Chuck Bleyer, Superintendent | Wabash Community Unit School District 348 Website
Chuck Bleyer, Superintendent | Wabash Community Unit School District 348 Website
Wabash Community Unit School District 348 Board of Education met May 19.
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 19, 2025 in the Library of Mt. Carmel Elementary School.
President McCorkle called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Secretary Theresa Hocking called the roll. In addition to the secretary, those present were Jamie McCorkle, Susan Wood, Jessica Peter, and Kyle Peach. Gregg Wilcox and Janice Alka were absent.
Also present were Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer, MCJSHS Principal Amy Duckworth, MCGS Principal Brianne Foster, Peyton Farmer –MCJH Teacher, Chandler Madden –WSJD, and District
Secretary Kim Zimmer.
President McCorkle led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of Past Board Meetings
i. April 21, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
b. Monthly Bills
-Invoices Paid April 2025
-Bills Payable May 2025
c. Financial Reports
Cash Deposits $ 1,422,592.03
Investments $ 13,056,351.04
4 Fund $ 10,988,107.00
5 Fund $ 12,049,813.00
Breakfast/Lunch $ -27,633.60
d. Correspondence
· Trevor Kennard resigns from MCHS Assistant Basketball Coach
· Brock Plassman resigns from MCHS Freshman Basketball Coach
· Kyle Buss resigns from MCHS Assistant Football Coach
· Mike Cheesman resigns from Assistant Wrestling Coach
· Elijah Laws resigns from 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach
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 Amy Duckworth
· Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer
f. Off Season Clinics and Camps
g. Press Plus Updates
h. Opt Out College and Career Pathways System
A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Wood and seconded by Hocking. A roll call vote was taken and all present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Wilcox and Alka were absent.
Superintendent’s Comments
Dr. Bleyer reported that the end of the 2024-2025 school year was going very smoothly.
Reports
MCJSHS Principal Amy Duckworth reported on this year’s awards night and graduation. Awards night duration was reduced considerably this year. Also graduation went well.
MCJHS English Teacher Peyton Farmer spoke to the board regarding her work with ELL students. She has been donating time helping these students learn English and adapting to the technology used at school. These students are making better grades as a result and are feeling more empowered with the knowledge taught to them by Ms. Farmer.
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”.
No Executive Session.
New Business
Amended 2024-2025 Budget
Dr. Bleyer noted that the Amended Budget for 2024-2025 school year would be displayed in the district office for a month.
Employment of Personnel
A motion to approve the following employment recommendations was made by Peach and seconded by Wood:
TRANSFERS
Jenny Meadows -MCES Kindergarten Classroom Assistant beginning the start of the 2025-2026 school year
CERTIFIED
Scott Goodson -MCHS English Teacher beginning the start of the 2025-2026 school year
NON-CERTIFIED
Tawni Foote -MCES Paraprofessional beginning the start of the 2025-2026 school year
Approved by the Board of Education on June 16, 2025
Shelby Goodson - MCES Paraprofessional beginning the start of the 2025-2026 school year
SUMMER SCHOOL TEACHERS
Luke Simmons -MCHS Summer Driving Instructor beginning May 28, 2025
Mandy Riggs -MCHS Summer School Credit Recovery Instructor beginning May 28, 2025
EXTRA-CURRICULARS
Tracie Guard -MCHS Junior Senior Prom Sponsor beginning the start of the 2025-2026 School Year
Kimberly Lee -MCJHS Ticket Manager beginning the start of the 2025-2026 school year
Nathan Woodcock -MCJHS 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach beginning the start of the 2025-2026 school year
All present voted AYE. Motion Carried.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Hocking and seconded by Peter. All present voted AYE. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 5: 14 p.m.
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