Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399 Board met October 15.
Here is the minutes as provided by the board:
The Regular Meeting of the Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District #399 Board of Education was held at the Milledgeville High School Library on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: S. Alexander, S. Baylor-Schmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, B. Smith, M. Urish, and D. Wagenknecht.
Administrators Present: T. Schurman, Superintendent and B. Maloy, Milledgeville Principal
Others Present: Lynnette Frederick, Julie Ebersole, and Kyle Polhill
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Board President S. BaylorSchmidt. A motion was made by S. Alexander and seconded by M. Urish to approve the agenda. Roll call vote showed 7 ayes and no nays. Motion carried.
Consent Items: A motion was made by S. Kappes and seconded by S. Alexander to approve the following consent items as presented.
a. Minutes of September 17, 2018 Regular Board Meeting and Closed Session Meeting.
b. Payment of Bills for October, 2018
c. Treasurer’s Report for September, 2018
d. Hot Lunch Report for August/September, 2018
e. Student Activity Fund Account Summary for September, 2018
Roll call vote showed S. Alexander, S. Baylor-Schmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, B. Smith, M. Urish, and D. Wagenknecht voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
Comment from the Public:
Old Business:
Approve and Accept Auditors Report: A motion was made by B. Smith and seconded by M. Urish to approve and accept the Auditors Report for Fiscal Year 2018. Roll call vote showed S. Alexander, S. Baylor-Schmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, B. Smith, M. Urish, and D. Wagenknecht voting aye. No nays. Motion carried. Mr. Kyle Polhill of Benning Group gave a presentation summarizing the audit report. It was a positive audit with no substantive findings.
Public Hearing Held: Public Hearing was held concerning the intent of the ChadwickMilledgeville CUSD #399 Board of Education to sell $6,500,000 School Fire Prevention and Safety Bonds. There was no public comment regarding the proposed project. Snow Removal Contracts: Snow removal contracts were finalized.
1. Troy Wagenknecht will do Milledgeville at the same price as last year. $210/occurrence and $75/salt.
2. Fairhaven Township will do Chadwick at the same price as last year. $100/occurrence and $45/salt.
New Business
Approved Architect to Seek Bids: A motion was made by S. Kappes and seconded by M. Urish to approve architect Richard L. Johnson to seek bids for proposed Health Life Safety Work to be completed at Milledgeville School starting in March of 2019. Roll call vote showed 7 ayes and no nays. Motion carried.
Presentation by Architect Terry Carbaugh: A presentation was done by architect Terry Carbaugh regarding design plans for proposed Health Life Safety Work to be completed at Milledgeville School starting in March of 2019.
Appointment of Homeless Liaison: A motion was made by S. Alexander and seconded by P. Eubanks to appoint Superintendent Tim Schurman as District Homeless Liaison. Voice vote showed 7 ayes and no nays. Motion carried.
Superintendent Schurman noted that this is an annual formality required by the state.
Approved ROE/Kids Audio-Visual Cooperative Membership: A motion was made by S. Kappes and seconded by S. Alexander to approve resolution to continue district membership in the ROE-Kids Audio-Visual Cooperative. Roll call vote showed S. Alexander, S. Baylor-Schmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, B. Smith, M. Urish, and D. Wagenknecht voting aye. Motion carried.
Approved Increasing HSA Deductible Reimbursement: A motion was made by P. Eubanks and seconded by B. Smith to approve increasing HSA deductible reimbursement to $700. Roll call vote showed S. Alexander, S. Baylor-Schmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, B. Smith, M. Urish, and D. Wagenknecht voting aye. Motion carried.
Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Fairhaven Township: A motion was made by S. Alexander and seconded by D. Wagenknecht to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with Fairhaven Township for snow removal. Roll call vote showed S. Alexander, S. Baylor-Schmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, B. Smith, M. Urish, and D. Wagenknecht voting aye. Motion carried.
Approved WACC Health Life Safety Assessment: A motion was made by S. Kappes and seconded by S. Baylor-Schmidt to approve WACC Health Life Safety assessment for replacement of their boiler. Roll call vote showed S. Alexander, S. Baylor-Schmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, B. Smith, M. Urish, and D. Wagenknecht voting aye. Motion carried.
Presentation on Every Student Succeeds Act: A presentation was made by Superintendent Schurman on Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the changes it will make to PK-12 education in Illinois.
Closed Session
A motion was made by M. Urish and seconded by P. Eubanks to convene in closed session at 8:38 p.m. in order to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, or dismissal of an employee or officer or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity and to review student discipline. Roll call vote showed S. Alexander, S. Baylor-Schmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, B. Smith, M. Urish, and D. Wagenknecht voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
A motion was made by S. Alexander and seconded by S. Kappes to reconvene into regular open session at 8:49 p.m. Voice vote showed 7 ayes and no nays. Motion carried.
Motions Out of Closed Session
Approve Substitute Bus Driver: A motion was made by S. Kappes and seconded by M. Urish to approve Mrs. Emily Dodd as substitute bus driver. Roll call vote showed S. Alexander, S. Baylor-Schmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, B. Smith, M. Urish, and D. Wagenknecht voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
Approve Wage Adjustment: A motion was made by S. Alexander and seconded by B. Smith to approve a wage increase for PT Milledgeville Custodian. Roll call vote showed S. Alexander, S. Baylor-Schmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, B. Smith, M. Urish, and D. Wagenknecht voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
Uphold Student Suspensions: A motion was made by D. Wagenknecht and seconded by S. Alexander to uphold student suspensions for September/October. Voice vote showed 7 ayes and no nays. Motion carried.
Administrative Business
A. IASB Conference November 16-18.
B. Report on Educational and Legislative Issues
Superintendent Schurman highlighted the many changes ESSA will require. The Governor vetoed the $40,000 minimum teacher salary bill but it may resurface after the election.
C. Early Step Pre-K Report
The birth to three program offices have moved to the basement of the West Carroll District Office.
D. Principal’s Report
Mr. Maloy reported that Homecoming week went fine and the students were well behaved. In addition, K-3 students participated in Fire Safety House Training.
E. Superintendent's Report.
1. Chadwick Junior Tackle season ended October 6
2. Junior High Volleyball season ended September 27
3. End of the first quarter is October 19
4. Junior high basketball first game is October 16
5. October 25-26 is Parent Teacher Conferences
Adjournment: A motion was made by P. Eubanks and seconded by S. Alexander to adjourn at 8:53 p.m. Voice vote showed 7 ayes. No nays. Motion carried.
The next Regular Board Meeting will be November 19, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Milledgeville High School Library.
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