Galatia Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met February 22.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The regular meeting of the Galatia Community Unit School District No. 1 Board was held in the boardroom at the junior/senior high school. Roll call was taken, and those present were Joy Richey, Tim Pribble, Elaine Jackson, BJ Pigg, and Bryan McCabe. Aaron Allen and Justin Travelstead were absent. Five (5) members present and two (2) members absent. Board President Tim Pribble called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Visitors:
Mike Ewald and Pat Wallace were the visitors in attendance.
Additions/Deletions To Agenda:
The item of Golf Co-op was added to the agenda.
Audience To Visitors:
Mike Ewald, district architect, addressed the board regarding possible operations and maintenance projects for the proposed refinance of the Health/Life/Safety bond issue. Mr. Ewald will have to add an amendment to the district’s 10 year Health/Life/Safety plan, with the Illinois State Board of Education. The amendment must state the need, and scope of work, that will be completed with the bond proceeds.
Mr. Ewald stated the high school gym may be better served if it is taken off the current boiler system and put on a new unit. The high school boiler is estimated to run at about 40% efficiency. He also reported to the board, some lighting upgrades were needed. Replacement of the current lighting fixtures, in both the high school and elementary school, with LED fixtures, would lead to significant energy savings.
Mr. Ewald reported the electrical circuits are overtaxed at the elementary computer lab. The computers, along with the window air conditioning units, are pulling more amperage than the circuits are capable of handling. The window air conditioning units could be replaced with heat pump systems. This would take the computer lab off the current boiler system at the grade school.
He reported wall structure items that needed attention in the junior high section of the high school.
Aaron Allen entered the meeting @ 7:17 p.m.
The board discussed previous Health/Life/Safety plans that had been submitted and approved by the Illinois State Board of Education. Mr. Ewald stated some of the previous amendments will have to be updated. The board discussed the structural soundness of the elementary building, due to age. Mr. Ewald stated the elementary school is structurally sound. The age and layout of the building is no longer practical, but not condemnable.
The board asked Mr. Ewald to provide cost estimates on any health/life/safety issues in either building, the junior high section of wall structure, and elementary school gym bleacher replacement. The board would like to see these cost estimates by the March, 2018 board meeting.
The board discussed the construction of a multi-purpose building addition to the district, and would like Mr. Ewald to provide cost estimates of a simple structure.
Consent Agenda:
1) A motion was made by Allen and seconded by Pigg to approve the regular meeting minutes of January 23, 2018. McCabe-aye, Richey-aye, Pigg, Jackson-aye, Allen-aye, and Pribble-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
2) A motion was made by Allen and seconded by McCabe to approve payroll and bills for payment. McCabe, Jackson-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, Pigg-aye, and Allen-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
3) A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Pigg to approve the Treasurer’s Report and co- mingled funds as presented. Allen-aye, Jackson-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, McCabe-aye and Pigg- aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
Old Business:
Mr. Shain Crank informed the board that his five year strategic plan was included in the board packets and would be discussed in executive session. It also time to seal executive session minutes.
4) A motion was made by Pigg and seconded by Jackson to seal executive minutes from July 2017 through December 2017. Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, Pigg-aye, Allen-aye, McCabe-aye, and Jackson-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
New Business:
Tentative graduation dates were discussed by board members and administration. Mr. John Cummins proposed the date of May 25, 2018 which the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. He informed the board of a renewal of golf co-op with Eldorado School District. The board was made aware bids for mowing, pest control and fuel delivery were usually done this time of year.
5) A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Pribble to enter into a co-op agreement for the sport of Golf, with Eldorado School District, for the 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 school years. Allen-aye, Jackson-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, and McCabe-aye, and Pigg-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
6) A motion was made by Allen and seconded by Jackson to set graduation date on May 25, 2018 for both junior high (8th grade) and senior high (12th grade), at 6:00pm and 7:00pm, respectively. Pribble-aye, Allen-aye, Jackson-aye, McCabe, Richey-aye, and Pigg-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
7) A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by McCabe to bid the services of mowing, pest control and fuel delivery for the 2018/2019 school year.
