Hamilton County Community Unit School District 10 Board of Education met Jan. 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Education of Hamilton County Community Unit District No. 10 met in regular session on the evening of January 15, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., in the Unit Office.
The meeting was called to order by Board President Dennis Lynch. Roll Call was as follows: Present – Steve Becker, Bob Gray, Jeff Lueke, Tim Millenbine, Clint Ragan, Ellen Rubenacker, and Dennis Lynch.
Motion by Ragan, second by Gray to approve the following items under the Consent Agenda: The minutes from the December 12, 2018 Regular Board Meeting, December 18, 2018 Special Board Meeting, December 26, 2018 Special Board Meeting, Treasurer’s Report, Budget report, District bill listing, and the destruction of Executive Session Audio Recordings older than 18 months per Code. Out of State Trip: Ben Newbury to Annual Farm Show in Louisville, KY on February 14, 2019 and Jamie Ellis to Women’s Hospital in Evansville, IN on April 29, 2019. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Ragan, Gray, Becker, Lueke, Millenbine, Rubenacker, and Lynch. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE - None.
VISITORS/Public Comment – Civic students were present for a classroom assignment. Kyle Lloyd with Future Green Energy Consortium was here to inform the board about options for utilizing renewable energy. Bryan Waier with FFA Alumni was here to make a proposal to the board for the FFA Alumni to purchase an activity bus from United Methodist Church in McLeansboro. The district then would purchase it over the next 5 years from the FFA Alumni, with the understanding that the FFA would have first opportunity to use it and not to be charged for use. All costs to operate the activity bus would be the district’s responsibility. Brian gave an update on the current FFA program and possible future plans. Dewain Wellen and Dennis Lynch gave an update on the Fox Fire Trap Team. The team has had several 1st place wins in the recent shoots. Dennis has informed the board that 10 new guns will need to be purchased and asked if the district would consider helping the team with these purchases.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT - Status
Mr. Fetcho updated the Board on the following: The 2019 Financial Profile and the District’s Summative Designation Indicator Scores. All schools are commendable at this time, but all were very close to being exemplary schools. End of 1st quarter enrollment. State disbursements owed $328,426.
OLD BUSINESS –
Motion by Becker, second by Ragan to approve a 2-Year agreement (Option 1) with Future Green Energy Consortium for Dahlgren School as presented by representatives from Future Green. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Ragan, Gray, Lueke, Millenbine, Rubenacker, and Lynch. Motion carried.
Motion by Gray, second by Millenbine to approve the low bid from Bluebird for 4 new 2020 gasoline engine school buses. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes- Gray, Millenbine, Becker, Lueke, Ragan, Rubenacker, and Lynch. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS-
Motion by Becker, second by Rubenacker to move the Tuesday, February 19, 2019 regular board meeting to Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Ragan, second by Millenbine to approve the Law Enforcement Liability Insurance Policy with QBE Specialty. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes Ragan, Millenbine, Becker, Gray, Lueke, Rubenacker, and Lynch. Motion carried.
Motion by Millenbine, second by Ragan to approve the Title I SIG work plan as required by ISBE for accepting the $15,000 grant. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Becker, second by Rubenacker to convene in executive session at 8:29 p.m. to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of a specific employee(s) or office of the public body pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Becker, Rubenacker, Gray, Lueke, Millenbine, Ragan, and Lynch. Motion carried.
Motion by Ragan, second by Gray to come out of executive session at 10:16 p.m. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes – Ragan, Gray, Becker, Lueke, Millenbine, Rubenacker, and Lynch. Motion carried.
Motion by Becker, second by Lueke to approve the minutes from executive session. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Rubenacker, second by Ragan to rescind the letter of resignation from Sarah Healy, District Bookkeeper/Treasurer, effective January 4, 2019. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes Rubenacker, Ragan, Becker, Gray, Lueke, Millenbine, and Lynch.
Motion by Gray, second by Lueke to accept the letter of resignation from Cory Skelton, 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach, effective January 6, 2019. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Becker, second by Ragan to approve a medical leave request from a non- certified employee beginning January 22, 2019 for approximately 6 weeks. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Rubenacker, second by Gray to approve Amy Hamson as a Jr. High Volleyball volunteer for the 2019 season. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Lueke, second by Rubenacker to employ Doug Miller as the 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach for the remainder of 2018-2019 season. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes Lueke, Rubenacker, Becker, Gray, Millenbine, Ragan, and Lynch.
Motion by Gray, second by Becker to employ Bill Blake as an Interim Transportation Director, contingent upon successful completion of a background check and completion of necessary paperwork, effective February 4, 2019. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes Gray, Becker, Lueke, Millenbine, Ragan, Rubenacker, and Lynch.
Motion by Ragan, second by Becker to employ Maude Wheeler as a Special Education Aide, contingent upon obtaining proper Illinois licensure (Paraprofessional) by the conclusion of the 2018-2019 school year, effective January 16, 2019. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes Ragan, Becker, Gray, Lueke, Millenbine, Rubenacker, and Lynch.
Motion by Lueke, second by Becker to employ Lacey Day as a part-time, hourly Child Care employee, contingent upon completion of necessary paperwork, effective January 16, 2019. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes Lueke, Becker, Gray, Millenbine, Ragan, Rubenacker, and Lynch.
Motion by Gray, second by Rubenacker to employ Taylie Payne as a part-time, hourly Child Care employee, contingent upon completion of a background check and completion of necessary paperwork, effective January 16, 2019. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes Gray, Rubenacker, Becker, Lueke, Ragan, and Lynch. Voting Present – Millenbine.
Motion by Millenbine, second by Becker to approve the employment contract with J.D. Murphy as a Director of Security for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year, effective at the conclusion of his 999 employment hours with the Hamilton County Sheriff Department. Roll Call Vote – Voting Yes Millenbine, Becker, Gray, Lueke, Ragan, Rubenacker, and Lynch.
Motion by Rubenacker, second by Ragan to post for an Art Teacher. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Rubenacker, second by Ragan to post for a Secretary. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Millenbine, second by Becker to approve the release of the July 2018 through December 2018 Executive Session Minutes. Vote was taken by voice and motion carried.
Motion by Lueke, second by Ragan to adjourn. Vote was taken by voice, motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:23 p.m.
http://www.unit10.com/uo/meetings/minutes/1819/1.15.19%20Minutes.pdf
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