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Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 Board of Education met Oct. 11.

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. President Bud Petry, with the following Board members and administrators present: Mrs. Rachel Hurliman, Mrs. Kristina Phelan, Mr. Jason Edelman, Mr. Brent Neukomm, Mr. Mark Wilkening, and Mr. Bud Petry; Dr. Daniel S. Hylbert, superintendent; Mrs. Wendy Niebuhr, K-5 principal; Mr. Mark Portwood, Jr/Sr High principal; and Mrs. Kelly Swalls, board secretary.

APPROVAL of AGENDA

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

APPROVAL of CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

Mr. Edelman made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to approve the recommended action ON THE FOLLOWING Consent Agenda Items as presented: IV. Minutes; V.B. Payroll; IX.B.1. and Review of Closed Session Minutes. Vote: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mr. Wilkening, aye; Mr. Petry, aye; Mrs. Hurliman, aye; and Mrs. Phelan, aye. Motion carried.

APPROVAL of MINUTES

Mr. Edelman made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETINGS AS PRESENTED. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

FINANCIAL REPORTS and PAYMENT of BILLS / PAYROLL

Mr. Wilkening made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Hurliman to approve the bills for the month of OCTOBER as presented: Education Fund, $238,810.84; Operations and Maintenance Fund, $14,140.81; Transportation Fund, $12,740.45; Social Security Fund, $5,320.22; and Tort Immunity, $4,460.00. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mr. Wilkening, aye; Mr. Petry, aye; Mrs. Hurliman, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Edelman, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Edelman made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to approve the payroll for the month of OCTOBER in the amount of $170,243.22. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Wilkening, aye; Mr. Petry, aye; Mrs. Hurliman, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Edelman, aye; and Mr. Neukomm, aye. Motion carried.

HEARING of DELEGATIONS

No public comment during hearing of delegations.

COMMUNICATIONS

There were no communications given to the board.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

There were no committee reports given to the board.

REPORT FROM PRINCIPALS

Mrs. Wendy Neibuhr spoke to the board regarding the K-5 Open House on September 27th. Teachers reported that a majority of parents attended in each classroom. It included the PTO Kickoff and Beginning Band signups. The Wildcat Walk Fundraiser was held on September 30th. Approximately, one hundred students had walkers join them. Students were given sunglasses for the walk, and they had a popsicle, bubbles, and music during the walk. The community raised $16,266. Parents have started volunteering their time for extra eyes, ears, and hands at elementary lunch and recess. The book fair is being held this week to coincide with parent-teacher conferences.

Mr. Mark Portwood Jr/Sr High principal spoke to the board regarding the school’s new cell phone policy. Beginning with the 2nd quarter on Monday, October 17th high school students will not be allowed to have their cell phones in their possession during instructional time including study halls. The students may still use their phones before school, after school, during lunch, and during passing periods. This rule will be enforced by all teachers in all classes. The students will be required to put their cell phones in a numbered calculator holder. Our goal is to reduce the distractions caused by these devices so that all students will have a higher quality education experience. Also, Mr. Portwood stated that next week new smart boards are being installed and that parent- teacher conferences are this week.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Mr. Edelman made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to DECLARE THE FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: April 11, 2022; and the following CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES TO REMAIN CLOSED TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC INTEREST OR THE PRIVACY OF AN INDIVIDUAL: March 26, 1984; August 1, 1994; December 19, 1994; January 16, 1995; February 20, 1995; March 20, 1995; June 20, 1996; August 19, 1996; September 16, 1996; October 21, 1996; September 15, 1997; January 21, 2002; May 17, 2004; June 21, 2004; July 19, 2004; August 30, 2004; September 20, 2004; November 15, 2004; December 20, 2004; January 17, 2005; February 21, 2005; March 21, 2005; May 16, 2005; September 19, 2005; April 24, 2006; July 17, 2006; September 11, 2006; October 16, 2006; December 18, 2006; March 17, 2008; March 16, 2009; September 7, 2010; September 20, 2010; December 19, 2011; August 20, 2012; February 12, 2013; December 16, 2013; January 27, 2014; February 10, 2014; February 24, 2014; and June 16, 2014; January 26, 2015; February 23, 2015; May 18, 2015; and June 15, 2015; October 19, 2015; December 14, 2015; December 29, 2015; January 25, 2016; February 22, 2016; March 21, 2016; April 18, 2016; June 20, 2016; August 15, 2016; April 16, 2018; July 12, 2018; March 15, 2021; April 26, 2021; May 17, 2021; and May 16, 2022. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Petry, aye; Mrs. Hurliman, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; and Mr. Wilkening, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Edelman made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm, to DESTROY THE FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION AUDIO RECORDINGS AS ALLOWED BY SECTION 2.06C OF THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT: None. Discussion. Vote: Mrs. Hurliman, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mr. Wilkening, aye; and Mr. Petry, aye. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Neukomm made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:16 P.M. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

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