Gardner Community Consolidated Grade School District 72-C Board of Education met March 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella

Jul 20, 2022

Gardner Community Consolidated Grade School District 72-C Board of Education met March 17.

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, Jamie Wilkey

Pledge of Allegiance

Superintendent Recognition

TIGER PRIDE - recognition of March Tiger pride winners

Public Comment

Jill Hook-Vollmer -- Trap team

Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes

Motion to Approve regular meeting minutes February 22, 2022

1st: Male, 2nd: Schultz

Ayes: Male, Schultz, Christensen, Olsen, Vitko

Absent: Balcom, Wilkey

Motion passed

Motion to Approve Special meeting minutes March 2, 2022

1st: Schultz, 2nd: Male

Ayes: Schultz, Male, Christensen, Olsen, Vitko

Absent: Balcom, Wilkey

Motion passed

Motion to Approve Special meeting minutes March 7, 2022

1st: Christensen, 2nd: Schultz

Ayes: Christensen, Schultz, Male, Olsen, Vitko

Absent: Balcom, Wilkey

Motion passed

Motion to Approve Special meeting minutes March 11, 2022

1st: Male, 2nd: Schultz

Ayes: Male, Schultz, Christensen, Olsen, Vitko

Absent: Balcom, Wilkey

Motion passed

Financial Business

Motion to Approve payment of bills for the month of March, 2022, with correction to BCBS bill.

1st: Schultz, 2nd: Olsen

Ayes: Schultz, Olsen, Christenen, Male, Vitko

Absent: Balcon, Wilkey

Motion passed

Motion to Approve payroll in the amount of $93,009.96 (gross) and $74,168.52 (net)

1st: Male, 2nd: Schultz

Ayes: Male, Schultz, Christensen, Olsen, Vitko

Absent: Balcom, Wilkey

Motion passed

Motion to Approve the treasurer’s report for the month of February, 2022

1st: Christensen, 2nd: Vitko

Ayes: Christensen, Vitko, Schultz, Male, Olsen

Absent: Balcon, Wilkey

Motion passed

Informational and Discussion Items

8.01COVID Updates

8.02Board of Education Goal Setting Update

8.03Statement of Economic Interest

Motion to Approve establishing transportation pick up and drop off location at Railroad and Jefferson St. until further notice.

1st: Olsen, 2nd: Vitko

Ayes: Olsen, Vitko, Christensen, Male, Schultz

Absent: Balcom, Wilkey

Motion passed

Motion to Approve partnering with Gassensmith, Michalesko, and Assoc. to complete our annual Financial Audit

1st: Christensen, 2nd: Olsen

Ayes: Christensen, Olsen, Male, Schultz, Vitko

Absent: Balcom, Wilkey

Motion passed

Motion to Approve updated Gardner CCSD 72C Crisis Management Plan

1st: Olsen, 2nd: Schultz

Ayes: Olsen, Schultz, Christensen, Male, Vitko

Absent: Balcom, Wilkey

Motion passed

8.07BOE Committee Reports

1.Building and Grounds

A. HVAC Update

B. Parking Lot Update

C. Softball/Baseball Fence Update

D. Staff Lounge Update - summer break

2.Finance

A. School Maintenance Project Grant Dollars

3.Educational Technology

A. Technology Support Partnership

4.Sports

A.8th Grade Volleyball - going to state

Old Business

IASB PRESS Updates: Motion to Approve (Second Reading) of 8:70, Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities; 8:90, Parent Organization and Booster Clubs; 8:95-AP, Parental Involvement; 8:95-E2, Verification of School Visitations; 8:100, Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies

1st: Male, 2nd: Christensen

Ayes: Male, Christensen, Olsen, Schultz, Vitko

Absent: Balcom, Wilkey

Motion passed

9.02Disposition 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: 8:57pm

1st: Male, 2nd: Olsen

Ayes: Male, Olsen, Christensen, Schultz, Vitko

Absent: Balcom, Wilkey

Motion passed

Motion to adjourn closed session and return to regular session Time: 9:42pm

1st: Male, 2nd: Olsen

Ayes: Male, Olsen, Christensen, Schultz, Vitko

Absent: Balcom, Wilkey

Motion passed

Approve Motions As a Result of Closed Session

Motion to approve the hiring of Melanie Elias as Gardner Grade School 72C Superintendent/Principal on a 3-year contract to begin July 1, 2022.

1st: Male, 2nd: Christensen