Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met Dec. 19.
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, December 19, 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. Ryan Lambert and Mr. Jonathan Russell. Mr. Billy Smith was absent.
The following administrators were present: Mike Gauch, Scott Dewar, Kim Williams, John Crabb, Natalie Fry, Randy Smithpeters, Gabe Angelly, Eric Witges and Eric McCollum. The following Unit #3 staff members were present: Keri Holland, Val Hodges, Marsha Byas, Julie McRoy, Tony Chrisman, Val Pilcher, Joe Thompson, Janet Hughes, Cathy Wall, Amanda Schmitt, Debbie McGowan, and Ashley Volkert.
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. 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 6:01 p.m.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to reconvene in open session at 6:39 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, Amanda Schmitt, and Val Pilcher gave a presentation on Coding.
Joe Thompson spoke on Bridging the gap with our students.
Mr. Dowdy left the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. DeNeal moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the November 21, 2017 Regular Board Meeting. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Russell moved and Mr. DeNeal seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the November 28, 2017 Special Board Meeting. On a call of the roll, Mr. Russell, Mr. Lambert, Mr. DeNeal, and Mr. Drake voted yea. Mr. Penrod abstained. Motion carried.
Mr. Drake moved and Mr. DeNeal 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. Russell moved and Mr. Drake 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. Russell seconded the motion to approve the Expenditure and Revenue Reports. 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
Met with 3 local businessmen who expressed an interest to assist us in any way possible to improve as a district.
Met with Jonah Rice from SIC to discuss Dual Credit.
West Side Primary - Principal Kim Williams
East Side Intermediate - Principal Natalie Fry
Harrisburg Middle School - Principal John Crabb
Harrisburg High School - Principal Scott Dewar
The Drama Department was selected to perform their production of Seussical the Musical at the Illinois High School Theatre Festival.
Building and Grounds - Tony Chrisman
Technology, Media, Grants, Special Education
Truancy
Mr. DeNeal moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the Tax Levy for the 18-19 school year and authorize Superintendent Gauch to submit as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. DeNeal moved and Mr. Russell seconded the motion to approve the Memorandum of understanding with the HEA in regards to section 6.8 of the HEA Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding vacancies and transfers. On a call of the roll, Mr. Lambert, Mr. DeNeal, Mr. Russell, and Mr. Penrod voted yea. Mr. Drake abstained. Motion carried.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Russell seconded the motion to approve OPTION 1 of the school calendar for the 2018-2019 school year. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Drake moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to award the food and other supply bids to Kohls Wholesale and CRS Distributing for the 2nd half of the 2017-2018 school year. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Superintendent Gauch has spoken to representatives regarding Partnerships with SIC. He will set up a meeting to discuss the possibilities for students.
The Robinson Transport contract extension was Tabled.
Mr. DeNeal moved and Mr. Drake seconded the motion to approve the Executive Session minutes of the November 21, 2017 Regular Board Meeting. 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 Executive Session minutes of the November 28, 2017 Special Board Meeting. On a call of the roll, Mr. Lambert, Mr. DeNeal, Mr. Drake, and Mr. Russell voted yea. Mr. Penrod abstained. Motion carried.
Mr. DeNeal moved and Mr. Drake seconded the motion to approve Derrek Fromm for Fishing team coach (no stipend), contingent on successful completion of any coaching and/or safety program that may be required.
On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Russell moved and Mr. DeNeal seconded the motion to approve the FMLA of Carolyn King, December 19, 2017 until she obtains a full release from physician or the end of the school year, whichever comes first. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. DeNeal moved and Mr. Russell seconded the motion to approve the hire of Anna Sunderlage for High School Science teacher for the remainder of the 17-18 school year, contingent on certification paperwork/or notification from ISBE/ROE indicating temporary approval. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. DeNeal 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 7:51 p.m.
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