Galatia Community Unit School District No. 1 Board of Education met Feb. 24.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The regular meeting of the Galatia Community Unit School District No. 1 Board was held in the boardroom at the Annex. Roll call was taken, and those present were Tim Pribble, Joy Richey, Bryan McCabe, and Holly Murphy. B.J. Pigg, Aaron Allen, and Elaine Jackson were absent. Four (4) members present and three (3) members absent. Board President, Tim Pribble called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. Also present:
Superintendent, Shain Crank, HS Principal, Ashley Launius, and Recording Secretary, Michele Hankins.
President Pribble led the Board and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA:
There were no additions to the agenda.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
1. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by McCabe to approve the regular meeting minutes of January 27, 2022. Murphy-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, and McCabe-aye. Four (4) ayes, motion carried.
2. A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Murphy to approve the bills and payroll as presented, with the addition of $3,302.60 for Liberty Utilities and $1,000.00 to Michael Ewald. Murphy-aye, Pribble aye, McCabe-aye, and Richey-aye. Four (4) ayes, motion carried.
3. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Richey to approve the treasurer's report and co-mingled account as presented. McCabe-aye, Murphy-aye, Pribble-aye, and Richey-aye. Four (4) ayes, motion carried.
VISITORS:
Mr. Michael Ewald, District Architect, and Mr. Jim Rann, H.E. Mitchell Construction, entered the meeting at 6:41 p.m. Mr. Ewald and Mr. Rann presented a Construction Management proposal for HVAC for all classrooms at the elementary school, junior high, and high school, HVAC for the elementary gymnasium, tuck-pointing and sealing at the west side of the elementary school, minor roof patching at the elementary school, and roof framing and roofing for the high school. The total construction management proposal was $1,102,000.00. The proposal includes all construction costs, management fees, architectural/engineering fees, and owner representative fees, Combining these projects together under a construction manager is going to allow the projects to be designed faster, bid faster, and completed with the necessary supervision that would not be present with individual contractors/projects. If the proposal is accepted today, the projects will begin on April 16, with a completion time of August 8, 2022. Mr. Ewald and Mr. Rann left the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
B.J. Pigg entered the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1. A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Pigg to enter Executive Session at 7:08 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity; matters of student discipline or review executive session minutes. McCabe-aye, Murphy-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, and Pigg-aye. Five (5) ayes, motion carried.
2. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Pigg to end Executive Session at 7:49 p.m. Pigg-aye, Murphy-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, Allen-aye, and McCabe-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
3. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Murphy to approve the Executive Session minutes.
Murphy-aye, Pribble-aye, Pigg-aye, Richey-aye, Allen-aye, and McCabe-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
Aaron Allen had entered the meeting during Executive Session,
OLD BUSINESS:
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Updated Return to School Plan The plan was updated for our current mask policy.
4. A motion was made by Pigg and seconded by McCabe to approve the updated 2021/2022 return to school plan. Murphy-aye, McCabe-aye, Richey-aye, Pigg-aye, Allen-aye, and Pribble-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
Certificates of Deposits Mrs. Michele Hankins informed the board that Certificate of Deposits (CD) #4428 ($329,395.71) and #1975 ($194,073.70) will mature on March 8, 2022. The previous interest rate was .40%. The current interest rates at various banking institutions ranged from .17% to .25% for 12 months.
5. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by McCabe to reinvest Certificate of Deposit #4428, ($329,395.71) and #1975 ($194,073.70) currently held at Legence Bank for a term of six months if Legence Bank will honor the 20% rate, if not, then reinvest at Legence Bank for twelve months at .20%. McCabe-aye, Murphy-aye, Richey-aye, Pigg-aye, Allen-aye, and Pribble-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
Construction Management Plan
6. A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Pribble to accept the Construction Management proposal presented by Mr. Michael Ewald and Mr. Jim Rann for $1,102,000 at tonight's meeting. The proposal included HVAC for all elementary, junior high, and high school classrooms, HVAC for the elementary gymnasium, elementary school tuck-pointing and minor roof patching, roof framing and roofing for the high school. The proposal will be paid from the working cash bond of approximately $400,000, school maintenance grant of $50,000 that we have already received, ESŞER III grant of $500,000, and the remaining approximately $152,000 from our Sales Tax fund. Pribble-aye, Pigg-aye, Richey-aye, Murphy-aye, McCabe-aye, and Allen-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
Digital Equity Grant
We were approved for a $40,066 Digital Equity Grant. There are infrastructure items at the grade school that need to be upgraded. The grant paid for all upgrades but approximately $4,500.
