Wabash Community Unit School District #348 Board of Education met June 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Education of Wabash Community Unit School District #348 met in Regular Session on Monday, June 15, 2020 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, Evan Merrill – Mt. Carmel Register, Tracee Bleyer-Video Recorder, and District Secretary Kim Zimmer.
Schuler led the pledge to the flag.
Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of Past Board Meetings
May 18, 2020 Regular Meeting
b. Monthly Bills
-Invoices Paid May 2020
-Bills Payable June 2020
c. Financial Reports
Account balances were:
Cash Deposits $ 257,228.35
Investments $ 4,965,255.58
4 Fund $ 4,165,868.00
5 Fund $ 4,669,026.00
Breakfast/Lunch $ 17,120.23
d. Correspondence
Ivy Shehorn resigned as MCES Paraprofessional effective the end of the 2019-2020 school year.
e. 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
f. Closed Meeting Minutes Review
g. Destruction of Executive Session Audio tapes older than 18 months per provision of Section 2.06 of the Open Meetings Act.
Dr. Bleyer thanked Kyle Peach for his work in helping to make the Senior video. He also thanked all the cleaning crews in the district who have been preparing for the upcoming school year. Bleyer noted that there are three scenarios for the return to school: Normal (traditional) start, Hybrid model, and remote learning. The district is still waiting on guidance from the Governor and the Illinois State Board of Education.
A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Janice Alka and seconded by Jared Alka. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.
New Business
Amended Budget 2019-2020
A motion to approve the Amended 2019-2020 Budget was made by Peach and seconded by Earnest. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.
2020-2021 Food Bid
A recommendation to accept bids awarded to each company according to lowest price per product or quality of product was made by the head cooks. A motion to approve the recommendation was made by Janice Alka and seconded by Hocking. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.
2020-2021 Fuel Bid
Andrews Oil was the only company that submitted a bid. The bid was based off of monthly rack pricing. A motion to approve the bid was made by Peach and seconded by Peter. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.
2020-2021 Board Meeting Dates
A motion to approve the 2020-2021 Board Meeting Dates as presented was made by Hocking and seconded by Janice Alka. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Increase Sub Pay
Dr. Bleyer recommended increasing the following substitute pay in order to comply with minimum wage requirements:
Parapro Sub increase to $75/Day
Custodian Sub increase to $80/Day
A motion to approve these sub pay increase recommendations was made by Janice Alka and seconded by Kyle Peach. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Employment of Personnel
A motion to approve the following employment recommendations was made by Hocking:
CERTIFIED
Julie Alka -MCGS Third Grade Teacher beginning the start of the 2020-2021 school year
Annie Dardeen -MCJHS 8th Grade Math Teacher beginning the start of the 2020-2021 school year
Extra-Curricular
Sarah Morris -MCJHS Student Council Sponsor beginning the start of the 2020-2021 school year
The motion was seconded by Peter. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.
President Schuler noted that everyone was hopeful that the school year would begin normally in August. He also mentioned that negotiations with the WCEA had been taking place and the WCEA would be voting on a contract in the near future.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Earnest and seconded by Hocking. All present voted aye. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
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