Grundy Reporter

Gardner Community Consolidated Grade School District 72-C Board of Education Met Nov. 19.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The school board meeting was held on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Denny Christensen called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

Roll call

Members Present:

Terri Balcom, Denny Christensen, Nick Hamilton, Brad Male, Lauren Vitko, Jamie Wilkey

Absent: Jerry Olsen

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Superintendent Recognition

●  Congratulations to GSWB Cross Country Girls Sectional Champions

●  Recognition of Betsy Hennessy on the completion of LBS / Certification

●  School Board Member Day - November 15th. Dr. Merritt presented IASB certificates to each board member.

Audience/Visitor Participation

● Erica Schramm provided a presentation and detailed explanation of a Blended Preschool Program for the 2021-2022 school year

Motion to approve Board of Education minutes from October 2020

1st: Male, 2nd: Vitko

Ayes: Male, Vitko, Balcom, Christensen, Hamilton, Wilkey 

Absent: Olsen

Motion carries

Financial Business

Motion to approve payment of bills for the month of November 2020 . 1st: Christensen, 2nd: Wilkey

Ayes: Christensen, Wilkey, Balcom, Hamilton, Male, Vitko

Absent: Olsen

Motion carries

Motion to approve payroll in the amount of $91,124.44(gross) $70,016.38 (net).

1. Reflecting 3 educators movements of lane per contract. Two moved 1 lane, one moved 2 lanes.

1st: Male, 2nd: Wilkey

Ayes: Male, Wilkey, Balcom, Christensen, Hamilton, Vitko 

Absent: Olsen

Motion carries

Motion to approve the treasurer’s report for the month of October 2020.

1st: Christensen, 2nd: Hamilton

Ayes: Christensen, Hamilton, Balcom, Male, Vitko, Wilkey 

Absent: Olsen

Motion carries

Superintendent Report/New Business

a. ISBE/IDPH COVID-19 Updates

b. Gardner 72C School Reopening Task Force Meeting - Dec. 3

c. Motion to approve  offering a Tuition-Based Blended Preschool Program for 2021-2022

1st: Christensen, 2nd: Vitko

Ayes: Christensen, Vitko, Balcom, Hamilton, Male, Wilkey 

Absent: Olsen

Motion carries

d. Blue Sky Solar Project Update

e. Illinois Association of Regional School Superintendents (IARSS) Bus Safety Video - all teachers have played video for their learners 

f. Halloween Festivities 

g. Holiday Musical 

h. No Shave November - Proceeds to Grundy County Heroes and Helpers 

● No Shave November Participants: Dr. Merritt, Mr, Cornale, Mr. McDowell and Mr. Rury 

Old Business 

Old Business 

a. CES Fire Panel 

● Currently staying with CES for service, while keeping options open to other companies if service becomes harder to obtain 

b. Original Transportation Contract 

c. Intergovernmental Agreement with GSW HS for Transportation Bid 

d. IASB Goal Setting Workshop - Nakia Hall 

● Dr. Merritt and Denny Christensen will attend this  workshop on December 10, 2020 at 5:00 pm 

e. School Board Petition Packet Deadline - Dec 14 - Dec 21

X. Board Committee Reports 

a. Building and Grounds Committee (Hamilton/Male) 1. Motion to Approve 10 year Health Life Safety Survey for entire facility (cost estimate provided in packet) 

● Mike Cornale provided detailed explanation 

1st: Male, 2nd: Hamilton 

Ayes: Male, Hamilton, Balcom, Christensen, Vitko, Wilkey Absent: Olsen 

Motion carries 

b. Curriculum (Male/Vitko) 

1. Update from Oct. 29 Meeting 

2. Motion to approve 2020-2021 E-Learning Plan 

1st: Christensen, 2nd: Hamilton 

Ayes: Christensen, Hamilton, Balcom, Male, Vitko, Olsen Absent: Olsen 

Motion carries 

c. Finance Committee (Balcom/Olsen) 

1. Presentation of proposed 2020 Grundy County Tax Levy 

● Dr. Merritt facilitated the presentation 

2. Update from Oct. 22 Meeting 

d. Handbook (Hamilton/Vitko) 

1. Linked to GGS website 

e. Personnel (Christensen/Wilkey)

1. Motion to approve non-certified classroom assistants to supervise classroom activities during the Governor’s declaration of a disaster during the public health emergency 

a. Amie Olsen 

b. Megan Ragland 

c. Sam Siano 

d. Linda Tyler 

e. Jessica Wilson 

1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Christensen 

Ayes: Wilkey, Christensen, Balcom, Hamilton, Male, Vitko 

Absent: Olsen 

Motion carries 

2. Certified educator working conditions during potential full remote model 

● Educators will work from their classrooms from 8am - 3pm on school days 

f. Sports (Christensen/Olsen) 

1. GSWB Coop Meeting 

g. Technology (Balcom/Wilkey) 

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: 9:05 pm 

1st: Male, 2nd: Balcom 

Ayes: Male, Balcom, Christensen, Hamilton, Vitko, Wilkey 

Absent: Olsen 

Motion carries 

Motion to adjourn closed session and return to regular session. Time: 9:51 pm 

1st: Male, 2nd: Balcom 

Ayes: Male, Balcom, Christensen, Hamilton, Male, Vitko, Wilkey 

Absent: Olsen 

Motion carries

Motion to approve the hiring of Angie Tjelle for the 7th / 8th grade boys basketball coach for the 2020-2021 season 

1st: Male, 2nd: Christensen 

Ayes: Male, Christensen, Balcom, Hamilton, Vitko, Wilkey 

Absent: Olsen 

Motion carries 

Motion to approve the hiring of Sara Countryman for the 5th / 6th grade girls basketball coach for the 2020-2021 season 

1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Male 

Ayes: Wilkey, Male, Balcom, Christensen, Hamilton, Vitko 

Absent: Olsen 

Motion carries 

Motion to approve the hiring of Austin McDowell for the 7th / 8th grade girls basketball coach for the 2020-2021 season 

1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Vitko 

Ayes: Wilkey, Vitko, Balcom, Christensen, Hamilton, Male 

Absent: Olsen 

Motion carries 

Motion to approve the hiring of Anne Simms for the Track & Field coach for the 2020-2021 season 

1st: Male, Hamilton 

Ayes: Male, Hamilton, Balcom, Christensen, Vitko, Wilkey 

Absent: Olsen 

Motion carries 

Motion for adjournment: Time: 9:58 pm 

1st: Male, 2nd:Vitko 

Ayes: Male, Vitko, Balcom, Christensen, Hamilton, Wilkey 

Absent: Olsen 

Motion carries 

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