Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met Feb. 20.
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 Wednesday, February 20, 2019 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 (arrived at 6:10 p.m.), Mr. Ryan Lambert, Mr. Jonathan Russell, and Mr. Billy Smith.
The following administrators were present: Mike Gauch, Scott Dewar, Kim Williams, John Crabb, Natalie Fry, Randy Smithpeters, Eric Witges, Eric McCollum, and Debbie McGowan. The following Unit #3 staff members were present: Keri Holland, Val Hodges, Julie McRoy, Tony Chrisman, Janet Hughes, Scott Isaacs, Greg Langley, Phil Nyberg, and Tiffany Nyberg. The following members of the public were present: Greg Williams, Alex McRoy, 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. Lambert moved and Mr. Dowdy 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. Smith seconded the motion to reconvene in open session at 6:42 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
Greg Williams with Siemens gave an update on the solar project.
Scott Isaacs, Safety Director, gave information of the intruder drills being conducted at the schools.
Mr. Drake moved and Mr. Russell seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the January 15, 2019 Regular Board Meeting. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Dowdy 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. Dowdy moved and Mr. Russell seconded the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Drake 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
§ The new Resource Officer vehicle has been provided to the District at no cost.
West Side Primary - Principal Kim Williams
§ The city has looked into the issue with the sidewalk and has made plans to fix it so it doesn’t flood.
East Side Intermediate - Principal Natalie Fry Harrisburg Middle School - Principal John Crabb Harrisburg High School - Principal Scott Dewar Building and Grounds - Tony Chrisman
§ Custodial staff worked very hard in cleaning sidewalks and parking lots during the snow and ice. Technology, Media, Grants, Special Education
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve John Fopay to trench and run fiber to the new unit office for district technology hub at a cost of $20,500 as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Drake seconded the motion to review the last 6 months Closed Session Minutes and keep them closed. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Superintendent Gauch stated he plans to present more information on Textbook/Curriculum purchases next month.
Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to post a new High School certified teaching position for Media/Technology teacher for the 2019-2020 school year as presented. On a call of the roll, Mr. Smith, Mr. Russell, Mr. Lambert, Mr. DeNeal, Mr. Dowdy, and Mr. Penrod voted yea. Mr. Drake voted nay. Motion carried.
The first meeting is scheduled for HEA Negotiations.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the District Substitute Teacher Manual as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Drake seconded the motion to approve the Executive Session minutes of the January 15, 2019 Regular Board Meeting. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Drake moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the resignation of Lindsey Witherspoon as Kindergarten Teacher as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the resignation of Josh Allen as Middle School Boys Track Coach as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea. Mr. Drake moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion for approval of posting the position of Middle School Boys Track Coach for the 18-19 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 approve the following Volunteer Coaches. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
§ Middle School Volleyball – Lacee Upchurch, Holly Harrison
§ High School Baseball – John Crabb, Al Way, Tim Davis, J.C. Davis, Chris Willsey
§ Journalism – Don Wall
Mr. Drake moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the retirement letter of Sue Mick as presented. 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 Maternity leave of Cassidy Russell as presented. 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 Maternity Leave of Dusti Agin as presented. 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 Maternity Leave of Breanna Perkins as presented. 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 Resolution of non-renewal of administrative contract and reassignment of Gabe Angelly. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the internal posting of West Side Asst. Principal. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Drake seconded the motion to approve the honorable dismissal of Trey Sigler as of the last day of student attendance for the 18-19 school year. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the Resolution of non-renewal of first year probationary teacher Kara Renwick effective the last day of student attendance for the 18-19 school year. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert 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 7:22 p.m.
https://www.hbg.saline.k12.il.us/cms/lib/IL02218677/Centricity/Domain/24/2-20-19%20Bd.%20Mtg.%20Minutes.pdf
Alerts Sign-up