Kankakee Times

Herscher Community Unit School District #2 Board of Education met June 15.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

A motion at 6:00 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. Reick. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye, L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 5                Nays 0

A motion at 6:55 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by L. Rewerts.

Ayes 5                Nays 0

The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Board President S. Sullivan. Roll Call: J. Hastings, J. Reick, L. Rewerts, D. Ruder, S. Sullivan, Supt. Decman, HHS Principal B. Elliot, HIS Principal B Miller, LMS Principal M Chavers, 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

PUBLIC HEARING (7:00 p.m.) regarding Amended Budget for FY19-20

At 7:00 p.m., Board President S. Sullivan declared open the public hearing regarding the Amended Budget for FY 2019-2020. There were {no questions} from the public concerning this matter, therefore, at 7:01 p.m. Board President S. Sullivan declared the public hearing closed.

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) May 11, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m. – Regular/Closed Session May 11, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session

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

C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $20,823,482.09.

This figure includes $371,868.81 in regular bills, (including addendum) $1,314,473.28 in payroll/benefits and $19,137,140.00 in investments.

Addendum = $ 84,656.90

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

E. Approval of Annual Resolution regarding Hazardous Bus Routes

F. Approval of Membership Renewal – IASB for 2020-2021

G. Approval of Leave Request

Maternity: Ashley Howell, LMS Gr 7 STEM

J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye, L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 5                Nays 0

Public Comment Period

There were no speakers.

Superintendent’s Report:

A. Donations/Grants/Acknowledgements - 2

B. Report regarding KACC – J. Reick

C. FOIA Report – 2 so far

D. Overnight Trips Update – 0 so far

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

F. Other

New Business

A motion was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by D. Ruder to accept the Certified Retirement Notice of Margaret Wenzelman HIS Special Education (Eff. end 23-24SY); Janice Engelman BGS Kindergarten (Eff. end 23-24SY); Eric Regez HHS Social Studies (Eff. end 23-24SY); Donna German BGS RTI (Eff. end of 1st Semester of 23-24SY); Janette Ferris BGS Gr 1 (Eff. end of 25-26SY); Todd Schwarzkopf HHS Special Education/Athletic Director (Eff. end 23- 24SY); Paula Denault HIS Gr 3 (Eff. end 23-24SY); and Michelle Chavers LMS Principal (Eff. end of 25-26SY) as recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye, L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 5                Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to accept the Extra-Curricular Resignation of Greg Walter (HHS Asst. Girls Soccer Coach), as recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye, L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 5                Nays 0

A motion was made by J. Reick and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the Extra-Curricular Appointments of Dana Hodgin (LMS Girls Basketball Coach), Darthy Bisaillon (HHS Asst. Volleyball Coach) and Victoria Wenzelman (HHS Asst. Volleyball Coach) as recommended pending IHSA/IESA approval for in-person practicing/competitions. J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye, L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 5                Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the Non-Certified Hire of Bryan Carlson (Maintenance Crew Leader), as recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye, L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 5                Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Reick to approve the Summer Crew for 2020: Delaney Daly, Grant Goytia, Dana Dittus, Dawn Wilson, Nicolas Rink and Luke Whalen, as recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye, L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 5                Nays 0

A motion was made by J. Reick and was seconded by D. Ruder to approve the Extra-Curricular Coach Lists for HHS for 20-21SY, as recommended pending IHSA approval for in- person practicing/competition. J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye, L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 5                Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Reick to approve (3 year) Contract for Curriculum Director, Pete Falk, with terms and conditions set at a later date, as recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye, L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 5                Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Reick to approve the Amended Budget for 2019-2020FY, as presented and recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye, L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 5                Nays 0

A motion was made by J. Reick and was seconded by L. Rewerts to approve renewal of School Treasurer (Penny Fuller) for 20-21FY, as recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye, L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 5                Nays 0

There was a discussion regarding junior high soccer. This topic will be revisited after the start of the next school year.

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to award the bid for the Asbestos Abatement Project to DEM Services (Addison, IL) for the amount of $18,700, as recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye, L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 5                Nays 0

There was a discussion regarding in-person graduation ceremony. Due to the current social distancing practices, there will not be an in-person ceremony. The link to the video ceremony will be available approx. June 26, 2020.

Other: Gov. recently named November 3rd (Election Day 2020) as an official holiday. May affect calendar.

Old Business:

A motion was made by J. Reick and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve purchase for Firewall Update to Heartland, in the amount of $51,683, as recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye, L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 5                Nays 0

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve purchase for WLAN Update to Howard Technology Solutions, in the amount of $125,827.63, as recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye, L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 5                Nays 0

Other:

QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY

There were no questions.

A motion at 7:20 p.m. to adjourn was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Reick. J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye, L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 5                Nays 0

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