Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board of Education met Tuesday, July 16.
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. Also present were: Joshua Nichols, Yvonne Vicks, Bonnie Morris, Jaimie Frausto, Al Willis, Michele James, Chris Mercaitis, Brendan Kinzler, Mike Robinson, Janet Crownhart, Andrew Full, Joyce Schamberger and Jenny McCoy
The floor was opened to comments from the public. Michele James, from CTS, gave an update on the bid packages and will continue with updates on the building project as it moves along.
A motion was made by Schnaiter and seconded by Stenzel to approve the following consent agenda item(s):
§ Minutes of the June 13, 2019, Regular Open & Closed Board Meetings;
§ Minutes of the June 26, 2019, Finance/Building & Grounds Open & Closed Meetings; and
§ Delete audio recordings dated January 25, 2018.
Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
Superintendent Nichols shared information on the finance reports. There was an increase in revenue from the Federal and State and interest earnings on investments. A surplus was created in the education fund, operations and maintenance, and transportation because the district used roughly 93% last fiscal year so ran roughly 7% under budget.
A motion was made by Pratt and seconded by Leffelman to approve the current expenditures and payroll. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
For his Superintendent Report, Nichols pointed a few things from the maintenance report. First one being the removal of the green house and second, a termite problem. Orkin recommends treating the entire construction footprint of the new building after the initial excavation but before concrete or rock work begins.
The first reading of the IASB policy revisions were received.
A motion was made by Pratt and seconded by Stenzel to accept the bids from Martin & Company for the asphalt paving & fencing for the junior high/high school gymnasium addition of the existing high school building, as presented. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Schnaiter and seconded by Pratt to approve the resolution providing for the issue of approximately $1,145,000 General Obligation School Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2019, of the District for the purpose of improving the sites of and altering, repairing and equipping school buildings and facilities, providing for the pledge of certain revenues to the payment of principal and interest on the bonds and the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay such principal and interest if the pledged revenues are insufficient to make such payment and authorizing the sale of the bonds to the purchaser thereof. Superintendent Nichols explained that these are the sales tax/alternate revenue bonds that will pay for the work at Central School. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Payne and seconded by White to approve the amended 2019-2020 High School Student Handbook, as presented. Superintendent Nichols shared that this amendment will make physical education and drivers education count towards a student’s GPA. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Leffelman and seconded by Payne to approve the proposal of Testing Service Corporation for material testing services, as presented. Nichols explained that we need these services for various tests for the building project. This proposal is a not to exceed $15,000 agreement. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
At 7:14 p.m., a motion was made by Payne and seconded by Schnaiter to move to Executive Session to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body; collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives; and setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
At 7:48 p.m., a motion was made by Schnaiter and seconded by Payne to return to Open Session. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Payne and seconded by Stenzel to accept the resignation of Jennifer Gazza as Paraprofessional. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Leffelman and seconded by Pratt to approve Arly Kaecker as Head Custodian at the Junior High School, effective August 1, 2019. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
A motion was made by Schnaiter and seconded by Stenzel to approve the extra-curricular positions for the 2019-2020 school year, as presented. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
President Jones announced upcoming dates: Finance/Building & Grounds Meeting-Tuesday, July 30, 2019, 7:00 p.m.-Central School and Regular School Board Meeting-Thursday, August 15, 2019, 7:00 p.m.-Central School.
A motion was made by Payne and seconded by Schnaiter to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m. Motion carried unanimously upon roll call.
https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?mk=50339793&fn=minutes.pdf
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