Wabash Community Unit School District #348 Board of Education met July 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. The meeting was held at the Allendale School, 101 N. Third Street, Allendale, IL. The meeting was called to order at 6:03 PM.
The following members were present: Ryan Andrews
Gary Buchanan
Jon Michael Deisher
Beth Etzkorn
Richard Gochenour
Miles Marcotte
Tia Morgan
Also, present was Superintendent Bob Bowser, Assistant Principal Cindy Brogan, Administrative Assistant Sarah Courter, District Treasurer Debbie Hipsher, and The Register reporter.
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
Richard Gochenour made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Wednesday, June 22, 2022; Minutes of the Closed Session Meeting held Wednesday, June 22, 2022; Financial Reports – Treasurer’s Report, Activity Fund, Imprest Fund; Gross Payrolls, and Bills
exclusive of Payroll. Upon said motion being seconded by Tia Morgan, 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 - May Expenditures: Education $134,935, Building $6,210, Transportation $5,969, 3-Fund Total $147,114; 1% Sales Tax $7,412.55 payable in August 5 for April 2022; Sports - Baseball practice starts August 1; Girls Softball - unsure if enough for a team; Cross Country practice starts once school starts;; Facility Update - Playground base poured and will pour the rubber tomorrow; Kitchen tile floor removed and new flooring will be poured soon; Koorsen placed four heat sensors; waiting on two new boiler room pumps to be installed; Four rooftop A/C units to be installed soon; Transportation - None; Other - Breakfast/Lunch Program - Community Eligibility Program (CEP) is for 4 years free meals for all students (a parent savings of approx. $725 per year per student if they ate both meals daily).
Assistant Principal Cindy Brogan gave updates on the Summer Bridge Program and the upcoming after-school program.
BOARD MEMBERS – None
REGIONAL SUPERINTENDENT - None
STATE SUPERINTENDENT - None
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS -
CONSIDER MILK QUOTE FOR 2022-2023
Ryan Andrews moved to approve Prairie Farms as the milk product supplier for 2022-2023. 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
APPROVE SUPPORT STAFF SALARIES
Richard Gochenour moved to approve a $0.50/hour increase for Support Staff salaries. New salaries for support staff would begin at $14.00/hour for 2022-2023. Upon said motion being seconded by Ryan Andrews, 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 SCHOOL BOARD POLICY UPDATES
Jon Michael Deisher made the motion to adopt all of the updated policies presented at the board meeting. Upon said motion being seconded by Ryan Andrews, the President put the question and the voice vote was taken and the motion carried.
APPROVAL TO DISCARD OBSOLETE/EXCESS EQUIPMENT
Jon Michael Deisher moved to approve declaring the six cafeteria tables as obsolete/excess equipment. Upon said motion being seconded by Beth Etzkorn, the voice vote was taken and the motion carried.
EMPLOY SCHOOLAUDITOR
Tia Morgan moved to employ Mr. Terry Harper to perform the audit of the 2021-2022 school financial records at a cost, including expenses, not to exceed $3,500. Upon said motion being seconded by Jon Michael Deisher, 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
GO TO CLOSED SESSION
Beth Etkzorn moved to adjourn to Closed Session at 6:34 PM - Reason - List Number(s) #1 - Appointments, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees. 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
EXIT CLOSED SESSION AND RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Beth Etzkorn moved to reconvene from Closed Session at 6:34 PM. 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
RESIGNATION - Alecia Winkles (Paraprofessional)
Jon Michael Deisher moved to accept the resignation of Alecia Winkles (Paraprofessional) effective immediately. Upon said motion being seconded by Tia Morgan, the President put the question and the roll call 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 – Transfer Talley Wyatt to Title 1 Paraprofessional
Tia Morgan moved to transfer Talley Wyatt to Title 1 Paraprofessional for the 2022-2023 school year. Upon said motion being seconded by Jon Michael Deisher, 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 – Makayla Wall (Learning Loss/Pre-K Paraprofessional)
Beth Etzkorn moved to hire Makayla Wall as Learning Loss/Pre-K Paraprofessional. Upon said motion being seconded by Jon Michael Deisher, 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 – Sarah Courter (Head Cross Country Coach)
Richard Gochenour moved to employ Sarah Courter as Head Cross Country Coach for the 2022-2023 school year. Upon said motion being seconded by Jon Michael Deisher, 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 – Adam Buchanan (Volunteer Assistant Baseball)
Jon Michael Deisher moved to employ Adam Buchanan as volunteer assistant baseball coach for the 2022-2023 school year. 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
EMPLOYMENT – Jeremy Bray (Volunteer Assistant Baseball)
Jon Michael Deisher moved to employ Adam Buchanan as volunteer assistant baseball coach for the 2022-2023 school year. 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
EMPLOYMENT – Mackenzie Thread (After School Tutor)
Beth Etzkorn moved to employ Mackenzie Thread as after school tutor for the 2022-2023 school year. 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
EMPLOYMENT – Elizabeth Irelan (After School Tutor)
Jon Michael Deisher moved to employ Elizabeth Irelan as after school tutor for the 2022-2023 school year. 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
ADJOURN
Jon Michael Deisher made the motion to adjourn the Wednesday, July 20, 2022, Allendale Community Consolidated School District #17 Board of Education meeting at 7:13 PM. Upon said motion being seconded by Tia Morgan, the voice vote was taken and the motion carried.
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Gary Buchanan, President
Board of Education
Allendale School District #17
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Miles Marcotte, Secretary
Board of Education
Allendale School District #17
MOTION TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED MEETING
A motion was made by Beth Etzkorn and seconded by Tia Morgan, 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 6:34 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
Beth Etkzorn moved to reconvene from the Closed Session at 7:07 PM and go back to Open Session. 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
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