Kankakee Times

Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met July 13.

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

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A motion at 6:55 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers.

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The regular meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Board President S. Sullivan. Roll Call: J. Powers, J. Reick, L. Rewerts, D. Ruder, S. Sullivan, Supt. Decman, reporter from the Herscher Pilot, and other visitors.

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 from previous meeting(s)

June 15, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m. – Regular/Closed Session

June 15, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session

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

C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $19,875,762.52.

This figure includes $437,650.82 in regular bills, $1,140,027.33 in payroll/benefits and $18,298,084.37 in investments.

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

E. Approval of Membership Renewal with ISDLAF

F. Approval of Leave Request - 0 received

J. Powers, 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 - 0

B. Report regarding KACC – J. Reick

C. FOIA Report – 0 so far

D. Overnight Trips Update – 0 so far

E. Procurement Committee Update – D. Ruder

F. Other

New Business

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Reick to accept the Certified Resignation of Christopher Cooper LMS Band Director and Co-Student CouncilSponsor, effective June 24, 2020, as recommended. 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 D. Ruder to approve the Certified Hire of Diantha Strylowski (LMS Special Education Teacher) as recommended. 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 the Certified Hire of Olivia Becker (BGS Kindergarten Teacher), as recommended. 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 the Non-Certified Hire of Jackie Benoit (BGS Parapro), PENDING return to in-school learning, as recommended. 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 D. Ruder to approve the Non-Certified Hire of Morgan Jones (BGS Parapro), PENDING return to in-school learning, as recommended. 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 the Non-Certified Hire of Erica Grady (HHS Parapro), PENDING return to in-school learning, as recommended. 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 D. Ruder to approve the Non-Certified Hire of Rachel Sumner (HHS Parapro) PENDING return to in-school learning, as recommended. 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 the Non-Certified Hire of Paige McClintock (LMS Part-Time Secretary), PENDING return to in-school learning, as recommended. 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 D. Ruder to approve the Extra-Curricular Appointments of Cara Anderson (LMS Athletic Director) and Megan Brosseau (LMS Co-Student Council Sponsor) PENDING IESA approval for student to return to in-person practices /competitions as recommended. 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 the Extra-Curricular Coach/Sponsor List for LMS for 20-21SY, PENDING IESA approval for student to return to in-person practices /competitions as recommended. 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 D. Ruder to award the bid for the Bus Purchase / Van Lease to Midwest Transit Equipment for the total (Option 1) amount of $ 396,712.00, as recommended. 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 D. Ruder to award the bid for the 420 Chromebooks / 420 Chromebook Mgmt Licenses / 17 Charging Carts to Heartland Business Solutions for the total (Option 1 for the carts) of $ 119,586.478, as recommended. J. Powers, aye; J. Reick, aye, L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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First Reading of additions/revisions to the Board Policy Manual per IASB Press Plus Issue 104.

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Reick to approve changes to 2020-2021 School Year Calendar, as recommended. 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 the re-opening plan for the district, as presented and recommended. J. Powers, aye; J. Reick, aye, L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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There was a discussion regarding junior high wrestling.

Other: None.

Old Business:

Other: None.

QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY

J. Mau – asking for a copy of the updated version of calendar

A motion at 7:19 p.m. to adjourn was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Reick. J. Powers, aye; J. Reick, aye, L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye, S. Sullivan, aye.

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