Grayville Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Oct. 26.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting was called to order at 6:00p.m. by Stephanie Hatcher.
ROLL CALL:
AB Browning
x Hatcher
x Risley
x Campbell
AB Kleinschmidt
x Hall
x Rhinehart
Others Present:
x Fetcho
x Harrelson
x Johnson
Guests in attendance included: Sandy Cline, Travis Thompson
II. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
● Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - Regular Meeting Minutes
● Monday, October 3, 2022 - Special Meeting Minutes
● Destroy Closed Session Audio Tapes Older Than 18 Months
● Financial Reports – Bills
Financial Reports
Transportation Report
● Resignations- Bailey Green as HS Softball Asst. Coach
Carsyn Robinson as JH Volleyball Coach
Motion by Risley, second by Hall to approve the consent agenda.
Roll Call:
x Risley
x Hatcher
x Campbell
AB Browning
AB Kleinschmidt
x Hall
x Rhinehart
There being 5 yeas and 0 nays, the motion carried
III. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Recognition of Visitors / Public Comments:
B. Board Members
C. Staff
D. Administrative Reports:
Mr. Fetcho: Upon leaving the Egyptian Trust, participating certified staff will be under a new plan starting December 1, 2022. The new PPO plan will be the Illinois Educator Risk Management Program through USI Insurance Broker. Open enrollment will begin in November. Bids from HSC Pavement and E.T. Simonds were received and reviewed with the board and will be considered later in the meeting. TIF funds may be available to help with cost. The Early Childhood Grant has been submitted. Kathy Bishop helped supply the data needed to complete the grant application. Pre-Bids for the solar contractors are due tomorrow. Our district was given the Softball Lights from Rent One Park in Marion Illinois. With support from volunteers such as Tim Walker, Lewis Brothers at Lewis Scrap Metal, and Melvin Harrelson the lights will be delivered within the next two weeks.
Mr. Johnson: Ameren has installed lights at the basketball court. Discussion was had about installing lights at the new elementary parking lot. Martin Bennett with TeacherEase had a presentation with teachers and support staff about the company's student data system with intentions to replace the Specialized Data System we are currently using. Grayville teamed up with Mt. Carmel for a Pink Out game in Mt. Carmel. Grayville School Student Council helped collect local and personal donations. Part of the money raised by Mt. Carmel and Grayville Schools helped Grayville resident Devon Fewkes. She is currently battling cancer. P/T Conferences were held October 18 & 19th with a 95% attendance of parents at the elementary. The JR/SR High teachers reported having a steady flow of meetings. The increase of parent involvement has increased over the past few years. School Spirit is improving as well. Incentives for attending athletic events along with theme nights have been successful. Planning has begun for a JH & HS Pep Rally. Kicks for Kids were here again this year. Qualifying students received a pair of shoes. The FFA will be attending the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis from October 26-Saturday 29th. December 9, 2022 is Homecoming Night with the Mike Garbo Dedication.
Mrs. Harrelson: Mrs. Harrelson reported on Commendable Schools Designations. Lots of growth has been made but the chronic absences are really high. The ROE has implemented Attendance Incentives at the grade school level. With board approval in September, Mr. Reid chose an Exmark lawn mower for $11,000. School Board petitions are ready with 3 board seats available. The Synchronous Classroom has been installed in the guidance room. No courses have been set for the 2nd Semester yet. The High School Halloween Dance & Hayride sponsored by the Student Council will be this Friday, October 28th. Iconik will start the process of preserving the graduation photos from 1914 to the present date in January or possibly February. Rough cost of project will be $100 per year plus the price of the display frames. First Bank was here to discuss CD Rates with Higher Interest Rates.
IV. Unfinished Business
1. Motion to Hire Macy Stockton for Assistant High School Softball Coach
Motion by Risley, second by Campbell to hire Macy Stockton for Assistant High School Softball Coach as presented.
Roll Call:
x Rhinehart
x Campbell
AB Kleinschmidt
x Risley
x Hall
x Browning (arrived @6:02p) x Hatcher
There being 6 yeas and 0 nays, the motion carried.
V. New Business
1. Motion to Approve Risk Management Plan
Motion by Risley, second by Campbell to approve the Risk Management Plan as presented.
Roll Call:
x Browning
x Hatcher x Risley
x Campbell
AB Kleinschmidt
x Hall
x Rhinehart
There being 6 yeas and 0 nays, the motion carried.
2. Motion to Approve Maintenance Grant Application & Reserve $50,000 Local Matching funds
Motion by Hall, second by Browning to Approve Maintenance Grant Application & Reserve $50,000 Local Matching funds as presented.
Roll Call:
x Risley
x Hall
x Rhinehart
x Browning
x Hatcher
x Campbell
AB Kleinschmidt
There being 6 yeas and 0 nays, the motion carried.
3. Motion to Accept Pavement Bid from E.T. Simonds
Motion by Risley, second by Browning to Accept Pavement Bid as presented.
Roll Call:
x Rhinehart
x Campbell
AB Kleinschmidt
x Risley
x Hall
x Browning
x Hatcher
There being 6 yeas and 0 nays, the motion carried.
VI. CLOSED SESSION: Matters relating to:
1. Personnel Employment, Appointment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal
2. Student Discipline
Motion Hall, second by Risley to enter into closed session at 7:05p.m.
Roll Call:
x Hatcher
x Risley
x Hall
AB Kleinschmidt
x Browning
x Rhinehart
x Campbell
There being 6 yeas and 0 nays, the motion carried.
Motion by Risley, second by Browning that the Board return to open session at 8:25pm. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
ACTION FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION
4. Motion to Approve Release & Settlement Agreement
Motion by Hall, second by Risley to Approve Release & Settlement Agreement as presented.
Roll Call:
AB Kleinschmidt
x Browning x Hatcher
x Rhinehart
x Campbell
x Risley
x Hall
There being 6 yeas and 0 nays, the motion carried.
5. Motion to Hire Chuck Turner as Junior High Volleyball Coach
Motion by Risley, second by Hall to hire Chuck Turner as Junior High Volleyball Coach as presented.
Roll Call:
AB Kleinschmidt
x Browning
x Hatcher
x Rhinehart
x Campbell
x Risley
x Hall
There being 6 yeas and 0 nays, the motion carried.
6. Motion to Hire Kaelyn Worley as Junior High Assistant Volleyball Coach
Motion by Risley, second by Rhinehart to hire Kaelyn Worley as Junior High Assistant Volleyball Coach Kaelyn Worley as presented.
Roll Call:
x Hatcher
x Risley
x Hall
AB Kleinschmidt
x Browning
x Rhinehart
x Campbell
There being 6 yeas and 0 nays, the motion carried.
7. Motion to Dismiss an Employee-TABLED
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Hall, second by Risley to adjourn the meeting at 8:27pm. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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