Herscher Community Unit School District #2 Board of Education met Nov. 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
A motion at 6:35 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. Powers. 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 J. Hastings and was seconded by J. Reick.
Ayes 7 Nays 0
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:04 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, Herscher Intermediate School Principal B. Miller, Limestone Middle School Principal, M. Chavers, Herscher High School Principal, B. Elliot, District RTI Coordinator, J. Fulton, District Curriculum Director P. Falk, District Special Services Director S. Parsons, District Network Specialist B. Seeman, 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)
Oct. 13, 2020 @ 6:30 p.m. – Regular/Closed Session
Oct. 13, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session
B. Treasurer’s Report / Balance Sheet – Investment Summary
C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $31,797,915.56.
This figure includes $1,588,565.99 in regular bills (including an addendum), $1,330,509.64 in payroll/benefits and $28,878,839.93 in investments. Addendum = $ 31,827.25
D. Approval of Resolution re: Closed Session Recordings/ Minutes older than 18 mos. E. Approval of Leave Request
Amy Eller- HHS Math - leave extension requested
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
There were no speakers.
Superintendent’s Report
A. Donations/Grants/Acknowledgements – 0 so far
B. Good News!
C. Report regarding KACC – J. Reick
D. FOIA Report – 1 so far
E. Overnight Trips Update – 0 so far
F. Procurement Committee Update – D. Ruder
G. HLS Inspection Letter
H. Other
New Business
A motion was made by P. Daly and was seconded by J. Reick to approve the Non-Certified Hire of Michelle Winkel (LMS Lunchroom Monitor/After Care Support Staff), pending in person learning, 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 P. Daly and was seconded by J. Reick to approve the Extra-Curricular Appointment of Megan Brosseau (Gr 6 Volleyball Coach, 20-21SY) PENDING, in person practices/events, 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
Review of proposed 2020 School District Tax Levy and Report
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.
Ayes 7 Nays 0
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by P. Daly to approve raising certified substitute teacher pay, 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
Discussion re: pay/work during mandatory quarantine was tabled.
A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Reick to follow the governor and insurance company’s recommendation to postpone basketball ball this 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
Other: None.
Old Business
Direction regarding Delegate Assembly / legislative items.
Other: Concerns with increase in cases of COVID-19.
QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY
J. Mau asked if surplus items needed to be put in the paper.
A motion at 7:31 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.
Ayes 7 Nays 0
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