Warren Community Unit School District 205 Board of Education met Oct. 16.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
I. OPENING OF MEETING
A. Call to Order
The regular session of the Warren Community Unit District #205 Board of Education meeting was held in the boardroom. President Sabinson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Those present were: Nolan Mullen, Susan Bourquin, Jessica Storey, Steve Wulfekuhle, Abe Trone, Ben Wooden and Kip Sabinson. Also present were: Shawn Teske, Josh Knuth, Ron Vick, Kelly Heller, Kellie Mahoney, Patrick Stiefel, Sheena Long, Keegan Kent, Dawn Freese, Ben Freese, Jayne Kurschner and Heidi Sigafus.
II.ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Mr. Sabinson reported an addition of A. Executive Session under III. Recognition of Guests and Visitors / Public Comments.
Mrs. Storey motioned to accept the agenda (with additions) as presented, seconded by Mr. Mullen. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
III.RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION - For the purpose of the discussion of the appointment, employment, resignation, or dismissal of personnel for pending litigation, and for matters relating to individual students and discipline.
Mr. Wulfekuhle motioned to adjourn to executive session at 6:01 p.m., seconded by Mrs. Bourquin. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
Luke Abbit arrived at 6:02 p.m.
IV.BUSINESS CONTINUED
Mrs. Storey motioned to return from executive session at 7:31 p.m., seconded by Mr. Wooden. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
V.CORRESPONDENCE / COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Sabinson read a thank you note that included a nice picture of the band students in their new uniforms from the Warren Music Booster and Warren Band Students thanking the board for their new uniforms. He also read a note from Mrs. Groen regarding the upcoming FFA convention in Indianapolis and a thank you from Friends Forever for the donation in memory of Bill Krahe.
VI.WARREN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION COMMENTS – None
VII.BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORTS – None
VIII.CONSENT AGENDA
A. Regular Meeting minutes from 9/18/19
B. Executive Session minutes from 9/18/19
C. Payment of October Bills
D. Treasurer’s Report
E. Destruction of Closed meeting minutes Audio Recording – 4/18/18
Mr. Mullen motioned to accept the consent agenda (with additions) as presented, seconded by Mr. Wulfekuhle. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
IX.OLD BUSINESS
A. Building Update
Mr. Vick informed the board that he had one applicant for the custodian position. He also discussed the fire escape needing to be inspected.
B. Tech Update
Mr. Teske updated the board on the progression of Alma. They have added reports and continue to update the system.
C. Athletic Update
Mr. Knuth reported the following:
•Junior High Volleyball and Football concluded their seasons last week. Both groups made strides throughout the season.
•High School Volleyball hosted the jersey retirement for Brooke Jones-Story on September 24, vs Le-Win. Both teams wore special warmups and shirts.
•High school volleyball hosted their Pink game on October 9, vs River Ridge. The team organized raffle and auction items. Proceeds donated to Kim Waters.
•Volleyball Regionals are set. We will be playing in the Class 1A East Dubuque Regionals on Tuesday, October 29, at 5:30 pm vs Galena.
•High School football finishes their regular season Friday @ Pecatonica/Argyle. Find out payoff matchup on Saturday.
•Two individual golfers competed this fall, both freshman. They did not choose to participate in the Conference or Regional meets.
•Junior High boys’ basketball practice has started. First game on October 28.
D. Academic Update
Mr. Teske shared that SLO’s have been turned in for teachers being evaluated, the first phase of map testing is completed and that the state reports cards will be released at the end of the month.
E. Fuel Bids
Mr. Sabinson opened one fuel bid.
Mr. Mullen motioned to accept the fuel bid from Saunders Oil for November 1, 2019 – October 31, 2021, seconded by Mr. Wulfekuhle. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
X.NEW BUSINESS
A. Audit Report
Mr. Teske shared that The Benning Group will be here next month to give us a summary of the audit from last year.
B. CD for Bid
Mrs. Storey motioned to let for bid the CD maturing in November for a 3 year term, seconded by Mr. Wooden. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
C. School Report Card
Mr. Teske shared that the state report card should be released by the end of the month and will be posted on the school website.
D. Library per Capita Grant Approval
Mrs. Storey motioned to approve the Library Per Capita Grant developed by Sarah Harbach, seconded by Mr. Wooden. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
E. Teacher Evaluation Model for 2020-2021
Mr. Teske reported that the joint committee met and agreed upon using the same evaluation model including student growth that fulfills the new state law along with EvaluWise software again next year.
