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Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 Board of Education met Aug. 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 7:01 p.m. by President Kristina Phelan, with the following Board members and administrators present: Mr. Trent Kaeb; Mr. Jason Edelman; Mr. Brent Neukomm; Mrs. Bethany Dodd; Mrs. Kristina Phelan; Ms. Tori Legan; Mrs. Bret Neukomm; Dr. Daniel S. Hylbert, superintendent; Mrs. Wendy Niebuhr, grades K-5 principal; Mrs. Rachel Hurliman, grades 6-12 principal; and Mrs. Kelly Swalls, board secretary.

APPROVAL of AGENDA

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Mr. Edelman to APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH

Vic Zimmerman made a presentation reviewing the superintendent survey results.

Mr. Neukomm made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Dodd to APPROVE THE SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY, WITH BOARD REQUESTED CHANGES, PREPARED BY THE ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS (IASB). Discussion. Vote: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mr. Kaeb, aye; and Mrs. Phelan, aye. Motion carried.

HEARING of DELEGATIONS

Todd Kaeb made a presentation to the board regarding purchasing a plot of property from the school. The dimensions of the property would be approximately 102’x170’ for a sum of $25,000. He agreed to pay surveying costs, plot costs, legal costs, and closing costs. The purpose of the land purchase is to make the new Dollar General accessible by golf cart. The board will look over the presentation and next month vote on a decision.

APPROVAL of CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

Mr. Edelman made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kaeb to APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS PRESENTED: IV. Minutes and Executive Meeting Minutes; VII.B. Payroll; XI.A. Approval of Bus Routes; and XI.B Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy Changes. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Kaeb, aye; Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; and Mrs. Neukomm, aye; and Mrs. Phelan, aye. Motion carried.

APPROVAL of MINUTES

Mr. Edelman made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kaeb to APPROVE THE MINUTES AND EXECUTIVE MEETING MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

FINANCIAL REPORTS and PAYMENT of BILLS / PAYROLL

Mr. Edelman made the motion, seconded by Mr. Neukomm to APPROVE THE BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST AS PRESENTED: Education Fund, $136,736.61; Operations and Maintenance Fund, $141,746.82; Transportation Fund, $2,188.60; IMRF/Soc. Sec. Fund, $6,054.62 and Tort Immunity, $4,192.63. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Edelman made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kaeb to APPROVE THE PAYROLL FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST IN THE AMOUNT OF $188,828.28. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Kaeb, aye; Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; and Mrs. Phelan, aye. Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS

The following communications were received: Letter of interest from Alexandra Kaeb as a paraprofessional. FOIA request from Rylan Klatt and Dr. Hylbert’s Response. Illinois Policy Institute Letter on Fair Share

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Finance Committee

The Budget Hearing will be held at 6:50 p.m. prior to the regular September 16th board meeting. Also, at the September school board meeting, a representative from the school’s audit firm, Russell Leigh & Associates, will be present to discuss the recent audit.

Negotiations & Personnel Committee

Mrs. Neukomm made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Dodd to APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL 30 DAYS OF PAY FOR CHELSEA SAMET AS THE SECOND AG EDUCATION TEACHER AT A PER DIEM RATE OF $214.58 TO COVER SUMMER WORK COMPLETED FOLLOWING THE END OF THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL TERM. A PORTION OF THE COST FOR THE ADDITIONAL PAY WILL COME FROM ADDITIONAL STATE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION GRANT MONEY WITH THE REMAINDER BEING COVERED THROUGH A DONATION BY THE FFA AG ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Kaeb, aye; and Mr. Edelman, aye. Motion carried.

Ms. Legan made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kaeb to APPROVE THE EMPLOYMENT OF ALEXANDRA KAEB AS A FULL-TIME PARAPROFESSIONAL FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL TERM AT A BEGINNING HOURLY RATE OF PAY EQUALING $15.00. Discussion. Vote: Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mr. Kaeb, aye Mr. Edelman, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; and Mr. Neukomm, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Neukomm to APPROVE A STIPEND FOR JR. HIGH ASSISTANT TRACK COACH TO ALIGN TO THE STIPEND PAID IN THE CURRENT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR JR. HIGH ASSISTANT BASEBALL. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Kaeb, aye; Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; and Mrs. Neukomm, aye; and Mrs. Phelan, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Neukomm made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Dodd to TRANSFER THE EMPLOYMENT OF AIMEE MCCURRY BACK TO K-5 ELEMENTARY SELF-CONTAINED TEACHER FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL TERM. THE DISTRICT WILL ADVERTISE FOR ANOTHER ELEMENTARY TEACHER DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL TERM IN THE HOPES OF MOVING MRS. MCCURRY BACK TO THE MATH INTERVENTIONIST POSITION FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL TERM. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Kaeb, aye; Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; and Mrs. Neukomm, aye; and Mrs. Phelan, aye. Motion carried.

