Joppa-Maple Grove Ud 38 Board met August 28.
Here is the minutes as provided by the board:
Meeting was called to order by President Stacey Reames at 6:30.
Roll Call; All members present.
Others present, Bill Biggerstaff, Bill Rogers, Terri Waddell, Denise Meyer, Sue Sandusky,
Motion by Kevin and second by Chris to go into closed session to discuss litigation.
All voted yes. M/C. Went into closed session at 6:30 pm.
Resumed regular board meeting at 7:25 pm.
Heard Principal Report from Mrs. Waddell, she is concerned about the condition of some of the
playground equipment at Maple Grove and will take care of it.
Heard from members of the Joppa FFA group who plan on attending the Convention this year.
they are asking to stay longer so they can participate in more activities.
Superintendent report by Mr. Biggerstaff, we will receive less money from state and local
resources.
Motion by Kevin and second by Chris to go into closed session for the purpose of the placement
of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual
students. 5ILCS 120/2 (c)(10); the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline,
performance or dismissal of specific employees or the public body. 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1). All
voted yes.
Went into closed session at 7:40 pm.
Resumed regular board meeting at 8:45 pm.
Motion by Chuck and second by Chris to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, which
includes:
Approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes 7/24/17
Approval of Financial Reports, Activity Funds, Bills and Payroll.
Establishment of Budget Hearing date and time as September 25 at 6 p.m. in the Joppa
Library.
Designation of Title IX Grievance Officer, District Nondiscrimination Coordinator,
Complaint Manager, District Liaison to Homeless, District Chain of Command, FOIA
Officer for 2017-18.
Approve Extra Duty Positions for the 2017-18 year.
Approve Updated Extra-Curricular Positons.
Joppa-Maple Grove Policy updates- first reading.
Jamp Policy Updates.
Approve Application for Recognition of Schools.
Approve FFA trip.
Chuck, Yes
Chris, Yes
Danny, Yes
Kevin, Yes
Peggy, No
Gail, Yes
Stacey, Yes. M/C
Motion by Kevin and second by Chuck to adopt the Tentative Budget for the FY 2018.
Kevin, Yes
Chuck, Yes
Danny, No
Peggy, Yes
Chris, Yes
Gail, Yes
Stacey, Yes M/C.
Motion by Kevin and second by Chris to approve Richard Jones' Teacher Request for the
Certified Retirement Incentive Program.
Kevin, Yes
Chris, Yes
Peggy, Yes
Danny, Yes
Chuck, Yes
Gail, Yes
Stacey, Yes M/C.
Motion by Kevin and second by Chris to go into closed session for the purpose of the
appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific
employees of the public body. 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
All voted Yes. M/C.
Resumed regular board meeting at 9:05 pm.
Motion by Chris and second by Kevin to approve a 2% increase for the non certified employees
that are stepped off their respective salary schedule. this increase will be on the base.
Chris, Yes
Kevin, Yes
Danny, Yes
Peggy, Yes
Chuck, Yes
Gail, Yes
Stacey, Yes M/C.
Motion by Kevin and second by Chris to approve the resignation of Sarah Wittig as a certified
teacher effective Sept. 14th, 2017.
All voted yes. M/C
Motion by Danny and second by Chris to approve the resignation of Danielle Sample as a
certified teacher effective Sept. 23rd, 2017.
All voted yes. M/C.
Motion by Danny and second by Chuck to approve the resignation of Kelly Johnson as an
Instructional Aide effective August 25th, 2017.
All voted yes. M/C.
Motion by Kevin and second by Chris to approve the employment of Rebecca Koenig as a
certified teacher.
Kevin, Yes
Chris, Yes
Danny, Yes\
Peggy, Yes
Chuck, Yes
Gail, Yes
Stacey, Yes M/C
Motion by Chris and second by Chuck to approve the employment of Jennifer Mayberry as a
certified teacher.
Chris, Yes
Chuck, Yes
Kevin, Yes
Danny. Yes
Peggy, Yes
Gail, Yes
Stacey, Yes M/C.
Motion by Kevin and second by Chris to adjourn. All voted Yes.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30.
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