Wabash Community Unit School District #348 Board of Education met Aug. 17.
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, Kyle Peach, Ryan Peter, Neil Earnest, and Theresa Hocking. Jared Alka was absent.
Also present were Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer, Tyler Buss– MCHS Asst. Principal, Brianne Foster–MCGS Principal, Sheila Odom– MCES Principal, Kevin Madden –WSJD, Kristi Perry –Teacher, Betsy Ross–WCTA, Dawn Drone – WCEA, Freda Alka-WCEA, Gregg Henager-Community Member, and District Secretary Kim Zimmer.
Schuler led the pledge to the flag.
Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of Past Board Meetings
July 20, 2020 Regular Meeting
July 30, 2020 Special Meeting
b. Monthly Bills
-Invoices Paid July 2020
-Bills Payable August 2020
c. Financial Reports
Account balances were:
Cash Deposits $ 130,345.03
Investments $ 4,109,563.99
4 Fund $ 3,293,024.00
5 Fund $ 3,698,949.00
d. Correspondence
-Suzette Saxe retired as MCGS 4th Grade Teacher effective August 31, 2020
-Ronda Lawson resigned as MCJHS RtI Instructor effective July 31, 2020
-Janice Workman retires as MCES Pre-K Assistant effective October 2, 2020
-Michelle Vessels resigns as Bus Aide effective August 10, 2020
-Glen Brown resigns as MCJHS Individual Aide effective August 4, 2020
-Marci Deisher resigns as MCHS English Teacher effective August 7, 2020
-Stacey Swift retiring as MCES Early Childhood Teacher effective the end of the 2020-2021 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 Brianne Foster
-Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer
f. Press Plus Board Policy Updates
A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Hocking and seconded by Earnest. A
roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Jared Alka was absent.
Executive Session pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act: “The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.”
At 7:03 p.m. a motion to go into closed session was made by Peach and seconded by Peter. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Jared Alka was absent.
Open Session
A motion to return to open session was made by Janice Alka and seconded by Hocking. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Jared Alka was absent. The meeting returned to open session at 8:00 p.m.
Closed Minutes Approved
Janice Alka moved to approve the minutes of the closed session as read in closed session. Peach seconded the motion. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Jared Alka was absent.
New Business
2020-2021 Proposed Budget
Dr. Bleyer noted that the budget would be displayed for a month. A Budget Hearing will take place on September 21, 2020.
WCEA Contract
A motion to approve the two year WCEA contract was made by Hocking and seconded by Earnest. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Jared Alka was absent.
Student Handbooks 2020-2021
A motion to approve the student handbook changes for MCES, MCGS, MCJHS, and MCHS was made by Janice Alka and seconded by Peach. All present vote Aye. Motion Carried. Jared Alka was absent.
Participation of Remote Learners in Extracurricular Activities
A motion to table this item was made by Janice Alka and seconded by Peter. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Jared Alka was absent.
Deadline to Declare for Remote Learning
A motion to table this item was made by Hocking and seconded by Peach. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Jared Alka was absent.
Amendment to Reopening Plan
Dr. Bleyer spoke regarding the Remote Plan for the district. He noted that the plan is on the district website. The District will continue to provide meals to students. He also said that the goal was to get back to in classroom instruction as soon as possible. A motion to approve the amended reopening plan was made by Janice Alka and seconded by Peach. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Jared Alka was absent.
Employment of Personnel
A motion to approve the following employment recommendations was made by Hocking and seconded by Earnest:
NON-CERTIFIED
Judy Majors -MCES Physical Education Assistant beginning the start of the 2020-2021 school year
Natalie Clark -MCGS Special Education Paraprofessional beginning the start of the 2020-2021 school year
Cherise Stoll -Bus Driver beginning the start of the 2020-2021 school year
Malynn McGee -MCGS Lunch/Recess Assistant beginning the start of the 2020-2021 school year
TRANSFERS
Pam Reid -MCJHS Classroom Paraprofessional beginning the start of the 2020-2021 school year
All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Jared Alka was absent.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Janice Alka and seconded by Peach. All present voted aye. Motion Carried. Jared Alka was absent. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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