing regarding Amending the Budget for 2019-2020 Fiscal Year for June 15, 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.

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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to renew Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer Bonds for Penny Fuller and Carissa Livingston for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year, as recommended. 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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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with U2CT-Certified Staff for 20-21SY – 24-25SY, as recommended. 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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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve 2020-2021 Consolidated District Plan as recommended. 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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A motion was made by J. Reick and was seconded by J. Powers to award bid regarding Concession/Restroom Building project at HHS Athletic Complex to R & R Inc. (Bradley IL) in the amount of $327,777, as recommended. 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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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to award bid regarding Electric Run at Herscher Intermediate School to Clennon Electric (Wilmington, IL) in the amount of $63,956, as recommended. 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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A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Reick to approve School Improvement Plan for Herscher Intermediate School, as recommended. 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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There was a discussion of HHS Graduation Ceremony due to COVID-19

Other – None

Old Business A motion was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by J. Powers to approve additions/revisions to Board Policy Manual via IASB Press Plus Iss. 103, 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 - There is a form online for those interested to submit comments electronically. There were no comments received.

Adjournment A motion at 7:34 p.m. to adjourn was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by J. Reick. 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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