Wabash Community Unit School District #348 Board of Education met Sept. 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Education of Wabash Community Unit School District #348, Wabash County, met in Regular Session in the Cafetorium of Mt. Carmel Grade School.
Secretary Janice Alka called the roll. In addition to the secretary, those present were Tim Schuler, Neil Earnest, Kyle Peach, Theresa Hocking, Ryan Peter, and Susan Wood.
Also present were Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer, MCJSH Principal Andrew Shelby, MCGS Principal Brianne Foster, MCES Principal Jake Newkirk, MCHS Assistant Principal Tyler Buss, MCJHS COO Steve Holt, District Treasurer Darlene Underwood, Betsy Ross – WCTA, Kevin Madden –WSJD, Maggee Bleyer –Prairie Post, Nicole Loudermilk, Jessica Peter, Danielle Ewald, Bev Hall, Rachel Martin, Jennifer Beesley, Gayle Kieffer, Jamie McCorkle, and District Secretary Kim Zimmer.
Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of Past Board Meetings
-August 16, 2021
b. Monthly Bills
-Invoices Paid August 2021
-Bills Payable September 2021
c. Financial Reports
Account balances were:
Cash Deposits $ 545,277.96
Investments $ 4,754,007.13
4 Fund $ 4,522,642.00
5 Fund $ 4,941,638.00
Breakfast/Lunch $ 7,208.91
d. Correspondence
-Colleen Litherland-MCES 2nd Grade Teacher retiring effective the end of the 2022-2023 school year.
-James Kensler –MCHS Head Night Custodian retiring effective October 1, 2021
-Kalynn Neely –MCGS Individual Assistant resigning effective August 30, 2021
-Reagan Keepes –MCES paraprofessional requesting leave of absence for 6-8 weeks beginning February 3, 2022
e. Administrative Reports
-District Curriculum/Grant Coordinator Michael Brewer
-Mt. Carmel Junior High/High School Chief Operations Officer Steve Holt
-Mt. Carmel Elementary School Principal Jake Newkirk
-Mt. Carmel Grade School Principal Brianne Foster
-Mt. Carmel Junior Senior High Principal Andrew Shelby
-Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer
Approved by the Board of Education on October 18, 2021
Susie Wood asked to have the August 16, 2021 minutes revised prior to approving consent agenda. A motion to approve the consent agenda with the revision to the minutes was made by Wood and seconded by Peach. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted AYE. Motion Carried.
Reports – MCJSH Principal Andrew Shelby ZAP Program
Mr. Shelby spoke to the board regarding a new program at the Jr/Sr High School called ZAP (Zeros Aren’t Permitted). This program helps students boost their GPA by assisting them with their work over the lunch hours. Students are responding well to this program and seeing success in raising their GPA’s. Parental involvement has also increased as a result of this program implementation.
Public Comments
President Schuler asked if anyone wanted to comment on any item on the agenda. Several people spoke up in regard to testing of athletes prior to games. Dr. Bleyer explained that the Administration and Athletic Department along with guidance from the Wabash County Health Department would write a policy that would cover testing of athletes and parental notification. This policy will be presented to the board for approval.
New Business
2021-2022 Proposed Budget
A motion to approve the 2021-2022 budget as presented was made by Wood and seconded by Peter. A roll call vote was taken. All present voted AYE. Motion Carried.
Renovation of Riverview Stadium Seating Complex
Dr. Bleyer said a renovation of Riverview Stadium was being considered. He told the board he would present a plan during the October meeting. The renovation would be funded by the 1% sales tax and grant monies.
Surplus Bus Bids
The bids for surplus buses were presented to the board. The highest bidder was Johnson Truck Sales for a price of $3,156.00 for all three buses. A motion to approve the Johnson Truck Sales bid was made by Alka and seconded by Earnest. Al present voted AYE. Motion Carried.
Sub Pay Increase
Dr. Bleyer recommended increasing the sub pay to $12.00/hr. A motion to approve the recommendation was made by Hocking and seconded by Earnest. 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 Peach and seconded by Alka. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.
NON-CERTIFIED
DaSchelle Jones -MCGS Individual Assistant beginning September 21, 2021 Amanda Newlin -MCES Full Time Cook beginning September 21, 2021 Jamie Taylor -MCJHS Night Time Custodian beginning October 1, 2021
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
Tracie Guard -MCHS Junior Sponsor beginning September 21, 2021
VOLUNTEERS
Bonnie Keepes -MCHS Volunteer Volleyball Coach starting August 30, 2021 Susie Wood said a public speaking item should be placed on the board meeting agendas.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Alka and seconded by Earnest. All present voted aye. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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