Amboy Community Unified School District 272 Board met Sept. 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
President Jones called the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education to order at 7:00 p.m. All board members were present except Leffelman. Also present were: Joshua Nichols, Ed Morris, Ginny Morris, Bonnie Morris, Anna Willis, Katie Bulfer, Yvonne Vicks, Andrew Full, Joyce Schamberger and Jenny McCoy.
President Jones opened the Public Hearing regarding the 2018-2019 School Budget. The tentative budget has been on display as required by law. Superintendent Nichols presented and discussed information about the budget. The floor was opened to comments and/or questions from the audience. There were none. President Jones asked the Board of Education if they had any comments and/or questions about the budget. There were none. President Jones declared the Public Hearing closed.
A motion was made by Schnaiter and seconded by Hummel to approve the 2018-2019 School Budget, and to establish the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2018, and ending on June 30, 2019. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
President Jones opened the floor for public comments. There were none.
A motion was made by Hummel and seconded by Payne to approve the following Consent Agenda item(s):
Minutes of the August 14, 2018 Open & Closed Regular Board Meetings; and
Delete audio recordings dated March 11, 2017 & March 23, 2017. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
For his Financial Report, Superintendent Nichols announced that we’ve received 50% of the anticipated revenue for the year from property taxes and state payment. We’ve spent about 16% of annual expenses, which keeps us currently under budget. He also gave an update on the Lenovo chromebooks.
A motion was made by Schnaiter and seconded by Pratt to approve the current expenditures and payroll. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
The Principal reports were reviewed, as presented and added a couple of changes.
Superintendent Nichols shared information on a few items from the maintenance report and announced that we’re looking into a fenced-in area for the preschool playground.
A motion was made by Schnaiter and seconded by Hummel to approve the quote from Holland & Sons Inc. for a 2018 John Deere Gator, as presented. Superintendent Nichols shared that the gator will help all athletic and extra curricular programs. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Payne and seconded by Hummel to approve the NRG Media contract, as presented. Superintendent Nichols shared that this agreement is a protection for their broadcasters right to broadcast. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Payne and seconded by Hummel to approve Vanguard Energy to lock in natural gas pricing through June 2021 and to lock in electric pricing through June 2023, as presented. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Pratt and seconded by Hummel to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Sale of the 2006 IC Bus, as presented. Superintendent Nichols explained that this bus has been stripped of parts and is no longer of use to the district. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
At 7:32 p.m., a motion was made by Stenzel and seconded by Hummel to move to Executive Session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body and student discipline. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
At 8:24 p.m., a motion was made by Stenzel and seconded by Hummel to return to Open Session. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Pratt and seconded by Schnaiter to approve the suspension of student 9-13-18-1, as presented. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Payne and seconded by Hummel to approve the following personnel:
• The contract of Katie Bulfer as 5-12 Dean of Students, as presented.
• The employment of Colleen Phillips as Paraprofessional at Central School, effective August 21, 2018.
• The employment of Lisa Barnes as Hourly Bus Driver, effective September 10, 2018.
• The employment of Mary Tunk as Bus Aide, effective September 10, 2018.
• The employment of Cecilia Seier as Playground Supervisor at Central School, effective September 10, 2018.
• The resignation of Andrew Full as 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach.
• The resignation of Faith Sachs as Junior High Cheerleading Sponsor.
• The resignation of Chris Delimata as Junior High Student Council Advisor.
• The resignation of Lindsay Christoffersen as Freshman Volleyball Coach.
• Katie Bulfer as the Junior High Student Council Advisor.
Upcoming dates include: Finance/Building & Grounds Committee Meeting on Thursday, October 11, 2018, 7:00 p.m., High School-Room 105. Regular School Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, 7:00 p.m., High School. Northwest Division Dinner Meeting on Monday, October 29, 2018, 5:30 p.m., Stillman Valley High School.
There being no further business to bring before the Board, a motion was made by Schnaiter and seconded by Payne to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 p.m. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
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