Wabash Community Unit School District #348 Board of Education met May 15.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Education of Wabash Community Unit School District #348, Wabash County, met for the Seating of the Board and Regular Session on Monday,15, 2023 in Cafetorium of Mt. Carmel Grade School.
Seating of the Board
Dr. Bleyer thanked the outgoing board members for their service. Ryan Peter received a plaque of appreciation for his 8 years of service. Neil Earnest was presented a commemorative brick in honor of his 29 years of service as a board member.
President Tim Schuler called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
Theresa Hocking called the roll. In addition to Hocking, those present were Tim Schuler, Kyle Peach, Susan Wood, Ryan Peter, and Neil Earnest. Janice Alka was absent.
Also present were Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer, MCGS Principal Brianne Foster, MCES Principal Jake Newkirk, Transporation Director –Sharon Thombleson, Kevin Madden –WSJD, Herb Meeker –Hometown Register, Dawn Drone –WCEA, Kristi Perry –WCTA, Jamie McCorkle Parent, Gregg Wilcox, Jennifer Schilb, Kyle Davis, Brandon Leach, Christina McCorkle, Sarah McCorkle, Christina Schuler, Brianna Robinson, Yvette Henager – MCHS, and District Secretary Kim Zimmer.
Election Results
President Schuler read the canvass of votes from the April 4, 2023 consolidated election:
*Jamie McCorkle 1,043
*Gregg Wilcox 995
*Janice Alka 660
Ryan Peter 615
Michael Stinson 383
Jonathan Miller 256
Neil Earnest and Ryan Peter exited the meeting and Jamie McCorkle and Gregg Wilcox entered the meeting.
Board Member Oath of Office
The Board Member Oath of Office was recited by McCorkle and Wilcox.
Seating of the New Board
Theresa Hocking nominated Tim Schuler as President Pro Tem.
There were no other nominations.
Approved by the Board of Education on June 19, 2023
Election of Board Officers
Schuler asked for nominations for Board President.
Wood nominated Jamie McCorkle.
Hocking nominated Tim Schuler.
McCorkle and Schuler both accepted the nominations.
Schuler asked for a show of hands. Results were: McCorkle 1 and Schuler 5. Tim Schuler was named Board President.
Schuler asked for nominations for Board Vice President.
Wood nominated Jamie McCorkle.
Schuler nominated Kyle Peach.
McCorkle and Peach both accepted the nominations.
Schuler asked for a show of hands. Results were: McCorkle 2 and Peach 4
Kyle Peach was named Board Vice President.
Schuler asked for nominations for Board Secretary.
Wood nominated Theresa Hocking.
Hocking accepted the nomination.
There were no other nominations.
Theresa Hocking was named Board Secretary.
Establish Date, Time, and Place of Regular Meetings
Dr. Bleyer recommended the regular board meetings be held on the third Monday of each month to be held in the MCGS Cafetorium at 7:00 p.m. If there is a holiday on the third Monday, then the meeting will be held the following Tuesday.
Hocking motioned to accept Dr. Bleyer’s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Wood. All present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Alka was absent.
Appoint School District Treasurer
Dr. Bleyer recommended Darlene Underwood to continue as District Treasurer A motion to accept Dr. Bleyer’s recommendation was made by Peach and seconded by Schuler. All present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Alka was absent.
Appoint District Committees
Dr. Bleyer requested Tim Schuler and Kyle Peach for the Building and Grounds Committee. Jamie McCorkle was asked to be the Alternate. Schuler, Peach, and McCorkle accepted.
Dr. Bleyer requested Tim Schuler and Gregg Wilcox for the Finance Committee. Jamie McCorkle was asked to be the Alternate. Schuler, Wilcox, and McCorkle accepted.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Hocking and seconded by Wood. All present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Alka was absent. Meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
Approved by the Board of Education on June 19, 2023
Regular Meeting
Theresa Hocking called the roll. In addition to Hocking, those present were Tim Schuler, Kyle Peach, Susan Wood, Jamie McCorkle, and Gregg Wilcox. Janice Alka was absent.
