Monday, August 14, 2023

Dr. Mike Elliott II: Present
Jamie Knoblett: Present
Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Present
Mr. Roston Rich: Present
Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Present
Mr. Bill Sandiford: Absent
Mr. Dan Strauch: Present
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
   Josh Quick - Superintendent
   Jason Stark - WES Principal
   Kathy Bemont - LGS Principal
   Craig Beals - NMS Principal
   Andy Glosser - NMS Assistant Principal
   Victoria McDonald - RHS Principal
   Bob Coffman - RHS Assistant Principal
   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
   Randy Harrison - News Media
   Holly Gallagher - CUTEA Representative
   Scott Burge - Farnsworth Rep
   
   
3. Consent Agenda
   Motion to approve all items as presented in the consent agenda. This motion, made by Rich and seconded by Elliott, Carried.
   Mr. Bill Sandiford: Absent, 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, Absent: 1
   1. Approval of Minutes
   2. Payroll and Bill List
   3. Financial Reports
   4. Attendance Reports
   5. New Business
      
      1. School Bus Hazard Zone Resolution
      2. Resolution to Transfer Funds from Education to Debt Service
   6. Personnel
      
      1. Employments
      2. Transfers
      3. Resignations
      4. Retirements
      5. Leaves of Absence (Approved leave of absence pursuant to CUTEA 6.4)
         
         
4. Public Comments and CUTEA Comments
   Public Comments: None
   CUTEA: Sara Hemrich will be the new CUTEA president. Holly filled in this week for her.
   There are lots of teachers at school getting things ready.
   
   
5. Old Business
   
   1. Consideration and approval of the 23-24 Athletic Handbook
      Motion to approve the 23-24 RHS IHSA Sports and Activities Handbook. This motion, made by Strauch and seconded by Rich, Failed.
      Mr. Bill Sandiford: Absent, Dr. Mike Elliott II: Nay, Jamie Knoblett: Nay, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Nay, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mr. Dan Strauch: Yea
      Yea: 3, Nay: 3, Absent: 1
      Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mr. Dan Strauch: Yea
      Motion to approve the 23-24 RHS IHSA Sports and Activities Handbook with revision of consequences. This motion, made by Elliott and seconded by Rosborough, Carried.
      Mr. Bill Sandiford: Absent, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Nay, Mr. Dan Strauch: Nay, Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea
      Yea: 4, Nay: 2, Absent: 1
      Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Nay, Mr. Dan Strauch: Nay
      
      
6. New Business
   
   1. Presentation of Preliminary FY24 Budget and Scheduling of Budget Hearing
      Motion to approve the FY24 preliminary budget and schedule a budget hearing for 5:15PM on
      Monday, September 18. This motion, made by Rich and seconded by Strauch, Carried.
      Mr. Bill Sandiford: Absent, 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, Absent: 1
   2. Presentation of FY23 Investment Report
   3. Consideration and approval of an FY24 (K-8) Technology Revolving Loan
      Motion to approve the resolution authorizing application for the FY24 Technology Revolving
      Loan. This motion, made by Rosborough and seconded by Knoblett, Carried.
      Mr. Bill Sandiford: Absent, 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, Absent: 1
      
      
7. Administrator Reports and Board Vision & Goals Updates
   Scott (Farnsworth update):
   We are applying for HLS funding to get the elevator updated at Lincoln.
   Warranty inspection needs to be completed for the high school on the roof and then it will be considered finished.
   Washington parking lot is complete (striped and curb stops in place).
   Security project (door replacement) we are getting submittals in and then hopefully we can schedule a date for NMS.
   The boys' bathroom is completed at NMS.
   School facility upgrades will hold meetings for the public to get their opinions 9/14 at 6 P.M. and 10/3 at 10 A.M. and 6 P.M.
   
   Josh:
   Introduced Kyle Klier our new employee, as the Director of Instructional and Student Services.
   Financial audit was onsite on August 7-11 and is going well.
   Buildings are looking fantastic and the maintenance crews have done well over the summer getting everything ready.
   
   WES:
   Cash Veteto is applying for his Eagle Scout badge and had to complete a project. He worked on the courtyard to re-purpose it for a preschool play area and was able to complete it in a weeks' time.
   The building is coming together and everything is looking good. The new parking lot is being used and will make a difference.
   
   LGS:
   Things are looking good with the floors getting cleaned and the new paint around the school. The city came in and put a No Parking sign to help with the city buses at dismissal. Open house is scheduled for tomorrow (8/15).
   
   NMS:
   The building looks good with Francie and her crew working hard this summer. A large tree limb came down in the reading garden out front that will need removed. Softball/baseball seasons have started.
   
   RHS:
   The band made an appearance at the Flat Rock Homecoming. The custodial team and paint crew have worked hard on the school and it looks good. Open house on Thursday for all high school students.
   
   RHS Athletics:
   Meet the Maroons on Friday starting at 5:30 with lots of fun things for kids and the Parade of Athletes. Veteran passes and senior citizens will be given out during that time. Softball interviews are planned and should have recommendations by the September meeting.
   
   
8. Adjourn
   Motion to adjourn. This motion, made by Rich and seconded by Strauch, Carried.
   Mr. Bill Sandiford: Absent, 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, Absent: 1
   The meeting adjourned at 6:52 P.M.