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Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399 Board met September 17.

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 School on Monday, September 17, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Members Present: S. Alexander, S. Baylor-Schmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, M. Urish, and D. Wagenknecht. B. Smith arrived at 7:12 p.m.

Administrators Present: T. Schurman, Superintendent, B. Maloy, Principal

Others Present: Anne Noble

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by S. Baylor-Schmidt, President. A motion was made by S. Alexander and seconded by D. Wagenknecht to approve the agenda. Roll call vote showed S. Alexander, S. Baylor-Schmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, M. Urish, and D. Wagenknecht voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.

Consent Items: A motion was made by S. Kappes and seconded by M. Urish to approve the following consent items as presented.

      A. Minutes of the August 20, 2018 Regular Board Meeting and Closed Session Meeting

      B. Payment of bills for September 2018

      C. Treasurer’s report for August 2018

      D. Student Activity Fund Account Summary for August 2018

Roll call vote showed S. Alexander, S. Baylor-Schmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, M. Urish, and D. Wagenknecht voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.

Comment from the Public:

Old Business

Fiscal Budget: A motion was made by P. Eubanks and seconded by S. Alexander to approve the fiscal 2019 budget and place on District website, submit to ROE, and to auditors. Roll call vote showed S. Alexander, S. Baylor-Schmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, M. Urish, and D. Wagenknecht voting aye. No nays. Motion carried. Superintendent Schurman reported that minor adjustments have been made over the past month in response to new information and are as follows: health insurance premiums adjusted, adjustments to HLS funds, increase in building capital outlay, increase in REAP funds, and minor adjustments based on 1st quarter spending.

Discussed Bond Financing Options: A discussion was had regarding bond financing options for the proposed HLS work to be done next summer. Anne Noble from Stifel presented a variety of bond payment schedules and answered questions regarding the timeline to complete the bond work.

September 17, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Cont.

 New Business

FFA Trip: A motion was made by P. Eubanks and seconded by D. Wagenknecht to approve the FFA Trip to National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 23-26, 2018. Voice vote showed 7 ayes and no nays; motion carried.

Six students will be attending the convention and we are sharing a bus with West Carroll, Oregon, AFC, and Amboy.

Resolution Authorizing Abatement of the Working Cash Fund: A motion was made by B. Smith and seconded by S. Kappes to approve resolution authorizing abatement of $150,000 from the Working Cash Fund of Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District #399, Carroll and Whiteside County, Illinois to the Capital Projects Fund. 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.

Superintendent Schurman reported that these funds will be used to fund parts of our renovation projects that do not qualify for Life Safety.

Teacher Salary and Benefits Report: A motion was made by S. Alexander and seconded by P. Eubanks to approve the Teacher Salary and Benefits Report for the 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.

Fiscal 2019 Administrative Compensation Report: A motion was made by M. Urish and seconded by B. Smith to approve the Fiscal 2019 Administrative Compensation Report and to post on the website. Roll call vote showed S. Alexander, S. BaylorSchmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, B. Smith, M. Urish, and D. Wagenknecht voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.

Superintendent Schurman stated that this report is required to be completed annually by the Illinois State Board of Education. In addition, an Administrative Salary and Benefit Report must be posted on the District website by October 1, 2018.

Approve Title I Plan: A motion was made by P. Eubanks and seconded by S. Kappes to approve the FY 2019 Title I Plan. Voice vote showed 7 ayes and no nays; motion carried.

Minor changes have been made to the plan which provides targeted assistance in reading for our K-3 students.

Closed Session

A motion was made by B. Smith and seconded by S. Alexander to convene in closed session at 7:50 p.m. in order to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, or dismissal of an employee or officer; and to consider student disciplinary matters. 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.

September 17, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Cont.

A motion was made by S. Kappes and seconded by D. Wagenknecht to reconvene into regular open session at 7:58 p.m. Voice vote showed 7 ayes and no nays. Motion carried.

Motions Out of Closed Session

Accept Resignation of Geoffrey Woods: A motion was made by M. Urish and seconded by P. Eubanks to accept the resignation of Mr. Geoffrey Woods as PT Custodian at the Milledgeville School. Voice vote showed 7 ayes and no nays. Motion carried.

Hire 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach: A motion was made by S. Kappes and seconded by S. Baylor-Schmidt to approve hiring Mrs. Ashley Swalve as 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach. 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 Title Change: A motion was made by P. Eubanks and seconded by S. BaylorSchmidt to approve the new title for Mrs. Liz Betzer as Technology Assistant and Library Aide, which includes a minor salary adjustment. 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.

Hire Part-Time Milledgeville Custodian: A motion was made by S. Alexander and seconded by S. Kappes to hire Mrs. Tracy Lapp as Part-Time Custodian at the Milledgeville School. 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.

Administrative Business

A. Report on September 14, 2018, School Improvement Teacher Institute. Superintendent Schurman reported that staff worked together in grade and department level teams to complete curriculum scope and sequence work. In addition, teachers in Chadwick completed training on a new RtI software program.

B. Early Step Preschool Report

Superintendent Schurman announced that the Pre-School For All Program earned the Golden Circle of Quality Award from the Illinois State Board of Education. Director Feltmeyer and her staff should be very proud of this achievement.

C. Report on Educational and Legislative Issues

D. Principal’s Report

Principal Maloy reported that the year is off to a good start and the new honors courses have been well received at the high school.

E. Superintendent's Report

      1. All sports are well into their seasons.

      2. JH magazine/cookie dough sales September 19-October 3

September 17, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Cont.

      3. Public School Works Staff Training Program

          Staff are currently taking training on Blood Borne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment, Ethics, Diabetes, Civil Rights, Safety, and Operating AED’s.

      4. Chadwick-Milledgeville Hall of Fame Induction is Friday, October 12.

Adjournment

A motion was made by S. Baylor-Schmidt and seconded by P. Eubanks to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 pm. Voice vote showed all in favor, motion carried.

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