SE Illinois News

Massac County Unit School District No. 1 Board of Education met Jan. 25.

Here are the minutes of as provided by Massac County Unit School District No. 1:

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Massac County Unit School District No. 1, was called to order in the Board Room of the Massac Unit #1 Board of Education, located at 401 Metropolis St., Metropolis, IL, in said District at 5:30 PM by Board President, Mr. Don Koch.

Upon a roll call, the following members answered present:

Present: Lewis Bowles

Linda Grace

Don Koch

Kathy Rushing

Larry Sommer

Bobette Steele

Also Present: Dennis Smith, Superintendent

Lisa Monkman, Secretary

Debbe McCabe, Bookkeeper/Treasurer

News Media

Teachers

MCEA Representatives

With a motion from Sommer and a second from Rushing the Board voted to appoint Elmer Pullen as Board Member until the next Board election in April, 2017. Roll call: Bowles, Grace, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Koch voted yes. Motion carried.

Lisa Monkman, Board Secretary, administered the official oath of office to Elmer Pullen, new Board Mr. Koch asked for nominations from the Board for Vice President to replace Scott Deming. Mr. Bowles nominated Larry Sommer and Mrs. Rushing nominated Linda Grace. A motion was made by Bowles and seconded by Steele to nominate Larry Sommer as Vice President. Roll call: Bowles, Pullen, Sommer, Steele and Koch voted yes. Grace and Rushing voted no. Motion carried 5 to 2.

Motion At 5:36 PM a motion was made by Rushing and seconded by Steele to go to closed session to review executive session minutes and six month review, consider new employment, resignations, retirement, transfers, litigation regarding junior high roof, offer to purchase for the old Central School Property (consider amount of counter offer), and four expulsion hearings. Roll call: Bowles, Grace, Pullen, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Koch voted yes. Motion carried.

At 7:40 PM with a motion from Sommer and a second from Steele the Board voted to return to open session. Roll call: Bowles, Grace, Pullen, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Koch voted yes. Motion

Regular Meeting Minutes

January 25, 2016

Don Koch welcomed Elmer Pullen to the Board.

Recognition and Comments from Employees and Public

A. Public Comment – None

Jason Hayes, MCHS Principal gave presentation on the process for teacher evaluations in the new system. Also, the Spring Break Costa Rica trip and Project Graduation being held at VerticalJump.

Sheila Baysinger, Baysinger Architects, discussed Plan B for the MES Addition; Jr. High roof leak; Brookport and Unity roof leaks, Sheila will be checking both schools.

A motion was made by Sommer and seconded by Bowles to approve the consent agenda consisting of Minutes, Financial/Treasurers Report and Payroll. Roll call: Bowles, Grace, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Koch voted yes. Pullen abstained. Motion carried.

Superintendent’s Report

A. SchoolReport Cards

B. IL State Scholars

C. Principals were asked to present at Marion meeting.

D. Cancelled sale on Central School Property.

E. Work that needs to be done on Unit Office building.

Mr. Ryan, Unity/MES Special Education, Unity in need of full time special education teacher due to increase in students.

Unfinished Business:

A motion was made by Grace and seconded by Steele to approve the final reading of the following policies: 6:120; 6:130; 6:140; 6:145; 6:150; 6:160; 6:170; 6:180; 6:185; 6:190; 6:210; 6:220; 6:230; and 6:235. Roll call: Bowles, Grace, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Koch voted yes. Pullen abstained. Noted first reading of the following board policies: 6:240; 6:250; 6:255; 6:260; 6:270; 6:280; 6:290; 6:300; 6:310; 6:320; 6:330; and 6:340.

A motion was made by Grace and seconded by Bowles to approve the Bus Bid Specs. Roll call: Bowles, Grace, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Koch voted yes. Pullen abstained. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Steele and seconded by Grace to approve the Pay Recommendations forth Grade Referees from $55.00 to $70.00 for four (4) games. Roll call: Bowles, Grace, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Koch voted yes. Pullen abstained. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Rushing and seconded by Sommer to approve the Executive Minutes and Executive Session Minutes from last six (6) months and to keep minutes closed. Roll call: Bowles, Grace, Rushing, Steele, Sommer and Koch voted yes. Pullen abstained. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Rushing and seconded by Grace to accept with the resignation of Justin Kindle, MCHS Track Coach. Roll call: Bowles, Grace, Rushing, Steele, Sommer and Koch voted yes. Pulled abstained. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Bowles and seconded by Sommer to approve the following new hires: Chris Kennedy, Technology Aide; and Windy Tilley, Brookport Crossing Guard. Roll call: Bowles, Grace, Sommer and Koch voted yes. Pullen, Rushing, and Steele abstained. Motion carried.

The following was noted: Transfer David Morrow from Jr. High Custodian to Brookport Custodian.

With a motion from Grace and a second Rushing the Board voted to uphold the expulsion of Student G for the remainder of the 2015­2016 School Year and to hold the expulsion in abeyance if the student attends the Safe School Program. Roll call: Bowles, Grace, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Koch voted yes. Pullen abstained. Motion carried.

With a motion from Grace and a second Rushing the Board voted to uphold the expulsion of Student H for the remainder of the 2015­2016 School Year and to hold the expulsion in abeyance if the student attends the Safe School Program. Roll call: Bowles, Grace, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Koch voted yes. Pullen abstained. Motion carried.

With a motion from Grace and a second Rushing the Board voted to uphold the expulsion of Student I for the remainder of the 2015­2016 School Year and to hold the expulsion in abeyance if the student attends the Safe School Program. Roll call: Bowles, Grace, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Koch voted yes. Pullen abstained. Motion carried.

With a motion from Grace and a second Rushing the Board voted to uphold the expulsion of Student J for the remainder of the 2015­2016 School Year and to hold the expulsion in abeyance if the student attends the Safe School Program. Roll call: Bowles, Grace, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Koch voted yes. Pullen abstained. Motion carried.

At 9:18 PM with a motion from Sommer and a second from Bowles the Board voted to adjourn. Roll call: Bowles, Grace, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Koch voted yes. Pullen abstained. Motion carried.

Don Koch, President

Lisa Monkman, Secretary