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Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met April 24.

Here is the agenda 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. 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, Mr. Jonathan Russell, Mr. Billy Smith and Mr. Brandon Henshaw.

The following administrators were present: Mike Gauch, Scott Dewar, John Crabb, Natalie Fry, Randy Smithpeters, Eric Witges, Eric McCollum, and Debbie McGowan. The following Unit #3 staff members were present: Keri Holland, Marsha Byas, Julie McRoy, Marla Agin, Janet Hughes, Greg Langley, Marriah Smith, Sandra Bozarth, Glenda Hall, Tiffany Nyberg, Mike Boglino, Laurie Pappenfuss, Phil Nyberg, Heather Cox, Angie Bennett, Johni Beal, Cindy Potter, Ben Vinyard, Jennifer Irvin, Cacy Ellis, Kara James, Nick James, and Christy Shires. The following members of the public were present: Greg Williams, 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

BOARD REORGANIZATION

The former Board was called to order by the Board President.

Mr. Chris Penrod, Mr. Kevin Dowdy, Mr. Jeffrey Drake, Mr. Tom DeNeal, Mr. Billy Smith, Mr. Jonathan Russell and Mr. Ryan Lambert were present.

President Penrod called for a motion to seat Mr. Mike Gauch President Pro-Tem for purpose of nominations and election of officers. Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

This now concludes the business we had planned for the outgoing school board to conduct. The Chair will entertain a motion for this board to adjourn sine die.

Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. DeNeal seconded the motion that the 2018-2019 school board adjourn sine die and that the new board reconvene immediately following the swearing in of the newly elected board members. Superintendent Gauch asked for any discussion. Hearing none, the secretary called roll. On the motion, there are 7 voting aye, and 0 voting nay. The motion carries.

The board recessed for a moment while the outgoing member returns to the audience and the seats are readied for the new board members.

Following a brief break, Superintendent Gauch asked the newly-elected board members to come forward to take their oaths of office.

“I, (Chris Penrod, Ryan Lambert, and Brandon Henshaw), do solemnly swear that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of member of the Board of Education of Harrisburg Community Unit School District No. 3, in accordance with the Constitution of the United States of Illinois, and the laws of the State of Illinois, to the best of my ability.

I further swear that:

I shall respect taxpayer interests by serving as a faithful protector of the school district’ s assets;

I shall encourage and respect the free expression of opinion by my fellow board members and others who seek of hearing before the board, while respecting the privacy of students and employees;

I shall recognize that a board member has no legal authority as an individual and that decisions can be made only by a majority vote at a public board meeting; and

I shall abide by majority decisions of the board, while retaining the right to seek changes in such decisions through ethical and constructive channels.”

Superintendent Gauch welcomed the new board members and invited them to take their seats. The secretary called roll. Mr. Chris Penrod, Mr. Kevin Dowdy, Mr. Tom DeNeal, Mr. Billy Smith, Mr. Ryan Lambert, Mr. Jonathan Russell and Mr. Brandon Henshaw were present.

A quorum of the new board is present. The first order of business will be the election of board officers. Superintendent Gauch called for nominations for the position of board president.

Mr. Lambert moved to nominate Chris Penrod for Board President. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. Mr. DeNeal moved to nominate Jonathan Russell for Board President. Motion died for lack of second. The secretary called the roll. On the motion, there are 7 voting aye, and 0 voting nay. The motion carried and Chris Penrod was elected as Board President.

President called for a motion to remove Mike Gauch as President Pro-Tem. Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

The next order of business was to call for nominations for the position of Board Vice President.

Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to nominate Billy Smith for Board Vice-President. Hearing no further nominations, the secretary called the roll. On the motion, there are 7 voting aye, and 0 voting nay. The motion carried and Billy Smith was elected as Board Vice-President.

The next order of business was to call for nominations for the position of Board Secretary.

Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to nominate Jonathan Russell for Board Secretary. Hearing no further nominations, the secretary called the roll. On the motion, there are 7 voting aye, and 0 voting nay. The motion carried and Jonathan Russell was elected as Board Secretary.

Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Russell seconded the motion to adopt Robert’s Rules of Order. On a call of the roll the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. DeNeal seconded the motion as per the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept all past contracts and policies. On a call of the roll the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

The Superintendent will assign committee positions in May. Board members should please send any preferences you may have.

Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to enter into Executive Session to review Executive Session Minutes, to discuss the possible employment, appointment, compensation and discipline of employees of the Board of Education or complaints against employees of the Board; retirements, resignations, and to discuss collective bargaining negotiations. 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 6:09 p.m.

Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to reconvene in open session at 6:29 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 Siemans gave an update on the solar project.

Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the March 19, 2019 Regular Board Meeting. On a call of the roll, Mr. DeNeal, Mr. Dowdy, Mr. Smith, Mr. Russell, Mr. Lambert, and Mr. Penrod voted yea. Mr. Henshaw abstained. Motion carried.

Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the Bills Due and Payable. On a call of the roll, Mr. Dowdy, Mr. Smith, Mr. Russell, Mr. Lambert, Mr. DeNeal, and Mr. Penrod voted yea. Mr. Henshaw abstained. Motion carried.

Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Dowdy 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

West Side Primary - Principal Kim Williams

East Side Intermediate - Principal Natalie Fry East Side

§ Provided information on an East Side Intervention Specialist

Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to internally post the position as East Side Intervention Specialist. Contingent upon HEA agreement that this will be filled from an existing position and will not add to the number of certified staff members in the district. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Harrisburg Middle School - Principal John Crabb

§ The State Assessment was completed in only 2 weeks this year with very few technology issues. Harrisburg High School - Principal Scott Dewar

§ Provided rationale for an additional math teacher to help the growing number of students and their needs. Building and Grounds - Tony Chrisman

Technology, Media, Grants, Special Education

Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Russell seconded the motion to approve the technology lease purchase as presented. 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 contract with Bushue Human Resources as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the purchase from Greenhouse Megastore of material to erect a new greenhouse at the High School. Funds generated through fundraisers, grants and/or donations will be used to offset the cost to the District of this structure. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve Greenhouse Contracting to install the greenhouse on site as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve the District Wellness Policy 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 Consolidated District Plan as presented.

On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea. The Progressive Discipline Plan for the District was TABLED.

Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the East Side Handbook changes as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the Board Meeting Schedule for the 19-20 school year as presented. Meetings will be the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Harrisburg Middle School, Media Center, 312 Bulldog Boulevard, Harrisburg, Illinois. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to award the Bid for Pest Control to Terminix for the 19 - 20 school year as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to award the Bid for Trash to Bulldog for the 19 - 20 school year as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to award the Bid for Bakery Products to Bimbo Bakery for the 19- 20 school year as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to award the Bid for Dairy Products to Prairie Farms for the 19- 20 school year as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve the Executive Session minutes of the March 19, 2019 Regular Board Meeting. On a call of the roll, Mr. DeNeal, Mr. Dowdy, Mr. Smith, Mr. Russell, Mr. Lambert, and Mr. Penrod voted yea. Mr. Henshaw abstained. Motion carried.

Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to rescind the motion made at the December 18, 2018 School Board Meeting to have Eric McCollum be full-time Special Education Coordinator. On a call of the roll, Mr. Dowdy, Mr. Smith, Mr. Russell, Mr. Lambert, Mr. DeNeal, and Mr. Penrod voted yea. Mr. Henshaw abstained. Motion carried.

Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the letter of retirement for Kim Williams 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 contract for reassignment of Kim Williams as Full-Time Special Education Coordinator beginning July 1, 2019. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the contract for reassignment of Eric Witges to the position of West Side Principal starting July 1, 2019. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Russell seconded the motion to approve the contract for reassignment of Eric McCollum as East Side Assistant Principal starting July 1, 2019. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve the contract for West Side Asst. Principal to Mallory Wilson for the 2019-2020 School Year beginning July 1, 2019 as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the retirement letter of Beth Bond for the 21-22 school year, exercising the retirement incentive in the current HEA contract 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 retirement letter of Sandra Bozarth for the 21-22 school year, exercising the retirement incentive in the current HEA contract as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve the retirement letter of Valery Helton for the 21-22 school year, exercising the retirement incentive in the current HEA contract as presented. 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 retirement letter of Pam Plunkett for the 21-22 school year, exercising the retirement incentive in the current HEA contract as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve the retirement letter of Debbie Abney effective June 30, 2019 as presented. 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 retirement letter of Becky Taborn as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Russell seconded the motion to approve the retirement letter of Cindy Fulbright as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the resignation of Stephanie Garrison effective immediately as presented. 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 Voluntary transfer of Glenda Hall to the vacant full-day Pre-K classroom for the 19-20 school year as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the Voluntary transfer of Gail Frothingham to the full-time position of the 2 half day Pre-K classes for the 19-20 school year as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the hire of Tim Prather as High School History teacher for the 2019-2020 school year as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to hire Beth Taylor as Kindergarten teacher for the 2019-2020 school year as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to hire Lana Bergen as full-time Early Childhood Special Education teacher for the 2019-2020 school year as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to hire Kelsey Piche as Middle School Special Education teacher for the 2019-2020 school year as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to hire Collins Lambert as 2nd Grade teacher for the 2019- 2020 school year as presented. On a call of the roll, Mr. Russell, Mr. Henshaw, Mr. DeNeal, Mr. Dowdy, Mr. Smith and Mr. Penrod voted yea. Mr. Lambert abstained. Motion carried.

Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to transfer Ashley Plumlee from 3 hour to 6 hour cook at the High School for the remainder of the 18-19 school year as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to hire Beth Gholson as 6 hour cook at the Middle School for the remainder of the 18-19 school year as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to hire Cindy Patterson as 5.5 hour cook at the Middle School for the remainder of the 18-19 school year as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to hire Amy Scott as an EOC Aide at the West Side for the remainder of the 18-19 school year as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the hire of Jess Martin as Asst. Cheer Coach for the 2019-2020 school year 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 Todd Cavender as Asst. Wrestling Coach for the 2019-2020 school year as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to post the position of High School Math for the 2019- 2020 school year. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve the Leave of Absence of Scarlett Flahardy effective immediately as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to increase the stipend for ticket takers, concession workers, and scorekeepers at Middle School athletic events from 8 dollars to 15 dollars per night.

On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.

Mr. Smith 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 7:12 p.m.

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