Mr. Mullen motioned to approve the Teacher Evaluation Model for the 2020-2021 school year as recommended by the Joint Committee, seconded by Mrs. Bourquin. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
F. Policy Update
Mr. Wulfekuhle motioned to approve the policy update to section 7:270 Administering Medicine to Students, seconded by Mrs. Bourquin. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
G. Flex Spending Account
Mr. Teske discussed offering an AFLAC flex spending account to school employees. This would be free of charge to the district with AFLAC offering what services are available to the employees every year.
Mrs. Bourquin motioned to offer AFLAC Flex Spending account to school employees. This will be offered by AFLAC for free to District employees who wish to participate, seconded by Mr. Wooden. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
H. Dental Insurance
Mr. Teske reviewed the different plans and costs for dental insurance. Our insurance agent will discuss the insurance proposals to employees who may wish to participate in this voluntarily.
I. Auction Fundraiser
Mr. Teske reported that Black Hawk School contacted him to see if there would be an interest in an auction fundraiser. It’s a consignment auction they do to make school purchases each year. At this time, our school district is not pursuing it. However, we will continue to explore the options.
XI.ADMINISTRATORS’ COMMENTS
Mr. Knuth’s Principal Update
•Held 18 RtI meetings with parents this month
•14 out of 16 Jr/Sr high students who participated in the extra math training this summer showed significant growth from the spring to fall MAP testing
•Junior students took the PSAT test today
•We had a SIP day on October 4. The Jr/Sr high staff worked collaboratively and rigorously on writing our Content Area Competencies. We will continue that work at our SIP day on November 1st.
•The first quarter ends on Friday, October 18.
•Our College visit day was October 1. Seniors went to Clarke and University of Dubuque, juniors to UW Platteville, freshman and sophomores went to NIU.
•Sophomore Drivers Ed students attended the P.A.R.T.Y. program at Monroe High School on September 25.
•On October 3rd, 9-12 students listened to a speaker at River Ridge High School courtesy of Jo Daviess Juvenile Justice Council. The speaker spoke about positive self-image, bullying, and suicide awareness
•Parent Teacher conferences are next Thursday night from 4-8 in the gym, and Friday from 8-12 in the classrooms.
•We will have a guest speaker tomorrow for 6-12 students on suicide prevention and mental health.
•4th and 5th grade just finished their field trip to Springfield.
Mr. Teske’s Superintendent / Principal Report
•The first quarter concludes this Friday
•The local fire department worked with our physical education program on Fire Prevention Day along with conducting a fire drill with school stakeholders and fire department personnel both present
•The joint committee met to review the evaluation tool and process for next school year
•Parent/Teacher conferences are next Thursday and Friday
•We participated in National Walk to School Day on October 24, 2019
•We held our annual Title 1 & RtI Parental involvement meeting
•The District Improvement team has met to discuss this year’s improvement plans
•I attended the annual Law Conferences in Freeport
•Students will be attending Dittmar Farms and Orchard on Thursday for our first-quarter Kindness Strip challenge. Miss Wuebben’s class won the competition and is being acknowledged tonight at the volleyball game.
XII.EXECUTIVE SESSION – For the purpose of the discussion of the appointment, employment, resignation, or dismissal of personnel, for pending litigation, and student discipline.
Mr. Mullen motioned to adjourn to executive session at 8:19 p.m., seconded by Mr. Wulfekuhle. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
XIII.BUSINESS CONTINUED
Mrs. Storey motioned to return from executive session at 8:46 p.m., seconded by Mrs. Bourquin. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
A. Resignation / Dismissal of Personnel
Mrs. Storey motioned to accept the resignation of Loni Cooper effective September 20, 2019, seconded by Mr. Wulfekuhle. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
Mr. Wooden motioned to dismiss Kellie Mahoney for her actions on October 9, 2019 effective October 16, 2019, seconded by Mr. Mullen. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
Mr. Wooden motioned to initiate dismissal proceeding for Sarah Alongi for her actions of October 8, 2019 and October 9, 2019. Sarah Alongi will be suspended without pay pending her dismissal hearing, seconded by Mrs. Storey. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
B. Employment of Personnel
1. Junior High Boys’ Basketball Coach
Mrs. Bourquin motioned to hire Randy Busch as junior high boys’ basketball coach for the 2019-2020 school year, seconded by Mrs. Storey. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
2. Substitute Custodian
Mr. Mullen motioned to hire Angela Blair as a substitute custodian at $9.25 per hour, seconded by Mr. Wulfekuhle. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
3. High School Boys’ Basketball Volunteer Coach
Mrs. Storey motioned to approve Carter Kubat as a high school boys’ volunteer basketball coach for the 2019-2020 school year, seconded by Dr. Trone. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
C. Student Discipline – None
XIV.ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Wooden motioned to adjourn at 8:49 p.m., seconded by Mr. Wulfekuhle. All in favor. Motion carried.
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