Wabash Community Unit School District #348 Board of Education Met Jan. 25.
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.
Seating of Appointed Board Member
President Schuler called the meeting to order at 6:55 p.m.
Approve New Appointee
President Schuler asked for a motion to approve Kevin Raber as an appointed board member (replacing Jared Alka who resigned). Janice Alka made the motion to approve the appointee and Hocking seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted aye. Motion Carried.
Oath of Office
All the board members recited the Oath of Office together.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Alka and seconded by Peach. All present voted aye. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
Regular Board Meeting
Secretary Janice Alka called the roll. In addition to the secretary, those present were Tim Schuler, Kyle Peach, Ryan Peter, Neil Earnest, Theresa Hocking, and Kevin Raber.
Also present were Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer, Jake Newkirk –MCJSH Principal, Brianne Foster–MCGS Principal, Sheila Odom-MCES Principal, Kevin Madden –WSJD, Corey Woolsey –MC Register, Tyler Buss –MCHS Assistant Principal, Kyle Buss – Athletic Director, Betsy Ross –WCTA, Danielle Ewald –WCTA, Dawn Drone –WCEA, Ryan Tuner –
MCPD, Daniel Hopper –MCPD, Chase Cheadle –Sheriff’s Office,Tim Wachs –MCGS, Jessica Peter –Community, Kristi Perry –Teacher, Scott McCallen –WVC, Valerie Lyons Channel 44, Craig Keepes, Vesta Rigg, Liz Richardson, Holly Halbig, and District Secretary Kim Zimmer.
Pledge of Allegiance
Schuler led the pledge to the flag.
Statement by Ryan Peter
Peter apologized for recent off color videos that he posted on social media.
Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of Past Board Meetings
-December 14, 2020 Truth in Taxation Hearing
-December 14, 2020 Regular Board Meeting
b. Monthly Bills
-Invoices Paid December 2020
-Bills Payable January 2020
c. Financial Reports
Account balances were:
Cash Deposits $ 430,540.74
Investments $ 1,948,877.54
4 Fund $ 1,868,286.00
5 Fund $ 2,028,545.00
Breakfast/Lunch $ 10,430.13
d. Correspondence
-Connie Mayhue MCHS Paraprofessional retiring the end of the 2020-2021 school year
-Gracie Barnes –MCES Preschool for All Paraprofessional resigning effective January 15, 2021
-Letter from Michael Witters with the warranty deed for 322 E. 2nd Street, Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
e. Administrative Report
-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
-Mt. Carmel Junior Senior High Principal Jake Newkirk
-Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer
A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Hocking and seconded by Peach. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.
WCTA Statement
Dr. Bleyer read aloud a statement from the WCTA in which they expressed their desire to move ahead to the end of 2020-2021 school year in a positive light. They are committed to keeping the students healthy and safe.
Reports – Kyle Buss
Athletic Director Kyle Buss gave updates on athletics in the district.
New Business
Demolition Bids
Bids were received to demolish the property at 322 E. 2nd Street. The only bid that came in was from Jeff Guisewite Inc for a cost of $12,165 to demo and $1,400 to remove trees. A motion to approve the bid was made by Peach and seconded by Alka. 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 and seconded by Earnest:
CERTIFIED
Jake Newkirk-MCES Principal beginning the 2021-2022 school year
NON-CERTIFIED
Julia Whittler - MCES Preschool for All Paraprofessional effective January 4, 2021 All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Alka and seconded by Hocking. All present voted aye. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
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