Gardner Community Consolidated Grade School District 72-C Board of Education met Dec. 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The school board meeting was held on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Denny Christensen called the meeting to order at 6:58 PM
Roll call
Members Present:
Terri Balcom, Denny Christensen, Nick Hamilton, Brad Male, Jerry Olsen, Lauren Vitko, Jamie Wilkey
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (during Special BOE meeting at 6:50 PM)
Superintendent Recognition
● Dr. Merritt commended Paula Wade for her hard work assisting with bus duties, facility clean up and kitchen help
● Dr. Merritt commended Haley Woods for her hard work coordinating her first Virtual Holiday Musical for GGS K - 5 students
Audience/Visitor Participation
Motion to approve Board of Education minutes from November 2020 1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Christensen
Ayes: Wilkey, Christensen, Balcom, Hamilton, Male, Vitko
Abstain: Olsen
Motion carries
Financial Business
Motion to approve payment of bills for the month of December 2020. 1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Male
Ayes: Wilkey, Male, Balcom, Christensen, Hamilton, Olsen, Vitko Motion carries
Motion to approve payroll in the amount of $93,818.41 (gross) $72,093.10 (net).
1st: Male, 2nd: Wilkey
Ayes: Male, Wilkey, Balcom, Christensen, Hamilton, Olsen, Vitko Motion carries
Motion to approve the treasurer’s report for the month of November 2020. 1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Christensen
Ayes: Wilkey, Christensen, Balcom, Hamilton, Male, Olsen, Vitko Motion carries
Superintendent Report/New Business
a. ISBE/IDPH COVID-19 Updates
● Delay in 2021 Assessment Testing windo
b. Gardner 72C School Reopening Task Force Meeting - Dec. 3
c. Consent Agenda on Future Board Meeting Agendas
d. Illinois Association of Regional School Superintendents (IARSS) Compliance Audit
1. School Board Policy Manual
e. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training
f. Student Teacher Placement
1. Kaitlyn Jackson - Grand Canyon State University
● Will be placed with Mrs. Sara Countryman and Mrs. Betsy Hennessy
g. IL Central Bus Company - Meal Delivery
● Positive feedback from kitchen staff on how well everything is going
h. Guardian Angel Community Services Networking Agreement
i. The Watchtower - Denise Castillo
Old Business
a. No Shave November Proceeds
● Proceeds split between Grundy County Heroes & Helpers and a local GGS family
b. Intergovernmental Agreement with GSW HS for Transportation Bid
c. IASB Goal Setting Workshop - Nakia Hall
● Dr. Merritt shared that Grundy County has approved Blended Pre-School Program
X. Board Committee Reports
a. Building and Grounds Committee (Hamilton/Male)
1. Storage Shed
b. Curriculum (Male/Vitko)
1. MAP Testing
c. Finance Committee (Balcom/Olsen)
1. Motion to approve the proposed 2020 Grundy County Tax Levy
1st: Christensen, 2nd: Olsen
Ayes: Christensen, Olsen, Balcom, Hamilton, Male, Vitko, Wilky
Motion carries
d. Handbook (Hamilton/Vitko)
e. Personnel (Christensen/Wilkey)
f. Sports (Christensen/Olsen)
1. IESA Updates
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: 7:48 pm
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Male
Ayes: Wilkey, Male, Balcom, Christensen, Hamilton, Olsen, Vitko Motion carries
Motion to adjourn closed session and return to regular session. Time: 8:36 pm
1st: Male, 2nd: Wilkey
Ayes: Male, Wilkey, Balcom, Christensen, Hamilton, Olsen, Vitko
Motion carries
Motion for adjournment: Time: 8:37 pm
1st: Male, 2nd: Wilkey
Ayes: Male, Wilkey, Balcom, Christensen, Hamilton, Olsen, Vitko
Motion carries
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