Mr. Cummins requested permission on behalf of FBLA, to go ice skating on March 7, 2018 to Swonder Ice Arena in Evansville, IN. He also requested permission for FBLA to attend a conference, in Murray, KY on March 2, 2018. The conference is a hands-on lab where high school students can learn about telecommunications technology.
8) A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by McCabe to approve a field trip for FBLA to go ice skating in Evansville, IN on March 7, 2018. Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, McCabe-aye, Allen-aye, Jackson-aye, and Pigg-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
9) A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Pigg to approve a field trip on March 2, 2018, for FBLA to attend conference at Murray State University in Murray KY. Jackson-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, Pigg-aye, McCabe-aye, and Allen-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
Mr. Cummins informed the board that a motion must be made in order to start the Title Grant Plan for the 2018/2019 school year.
10) A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by McCabe to approve a Title Grant Plan be written for the 2018/2019 school year. Jackson-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, McCabe-aye, Pigg-aye, and Allen-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
Mr. Crank presented the seniority schedules (certified and non-certified) for the 2017/2018 school year. The certified schedule was given to the Galatia Teachers Union Association for review earlier in the month.
11) A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Allen to approve the 2017/2018 Certified Seniority Schedule, as presented. Jackson-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, McCabe-aye, Pigg-aye, and Allen-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
12) A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Allen to approve the 2017/2018 Non-certified Seniority Schedule, as presented. Richey-aye, Pribble-aye, Jackson-aye, McCabe-aye, Pigg-aye, and Allen-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
Mr. Crank presented samples of fabric to board members to view. He would like to order a new stage curtain for the elementary school. The current curtain is very old, is dry-rotting and not aesthetically appealing.
13) A motion was made by Pigg and seconded by Jackson to approve the purchase of a new elementary stage curtain not to exceed an amount of $7,000. Jackson-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, McCabe-aye, Pigg-aye, and Allen-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
Mr. Crank addressed the board regarding a meeting he attended with our IT provider, QNS (Quality Network Systems). A replacement server is needed at the elementary building, due to age and lack of capacity.
14) A motion was made by Pigg and seconded by Allen to approve the purchase of a refurbished server, from QNS, in an amount not to exceed $4,475. Allen-aye, Pribble-aye, McCabe-aye, Richey-aye, Pigg-aye, and Jackson-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
Mr. John Cummins presented a Trap Team athletic handbook for board approval. The board agreed the policy handbook should not contain the financial roles of students or sponsors.
15) A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Pigg to approve the Trap Team Athletic Handbook as presented. Pribble-aye, Allen-aye, McCabe-aye, Pigg-aye, Richey-aye, and Jackson-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
Executive Session:
16) A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by McCabe to enter into executive session at 9:20 p.m. to discuss compensation, employment, hiring, firing, of prospective or current employees (personnel), review executive session minutes, professional negotiations, and matters of student discipline. Allen- aye, Jackson-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, Pigg-aye, and McCabe-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
17) A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Allen to end executive session at 10:40 p.m. Jackson- aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, Pigg-aye, McCabe-aye, and Allen-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
18) A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Jackson to approve executive session minutes as read. Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, Pigg-aye, McCabe-aye, Allen-aye, and Jackson-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
High School Principal Report:
Mr. Cummins reported Wovsed will be implementing a new web based IEP program. Staff from every district will need to attend mandatory training, held by Wovsed. Both Mr. Cummins and Nealy Hamson, will attend this training. Ms. Hamson will be able to sit in on high school IEP meetings.
Egyptian Health Department provided professional development to the staff (that were not in CPR training) on an in-service day, February 16, 2018. Rachel Parrish and Dr. Jennie Bilman, from SIC, will be meeting with Ms. Toler, high school English teacher, to better align high school English curriculum to the college level. Prom has been set for April 21, 2018. Lunchtime adjustments have been very successful. We have encountered no problems with our internet, since we have changed to Futiva.
