Wabash Community Unit School District 348 Board met September 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The Board of Education of Wabash Community Unit School District #348 met in Regular Session on Monday, September 18, 2017 in the library of Mt. Carmel Elementary School.
President Schuler called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Secretary Janice Alka called the roll. In addition to the secretary, those present were Tim Schuler, Neil Earnest, Kyle Peach, Theresa Hocking, and Ryan Peter. Jared Alka was absent.
Also present were Superintendent Tim Buss, Mt. Carmel High School (MCHS) Principal Jake Newkirk, Mt. Carmel Junior High School (MCJHS) Principal Steve Holt, Mt. Carmel Grade School (MCGS) Principal Chris Taylor, Mt. Carmel Elementary School (MCES) Principal Sheila Odom, Director of instruction Shelley Richardson, Director of Technology Kevin Smith, Director of Transportation-Karen Stoneberger, Kevin Madden-WSJD, Suzy Ernst-DRR, Elizabeth Kieffer-WCTA, Jim Helton-IASB, Darlene UnderwoodDistrict Treasurer, Jennifer Horton-MCGS, Megan Holcomb-MCES, Manuel Talavera-IL Student Assistance, Jaqui Moreno-IL Student Assistance, Eddie Brambila-IL Student Assistance and District Secretary Kim Zimmer.
Schuler led the pledge to the flag.
Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Minutes of Past Board Meeting
-August 14, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
b. Approval of Monthly Bills
-Invoices Paid August 2017
-Bills Payable September 2017
С. Approval of Financial Report
Account balances were:
Cash Deposits S 96,950.85
Investments S 357,111.00
4 Fund S 202,491.00
5 Fund S 382,315.00
d. Approval of Correspondence
-Kristi Wright-Resigning as MCHS FBLA Sponsor effective August 22, 2017
-Matt Lies resigning as MCJHS Track Coach effective August 21, 2017
-Steve Bobbitt letter of Honorable Dismissal effective September 19, 2017
8, Approve Administrative Reports
Mt. Carmel Elementary School Principal Sheila Odom (attachment #1)
Mt. Carmel Grade School Principal Chris Taylor (attachment #2)
Mt. Carmel Junior High School Principal Steve Holt (attachment #3)
Mt. Carmel High School Principal Jake Newkirk (attachment #4)
Director of Instruction Shelley Richardson (attachment #5)
Director of Technology Kevin Smith (attachment #6)
Director of Transportation Karen Stoneberger (attachment #7)
Superintendent Tim Buss (attachment #8)
f. Approve 2017-2018 Administrative and Teacher Salary Benefits
g. Review Wabash CUSD #348 Risk Management Plan
h. Intergovernmental Agreement for Transportation of Special Education Students with Grayville Community Unit School District #1
A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Hocking and seconded by Earnest. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Jared Alka was absent.
Visitors:
Jim Helton-Illinois School Board Association (IASB)-
Mr. Helton addressed the board regarding the IASB Executive Superintendent's Search proposal. The proposal included Board/Staff/Community online survey, announcement and advertisement of the vacancy, identifying candidates, background checks, reference checks, assisting the Board on an interview format, and completing the process in late fall of 2017 if the Board voted to accept the proposal during the September 18, 2017 board meeting.
Jaqui Moreno, Manuel Talavera, and Eddie Brambila-Gear Up Regional Specialists-
Moreno, Talavera, and Brambila discussed the details of a federal grant that has been awarded to Wabash District #348. The focus is on 7th grade students and their college career readiness. The program follows students starting with their 7" grade year through their first year out of high school. It is a 6 year grant and will be starting each year with all students in the 7" grade in the district. It includes a $15,000 per year fund allowance to be spent for the students for college readiness at the district's discretion.
Accept Reports:
Gear Up Grant-Steve Holt & Gear Up Regional Specialists-
Hocking motioned to approve and implement the Gear Up Grant as explained by the Gear UP Regional Specialists. The motion was seconded by Peach. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye.
Motion Carried. Jared Alka was absent.
Unfinished Business
New Business:
Adopt Budget for 2017-2018-
A motion to adopt the 2017-2018 proposed budget was made by Janice Alka and seconded by Earnest. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Jared Alka was absent.
Discuss the Puchase of New School Bus:
Karen Stoneberger reviewed the current fleet of District #348 vehicles. She explained to the board about the need for a new school bus. Janice Alka moved to approve the recommendation from Stoneberger to purchase a 2019 Blue Bird bus at a price of $78,521.00. The motion was seconded by Earnest. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Jared Alka was absent.
Move to go to Closed Session:
At 7:54 p.m., Peach moved to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act: "The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees and the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body." The motion was seconded by Hocking. All present voted aye, Motion Carried. Jared Alka was absent.
Open Session:
A motion to return to open session was made by Earnest and seconded by Peach. All present voted aye. Motion Carried. Jared Alka was absent. The meeting returned to open Session at 8:33 p.m.
Closed Minutes Approved:
Earnest moved to approve the minutes of the closed session as read in closed session. Janice Alka seconded the motion. All present voted aye. Motion Carried. Jared Alka was absent.
Motion to Approve Personnel Matters:
Personnel Matters-
A motion to approve the following employment requests was made by Janice Alka:
Certified:
Megan Holcomb -MCES Kindergarten Teacher starting August 21, 2017
Non-Certified:
Michelle Vessels -Brownsville/Norris City Bus Assistant effective August 16, 2017
Jennifer Horton -MCGS4" Grade Paraprofessional beginning August 16, 2017
The Motion was seconded by Hocking. All present voted aye. Motion Carried. Jared Alka was absent.
A motion to approve the following Extra-Curricular employment requests was made by Peach and seconded by Peter.
Extra-Curricular:
Brianna WitSman -MCHS FBLA Sponsor starting the 2017-2018 school year
Volunteer:
Bryan Heinrich -MCHS Volunteer Soccer Coach beginning September 19, 2017
All present voted aye. Motion Carried. Jared Alka was Absent.
Consideration to discuss and approve an agreement with the Illinois ASSociation of School Boards (IASB) Professional Services for Wabash CUSD #348 Superintendent's Executive Search
A motion to approve an agreement with the IASB to assist the District in their search for a new Superintendent was made by Peach and seconded by Earnest. A roll call vote was taken, All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Jared Alka was absent.
Adjournment:
A motion to adjourn was made by Hocking and seconded by Peach. All present voted aye. Motion Carried. Jared Alka was absent. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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