Monday, May 20, 2024

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 5:32 P.M.
   
   
2. Roll Call and Recognition of Guests
   Josh Quick - Superintendent
   Jason Stark - WES Principal
   Kathy Bemont - LGS Principal
   Craig Beals - NMS Principal
   Bob Coffman - RHS Assistant Principal
   Jamie Rains - Special Services Director
   Tara Apple - RHS Athletic 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
   Michael Elliott III
   Bill and Jessica from OPAA
   Scott Burge - Farnsworth
   Holly Gallagher
   Karly Smith
   Abby Chipman
   Jennifer Mckee
   Chad Brown
   
   
3. Consent Agenda
   Motion to approve all items as presented in the consent agenda. 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
   
   
   1. Approval of Minutes
   2. Payroll and Bill List
   3. Financial Reports
   4. Attendance Reports
   5. New Business
      1. Review and approval of the Consolidated District Plan for FY25
      2. Approval of Meadows Scholarship winners
   6. Personnel
      1. Employments
      2. Transfers
      3. Resignations
         
         
4. Public Comments and CUTEA Comments
   CUTEA -
   Hemrich said CUTEA is thankful the new contract is being finalized. Also wanted to appreciate and recognize Kathy Bemont on her upcoming retirement.
   
   Public Comments -
   Elliott wanted to let the school board know that JFL is upset regarding a conversation that they may no longer get to use the field at NMS despite an agreement made years ago.
   
   Brown introduced the new Boys and Girls club director and gave the update that he is getting trained. New director is previously from California.
   
   
5. Public Hearing
   1. Public hearing concerning the intent of the Board of Education of the District to sell $13,500,000 Funding Bonds for the purpose of paying claims against the District
      Motion to adjourn the public hearing. This motion, made by Elliott 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
      
      
6. New Business
   1. Consideration and approval of a Food Service Management Contract for FY25
      Motion to approve a food service management contract with Opaa Food Management for the 24-25 school year. This motion, made by Strauch 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
      
      
   2. Consideration and approval of a contract with CUTEA for 2024-2027
      Motion to approve the collective bargaining agreement with CUTEA effective August 1, 2024-July 31, 2027. 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
      
      
   3. Presentation of the FY24 preliminary amended budget Motion to post the preliminary amended budget and schedule a budget hearing for 5:15PM on Monday, June 24, 2024. This motion, made by Knoblett 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
      
      
   4. Discussion of board member appointment to Athletic Handbook Committee.
      
      
   5. Resolution setting forth and describing in detail claims heretofore authorized and allowed for proper school purposes which are presently outstanding and unpaid, declaring the intention to issue $13,500,000 bonds for the purpose of paying claims against the District and directing that notice of such intention be published as provided by law.
      Motion to adopt the resolution setting forth and describing in detail claims heretofore authorized and allowed for proper school purposes which are presently outstanding and unpaid, declaring the intention to issue $13,500,000 bonds for the purpose of paying claims against Community Unit School District Number 2, Crawford County, Illinois, and directing that notice of such intention be published as provided by law. This motion, made by Rich 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
      
      
7. Closed Session
   1. 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 Rich 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 return to open session. This motion made by Murphy 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
      
      
8. Personnel
   1. Possible action to employ staff
      Directed Board President to negotiate Superintendent contract. This motion, made by Strauch 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
      
      Directed Board President to negotiate Assistant Superintendent contract. This motion made by Rosborough 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
      
      
9. Administrator Reports and Board Vision & Goals Updates
   LGS Elevator project getting started this week. The elevator itself will be here in June and wrapped up this summer.
   RHS FCS - June 10 start date and end mid/late October.
   Security project - wrapping up with buildings. NMS secure entrance is that last portion with mid June - July seeing the main portion of work.
   Preschool project - have a meeting to choose which option would be the best for that project. Roof/skylights at WES - 6 skylights getting replaced above the gym.
   
   
10. 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 7:38 P.M.