Warren Community Unit School District 205 Board met Jan. 15.
Here is the minutes 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 board room. President Sabinson called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Those present were: Susan Bourquin, Steve Wulfekuhle, Abe Trone, Ben Wooden and Kip Sabinson. Absent were: Jessica Storey and Nolan Mullen. Also present were: Shawn Teske, Josh Knuth, Joel Wild, Ron Vick, Kelly Heller, Scott Kubat and Jayne Kurschner.
II.ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Mr. Wooden motioned to accept the agenda as presented, seconded by Dr. Trone. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
III.RECOGNITION OF GUEST AND VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENT – None
IV.CORRESPONDENCE / COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Teske shared that the Warren Pool Committee approached the school about hosting a fundraiser. There was concern about the amount of fundraising the students do. It was also discussed that this would be in support of the students. It was agreed to allow a student organization to run such a fundraiser if they desired.
6:05 P.M. – Mr. Mullen arrived.
V.WARREN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION COMMENTS
Mr. Kubat shared that the Unions’ executive members met with Mr. Teske to address some concerns in December. He acknowledge these concerns were heard and progress has been made towards those. He also stated that the Union looks forward to future contract negotiations.
VI.BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Teske shared that the building committee met to discuss the School Maintenance Grant. This is a $50,000 matching grant from the State. The board discussed two options for projects, the first would be to replace all the windows in the Junior/Senior High School and the second would be to tuck point the rest of the High school. The board chose to replace all of the windows in the Junior/Senior High School if we are awarded the grant. This project would take place during the summer of 2021.
VII.Consent Agenda
A. Regular meeting minutes from 12/11/19
B. Executive Session minutes from 12/11/19
C. Payment of January Bills
D. Treasurer’s Report
E. Destruction of Closed Meeting Audio Recording from 7/18/18
Mrs. Bourquin motioned to accept the consent agenda (with additions) as presented, seconded by Mr. Mullen. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
VIII.OLD BUSINESS
A. Building Update
Ron shared that he would like to replace the base molding in the Multi-purpose room. He would also like to seek bids to re-seal and line the parking lots this summer. Mr. Sabinson was concerned that lights in the multi-purpose room were flickering. Ron will check into it.
B. Technology Update
Mr. Teske shared that we will start looking into new accounting/HR software and that Mr. Bennett conducted a survey on our SIS program, Alma, to review the first year using the program.
C. Athletic Update
Mr. Wild reported the following:
•Cash Bash is set for February 1st
•Junior High Girls’ Basketball has started practice with 16 girls. First game is tomorrow, January 16th vs. Belmont.
•High School Girls’ Basketball is halfway through their season. Regionals begin February 10th. Regional will either be at River Ridge or Lena-Winslow.
•High School Boys’ Basketball is 1/3 of the way through their season. They are off to a great start. Regionals begin February 24. Regional will either be at Fulton or Pearl City.
•IHSA Update
oMoved the start and ending dates one week later for Baseball starting in 2020-2021
oRescinded Football districting
oAdjusted the State Series for Boys and Girls Basketball starting in 2020-2021
•All Classes (1A-4A) will be hosted the same weekend. Girls one week earlier than boys.
•Regionals will begin with quarterfinals on a Saturday
•Junior High Football
oThe South Wayne Park District is on board with combining Jr. High Football teams
oThey are run through their park district, the school does not provide for anything other than the use of the football field.
•Transportation to and from practice and games is done by the parents
•Makes practicing in Warren difficult
•Begin practice typically around 4:00 p.m.
oProposing allowing our Jr. High Football players to co-op with the South Wayne Park District. 7th-8th graders only. 12 played in 2019-2020.
•Ride to practice with the high school.
•Activity bus likely will be available more days due to increased high school volleyball numbers at Warren. Depends on number of Jr. High football players.
•Parents pick up from practice in South Wayne, unless activity bus is an option that day.
It was discussed about the use of the Activity Bus for football and keeping it clean, the cost for an IL Central bus to go to and from practices, that Warren should check to see if Black Hawk School would want to be involved with it now that we Co-op. Mr. Wulfekuhle inquired about moving junior high boys’ basketball practice to the afternoon instead of so early in the morning. Mr. Sabinson questioned why the high school boys did not attend any basketball tournaments. There was not anything local before Christmas they could do.
D. Academic Update – None
E. Student Handbook Update
Mrs. Bourquin motioned to approve the second reading of last month’s student handbook changes, seconded by Dr. Trone. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
IX.NEW BUSINESS
A. Set Graduation Date
Mr. Mullen motioned to set the graduation date for Friday, May 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., seconded by Mr. Wooden. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
B. Post Seniority Lists
Mr. Wulfekuhle motioned to accept the seniority list as presented, seconded by Mrs. Bourquin. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
C. Financial Profile
Mr. Wooden motioned to approve the financial profile as presented, seconded by Dr. Trone. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
D. Superintendent Evaluation
Mr. Teske handed out material to the board members to start the process of his evaluation.
