Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met July 25.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Special meeting of the Board of Education of Harrisburg Community Unit School District #3, Saline County, Illinois, was held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 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 (arrived at 4:15 p.m.), Mr. Brandon Henshaw and Mr. Steve Smothers. Mr. Billy Smith was absent.
The following administrators were present: Amy Dixon. The following Unit #3 staff members were present: Keri Holland. The following members of the public were present: Tim King
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.
Mr. Dowdy 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 education 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).
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 4:18 p.m.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to reconvene in open session at 4:36 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 – Tim King Spoke to the Board and explained the current bonds.
Solar Developmental and PPA Agreement – Dr. Dixon explained the first agreement will be honored.
Mr. Henshaw moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve the retirement of Cynthia Potter as HHS Special Education Teacher effective June 1, 2026. She will be eligible for the retirement incentive program for the 23-24, 24-25, 25-26 school years. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Smothers moved and Mr. Russell seconded the motion to approve the retirement of Sharon Bishop as MS Cook effective July 24, 2023. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Henshaw seconded the motion to approve the resignation of Faviola Mejia, EOC Aide. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Smothers seconded the motion to employ Ann Wilson as BELA Paraprofessional. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Henshaw moved and Mr. Russell seconded the motion to approve the voluntary transfer of Jake Dixon to West Side Title Math Teacher Grade 1. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Smothers seconded the motion to approve the voluntary transfer of Tiffany Kielhorn to West Side Title Math Teacher Grade 2. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Hanshaw seconded the motion to approve the wage increase for nurses. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Lambert 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 Paraprofessional
▪ 2 MS cooks
Mr. Henshaw moved and Mr. Lambert 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 4:43 p.m.
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