Monday, March 20, 2023

Robinson CUSD#2 Board of Education
Meeting
Monday, March 20, 2023 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
Mrs. Amy Stone: 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
    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 - Assistant RHS 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
    CUTEA Representative - Jaymie Mikeworth and Kristine Tuel
    Scott and Jenna - Farnsworth Group
    Resa Shaner, Jeff Andrews and the Crawford County Kids Board
    Bill Buke - County Board rep
    Dan Strauch

  3. Consideration and approval of the appointment to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education
    Motion to appoint Jamie Knoblett to serve the remainder of the term of Mary Jane Parker. This motion, made by Elliott and seconded by Stone, Carried.
    Jamie Knoblett: Abstain (With Conflict), Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea, Mrs. Amy Stone: Yea
    Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Abstain (With Conflict): 1

  4. Administration of the Oath of Office

  5. Consent Agenda
    Motion to approve consent agenda minus regular meeting minutes, special meeting minutes, and employments. 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, Mrs. Amy Stone: Yea
    Yea: 7, Nay: 0
    1. Approval of Minutes
      Motion to approve regular board meeting minutes. This motion, made by Murphy and seconded by Rosborough, Carried.
      Dr. Mike Elliott II: Abstain (With Conflict), Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea, Mrs. Amy Stone: Yea
      Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Abstain (With Conflict): 1
      Motion to approve special meeting minutes. This motion, made by Rich and seconded by Elliott, Carried.
      Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Abstain (With Conflict), Dr. Mike Elliott II: Yea, Jamie Knoblett: Yea, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mr. Bill Sandiford: Yea, Mrs. Amy Stone: Yea
      Yea: 6, Nay: 0, Abstain (With Conflict): 1
    2. Payroll and Bill List
    3. Financial Reports
    4. Attendance Reports
    5. New Business
      1. Approval to renew membership in IHSA for the 2023-2024 school year
      2. Consideration and approval of a field trip to Six Flags Physics Day
      3. Consideration and approval of 2023-2024 School Calendar
    6. Personnel
      1. Employments
        Motion to approve employments. This motion, made by Murphy and seconded by Rich, Carried.
        Dr. Mike Elliott II: Abstain (With Conflict), Jamie Knoblett: Nay, Mrs. Amy Stone: Nay, Mrs. Veronica Murphy: Yea, Mr. Roston Rich: Yea, Mrs. Janette Rosborough: Yea, Mr.
        Bill Sandiford: Yea
        Yea: 4, Nay: 2, Abstain (With Conflict): 1 Jamie Knoblett: Nay, Mrs. Amy Stone: Nay
      2. Transfers
      3. Resignations
    7. Student Discipline
      1. Approval to uphold the discipline recommendation of the hearing officer for student #227118 and student #226197

  6. Public Comments and CUTEA Comments
    CUTEA comments - None
    Public comments - None

  7. New Business
    VII.a. Presentation and proposal from Crawford County Kids
    VII.b. Discussion and possible action on budget addition proposals

  8. Administrator Reports and Board Vision & Goals Updates
    Washington:
    Students participating in a "March Madness" of favorite Dr. Seuss books this month.

    Lincoln:
    Math Club (run by Erica List) collaborates with RHS Math Club. 21 5th grade participants and we provide the transportation after school.

    NMS:
    Preparing for state testing.

    RHS:
    Math Team made state.
    The ACES Team made state.
    Indoor state meet for boys and girls this weekend.
    Preparing for standardized tests.
    Prepping/planning for prom and graduation.

    Superintendent:
    ROE Compliance Review is happening this week.
    Educator's Rising is an organization to promote teaching and provide resources for upcoming teachers.
    Board has a special closed meeting that needs scheduled.
    Policy Committee needs to meet.
    Board will have their organizational meeting sometime after the election in April.
    LTC opening weekend for South Pacific is this weekend and several of our students are participating in it.
    Farnsworth Group - Still prepping for NMS boys' bathroom renovations. FCS Room is getting concept drawings finalized at RHS. The roof above the cafeteria at RHS is waiting to hear results of a warranty inspection to see what needs to be fixed.

  9. Adjourn
    Motion to adjourn. This motion, made by Murphy 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, Mrs. Amy Stone: Yea
    Yea: 7, Nay: 0
    The meeting adjourned at 7:49 P.M.