Joppa-Maple Grove Ud 38 Board met April 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
President Stacey Reames called the meeting to order at 6:30.
Roll Call, John McCuan and Charles Johnson were absent.
Kevin Castleman, Peggy McNeill, Chris Mcginness, Gail Stubblefield and Stacey Reames were present.
Other present, Bill Biggerstaff, Bill Rogers, Danny Burnett, Ben Schmidt, Michael Schmidt, Lacey Glidden, Lorrie Miller, Don Miller, Yvonne Crosier, Linda Kennedy.
Motion by Chris and second by Peggy to acknowledge receipt of certified election results from the county clerk, Yuanita Wedeking for the winners of the 4 year term and the one two year term.
All voted yes. M/C.
Motion by Chris and second by Peggy to designate interim Superintendent Bill Rogers as president pro tempe and secretary pro tempore.
All voted yes. M/C.
Board adjourned meeting Sine Die at 6:35.
President Pro Tempe Rogers administered the oath of office to the new members, members were sworn in and were seated. Newly Elected members were Danny Burnett, returning members were Stacey Reames , Chris Mcginness and Gail Stubblefield.
Motion by Chris and second by Gail to nominate Stacey Reames as President of the Board.
There were no other nominations board voted unanimous, M/C
Motion by Stacey and second by Chris to nominate Kevin for Vice President, Kevin declined.
Kevin motioned to nominate Chris for Vice President, Chris declined. Motion by Chris and second by Kevin to nomimate Peggy as Vice President.
There were no other nominations board voted unanimous, M/C
Motion by Peggy and second by Chris to nominate Gail for Secretary.
There were no other nominations board voted unanimous, M/C
Denise Meyer, Michael Schmidt, Ben Schmidt and Don Miller all addressed the board with concerns over taxes and the issue of consolidation. Ben gave the board graphs showing that
JMG has much higher tax base and lower property values for the district.
Bill Rogers gave the Principals report in Principal Landon Sommer’s absence.
Bill Biggerstaff went over the Administrator’s report, we are still holding our own, few minor repairs are being fixed.
Motion by Chris and second by Peggy to go into executive session for the purpose of the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body. 5 ILCS 120 (c) (1)
Motion passed, went into closed session at 7:40 p.m.
Resumed regular session at 8:00
Motion by Peggy and second by Chris to approve the Consent Agenda as presented which includes;
Approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes 3/23/17
Approval of Financial Reports, Activity Funds, Bills and Payroll.
Approval of Application for use of the school building/ grounds byt he Joppa Maple
Grove Alumni Group.
Resolution- Non renewal of non certified staff
Honorable Dismissal of all non certified positions following the 2016-17 school year.
Peggy, Yes
Chris, Yes
Danny, Yes
Kevin, Yes
Gail, Yes
Stacey, Yes M/C.
Motion by Chris and second by Peggy to establish the date, time and place for regular board meeting for FY18 as the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30.
All voted yes. M/C.
Motion by Chris and second by Peggy to approve the request from Penny Bellamy for Graduation Waiver,
All voted yes. M/C.
Motion by Chris and second by Peggy to approve the request from Kristi Duckworth for Graduation Waiver,
All voted yes. M/C.
Motion by Chris and second by Peggy to approve the request for Jennifer Pegram for a Graduation Waiver
All voted yes, M/C.
Motion by Chris and second by Peggy to approve the request for Kathey Walquist for a Graduation Waiver.
Chris, Yes
Peggy, Yes
Kevin, Yes
Danny, Yes
Gail, No
Stacey, Yes M/C.
Motion by Peggy and second by Chris to accept the voluntary resignation of Mary DeMent, a custodian, effective immediately.
All voted yes. M/C.
Motion by Chris and second by Peggy to adjourn, all voted yes. M/C.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10
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