Galatia Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met May 25.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The regular meeting of the Galatia Community Unit School District No. 1 Board was held in the boardroom at the Annex. Roll call was taken, and those present were Tim Pribble, Elaine Jackson, Bryan McCabe, B.J. Pigg, Holly Murphy, and Amy Richey. Six (6) members were present. Board President, Tim Pribble, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Also present: Superintendent, Shain Crank, HS Principal, Ashley Launius, and Recording Secretary, Michele Hankins.
President Pribble led the Board and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.
VISITORS:
There were no visitors.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA:
Additions:
Press Plus Policy reading
Field Trip Request
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by McCabe to enter Executive Session at 7:05 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity; matters of student discipline or review executive session minutes. McCabe-aye, Jackson-aye, Murphy-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, and Pigg-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
2. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Pigg to end Executive Session at 7:50 p.m. Jackson-aye, Pigg-aye, Murphy-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, and McCabe-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
3. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Jackson to approve the Executive Session minutes. Murphy-aye, Pribble-aye, Pigg-aye, Richey-aye, McCabe-aye, and Jackson-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
MOTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
School Board Member
4. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Richey to appoint Lana McGhee as a board member for a two-year term. Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, Jackson-nay, Murphy-nay, McCabe-aye, and Pigg-nay. Motion failed.
Assistant Principal Contract
5. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Jackson to approve James Foster's contract as the assistant principal with other duties as assigned, and pending background check. This is a one-year contract for the 2023/2024 school year with a salary of $50,000. McCabe-aye, Murphy-aye, Richey-aye, Pigg-aye, Jackson-aye, and Pribble-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
6. A motion was made by Pigg and seconded by McCabe to employ Sabrina Franklin as the junior high girls' basketball coach for the 2023/2024 school year. Richey-aye, Jackson-aye, Pribble-aye, Murphy-aye, Pigg-aye, and McCabe-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
JH Girls Softball Coach
7. A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Murphy to employ David Jordan as the junior high girls' softball coach for the 2023/2024 school year. Murphy-aye, McCabe-aye, Richey-aye, Jackson-aye, Pigg- aye, and Pribble-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
HS Girls Softball Coach
8. A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Jackson to employ Dani Reynolds as the high school girls' softball coach for the 2023/2024 school year. Richey-aye, Jackson-aye, Pribble-aye Murphy-aye, Pigg-aye, and McCabe-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
Trapcats Coach
9. A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Pigg to employ Michael Baldwin as the high school Trapcats coach for the 2023/2024 school year, pending background check, all training, and coaches clinics. Richey-aye, Jackson-aye, Pribble-aye Murphy-aye, Pigg-aye, and McCabe-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
School Board Member
10. A motion was made by Pigg and seconded by Murphy to appoint Leslie Ferrell as a board member for a two-year term. Richey-aye, Jackson-aye, Pribble-aye Murphy-aye, Pigg-aye, and McCabe-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
PRINCIPAL REPORT:
Scholarship Banquet: The total amount of scholarships awarded this year was $526,200.00. Three seniors enlisted for service: Andre Williams, Tyler Butler, and Avery Evans.
End of the Year Activities: The last couple of weeks have been busy with SISHA Banquet at SIU, Baccalaureate, JH Sports Banquet, JH/HS Honors program, and Graduations. Everything was successful.
Staff Recognition: Mr. Tim Arnold, Mr. Jim Richey, and their students took care of setting up the gym for the end-of-the-year school events. They also trimmed the bushes in front of the school and painted and repaired the sign in front of the high school. Everything looked great for graduation.
Ms. Michaela Noblet was remarkable at handling a situation with a student with great care and concern during a difficult time.
Mrs. Ashley Launius left the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
DEAN OF STUDENTS REPORT:
Mrs. Stephanie Plumlee has one class remaining to receive her administrative license and expects to be finished by the end of August.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT:
County Assessor's Office: Mr. Crank has contacted the county assessor's office to ask what the change in EAV for the mine property is. As of today, they have not returned his call.
Bus Barn Electricity: A new electrical service is needed for the new bus barn. We will have to install the conduit and Ameren will supply the wire and transformer. This will give us 400 amps of new service that we could use for the bus barn, field lights, and future expansion. The quote for the conduit to be installed did not come in.
Energy Transition Community Grant: Mr. Crank has submitted the grant and asked for an expedited review of the application. If approved, we could start on the projects this summer.
Illinois State Board of Education Advisory Committee: Mr. Crank attended his first meeting and met the new state Superintendent, Dr. Tony Sanders. One area that Dr. Sanders is looking at is state testing scores. He wants to make the cut scores competitive with other states. To receive a reading or math proficiency score in Illinois is more difficult than in other states.
Test Scores: Mr. Crank just received the preliminary IAR test scores, he will give a report next month.
Roll Down Flag: Mr. B.J. Pigg asked about a roll-down flag in the gym. Mr. Crank will get a quote for the next meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
TRANSPORTATION:
All buses are up to date on services. Bus #11's leak has been fixed.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
11. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Murphy to approve the regular meeting minutes of April 27, 2023. Jackson-aye, Murphy-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, Pigg-aye, and McCabe-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
12. A motion was made by Richey and seconded by Pigg to approve the bills and payroll as presented with the additional invoices from H.E. Mitchell $135,081.26 and Prestige $8,366.59. Pigg-aye, Murphy-aye, Pribble-aye, Jackson-aye, McCabe-aye, and Richey-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
13. A motion was made by Murphy and seconded by Richey to approve the treasurer's report and co-mingled account as presented. McCabe-aye, Jackson-aye, Murphy-aye, Pigg-aye, Pribble-aye, and Richey-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Advertise for bids for commodities, bread, and milk
14. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Pigg to advertise bids for commodities, bread, and milk. Murphy-aye, McCabe-aye, Richey-aye, Jackson-aye, Pigg-aye, and Pribble-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
Bid Electrical Conduit for new Service
Tabled until next meeting.
Engineering fees
15. A motion was made by McCabe and seconded by Richey to accept the proposal from Remedy Design, LLC for architecture/engineering services in the amount of $44,865.10 for the high school baseball and softball field new lighting. Pribble-aye, Pigg-aye, Richey-aye, Murphy-aye, McCabe-aye, and Jackson- aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
Policy Reading
16. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Murphy to approve the policy reading of the draft updates 2:110; 4:60; 5:30; 5:90; 5:125; 5:150; 5:260; 6:135; 6:230; 8:20; and draft update rewritten 3:40-E. Murphy-aye, Pigg-aye, McCabe-aye, Richey-aye, Jackson-aye, and Pribble-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
Field Trip-Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
17. A motion was made by Pigg and seconded by McCabe to approve the FBLA field trip to Holiday World, Santa Claus, In., on May 30, 2023. All expenses are to be paid with FBLA funds. Pigg-aye, McCabe-aye, Murphy-aye, Richey-aye, Jackson-aye, and Pribble-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
18. A motion was made by Pribble and seconded by Jackson to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. Jackson-aye, Murphy-aye, Pribble-aye, Richey-aye, Pigg-aye, and McCabe-aye. Six (6) ayes, motion carried.
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