Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met February 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Harrisburg Community Unit School District #3, Saline County, Illinois, was held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 as announced by posted public notice and by mail. The following members of the Board were present: Mr. Chris Penrod, Mrs. Michele Way, Mr. Kevin Dowdy, Mr. Jeffrey Drake, Mr. Tom DeNeal, Mr. Billy Smith, and Mr. Ryan Lambert.
The following administrators were present: Mike Gauch, Scott Dewar, Kim Williams, Brandon Henshaw, Gabe Angelly and Natalie Fry.
The following Unit #3 staff members were present: Keri Holland, Val Hodges, Laurie Pappenfuss, Debbie McGowan, Mike Boglino, Tony Chrisman, Kyle McGowan, Dana Brewer, Jennifer Irvin, Cynthia Potter, Tiffany Kielhorn, Dan Craig, Betsey DeVillez, Ashley Ford, Sandra Bozarth, LaNette Proctor, Kimberlie Dennison, Tonya Conn, Ronda Ego, Glenda Hall, Julie McRoy, Lori McClusky, Brenda Questelle, Libby Arredondo, Stephanie Betts, Ivannia Daniels, Kim Davis, Stephanie Ferrell, Megan Lemonds, Lena Mayer, Valery Helton, Amanda Stone, Chellie McGuire, Angie Perkins, Melissa Belt, Brandi Phelps, Rita Griffith, Beth Bond, Ben Vinyard, Zach Cox, Natalie Jones, Marj DeNeal, Heather Cox, Pam Plunkett, Jaylyn Fromm, Bonnie Luce, Julie Martin, Patti Collins, Ashleigh Smothers, Blaire Hunt, Lindsey Witherspoon, Gail Frothingham, Alesha Allen, Anne Ryder, Mallory Wilson, Lana Bell, Elizabeth Dawe, Johni Beal, Mary Lynn Beggs, Angie Bennett, Tina Mondino, Janet Hughes, Melinda Wolf, Rita Prather, Greg Langley, Krystal Wilson, and Jim Curtis. The following members of the public were present: Elizabeth Woodworth, Ashley Volkert, Alex McRoy, Brian Belt, Derrek Fromm, and Jonathon Russell.
With a quorum of the members of the Board being present, President Penrod called the meeting to order and declared the Board to be in session for the transaction of business.
President Penrod led the Board, staff and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. DeNeal moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to enter into Executive Session to review Executive Session Minutes, to discuss the possible employment, appointment, compensation and discipline of employees of the Board of Education or complaints against employees of the Board; retirements, resignations, medical leave, and to discuss collective bargaining negotiations. Upon a call of the President for a voice vote to be taken and the vote having been taken, it was determined the results of said motion carried.
Board entered into Closed Session at 6:01 p.m.
Mr. DeNeal moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to reconvene in open session at 7:26 p.m. Upon a call of the President for a voice vote to be taken and the vote having been taken, it was determined the results of said motion carried.
Recognition and Comments from Employees and Public:
-President Penrod called for any Public Comments. No one asked to address the Board.
Mrs. Way moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the January 18, 2017 Regular Board Meeting. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the Bills Due and Payable. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mrs. Way seconded the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. DeNeal moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the Expenditure and Revenue Report. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
The Board of Education reviewed the monthly Activity Fund Summaries from each building.
Administrator/Coordinator Reports:
Superintendent – Mike Gauch-
▪ Working with the truancy officer to try and improve attendance at all grade levels.
West Side Primary - Principal Kim Williams-
▪ Staff and Students celebrated the 100th day of school.
East Side Intermediate - Principal Brandon Henshaw-
▪ A new sound system was installed in the gym.
Harrisburg Middle School - Principal John Crabb
Harrisburg High School - Principal Scott Dewar-
▪ Janet Hughes gave an update on the time period of the eclipse.
Building and Grounds - Tony Chrisman-
▪ A copy of the report from the risk control inspector for Travelers was presented.
Technology, Media, Grants, Special Education
Superintendent Gauch called for a motion for approval of the final terms of the 2016 to 2018 collective bargaining agreement as have been reached by the Association and Board bargaining teams. FAILED for lack of motion after three attempts. Superintendent Gauch read the following statement: The Board of Education was unable tonight to approve the terms of the 2016 - 2018 teacher contract. From the Board’s perspective, the collective bargaining agreement needs to be changed to reflect an agreement the Board believes it had with the H.E.A. during negotiations over the last collective bargaining agreement to eliminate the borrowing of sick leave. This change was somehow not reflected in the expiring agreement, so the Board made the elimination of the language a priority again during the most recent round of negotiations. The Board of Education does not believe it can agree to another agreement as long as this provision remains in the contract. In addition, some board members have voiced concerns with approving a collective bargaining agreement that will cause it to have to reduce staff or eliminate programs and will not enable it to fill positions following retirements. The decision to reduce staff is also being postponed so the School District and the H.E.A. can finish their negotiations over the reduction in force. The bargaining law in Illinois allows the teachers’ union the opportunity to present the Board of Education with a proposal that might cause it to reconsider the need to reduce staff. The Board of Education stated repeatedly during recent teacher negotiations as a basis for the Board’s waged proposal that it could not accept a settlement that required it to cut teachers or programs. Unfortunately, to avoid a work stoppage and a school closure, the Board had tentatively agreed to an economic settlement that was beyond its means financially without having to make sacrifices. At no time when the Board tentatively agreed to the economic settlement did it indicate that there would not have to be reductions in order to afford it.
Mrs. Way moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the calendar for the 2017-2018 school year as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve the RESOLUTION abating the taxes heretofore levied for the year 2016 to pay debt service on General Obligation School Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2016B, of Community Unit School District Number 3, Saline County, Illinois. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the review of the last 6 months Executive Session Minutes, all will remain closed. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mrs. Way moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve the Executive Session Minutes of the January 18, 2017 Regular Board Meeting. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. DeNeal moved and Mrs. Way seconded the motion to approve the resignation of Linda Rexing, effective at the end of the 2016-2017 school year. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. DeNeal seconded the motion to approve the resignation of John Fuller as Middle School Asst. Track Coach as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. DeNeal moved and Mr. Drake seconded the motion to approve Carver Gregg as a Volunteer Asst. Soccer Coach for the 2016-2017 school year. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve posting of the following positions. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
▪ Middle School Boys Baseball Coach
▪ Middle School Assistant Track Coach
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the Medical Leave of Jerri Mott. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. DeNeal moved and Mrs. Way seconded the motion to approve the contract of Natalie Fry to become East Side Principal starting July 1, 2017 as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Drake moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the contract of Eric Witges to become East Side Asst. Principal starting July 1, 2017. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mrs. Way seconded the motion to approve the agreement between the District and Milligan’s Office Machines as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Upon a call of the President for a voice vote to be taken and the vote having been taken, it was determined the result of said motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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