Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met Nov. 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The following members of the Board were present: Mr. Chris Penrod, Mr. Kevin Dowdy, Mr. Jeffrey Drake, Mr. Tom DeNeal, Mr. Billy Smith (arrived at 6:10 p.m.), Mr. Ryan Lambert and Mr. Jonathan Russell.
The following administrators were present: Mike Gauch, Scott Dewar, Kim Williams, John Crabb, Natalie Fry, Gabe Angelly. The following Unit #3 staff members were present: Keri Holland, Val Hodges, Marsha Byas, Tony Chrisman, Debbie McGowan, and Kyle McGowan.
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
Public Hearing Regarding an application to renew a waiver Superintendent Gauch called for the PUBLIC HEARING to begin in regard to the waiver to allow children of full time employees who do not reside in the District to attend Harrisburg Unit 3 schools without the requirement to pay tuition. (105 ILCS 5/10-20.12a)
Mr. Gauch called for any public comments or questions in reference to the waiver.
After calling for comments again and none being made, Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to adjourn the Hearing. The Public Hearing was then declared over and adjourned at 6:01 p.m.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert 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 6:17 p.m.
Mr. DeNeal moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to reconvene in open session at 6:17 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 Debbie McGowan gave a presentation on Standards Based Grading. The focus is on mastering standards instead of accumulating points.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2017 Regular Board Meeting. On a call of the roll, Mr. Lambert, Mr. DeNeal, Mr. Drake, Mr. Dowdy, and Mr. Penrod voted yea. Mr. Russell and Mr. Smith abstained. Motion carried.
Mr. Russell moved and Mr. DeNeal seconded the motion to approve the Bills Due and Payable. On a call of the roll, Mr. Lambert, Mr. DeNeal, Mr. Drake, Mr. Dowdy, Mr. Russell, and Mr. Penrod voted yea. Mr. Smith abstained. Motion carried.
Mr. DeNeal moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. On a call of the roll, Mr. Drake, Mr. DeNeal, Mr. Dowdy, Mr. Russell, Mr. Lambert, and Mr. Penrod voted yea. Mr. Smith abstained. Motion carried.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve the Expenditure and Revenue Reports. On a call of the roll, Mr. DeNeal, Mr. Drake, Mr. Dowdy, Mr. Russell, Mr. Lambert, and Mr. Penrod voted yea. Mr. Smith abstained. Motion carried.
The Board of Education reviewed the monthly Activity Fund Summaries from each building.
ADMINISTRATOR/COORDINATOR REPORTS Superintendent – Mike Gauch
▪ Met with the staff to discuss and explain district finance. This should clarify the way funds can and cannot be used. West Side Primary - Principal Kim Williams
▪ A celebration was held to honor Veterans. East Side Intermediate - Principal Natalie Fry Harrisburg Middle School - Principal John Crabb Harrisburg High School - Principal Scott Dewar
▪ Will be moving into the 2nd floor classrooms of the new building. Building and Grounds - Tony Chrisman Technology, Media, Grants, Special Education Truancy
Superintendent Gauch discussed the TIF Issue. He has been asked to sit in on the meetings with the Mayor.
Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve Superintendent Gauch to send out letters in regards to new High School donations and dedications. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
The School Report Card was discussed. Mr. Gauch stated everyone agrees there are challenges in the District. But the test scores do not define the staff, District or the Board.
Mr. Drake moved and Mr. Russell seconded the motion to direct the Superintendent to apply for a waiver of the School Code from the State Board of Education to allow nonresident children of full-time employees who live outside the district boundaries to attend Unit 3 without paying tuition. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
A list of Mandated Trainings for school personnel was given to review.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve High School graduation for the date of May 12, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to secure estimates for the renovation of the band room at the High School. 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 construction of an additional room for Pre-K in West Side, cost not to exceed $16,500. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Drake moved and Mr. DeNeal seconded the motion to accept Bids for the removal of the temporary building at West Side School. 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 resignation of Adam Alvey, High School Science teacher, effective immediately. 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 resignation of Greg McCulloch, High School Soccer Coach, effective immediately. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Russell seconded the motion to employ Courtney Riggs as Middle School Secretary 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 Linda Smith as Middle School Scholar/Quiz Bowl sponsor for the 2017-2018 school year as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Drake seconded the motion to approve Caleb Bartok as Volunteer High School Assistant Basketball Coach as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. DeNeal seconded the motion to hire Madison Scroggins as a 3-hour cook at the Middle School as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Drake moved and Mr. Russell seconded the motion to approve the unpaid Leave of Absence of Zanada Farmer as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Drake moved and Mr. DeNeal seconded the motion to post the High School Science position for the remainder of the 2017-2018 school year. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Russell seconded the motion to post the position of High School Bass Fishing Coach as presented. This position is voluntary and will not involve any kind of stipend or compensation. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Drake 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 7:44 p.m.
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