Wabash Community Unit School District #348 Board of Education met May 16.
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.
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, and Susan Wood. Ryan Peter was absent.
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, Herb Meeker –Hometown Register, Jamie McCorkle –Parent, Jeff LaVarier, Deana LaVarier, Faith LaVarier , Jed Moore, Amber Moore, Zedrick Moore, Zeme Moore, Ava Brumagin, Clint Harrison, Mallory Harrison, Sarah Dougherty, and District Secretary Kim Zimmer.
President Schuler led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of Past Board Meetings
-2022 04 25 Regular Board Meeting
b. Monthly Bills
-Invoices Paid April 2022
-Bills Payable May 2022
c. Financial Reports
Cash Deposits $ 733,831.93
Investments $ 9,392,687.79
4 Fund $ 8,139,554.00
5 Fund $ 8,823,325.00
Breakfast/Lunch $ 180,525.48
d. Correspondence
-Sydnee Berberich resigning as MCGS 3rd Grade Special Ed Assistant effective the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
-Isabella Noll resigning as MCES 1st Grade RTI Assistant effective the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
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
Approved by the Board of Education on June 20, 2022
-Mt. Carmel Junior Senior High Principal Andrew Shelby
-Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer
A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Wood and seconded by Earnest. A roll call vote was taken and all present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
Public Comment
There were no public comments.
Reports
Sarah Dougherty-8th Grade Science Teacher introduced three students who competed in the Science Fair: Faith LaVarier, Zeme Moore, and Ava Brumagin. Each student presented their project to the Board.
Dr. Bleyer told the Board the MCHS Stadium Project was in the stabilization phase and was progressing well.
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 7:19 p.m. a motion to go into closed session was made by Alka and seconded by Hocking. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
At 7:49 p.m. a motion to return to open session was made by Hocking and seconded by Earnest. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
A motion to approve the minutes as read in closed session was made by Hocking and seconded by Alka. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
New Business
Amended 2021-2022 Budget
Dr. Bleyer did a short review of the amended 2021-2022 budget. He noted that the budget will change again when the school year actually ends. A motion to accept the amended budget was made by Alka and seconded by Hocking. A roll call vote was taken and all present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
WCEA Contract
The Board Proposal to the WCEA was voted on and passed unanimously.
Employment of Personnel
A motion to approve the following employment recommendations was made by Wood and seconded by Alka:
NON-CERTIFIED
Pat Harlson -MCJH Classroom Assistant starting May 16, 2022
VanDarrel Trusty -MCGS Night Custodian beginning May 25, 2022
Approved by the Board of Education on June 20, 2022
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
Syreeta Willis -MCHS Volleyball Head Coach starting May 17, 2022
SUMMER SCHOOL HIRES
Mt. Carmel High School Teachers
U.S. History – Darren Peach
Mt. Carmel Grade School Teachers
3rd Grade – Julie Herman
Mt. Carmel Junior High Teachers
Special Education – Angelica Bobbitt
All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent.
Susie Wood noted that she had attended Honors Night at the High School and was very impressed with the number of students who received scholarships.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Hocking and seconded by Earnest. All present voted aye. Motion Carried. Ryan Peter was absent. Meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
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