Wabash Community Unit School District #348 Board of Education met May 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Return to School Plan 21-22 Hearing and Regular Board Meeting.
The Board of Education of Wabash Community Unit School District #348 met in Regular Session in the Cafetorium of Mt. Carmel Grade School.
Hearing for Return to School Plan 2021-2022
President Schuler called the Hearing 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, Susan Wood, and Theresa Hocking. Ryan Peter was absent.
Also present were Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer, Jake Newkirk–MCJSH Principal, Brianne Foster–MCGS Principal, Sheila Odom–MCES Principal, Steve Holt–MCJSH COO, Michael Brewer –Curriculum and Grant Coordinator, Kevin Madden–WSJD, Corey Woolsy–MC Register, Betsy Ross–WCTA, Danielle Ewald-Teacher, Dawn Drone –WCEA, Donny Coston-Visitor, Seamus Smith–Baseball Coach, Craig Keepes–Visitor, Michael Lewis–Visitor, and District Secretary Kim Zimmer.
Dr. Bleyer announced the 21-22 Return to School Plan. He noted that the goal is to return to pre-pandemic policies and procedures. Also there are a lot of unknowns for next year, but he does anticipate more guidance that may result in adjustments to the plan.
There were no questions or comments.
Adjourn
A motion to adjourn was made by Alka and seconded by Hocking. All present voted Aye. Ryan Peter was absent. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:50 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, Susan Wood, and Theresa Hocking. Ryan Peter was absent.
Also present were Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer, Jake Newkirk–MCJSH Principal, Brianne Foster–MCGS Principal, Sheila Odom–MCES Principal, Steve Holt–MCJSH COO, Michael Brewer –Curriculum and Grant Coordinator, Kevin Madden–WSJD, Corey Woolsy–MC Register, Betsy Ross–WCTA, Danielle Ewald-Teacher, Dawn Drone –WCEA, Donny Coston-Visitor, Seamus Smith–Baseball Coach, Craig Keepes–Visitor, Michael Lewis–Visitor, and District Secretary Kim Zimmer.
Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of Past Board Meetings
-April 19, 2021 Seating of the Board and Regular Meeting
b. Monthly Bills
-Invoices Paid April 2021
-Bills Payable May 2021
c. Financial Reports
Account balances were:
Cash Deposits $ 386,659.43
Investments $ 6,646,170.05
4 Fund $ 5,885,279.00
5 Fund $ 6,510,602.00
Breakfast/Lunch $ 59,713.83
d. Administrative Report
-District Curriculum/Grant Coordinator Michael Brewer
-Mt. Carmel Junior Senior High 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
Dr. Bleyer noted there has been a positive finish to the end of the school year.
A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Peach and seconded by Earnest. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
Reports
Michael Brewer gave an update on the upcoming summer school. There are approximately 360 students enrolled.
Executive Session pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act: “The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, and dismissal of specific employees.”
At 7:09 p.m. a motion to go into closed session was made by Alka and seconded by Hocking. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
Open Session
A motion to return to open session was made by Alka and seconded by Earnest. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent. The meeting returned to open session at 7:46 p.m.
Closed Minutes Approved
Alka moved to approve the minutes of the closed session as read in closed session. Earnest seconded the motion. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
New Business
Amended 2020-2021 Budget
Dr. Bleyer noted that the budget would be displayed for a month.
Return to School Plan 21-22
A motion to approve the 21-22 Return to School Plan was made by Peach and seconded by Hocking. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
Employment of Personnel
A motion to approve the following employment recommendations was made by Alka and seconded by Earnest.
CERTIFIED
Julie Dickerson -MCGS School Social Worker beginning the start of the 2021-22 school year
NON-CERTIFIED
Kayla Hedge -MCJSH RtI Reading Teacher beginning the start of the 2021-22 school year
Melissa Jackson -MCES Special Education Paraprofessional beginning the start of the 2021-22 school year
A roll call vote was taken. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
A motion to approve the following employment transfers was made by Hocking and seconded by Alka:
CERTIFIED TRANSFERS
Ashley Kanipe -MCGS 5th Grade Teacher beginning the start of the 2021-22 school year
NON-CERTIFIED TRANSFERS
Judy Majors -MCES Special Education Paraprofessional beginning the start of the 2021-22 school year
Kristi Berry -MCJSH Attendance and Records Secretary beginning the start of the 2021-22 school year
All present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
Junior High Baseball and Softball
Dr. Bleyer stated that the decision to add Junior High Baseball and Softball was being tabled. He is still gathering information.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Peach and seconded by Hocking. All present voted aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent. Meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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