7. A motion was made by Pigg and seconded by Richey to approve the remaining balance of approximately $4,500 for the infrastructure upgrade at the elementary school, not paid by the Digital Equity Grant. Murphy-aye, Pigg-aye, McCabe-aye, Richey-aye, Allen-aye, and Pribble-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried. Title Grant The approval to start the title grant is a formality.
8. A motion was made by Pigg and seconded by McCabe to approve the Title Grant writing process. Pigg aye, McCabe-aye, Murphy-aye, Richey-aye, Allen-aye, and Pribble-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
Pre-K Teacher
9. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by McCabe to employ Andrea Vinson as the Pre-K teacher, per salary schedule, and pending background check for the 2022/2023 school year. Richey-aye, Allen aye, Pribble-aye Murphy-aye, Pigg-aye, and McCabe-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
Resignation
10. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Allen to accept Michele Harbin's resignation at the end of the 2021/2022 school year. Pigg-aye, McCabe-aye, Murphy-aye, Richey-aye, Allen-aye, and Pribble aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
There was a discussion about waste removal, mowing, pest control, and fuel bids for the 2022/2023 school year. Due to all bids being under $25,000, we are not obligated to bid out these services. Mrs. Michele Hankins has contacted the companies to see if there will be an increase in next school year's prices. Bulldog Systems our waste removal will have a quote for next month. Jeremy Hankins Lawn Service and Harrisburg Pest Control will not increase in price. Southern FS is our current diesel fuel provider. Michele has spoken with Andy, and he recommended waiting and seeing about the cost of fuel. Now is not a good time to set a price. Our school is always put with another school district for more gallons and savings. He will contact us when it is a good time to set the price.
TRANSPORTATION:
School Bus Drivers: Mrs, Launius informed the board of the new initial bus driver requirements. New bus drivers will now have to have a total of 40 hrs. of training, including basic behind-the-wheel training and a theory test.
BUILDING & GROUNDS REPORT:
School Bus Parking Lot: The new bus parking lot had gravel delivered this week. There was a discussion on putting the road mill down once the work is completed. The district is waiting for the fuel tank permits from the state.
ATHLETICS:
There was discussion about the athletic budget, uniform rotation, and game schedules.
PRINCIPAL REPORT:
HS Course Registration: This year with two new English teachers, we will have several different semester-based electives.
Middle School: There will be a meeting next week with the new middle school team to keep communication open so that this transition is as smooth as possible. The biggest concerns at the middle school are the lack of bathrooms in the junior high wing and the need for more lockers.
Prom: Prom is scheduled for April 9th.
Substance Abuse Support Specialist from the Egyptian Health Department: We have a specialist in our building one day a week at no cost to the district.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT:
Therapy Dog: Piper will complete training on February 28, 2022. He will take his final tests and the trainers will bring him to our school to walk through the buildings, etc.
Memorandum of Understanding
11. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Pigg to approve the $500 Covid bonus memorandum of understanding with the Galatia Education Association. Pigg-aye, Richey-abstain, Allen-aye, Pribble-aye, Murphy-aye, and McCabe-abstain. Four (4) ayes, motion carried.
Non-Certified Covid Bonus
12. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Allen to approve a $500 Covid bonus for all Non-Certified employees. Pribble-aye, Richey-abstain, Pigg-abstain Murphy-aye, McCabe-abstain, and Allen-aye. Three (3) ayes, motion failed.
Non-Certified Covid Bonus
13. A motion was made by McCabe to approve a $500 Covid bonus for all Non-Certified employees except for the employees who previously received a bonus. The motion was not seconded; the motion failed.
Non-Certified Covid Bonus
14. A motion was made by Allen and seconded by McCabe to approve a $500 Covid bonus for all Non Certified employees. Allen withdrew his motion.
Non-Certified Covid Bonus
15. A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Allen to approve a $500 Covid bonus for all Non Certified employees except for the employees who previously received a bonus. Pribble-aye, Pigg-abstain, Richey-abstain, Murphy-aye, McCabe-aye, and Allen-aye. Four (4) ayes, motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT:
16. A motion was made by Richey and seconded by Allen to adjourn at 9:35 p.m. p.m. Murphy-aye, Pribble aye, Richey-aye, Allen-aye, Pigg-aye, and McCabe-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
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