Herscher Community Unit School District #2 Board of Education met Aug. 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
A motion at 6:01 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. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 5 Nays 0
Member J. Hastings joined the meeting at 6:14 p.m.
A motion at 6:56 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by J. Reick and was seconded by J. Hastings.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Board President S. Sullivan. Roll Call: P. Daly, J. Hastings, J. Reick, L. Rewerts, D. Ruder, S. Sullivan, Supt. Decman, Bonfield Grade School Principal M. Wepprecht, Herscher Intermediate School Principal B. Miller, Limestone Middle School Asst. Principal M. Taylor, Herscher High School Principal B. Elliot, District Curriculum Director P. Falk, District RTI Coordinator J. Fulton, 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. Hastings to approve the items listed on the Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of Minutes from previous meetings
July 13, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m. – Regular/Closed Session
July 13, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session
B. Treasurer’s Report / Balance Sheet – Investment Summary
C. Bill, Salaries and Investments totaling $28,845,942.10. This figure includes $1,777,998.52 in regular bills (including an addendum), $1,028,561.35 in payroll/benefits and $26,039,382.23 in investments. (Addendum = $ 66,481.78)
D. Approval of Resolution re: Closed Session Recordings/Minutes older than 18 months
E. Approval of Leave Request – 0 received
P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
There were zero speakers.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A. Donations/Grant/Acknowledgements – 1
B. Report regarding KACC – J. Reick
C. FOIA Report – 2
D. Overnight Trips Update – 0
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 Nick Arndt (HHS PE/DE/Health Teacher), effective end of the 19-20 SY, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Non-Certified Resignation of Robin Jackson (LMS Parapro), Donna Jones (BGS Parapro), Kristin Galeaz (LMS Parapro), Emily Weber (LMS Parapro) and Aleisha Kadlec (HIS/HHS Parapro), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
A motion was made by J. Reick and was seconded by D. Ruder to approve the Certified Hire of David Payne (transfer from LMS PE to HHS PE), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Reick to approve the Non-Certified Hire of Tori Wenzelman (BGS Library Clerk) PENDING return to in-school learning, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Reick to approve the Non-Certified Hire of Adam Palmer (Bus Driver) PENDING return to in-school learning, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Reick to approve the Extra-Curricular Appointment of Brian Dexter (LMS Cross Country) PENDING IESA approval for students to return to in-person practices/ competitions, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Reick to approve the tentative budget for 2020-2021 fiscal year, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to set a Public Hearing for 20-21FY Budget for 7:00 p.m. on September 14, 2020, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Reick to set a Public Hearing regarding the Revised E- Learning Plan for 7:05 p.m. for September 14, 2020, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the revised Fall (2020) Re-Opening Plan, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
A motion was made by J. Reick and was seconded by P. Daly to adopt the Resolution Affirming Transition to School Plan for 2020-2021SY, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to award the bid for diesel fuel/gasoline for district vehicles to Heritage FS ($2.264/gal HBG diesel; $2.334/gal LBG diesel; $2.19/gal HBG gasoline) as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Reick to award the bid for the Interactive Flat Panels to Howard Technology Solutions for 86” panels for the amount of $2,848 each, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D. Ruder to reject all bids received for the laptops as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to award the bid for the financing for the bus lease purchase to US Bankcorp Government Leasing and Finance Inc. for the rate of 1.45% = total cost of $372,774.56, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Reick to approve the Municipal Lease Agreement for Lease for the above mentioned vehicles as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
Other: None
OLD BUSINESS
A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D. Ruder to approve the district initiated changes to the Board Policy Manual, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the additions/revisions to the Board Policy Manual per IASB Press Plus Issue 104, presented last month, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
Other: None
QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY
J. Mau asked what the dates were for the public hearings.
A motion at 7:20 p.m. to adjourn 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 6 Nays 0
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