Norris City Omaha Enfield Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met May 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District #3 of White, Hamilton and Gallatin Counties, Illinois, was called to order by Joe Lane at 7:00 p.m. in the Superintendent's Office on Thursday, May 18, 2017. All members had been previously notified and those answering roll call were: Matt McArthy, Lincoln Hobbs, Joe Lane, Mike Hite and Paul Black. Karen Weiss and Scott Riggs were absent. Also attending were David Flechs, Matt Vollman, Carla Carter, and Todd Haley.
Lincoln Hobbs made the motion to accept the minutes as presented. Matt McArthy seconded. A unanimous vote followed.
The bills were approved on a motion by Lincoln Hobbs and seconded by Matt McArthy. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried.
Scott Riggs entered the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
The Booth Trust report was approved on a motion by Joe Lane and seconded by Scott Riggs. The balance is $118,315.43. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Scott Riggs, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried.
Attendance for NCO grade school was 96.4% for the month of April. NCO has held Kindergarten registration and to date 39 are enrolled. The 6th grade class toured the Toyota plant and 7th grade visited Berry Plastics. The 8th graders were on their end of the year trip to Holiday World. Mr. Flechs told the Board that next year WOVSED would no longer be providing the Aimsweb testing.
Mrs. Carter told the board that attendance was 94% at Booth. They have held their kindergarten, pre-k and E.C. graduations this week. She invited the board to a retiree luncheon for Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Harness on May 24 at 11:30. The PTO is having a fun day for the students on May 23 with bounce houses and a cookout. Kindergarten registration to-date is 14 students for next year.
Mr. Haley reported attendance at 93% for the high school. May 5th was the Spring Arts and many talented students were featured. Mr. Haley said the senior trip went well and thanked Mr. Karnes, Mrs. Braden and Mrs. Sutton-Phillips for their time. Baccalaureate was Wednesday evening and it was well attended. Senior Honors were today and over $369,000 in scholarships and $327,000 in military scholarships were awarded. He thanked Mrs. Braden for her time and the presenters of those awards. The senior class is on track to graduate tomorrow night.
The Principals wanted to thank the Ministerial Alliance and Crossroads Church for hosting the graduates.
Karen Weiss entered the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
The Board held the second reading of updated Board policies: 2:100 Board Member Conflict of Interest; 3:70 Succession of Authority; 4:15 Identity Protection; 4:130-E Free and Reduced-Price Food Services; Meal Charge Notifications; 5:120 Employee Ethics; Conduct; and Conflict of Interest; 5:230 Maintaining Student Discipline; 5:285 Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers; 5:300 Schedules and Employment Year; 6:70 Teaching About Religions; 7:100 Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students. Lincoln Hobbs made the motion to accept the updated policies and Matt McArthy seconded. A unanimous vote followed.
Joe Lane made the motion to accept the Hazardous Traffic resolution for IDOT. Scott Riggs seconded. A unanimous vote followed.
Lincoln Hobbs made the motion to let bids for bread/bakery; dairy; and cafeteria supplies. Scott Riggs seconded. A unanimous vote followed. Bids will be reviewed at the June 21 meeting.
A hearing was set for the amended 2016-2017 budget for June 21 at 7 p.m. and for the amended budget to go on display May 19 at 10 a.m. The motion was made by Lincoln Hobbs and seconded by Matt McArthy. A unanimous vote followed.
Karen Weiss made the motion and Matt McArthy seconded to adopt the Prevailing Wage Ordinance, based on the July 2015 rates. Matt McArthy, Aye; Karen Weiss, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Scott Riggs, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried.
Matt McArthy made the motion to accept the contract to supply WOVSED/Annex and the Alternative/LAB School with lunch and breakfast meals for 2017-2018. Scott Riggs seconded. A unanimous vote followed.
Joe Lane made the motion to accept the resignation of Stevey Ukena. Scott Riggs seconded. A unanimous vote followed.
Paul Black made the motion to employ Kelci Webb as jr. high cheer sponsor. Scott Riggs seconded. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Karen Weiss, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Scott Riggs, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried.
Matt McArthy made the motion to employ Trent Mason as NCO language arts teacher. Karen Weiss seconded. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Karen Weiss, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Scott Riggs, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried.
Karen Weiss made the motion and Scott Riggs seconded to employ Jimmy Foster as Dean of Students at NCO with his new salary being his teaching salary plus extended for 2 additional months. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Karen Weiss, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Scott Riggs, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried.
Scott Riggs made the motion to employ Kory Sutton as ag. teacher and FFA sponsor at NCOE with his 10 years of work experience factored into his salary. Matt McArthy seconded. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Karen Weiss, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Scott Riggs, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried.
At this time Mr. Vollman didn’t not have a candidate recommendation for the Board for the NCO social science teacher. He will also be posting for the Science teacher position at Booth.
Mr. Vollman updated the Board about the roof damage to Booth grade school that occurred on April 4. We are still waiting on the insurance to approve the proposed costs. He was unsure if work would be completed for the start of the next school year.
Mr. Vollman thanked the teachers and staff that contributed to the clean-up efforts at Booth after the heavy rains that were received. He is thankful that everyone has been willing to make the best of the situation while awaiting the repairs.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m. on a motion by Scott Riggs and second by Matt McArthy. A unanimous vote followed.
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