Monday, May 19, 2025 5:30 PM Central

Robinson CUSD#2 Board of Education
Meeting
Monday, May 19, 2025 5:30 PM Central
Robinson CUSD#2 District Office
1301 North Allen Street
Robinson, IL 62454

 

Dr. Mike Elliott II: Present
Jamie Knoblett: Present
Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Present
Mr. Roston Rich: Present
Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Present
Mr. Bill Sandiford: Present
Mr. Dan Strauch: Present
Present: 7.

  1. Call to Order and Pledge
    The meeting was called to order at 5:30 P.M.

  2. Roll Call and Recognition of Guests
    Kyle Klier - Superintendent
    Jason Stark - WES Principal
    Bob Coffman - LGS Principal
    Craig Beals - NMS Principal
    Beau Belt - NMS Assistant Principal
    Jamie Schultz - RHS Principal
    Matt Music - RHS Assistant Principal
    Jamie Rains - Special Services Director

    OTHERS ATTENDING:

    Allison Reinoehl - School Board Secretary
    Susan Trimble - CUSD #2 Treasurer
    Gary Oxford / Tahnee Dunlap- CUSD #2 Bookkeeper
    Randy Harrison - News Media
    Kasey Robinson - CUTEA Representative
    Scott Burge - Farnsworth
    Stephanie Dean - guest
    Brooke Stuart - guest

  3. III. Public Comments and CUTEA Comments
    Public: None
    CUTEA: Wanted to make a comment on the CTE courses. They fully support the expansion of
    CTE courses. Would like the board to consider staffing, space, tools, and other support this
    would need.

  4. Consent Agenda
    Motion to approve all items as presented in the consent agenda. This motion, made by Sandiford
    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
    1. Approval of Minutes
    2. Payroll and Bill List
    3. Financial Reports
    4. Attendance Reports
    5. Old Business
    6. New Business
      1. Approval of the Leo V. Meadows Scholarship Winners: Victoria McMillan and Jevan Wampler.
    7. Personnel
      1. Employments
      2. Transfers
      3. Resignations
      4. Retirements
      5. Leaves of Absence

  5. Old Business
    1. Discussion of additional CTE/Vocational course offerings as presented at the April Board of Education meeting.

  6. New Business
    1. VI.a. Review and consideration of approval of District Library Policy.
      Motion to approve District Library Policy. This motion, made by Strauch and seconded by Rich, Carried.
      Mr. Bill Sandiford: Abstain (With Conflict), 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: 0, Abstain (With Conflict): 1
    2. Consideration of approval of amendment to the Athletic Training Services Agreement between Crawford Hospital District and Community Unit School District No. 2
      Motion to approve amendment to the Athletic Training Services Agreement between Crawford Memorial Hospital and Robinson CUSD#2. This motion, made by Elliott and seconded by Rosborough, Carried.
      Mr. Bill Sandiford: Abstain (With Conflict), 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: 0, Abstain (With Conflict): 1
    3. Discussion regarding the tentative FY2025 Amended Budget.
    4. Discussion and consideration of approval of bid award for Washington Elementary Early Childhood construction project.
      Motion to approve bid for WES construction project. This motion, made by Sandiford and seconded by Rich, 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

  7. Closed Session
    Motion to go into closed session. This motion, made by Sandiford 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
    1. Discussions concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2.
    2. Discussion regarding the employment, compensation, discipline, or dismissal of specific employees. 5 ILCS 120/2.
      Motion to return into open session. 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

  8. Administrator Reports and Board Vision & Goals Updates
    Klier: parking lot is still in process between RHS and Special Services. But should finish up after school lets out. Chiller at RHS is in place and functional. The roof at WES has been patched and
    the seal that the roofing company should be under warranty and waiting for them update us on that.
    LGS: class picnics will be taking place this week. Two teachers retiring this year - Slaughter and Treadway.
    WES: Damage done to sky lights with the hail storm from previous week. Track and Field Day with K-2 and a Fun Day for the students finishing out the year. Tomorrow (5/20) last day for preschool and kindergarten. Screenings for kindergarten will take place for those teachers to finish out the year for them.
    NMS: Beals thanks Belt and Music for the attendance incentive program for students. 5/20 will be 8th grade recognition. Sectional track meet on Saturday had some rough conditions with weather. Looking forward to those that went on to State. Belt commented on fourth quarter attendance being remarkable with students attending.
    RHS: Spring sports in session and moving into post season. Girls track is being represented in multiple events. Lots of scholarships were given out at Seniors Night.87 graduates walked the stage. One employee retiring, Janelle.
    Rains: compliment on graduation that it was all very nice

  9. Adjourn
    Motion to adjourn. This motion, made by Rosborough 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 7:09 P.M.