Wabash Community Unit School District #348 Board of Education met May 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Education of Wabash Community Unit School District #348 met in Regular Session in the Cafetorium of Mt. Carmel Grade School.
President Schuler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Secretary Janice Alka called the roll. In addition to the secretary, those present were Tim Schuler, Neil Earnest, Kyle Peach, Ryan Peter, Jared Alka, and Theresa Hocking.
Also present were Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer, Kevin Madden –WSJD, Tracee Bleyer- Video Recorder, and District Secretary Kim Zimmer.
Schuler led the pledge to the flag.
Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of Past Board Meetings -April 20, 2020 Regular Meeting
b. Monthly Bills
-Invoices Paid April 2020
-Bills Payable May 2020
c. Financial Reports
Account balances were:
Cash Deposits $ 208,354.81
Investments $ 5,121,801.49
4 Fund $ 3,966,124.00
5 Fund $ 4,517,939.00
Breakfast/Lunch $ 34,726.69
d. Administrative Reports
-District Curriculum/Grant Coordinator Michael Brewer
-Mt. Carmel Junior High/High School Chief Operations Officer Steve Holt
-Mt. Carmel Elementary School Principal Sheila Odom
-Mt. Carmel Grade School Principal Chris Taylor
-Mt. Carmel Junior High/High School Principal Jake Newkirk
-Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer
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.
Reports
Superintendent Report on End of School Year- Dr. Bleyer said he is still waiting on information to determine how the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year will begin. Several plans are being worked on by Dr. Bleyer and the administrative staff. He also mentioned that a Wi-Fi upgrade is in the works.
New Business
Amended Budget 2019-2020
The amended budget is on display in the district office.
Employment of Personnel
A motion to approve the following employment recommendations was made by Peach:
TRANSFER
Jamie Tillotson -MCGS 6TH Grade Special Education Teacher beginning the start of the 2020-2021 school year
CERTIFIED
Steven DeStefano -MCHS Woodshop Teacher beginning the start of the 2020-2021 school year
Caren Hawf -Summer Paint Crew Leader starting May 18, 2020
The motion was seconded by Peter. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.
The Board formed a negotiating committee for he upcoming contract negotiations with the WCEA. The committee members are Tim Schuler, Ryan Peter, and Theresa Hocking.
Ryan Peter read aloud a prepared statement voicing his concern regarding the closure of the schools. He asked that the Board work towards making sure the schools open up this coming fall.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Janice Alka and seconded by Earnest. All present voted aye. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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