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Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 Board met Sept. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL to ORDER and ROLL CALL

The Board of Education of Cissna Park Community Unit District #6 was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Bud Petry, with the following Board members and administrators present: Mrs. Rachel Hurliman; Mrs. Kristina Phelan; Mr. Michael Kaeb; Mr. Jason Edelman; Mr. Brent Neukomm, Mr. Mark Wilkening; and Mr. Bud Petry; Dr. Daniel S. Hylbert, superintendent; Mr. Mark Portwood, grades 6-12 principal; Mrs. Wendy Niebuhr, grades K-5 principal; and Mrs. Kelly Swalls, board secretary.

APPROVAL of AGENDA

Mr. Neukomm made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to APPROVE THE AGENDA as presented. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

APPROVAL of CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Mr. Wilkening to approve the recommended action ON THE FOLLOWING Consent Agenda Items as presented: IV. Minutes; V.B. Payroll; and IX.B.1. Appoint Mrs. Wendy Niebuhr, K-5 Principal, as the District’s DCFS Liaison. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mr. Wilkening, aye; Mr. Petry, aye; Mrs. Hurliman, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

APPROVAL of MINUTES

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Mr. Wilkening to APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING AS PRESENTED. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

FINANCIAL REPORTS and PAYMENT of BILLS / PAYROLL

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Mr. Wilkening to approve the bills for the month of SEPTEMBER as presented: Education Fund, $148,601.86; Operations and Maintenance Fund, $45,253.26; Transportation Fund, $4,944.37; Tort Immunity, $23,071.39. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mr. Wilkening, aye; Mr. Petry, aye; Mrs. Hurliman, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Kaeb, aye; and Mr. Edelman, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Mr. Wilkening to approve the payroll for the month of SEPTEMBER in the amount of $167,437.97. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Wilkening, aye; Mr. Petry, aye; Mrs. Hurliman, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Kaeb, aye; Mr. Edelman, aye; and Mr. Neukomm, aye. Motion carried.

FISCAL YEAR 2022 AUDIT

Mr. Russ Leigh from Russell Leigh & Associates presented the Audit Report for FY2022. The audit was clean as usual with solid fund balances. The district once again attained Financial Recognition status, which is the highest recognition status given by the state.

Mr. Wilkening made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to APPROVE THE AUDITOR’S REPORT FOR FY22; AND TO DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FILE THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT WITH THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AS PRESENTED. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

HEARING of DELEGATIONS

Public comment:

Mrs. Donna Jean spoke regarding the need to replace the library’s air conditioning unit. In the last few years they have had to resort to adding dehumidifiers to prevent mold growth that could be harmful to their collection and patrons. The library strives to be a good steward of the space that holds over 26,000 books and has enjoyed a great relationship with the school for thirty years. She thanked the board for their continued support of the combined school/public library and for their thoughtful consideration of the proposed air handler and maintenance grant.

COMMUNICATIONS

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Building Committee

Mr. Neukomm made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to Approve the Purchase of the SchoolGuard Notification System at a one-time installation cost of $1,000 and annual subscription cost of $1,188 to be used for Armed Intruder/Active Shooter Situations. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mr. Wilkening, aye; Mr. Petry, aye; Mrs. Hurliman, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

Negotiations & Personnel

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Mr. Wilkening to APPOINT MRS. WENDY NIEBUHR, K-5 PRINCIPAL, AS THE DISTRICT’S LIAISON WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES) DCFS) PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF PUBLIC ACT 102-199. Vote: Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Kaeb, aye; Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mr. Wilkening, aye; Mr. Petry, aye; and Mrs. Hurliman, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to Authorize the Superintendent to Purchase a Used School Bus with a Cost not to exceed $88,508. Vote: Mrs. Phelan, nay; Mr. Kaeb, aye; Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mr. Wilkening, aye Mr. Petry, aye; and Mrs. Hurliman, aye. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM PRINCIPALS

Mrs Niebuhr spoke to the board about the kindergarten meet and greet. All parents came except two. She informed the board about an upcoming K-5 open house and Wildcat Walk.

Mr. Portwood informed the board of the ALICE training that would be taking place during the October teachers institute. Also, that Mrs Zanardelli would be taking students to a mental health summit. Finally, that the social emotional speaker at the assembly was fantastic.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Mr. Wilkening made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to ADOPT THE FOLLOWING BUDGET RESOLUTION: With the addition of $70,000 increase in the Transportation Fund Equipment Line Item.

BUDGET RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Cissna Park Community Unit School District No. 6, County of Iroquois, State of Illinois, caused to be prepared in tentative form a budget, and the Secretary of this Board has made thesame conveniently available to public inspection for at least thirty days prior to final action thereon; and

WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held as to such budget on the 19th day of September, 2022, notice of the hearing was given at least 30 days prior thereto as required by law, and all other legal requirements have been complied with;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Education of said District as follows:

SECTION I. That the fiscal year of this School District be and the same hereby is fixed and declared to be beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023.

SECTION II. That the following budget containing an estimate of amounts available in each Fund, separately, and of expenditures from each be and the same is hereby adopted as the budget of this School District for the said fiscal year.

SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption.

ADOPTED this 19th day of September, 2022.

ATTEST:

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President

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Secretary

Discussion. Vote: Mr. Kaeb, aye; Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mr. Wilkening, aye; Mr. Petry, aye; Mrs. Hurliman, aye; and Mrs. Phelan, aye. Motion carried.

CERTIFICATE

THIS is a true and complete copy of the Budget and Resolution adopted by the Board of Education of Cissna Park Community Unit School District No. 6 in the County of Iroquois, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023.

I HEREBY certify that the revenues, by source, shown for each fund of the taxing district in the attached certified copy of the budget and/or appropriation of the Cissna Park Community Unit School District No. 6 for the County of Iroquois, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023, are the revenues anticipated for Fiscal Year 2023.

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Wilkening made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:21 P.M.

Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

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