Gardner Community Consolidated Grade School District 72-C Board of Education met June 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The school board meeting was held on Thursday, June 18,, 2020. Denny Christensen called the meeting to order at 6:05 P.M.
Roll call
Members Present:
Denny Christensen, Jerry Olsen, Jamie Wilkey, Nick Hamilton, Lauren Vitko
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Superintendent Recognition
● Thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Byers for their generous book donation.
● Thank you to Denny Christensen and Jamie Wilkey for the tree donation.
● Thank you to Mrs. Mack for Video Library Donation
Audience/Visitor Participation
Motion to approve Board of Education minutes from May, 2020
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Christensen
Ayes: Wilkey, Christensen, Hamilton, Olsen, Vitko
Absent: Hahn, Male
Motion carries
Financial Business
Motion to approve payment of bills for the month of June, 2020.
● Denny Christensen raised questions regarding Athletic Boosters, milk fee and Orientation Mobility
1st: Hamilton 2nd: Wilkey
Ayes: Hamilton, Wilkey, Christensen, Vitko
Lost audio on Zoom: Olsen
Absent: Hahn, Male
Motion carries
Motion to approve payroll in the amount of $86,867.86 (gross) $66,296.14 (net).
● Jamie Wilkey raised a question regarding Substitute pay. Reimbursement of personal days at Sub rate of $82.50 to $90.00 total maximum of two days.
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Christensen
Ayes: Wilkey, Christensen, Hamilton, Vitko
Lost audio on Zoom: Olsen
Absent: Hahn, Male
Motion carries
Motion to approve the treasurer’s report for the month of May, 2020.
● Denny Christensen raised a question regarding the transportation report
● Mike Cornale explained expenditures went down, however we were already in the negative
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Vitko
Ayes: Wilkey, Vitko, Christensen, Hamilton,
Lost audio on Zoom: Olsen
Absent: Hahn, Male
Motion carries
Report from Hometown National Bank
● Mike Cornale explained this year's revenue was excellent. Expect FY21 to be reasonable with an expected decline in FY22 due to investment of assets at lower rate based on market
Motion to approve Interest Transfer Resolution $34,000 O & M to Ed fund
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Hamilton
Ayes: Wilkey, Hamilton, Christensen, Olsen, Vitko
Absent: Hahn, Male
Motion carries
Motion to approve abatement of $10,000 Working Cash and subsequent transfer to Transportation Fund
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Olsen
Ayes: Wilkey, Olsen, Christensen, Hamilton, Vitko
Absent: Hahn, Male
Motion carries
● Increase rate for Summer Help to 7-1-2020 required minimum wage.
Superintendent Report/New Business
● 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony. Valedictorian: Lana Lomalie, Salutatorian: Bella Vyce
● PTG moving forward with School Kits. Katie Mack leading the process on ordering. Deadline to order School Kits is July 9, 2020
● Pritzker’s Phased Reopening Plan - School scheduled to reopen in the Fall with CDC guidelines in place. Examples of a few guidelines are as follows:
1. Temperature scanning of Students and Staff Daily
2. Designated “safe area” for individuals exhibiting symptoms
3. CDC required length of quarantine time for any individuals testing positive for COVID-19
4. Face covering required if 6 ft of social distancing is not maintained
● Leveled Book Room Tour - Plano SD
● Triple I Conference - November 20th - 22nd. Registration opens July 27th
● Grant Updates
1. Title Grant Consolidation District Plan - Dr. Merritt and Ms. Bexson working on this
2. Cares Act - ESSER - COVID grant approved
Old Business
Board Committee Reports
● Building and Grounds Committee (Hamilton/Male). - New Track Jump Pits have been purchased and delivered. Dispose of old Track Jump Pit
● Denny Christensen requested update on Parking Lot Project
● Curriculum (Male/Vitko) - $40,000 Level Book Room - Fountas & Pinnell
● Finance Committee (Hahn/Olsen)
● Handbook (Hamilton/Vitko) / Cassie Bexson updating
● Personnel (Christensen/Wilkey) - 4 new Insurance options offered to Certified Staff
● Sports (Christensen/Olsen) - Denny Christensen raised a question on purchasing new volleyball nets
● Technology (Hahn/Wilkey)
Motion to recess regular Board Meeting and enter Public Hearing Time: 7:40 pm
Dave Hahn entered meeting at 7:40pm
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Christensen
Ayes: Wilkey, Christensen, Hahn, Hamilton, Olsen, Vitko
Absent: Male
Motion carries
Approval of Final Budget for FY20
a. Public hearing meeting for approval of final amended budget for fiscal year 2020 in compliance with Section 5/17-1, which establishes the school board of any district having a population of less than 500,000 inhabitants shall adopt and file with the State Board of Education an annual balanced budget which it deems necessary to defray all necessary expenses and liabilities of the district, and in such annual budget shall specify the objects and purposes of each item and amount needed for each object or purpose.
Motion to approve Final Budget for FY20
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Vitko
Ayes: Wilkey, Vitko, Christensen, Hahn, Hamilton, Olsen
Absent: Male
Motion carries
Motion to adjourn into closed session to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, or any permissible matter under the Open Meetings Act 5ILCS 120 (2) (1) Time: 7:57 pm
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Christensen
Ayes: Wilkey, Christensen, Hahn, Hamilton, Olsen, Vitko
Absent: Male
Motion carries
Motion to approve Reduction in Force for Jessica Wilson, Megan Ragland, Sam Siano, Amie Olsen and Linda Tyler
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Christensen
Ayes: Wilkey, Christensen, Hahn, Hamilton, Vitko
Absent: Male, Olsen
Motion carries
Motion to approve Salary adjustments for our Support Staff @ 2% or $11.00 per hour when applicable
1st: Hamilton, 2nd: Hahn
Ayes: Hamilton, Hahn, Christensen, Vitko, Wilkey
Absent: Male, Olsen
Motion carries
Motion to adjourn from closed session and return to regular session. Time: 8:39 pm
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Christensen
Ayes: Wilkey, Christensen, Hahn, Hamilton, Vitko
Absent: Male, Olsen
Motion carries
Motion for adjournment: Time: 8:45 pm
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Hamilton
Ayes: Wilkey, Hamilton, Christensen, Hahn, Vitko
Absent: Male, Olsen
Motion carries
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