Wabash Community Unit School District 348 Board met June 18.
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The Board of Education of Wabash Community Unit School District #348 met in Regular Session on Monday, June 18, 2018 in the library of Mt. Carmel Elementary School.
President Schuler called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Secretary Janice Alka called the roll. Attending in addition to the secretary were Kyle Peach, Theresa Hocking, Neil Earnest, Jared Alka, and Tim Schuler. Ryan Peter 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, Kevin Madden –WSJD, Jake –DRR, Karin Kelsey –MCHS, Lana Yancey –WCTA, Dawn Drone – WCEA, Betsy Ross –MCGS, Danielle Ewald-MCGS, Melinda Pelzel, Joe Pelzel, Rick Johnston –Bushue, Logan Crum –Wrestling Coach, Darlene Underwood –District Treasurer, and District Secretary Kim Zimmer.
Schuler led the pledge to the flag.
Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes of Past Board Meeting
-May 14, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
b. Approval of Monthly Bills
-Invoices Paid May 2018
-Bills Payable June 2018
c. Approval of Financial Report
Account balances were:
Cash Deposits $ 535,436.27
Investments $ 3,878,623.59
4 Fund $ 3,931,926.00
5 Fund $ 4,272,558.00
Breakfast/Lunch $ 77,059.20
d. Approval of Correspondence
-Gary Bemont retiring as MCGS Head Night
-Elizabeth Savage
-Clif Mobley
-Robin Jones
-Joe Judge
-Betty Kimpel
e. Approve Resolution on Prevailing Wages for 2018-2019
f. Approve Title I Schoolwide Building Plans
g. Approve Board Meeting Dates for 2018-2019
h. Rehire MCHS and MCJHS Spring Sport Coaches
j. Declare District Items Surplus
k. 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 Transportation Karen Stoneberger (attachment #6)
Superintendent Tim Buss (attachment #7)
l. Review of closed meeting minutes
m. Destruction of Executive Session Audio Tapes Older than 18 months per provision of Section 2.06 of the Open Meetings Act
A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Janice Alka and seconded by Earnest. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
Visitors
Rick Johnston – Bushue Human Resources Johnstone reviewed with the Board the proposed Insurance Renewal Rates.
Unfinished Business
Approve 2017-2018 Amended Budget
A motion to approve the 2017-18 Amended Budget was made by Peach and seconded by Hocking. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
Discuss District #348 Pay to Play & Transportation for Sporting/Band Events for 2018-19
The Board continued their discussions regarding Pay to Play and Transportation for Extra-Curricular activities. The Board decided to continue discussion on Pay to Play. A motion was made for the District to cover the cost of transportation for sporting events and Band events for 2018-2019 by Peach and seconded by Earnest. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
New Business
Approve Worker’s Compensation/Property Casualty Insurance Renewal
Upon the recommendation by President Schuler, a motion to approve the Worker’s Compensation/Property Casualty Insurance Renewal was made by Peach and seconded by Earnest. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
Review and Accept Cafeteria Bids
A motion was made by Janice Alka to approve the lowest bid for each item on the bid sheets. The motion was seconded by Peach.. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
Discuss Adding Junior High Wrestling
Principal Steve Holt and Wrestling Coach Logan Crum talked to the Board about adding 5th – 8th Grade wrestling. It was pointed out that the cost would be minimal and the experience for the athletes could be beneficial both personally and academically. A motion to approve adding Junior High Wrestling as proposed was made by Jared Alka and seconded by Janice Alka. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
Approval of Resolution Regarding Classification Reduction of Support Staff Members
A motion to approve a resolution to reduce classification for support staff members Chris Brown and Telisa Laws was made by Hocking and seconded by Janice Alka. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
Move to go to Closed Session
At 7:27 p.m., Hocking 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 student discipline.” The motion was seconded by Janice Alka. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
Open Session
A motion to return to open session was made by Peach and seconded by Jared Alka. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent. The meeting returned to open session at 8:16 p.m.
Closed Minutes Approved
Earnest moved to approve the minutes of the closed session as read in closed session. Hocking seconded the motion. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
Personnel Matters
A motion to approve the employment of the following certified employees was made by Janice Alka: Ashton Gordon -MCES Kindergarten Teacher beginning the start of the 2018-2019 school year Jacquelyn Aubrey -MCGS Special Education Teacher beginning the start of the 2018-2019 school year Lindsey Wright -MCHS (Life) Science Teacher beginning January 3, 2019 The motion was seconded by Hocking. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
A motion to approve the following non-certified employment was made by Hocking:
Melinda Pelzel -MCJHS Individual Assistant beginning the start of the 2018-2019 school year ViLinda Lowery -MCGS F/T Cook beginning the start of the 2018-2019 school year Sara Ditterline – MCGS Lunch/Recess Supervisors (2. 5 hours) beginning the start of the 2018-2019 Kimberly Lee, Page Arnott, Dawn Hedge, Chris Shelby -District Summer Custodial Help beginning June 1, 2018
Karen Dardeen -MCJHS Scholastic Bowl Sponsor beginning the start of the 2018-2019 school year
Michael Gordon -MCHS English Department Chair beginning the start of the 2018-2019 school year
Tabby Niduaza -MCHS Volleyball Coach Volunteer beginning the start of the 2018-2019 school year
The motion was seconded by Janice Alka. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
A motion to approve the following MCHS and MCJHS Spring Sport Coaches was made by Peach:
MCHS
Baseball - Shea Smith
JV Baseball - Kevin Smith/Dave Stoneberger
Softball - Kyle Buss
Boys Track - Darren Peach
Girls Track - Doug Schwartz
Girls Soccer - Ed Berberich
Boys Tennis - Patti Bramlet
MCJHS
Boys Track - Joe Judge
Girls Track - Lindsey Hadley
Volleyball - Julie Merritt/Lisa Benedict
The motion was seconded by Hocking. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
President Tim Schuler awarded a retirement plaque to outgoing Superintendent Tim Buss.
Superintendent Buss spoke a few words regarding his 33 years serving Wabash District #348. He received a round of applause.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Janice Alka and seconded by Jared Alka. All present voted Aye.
Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent. Meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
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