Allendale School District #17 Board of Education met Feb. 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Education of Allendale School District #17, Wabash County, Illinois, met in regular session. The meeting was held at the Allendale School, 101 N. Third Street, Allendale, IL. The meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM.
The following members were present: Gary Buchanan
Jon Michael Deisher
Beth Etzkorn
Richard Gochenour
Miles Marcotte
Tia Morgan
Ryan Andrews entered at 6:03 PM. Also present was Superintendent Bob Bowser, Asst. Principal Cindy Brogan, Administrative Asst. Sarah Courter, and District Treasurer Debbie Hipsher.
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
Jon Michael Deisher made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Wednesday, January 19, 2022; Minutes of the Closed Session Meeting held Wednesday, January 19, 2022; Financial Reports – Treasurer’s Report, Activity Fund, Imprest Fund; Gross Payrolls, and Bills exclusive of Payroll. Upon said motion being seconded by Tia Morgan, President Gary Buchanan put the question and the roll being called, the following members voted:
Yes: Ryan Andrews No: None
Gary Buchanan
Jon Michael Deisher
Beth Etzkorn
Richard Gochenour
Miles Marcotte
Tia Morgan
CITIZEN - None
STAFF – None
ADMINISTRATION –
Superintendent Bob Bowser gave updates on the following: Financial Update - January Expenditures: Education $116,310, Building $7,860, Transportation $5,062, 3-Fund Total 129,232; 1% Sales Tax $9,485.03 (highest ever) payable in March for November 2021, B/L Report - January gain $13,355.35 for the year, Average so far for the year: Breakfast 58 and Lunch 109; Sports - Volleyball is at Albion tonight for a game, several 5th and 6th graders are out this year, Cheerleading won 3rd place at the WEAA Conference Competition, BBB won regionals for the 3rd straight year and played Meridian at State and lost by 8 points, one of our fans was ejected from the State game, Facility Update - new heater in bus barn is currently being installed; Transportation - None; Other - Junior High will be going to the Ford Center in Evansville for a Thunderbolt Hockey game on Tuesday.
BOARD MEMBERS – None
REGIONAL SUPERINTENDENT - None
STATE SUPERINTENDENT - None
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS -
APPROVE SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER FOR 2022-2023
Tia Morgan moved to approve Allie Mae Photography as the school photographer for 2022-2023. Upon said motion being seconded by Beth Etzkorn, the voice vote was taken and the motion carried.
APPROVE PURCHASE OF HVAC PUMPS
Tia Morgan made the motion to approve the purchase of two HVAC pumps. Upon said motion being seconded by Ryan Andrews, the President put the question and the roll being called, the following members voted:
Yes: Ryan Andrews No: None
Gary Buchanan
Jon Michael Deisher
Beth Etzkorn
Richard Gochenour
Miles Marcotte
Tia Morgan
GO TO CLOSED SESSION
Beth Etzkorn moved to adjourn to Closed Session at 6:25 PM - Reason - List Number(s) #1 - Special education placement and other matters relating to individual students. Upon said motion being seconded by Tia Morgan, the President put the question, and the roll being called, the following members voted:
Yes: Ryan Andrews No: None
Gary Buchanan
Jon Michael Deisher
Beth Etzkorn
Richard Gochenour
Miles Marcotte
Tia Morgan
EXIT CLOSED SESSION AND RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Beth Etzkorn moved to reconvene from Closed Session at 6:37 PM. Upon said motion being seconded by Tia Morgan the President put the question, and the roll being called, the following members voted:
Yes: Ryan Andrews No: None
Gary Buchanan
Jon Michael Deisher
Beth Etzkorn
Richard Gochenour
Miles Marcotte
Tia Morgan
LEAVE OF ABSENCE - ALECIA WINKLES
Jon Michael Deisher moved to approve the leave of absence for Alecia Winkles from April 4, 2022 through the end of the current school year. Upon said motion being seconded by Tia Morgan, the voice vote was taken and the motion carried.
RESIGNATIONS - EMILY SNYDER
Jon Michael Deisher moved to accept the resignation of Emily Snyder, Individual Aide, effective February 9, 2022. Upon said motion being seconded by Beth Etzkorn, the voice vote was taken and the motion carried.
RESIGNATIONS - BOB BOWSER (HEAD BASKETBALL COACH)
Tia Morgan moved to accept the resignation of Bob Bowser as Head Boys Basketball Coach effective immediately. Upon said motion being seconded by Miles Marcotte, the voice vote was taken and the motion carried.
RESIGNATIONS - CINDY BROGAN
Tia Morgan moved to accept the resignation of Cindy Brogan as Cheerleading Sponsor effective immediately. Upon said motion being seconded by Beth Etzkorn, the voice vote was taken and the motion carried.
ADJOURN
Jon Michael Deisher made the motion to adjourn the Wednesday, February 16, 2022, Allendale Community Consolidated School District #17 Board of Education meeting at 6:40 PM. Upon said motion being seconded by Tia Morgan, the voice vote was taken and the motion carried.
Gary Buchanan, President Miles Marcotte, Secretary
Board of Education Board of Education
Allendale School District #17 Allendale School District #17
MOTION TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED MEETING
A motion was made by Beth Etzkorn and seconded by Tia Morgan, to adjourn to closed session to discuss List Number(s) #1 - Appointments, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees.
Roll Call: Yes: Ryan Andrews No: None
Gary Buchanan
Jon Michael Deisher
Beth Etzkorn
Richard Gochenour
Miles Marcotte
Tia Morgan
MEMBERS PRESENT AT CLOSED MEETING - The following members answered roll call at 6:25 PM.
Yes: Ryan Andrews No: None
Gary Buchanan
Jon Michael Deisher
Beth Etzkorn
Richard Gochenour
Miles Marcotte
Tia Morgan
ITEMS DISCUSSED: #1 - Appointments, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Beth Etzkorn moved to reconvene from the Closed Session at 6:37 PM and go back to Open Session. Upon said motion being seconded by Tia Morgan, the President put the question and the roll being called, the following members voted:
Yes: Ryan Andrews No: None
Gary Buchanan
Jon Michael Deisher
Beth Etzkorn
Richard Gochenour
Miles Marcotte
Tia Morgan
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