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Wabash Community Unit School District 348 Board of Education met May 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Board of Education of Wabash Community Unit School District #348, Wabash County, met in Regular Session on Monday, May 20, 2024 in the Cafetorium of Mt. Carmel Grade School.

President Schuler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Secretary Theresa Hocking called the roll. In addition to the secretary, those present were Tim Schuler, Gregg Wilcox, Jamie McCorkle, Janice Alka, Susan Wood and Kyle Peach.

Also present were Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer, MCJSH Principal Andrew Shelby, MCGS Principal Brianne Foster, Transportation Director Sharon Thombleson, Kevin Madden –WSJD, Dawn Drone –WCEA, Kristi Perry –WCTA, Rob Kennard–Parent, Shamber Weiss-Parent, Ashley, Swanson-Parent, Sarah Dougherty –Teacher, Sarah McCorkle–Speaker, Madison Stevens– Speaker, Isabella Andrews –Speaker, Chris McCorkle –Parent, Gayle Kieffer-Grandparent, Aaron Croft –Test Coordinator, Yvette Henager –WCTA, Gregg Henager –Citizen, and District Secretary Kim Zimmer.

President Schuler led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

Consent Agenda

a. Minutes of Past Board Meetings

i. April 15, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

b. Monthly Bills

-Invoices Paid April 2024

-Bills Payable May 2024

c. Financial Reports

Cash Deposits $ 1,358,141.75

Investments $ 13,459,271.10

4 Fund $ 11,772,871.00

5 Fund $ 12,726,868.00

Breakfast/Lunch $ 2,383.32

d. Correspondence

-Steve DeStefano resigning as the MCHS Wood Shop Teacher effective the end of the 2023-2024 school year

-Patricia Kemper resigning as the MCJH English/Language Arts Teacher effective the end of the 2023-2024 school year

-Tanya Grounds resigning as the St. Mary’s Private Tutor effective May 16, 2024

-Jerri Glick resigning as the MCES Head Cook effective April 20, 2024

-Kayla Hedge resigning as the MCJH RtI Instructor effective May 10, 2024

-Tabitha Cross resigning as the MCGS Individual Assistant effective the end of the 2023-2024 school year

-Jena Berberich resigning as the MCJHS Student Leadership Council effective the end of the 2023-2024 school year

-Tyler Browning resigning as the MCHS Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach effective the end of the Approved by the Board of Education on June 17, 2024 

2023-2024 school year

-Keaton Schuh resigning as the MCHS Head Girls’ Tennis Coach effective April 26, 2024 

-Chris Kieffer-MCHS Boys’ Head Soccer Coach effective the end of the 2023-2024 school year

-Matt McCarty resigning as the MCJHS Cross Country Head Coach effective the end of the 2023-2024 school year

-Tye Kanipe resigning as the Speech Pathology Paraprofessional effective the end of the 2023-2024 school year

-Pat Harlson resigning as the MCJHS Paraprofessional effective the end of the 2023-2024 school year

-Justin Carpenter resigning as the MCJHS TEC Instructor effective the end of the 2023-2024 school year

-Sione Militoni resigning as the MCJHS 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach effective the end of the 2023-2024 school year

-Rylie Webb resigning as the MCJHS 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach effective the end of the 2023-2024 school year

-Amy Kingsbury resigning as the MCJSH Custodian effective May 31, 2024

e. Administrative Reports

∙ 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

g. Press Plus Updates

A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Wood and seconded by Alka. A roll call vote was taken and all present voted AYE. Motion Carried.

Superintendent’s Comments

Dr. Bleyer thanked the board members for their attendance at graduation. He also said the signage for the roof of Legend’s Fieldhouse would be installed this week.

Reports –Aaron Croft

Mr. Croft reported on the results of the SAT and PSAT scores compared to last school year. He said the scores across the board were encouraging for students and teachers.

Visitors

CEO participants Sarah McCorkle, Bella Andrews, and Madison Stevens spoke about their positive experiences during their time in the CEO class.

Science Fair participants Ellie Couch, Miranda Kennard, Wyatt Rooney presented their projects to the board. Teacher Sarah Dougherty also brought the board up to date on changes that had been implemented.

Public Comments

There were 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 7:27 p.m. a motion to go into closed session was made by McCorkle and seconded by Hocking. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.

At 8:26 p.m. a motion to return to open session was made by Hocking and seconded by Alka. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.

A motion to approve the minutes as read in closed session was made by Peach and seconded by Alka. All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.

New Business

Amended 2023-2024 Budget

Dr. Bleyer noted that the 23-24 budget would be displayed for a month at the district office.

Duel Credit Agreement with IECC

Hocking motioned to approve the agreement with IECC. The motion was seconded by Wood. All present voted AYE. Motion Carried.

Employment of Personnel

A motion to approve the following employment recommendations was made by Alka and seconded by McCorkle:

TRANSFERS

April Ross -MCGS Behavior Intervention Asst. starting the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year Pat Harlson-MCJSH Night Custodian effective July 1, 2024

Justin Carpenter -MCJHS Physical Education Aide effective August 6, 2024 Abby Vaught -MCJHS 8th Grade English Language Arts Instructor beginning the start of the 2024-2025 school year

SUMMER SCHOOL

Luke Simmons -MCHS Drivers Education Instructor

Mike Glover-MCHS Science Teacher

Mandy Riggs -MCHS Credit Recovery Instructor

CERTIFIED

Mattie Colbert -MCES Speech-Language Pathologist beginning the start of the 2024-2025 school year

NON-CERTIFIED

Starla Galbraith -MCES Head Cook beginning the start of the 2024-2025 school year

EXTRA CURRICULAR

Matthew McCarty -MCHS Head Cross Country Coach effective the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year

Elise Bramlet -MCHS Head Girls’ Tennis Coach effective the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year

Sione Militoni -MCHS JV Boys’ Basketball Coach effective the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year

Ed Berberich -MCHS Head Boys’ Soccer Coach effective the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year

VOLUNTEERS

McKenzye Earnest-Volunteer Cheer Coach effective the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year Peyton Farmer -Volunteer Cheer Coach effective the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year

All present voted Aye. Motion Carried.

Adjournment

A motion to adjourn was made by Hocking and seconded by McCorkle. All present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

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