Gardner Community Consolidated Grade School District 72-C Board of Education met April 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Denny Christensen called the meeting to order @ 7:00 pm
Roll call
Members Present: Terri Balcom, Denny Christensen, Brad Male,, Ashlee Schultz, Lauren Vitko, Jamie Wilkey
Members Absent: Jerry Olsen
Pledge of Allegiance
Recognition of Visitors
Scott Engstrom - GRP Wegman - Solar Panel Project
Laura Cogdal - 23/24 SY
Matt Finn - building and grounds plans for summer
Motion to approve the acceptance of Laura Cogdal’s leave during the 2023/2024 school year, per recommended by Superintendent.
1st: Christensen, 2nd: Male
Ayes: Christensen, Male, Balcom, Schultz, Vitko, Wilkey
Absent: Olsen
Motion passed
Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve Open and closed meeting minutes from March 16, 2023
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Schultz
Ayes: Wilkey, Schultz, Balcom, Christensen, Male
Abstain: Vitko
Absent: Olsen
Motion passed
Financial Business
Motion to approve payment of bills for the month of April 2023
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Schultz
Ayes: Wikey, Schultz, Balcom, Christensen, Male, Vitko
Absent: Olsen
Motion passed
Motion to approve payroll in the amount of $165,357.36 (gross) & $131,425.36 (net)
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Schultz
Ayes: Wilkey, Schultz, Balcom, Christensen, Male, Vitko
Absent: Olsen
Motion passed
Motion to approve the treasurer’s report for the month of March 2023
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Male
Ayes: Wilkey, Male, Balcom, Christensen, Schultz, Vitko
Absent: Olsen
Motion passed
Deposit List
Checks Written prior to the meeting
Budget Report
Attendance Report
New Business
FOIA
Motion to Approve 2023/2024 Board Meeting Dates
1st: Christsen, 2nd: Wilkey
Ayes: Christensen, Wilkey, Balcom, Male, Schultz, Vitko
Absent: Olsen
Motion passed
Motion to Approve 2023/2024 Consolidated District Plan
1st: Balcom, 2nd: Schultz
Ayes: Balcom, Schultz, Christensen, Male, Vitko, Wilkey
Absent: Olsen
Motion passed
Old Business
Motion to Approve The solar panel project – Tabled until May meeting
Motion to Approve LTEV Verizon Alarm Communicator upgrade for fire alarm system
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Schultz
Ayes: Wilkey, Schultz, Balcom, Christensen, Male, Vitko
Absent: Olsen
Motion passed
Motion to Approve Kantech (Door Access Badge System) Software Update
1st: Male, 2nd; Christensen
Ayes: Male, Christensen, Balcom, Schultz, Vitko, Wilkey
Absent: Olsen
Motion passed
Motion to Approve reimburse Gardner Girls Softball $2,000.00.
1st: Wilkey, 2nd: Male
Ayes: Wilkey, Male, Balcom, Christensen, Schultz, Vitko
Absent: Olsen
Motion passed
Motion to Approve move the May 18, 2023 Board of Education meeting to May 11, 2023
1st: Christensen, 2nd: Schultz
Ayes: Christensen, Schultz, Balcom, Male, Vitko, Wilkey
Absent: Olsen
Motion passed
IASB PRESS Updates: Second Reading: Administrative Procedures Section 6 - 6:20-AP, 6:60-AP1, 6:260-AP, 6:260-AP,E, Section 7 - 7:190-AP3, 7:190-AP4, 7:250-AP2, 7:285-AP,E, 7:290-AP, 7:340-AP1, 7:340-AP2, 7:340-AP2, E1, Section 8 - 8:3-AP, and IASB PRESS UPDATES; First Reading: Exhibits - Section 7 - 7:190-E2, 7:190-E3
Dated for Adoption
Motion to Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois State Police for Clear and Present Danger reporting
1st: Christensen, 2nd: Male
Ayes: Christensen, Male, Balcom, Olsen, Schultz, Wilkey
Absent: Vitko
Motion passed
Information and Discussion
A. Tiger Pride Recipients for March: K – Grayson VanHorn, 1 – Goldie Warren, 2 – Presley Franciskovich, 3 – Julius Widner, 4 – Dominic Warren, 5 – Holly Walsh, 6 – Noah Nelson, 7 – Hailey Balcom, 8 – Abbie Olsen
B. Security camera/IT Overhaul update
Community Foundation of Grundy County approved us for a partial grant ($5,000) for the Security/ IT upgrade. Also working to get the ESSER III grant amended. We had set aside $8,054 for document cameras. Now that we have projectors in every room, there is no need for them. This $8,054 will go towards the security/IT upgrade.
C. Update from Matt regarding bids and summer work schedule. One bid from Filotto Roofing
D. Teacher Appreciation ideas
E. Outstanding balances for school fees/lunch fees
F. Reseating of board members and reorganizing board seats next month
G. Discussion on superintendent contract and salary for the 2023-2024 school year. When would you like to begin discussions before/after reseating the board in May?
H. IPA Ceremony in May - Olivia Siano & Aubrey Male
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 and student disciplinary cases 5ILCS 120/2C.9 @
NO CLOSED SESSION
Motion to Adjourn @ 8:51 pm
All Present members are in favor
Motion passed
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