Kankakee Times

Herscher Community Unit School District 2 Board met June 20.

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 J. Reick and was seconded by D. Ruder. P. Daly, aye; J. Hastings, aye; J. Reick, aye; L. Rewerts, aye; D. Ruder, aye; S. Sullivan, aye.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

J. Powers entered the meeting at 6:56 p.m.

A motion at 7:00 pm to come out of closed session was made by J. Reick and was seconded by D. Ruder. Ayes 7 Nays 0

The regular meeting was called to order at 7:01 pm by Board President S. Sullivan. Roll Call: P. Daly, 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

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Reick to approve the items on the Consent Agenda: A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

May 91, 2022 @ 6:30 p.m. – Regular/Closed Session

May 9, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m. – Regular/Open Session

B. Treasurer’s Report / Balance Sheet

C. Approval of Bills, Salaries and Investments totaling $_28,812,258.61

This figure includes $1,707,414.82 in regular bills (including addendums), $1,331,468.44 in payroll/ benefits and $25,773,375.35 in investments.

(Addendums totaled = $414,851.03)

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

E. Approval of Annual Resolution regarding Hazardous Bus Routes

F. Approval of Membership Renewal – IASB for 2022-2023

G. Approval of Leave Requests - none

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

B. FOIA Report

C. Overnight Trip Update

D. Report regarding KACC – J. Reick

E. Procurement Committee Update – D. Ruder

F. Other

New Business

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the Certified Retirement Notice of Rhonda Arseneau (HIS Gr 3 Teacher eff. end of 2026-2027SY), Jodi Martin (LMS Gr 8 Math Teacher eff. end of 2026-2027SY) and Hollie Schott-Lovell (HIS Gr 4 Teacher eff. end of 2026-2027 SY), 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 Certified Resignations of Jeff Horger (HHS Spanish eff. end of the 21-22SY), Christine Beckman (LMS ELA eff end of 21-22SY) and Karol Domalik (HHS Band Director eff end of the 21-22SY), 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 Certified Hire of Austin Headrick (LMS Gr 6 PE PENDING Licensure), 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 the Certified Hire of Jillian Wulff (LMS Gr 6 STEM), 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 Certified Hire of Barbara Schwark (HIS Summer School) 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 the Certified Hire of April Richey (HHS Special Ed Teacher), 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 Tracy Spohn (Parapro), eff. end of 21-22 SY, 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 the Non-Certified Hire of Paige McClintock as Bus Driver, 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 Extra-Curricular Appointments of: Austin Headrick (LMS Wrestling Coach-pd), Austin Headrick (HHS Assistant Football Coach-pd), Taylyn Paris (LMS Gr 7 Girls Basketball Coach-pd), Brian Dexter (LMS Soccer-pd), Mike Cann (HHS Girls Assistant Basketball Coach-pd), 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

Update was given regarding HIS School Improvement Plan – B. Miller

A motion was made D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Reick to approve the LMS and HHS coaches/sponsors for 2022-2023, 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 award the bid for fuel/diesel for 2022-2023 to Ken’s Oil Service (Forrest IL) for: Herscher Bus Garage (50,000 gallons of diesel) at $4.475/gal, Limestone Bus Garage (20,000 gallons of diesel) at $4.575/gal and Herscher Bus Garage (5,000 gallons of gasoline) at $3.92/gal, 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

First reading of Board Policy Manual additions/revisions per IASB Press Plus Issue 109.

A motion was made by D. Ruder and was seconded by J. Hastings to approve the RTO Reduction Plan, 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 D. Ruder to approve Intent to Purchase with Lion Electric (Channahon IL) for electric bus(es) pending funding, 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 MOU regarding Staggered Start/Dismissal times, 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

Other: Discussion regarding bullying policies.

Adjournment

A motion at 7:53 pm 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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