Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met March 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Harrisburg Community Unit School District #3, Saline County, Illinois, was held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, as announced by posted public notice and by mail. The following members of the Board were present: Mr. Chris Penrod, Mr. Kevin Dowdy, Mr. Ryan Lambert, Mr. Jonathan Russell, Mr. Billy Smith, Mr. Brandon Henshaw and Mr. Chris Street.
The following administrators were present: Dr. Amy Dixon, Scott Dewar, Kim Williams, Debbie McGowan, John Crabb, Eric McCollum, Mallory Wilson, Alesha Allen, Lana Bell, Phil Nyberg, Amanda Stone, Pam Rizkallah, and Andy Fehrenbacher. The following Unit #3 staff members were present: Keri Holland, Russell Hunt, Julie Martin,
Lori McClusky, Glenda Hall, Heather Cox, and Scott Isaacs. The following members of the public were present: Andrew Rowland and HHS Students.
With a quorum of the members of the Board being present, President Penrod called the meeting to order and declared the Board to be in session for the transaction of business.
President Penrod led the Board, staff and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Street moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss: A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees in an educational setting. Act. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
B. The purchase or lease of real property for the use of a public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired.
5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5).
C. Security procedures, school building safety and security. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8).
Upon a call of the President for a vote to be taken, it was determined the results of said motion carried. Board entered into Closed Session at 5:00 p.m.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to reconvene in open session at 5:17 p.m. Upon a call of the President for a voice vote to be taken, it was determined the results of said motion carried.
RECOGNITION AND COMMENTS FROM EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC – None
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the February 21, 2023 Regular Board Meeting. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2023 Special Board Meeting. On a call of the roll, Mr. Russell, Mr. Lambert, Mr. Henshaw, Mr. Dowdy, and Mr. Penrod voted yea. Mr. Smith and Mr. Street abstained. Motion carried.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Henshaw seconded the motion to approve the Bills Due and Payable. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the Expenditure and Revenue Reports. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
The Board of Education reviewed the monthly Activity Fund Summaries from each building.
ADMINISTRATOR/COORDINATOR REPORTS
Superintendent – Dr. Amy Dixon; HHS Seniors
▪ We will be forming a Harrisburg Unit 3 Strategic Planning Committee.
▪ HHS Seniors spoke to the Board regarding a project they have started with the hopes of making the day fun for all students.
BELA – Principal Alesha Allen
▪ Spring screenings are scheduled.
West Side Primary - Principal Mallory Wilson
East Side Intermediate - Principal Eric McCollum
Harrisburg Middle School - Principal Debbie McGowan
▪ Students will display artwork, science fair projects, dioramas from literature, language arts and social studies and other projects at the Spring Showcase.
Harrisburg High School - Principal Scott Dewar
Special Education - Kim Williams
▪ Have discussed the growing numbers in Special Ed. at West Side. Adjustments have been made in order to remain compliant to finish the year.
Technology, Media, Grants, Curriculum – Natalie Fry
▪ Visited the Career and Technical Center in Evansville with a team to gain insight and ideas on expansion of our vocational programming and offerings.
Transportation – Andy Fehrenbacher
Mr. Henshaw moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the Second reading and adoption of the Press Plus Policy updates. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve the Park District Proposal as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the IHSA Membership renewal for the 23-24 school year. On a call of the roll, Mr. Russell, Mr. Lambert, Mr. Street, Mr. Henshaw, Mr. Dowdy, and Mr. Penrod voted yea. Mr. Smith voted nay. Motion carried.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Henshaw seconded the motion to approve the Middle School Golf proposal as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to change our energy broker for BELA and the Harrisburg Middle School to Denver Williams. The remainder of the accounts will remain with Lu Walker. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the East Side handbook changes as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Russell seconded the motion to move District funds to an interest-bearing sweep account through Farmers State Bank with approval of signatory cards to reflect current administration. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Street seconded the motion to approve the donation of the property on Dorris Heights Road from Stephen and Brenda Questelle. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the Executive Session minutes of the February 21, 2023 Regular Board Meeting. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Russell seconded the motion to approve the Executive Session minutes of the February 27, 2023 Special Board Meeting. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Russell seconded the motion to approve the resignation of E.J. Foster as 2nd Shift Custodian at East Side. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the resignation of Courtney Harrison as EOC Aide at Harrisburg Middle School effective March 24, 2023. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve the maternity leave of Kristen Allen from August 14, 2023 through September 29, 2023. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Russell seconded the motion to employ Erin Crew as HS Media Paraprofessional for the 2023-2024 school year. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to employ Landon Simpson as a Paraprofessional at West Side School. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the reappointment of Andrea Brigham from a current 200 day secretary to 220 day secretary. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Henshaw seconded the motion to approve to grant tenure to the following. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
▪ Tim Prather
▪ Beth Taylor
▪ Collins Lambert
▪ Kelsey Piche
▪ Kyle Brames
▪ Jon Sanders
▪ Amie Stearns
▪ George Whitlock
▪ Hillary DeVisser
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve accelerated tenure for the following. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
▪ Letasha Fifer
▪ Kara Bailey
▪ Erin Gulley
▪ Melanie Pittman
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Henshaw seconded the motion to post the following positions. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
▪ WS Principal: Start Date July 1, 2023
▪ 7th Grade Basketball Coach
▪ 8th Grade Basketball Coach
▪ 5th Grade General Education Teacher: Start Date August 10, 2023
▪ WS Secretary (200 days) for the 2023-2024 school year
▪ ES 2nd shift custodian
Mr. Street moved and Mr. Henshaw seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Upon a call of the President for a voice vote to be taken, it was determined the result of said motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m.
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