Allendale Community Consolidated School District 17 Board met December 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The Board of Education of Allendale School District #17, Wabash County, Illinois, met in regular session on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. The meeting was held at the Allendale School, 101 N. Third Street, Allendale, IL. President Gary Buchanan called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
The following members were present: Gary Buchanan
Richard Gochenour
Miles Marcotte
Tia Morgan
Mike Wilson
Also present was Supt. Bob Bowser; Absent was Beth Etzkorn, Miles Marcotte, and Amanda Thombleson. Thombleson entered at 6:11 p.m. Etzkorn entered at 6:42 p.m.
Approve Consent Agenda:
Mike Wilson made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Wednesday, November 15, 2017; Minutes of the Closed Meeting held Wednesday, November 15, 2017; Financial Reports – Treasurer’s Report, Activity Fund, Imprest Fund; Gross Payrolls, and Bills exclusive of Payroll. Upon said motion being seconded by Tia Morgan, President Gary Buchanan put the question and the roll being called, the following members voted:
Yes: Gary Buchanan No: None
Richard Gochenour
Tia Morgan
Amanda Thombleson
Mike Wilson
Communications
Citizen - None
Staff – None
Administration – Superintendent Bob Bowser gave updates on the following: Financial Update; Breakfast/Lunch; Sports Update; Transportation Update
Board Members – None
Regional Superintendent - None
State Superintendent – None
Old Business -
Health/Life/Safety Project Update
Discussed lights, doors, and tentative schedule. No motion needed at this time. Board asked for Ed Kerkover to go ahead as he sees fit for our best interest.
New Business -
Adoption Of 2017 Tax Levy
Richard Gochenour made the motion to approve the 2017 tax levy as presented with a 4.99% aggregate increase and file the Certificate of Tax Levy with the County Clerks of Wabash and Lawrence County. Upon said motion being seconded by Mike Wilson, the President put the question and the roll being called, the following members voted:
Yes: Gary Buchanan
Beth Etzkorn
Richard Gochenour
Tia Morgan
Amanda Thombleson
Mike Wilson
No: None
Superintendent Evaluation:
Board Members are to complete the evaluation tool and return to a designated board member. Once received, the evaluation tool will be compiled and the results presented at the January board meeting.
Discussion Of Fy19 Pre-K Grant:
No action needed until confirmation or denial of the proposal is received.
Discussion Of Building Usage:
Mike Wilson made the motion to not rent any part of the building and grounds to individuals or groups without a certificate of insurance. Upon said motion being seconded by Beth Etzkorn, the President put the question and the roll being called, the following members voted:
Yes: Gary Buchanan
Beth Etzkorn
Richard Gochenour
Tia Morgan
Amanda Thombleson
Mike Wilson
No: None
Approve Company For School Yearbook:
Tia Morgan made the motion to approve Aly Mae as yearbook producer. Upon said motion being seconded by Amanda Thombleson, the President put the question and the roll being called, the following members voted:
Yes: Gary Buchanan
Beth Etzkorn
Richard Gochenour
Tia Morgan
Amanda Thombleson
Mike Wilson
No: None
Go To Closed Session:
Mike Wilson moved to adjourn to Closed Session at 7:26 p.m. for Reason #1 - Appointments, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees. Upon said motion being seconded by Tia Morgan, the President put the question, and the roll being called, the following members voted:
Yes: Gary Buchanan
Beth Etzkorn
Richard Gochenour
Tia Morgan
Amanda Thombleson
No: None
Exit Closed Session And Return To Open Session:
Mike Wilson moved to reconvene from Closed Session at 7:52 p.m. Upon said motion being seconded by Tia Morgan, the President put the question, and the roll being called, the following members voted:
Yes: Gary Buchanan
Beth Etzkorn
Richard Gochenour
Tia Morgan
Amanda Thombleson
Mike Wilson
No: None
Adjourn:
Beth Etzkorn made the motion to adjourn the Wednesday, December 20, 2017, Allendale Community Consolidated School District #17 Board of Education meeting at 7:39 p.m. Upon being seconded by Mike Wilson, the voice vote was taken and the motion carried.
Motion To Adjourn To Closed Meeting:
A motion was made by Mike Wilson and seconded by Tia Morgan, to adjourn to the budget hearing to discuss #1 Appointments, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees.
Roll Call
Yes: Gary Buchanan
Beth Etzkorn
Richard Gochenour
Tia Morgan
Amanda Thombleson
Mike Wilson
No: None
Members Present At Closed Meeting - The following members answered roll call at 7:26 p.m.
Yes: Gary Buchanan
Beth Etzkorn
Richard Gochenour
Tia Morgan
Amanda Thombleson
Mike Wilson
No: None
Items Discussed: #1 Appointments, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees.
Return To Open Session:
Mike Wilson moved to reconvene from the Closed Session at 7:32 p.m. and go back to Open Session. Upon said motion being seconded by Tia Morgan, the President put the question and the roll being called, the following members voted:
Yes: Gary Buchanan
Beth Etzkorn
Richard Gochenour
Tia Morgan
Amanda Thombleson
Mike Wilson
No: None
http://www.allendale.wabash.k12.il.us/Board%20Minutes%20-%20December%202017.pdf
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