E. 2020-2021 School Calendar
Mr. Teske shared the calendar option along with staff comments. He will be having further discussions with local superintendents and will have a calendar for board approval in February.
F. Course Catalog
Mr. Teske shared that to meet the needs of grant requirements and the needs of our students, some courses need to have instructional revisions. Mrs. Bourquin inquired about state requirements for courses and if this would affect electives for our students. Mr. Knuth responded that it will not affect electives.
Mr. Wulfekuhle motioned to approve the course catalog revisions as presented, seconded by Dr. Trone. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
G. School Maintenance Grant
Mr. Mullen motioned to approve the School Maintenance Grant to replace windows in the Warren Junior/Senior High School, seconded by Mr. Wulfekuhle. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
H. Resolution to Prohibit Sexual Harassment
Mrs. Bourquin motioned to adopt an updated resolution to prohibit sexual harassment, seconded by Mr. Wooden. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
X.ADMINISTRATORS’ COMMENTS
Mr. Teske’s Superintendent / Principal Report
•We concluded the first semester last month. We ended the semester with a reward of a movie and snack for students who met our PBIS goals. Additionally, we have recognized our Accelerated Rader winners, perfect attendance students, and honor roll students.
•Our second round of MAP testing started this week as students attempt to beat their goals. Many teachers are now completing their Type I Student Learning Objectives. Additionally, we have been completing our second round of benchmarking to ensure students are reading at an appropriate level.
•Fifth grade held their annual author’s reception last month
•Mr. Knuth and I will presenting information about the 5Essentials to our staff and students. They will complete the survey over the next two weeks. It is open to parents as well. We will use this feedback as a school improvement team to create a better school climate.
Mr. Knuth’s Principal Report:
•6th grade students are headed to Lorado Taft on January 29-31.
•MAP testing will start next week for the Junior High/High School. Teachers are finishing up their SLO’s after we finish MAP testing.
•5Essential survey will be administered to staff and junior high students on Friday, January 17th.
•We have a SIP day on January 17th. The JR/SR high staff will work collaboratively and rigorously on writing our Content Area Competencies. They are just about all FINISHED and we will be working on writing the formal rubrics to teacher competency over the next months.
•Due to past course requests and funding for CTE programs, Ms. Geisz and Mrs. Leitzen looked into changing a few of her course offerings.
o Take out Textiles and Design (has not been requested for a while) and make Family and Career Relationships a yearlong class.
oRename the Parenting class to Child Development and Parenting and keep as a semester class add Care and Learning Services Management as the 2nd semester class.
oTake out Nutrition and Culinary Arts II and replace with Nutrition and Wellness Occupations.
By creating these pathways and renaming some courses to match a specific pathway, we can create more government funding for our FACS courses.
XI.EXECUTIVE SESSION – For the purpose of the discussion of the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, resignation, or dismissal of personnel, for matters relating to individual students and discipline, for the discussion of minutes of closed meeting minutes, and for matters regarding the sale or lease of real estate.
Mr. Wooden motioned to adjourn to executive session at 7:13 p.m., seconded by Mr. Wulfekuhle. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
XII.BUSINESS CONTINUED
Mr. Wulfekuhle motioned to return from executive session at 8:25 p.m., seconded by Dr. Trone. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
A. Resignation of Personnel
Mr. Wulfekuhle motioned to approve the resignation of Lindsey Kent as Junior High Girls’ Volleyball Coach, seconded by Mr. Mullen. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
B. Employment of Personnel
1. Coaches
Mr. Wooden motioned to hire back the following coaches for the 2020-2021 school year, seconded by Mrs. Bourquin. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
High School Volleyball: Varsity – Sadie McGowan
Junior Varsity – Autumn Flynn
Junior High – Morghan Mahoney
High School Football: Jacob Brunner and Jeremy Saunders
Junior High Football: Devin Pax and Austin Pax
2. Volunteer Baseball Coach
Mrs. Bourquin motioned to approve Steve Bianchetta as a volunteer High School Baseball coach for the 2019-2020 school year, seconded by Mr. Mullen. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
3. Assistant Softball Coach
Dr. Trone motioned to hire Scott Kubat as an assistant softball coach for the 2019-2020 school year, seconded by Mrs. Bourquin. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
4. Tech Director
Mr. Wooden motioned to hire Tracie Slamp as Tech Director for the 2019-2020 school year, seconded by Mr. Wulfekuhle. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
5. Drama Director
Mrs. Bourquin motioned to hire Ashley Almquist as the Drama Director for the 2019-2020 school year, seconded by Dr. Trone. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
C. Student Discipline – None
D. Purge Executive Session Minutes
Mr. Mullen motioned to purge the Executive session minutes of: July 24, 2019, 2nd session of September 18, 2019, November 20, 2019 and December 11, 2019, seconded by Mr. Wooden. Roll call vote taken, all in favor. Motion carried.
XIII.ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Wulfekuhle motioned to adjourn at 8:28 p.m., seconded by Mr. Wooden. All in favor. Motion carried.
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