Galatia Community Unit School District No. 1 Board of Education met July 28.
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, Aaron Allen, Joy Richey, Elaine Jackson, Bryan McCabe, B.J. Pigg, and Holly Murphy. Seven (7) members present. Board President, Tim Pribble called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Also present: Superintendent, Shain Crank and Recording Secretary, Michele Hankins.
VISITORS: There were no visitors.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA:
There were no addition or deletions to the agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Allen to enter Executive Session at 7:01 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, Jackson-aye, Murphy-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, Pigg-aye, and Allen-aye. Seven (7) ayes, motion carried.
2. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Allen to end Executive Session at 7:28 p.m. Jackson aye, Pigg-aye, Murphy-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, Allen-aye, and McCabe-aye. Seven (7) ayes, motion carried.
3. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Jackson to approve the Executive Session minutes. Murphy-aye, Pribble-aye, Pigg-aye, Richey-aye, Allen-aye, McCabe-aye, and Jackson-aye. Seven (7) ayes, motion carried.
PRINCIPAL REPORT: Presented by Mr. Crank
Handbook Committee: The handbook was updated to comply with the changes from the state and with PRESS Policies.
Art Club: The Art Club is going to do a fundraiser. They will paint staff members' parking blocks for a fee of $20-$25 depending upon the level of complexity. The club will personalize them or decorate them with requests from the staff member.
FY 22/23 Registration: Online registration is scheduled for August 15t-7th. In-person registration is scheduled for August 4. New Teacher Orientation is scheduled for August 9th.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT:
Security Measures: The district has looked into several avenues to make our school more secure. Sonitrol (our school security system) is working on a quote for classroom door lock down/access. The quote was not completed by the board time.
Professional Development: The district offered eight days of professional development to all teachers this summer. The sessions have been well attended by staff.
DEAN OF STUDENTS REPORT-STEPHANIE PLUMLEE:
Presented by Mr. Crank EdLeaders: Mrs. Plumlee has attended a Zoom training with EdLeaders and she has updated our roster for the 2022-2023 school year. She will send out the mandated trainings to all employees.
SEL (Social, Emotional, Learning)/Trauma: The SEL/Trauma action plan is complete and ready to be implemented. We will use one of the 2:00 dismissal days in August to present the plan to the grade school teachers The action plan will begin in September. The SEL action plan for the grade school this year will double as their PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies) plan, since the two are set up similarly. The middle and high school SEL plan will begin in the 2023/2024 school year.
PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies): Emails have been sent to the staff at the middle and high school to ask them to give their opinions on a way to streamline discipline reporting. In order to effectively implement PBIS, we will need a consistent way to track discipline. The easiest way will be to use the Teacher Ease discipline reporting for major infractions. This would not be necessary for things handled in the classroom. TeacherEase has been contacted about using the discipline tracking system and about how much of the report parents can see logging in. We are waiting on a reply from them. Once we have a way to track discipline, we can implement a rewards system for positive behaviors. We will do a reward at the end of each 9 weeks for students who have met the requirement.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
TRANSPORTATION: The away game schedule for August has been sent out to bus drivers and each game was filled with a driver. The September schedule is ready and will be sent out to drivers on August 1st
BUILDING & GROUNDS REPORT: HVAC:
All classrooms at both schools have units installed and running except for the Junior High where units are waiting on thermostats that are backordered.
High School Roof: Joiner Roofing is waiting on the metal to be delivered. As soon as it arrives, they will work Saturdays if necessary to complete the roof before school starts.
Softball Field Plumbing: Griffin Plumbing will repair the damaged sewer line, approximate cost $4,500.
Grade School Freezer: The compressor has been replaced.
High School Dishwasher: The heater booster will be replaced next week.
ATHLETICS:
As of July 18, 2022 both gyms are available for open gyms.
We are in the process of confirming games for the upcoming 2022/2023 school year.
We are also in the process of rolling over into the 2024 school year & hiring officials.
OLD BUSINESS:
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS:
Student Registration Fees There was discussion on student registration fees. The board decided to waive the fees for the 2022/2023 school year and will reevaluate the student fees next year.
4. A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Murphy to waive student registration fees for the 2022/2023 school year. Murphy-aye, McCabe-aye, Richey-aye, Jackson-aye, Pigg-aye, Allen-aye, and Pribble-aye. Seven (7) ayes, motion carried.
AC Window Units
There was discussion about donating the old AC window units.
5. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Jackson to donate the AC window units. Murphy-aye, McCabe-aye, Richey-aye, Jackson-aye, Pigg-aye, Allen-aye, and Pribble-aye. Seven (7) ayes, motion carried.
Approve FY22/23 Student Handbook
6. A motion was made by Pigg and seconded by McCabe to approve the FY22/23 student handbook. McCabe-aye, Murphy-aye, Richey-aye, Pigg-aye, Jackson-aye, Allen-aye, and Pribble-aye. Seven (7) ayes, motion carried.
Upgrade Security Hardware The Sonitrol quote was not received. Item was tabled until next month.
Set Budget Hearing
7. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Allen to set the FY23 budget hearing on September 22, 2022, at 6:45 p.m. McCabe-aye, Richey-aye, Jackson-aye, Pigg-aye, Murphy-aye, Allen-aye, and Pribble aye. Seven (7) ayes, motion carried
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
8. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Allen to approve the treasurer's report and co-mingled account as presented. Allen-aye, McCabe-aye, Jackson-aye, Murphy-aye, Pigg-aye, Pribble-aye, and Richey-aye. Seven (7) ayes, motion carried.
9. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Jackson to approve the bills and payroll as presented. Pigg-aye, Murphy-aye, Pribble-aye, Jackson-aye, Allen-aye, McCabe-aye, and Richey-aye. Seven (7) ayes, motion carried.
10. A motion was made by Richey and seconded by Murphy to approve the regular meeting minutes of June 30, 2022, budget hearing minutes of June 30, 2022, and special meeting July 18, 2022. Jackson-aye, Murphy-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, Pigg-aye, Allen-aye, and McCabe-aye. Seven (7) ayes, motion carried.
Leave of Absence
11. A motion was made by Pigg and seconded by Murphy to approve Rachel Grubbs' leave of absence to October 31, 2022. Pribble-aye, Pigg-aye, Richey-aye, Murphy-aye, McCabe-aye, Jackson-aye, and Allen aye. Seven (7) ayes, motion carried.
Athletic Volunteer
12. A motion was made by Allen and seconded by Jackson to approve Alex Rapp as an athletic volunteer for the 2022/2023 school year. Murphy-aye, Pigg-aye, McCabe-aye, Richey-aye, Jackson-aye, Allen-aye, and Pribble-aye. Seven (7) ayes, motion carried.
JH Girls Assistant Basketball Coach
13. A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Pigg to approve Alexis Ragsdale as the junior high girls assistant basketball coach for the 2022/2023 school year. Pigg-aye, McCabe-aye, Murphy-aye, Richey aye, Jackson-aye, Allen-aye, and Pribble-aye. Seven (7) ayes, motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
14. A motion was made by Allen and seconded by Richey to adjourn at 8:27 p.m. Jackson-aye, Murphy-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, Allen-aye, Pigg-aye, and McCabe-aye. Seven (7) ayes, motion carried.
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