Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211 Board of Education met June 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Scales Mound Community Unit School District #211 was held in the Library on Monday, June 17, 2019.
President Homb called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Secretary Foley called roll with the following members answering: Jeff Bader- present, Jim Stoewer- present, Staci Duerr- present, Paul Homb- present, Ron Babcock- absent, and Laura Duerr- present.
Administration Present: Dr. Caron, Superintendent, and Dr. Wiederholt, Principal Others Present: Keri Werner
A voice vote to adopt the agenda as presented. All present voted aye. Motion carried.
Consent agenda
Staci moved Jim seconded to approve of the open session minutes from the regular meeting of May 20, 2019, approve bills and payroll in the amount of $527,529.57, and the additional amount of $6,848.36, Treasurer’s Report and other financial reports, destruction of closed session audio recording for October 2016, accept the resignation of Ashley Brant as high school girls assistant coach, Jeff Williams as high school boys assistant baseball coach, approved Krista Fry as assistant high school girls basketball coach, and Dave Wiegel high school assistant baseball coach as presented. Roll call vote, All present voted aye. Motion carried.
Principal’s report –
Dr. Wiederholt reported on the end of the school year. He stated that graduation and 8th grade promotion was held. He asked if the Board heard any feedback, they stated none. The field trips, AR and 8th class trip went well. The end of year teachers’ institute was held.
He presented a new junior class KSL program to be issued as a quarter credit class.
Dr. Wiederholt reported on the success the FFA at the State Conference.
Dr. Wiederholt presented information on Project 2021. He explained that the architect modified the plan to increase storage on the first floor, finish out the day care facility, modify the second floor to open up the main hall and add storage to the fitness center. The total cost of this project could be between $11.9 to 12.5 million. The first week in July the committee will meet and finalized the plan which would be presented to the Board for the approval to proceed. Then the committee would setup three meetings for the public.
Superintendent’s report –
Dr. Caron presented information on recent legislation. This included information on the Instructional day, a return to 6% end of career raises, and a bill on school maintenance and construction. He is working with the architect to see if the district can take advantage of any new money.
He stated the progress of summer maintenance work, is going well. The gym has been painted, and the gym floor work will start soon. He also stated that three of the employees are working 4 ten hours days.
The board set the date for Mrs. Vandigo’s appreciation dinner on July 5th at 6:30 pm.
Correspondence –
A thank you cards was received from Eve Nottrott for the scholarships she received.
CTE and Eagle Ridge Delivery System Report –
Dr. Caron shared information from our June 3, 2019 meeting. The Board and Director are looking at alternative ways to distribute the grant funds to member districts.
NWSE Board Report
Dr. Caron shared information with the Board from our June 11 NWSE Board meeting. They approved the calendar and they hired two physical therapists, a part time vision itinerant, and an educational diagnostician.
Audit Reports
Dr. Caron stated that this is an annual business item and recommendation from our auditors to have it memorialized on our agenda.
Jim moved Laura seconded to appoint Dr. Caron as the individual to review, accept and sign-off on the financial statements of the District as presented. Roll call vote, All present voted aye. Motion carried.
FY 2020 preliminary budget
Dr. Caron presented the preliminary budget for FY 2020, with the tax rate decreases of three cents. The 2020 Budget hearing is scheduled for our August Board meeting. Laura asked how this would affect the District, and it was stated that because the EAV went up the tax rate went down. Dr. Caron stated that what would help the district more is if the new construction would increase.
Local Wellness Policy
Dr. Caron stated that as part of our food service audit, the District needed to update the Local Wellness Plan. He thanked Nurse Timmerman for coordinating the update.
Staci moved Jeff seconded to approve the local Wellness Policy as presented. Roll call vote, All present voted aye. Motion carried.
2019-20 school year calendar
Dr. Caron stated that the State Legislature and Governor finally approved a bill regarding the instructional day. Dr. Caron stated that the two teachers’ institute at the end of the year, was changed with one day being moved to the end of third quarter. The new calendar has May 22nd as the last tentative day.
Jeff moved Laura seconded to approve the 2019-20 school year calendar as presented. Roll call vote, All present voted aye. Motion carried.
Job descriptions and evaluation
Dr. Caron stated that he had updated the current job descriptions, which had not been done for over five years. Additionally, he presented a new non-certified evaluation document and asked for approval to use this form beginning with the 2020 school year.
Laura moved Staci seconded to approve the job descriptions and evaluation for non-certified staff as presented. Roll call vote, All present voted aye. Motion carried.
Bids for groceries, milk, bread, and fuel
Dr. Caron stated that this was the annual request for authorization to collect bids for services providers. He stated that the specs would be sent to the current companies and ads placed in the paper.
Jeff moved Staci seconded to authorize Dr. Caron to obtain bids for groceries, milk, bread and fuel as presented.
New copier and printer agreement
Dr. Caron requested permission to accept a quote to replace the copier in the main office with a color copier and replace old printers in the art room and library. Doing this the District would save almost $400 per month in maintenance and shipping costs.
Staci moved Jim seconded to approval of the purchase of a copier and printer as presented. Roll call vote, All present voted aye. Motion carried.
Staci moved Laura seconded to enter into closed session at 7:44 p.m. to discuss appointment, employment compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of public employees.
Laura moved Jim seconded to return to open session at 8:04 p.m.
Laura moved Jeff seconded to accept the 2019-2022 SMEA contract as presented.
Staci moved Jim seconded to approve the contract for Dr. Caron as Pre-K 3-12 Principal and Superintendent for three years.
Items for the July meeting
1. Consideration of bids for groceries, milk, bread, fuel, propane, phone maintenance
2. Board Candidate interviews
Paul declared the meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
These minutes are subject to approval at the next regular Board meeting.
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