Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met May 16.
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, May 16, 2017 as announced by posted public notice and by mail. The following members of the Board were present: Mr. Chris Penrod, Mr. Kevin Dowdy, Mr. Jeffrey Drake, Mr. Tom DeNeal, Mr. Billy Smith, Mr. Ryan Lambert and Mr. Jonathan Russell.
The following administrators were present: Mike Gauch, Scott Dewar, Kim Williams, John Crabb, Brandon Henshaw, Randy Smithpeters, and Natalie Fry. The following Unit #3 staff members were present: Keri Holland, Val Hodges, Laurie Pappenfuss, Debbie McGowan, Mike Boglino, Tony Chrisman, Greg Langley, Janet Hughes, Beth Bond, Julie McRoy, Lori McCluskey, Marsha Byas, Jaylyn Fromm, Krystal Wilson, Emma Lane, Stephanie Betts, and Elizabeth Dawe. The following members of the public were present: Deanna Henshaw, Derrek Fromm, Olivia Leckron, and Griffith Pankey.
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. Dowdy moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to enter into Executive Session to review Executive Session Minutes, to discuss retirements, resignations, the possible employment, appointment, compensation and discipline of employees of the Board of Education or complaints against employees of the Board. Upon a call of the President for a 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. Dowdy moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to reconvene in open session at 6:37 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.
Public Comments Krystal Wilson and students Olivia and Griffith discussed projects from the Legends and Lore class. The students have researched their genealogy in the class and find it very interesting as to what they were able to learn about their history. Emma Lane spoke to the Board about her role with the James Foundation for college and career counseling. Elizabeth Dawe discussed a credit recovery proposal. She is working with students to get them back on track for graduation.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. DeNeal seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the April 25, 2017 Regular Board Meeting. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Drake 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 Mr. Lambert 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
▪ Has met with Administrators regarding next years teaching assignments. There will be a considerable amount of movement and we will know if any jobs need to be posted. West Side Primary - Principal Kim Williams
▪ End of the year field trips and activities are underway. East Side Intermediate - Principal Brandon Henshaw Harrisburg Middle School - Principal John Crabb Harrisburg High School - Principal Scott Dewar Building and Grounds - Tony Chrisman
▪ Custodians are getting ready for summer classroom cleaning and maintenance. Technology, Media, Grants, Special Education
▪ The Title 1 plan was submitted for approval. Truancy Report
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the Resolution for a Line of Credit at Banterra Bank for operating expenses through July. 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 Press Plus policy updates as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Committee Assignments were given to the Board members.
Derrek Fromm addressed the Board with interest in starting a Bass Fishing Team for the District. He will get more information and present it at a future meeting.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the District Title 1 plan as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. DeNeal moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve the Student Accident Insurance with Gerlock as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Staff Assignments have been discussed with administrators. Notifications will be sent out soon.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the following items that are required by law and/or School Board policy. On a call of the roll, Mr. Russell, Mr. Lambert, Mr. DeNeal, Mr. Drake, Mr. Dowdy, Mr. Smith voted yea. Mr. Penrod abstained. Motion carried
The Harrisburg Unit 3 Board of Education hereby:
▪ Extends authority to the administration to hire temporary substitutes for the district.
▪ Extends authority to the administration to remove students for ten (10) days or less for violation of school rules and other misconduct.
▪ Designates Superintendent Mike Gauch as the Title IX Grievance Officer for the District;
▪ Appoints Superintendent Mike Gauch as District Nondiscrimination Coordinator.
▪ Appoints the following two (2) complaint managers for sexual harassment or sexual discrimination issues: Natalie Fry, Mike Gauch.
▪ Appoints Val Hodges to be in charge of food sales that compete with the federal student lunch program.
▪ Designates the following as Student Activity Fund Managers: -West Side Primary: Kim Williams, Celia Popetz -East Side Intermediate: Natalie Fry, Marla Agin
-Harrisburg Middle School: John Crabb, Cindy Simpson -Harrisburg High School: Scott Dewar, Randy Smithpeters, Lisa Thomas
▪ Appoints Superintendent Mike Gauch as the Chief Investment Officer for the District.
▪ Appoints Lynn Penrod as District liaison to homeless children.
▪ Appoints Val Hodges as FOIA Officer.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the Executive Session minutes of the April 25, 2017 Regular Board Meeting. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. DeNeal moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the Retirement of John Hurd effective June 30, 2017. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Drake seconded the motion to approve the Resignation of Hannah Dixon, EOC Aide effective 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. Smith seconded the motion to approve the Resignation of Magan Cornaghie, EOC Aide effective immediately. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve the posting for the position of West Side School Assistant Principal. 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 East Side Handbook changes as presented. On a call of the roll, Mr. Smith, Mr. Russell, Mr. Lambert, Mr. Drake, Mr. Dowdy and Mr. Penrod voted yea. Mr. DeNeal abstained. Motion carried.
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 7:37 p.m.
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