Gardner Community Consolidated Grade School District 72-C Board of Education met June 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Denny Christensen called the meeting to order at 7:01pm
Roll call
Members Present:
Terri Balcom, Denny Christensen, Brad Male, Jerry Olsen, Jamie Wilkey
Absent: Ashlee Schultz, Lauren Vitko (entered meeting @ 8:28pm)
Pledge of Allegiance
Superintendent Recognition
Sarah Sancken
Camp Read
Public Comment
Brittany Brandt - Brandt CPA
Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes
Motion to Approve regular meeting minutes May 19, 2022
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Balcom
Ayes: Wilkey, Balcom, Christensen, Male, Olsen
Absent: Schultz, Vitko
Motion passed
Financial Business
Motion to Approve payment of bills for the month of June, 2022
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Male
Ayes: Wilkey, Male, Balcom, Olsen
Abstain: Christensen
Absent: Schultz, Vitko
Motion passed
Motion to Approve payroll in the amount of $91,056.10 (gross) and $72,243.85 (net)
1st: Male, 2nd: Wilkey
Ayes: Male, Wilkey, Balcom, Christensen, Olsen
Absent: Schultz, Vitko
Motion passed
Motion to Approve the treasurer’s report for the month of April, 2022 & May, 2022
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Balcom
Ayes: Wilkey, Balcom, Christensen, Male, Olsen
Absent: Schultz, Vitko
Motion passed
VIII. Informational and Discussion Items
8.01 Motion to Approve the Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Renewal
1st: Christensen, 2nd: Balcom
Ayes: Christensen, Balcom, Male, Olsen, Wilkey
Absent: Schultz, Vitko
Motion passed
8.02 Motion to Approve continued enrollment with Prairie State Insurance Cooperative (PSIC)
1st: Christensen, 2nd: Balcom
Ayes: Christensen, Balcom, Male, Olsen, Wilkey
Absent: Schultz, Vitko
Motion passed
8.03 Motion to Approve the Consolidated District Plan as presented
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Male
Ayes: Wilkey, Male, Balcom, Christensen, Olsen, Wilkey
Absent: Schultz, Vitko
Motion passed
8.04 Motion to Approve removing Dr. Michael Merritt and adding Mrs. Melanie Elias to the First Midwest (Old National) Bank Signature Cards
1st: Christensen, 2nd: Male
Ayes: Christensen, Male, Balcom, Olsen, Wilkey
Absent: Schutz, Vitko
Motion passed
8.05 Motion to Approve the FY23 Certified Seniority List
1st: Christensen, 2nd: Wilkey
Ayes: Christensen, Wilkey, Balcom, Male, Olsen
Absent: Schultz, Vitko
Motion passed
8.06 Motion to Approve updated FY23 Amended Public School Calendar
1st: Balcom, 2nd: Christensen
Ayes: Balcom, Christensen, Olsen, Wilkey
Abstain: Male
Absent: Schultz, Vitko
Motion passed
8.06 IASB Joint Annual Conference - November 18-20, 2022
8.07 IASB PRESS Updates: First Reading of 2:230, Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board; 3:50, Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent; 3:70, Succession of Authority; 4:10, Fiscal and Business Management; 4:60-AP4, E1, Internal Procedures for Procurement Transactions; 4:70, Resource Conservation; 4:110-AP2, Bus Driver Communication Devices; Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspection; and Bus Driving Comments; 4:170-AP1, E1, Accident or Injury Form; 4:170-AP1, E2, Memo to Staff Members Regarding Contacts by Media About a Crisis; 4:170-AP4, National Terrorism Advisory System; 4:180-AP1, School Action Steps for Pandemic Influenza or Other Virus/Disease; 5:185, Family and Medical Leave 5:185-AP, Resource Guide for Family and Medical Leave 5:200, Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal 5:250, Leaves of Absence 5:330, Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves 6:20, School Year Calendar and Day
8.08 BOE Committee Reports
1. Building and Grounds
A. HVAC Update
2.Finance
A. ARP ESSER III Plan submitted May 31
B. Blue Sky Solar - Board Approval by August
3. Personnel
A. Personal Days - 1 personal day per board policy
4. Educational Technology
A. Technology Support Partnership
5. Curriculum
A. Motion to Approve implementation of Shurely English as K-2 literacy curriculum
1st: Christensen, 2nd: Olsen
Ayes: Christensen, Olsen, Balcom, Male, Wilkey
Absent: Schultz, Vitko
Motion passed
IX. Old Business
9.01IASB PRESS Updates: Motion to Approve (Second Reading) of 7:285, Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program and the accompanying Anaphylaxis Response Policy for IL Schools
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Christensen
Ayes: Wilkey, Christensen, Balcom, Male, Olsen
Absent: Schultz, Vitko
Motion passed
X. Motion to adjourn into closed session to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees (5ILCS 120/2C.1) at 8:05pm
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Christensen
Ayes: Wilkeym Christensen, Balcom, Male, Olsen
Absent: Schultz, Vitko
Motion passed
Dr. Merritt left closed at 8:25pm
XI. Motion to adjourn closed session and return to regular session @ 9:25pm
1st: Balcom, 2nd: Wilkey
Ayes: Balcom, Wilkey, Christensen, Male, Olsen, Vitko
Absent: Schultz
Motion passed
XII. Approve Motions As a Result of Closed Session
Motion to Approve the resignation of Stacy Faletti as 7yh/8th grade volleyball coach
1st: Male, 2nd: Wilkey
Ayes: Male, Wilkey, Balcom, Christensen, Olsen, Vitko
Absent: Schultz
Motion passed
Motion to Approve the hiring of Matt Finn as Building and Grounds Director effective Monday, July 11, 2022
1st: Olsen, 2nd: Male
Ayes: Olsen, Male, Balcom, Christensen, Wilkey, Vitko
Absent: Schultz
Motion passed
Motion to Approve the employment of Kyra Benson as Kindergarten teacher effective Monday, August 15, 2022
1st: Balcom, 2nd: Olsen
Ayes: Balcom, Olsen, Christensen, Male, Wilkey, Vitko
Absent: Schultz
Motion passed
Motion to Approve the employment of Megan Luttrell as a non-certified classroom assistant effective Wednesday, August 17, 2022
1st: Balcom, 2nd: Olsen
Ayes: Balcom, Olsen, Christensen, Male, Wilkey, Vitko
Absent: Schultz
Motion passed
Motion to Approve compensation of incoming Superintendent Melanie Elias for hours worked from April 13, 2022, at the discussed rate (at her salary divided by hourly increments)
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Balcom
Ayes: Wikey, Balcom, Christensen, Male, Olsen, Vitko
Absent: Schultz
Motion passed
XIII. Motion to Adjourn at 9:28pm
1st: Balcom, 2nd: Male
Ayes: Balcom, Male, Christensen, Olsen, Wilkey, Vitko
Absent: Schultz
Motion passed
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