Wabash Community Unit School District 348 Board met April 20

By Philip Gonzales

Jun 26, 2020

Wabash Community Unit School District 348 Board met April 20.

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, and Theresa Hocking. Jared Alka was absent.

Also present were Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer, Kevin Madden –WSJD, Tracee BleyerVideo Recorder, and District Secretary Kim Zimmer.

Schuler led the pledge to the flag.

Consent Agenda

a. Minutes of Past Board Meetings

-March 16, 2020 Regular Meeting

b. Monthly Bills

-Invoices Paid March 2020

-Bills Payable April 2020

c. Financial Reports

Account balances were:

Cash Deposits $ 126,794.52

Investments $ 5,318,957.03

4 Fund $ 4,097,908.00

5 Fund $ 4,695,620.00

Breakfast/Lunch $ 28,864.70

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

Dr. Bleyer mentioned that they are planning on collecting books and chrome books from students in May. The principals and teachers will come up with a plan to collect these materials while abiding by the state mandated safety guidelines. Dr. Bleyer also noted that the Food Service employees had done a great job with meal preparation and he also thanked the transportation department for the smooth delivery of lunches to students in rural Wabash County. A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Peach and seconded by Peter. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Jared Alka was absent. Motion Carried.

New Business

2020-2021 Schedule of Fees

A motion to approve the proposed 2020-2021 Schedule of Fees was made by Hocking and seconded by Earnest. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Jared Alka was absent. Motion Carried.

Employment of Personnel

A motion to approve the following employment recommendations was made by Peach:

NON-CERTIFIED

Candice Kissel -MCGS Part Time Lunch/Recess Supervisor starting the 2020-2021 school year

TRANSFER

Amy Kensler -MCGS 5th Grade Math Teacher starting the 2020-2021 school year

CERTIFIED

Zachary Holtz -MCES 1ST Grade Teacher starting the 2020-2021 school year

The motion was seconded by Earnest. All present voted Aye. Jared Alka was absent.

Motion Carried.

The Board tabled the employment for a new 3rd Grade Teacher at MCGS pending more information from the state on funding for next year.

Adjournment