Robinson CUSD#2 Board of Education
Meeting
Monday, June 24, 2024 5:30 PM Central
Meeting
Monday, June 24, 2024 5:30 PM Central
Robinson CUSD#2 District Office
1301 North Allen Street
Robinson, IL 62454
1301 North Allen Street
Robinson, IL 62454
- Call to Order and Pledge
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 P.M. - Roll Call and Recognition of Guests
Josh Quick - Superintendent
Jason Stark - WES Principal
Craig Beals - NMS Principal
Bob Coffman - RHS Assistant Principal
Jamie Rains - Special Services Director
OTHERS ATTENDING:
Allison Reinoehl - School Board Secretary
Susan Trimble - CUSD #2 Treasurer
Angie Elliott - CUSD#2 Bookkeeper
Gary Oxford - CUSD#2 Bookkeeper
Kyle Klier - Director of Student & Instructional Services
Randy Harrison - News Media
Sarah Hemrich - CUTEA Representative
Scott Burge - Farnsworth - Consent Agenda
Motion to approve all items as presented in the consent agenda. This motion, made by Murphy and seconded by Strauch, Carried.
Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea, Mr. Dan Strauch: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0- Approval of Minutes
- Payroll and Bill List
- Financial Reports
- Attendance Reports
- New Business
- Consideration and approval of Lincoln Elementary School student handbook for 2024-2025 school year
- Resolution to Permanently Transfer Interest from Debt Service (Tech Loan Repayment) to Education Fund
- Resolution to Permanently Transfer Interest from Debt Service (2014 Working Cash Bonds) to Education Fund
- Resolution authorizing an inter-fund loan from the Working Cash Fund to the Social Security Fund
- Resolution to close and re-open revolving fund accounts for the new fiscal year
- Consideration and approval of student fees for 2024-2025
- Consideration and approval of cafeteria prices for 2024-2025
- Consideration and approval of the annual contract with CCHD
- Bi-annual review of closed session minutes
- Approval of proposed regular Board of Education Meeting dates and times for 2024-2025
- Personnel
- Retirements
- Employments
- Resignations
- Leaves of Absence
- Public Comments and CUTEA Comments
CUTEA: Wishes Mr. Quick well on his next chapter.
Public: None - Old Business
- Consideration and approval of the amended FY24 district budget
Motion to approve the amended FY24 budget as presented. This motion, made by Rich and seconded by Knoblett, Carried.
Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea, Mr. Dan Strauch: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
- Consideration and approval of the amended FY24 district budget
- New Business
- Resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $13,500,000 General Obligation School Bonds for the purpose of paying claims against the District, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof.
Motion to approve the resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $13,500,000 General Obligation School Bonds for the purpose of paying claims against the District, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof. This motion, made by Rich and seconded by Murphy, Carried.
Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea, Mr. Dan Strauch: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0 - Consideration and approval of the athletic handbook for 2024-2025
Motion to approve the athletic and activities handbook revisions for the 2024-2025 school year. This motion, made by Strauch and seconded by Knoblett, Carried.
Mr. Bill Sandiford: Nay, Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Dan Strauch: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 1
Mr. Bill Sandiford: Nay - Consideration of pay recommendation for employees not in the bargaining unit
Motion to approve the 2024-2025 pay recommendation for employees not included in the bargaining unit. This motion, made by Rosborough and seconded by Knoblett, Carried.
Dr. Mike Elliott II: Abstain (With Conflict), Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea, Mr. Dan Strauch: Yea
Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Abstain (With Conflict): 1 - Consideration and approval of commercial insurance bids for FY25
Motion to approve the second lowest proposal in the commercial insurance package summary. This motion, made by Rich and seconded by Elliott, Carried.
Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea, Mr. Dan Strauch: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
- Resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $13,500,000 General Obligation School Bonds for the purpose of paying claims against the District, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof.
- Closed Session
- Discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body... [5ILCS120/2.(c) 1]
Motion to go into closed session. This motion, made by Murphy and seconded by Knoblett, Carried.
Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea, Mr. Dan Strauch: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
Motion to return to open session. This motion made by Elliott and seconded by Knoblett. Carried.
Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea, Mr. Dan Strauch: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
- Discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body... [5ILCS120/2.(c) 1]
- Personnel
- Seperation and Resignation of Victoria McDonald as RHS Principal effective 6/30/24.
Motion to accept separation and resignation agreement made by Straugh and seconded by Rosborough, Carried.
Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea, Mr. Dan Strauch: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0 - Motion to name Jamie Schultz as Interim Principal at RHS effective 7/1/24.
Motion made by Strauch and seconded by Elliott, Carried.
Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea, Mr. Dan Strauch: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
- Seperation and Resignation of Victoria McDonald as RHS Principal effective 6/30/24.
- Administrator Reports and Board Vision & Goals Updates
Scott (Farnsworth) - security project is almost finished. NMS needs the window for the vestibule but that is moving along. FCS classroom under ground work is being done this week and they are on schedule. LGS elevator equipment was delayed but should be here on 7/1 just need background checks for crew. Prek addition will have some options for the committee to review. Scott thanks Josh for working together and well wishes.
Beals speaking on behalf of the admin team thanking Josh for his time and dedication to the district. - Adjourn
Motion to adjourn. This motion, made by Murphy and seconded by Knoblett, Carried.
Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea, Mr. Dan Strauch: Yea
Yea: 7, Nay: 0
The meeting adjourned at 6:33 P.M.