Kankakee Times

Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met May 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

A motion at 6:30 pm 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. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S.  Sullivan, aye. 

Ayes 5 Nays 0 

J. Powers entered the meeting at 6:34 p.m.  

A motion at 7:02 pm to come out of closed session was made by J. Reick and was seconded by D. Ruder.  

Ayes 6 Nays 0 

The regular meeting was called to order at 7:07 pm by Board President S. Sullivan. Roll Call: J. Hastings, J. Powers, J.  Reick, L. Rewerts, D. Ruder, S. Sullivan, Supt. Decman. BGS Principal M. Wepprecht, HIS Principal B. Miller, LMS  Principal M. Chavers, HHS Principal B. Elliot, District Curriculum Director P. Falk, District RTI Coordinator J. Fulton,  Special Services Director S. Parsons, reporter from the Herscher Pilot and other visitors.  

Pledge of Allegiance 

Students of the Month Recognition 

2nd – Luke Smith (Kankakee) parents are Nycole & Kyle Smith  

3rd – Evan Bollino (Reddick) parents are Stefannie & Mathew Bollino 

4th – Josie Royal (Chebanse) parents are Cassandra & Thomas Royal 

5th – River Sain (Kankakee) parents are Michelle & James Sain 

6th – Trystan Willard (Reddick) parents are Rebecca & Jeff Willard 

7th – Owen Damptz (Bonfield) parents are Traci & Mike Damptz 

8th – Bryse Astle (Bonfield) parents are Kim & Anthony Astle 

HS – Ethan Johnson (9th Grader) (Kankakee) parents are Tammara & Ronald Johnson 

Consent Agenda 

A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) 

 Apr 11, 2022 @ 6:30 p.m. – Regular/Closed Session 

Apr 11, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session 

B. Treasurer’s Report / Balance Sheet  

C. Approval of Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $27,913,025.81 

This figure includes $887,175.59 in regular bills (including two Addendums), $1,392,153.93 in  payroll/benefits and $25,633,696.29 in investments.  

(Addendum #1 = $12,948.64 / Addendum #2 = $52,604.54) 

D. Approval of Resolution regarding Closed Session Verbatim Recordings/Minutes older than 18 mos. 

E. Approval of Leave Requests 

 Maternity: Julie Lalone - HHS Science Teacher  

FMLA/Medical: Kathy Gorecki – BGS Special Ed Teacher  

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

Ayes 6 Nays 0 

Public Comment Period  

K. Weber regarding half day kindergarten pick-up. 

Superintendent’s Report 

A. Donations/Grants/Acknowledgements  

B. Good News! 

C. FOIA Report  

D. Overnight Trip Update  

E. Report regarding KACC – J. Reick  

F. Procurement Committee Update – D. Ruder 

G. Other 

New Business 

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Reick to approve the  Non-Certified Retirement of Carla Woods (Bus Driver eff end of 21-22SY) and Carrie Inczauskis (Bus Driver eff end  of 21-22 SY), as recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, 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 Certified Resignation of Desiree Hays  (LMS Orchestra eff. end of the 21-22SY) and Abigail Bond (LMS Gr 5 STEM eff. end of the 21-22SY), as recommended.  J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, 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 Extra-Curricular Resignation of Lauren  Ratliff (HHS JV Softball eff 4-28-22), as recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, 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 Certified Hire of: Makayla Buehler  (HHS English 22-23SY PENDING PEL Issued), as recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, 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 Certified Hire of: Amanda Morgan  (HHS Family & Consumer Sciences 22-23SY PENDING PEL Issued), as recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, 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: Megan Wendlick  (BGS Gen Music & LMS Chorus 22-23SY), as recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, 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 Certified Hire of: Nicole Pardon (HIS  Special Education 22-23), as recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye;  S. Sullivan, aye. 

Ayes 6 Nays 0 

A motion was made by J. Reick and seconded by D. Ruder to approve the Certified Hire of: LMS Summer School  Teachers: Peggy Heck, Ashley Howell, Carmin Joffe, HIS Summer School Teachers: Kristin Rink, Stacy Atkinson,  Stacey Perkins, Jill Whalen, Julie Murray, HHS Summer School Teachers: Jared Macari, Eric Regez, Special Education  Summer School Teachers: Mary McIntire-Belter, Kristi Hendershott, Rosalind Strong, Amy Wenzelman, Rachel  McElroy, Anya Bauer, Kathy Gorecki, as recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, 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 Hires of: Gabriella  Longtin (Summer Crew), HIS Summer School Paraprofessionals: Suzanne Dohe, Kelly Tobey, Special Education Paraprofessionals: Tim McElroy, as recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, 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 Extra-Curricular Appointments of: A.  George Macias (Volunteer Asst. Football Coach), Kyle Peters (Volunteer Asst. Football Coach), Tyler Jones (Volunteer  Asst. Football Coach), Tim McElroy (Assistant (Freshmen) Boys Basketball – pd – HHS), Drew Boudreau (Assistant  Boys Basketball – pd – HHS), Eric Grider (Assistant Football Coach – pd – HHS) Mike Frey (Gr 7 Boys Basketball Coach  – pd – LMS), Brant Partain (Assistant Football Coach – pd – HHS – PENDING if we have a Freshmen Team), as  recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, 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 Consolidated District Plan, as  recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, 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 declare district owned property as surplus, as  recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye. 

Ayes 6 Nays 0

There was a discussion regarding future projects list.  

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Reick to approve district insurance for Property, Inland  Marine, General Liability, Educators Legal Liability, Automobile, Excess Liability and Crime coverages to Glatfelter  Public Practice/National Union Fire Ins. Co. for the amount of $196,113, as recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers,  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 district insurance for Cyber Liability  insurance coverage to Node International/National Specialty Ins. Co. for the amount of $2,274, as recommended. J.  Hastings, aye; J. Powers, 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 district insurance for Catastrophic Student  Insurance coverage to Axis Accident and Health for the amount of $2,375, as recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J.  Powers, J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye. 

Ayes 6 Nays 0 

A motion was made D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Reick to approve district insurance for Workmans’s  Compensation coverage to Illinois Public Risk Fund for the amount of $145,359, as recommended. J. Hastings, aye;  J. Powers, 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 School District Treasurer for the 2022- 2023 fiscal year: Britney Page, as recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, 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 renewal/issuance of Treasurer’s and  Assistant Treasurer’s Bonds for: Britney Page ($1M) (New), Carissa Livingston ($1M) (Renewal) and Kristin Milligan  ($10M) (New), as recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, 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 award bid for financing for bus purchase to State  Bank of Herscher for 2.85% Fixed APY, as recommended. J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers, J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D.  Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye. 

Ayes 6 Nays 0 

Other: None. 

Old Business 

Other: None 

Adjournment 

A motion at 7:41 pm to adjourn was made by J. Hastings and was seconded by J. Reick. J. Hastings, aye; J. Powers,  J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye. 

Ayes 6 Nays 0 

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