Massac County Unit School District No. 1 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 26.
Here are the minutes as provided by Massac County Unit School District No. 1:
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
METROPOLIS/MASSAC COUNTY, ILLINOIS
September 26, 2016
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Massac County Unit School District No. 1, Massac County, Illinois, 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 6:30 PM by Board President, Mr. Don Koch.
Upon a roll call, the following members answered present:
Present: Linda Grace
Don Koch
Elmer Pullen
Kathy Rushing
Larry Sommer
Mark Souders
Bobette Steele
Also Present: Dennis Smith, Superintendent
Lisa Monkman, Supt./Board Secretary
Debbe McCabe, Bookkeeper/Treasurer
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At 6:30 PM a motion was made by Rushing and seconded by Sommer to go to closed session to review executive session minutes, consider resignations, reassignment, new employment, and to discuss litigation – probable, imminent, pending or filed. Roll call: Grace, Pullen, Rushing, Sommer, Souders, Steele and Koch voted yes. Motion carried.
At 8:17 PM with a motion from Sommer and a second from Souders the Board voted to return to open session. Roll call: Grace, Pullen, Rushing, Sommer, Souders, Steele and Koch voted yes. Motion carried.
At 8:30 PM with a motion from Grace and a second from Steele the Board voted to suspend the Board Meeting to go to the Budget Hearing. Roll call: Grace, Pullen, Rushing, Sommer, Souders, Steele and Koch voted yes. Motion carried.
Budget Hearing called to order.
Upon a roll call, the following members answered present:
Present: Linda Grace
Don Koch
Elmer Pullen
Kathy Rushing
Larry Sommer
Mark Souders
Bobette Steele
Regular Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2016
Testimony – None.
With a motion from Sommer and a second from Pullen the Board voted to approve the 2016-2017 Budget as presented. Roll call: Grace, Pullen, Rushing, Sommer, Souders, Steele and Koch voted yes. Motion carried.
At 8:35 PM with a motion from Sommer and a second from Steele the Board voted to adjourn the Budget Hearing and return to the Regular Meeting. Roll call: Grace, Pullen, Rushing,
Sommer, Souders, Steele and Koch voted yes. Motion carried.
Public Comments/Invited Guest – Rance Phillips, Brookport Betterment Committee, spoke to the Board concerning the old Brookport Gym. The Committee would like the Board to take the gym back from the City of Brookport and then give to them for the youth of Brookport. The Superintendent will check feasibility.
Tony Morris, Massac County Youth League also spoke to the Board concerning the old Brookport Gym.
Discussions with the Police Chief, Fire Chief and Sherriff tabled.
A motion was made by Steele and seconded by Souders to approve the consent agenda consisting of Minutes, Financial/Treasurers Report and Payroll. Roll call: Grace, Pullen,
Rushing, Sommer, Souders, Steele and Koch voted yes. Motion carried.
Superintendent’s Report
A. MES New Addition – ROE has granted occupancy to all spaces in the new addition.
B. Primary Building – estimate for repairs $940,500 and estimate to demolish $455,500.
After discussion, the Board decided to proceed with pursuing a cooperative agreement with Head Start.
C. Jr. High Roof – installation of metal is in progress.
D. Bleacher inspections – district is due for biannual inspections.
E. Asbestos 3 yr. inspections – We received notice that the Asbestos 3 yr inspection needs to be completed.
F. Brookport Roof Ridge Replacement – work completed.
G. Unity HVAC Unit Removal – work completed.
H. 2016-2017 assignment of Aides – see attached.
I. Board Election information – petitions are available for pick up at County Clerk’s Office for 4) 4 yr positions and 2) 2 yr positions.
J. State Superintendent – to visit Unit 1 on Oct. 31 observing parent volunteer at Franklin Elementary.
K. November 4th – Franklin Elementary will be having its Annual Chili Supper from 5 – 8 PM.
L. November 10th – Franklin Elementary will be having a Veteran’s Day Program.
M. November 14th– Jefferson Elementary will be having a Veteran’s Day Program.
N. Shawnee Division Meeting – Oct. 6th, Carbondale Elementary.
O. Bowles Building Progress – No fire alarms, these must be added. Documents are in progress for the minor code renovation work noted in our Health Life Safety Report from June, 2016.
P. Suggest Special Meeting Dates:
Tuesday, Nov. 1, 6:00 PM – Board Screening of Superintendent Applications.
Monday, Nov. 14, 6:00 PM – Initial look at possible reductions for 2017-2018.
Q. MES Phone issues – Current system is at capacity. Wiring is good but all new phones will be needed to get the new addition on line. Board directed this work be completed. Total $16,245. Paging speakers $1,100.
Unfinished Business
None
New Business:
A motion was made by Rushing and seconded by Souders to approve the Recognition of Schools for each building. Roll call: Grace, Pullen, Rushing, Sommer, Souders, Steele and Koch voted yes. Motion carried.
With a motion from Sommer and a second from Pullen the Board voted to approve the German Class Field Trip. Roll call: Grace, Pullen, Rushing, Sommer, Souders, Steele and Koch voted yes. Motion carried.
With a motion from Souders and a second from Steele the Board voted to approve the Staff Salary/Benefits Report for Publication. Roll call: Grace, Pullen, Rushing, Sommer, Souders, Steele and Koch voted yes. Motion carried.
With a motion from Sommer and a second from Grace the Board voted to approve the Resolution which would Refinance Existing Bonds as presented. Roll call: Grace, Pullen, Rushing, Sommer, Souders, Steele and Koch voted yes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Souders and seconded by Pullen to accept the Closed Session Minutes.
Roll call: Grace, Pullen, Rushing, Sommer, Souders, Steele and Koch voted yes. Motion carried.
With a motion from Grace and a second from Sommer the Board voted to accept the resignation of Sara Pitts, Nurse. Roll call: Grace, Pullen, Rushing, Sommer, Souders, Steele and Koch voted yes. Motion carried.
The Board acknowledged that Shelby Penrod has not returned to work and is no longer employed.
With a motion from Grace and a second from Souders the Board voted to accept the retirements
of Brian Bauer, Unity Custodian, effective end of 2018-2019 school year; and SuVonne Sumner, Franklin 2 nd Grade, effective December 2019. Roll call: Grace, Pullen, Rushing, Sommer, Souders, Steele and Koch voted yes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Souders and seconded by Sommer to approve the following hires: Alison Jeffords, MCHS Special Education Aide; Angela Stubblefield, MCHS 6 hr Cook; Tammy Simpson, MES 6 hr. Cook; Sandy Tokarz, Unity 4.5 hr Cook; Jenna Harner, MCHS Math Team Sponsor; Penny Rodriguez, MCHS Yearbook Sponsor; Courtney Reed, Lunch Monitor; Courtney Reed and Jenna Harner, Co-Dance Sponsors; and Kamryn Kester, MCHS Nurse. All new hires are pending until satisfactory screenings are complete. Roll call: Grace, Pullen, Rushing, Sommer, Souders, Steele and Koch voted yes. Motion carried.
The following transfers were noted: Hailey Hunerkoch to Jr. High Aide; and Andrea Francies to MES Special Education Aide.
With a motion by Sommer and a second by Souders the Board voted to adjourn at 9:38 PM. Roll call: Grace, Pullen, Rushing, Sommer, Souders, Steele and Koch voted yes. Motion carried.
Don Koch, President
Lisa Monkman, Secretary
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