Wabash Community Unit School District #348 Board of Education met Dec. 19.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Education of Wabash Community Unit School District #348, Wabash County, met for a Public Hearing and Regular Session on Monday, December 19, 2022 in the Cafetorium of Mt. Carmel Grade School.
Working Cash Fund Bonds
The Public Hearing concerned the intent of the board to sell $2,200,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds. President Schuler asked if there were any comments or questions. There were none.
President Schuler closed the hearing.
Regular Meeting
President Tim Schuler called the regular meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Secretary Janice Alka called the roll. In addition to the secretary, those present were Tim Schuler, Ryan Peter, Kyle Peach, Susan Wood, Neil Earnest, and Theresa Hocking.
Also present were Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer, MCJSH Principal Andrew Shelby, MCGS Principal Brianne Foster, MCJSH COO Steve Holt, MCGS Asst. Principal Tyler Buss, Darlene Underwood- Treasurer, Michelle Smith –Kemper Group, Sara Ditterline-MCES, Ashton Gordon – MCES, Kevin Madden –WSJD, Herb Meeker –Hometown Register, Dawn Drone –WCEA, Kristi Perry –WCTA, Jamie McCorkle, Jon Miller –Parent, and District Secretary Kim Zimmer.
President Schuler led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of Past Board Meetings
-2022 11 14 Regular Board Meeting
b. Monthly Bills
-Invoices Paid November 2022
-Bills Payable December 2022
c. Financial Reports
Cash Deposits $ 644,117.87
Investments $ 8,112,074.03
4 Fund $ 5,233,319.00
5 Fund $ 5,588,119.00
Breakfast/Lunch $ -26,124.69
d. Correspondence
Mike Mandrell retiring as MCHS Business Teacher effective the end of the 2026-2027 school year
Approved by the Board of Education on January 23, 2023
Kelly Berberich resigning as MCES Paraprofessional effective December 31, 2022 Damon Beau Belt resigning as MCJH Boys’ Basketball Coach effective November 18, 2022 Patricia Bramlet resigning as MCHS Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis Coach effective December 8, 2022 Chloe Farmer resigning as St. Mary’s Private School Part Time Tutor effective January 3, 2023
Nina Geiling, MCHS Ag Teacher requesting maternity leave from April 11, 2023 through May 19, 2023
MCES Principal Jake Newkirk requesting termination of Melissa Geary as a MCES Classroom Assistant effective December 20, 2022
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
-Mt. Carmel Junior Senior High Principal Andrew Shelby
-Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer
A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Alka and seconded by Peach. A roll call vote was taken and all present voted AYE. Motion Carried.
Reports
Ashton Gordon –Transitional Kindergarten
Ms. Gordon gave an update to the board regarding Transitional Kindergarten. She said the class has been very successful for the students.
MCGS Principal Brianne Foster and Assistant Principal Tyler Buss
Ms. Foster and Mr. Buss talked about the programs at the grade school. They are working on fun incentives for the students to learn.
Superintendent’s Comments
Dr. Bleyer mentioned that the flu had hit the schools very hard. Also that the Plaza Bricks are selling very well.
Kemper Group Audit Findings
Michelle Smith reviewed the 2021-2022 audit findings with the board.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
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 7:33 p.m. a motion to go into closed session was made by Hocking and seconded by Alka. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Approved by the Board of Education on January 23, 2023
At 8:00 p.m. a motion to return to open session was made by Alka and seconded by Hocking. Motion Carried.
A motion to approve the minutes as read in closed session was made by Alka and seconded by Peach. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.
New Business
Tax Levy Payable in 2023
A motion to approve the Tax Levy Payable in 2023 was made by Hocking and seconded by Peach. A roll call vote was taken and all present voted AYE. Motion Carried.
2021-2022 School Audit
A motion to approve the 21-22 school audit as presented was made by Alka and seconded by Peter. A roll call vote was taken and all present voted AYE. Motion Carried.
Substitute Pay
A motion to accept Dr. Bleyer’s recommendation to raise sub pay daily rates was made by Wood and seconded by Peach. A roll call vote was taken and all present voted AYE. Motion Carried.
The new daily rates are as follows:
Aides $100
Teachers $120
Custodians $104
Kitchen $91
Bus Drivers $68
Employment of Personnel
A motion to approve the following employment recommendations was made by Hocking and seconded by Wood:
CERTIFIED
Lindsay Keepes -MCES Nurse/Secretary starting the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year Kristi Perry -MCGS 6th Grade ZAP Program Tutor starting January 4, 2023
NON-CERTIFIED
Mike Geurin -MCJSH Head Custodian effective December 20, 2022
Nichole Osborne -MCES Classroom Assistant starting January 3, 2023
Ronika Gill -MCES Classroom Assistant starting January 3, 2023
TRANSFERS
Damon Beau Belt -MCJH 8TH Grade Math Teacher starting January 3, 2023 Sione Militoni -MCJH 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach effective November 28, 2022 Nate Stevenson -MCJH 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach effective November 28, 2022
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
Luke Laws -MCJH 6TH Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach starting November 28, 2022
VOLUNTEERS
Kiley Alka -MCJHS 5th/6th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach starting November 28, 2022 All present voted aye. Motion Carried.
Approved by the Board of Education on January 23, 2023
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Alka and seconded by Hocking. All present voted aye. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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