Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District #3 Board of Education met May 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District #3 of White, Hamilton and Gallatin Counties, Illinois, was called to order by Joe Lane at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. All members had been previously notified and those answering roll call were: Matt McArthy, Frank Graves, Lincoln Hobbs, Heath Rush, Mike Hite, Joe Lane, and Paul Black. Also attending were Carla Carter, David Reavis, Brad Wehlermann, Matt Vollman, Jessica Jackson, Kathy Sands (The Villagers Voice), and Kevin Wills (Bernardi Securities).
Joe Lane made the motion to accept the minutes as presented. Paul Black seconded. A unanimous vote followed.
The bills were approved on a motion by Matt McArthy and seconded by Mike Hite. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Frank Graves, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Heath Rush, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried.
Mr. Vollman introduced Kevin Wills from Bernardi Securities. He gave a presentation on the bond issuing process. This was an informational presentation and allowed the Board to ask questions.
The Booth Trust report was approved on a motion by Matt McArthy and seconded by Lincoln Hobbs. The balance is $38,104.58. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Frank Graves, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Heath Rush, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried.
The Treasurer's Report is in good standing overall considering it is not reflective of the second White County property tax payment.
Principal Reports:
Mr. Reavis stated attendance at NCOE elementary was 99.2%. The 8th grade graduation was last night, and 50 students graduated. Forty-two kindergarteners graduated today.
The 9th grade class will be taking their trip to Holiday World on Friday. Horizon Healthcare will be providing school and sports physicals to students on August 13 at NCOE elementary.
Mrs. Carter thanked the following businesses and organizations for teacher appreciation gifts: Country Financial, Roads Church, DoOver Décor, and Booth PTO. The Prek completion program is tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. and 36 students will be promoted. The PTO and teachers have a fun day planned for students on Friday. The reading committee met and reevaluated the curriculum that would be needed. Mrs. Carter will report back with the new quote.
Mr. Wehlermann stated that all senior activities have finished. Final exams are this week for those that are needing to take them. He is working on the student handbook, and it will have no major changes. Baseball and softball teams are currently 1st in the conference. Mr. Wehlermann reported that almost $800,000 is scholarships were awarded to the graduating class.
A hearing was set for the amended 2020-2021 budget for June 23 at 6 p.m. in the Superintendent's office and for the amended budget to go on display May 20 at 10 a.m. The motion was made by Joe Lane and seconded by Matt McArthy. A unanimous vote followed
Matt McArthy made the motion to move the June board meeting from June 16 to June 23 at 6:00 pm in the Superintendent's office to allow for 30 days for the budget hearing. Joe Lane seconded. A unanimous vote followed.
Matt McArthy made the motion to accept the Hazardous Traffic resolution for IDOT. Lincoln Hobbs seconded. A unanimous vote followed.
Matt McArthy made the motion to let bids for bread/bakery; dairy; and cafeteria supplies. Frank Graves seconded. A unanimous vote followed. Bids will be reviewed at the June 23rd meeting.
Lincoln Hobbs made the motion to accept the contracts to supply WOVSED/Annex and the Alternative/LAB School with lunch and breakfast meals for 2021-2022 with lunch being $3.25 and breakfast $1.50. Frank Graves seconded. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Frank Graves, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Heath Rush, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried.
Matt McArthy made the motion to give all noncertified district employees a 6% raise for the 2021-2022 school year. Frank Graves seconded. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Frank Graves, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Heath Rush, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried.
Joe Lane made the motion to approve the administrator's contracts for Brad Wehlermann, Carla Carter, and David Reavis with a 6% pay raise for the 2021-2022 school year. Lincoln Hobbs seconded. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Frank Graves, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Heath Rush, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried.
Mr. Vollman updated the Board on the White County tax payment status. The district did receive a large payment this week. Mr. Vollman along with the Carmi superintendent, Brad Lee, met with the White County Treasurer. She expects the final money owed to be paid before June 15. Matt McArthy briefed the Board members on the process from the tax assessor to the county clerk to the treasurer. This is the second year tax bills and payments have been delayed in White County. The Board is in consensus to let the County Board handle the situation at this time.
The Board met into closed session at 8:52 p.m. on a motion by Joe Lane and second by Mike Hite to discuss personnel. A unanimous vote followed. The Board returned to open session at 9:23 p.m.
Joe Lane made the motion to accept the resignation of James Tucker as high school varsity basketball coach. Lincoln Hobbs seconded. A unanimous vote followed.
Joe Lane made the motion to accept the resignation of Danielle Healy as jr high assistant softball coach. Lincoln Hobbs seconded. A unanimous vote followed.
Joe Lane made the motion to employ Cassandra Amberger as the speech language pathologist for the 2021-2022 school year with the $5,000 signing bonus and 4 years awarded on the contract payscale with a 3 year commitment to the District. Lincoln Hobbs seconded. Roll Call Vote: Matt McArthy, Aye; Frank Graves, Aye; Lincoln Hobbs, Aye; Heath Rush, Aye; Mike Hite, Aye; Joe Lane, Aye; and Paul Black, Aye. Motion Carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:24 p.m. on a motion by Joe Lane and second by Lincoln Hobbs. A unanimous vote followed.
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