Also present were Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer, MCGS Principal Brianne Foster, MCES Principal Jake Newkirk, Transporation Director –Sharon Thombleson, Kevin Madden –WSJD, Herb Meeker –Hometown Register, Dawn Drone –WCEA, Kristi Perry –WCTA, Jennifer Schilb, Kyle Davis, Brandon Leach, Christina McCorkle, Sarah McCorkle, Christina Schuler, Brianna Robinson, Yvette Henager – MCHS, and District Secretary Kim Zimmer.
President Schuler led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of Past Board Meetings
-March 20, 2023 Regular Board Meeting
-March 30, 2023 Special Board Meeting
b. Monthly Bills
-Invoices Paid March 2023
-Bills Payable April 2023
c. Financial Reports
Cash Deposits $ 864,064.78
Investments $ 15,190,700.75
4 Fund $ 10,076,910.00
5 Fund $ 9,249,592.00
Breakfast/Lunch $ 265.50
d. Correspondence
-No Correspondence
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
f. Off Season Clinics and Camps
A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Hocking and seconded by Wood. A roll call vote was taken and all present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Alka was absent.
Superintendent’s Comments
Dr. Bleyer said that Phase 2 for the stadium renovation was progressing nicely. He also mentioned that graduation went very well.
Approved by the Board of Education on June 19, 2023
Public Comments
-No 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 7:12 p.m. a motion to go into closed session was made by McCorkle and seconded by Wood. All present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Alka was absent.
At 8:05 p.m., a motion to return to open session was made by Peach and seconded by Hocking. All present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Alka was absent.
A motion to approve the minutes as read in closed session was made by Hocking and seconded by McCorkle. All present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Alka was absent.
New Business
Amended 2022-2023 Budget
Dr. Bleyer explained that the amended budget would be displayed at the district office until the June 19, 2023 board meeting. The amended budget will be on the agenda for board approval at that meeting.
Employment of Personnel
A motion to approve the following employment recommendation was made by Wood and seconded by Hocking:
ADMINISTRATIVE
Tabitha Niduaza -MCHS Academic Advisor effective August 1, 2023
All present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Alka was absent.
A motion to approve the following employment recommendation was made by Hocking and seconded by McCorkle:
TRANSFERS
Andy Rogers -MCGS Special Education Teacher beginning the start of the 2023-2024 school year All present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Alka was absent.
A motion to approve the following employment recommendations was made by Wood and seconded by Wilcox:
CERTIFIED
Nichelle Burkhardt-MCHS Special Ed Teacher beginning the start of the 2023-2024 school year Brandon Leach -MCHS Math Teacher beginning the start of the 2023-2024 school year Jennifer Schilb -MCHS Physical Ed Teacher beginning the start of the 2023-2024 school year Christina Schuler -MCGS 4th Grade Teacher beginning the start of the 2023-2024 school year Kyle Davis -MCHS Math Teacher beginning the start of the 2023-2024 school year A roll call vote was taken. Peach, Hocking, Wood, McCorkle, and Wilcox voted Aye. Schuler abstained. Motion Carried. Alka was absent.
Approved by the Board of Education on June 19, 2023
A motion to approve the following employment recommendations was made by Peach and seconded by Hocking:
SUMMER SCHOOL
Abbey Carpenter -MCGS Summer School Teacher beginning May 30, 2023
Tabatha Niduaza -MCHS Summer School Academic Advisor beginning May 30, 2023 Jena Berberich -MCJHS Social Worker beginning May 30, 2023
All present voted aye. Motion Carried. Alka was absent.
A motion to approve the following employment recommendations was made by McCorkle and seconded by Wood:
EXTRA CURRICULAR
Abbey Carpenter -MCHS Boys’ Golf Coach beginning July 1, 2023
Erin Warnken -MCJHS Volunteer Girls’ Softball Coach beginning July 1, 2023 All present voted Aye. Motion Carried. Alka was absent.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Peach and seconded by Hocking. All present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Alka was absent. Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Approved by the Board of Education on June 19, 2023
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