Wabash Community Unit School District #348 Board met April 19.
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 6:45 p.m.
Secretary Janice Alka called the roll. In addition to the secretary, those present were Tim Schuler, Kyle Peach, Neil Earnest, and Theresa Hocking. Ryan Peter and Kevin Raber were absent.
Also present were Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer, Jake Newkirk–MCJSH Principal, Brianne Foster–MCGS Principal, Sheila Odom–MCES Principal, Steve Holt– MCHS/MCJHS COO, Kevin Madden–WSJD, Corey Woolsy–MC Register, Betsy Ross– WCTA, Danielle Ewald-Teacher, Donny Coston-Visitor, Seamus Smith–Baseball Coach, Craig Keepes–Visitor, Jamie Keepes–Visitor, Jared Sellers–Visitor, Michael Lewis–Visitor, and District Secretary Kim Zimmer.
Seating of the Board
Review of Election Results
Dr. Bleyer read the results from the Consolidated General Election held April 6, 2021 as certified by Janet Will –Wabash County Clerk.
Theresa Hocking 652 votes
Kyle Peach 760 votes
Tim Schuler 599 votes
Mary Susan Wood 540 votes
Seating of New Board
Mary Susan (Suzie) Wood was asked to come up and join the Board.
Oath of Office
All the Board members stood and recited the Board Members’ Oath of Office.
Appoint President Pro Tem
Tim Schuler was appointed President Pro Tem
No Secretary Pro Tem was appointed due to having a recording secretary already present.
Election of Board President
President Pro Tem Schuler asked for nominations for Board President. Neil Earnest nominated Tim Schuler. There were no other nominations, therefore by a show of hands Tim Schuler was elected President of the Board.
Election of Board Vice President
President Schuler asked for nominations for Vice President. Neil Earnest nominated Kyle Peach. Kyle Peach nominated Neil Earnest. There were no other nominations. President Schuler asked for a show of hands for the two nominees. The results were 5 to 1 in favor of Kyle Peach. Kyle Peach was elected Vice President of the Board.
Election of Board Secretary
President Schuler asked for nominations for Board Secretary. Tim Schuler nominated Janice Alka. There were no other nominations, therefore by a show of hands Janice Alka was elected Board Secretary.
Establish Date, Time, and Place of Regular Meetings
Dr. Bleyer recommended to the Board that the regular board meetings be held on the third Monday of each month. They will be at the MCGS Cafetorium at 7:00 p.m. If there is a holiday on the third Monday, then the meeting will be held the following Monday.
Hocking motioned to accept the recommendation and Earnest seconded the motion. All present voted Aye. Ryan Peter was absent. Motion Carried.
Appoint District Treasurer
Dr. Bleyer recommended that Darlene Underwood continue as District Treasurer. A motion to accept his recommendation was made by Alka and seconded by Peach. All present voted Aye. Ryan Peter was absent. Motion Carried.
Adjourn
A motion to adjourn was made by Alka and seconded by Peach. All present voted Aye. Ryan Peter was absent. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Regular Board Meeting
President Schuler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Schuler led the pledge to the flag.
Secretary Janice Alka called the roll. In addition to the secretary, those present were Tim Schuler, Kyle Peach, Neil Earnest, Suzie Wood, and Theresa Hocking. Ryan Peter and was absent.
Also present were Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer, Jake Newkirk–MCJSH Principal, Brianne Foster–MCGS Principal, Sheila Odom–MCES Principal, Steve Holt– MCHS/MCJHS COO, Kevin Madden–WSJD, Corey Woolsy–MC Register, Betsy Ross– WCTA, Danielle Ewald-Teacher, Donny Coston-Visitor, Seamus Smith–Baseball Coach, Craig Keepes–Visitor, Jamie Keepes–Visitor, Jared Sellers–Visitor, Michael Lewis–Visitor, and District Secretary Kim Zimmer.
Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of Past Board Meetings
-March15, 2021 Regular Meeting
b. Monthly Bills
-Invoices Paid March 2021
-Bills Payable April 2021
c. Financial Reports
Account balances were:
Cash Deposits $ 306,603.29
Investments $ 6,480,966.03
4 Fund $ 5,077,144.00
5 Fund $ 5,721,488.00
Breakfast/Lunch $ 40,673.39
d. 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 Earnest. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
Reports
Dr. Bleyer updated the Board on the end of the year activities. Tracee Bleyer played an Aces TV video about the #10 pump at Marathon Gas Station and also a video highlighting updates to the district website and the Aces App.
Visitors
Donny Coston and Seamus Smith requested that the Board allow Junior High baseball and softball to be added to fall sports. President Schuler noted that their request would be taken under consideration.
Executive Session pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act: “The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, and dismissal of specific employees.”
President Schuler asked if any of the board members wanted to go into executive session. No one asked to have an executive session.
New Business
Employment of Personnel
A motion to approve the following employment recommendations was made by Alka and seconded by Earnest:
CERTIFIED TRANSFERS
Jessica Hardy -MCGS 4th Grade Teacher beginning the start of the 2021-2022 school year
Laura Taylor -MCES Social Worker beginning the start of the 2021-2022 school year
NON-CERTIFIED TRANSFERS
Misty Jones -MCES Early Childhood Paraprofessional beginning the start of the 2021-2022 school year
Laura Garrett -Pre-K for All Paraprofessional beginning the start of the 2021-2022 school year
CERTIFIED
Logan Crum -MCHS Science Teacher beginning the start of the 2021-2022 school year
Clifton Mobley -MCHS Science Teacher beginning the start of the 2021-2022 school year
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
Mike Glover -MCHS Science Department Chair beginning the start of the 2021-2022 school year
Kaleigh Fisher -MCJHS Cheer Sponsor beginning April 12, 2021 Kevin Schuh -MCHS Co-Assistant Baseball Coach beginning April 12, 2021
SUMMER SCHOOL HIRES
District
Tyler Buss –MCHS/MCJHS Principal
Brianne Foster-MCGS Principal
Jake Newkirk –MCES Principal
Michael Brewer –Summer School Coordinator
Jody Golden -Summer School Coordinator Administrative Assistant
Stephanie Kolb –Summer School Nurse
Bus Drivers
Sharon Thombleson Donna Frazier
Jarrod Banks Kelley Strine
Glee Wheeler Jim Strine
Cherise Stoll David James
Ron Martin Karen Stoneberger
Marc Calverley Kim Richardson
Mt. Carmel High School Teachers
Math –Clif Mobley, Annie Goldman, Brandon Leach
Science –Mike Glover, Samantha Newkirk
English –Tracie Guard, Michael Gordon
Social Studies/Gradpoint –Darren Peach
Special Education –Ann James
Special Education Assistant –Connie Mayhue
Driver Education –Luke Simmons
Ag –Nina Geiling
Business (Photoshop) –Brianna Witsman
Econ –Mike Mandrell
Metals –Clint Phillips
Music –Kim Mandrell
Weight Training –Cliff Mobley, Aaron Croft, Luke Simmons, Michael Brewer, Tyler Buss, Kevin Smith
Administrative Assistant –Rachael Galatas
Mt. Carmel Junior High School Teachers
Math –Amanda Riggs
Science –Sarah Dougherty
English -Trish Kemper
Special Education Assistant –Angelica Bobbitt, Page Arnott
Music –Ellen Wall
Mt. Carmel Grade School Teachers
6th Grade -Lana Yancey
5th Grade –Julie Herman
5th Grade Assistant –Jen Horton, Judy Majors
4th Grade –Nikki Strockbine
3rd Grade –Traci Singer
ELL Tutor –Julie Merritt
Administrative Assistant –Kristi Berry
Mt. Carmel Elementary School
2nd Grade –Mike Aubrey, Tara Bruce
1st Grade –Megan Holcomb, Zachary Holtz
Kindergarten –Ashton Gordon, Julie Hagerty
Special Ed Assistant –Misty Jones
Administrative Assistant –Kimberly Lee
A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Hocking and seconded by Peach. All present voted aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent. Meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
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