Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399 Board of Education met Sept. 21
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Regular Meeting of the Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District #399 Board of Education was held at the Milledgeville School at 7:04 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: S. Baylor-Schmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, B. Smith, and M. Urish. D. Wagenknecht arrived at 7:05 p.m. M. Bibler was absent.
ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: T. Schurman, Superintendent and B. Maloy, Principal.
OTHERS PRESENT: None.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by S. Baylor-Schmidt, President. A motion was made by M. Urish and seconded by B. Smith to approve the agenda. Roll call vote showed S. Baylor-Schmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, B. Smith, and M. Urish voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
CONSENT ITEMS: A motion was made by S. Kappes and seconded by B. Smith to approve the following consent items as presented.
A. Minutes of the August 17, 2020 Regular Board Meeting and Closed Session Meeting
B. Payment of bills for September 2020
C. Treasurer’s report for August 2020
D. Student Activity Fund Account Summary for August 2020
Roll call vote showed S. Baylor-Schmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, B. Smith, M. Urish, and D. Wagenknecht voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
COMMENT FROM THE PUBLIC:
A. Thank you letter to John & Angie Scidmore for applying and receiving the Undeniably Dairy School Equipment Grant to be used by the school.
OLD BUSINESS
Fiscal Budget: A motion was made by M. Urish and seconded by D. Wagenknecht to approve the fiscal 2021 budget and place on District website, submit to ROE, and to auditors. Roll call vote showed S. Baylor-Schmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, B. Smith, M. Urish, and D. Wagenknecht voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
Minor adjustments have been made over the past month in response to new information and are as follows: increased special education transportation expenses and tuition costs, increased capital outlay expenses expenditures, increased aide salary, and increased janitor salary. Adjustments were also made to Tort fund line item numbers to conform to new requirements of the state budget form.
Update on District COVID-19 Safety Plan:
Superintendent Schurman reported that as of this date we have had one student test positive however we have had exposures and possible cases. Our procedures have worked well, and our new District Nurse is doing an excellent job staying on top of things. Lunch procedures are working well, and the tents have been a big hit. Our janitorial staff have done an excellent job with sanitation and maintenance.
NEW BUSINESS:
Teacher Salary and Benefits Report: A motion was made by P. Eubanks and seconded by S. Kappes to approve the Teacher Salary and Benefits Report for the Fiscal Year 2020. Roll call vote showed S. Baylor-Schmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, B. Smith, M. Urish, and D. Wagenknecht voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
Superintendent Schurman reported that this is a yearly requirement and the report will be placed on the district website.
Fiscal 2021 Administrative Compensation Report: A motion was made by S. Kappes and seconded by D. Wagenknecht to approve the Fiscal 2021 Administrative Compensation Report and to post on the website. Roll call vote showed S. Baylor Schmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, B. Smith, M. Urish, and D. Wagenknecht voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
Superintendent Schurman reported that this report is required to be completed annually by the Illinois State Board of Education. In addition, an Administrative Salary and Benefit Report must be posted on the District website by October 1, 2020.
CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by M. Urish and seconded by B. Smith to convene in closed session at 7:32 p.m. in order to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, or dismissal of an employee or officer; collective bargaining matters; and to consider student disciplinary matters. Roll call vote showed S. Baylor-Schmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, B. Smith, M. Urish, and D. Wagenknecht voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
A motion was made by D. Wagenknecht and seconded by P. Eubanks to reconvene into regular open session at 7:56 p.m. Voice vote showed 6 ayes and no nays. Motion carried.
MOTIONS OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Approve Three-Year Retirement Incentive for Shelly Parks: A motion was made by P. Eubanks and seconded by M. Urish to approve Mrs. Shelly Parks’ request for a three year retirement incentive starting this school year. Roll call vote showed P. Eubanks, S.
Kappes, B. Smith, M. Urish, and D. Wagenknecht voting aye. No nays. S. Baylor Schmidt abstained. Motion carried.
Approve Assistant Track Coach Stipend: A motion was made by S. Kappes and seconded by S. Baylor-Schmidt to approve Kim Haverland’s Assistant Track Coach stipend from last spring. Roll call vote showed S. Baylor-Schmidt, P. Eubanks, S. Kappes, B. Smith, M. Urish, and D. Wagenknecht voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
Approve Volunteer HS Girls Basketball Coach: A motion was made by S. Baylor Schmidt and seconded by B. Smith to approve Kyle Knutti as volunteer HS Girls Basketball Coach. Voice vote showed 6 ayes and no nays. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
A. Early Step Preschool Report
The Birth to 3 Program has settled into their new location at Chadwick School and loved it. We currently have 2 openings in the Chadwick program.
B. Report on Educational and Legislative Issues
Additional COVID-19 bailout money is unlikely until January at the earliest. C. Principal’s Report
Principal Maloy reported that the school year has started off well and COVID-19 safety protocols are working well. The students are doing an excellent job wearing their masks. NWEA-MAP fall benchmark testing scores went well and indicate that there was less academic regression than was expected due to the interruption of learning last spring.
D. Superintendent's Report
1. After School Homework Club started September 8, 2020
2. Weightlifting and after school contact days for high school sports are going well.
3. Public School Works Staff Training Program
Staff are currently taking training on Blood Borne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment, Ethics, Diabetes, Civil Rights, Safety, and Operating AED’s.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by P. Eubanks and seconded by S. Baylor-Schmidt to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 PM. Voice vote showed all in favor, motion carried.
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