Gardner Community Consolidated Grade School District 72-C Board of Education met Feb. 19.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Jamie Wilkey called the meeting to order @ 7:00 pm.
Roll call
Members Present: Sam Gimpel, Jake Fjelde, Brad Male, Ashlee Schultz, Jamie Wilkey
Members Absent: Jerry Olsen (entered 7:36pm), Lauren Vitko
Pledge of Allegiance
Recognition of Visitors – Ashley Howell & Laura Cogdal
Correspondence
Motion to Approve the items contained in the consent agenda
Board of Education Meeting Minutes: Open meeting minutes from January 15, 2026.
Financial Business-
payment of bills for February 2026
payroll in the amount of $113,746.49 (gross) & $87,571.94 (net)
Treasurer’s report for January 2026
1st: Schultz 2nd: Gimpel
Ayes: Schultz, Gimpel, Fjelde, Male, Wilkey
Absent: Olsen, Vitko
Motion passed
Deposit List
Checks written before the meeting
Budget Report
Investment Statement
New Business
FOIA – Illinois Retired Teachers Association, CT Mills, Michael Henry
Motion to Approve School Fees for 2026/2027 – Registration EC $80, K-2nd $85, 3rd-8th $109. Milk $.43, Breakfast $2.10, Lunch $3.20, Staff $3.60
1st: Male 2nd: Wilkey
Ayes: Male, Wilkey, Gimpel, Fjelde, Schultz
Absent: Olsen, Vitko
Motion passed
Motion to Approve New Locker quotes in 3rd-5th hall and 6th-8th hall to Quality Erectors
1st: Schultz 2nd: Male
Ayes: Schultz, Male, Gimpel, Fjelde, Wilkey
Absent: Olsen, Vitko
Motion passed
Old Business
Motion to Approve 2026-2027 school calendar
1st: Schultz 2nd: Fjelde
Ayes: Schultz, Fjelde, Gimpel, Male, Wilkey
Absent: Olsen, Vitko
Motion passed
Motion to Approve opening of closed session minutes, specifically for July 17, 2025, August 21, 2025, September 18, 2025, October 16, 2025, and November 20, 2025
1st: Fjelde, 2nd: Gimpel
Ayes: Fjelde, Gimpel, Male, Schultz, Wilkey
Absent: Olsen, Vitko
Motion passed
Information and Discussion
A. Tiger Pride recipients for January: K – Adeline Ambrosini, 1 – Blakely Kelly, 2 – Carter Lukso, 3 – Paisley Gimpel, 4 – Goldie Warren, 5 – Ben Sigel, 6 – Talon Mack
B. Superintendent Goals update -student Growth AimsWeb data shows that for each grade level in math and reading had substantial overall growth from the fall to the winter benchmark. Each grade level in both content areas exceeded the national average growth rate. Students who fall within the High Risk categories are receiving interventions or are special education students with Individualized education plans. We review this data at least three times a year with the younger grades, K-2, reviewed an additional two times a year. IAR scores are compared to SWGS and BES. I also included proficiency percentages from last year for each school. Gardner has improved proficiency percentages over last year. IAR scores include all students, even those who have IEPs & those that may receive their instruction at another building within the special education cooperative.
C. Donation from Gardner Grade School BOE to Gardner Area Band Boosters. Band boosters fundraiser for their trip this summer is scheduled for 2/28/26. They are looking for monetary donations, raffle baskets, or silent auction items. In 2024, GGS donated a basket of around $250
D. The Holiday Party-Game Changer in Channahon was a blast! Thank you GGS board for providing the party!
E. Sports Board Meeting date, April 23, 2026, at Braceville Elementary @ 6:30
F. Dodgeball Tournament-February 1, 2026. Proceeds will help with community needs. We will be offering another opportunity to provide needed supplies to our families this spring, as well as help supply our micropantries and needs of the Food pantry at Church of Hope. Deposits: $3,613.50 Expenses: $1,058.36; Profit: $2,555.14
G. Matt is checking in with Grace and Cole to see if they are interested in returning to work this summer
H. I am looking into an updated phone system. Our phone bill increased by $100 a month, and they are trying to get rid of landlines. I have requested information from Fusion (our current phone company), Rob Baldyga, and Thompson Electronics (current intercom system) regarding upgrading our system. I think we may be able to update the phones and intercom system to run on the same system. The intercom was part of the previous matching maintenance grant.
I. J7 photography for 2026-2027 school photos, Entourage for yearbook
J. Male Concrete for sidewalks
K. Building and Grounds meeting with Matt, Sam and Brad
L. Knights of Columbus tootsie roll fund donation was $772 this year
M. Summer baseball and softball schedules
N. 6th VB ICS 3rd place, 7th VB IVC Champs
Motion to Adjourn @ 8:03 pm
All present members are in favor
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