Warren Community Unit School District 205 Board met Dec. 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I.OPENING OF MEETING
A. Call to Order
The regular session of the Warren Community Unit School District #205 Board of Education meeting was held in the boardroom. President Sabinson called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Those present were: Nolan Mullen, Susan Bourquin, Jessica Storey, Steve Wulfekuhle, Ben Wooden and Kip Sabinson. Those absent were: Abe Trone. Also present were: Shawn Teske, Kelly Heller, Ron Vick, Joel Wild and Scott Kubat.
II.ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Mr. Wulfekuhle 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 – None
IV.CORRESPONDENCE / COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Teske shared with the board members that there is an ISBE Collective Bargaining training on January 25, 2020. He will share the information with them if they are interested in attending.
V.WARREN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE REPORTS – None
Dr. Trone arrived at 6:03 p.m.
VI.BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mr. Teske shared that the ROE, other local school districts and CTE would like to have a joint calendar. He will be meeting with other superintendents to review school calendars for next year and explore options for a joint calendar.
VII.CONSENT AGENDA
A. Regular Meeting minutes from 11/20/19
B. Executive Session minutes from 11/20/19
C. Payment of December bills
D. Treasurer’s Report
E. Destruction of Closed Meeting Minutes Audio Recording from 6/20/18
Mrs. Bourquin motioned to accept the consent agenda (with additions) as presented, seconded by Mr. Wooden. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
VIII.OLD BUSINESS
A. Building Update
Ron reported that there is a school maintenance grant available that he would like to apply for. This grant would be available for summer 2021 projects. He would like to hold a building committee meeting before the January board meeting to discuss which projects to do. He also noted that the tree in front of the school needs to be cleaned up and that we have already experienced a reduction in utilities from the new window installation in the elementary wing.
Mr. Sabinson questioned about the lights not all being lit in the main gym. The parts have been ordered and the work will be done over break.
B. Tech Update – Nothing at this time
C. Athletic Update
Mr. Wild Reported:
•Congratulations to the football co-op on winning the WIAA D7 state championship.
•Junior high boys’ basketball: 7th grade has wrapped up their season, finished 13-2. 8th grade will participate in the conference tournament this Saturday, December 14 at Belmont. They finished the regular season at 7-8. Their opponent and time has not been set yet.
•Girls’ basketball Turkey tournament went well. Galena won the championship.
•High school boys’ basketball season is underway. They have 24 players.
•Junior high football – would like to work on details of combining with Black Hawk at the Jr. High level. Suggestions for logistics?
D. Academic Update
Mr. Teske shared an updated elementary SIP day agenda. The focus will be on standard based grading.
E. Policy Update
Mr. Teske discussed state mandates and the transportation policy change. There will be a letter going home with all the students regarding mode of transportation.
IX.NEW BUSINESS
A. Adopt Levy
Mr. Wulfekuhle motioned to adopt the 2019 levy as presented, seconded by Mr. Wooden. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
B. Joint Committee Recommendation for SB 7 and PERA Protocol
Mr. Mullen motioned to approve the Joint Committee’s recommendation for SB 7 and PERA Protocol, seconded by Mrs. Bourquin. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
C. Student Handbook Update
Dr. Trone motioned to approve the first reading of student handbook as presented, seconded by Mr. Wooden. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
X.ADMINISTRATORS’ COMMENTS
Mr. Teske’s Superintendent / Principal Report
•The first semester concluded next Friday
•Staff worked extremely hard at our SIP day preparing for Standards Based Grading
•Winter concerts concluded last night with our Jr/Sr High concert
•Due to our paraprofessional shortage, our staff has done a tremendous job being flexible to ensure students are receiving their services
•We have submitted our annual financial reporting and audit for our bond
•Our TIF request for this summer’s projects will be delayed a year. We expect to receive our first payment in December 2020.
Mr. Knuth’s Principal Report
•We had a SIP day on Friday, December 6th. The Jr/Sr High staff worked collaboratively and rigorously on writing our Content Area Competencies. All subjects are now done with their competency maps and we will begin working on the rubrics for each competency at our January SIP day.
•Semester Exams are set for December 19th and 20th. Some students have earned up to two exemptions based on their test scores and performance in the classroom. Those students will be allowed to have open campus on days they are exempting a final. A letter went home to those students who qualified explaining the exemptions and students will have to have a paper signed by both their parent and the teacher of the class they are choosing to exempt.
•Our Graduate Profile is complete and posted on the web and around the school.
•Winter concert was last night, the band and chorus students did an excellent job! Special thanks to Ms. Almquist, Mrs. Carter, and our custodial staff for all their hard work in setting up and preparing for the concert.
•Pizza party for our students of the month was today
XI.EXECUTIVE SESSION – For the purpose of the discussion of the appointment, employment, resignation, or dismissal of personnel and for matters relating to individual students and discipline.
Mrs. Storey motioned to adjourn to executive session at 6:56 p.m., seconded by Mr. Wooden. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
XII.BUSINESS CONTINUED
Mr. Wulfekuhle motioned to return from executive session at 7:55 p.m., seconded by Mr. Mullen. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
A. Resignation of Personnel
Mrs. Bourquin motioned to accept the resignation of Allison Kubat as a paraprofessional with her last day being December 20, 2019, seconded by Mrs. Storey. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
B. Employment of Personnel
1. Preschool Teacher
Dr. Trone motioned to hire Katrya Lessman as a preschool teacher for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year pending her state license, seconded by Mrs. Bourquin. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
2. Junior High Girls’ Basketball Coach
Mr. Mullen motioned to hire Michelle Meier as a junior high girls’ basketball coach for the 2019-2020 school year, seconded by Mr. Wulfekuhle. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
3. Paraprofessional
Mrs. Bourquin motioned to hire Michelle Meier as a paraprofessional for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year pending her state license, seconded by Dr. Trone. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
C. Student Discipline – None
D. Extended Maternity Leave
Mr. Wooden motioned to approve Stephanie Freese’s request for an extended leave of absence through the remainder of the school year following her maternity leave, seconded by Mrs. Bourquin. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
XIII.ADJOURNMENT
Mrs. Storey motioned to adjourn at 7:57 p.m., seconded by Mr. Wooden. All in favor. Motion carried.
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