Harrisburg Community Unit School District No. 3 Board met Aug. 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Harrisburg Community Unit School District #3, Saline County, Illinois, was held at 5:00 p.m., as announced by posted public notice and by mail. The following members of the Board were present: Mr. Chris Penrod, Mr. Kevin Dowdy, Mr. Ryan Lambert, Mr. Jonathan Russell, Mr. Brandon Henshaw and Mr. Chris Street. Mr. Billy Smith was absent.
The following administrators were present: Mike Gauch, Eric Witges, Kim Williams, Scott Dewar, Natalie Fry, Debbie McGowan, John Crabb, Mallory Wilson, Lana Bell, Pam Rizkallah, and Randy Smithpeters. The following Unit #3 staff members were present: Keri Holland, Tony Chrisman, Jennifer Irvin, Mike Boglino, and Scott Isaacs.
The following members of the public were present: Mike Wagner, Deanna Henshaw, Jeremy Palmer, Kemper staff members.
With a quorum of the members of the Board being present, President Penrod called the meeting to order and declared the Board to be in session for the transaction of business.
President Penrod led the Board, staff and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Street seconded the motion to enter into Executive Session to review Executive Session Minutes, to discuss retirements, resignations, the possible employment, appointment, compensation and discipline of employees of the Board of Education or complaints against employees of the Board, district finance and budget concerns. Upon a call of the President for a vote to be taken and the vote having been taken, it was determined the results of said motion carried.
Board entered into Closed Session at 5:01 p.m.
Mr. Henshaw moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to reconvene in open session at 5:13 p.m. Upon a call of the President for a voice vote to be taken and the vote having been taken, it was determined the results of said motion carried.
RECOGNITION AND COMMENTS FROM EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC
A parent spoke regarding Home Schooled students being able to participate in Extra Curricular Activities.
Kemper Group gave a presentation for payroll systems.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the July 27, 2021 Regular Board Meeting. On a call of the roll, Mr. Henshaw, Mr. Dowdy, Mr. Russell, Mr. Lambert, and Mr. Penrod voted yea. Mr. Street abstained. Motion carried.
Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Henshaw seconded the motion to approve the Bills Due and Payable. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Street seconded the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Street moved and Mr. Henshaw seconded the motion to approve the Expenditure and Revenue Reports. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
The Board of Education reviewed the monthly Activity Fund Summaries from each building.
ADMINISTRATOR/COORDINATOR REPORTS
• Superintendent - Mike Gauch /Eric Witges
West Side Primary - Principal Mallory Wilson
The Kindergarten Jump Start Program has been successful.
East Side Intermediate - Principal Eric McCollum
Harrisburg Middle School - Principal Debbie McGowan
Harrisburg High School - Principal Scott Dewar
• HHS is excited to offer Building and Construction Trades, Electricity and Plumbing, Introduction into Carpentry and Ceramics courses for this school year.
Building and Grounds - Tony Chrisman
Special Education - Kim Williams
Technology, Media, Grants, Curriculum – Natalie Fry
Transportation – Randy Smithpeters
Mr. Street moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the recommendation of the insurance committee to accept the proposal of Egyptian Health Trust for the 21-22 school year as the provider for Health Insurance for staff. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Henshaw seconded the motion to approve the Executive Session Minutes of the July 27, 2021 Regular Board Meeting. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Henshaw moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve the Retirement of Celia Popetz, effective June of 2023 as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Henshaw seconded the motion to approve the Retirement of Libby Arredondo, effective October 18, 2024 as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the Retirement of Diana Crick effective immediately. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Street moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the resignation of Jennifer Irvin, Middle School Drama, effective immediately. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Henshaw moved and Mr. Street seconded the motion to employ Alex Maxam for Middle School Aide. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to employ Heather Johnson for Pre-K Aide for the 21-22 school year. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to employ Hilary Ford as Head Cheer Coach at High School for the 21-22 school year. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to employ Caitlyn Dismang as Asst. Cheer Coach at High School for the 21-22 school year. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Henshaw seconded the motion to approve Taylor Cart for Volunteer High School Cross Country Coach for the 21-22 school year. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to employ the following EOC Aides. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
• Courtney Harrison (ES)
• June Rushing (Brownsville)
• Dalan Mann (Brownsville)
• Tabitha Smith (Brownsville)
• Toshia Everett (ES)
• David Mosher
Mr. Street moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the Bid of Nathan Simpson as East Side Custodian. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Henshaw seconded the motion to hire Brian Ervin as 2nd shift HS Gym Custodian. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Henshaw moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to hire Clarence Farmer as Covid Custodian. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Henshaw seconded the motion to approve the maternity leave of Chandler Williams. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Street seconded the motion to post the following positions. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
• 6 Hr. Cook
• Pre - K Aide
• MS Drama
Mr. Henshaw moved and Mr. Street seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Upon a call of the President for a voice vote to be taken and the vote having been taken, it was determined the result of said motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m.
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