Kankakee Times

Herscher Community Unit School District #2 Board of Education Met Dec. 14.

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

Ayes 7 Nays 0

A motion at 6:47 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D. Ruder 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, District Network Specialist B. Seeman.

This meeting was live-streamed.

Pledge of Allegiance

Consent Agenda

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Reick to approve the items listed on the Consent Agenda:

A. Approval of Minutes from previous meeting(s)

Nov. 9, 2020 @ 6:30 p.m. – Regular/Closed Session

Nov. 9, 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 $228,993.57 in regular bills (including an addendum), $1,356,458.37 in payroll/benefits and $24,489,935.72 in investments. Addendum = $ 543.35

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

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

None.

Superintendent’s Report

A. Donations/Grants/Acknowledgements – 1 donation

B. Good News!

C. Report regarding KACC – J. Reick

D. FOIA Report – 0

E. Overnight Trips Update – 0 so far

F. IASB (Virtual) Conference Discussion

G. Procurement Committee Update – D. Ruder

H. Snow Removal Quote

I. Maintenance Report

J. Other

New Business

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Powers to approve the Certified Resignation of David Scholl (HHS English/Creative Writing Club Sponsor), effective December 18, 2020, 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 J. Reick to approve the Non-Certified Resignation of Tisha Graf (BGS Parapro) effective December 21, 2020, 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 J. Reick to approve the Non-Certified Resignation of Rachel Sumner (HHS Parapro) effective December 18, 2020, 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 J. Reick to approve the Non-Certified Resignation of Amy Grady (HIS Parapro) effective immediately (November 29, 2020) 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 J. Reick to approve the Non-Certified Resignation of Tricia Grigas (HHS Food Service Cashier and HIS Crossing Guard), effective immediately (December 7, 2020; November 28, 2020 respectively) 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 J. Reick to approve the Non-Certified Resignation of Jaimie Adams (HHS Food Service Cashier) effective immediately (December 7, 2020) 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 J. Reick and was seconded by P. Daly to approve the Non-Certified Hire of Jennifer Overacker (HHS Parapro) 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 D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Reick to approve the Non-Certified Hire of Heather Parks (HIS Parapro) PENDING in-person learning and licensure issued from ISBE, 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 J. Reick to approve the Non-Certified Hire of Jennifer Nolan (BGS Parapro) PENDING in-person learning, PARA test results and licensure issued from ISBE, 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 J. Reick to approve the Non-Certified Hire of Vincent Rink (IT/Maint. Dept. for Winter Break), 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 J. Hastings to approve the 2020 School District Tax Levy and Report, 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 J. Reick to approve the Resolution supporting Climate Jobs Illinois, 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

There was a First Reading of Board Policy Manual additions/revisions presented via IASB Press Plus Issue 106.

A motion regarding administratively transferring a student was TABLED.

There was a First Reading of the HHS Curriculum Guide for 2020-2021 school year. 

Other: None.

Old Business

Other: None.

QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY

None.

A motion at 7:23 p.m. to adjourn was made by D. Ruder 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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