Allendale Community Consolidated School District 17 Board of Education met April 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Education of Allendale School District #17, Wabash County, Illinois, met in regular session on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. The meeting was held at the Allendale School, 101 N. Third Street, Allendale, IL. The meeting was called to order at 6:04 PM. The following members were present:
Ryan Andrews
Gary Buchanan
Jon Michael Deisher
Beth Etzkorn
Richard Gochenour
Miles Marcotte
Tia Morgan - Entered at 6:05 PM
Present was Superintendent Bob Bowser, Asst. Principal Cindy Brogan, Administrative Asst. Sarah Courter, and District Treasurer Debbie Hipsher.
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
Richard Gochenour made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Wednesday, March 16, 2022; Minutes of the Closed Session Meeting held Wednesday, March 16, 2022; Financial Reports – Treasurer’s Report, Activity Fund, Imprest Fund; Gross Payrolls, and Bills exclusive of Payroll. Upon said motion being seconded by Beth Etzkorn, 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 - March Expenditures: Education $131,049, Building $6,695, Transportation $6,377, 3-Fund Total $144,121; 1% Sales Tax $6,683.52 payable in May 5th for January 2022, B/L Report - March gain $17,944.34 for the year, Average so far for the year: Breakfast 56 and Lunch 108; ISBE had errors in the past few years on Evidence Based Funding (EBF) - we will receive over $18,000 from the State for the error; ESSER 3 will consist of a new playground, cafeteria tables, new math curriculum, a Summer Bridge Program, and new positions of part-time custodian, two teachers, and Summer part-time custodian; Sports - Isabella Monroy now holds the new school record in the long jump with a jump over 13’ and Rhett Andrews now holds the school record for long jump with a jump of 17’ 5”; Facility Update - None; Transportation - None; Other -Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6th - the board will be providing a catered meal; Thank you card were received from Darlene Smith (passing of mother and mother-in-law), Grover Burkett family, and Clayton Seaton family. Assistant Principal Cindy Brogan spoke on per Restorative Practices program (social/emotional learning - SEL) she has started with 4th grade; she will be having her circles with K-6th by the end of the year.
BOARD MEMBERS – None
REGIONAL SUPERINTENDENT - None
STATE SUPERINTENDENT - None
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS -
AUTHORIZE SUPERINTENDENT TO PREPARE TENTATIVE 2022-2023 SCHOOL BUDGET
Ryan Andrews moved to authorize the Superintendent to prepare a tentative FY23 budget. 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
ESTABLISH STUDENT FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
Jon Michael Deisher oved to adopt the 2022-2023 Student Fee Schedule as presented for the 2022-2023 school year. (copy follows) Upon said motion being seconded by _______________, 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
APPROVE TENTATIVE END OF YEAR DATES FOR 2021-2022
Jon Michael Deisher made the motion to approve 8th Grade Promotion on Monday, May 23; Teacher Institute on Tuesday, May 24; Awards Day on Wednesday, May 25; Last School Day on Wednesday, May 25. Upon said motion being seconded by Tia Morgan, the voice vote was taken and the motion carried.
GO TO CLOSED SESSION
Tia Morgan moved to adjourn to Closed Session at 7:17 PM - Reason - List Number(s) #1 - Special education placement and other matters relating to individual students. Upon said motion being seconded by Beth Etzkorn, 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
Tia Morgan moved to reconvene from Closed Session at 7:55 PM. Upon said motion being seconded by Beth Etzkorn 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
EMPLOYMENT - CARLY JESTER (CHEER COACH)
Richard Gochenour made the motion to approve the hiring of Carly Jester as Cheer Coach for the 2022-2023 school year. Upon said motion being seconded by Ryan Andrws, 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
ADJOURN
Jon Michael Deisher made the motion to adjourn the Wednesday, April 20, 2022, Allendale Community Consolidated School District #17 Board of Education meeting at 7:56 PM. Upon said motion being seconded by Beth Etzkorn, 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 Tia Morgan and seconded by Beth Etzkorn, 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 7:17 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
Tia Morgan moved to reconvene from the Closed Session at 7:55 PM and go back to Open Session. Upon said motion being seconded by Beth Etzkorn, 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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