REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING SCHOOL DISTRICT #175 MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2018 The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by the president, Mr. Charles T. Evans at 7:00 P. M. in the Emge School Conference Room. The acting secretary, Mr. Sanders, was directed to call the roll which was as follows: Dr. Nate Anderson Present Mrs. Tessa Keys Absent Mrs. Kinjii Dowd Present Mr. Rob Phillips Present Mr. Chuck Evans Present Mr. Eric Sanders Present The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Kraemer. Dr. Anderson moved and Mr. Sanders seconded the motion to approve the agenda. Correspondence: Mr. Sanders read thank you cards from Mrs. Dinkelmann, The Nesbit Family, and St. Clair County ROE. Superintendent s Report Mr. Dave Deets reviewed and discussed the following topics: 1. Congratulations to Mrs. Hettenhousen for being recognized for Those who Excel Award. 2. Congratulations to Mrs. Brem for winning recycling phone book contest. 3. School Report Cards will be official October 31, 2018. 4. Tom Crabtree from Stifel presented how we can financially purchase what the district needs, Curriculum, Safety, furniture etc. Principals Report Dr. John Griffith-Emge Jr. High Miss Krista Kunz-Harmony Intermediate Mrs. Terri Kraemer-Ellis Elementary Committee Reports 1. Public Relations Committee-Mrs. Dowd discussed the Community Stakeholder Meeting held with the Fource Group on October 3, 2018. 2. Building & Grounds Committee-Mr. Deets discussed improving the district as a whole, building, grounds and safety. He also discussed the Ittner handout. 3. Finance Committee Meeting-Mr. Evans discussed future projects and budgeting funds to complete these projects. Term came in with the CDARS. 4. Policy-Mr. Sanders explained the 1 st Reading of Policy #97, #98 and Accelerated Learning Opportunities and Early Entrance to Kindergarten. 1
Set Committee Meetings for November 7, 2018. Comments by Board Members Board members love the Character yard signs that Ellis students receive for being students of character. Board members congratulated students for their achievements at the Math competition. They highlighted the teamwork of the Administrators, Faculty, Staff and Parents. Consent Agenda Mr. Phillips moved and Dr. Anderson seconded the motion to accept the following consent agenda: Regular Board Meeting Minutes 09.24.18 Special Community Board Meeting 09.24.18 Special Budget Hearing 09.24.18 Closed Session Meeting Minutes 09.24.18 Payroll and Bills in the: Education Fund $5,685,091 Operations & Maintenance Fund 58,936 Debt Service 675,700 Transportation Fund 38,606 Illinois Municipal Retirement/SS Fund 39,020 Capital Projects Fund 0 Working Cash Fund 0 Tort Immunity/Judgement Fund 5,075 Fire Prevention & Safety Fund 0 September 2018 Treasurer s Report Destruction of Closed Session Verbatim Tapes/CD s through April 2017. Items for Action Mr. Phillips moved and Dr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the new substitute teaching rates of pay as follows: $90 for regular substitute positions; and $95 for long-term, retired, and/or certified teacher substitute positions. Dr. Anderson moved and Mr. Sanders seconded the motion to approve the four-year contract as presented for District Business Manager, Dennis O Neill. 2
Mr. Phillips moved and Dr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding as presented between Harmony-Emge District 175 and District 175 Teacher s Union Local 4131 regarding professional duties that extend beyond the teacher s contractual school year. Mr. Phillips moved and Dr. Anderson seconded the motion to hire the following at-will employees: - Lynn Barger (Media Aide) - Danielle Harbough (Individual Special Ed Aide) - Barbara Zinn (Individual Special Ed Aide) - Kiyona Hawkins (Kindergarten Classroom Aide) - Tiffany Clark (Playground Supervisor) - Gladys Gamble-Jones (Bus Aide) Mr. Phillips moved and Mr. Sanders seconded the motion to accept the following letters of resignation: - Nancy Van Loenen (Food Service Assistant) - Katelin Kindle (Pre-K Paraprofessional. Mr. Phillips moved and Mr. Sanders seconded the motion to accept the resignation of Board Member, Stephen Calhoun. Mr. Sanders moved and Mr. Phillips seconded the motion to authorize the purchase of a truck at a vehicle purchase price not to exceed $10,000. 3
Dr. Anderson moved and Mr. Phillips seconded the motion to TABLE the parent option to opt out of the Hunger Free Student Act as presented. Building Use Requests NONE Old Business: (Items Previously Considered with No Action) Community-Board Relations: Fall Festival recap Emge Office: District Safety Initiative New Business: CTS Group-Performance Contracting Board Member Interviews PUBLIC AND EMPLOYEE COMMENTS: NONE UPCOMING BOARD EVENTS November III Conference in Chicago Tentatively approve the 2018 Tax Levy as presented Appoint New Board Member District Safety Initiative (including Ittner presentation) December Approve tax levy Approve Harmony HVAC bids Donuts with Santa (Sat, December 8 from 9-11am @ Ellis Vote on Safety proposals and funding options January Superintendent Evaluation This list is not inclusive and may need to be adjusted. Mr. Phillips moved and Mrs. Dowd seconded the motion to enter closed session at 8:51 P.M. for the purposes of: Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the district or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity. However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee of a public body that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase in 4
Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open o the public and posted and held in accordance with this Act. 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1), amended by P.A. 99-646 Collective negotiating matters or deliberations between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2). The secretary, Mr. Calhoun, was directed to call the roll which was as follows: Dr. Nate Anderson Present Mrs. Tessa Keys Absent Mrs. Kinjii Dowd Present Mr. Rob Phillips Present Mr. Chuck Evans Present Mr. Eric Sanders Present The Board discussed the following: Employee employment matter Retirement compensation for non-certified staff Dr. Anderson moved and Mr. Sanders seconded the motion to re-enter into open session at 9:22 P.M. ITEMS FOR ACTION: NONE Dr. Anderson moved and Mr. Sanders seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:36 P.M. (Regular Minutes October 29, 2018) Mr. Charles T. Evans, President 5 Secretary