Mr. Kaeb made the motion, seconded by Ms. Legan to EMPLOY SUNITA RUEB AS SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST TO WORK UP TO TWO DAYS PER WEEK WITH A 5% INCREASE IN PAY ($393.61 PER DAY) FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL TERM. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Kaeb, aye; Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; and Mrs. Neukomm, aye; and Mrs. Phelan, aye. Motion carried.

REPORT FROM PRINCIPALS

Mrs. Niebuhr, Elementary K-5 principal, said that the elementary back to school night was held tonight from 6:00-7:00. Students were able to drop off supplies and meet their teacher. The PTO surprised teachers with an update to the elementary lounge over the summer. Brandy Kaeb headed the project with the assistance of Beth Dodd. Both Brandy and Beth painted in the lounge along with Gail Redeker, Jen Feuchtenberger, and Noah Dodd. I believe Trent assisted in the project. Brice Breymeyer played an integral role in the deconstruction of the room, and Denny Walder constructed the trim around the windows.

Mrs. Rachel Hurliman, HS/JH principal, said that sports are in full swing and the first day of school is tomorrow. She asked the board for guidance on whether homeschooled students can pay class dues to participate in prom and senior trip. She also thanked the summer workers for everything they have done to make the school look amazing. She also thanked the PTO and Cultra Nursery for the landscaping around the Cissna Park sign.

Mrs. Dodd made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kaeb to ADOPT FACULTY/STAFF HANDBOOK FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR AS PRESENTED. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Kaeb, aye; Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; and Mrs. Neukomm, aye; and Mrs. Phelan, aye. Motion carried.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Mr. Edelman made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kaeb to APPROVE THE REGULAR BUS ROUTES FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL TERM AS FOLLOWS: THREE ROUTES TRANSPORTING STUDENTS BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

Mr. Edelman made the motion, seconded by Mr. Kaeb to APPROVE THE BOARD POLICY CHANGES AS RECOMMENDED BY PRESS AS WELL AS THE REQUIRED POLICIES FOR BULLING, TITLE 1, AND ATTENDANCE AND TRUANCY. Discussion. Vote: Mr. Edelman, aye; Mr. Neukomm, aye; Mrs. Dodd, aye; Ms. Legan, aye; Mrs. Phelan, aye; Mrs. Neukomm, aye; and Mr. Kaeb, aye. Motion carried.

PRESS POLICIES

• 2:40 Board Member Qualifications

• 2:150-AP Superintendent Committees

• 2:170-AP Qualification Based Selection

• 2:250-E1 Written Request for District Public Records

• 2:250-E2 Immediately Available District Public Records and Web-Posted Reports

• 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure

• 2:260-AP1 Guidelines for Investigating Complaints Filed Under Policy 2:260

• 2:260 AP2 Nondiscrimination Coordinator and Complaint Manager

• 2:265 Title IX Grievance Procedure

• 2:265 AP1 Title IX Response

• 2:65 AP2 Formal Title IX Complaint Grievance Process

• 2:265-E Title IX Glossary of Terms

• 2:270 Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, and National Origin Prohibited

• 2:270-AP Prevention and Response Program for Complaints of Discrimination and Harassment Based on Race, Color, and national Origin

• 4:165 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors

• 4:190 Targeted School Violence Prevention Program

• 4:190-AP1 Targeted School Violence Prevention Program Resources

• 4:90-AP1, E1 Targeted School Violence Prevention Program Resources

• 4:190-AP2 Threat Assessment Team (TAT)

• 4:190-AP2,E1 Principals of Threat Assessment

• 4:90-AP2,E2 Threat Assessment Documentation

• 4:90-AP2,E3 Threat Assessment Key Areas and Questions

• 4:490-AP2,E4 Responding to Types of Threats

• 4:190-AP2,E5 Threat Assessment Case Management Strategies

• 4:190-AP2,E6 Targeted School Violence Prevention and Threat Assessment Education

• 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment

• 5:10-AP Workplace Accommodations for Nursing Mothers

• 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited

• 5:90-AP1 Coordination with Children’s Advocacy Center

• 5:100 Staff Development Program

• 5:120 Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest

• 5:300 Schedules and Employment Year

• 6:60-AP1 Comprehensive Health Education Program

• 6:120-AP1 Special Education Procedures Assuring the Implementation of Comprehensive Programming for Children with Disabilities

• 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities

• 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited

• 7:20-AP Harassment of Students Prohibited

• 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment

• 7:180-AP1 Prevention Identification, Investigation, and Response to Bullying

• 7:180-AP, E1 Resource Guide for Bullying Prevention

• 7:180-AP,E5 Report Form for Bullying

• 7:180-AP1,E7 Response to Bullying

• 7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited

• 7:190,E2 Student Handbook Checklist

MANDATED POLICIES – Reviewed Every 2-5 Years

1. Bullying Prevention

2. Title I Programs

3. Attendance and Truancy

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Edelman made the motion, seconded by Ms. Legan to ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:21 P.M. Discussion. Vote: Ayes, all. Motion carried.

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