Gardner Community Consolidated Grade School District 72-C Board of Education met April 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Denny Christensen called the meeting to order at 7:00pm
Roll call
Members Present:
Denny Christensen, Brad Male, Jerry Olson, Ashlee Schultz, Lauren Vitko
Absent: Terri Balcom (entered at 7:22), Jamie Wilkey(entered at 7:04)
Pledge of Allegiance
Superintendent Recognition
Melanie Elias - New Superintendent/Principal effective July 1, 2022
Mike Leone - recognition for being 1 of 3 band directors from Illinois to March in the Rose Bowl Parade, Mike talked about his experience
TIGER PRIDE - recognition of April Tiger pride winners
IPA Breakfast - Maria Campagna and Aiden Himes were chosen for 2022, they will join Dr. Merritt and their parents at the Rialto on May 6th.
Public Comment
Betsy Hennessy/ Mark Deutscher - organization of the garages
Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes
Motion to Approve regular meeting minutes March 17, 2022
1st: Male, 2nd: Schultz
Ayes: Male, Schultz, Christensen, Olsen, Vitko
Abstain: Balcom, Wilkey
Motion passed
Financial Business
Motion to Approve payment of bills for the month of April, 2022
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Balcom
Ayes: Wilkey, Balcom, Christensen, Male, Olsen, Schultz, Vitko
Motion passed
Motion to Approve payroll in the amount of $92,995.90 (gross) and $73,907.35 (net)
1st: Schultz, 2nd: Male
Ayes: Schultz, Male, Balcom, Christensen, Olsen, Schultz, Vitko, Wilkey
Motion passed
Motion to Approve the treasurer’s report for the month of March, 2022
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Balcom
Ayes: Wilkey, Balcom, Christensen, Male, Olsen, Schultz, Vitko
Motion passed
VIII. Informational and Discussion Items
8.01COVID Updates
8.02Field Trips
8.03Motion to Approve adoption of the My Math as our new K-5 Math resource and Glencoe Math 6-8 for the 2022-2023 school year
1st: Christensen, 2nd: Olsen
Ayes: Christensen, Olsen, Balcom, Male, Schultz, Vitko, Wilkey
Motion passed
8.04BOE Committee Reports
1.Building and Grounds
A.Parking Lot Updat
Motion to Approve parenting with Geotechnical Testing Firm to complete core drill sampling of the existing parking lot
Tabled
B.HVAC Update
C.Softball/Baseball Fence Update
D.Staff Lounge Update
2.Finance
A.Grundy County Tax Extension Confirmation
B. ISBA 2018 EBF Notification
C. ESSER III Expenditure Plan
3.Educational Technology
A. Technology Support Partnership
4.Sports
A.Motion to Approve renewal of Integovernmental Agreements with Braceville and South Wilmington Schools through IESA for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, and Cross Country
1st: Christensen, 2nd: Male
Ayes: Christensen, Male, Balcom, Olsen Schultz, Vitko, Wilkey
Motion passed
Old Business
9.01Disposition of Equipment
Motion to adjourn into closed session to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees (5 ILCS 120/2C.1) Time: 8:20pm
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Balcom
Ayes: Wilkey, Balcom, Christensen, Male, Olsen, Schultz, Vitko
Motion passed
Motion to adjourn closed session and return to regular session Time: 9:43pm
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Balcom
Ayes: Wilkey, Balcom, Christensen, Male, Olsen, Schultz, Vitko
Motion passed
Approve Motions As a Result of Closed Session
Motion to accept the resignation of Sarah Sancken as Kindergarten educator effective June 30, 2022
1st: Male, 2nd: Olsen
Ayes: Male, Olsen, Balcom, Christensen, Schultz, Vitko, Wilkey
Motion passed
Motion to accept the resignation of Heather Muzzarelli as 5/6th volleyball coach
1st: Christensen, 2nd: Male
Ayes: Christensen, Male, Balcom, Olsen, Schultz, Vitko, Wilkey
Motion passed
Motion to approve pay increase for athletic officials for the 22-23 SY Basketball and Volleyball to $80.00 per game/match
1st: Male, 2nd: Wilkey
Ayes: Male, Wilkey, Balcom, Christensen, Olsen, Schultz, Vitko
Motion passed
Motion to Adjourn: Time: 9:45pm
1st: Balcom, 2nd: Olsen
Ayes: Balcom, Olsen, Christensen, Male, Schultz, Vitko, Wilkey
Motion passed
Next Meeting:
7:00 pm Thursday, May 19, 2022
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