Transportation Report:
Mr. Cummins reported Bus #6 had some issues starting in the cold weather. The frequency of oil changes has increased to every 10,000 miles (from every 5000 miles), now that the new oil is being used. Mary Mayberry has retired. Kevin Peyton and Stacy Pribble will take turns driving the route to the Norris City Annex (Mary Mayberry’s route). Kim Jenkins, special education route driver, is planning to get her mini bus license, and drive the Norris City route next year.
The district provided a “letter of intent” to Larry Harris, a potential sub bus driver, so he is authorized to take the school bus driving test.
Athletic Report:
Mr. John Cummins informed the board of the Athletic report submitted by Paula Allen. Athletic events are going as planned, including grade checks, and reserving officials.
Superintendent Report:
Mr. Crank completed a second reading of policy #’s 2:260; 4:15; 4:110; 4:150; 4:170; 5:20; 5:90; 5:100; 5:200; 5:220; 5:240; 5:290; 6:50; 6:60; 6:150; 6:00; 6:340; 7:10; 7:15; 7:20; 7:70; 7:180; 7:190; 7:250; 7:260; 7:275; 7:305; 7:340.
Mr. Shain Crank addressed the board on the issue of school security. He informed the board that he is getting information on purchasing walkie-talkies for the district, and deadbolts on classroom doors. He is getting price quotes on “panic buttons” that would be installed at various locations in all school buildings. Mr. Crank has also spoken with Keith Brown, Saline County Sheriff, about hiring a deputy for school security. He will continue with teacher/staff education and student intruder drills so the district is as prepared as possible in the event of an intruder situation.
Mr. Crank informed the board of the junior high schedule change. Next year (2018/2019) the 7th grade will start the day at the elementary school with PE first hour. They will then be bussed to the high school. This schedule change will allow one high school teacher to fill the elementary school PE slot. This change will allow an additional classroom teacher to be hired at the elementary school.
He stated that he would like additional office space for administrative personnel, outside the elementary building.
19) A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Pigg to approve Nealy Hamson as Trap Shooting Team Coach for the 2017/2018 school year, with a stipend of $300.00. Allen-aye, Jackson-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, Pigg-aye, and McCabe-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
20) A motion was made by Jackson and seconded by Allen to approve tenure for Gretchen Mayberry. McCabe-aye, Allen-aye, Jackson-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, and Pigg-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
21) A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Allen to re-employ John Cummins, as high school principal, for a two year contract (10.5 month per year), with an annual base salary equaling $58,800.00 (Year 1 of contract). Mr. Cummins will receive a stipend of $3,000.00 for being Special Education Coordinator, a stipend of $1,400.00 for Transportation Director. 2018/2019 base salary of $60,000, a stipend of $3,000 for being Special Education Coordinator, a stipend of $1,400 for Transportation Director. Richey-abstain, Pigg-aye, McCabe-aye, Allen-aye, Jackson-aye, Pribble-aye. Five (5) ayes, One (1) abstain, motion carried.
22) A motion was made by Allen and seconded by McCabe to allow only Khoury League to use the school facilities under the intergovernmental agreement (attached). McCabe-aye, Allen-aye, Jackson-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, and Pigg-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
23) A motion was made by Pigg and seconded by McCabe to post an elementary teaching position for the 2018/2019 school year. McCabe-aye, Allen-aye, Pigg-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, and Jackson-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
24) A motion was made by Pigg and seconded by Pribble to approve policy #’s 2:260; 4:15; 4:110; 4:150; 4:170; 5:20; 5:90; 5:100; 5:200; 5:220; 5:240; 5:290; 6:50; 6:60; 6:150; 6:00; 6:340; 7:10; 7:15; 7:20; 7:70; 7:180; 7:190; 7:250; 7:260; 7:275; 7:305; 7:340. Allen-aye, Jackson-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, McCabe-aye, and Pigg-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
Adjournment:
25) A motion was made by Allen and seconded by Pigg to adjourn at 11:45 p.m. McCabe-aye, Richey-aye, Jackson-aye, Allen-aye, Pigg-aye, and Pribble-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
http://www.galatiak12.org/Board%20of%20Education%20Stuff/Minutes%20February%2022,%202018.pdf
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