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Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Feb. 25.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

On February 25, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Vice-President Conover called to order the regular meeting of the Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education.

Roll Call

Members Present: Angela Steketee, Kevin Marren, Leah Conover, Whitney Rogers (arrived at 6:34 p.m.)

Members Absent: Adina Hoover, Jessica Radogno

Also present: Superintendent Jack Baldermann , and the Superintendent’s Administrative Assistant, Shannon Cossairt.

Pledge of Allegiance

Vice-President Conover led the Assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.

CLOSED SESSION

Motion by Mr. Hevia, second by Mr. Marren, to enter closed session to discuss personnel issues, student discipline, sale or lease of real property, and potential litigation.

Ayes: Hevia, Marren, Steketee, Conover,

Nays: None

Motion Carried.

The Board entered closed session at 6:31 p.m.

Whitney Rogers entered the meeting at 6:34 p.m.

The Board returned to open session at 7:10 p.m.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

February 11, 2025 and February 11, 2025 Closed Minutes

Motion by Mr. Steketee, second by Ms. Rogers, to approve the minutes of the February 11, 2025, regular meeting of the Board of Education; and the minutes of the closed session of the February 11, 2025, regular meeting of the Board of Education, as presented.

Ayes: Hevia, Marren, Steketee, Conover, Rogers

Nays: None.

Motion Carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Public comment given by Keith Nega, Keshav Viswanath and Samuyuktha Viswanath

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Mr. Hevia, second by Mr. Marren, to approve the consent agenda as presented:

1. Personnel Recommendations:

● Dana Hajek, Long Term Sub, 2nd Grade

● Richard Babb, WHS Volunteer Track

● Leave of Absence

2. Approval of February 2025 Expenditure Report

3. Ratification of January 2025 Regular Payroll

Ayes: Marren, Steketee, Conover, Rogers, Hevia

Nays: None.

Motion carried.

INFORMATION and DISCUSSION

IASB Proposal for CSBO Search

The District requested a proposal from IASB to assist in the search for a CSBO to start in the 2025-2026 school year. The fee would be $6,700.00. They would help to put together a brochure and advertise it. The Board will wait a couple more days to see if the District receives a candidate pool. If they do not, they will move forward with using IASB.

Referendum Information Mailing

The Board voted to go for referendum on the April 1, 2025 ballot at the December 17, 2025 regular Board meeting. This has been shared on social media and the District has a page on the website. Not everyone in the community looks at the Districts sites to know this is on the ballot. Therefore, they would like to send out a mailer to the whole community to let them know. The Board will work with EOSullivan again to get the mailer out.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Communication

Superintendent Baldermann is very proud of our students, families and staff for how the attendance in the building is doing. He is very proud of all the activities that the school is participating in, such as:

STEM Night coming up, CAPAOW Clubs recent event, Jr. High Cheer, Christian Rosa going to state for Wrestling, Jr. High Wrestling, and Girls Basketball regional championship. He is so proud of everything all students are doing.

FOIA Request

None.

BOARD REPORTS

The Board gave shout-outs to the Outdoor Education program for the 6th graders. They would also like to give a big shout out to the Jr. High Wrestling Coaches: Dave Wisbrock Mike Hatchell, and Ben Vidito. They have been working so hard with the kids and created such a great culture for the wrestling team. They would also like to remind everyone to go see the spring musical at the high school, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None at this time.

FUTURE MEETING AND EVENTS

Spring Musical - You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Feb. 28, 7:00 p.m.

Mar. 1, 7:00 p.m.

Mar. 2, 2:00 p.m.

WHS

STEM Night

Mar. 12, 6:00 p.m.

WHS

CUSD 201 Regular Meeting of Education

Mar. 18, 6:30 p.m.

Village Hall

Pizza Wars

Mar. 19, 5:30 p.m.

WJHS

Rising Stars Talent Show

Mar. 21, 6:00 p.m.

WHS

District 201 Fine Arts Festival

Mar. 26, 7:00 p.m.

WHS

Parent Teacher Conferences

Mar. 27 and 28

Spring Break

March 31 - April 4

There will also be some pre-planning workshops with Legat Architects On March 5, 12, and 19.

CLOSED SESSION

Not Needed at this time.

COMMUNICATIONS

None at this time.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Ms. Steketee, second by Mr. Marren, to adjourn the February 25, 2025, regular meeting of the Board of Education at 7:48 p.m.

Motion unanimously passed.

https://go.boarddocs.com/il/cusd201/Board.nsf/files/DEQN4W5E2A90/$file/2.25.25%20Regular%20Minutes.pdf