Wabash Community Unit School District #348 Board of Education met April 25.
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 on Monday, April 25, 2022 in the Cafetorium of Mt. Carmel Grade School.
President Tim Schuler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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, MCJSH COO Steve Holt, Sharon Thombleson –Transportation, Kevin Madden –WSJD, Dawn Drone –WCEA, Herb Meeker –Hometown Register, Telisa Laws –Pre-K Teacher, Brandy Wright –MCES, Ravyn Drone –MCHS Art Teacher, Jamie McCorkle –Parent, Ivan Holt –Student, Kale Calvert –
ADG, Tessa Hargrave –Pre-K, and District Secretary Kim Zimmer.
President Schuler led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of Past Board Meetings
-2022 03 21 Regular Board Meeting
b. Monthly Bills
-Invoices Paid March 2022
-Bills Payable April 2022
c. Financial Reports
Cash Deposits $ 578,427.47
Investments $ 9,533,195.54
4 Fund $ 8,168,409.00
5 Fund $ 8,894,766.00
Breakfast/Lunch $ 158,072.98
d. Correspondence
-Ron Patton resigning as MCJHS Girls’ Basketball Head coach effective April 25, 2022 -Kaleigh Fisher resigning as MCJHS Cheer Coach effective March 24, 2022 -Ravyn Drone resigning as MCHS Yearbook Sponsor effective 2022-2023 school year -Julie Merritt resigning as Part time ELL Tutor effective March 21, 2022
e. Administrative Reports
-Mt. Carmel Junior High/High School Chief Operations Officer Steve Holt
-District Curriculum/Grant Coordinator Michael Brewer
-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 May 16 2022
A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Alka and seconded by Hocking. A roll call vote was taken and all present voted AYE. Motion Carried.
Dr. Bleyer mentioned to the Board that many good things were happening in the District. Three students competed in the State Science Fair. The CEO program had a successful Trade Show and the Girls’ softball team has gone undefeated.
Public Comment
There were no public comments.
Reports
Ravyn Drone –MCHS Art Teacher spoke about the art program. They will be having an Art Exibit on Friday, April 29th, featuring the students’ artwork.
Steve Holt introduced his son, Ivan Holt who was awarded the prestigious IHSA All State Academic Team award for this school year.
Executive Session pursuant to Section 2 (C)(1) of the Open Meetings Act: “The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees”.
At 7:24 p.m. a motion to go into closed session was made by Alka and seconded by Peach. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.
At 8:00 p.m. a motion to return to open session was made by Hocking and seconded by Peter. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.
A motion to approve the minutes as read in closed session was made by Alka and seconded by Hocking. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.
New Business
Truck Bids
President Schuler announced the winning bids for two older trucks in the District. Erin Cunningham’s bid of $1,006.00 was the winning bid for the 1992 Chevy truck and Darrin Harrington’s bid of $873.00 was the winning bid for the 1998 Dodge Truck. A motion to approve the winning bids was made by Peach and seconded by Alka. A roll call vote was taken and all present voted AYE. Motion Carried.
Stadium Renovation Bids
Kale Calvert from ADG spoke to the Board regarding the Stadium Renovation Bids. The winning bid was from ARC Construction for a total of $734,880. A motion to approve the winning bid was made by Earnest and seconded by Peach. A roll call vote was taken and all present voted AYE. Motion Carried.
Employment of Personnel
A motion to approve the following employment recommendations was made by Hocking and seconded by Alka:
Approved by the Board of Education on May 16 2022
CERTIFIED
Hayley Kennard-Speech/Language Pathologist effective the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year
Tessa Hargrave-Pre-K for All Teacher beginning the start of the 2022-2023 school year Brandy Wright -Kindergarten Teacher beginning the start of the 2022-2023 school year All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.
A motion to approve the following employment recommendation was made by Alka and seconded by Hocking:
TRANSFER NON-CERTIFIED
Sara Ditterline -MCES Transitional Kindergarten Aide beginning the start of the 2022-2023 school year
All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.
A motion to approve the following employment recommendations was made by Peter and seconded by Alka:
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
Baylie Ray -MCJHS 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach beginning April 25, 2022 Sydnee Berberich -MCJHS Cheer Coach beginning April 25, 2022
All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.
The Board tabled the hiring of the MCHS Head Girls’ Volleyball Coach.
A motion to approve the hiring of the following 2022 Summer School employment recommendations was made by Peach and seconded by Wood:
SUMMER SCHOOL HIRES
District
Andrew Shelby –MCHS Principal
Tyler Buss –MCJHS Principal
Brianne Foster -MCGS Principal
Jake Newkirk –MCES Principal
Michael Brewer –Summer School Coordinator
Jody Golden -Summer School Coordinator Administrative Assistant
Bus Drivers
Sharon Thombleson Marc Calverley
Jarrod Banks Kim Richardson
Cherise Stoll Kelley Strine
Karen Stoneberger Donna Armstrong
Mt. Carmel High School Teachers
Guidance Counselor -Chris Taylor
Drivers Education -Luke Simmons
Music -Kim Mandrell
Woodworking -Steve DeStefano
Photoshop -Brianna Witsman
American Government –Syreeta Willis
American History/Grad Point –Page Arnott
Science –Mike Glover
English –Michael Gordon, Laura McLemore, Tracie Guard
Math –Clif Mobley, Nathan Wheatley, Brandon Leach
Approved by the Board of Education on May 16 2022
Administrative Assistant –Kristi Berry
Mt. Carmel Junior High School Teachers
Math –Amanda Riggs
Science –Sarah Dougherty
English –Abby Vaught
Social Studies – Nick Toothman
Music –Ellen Wall
Mt. Carmel Grade School Teachers
6th Grade –Warren Fleetwood
5th Grade –Tanya Grounds
5th & 6th Grade Assistant –Carol Wood
4th Grade –Heather Strockbine
3rd Grade –Traci Singer
3rd & 4th Grade Assistant – Kelsie Hiatt
Administrative Assistant –Beth Bunting
Mt. Carmel Elementary School
2nd Grade –Mike Aubrey, Tara Bruce
1st Grade –Megan Holcomb, Zach Holtz
Pre-K –Ashton Gordon, Lori Kasinger
Kindergarten – Julie Hagerty, Christy Satava
Administrative Assistant –Kimberly Lee
All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.
During the March board meeting, Susie Wood had requested a Moment of Silence be placed on the future board meeting agendas. President Schuler told her he would pole the board members as to whether they were in agreement. He explained to Ms. Wood that the consensus of the Board was not to place a moment of silence on the agenda.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Peter and seconded by Peach. All present voted aye. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
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