Orangeville Community Unit School District 203 Board of Education met July 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
President Amy Baker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Members present were Amy Baker, Jay Doyle, Brian Jordan, Deanna Kraft, Brian Statdfield and Mary Velcich. Others in attendance were Superintendent Dr. Douglas DeSchepper, Jr./Sr. High Principal Andrew Janecke, Willi Guy, Jessica Ward and Amy Trimble. (Information Note: Others may have been in attendance but did not sign the sign-in sheet.)
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No OEF report.
Amy Trimble spoke on behalf of the PTO. The playground quote is for $45,526.30. The ship date is 7/22. Installation is planned for first week of August. Most of the funds have been raised.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion by Velcich, seconded by Doyle to approve Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll being called the following voted Aye: Doyle, Jordan, Kraft, Statdfield, Velcich and Baker. Nays: None. Absent: None. The motion carried.
PAYMENT OF BILLS:
Member Statdfield had a question about the Engie retention check figure. Dr. DeSchepper will research.
Motion by Doyle, seconded by Baker to approve Payment of Bills as presented. Upon roll being called the following voted Aye: Doyle, Jordan, Kraft, Statdfield, Velcich and Baker. Nays: None. Absent: None. The motion carried.
ORANGEVILLE – GYM ADDITION & REMODELING:
Change request: Swipe card electrical for one door, insurance not covered for new addition. There was miscommunication as to which contractor was to install. Dr. DeSchepper will discuss with Ringland Johnson as the Board agrees that the District should not be responsible for paying.
Concern with a beam that can’t be moved which impacts the size of Dr. DeSchepper’s office or make a classroom smaller. Options are being discussed.
Project is on track, painting in high school, Elementary Vestibule between the Multi-Purpose Facility and existing building.
Motion by Statdfield, seconded by Doyle to approve the Gym Addition & Remodeling excluding the change order request. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Absent: 0. The motion carried.
ENCOURAGING WORDS:
Dr. DeSchepper and Mr. Janecke announced a $7,500 grant was awarded from Adkins Energy & CoBank for Ag & Science Departments for the greenhouse and hydroponic growing.
CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATION:
Superintendent Dr. Douglas DeSchepper and Member Kraft attended the Board Training and learned some new updates.
OLD BUSINESS:
Motion by Velcich, seconded by Statdfield to approve the Elementary Handbook for 2019-2020. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Absent: 0. The motion carried.
Discussion took place regarding Prairie State Cooperative Rates. The single rates decreased slightly. Family, HSA adjusted up. No real changes noted. Property rates up slightly but will them begin to decrease. District will see reduction due to sale of elementary building.
Motion by Statdfield, seconded by Baker to approve the 2019-20 Preparation of Budget. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Absent: 0. The motion carried.
Motion by Velcich, seconded by Statdfield to set Tentative Budget Hearing Prior to September Board Meeting September 9, 2019 at 6:45 p.m. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Absent: 0. The motion carried.
Motion by Statdfield, seconded by Jordan to review Tentative Budget at the August 12, 2019 board meeting at 6:45 p.m. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Absent: 0. The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Kendall King from King’s Financial Consulting presented. Thank you to both local banks for supporting Orangeville School District. Lower rates are favorable and beneficial for the District.
Motion by Statdfield, seconded by Doyle to approve a Resolution providing for the issue of $700,000 General Obligation Limited Tax School Bonds, Series 2019, of Community Unit School District Number 203, Stephenson County, Illinois, for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of said School and authorizing the sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof. Upon roll being called the following voted Aye: Doyle, Jordan, Kraft, Statdfield, Velcich and Baker. Nays: None. Absent: None. The motion carried.
Motion by Doyle, seconded by Baker to approve Powers Auction Contract as presented for July 27, 2019. Upon roll being called the following voted Aye: Doyle, Jordan, Kraft, Statdfield, Velcich and Baker. Nays: None. Absent: None. The motion carried.
Motion by Doyle, seconded by Statdfield to approve HS Volleyball Overnight Trip to UW for camp as presented. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Absent: 0. The motion carried.
Motion by Velcich, seconded by Baker to Waive Reading and approve Board Policy Changes. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Absent: 0. The motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion by Statdfield, seconded by Velcich to convene into executive session at 7:44 p.m. for the purposes as outlined in Section 5 ILCS 120/2 of the Open Meetings Act. Upon roll being called the following voted Aye: Doyle, Jordan, Kraft, Statdfield, Velcich and Baker. Nays: None. Absent: None. The motion carried.
A 10 minute break was taken.
Motion by Kraft, seconded by Baker to re-convene from executive session at 8:56 p.m. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Absent: 1. The motion carried.
ACTION ITEMS:
Motion by Doyle, seconded by Baker to accept the Resignation Letter from Sara Swart, K-12 Music Teacher. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Absent: 0. The motion carried.
Motion by Baker, seconded by Statdfield to accept the Resignation Letter from Tracy Ellingson, Preschool Teacher. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Absent: 0. The motion carried.
Motion by Velcich, seconded by Baker to Hire Marsha Weingard-Helderman as JH Science Teacher per CBA. BA, Step 1. Upon roll being called the following voted Aye: Doyle, Jordan, Kraft, Statdfield, Velcich and Baker. Nays: None. Absent: None. The motion carried.
Motion by Kraft, seconded by Statdfield to Hire Amber Misek as JH Math Teacher per CBA. MA+9, Step 8. Upon roll being called the following voted Aye: Doyle, Jordan, Kraft, Statdfield, Velcich and Baker. Nays: None. Absent: None. The motion carried.
Motion by Statdfield, seconded by Jordan to Rehire Coaching Positions as amended with change of Jeremy as volunteer. Upon roll being called the following voted Aye: Doyle, Jordan, Kraft, Statdfield, Velcich and Baker. Nays: None. Absent: None. The motion carried.
Motion by Baker, seconded by Kraft to approve Substitute Teacher Rate as Presented. $85/day. Upon roll being called the following voted Aye: Doyle, Jordan, Kraft, Statdfield, Velcich and Baker. Nays: None. Absent: None. The motion carried.
Motion by Statdfield, seconded by Jordan to approve increase salary for Head Cook @ $14.00 per hour. Upon roll being called the following voted Aye: Jordan, Kraft, Statdfield, Velcich and Baker. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Doyle. The motion carried.
Motion by Velcich, seconded by Doyle to approve increase Administrative Assistant pay to $12.00 per hour. Upon roll being called the following voted Aye: Doyle, Jordan, Kraft, Statdfield, Velcich and Baker. Nays: None. Absent: None. The motion carried.
Motion by Kraft, seconded by Doyle to approve Support Staff raises as presented @ $0.25 per hour. Upon roll being called the following voted Aye: Doyle, Jordan, Kraft, Statdfield, Velcich and Baker. Nays: None. Absent: None. The motion carried.
Motion by Doyle, seconded by Baker to approve Teacher Union Contract for FY19-22. Upon roll being called the following voted Aye: Doyle, Jordan, Kraft, Statdfield, Velcich and Baker. Nays: None. Absent: None. The motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Statdfield, seconded by Velcich to adjourn at 9:03 p.m. Ayes: 6. Nays: 0. Absent: 0. The motion carried.
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