Monday, September 23, 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: Absent
Present: 6, Absent: 1.

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
   Matt Music - 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
   Randy Harrison - News Media
   Kasey Robinson - CUTEA Representative
   Julie Redman - ROE
   Tanner Keeler
   Scott Burge - Farnsworth Group
   Mike Vezzetti - Vezzetti Investments
   
   
3. Consent Agenda Motion to approve all items as presented in the consent agenda. This motion, made by Murphy and seconded by Rich, Carried.
   Mr. Dan Strauch: Absent, Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea
   Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
   1. Approval of Minutes
   2. Payroll and Bill List
   3. Financial Reports
   4. Attendance Reports
      
      
   5. Old Business
      1. Discussion and possible approval of Inter-Agency Agreement between Lawrence County Health Department and Community Unit School District #2 for behavioral health services. This is a long-standing agreement. Lawrence County Health Department uses space in our Special Services Building for their behavioral health services.
      2. Discussion and possible approval of the updated ACH/ODFI Originator Agreement with FRSB for our payroll processing.
         
         
   6. New Business
      
      1. Discussion and possible approval to apply for the 2024-2025 School Maintenance Grant.
         
         
   7. Personnel
      
      1. Employments
      2. Transfers
      3. Resignations
      4. Retirements
      5. Leaves of Absence
         
         
4. Public Comments and CUTEA Comments
   CUTEA: Off to a great school year and teachers are looking forward to a good school year
   Public: No comments
   
   
5. Old Business
   1. Discussion and possible approval of FY25 Budget for submission to ISBE.
      Motion to approve FY25 budget for submission to ISBE. This motion, made by Rich and seconded by Knoblett, Carried.
      Mr. Dan Strauch: Absent, Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea
      Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
      
      
6. New Business
   1. Discussion and possible approval of Tax Abatement Resolution for properties in new, expanded Enterprise Zone.
      Motion to approve Tax Abatement Resolution for properties in the new, expanded Enterprise Zone. This motion, made by Rich and seconded by Elliott, Carried.
      Mr. Dan Strauch: Absent, Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea
      Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
   2. Report and review by Mike Vezzetti with Vezzetti Investments regarding school district investment performance for FY24.
   3. Presentation by Scott Burge with Farnsworth Group on the Washington Elementary School PreK addition, HVAC improvement, and secure entry projects.
   4. Discussion and possible approval of RHS Drama Club field trip to University of Illinois for the Illinois High School Theatre Festival.
      Motion to approve RHS Drama Club field trip to University of Illinois for the Illinois High School Theatre Festival. This motion, made by Rich and seconded by Rosborough, Carried.
      Mr. Dan Strauch: Absent, Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea
      Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
      
      
7. Closed Session
   
   1. Discussion regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.
      Motion to go into closed session. This motion, made by Rich and seconded by Murphy, Carried.
      Mr. Dan Strauch: Absent, Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea
      Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
      
      Motion to go into open session. This motion, made by Rich and seconded by Elliott, Carried.
      Mr. Dan Strauch: Absent, Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea
      Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
      
      
8. Administrator Reports and Board Vision & Goals Updates
   RHS: Homecoming Week started today (9/23) the dance will be held on Saturday. Students having a good time.
   Overall attendance they have been fighting the sickness going around. Staff and students have good morale.
   
   NMS: Hosted a BMX show for the students and put on by Robinson Public Library Board. (A little talk on bullying, literacy, and lots of fun).
   Participating in with the Homecoming fun dress up days.
   Attendance trying to clean up the unexcused absences and the importance of parents calling in.
   
   Special Services: almost fully staffed. IEPS getting scheduled.
   
   LGS: Picture day this week. Started a recess before the day started and switched to grab and go breakfast so students could eat outside and play. Parent/Loved One Pancake Breakfast scheduled for 9/30.
   
   WES: First Community Night for Pre K and a nice kick off for the year. Author visit this week has been paid for by PTO and organized by Holly Gallagher.
   
   Building we are tearing down (extra building by Special Services on Highland) has a water leak.
   
   
   1. Update regarding the demolition of property on Highland Avenue. IX. Adjourn Motion to adjourn. This motion, made by Murphy and seconded by Rosborough, Carried.
      Mr. Dan Strauch: Absent, Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea
      Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Absent: 1
      
      The meeting adjourned at 7:23 P.M.