The Southeastern Community Unit School District # 337 Board of Education met Jan. 23 to present monthly financials.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:
Southeastern Community Unit School District # 337
Minutes of Regular Meeting
January 23, 2017 6:30 p.m.
The following minutes are tentative and will not become official minutes of the Board of Education until their scheduled approval at the next regular meeting.
Call to Order and Roll Call The Southeastern Community Unit District #337 Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, January 23, 2017 in the Board of Education Office in Augusta, Illinois. Mark Cox, Board President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call verified that there was a quorum of the Board of Education with the following members present and absent as listed below:
Board of Education Title Present Absent Steve Bruenger Member X
Mark Cox President X John Eilers Vice-President X Grant Holst Member X Rick Ramsey Secretary X Bobbi Smith Member X Jeremy Stephens Member X
Administration Title Present Absent
Todd Fox Superintendent X Cyle Rigg Jr. High Principal X Arrived at 7:52 p.m. Left at 8:11 p.m., returned at 8:52 p.m. Nancy Akers Elementary Principal X Left at 8:11 p.m., returned at 8:52 p.m. Tim Kerr Sr. High Principal X
Staff Title Present Absent Lisa Knorr Recording Secretary X Others Present Title Address the Board Topic
No Guests N/A N/A N/A
Approval of Agenda Items On a motion by Member Stephens and a second by Member Eilers, the Board of Education approved the agenda items as amended. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Cox, Eilers, Holst, Ramsey, Smith, Stephens Nay: None Absent: Bruenger Motion Carried
Approval of Minutes On a motion by Member Ramsey and a second by Member Stephens, the Board of Education approved the minutes from the December 12, 2016 regular meeting and closed session as presented. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Eilers, Holst, Ramsey, Smith, Stephens, Cox Nay: None Absent: Bruenger Motion Carried
Public Participation None
Special Recognition Superintendent Fox presented the update on the Board Excellence site: Illinois State Scholars, MVIT All- Tournament Team, Bloomington Classic Holiday Tournament All-Tournament Team, Hannibal Regional Prep Athlete of the Week, CSE Lady Panther Classic All-Tournament Team, CSE Lady Panther Classic Most Outstanding Offensive Player, Hancock County Tournament Champions (7th grade), Bloomington Classic Holiday Tournament Champions, CSE Lady Panther Classic Champions.
Financial Superintendent Fox presented the monthly financial snapshot showing we are 50% into the fiscal year. We have received 66% of our budgeted revenue and have spent 49% of budgeted expenditures. The state owes us $248,828.
On a motion by Member Stephens and a second by Member Eilers, the Board of Education approved the bills, financial statements, and activity funds. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Holst, Ramsey, Smith, Stephens, Cox, Eilers Nay: None Absent: Bruenger Motion Carried
Informational Items Superintendent Fox gave an update on the air conditioning for the Bowen building.
Superintendent Fox discussed the 2017 school board election to be held in April.
Superintendent Fox gave update on the cooperative sports agreement.
Superintendent Fox reviewed the open positions for the 2017-2018 school year.
Superintendent Fox reported on the county facilities tax.
Superintendent Fox reported on the full compliance review conducted by the Regional Office of Education.
Superintendent Fox reviewed the seniority lists.
Superintendent Fox discussed the TRS rate change.
Superintendent Fox gave update on Board Policy with the 1st Reading of: 2:30 School District Elections, 2:120 Board Member Development, 2:125 Board Member Compensation, 2:200 Type of School Board Meetings, 2:220 School Board Meeting Procedure, 2:250 Access to District Public Records, 3:40 Superintendent, 3:50 Administrative Personnel Other than the Superintendent, 4:10 Fiscal and Business Management, 4:55 Use of Credit and Procurement Cards, 4:60 Purchases and Contracts, 4:80 Accounting and Audits, 4:110 Transportation, 4:130 Free and Reduced-Price Services, 4:150 Facility Management and Building Programs, 4:170 Safety, 4:175 Convicted Child Sex Offender, 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment, 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria, 5:60 Expenses, 5:100 Staff Development Program, 5:125 Personal Technology and Social Media, 5:185 Family and Medical Leave, 5:190 Teacher Qualifications, 5:250 Leave of Absence, 5:260 Student Teachers, 5:280 Duties and Qualifications, 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves, 6:15 School Accountability, 6:50 School Wellness, 6:60 Curriculum Content, 6:140 Education of Homeless Children, 6:145 Migrant Students, 6:160 English Learners, 6:170 Title I Programs, 6:310 High School Credit for Non-District Experiences, 6:340 Student Testing and Assessment Program, 7:15 Student and Family Privacy Rights, 7:30 Student Assignment and Intra-District Transfer, 7:50 School Admissions and Students Transfers to and from Non-District Schools, 7:60 Residence, 7:70 Attendance and Truancy, 7:190 Student Behavior, 7:250 Student Support Services, 7:260 Exemption from Physical Education, 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students, 7:305 Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries, 7:310 Restrictions on Publications-Elementary, 7:315 Restrictions on Publications-High School, 7:340 Student Records, 8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property, 8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities, 8:100 Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies.
On a motion by Member Stephens and a second by Member Ramsey, the Board of Education moved into closed session at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Ramsey, Smith, Stephens, Cox, Eilers, Holst Absent: Bruenger Motion Carried
The Board of Education returned to Open Session at 8:59 p.m.
Action Items On a motion by Member Eilers and a second by Member Ramsey, the Board of Education approved the deposit account agreement with the Bank of Advance effective February 1, 2017 through January 31, 2018. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Smith, Stephens, Cox, Eilers, Holst, Ramsey Nay: None Absent: Bruenger Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Stephens and a second by Member Ramsey, the Board of Education approved the FY2017 energy agreement as presented. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Stephens, Cox, Eilers, Holst, Ramsey, Smith Nay: None Absent: Bruenger Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Smith and a second by Member Stephens, the Board of Education accepted the resignation of Teresa Ballas in the position of secretary effective June 30, 2017 for the purpose of retirement. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Cox, Eilers, Holst, Ramsey, Smith, Stephens, Nay: None Absent: Bruenger Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Eilers and a second by Member Stephens, the Board of Education accepted the resignation of Rocco Ramsey in the position of high school softball coach effective January 24, 2017. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Eilers, Holst, Ramsey, Smith, Stephens, Cox Nay: None Absent: Bruenger Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Ramsey and a second by Member Stephens, the Board of Education accepted the resignation of Karen Hiland in the position of paraprofessional and bus supervision effective January 6, 2017. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Holst, Ramsey, Smith, Stephens, Cox, Eilers Nay: None Absent: Bruenger Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Eilers and a second by Member Stephens, the Board of Education approved the employment of Caitlyn Fink in the position of speech-language pathologist for the 2017-2018 school year. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Ramsey, Smith, Stephens, Cox, Eilers, Holst Nay: None Absent: Bruenger Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Ramsey and a second by Member Stephens, the Board of Education approved the employment of Ashly Reavis in the position of paraprofessional effective March 27, 2017. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Smith, Stephens, Cox, Eilers, Holst, Ramsey Nay: None Absent: Bruenger Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Stephens and a second by Member Eilers, the Board of Education approved the employment of Tiffany Hubbard in the position of bus supervision effective December 14, 2016. Roll Call Vote: Aye: Stephens, Cox, Eilers, Holst, Ramsey, Smith Nay: None Absent: Bruenger Motion Carried
Adjournment On a motion by Member Stephens and a second by Member Eilers, the Board of Education voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Voice Vote Motion Carried
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