Kankakee Times

Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Jan. 10.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

A motion at 6:30 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; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion at 7:00 p.m. to come out of closed session was made by D.Ruder and was seconded by J.Reick.

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The regular meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Board President S. Sullivan. Roll Call: P. Daly, J. Hastings, J. Reick, D. Ruder, S. Sullivan, Supt. Decman, BGS Principal M. Wepprecht, HIS Principal B. Miller, LMS Principal, M. Chavers, HHS Principal, B. Elliot, District RTI Coordinator, J. Fulton, District Curriculum Director P. Falk, District Special Services Director S. Parsons, reporter from the Herscher Pilot, and other visitors.

Pledge of Allegiance

Student of the Month Recognition

2nd Adley Sterrenberg, daughter of Angela & Kyle Sterrenberg, Kankakee

3rd Analee Arseneau, daughter of Stephanie & Anthony Arseneau, Herscher

4th Brooklyn Winkel, daughter of Michelle & Jacob Winkel, Buckingham

5th Grace Arseneau, daughter of Alicia & Andrew Arseneau, Kankakee

6th Addilyn Summers, daughter of Ashley & Andy Summers, Kankakee

7th Lillian Tucek, daughter of Pam & Todd Tucek, Herscher

8th Sophie Venckauskas, daughter of Jolene & Nick Venckauskas, Kankakee

HHS Blake Howle, 12th Grader, son of Jodi & John Howle, Union Hill

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 meeting(s)

Dec 13, 2021 @ 6:30 p.m. – Regular/Closed Session

Dec 13, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session

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

C. Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $27,688,360.13.

This figure includes $231,044.13 in regular bills (including an addendum), $1,348,472.47 in payroll/benefits and $26,108,843.53 in investments.

(Addendum = $ 22,782.22)

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

Maternity – Claire Southard, BGS 1st Grade

P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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Public Comment Period

Superintendent’s Report

A. Donations/Grants/Acknowledgements – 1

B. Good News!

C. Report regarding KACC – J. Reick

D. FOIA Report – 0

E. Overnight Trips Update – 0

F. Procurement Committee Update – D. Ruder

G. Illinois State Scholars (15 this year!)

H. Other

New Business

A motion was made by D.Ruder and was seconded by J.Reick to approve the Certified Resignation of Tara Rewerts (District Part-Time Nurse) eff. 12-20-2021, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, 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 Shelby Harris (BGS Special Education, 22-23 school year), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by D.Ruder and was seconded by P.Daly to approve Resolution to Dismiss Specified Tenured Teacher: Rebecca Harms (LMS Orchestra), as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion was made by P.Daly and was seconded by J.Reick to approve the 2022-2023 school year calendar, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, 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 award the bid for BGS Restroom Renovation/Asbestos Abatement to: M & O Environmental Company, East Hazel Crest, for the amount of $21,500, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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Old Business

A motion was made by P.Daly and was seconded by J.Reick to approve the Board Policy Manual additions/revisions as presented at last month’s meeting via Press Plus Issue 108, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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There was a discussion regarding the HHS Curriculum Guide for the 22-23 school year.

A motion was made by D.Ruder and was seconded by J.Reick to approve the HHS Curriculum Guide for the 22-23 school year, as recommended. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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A motion at 07:31 p.m. to adjourn was made by P. Daly and was seconded by D.Ruder. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

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