Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Robinson CUSD#2 Board of Education
Meeting
Tuesday, April 22, 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
    Nicole Wilson - CUSD #2 Bookkeeper
    Gary Oxford - CUSD #2 Bookkeeper
    Tahnee Dunlap - CUSD #2 Bookkeeper
    Randy Harrison - News Media
    Kasey Robinson - CUTEA Representative
    Scott Burge - Farnsworth
    Resa Shaner
    Amy Stone
    Kala Will
    Colt Poettker
    Scott Albright

  3. Public Comments and CUTEA Comments
    CUTEA: In the month of March, 3 of our 4 schools had state testing and CUTEA wanted to acknowledge the IT Coordinators and thank them for all their hard work. Public Comments: Amy Stone wanted to point out that on the agenda item for property tax abatement it is for Robinson licensed child care centers. Wanted to give more info on the tax abatement before the board voted on it.

  4. Consent Agenda
    Motion to approve all items as presented in the consent agenda. 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
    1. Approval of Minutes
    2. Payroll and Bill List
    3. Financial Reports
    4. Attendance Reports
    5. Old Business
    6. New Business
      1. Consider approval to increase the rate of pay for middle school sports officials from $75 to $90. This rate is a "per night" rate.
      2. Authorize Superintendent to prepare amended budget for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. IV.f.3. Authorize Superintendent to begin preparation of the tentative budget for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year.
    7. Personnel
      1. Employments
      2. Transfers
      3. Resignations
      4. Retirements
      5. Leaves of Absence

  5. Old Business

  6. New Business
    1. Discussion and consideration of approval of a resolution for abatement of property taxes for child care centers in Crawford County.
      Motion to table discussion of a resolution for abatement of property taxes for child care centers in Robinson. This motion, made by Sandiford and seconded by Rosborough, Carried.
      Mr. Dan Strauch: Nay, 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: 1
      Mr. Dan Strauch: Nay
    2. Discussion and consideration of approval of amendment to the RHS Course Book regarding FCS course offerings.
      Motion to approve amendment to the RHS Course Book regarding FCS course offerings. This motion, made by Sandiford 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
    3. Presentation by Mr. Albright and Mr. Poettker regarding expansion of CTE courses.

  7. Closed Session

  8. Administrator Reports and Board Vision & Goals Updates
    Klier: Construction update - parking lot on Highland is in process. Looking to resurface in June it will be tied into RHS parking. Chiller getting replaced at RHS, still have a few hook-up issues. Introduced Tahnee working at Central Office.
    Burge: WES bids due May 1st. Asked if the board would like to add an extension to bids because a few construction companies have asked for it. The board approved to push the extension to May 8.
    WES: Preschool screenings are happening for next school year. The last school day for kindergarten and preschool will be May 20. This date meets all requirements for those two programs. Kindergarten screenings will start after that. May 16 Fun Day for students.
    LGS: Testing went great. 5th grade is finishing up the science portion. The LGS track meet will be Monday, April 28. Thanked Mr. Poettker and his students for helping with things around the school.
    NMS: 8th grade recognition will be May 20. Spring concert May 1. Musical May 2 and 3. Attendance has been strong this past quarter. Impressed with staff and students with state testing at their school
    RHS: Brain Games and ACES competing at State. Wanted to thank Mrs. Oxford for the countless hours she put in for state testing. Very impressed with all the teachers helping. Spring sports under way. Two students placed in Indoor Track.
    Rains: Had an interesting opportunity with students from Jamaica who were able to observe in classrooms of students on the spectrum.

  9. Adjourn Motion to adjourn. This motion, made by Sandiford 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 6:40 P.M.