REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT #175 MONDAY, JANUARY 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. at the Emge School Conference Room. The secretary, Mr. Calhoun, was directed to call the roll which was as follows: Dr. Nate Anderson Present Mrs. Tessa Keys Present Mr. Stephen Calhoun Present Mr. Rob Phillips Absent Mrs. Kinjii Dowd Present Mr. Eric Sanders Present Mr. Chuck Evans Present The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Keys. Mr. Sanders moved and Dr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the agenda. Correspondence: Mr. Calhoun read thank you cards from Dr. Leonard and Mrs. Boyd Superintendent s Report Dr. Leonard reviewed and discussed the following topics: Education Foundation Presentation to the Board: Mrs. Graetz and Mrs. Lauth presented the first check of the five year campaign to purchase chrome books for the students. The Pre-K grants that were due in January have been submitted. The next grant is due on February 9, 2018. Every Student Succeeds Grant has been approved. Ellis Family Night will be March 15 th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Dr. Leonard invited the Board to man a table. Principal s Report Mrs. Kraemer and Mr. Deets presented building reports. Mrs. Fitzgerald and Mrs. Marifian gave a presentation on the gifted program. Committee Reports None 1
Comments by Board Members Board Members discussed the plans for the Promotional Ceremony at Emge Jr. High. They recognized Mrs. Mathenia for receiving the $1,000 grant from Target. The Board commended the for success in the Character Education Program and the Gel Program. They thanked Dr. Leonard for her hard work on writing the grants. The Board encouraged the Administration, Faculty and Staff to continue moving in a positive direction. Consent Agenda Mr. Sanders moved and Dr. Anderson seconded the motion to accept the following consent agenda: Regular Board Meeting Minutes 12.18.17 Closed Session 12.18.17 Payroll and Bills in the: Education Fund $914,284 Operations & Maintenance Fund 85,021 Debt Service 0 Transportation Fund 59,292 Illinois Municipal Retirement/SS Fund 49,459 Capital Projects Fund 0 Working Cash Fund 0 Tort Immunity/Judgement Fund 15,783 Fire Prevention & Safety Fund 4,080 December 2017 Treasurer s Report Destruction of Closed Session Verbatim Tapes/CD s through July 2016. Items for Action Dr. Anderson moved and Mr. Sanders seconded the motion to accept the retirement letter from Glenn Ewell as Transportation Director effective August 1, 2018 Mr. Sanders moved and Dr. Anderson seconded the motion to hire John White as an at will employee bus driver. 2
Dr. Anderson moved and Mr. Sanders seconded the motion to hire Matt Hampel as an at will lunch supervisor. Mr. Sanders moved and Dr. Anderson seconded the motion to hire Cindy Meyer as an at will food service assistant. Mr. Sanders moved and Dr. Anderson seconded the motion to hire Margaret Todd as an at will food service assistant. Dr. Anderson moved and Mr. Sanders seconded to accept a letter of resignation of at will employee Jennifer Grant as Emge lunch supervisor. Mr. Sanders moved and Dr. Anderson seconded the motion to accept a letter of resignation of at will employee Matt Fanous as Harmony lunch supervisor. 3
Mr. Sanders moved and Dr. Anderson seconded the motion to hire Sarah James as the spring musical assistant for $800. Building Use Requests Mr. Sanders moved and Dr. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the Building Use Requests for Cub Scout Meetings (Mr. Patterson) as presented. Old Business: None New Business: 1. Ellis Family Night- March 15 th from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. PUBLIC AND EMPLOYEE COMMENTS: None. UPCOMING BOARD EVENTS February Approve School calendar for 2018-2019 Approve RIF List (if completed) District Goal Setting March Superintendent s Evaluation Approve Fee Schedule/Latch Key fee schedule for 2018-2019 April Approve amended school calendar Approve Parent Handbook for 2018-2019 This list is not inclusive and may need to be adjusted. 4
CLOSED SESSION Dr. Anderson moved and Mr. Sanders seconded the motion to enter closed session at 7:44 P.M. for the purposes of: o Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of a specific employee 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 Transparency Act may not be closed and shall be open to the public and posted and held in accordance with this Act. 5ILCS120/2(c)(1), Amended by P.A. 99-646. o Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular District has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the District finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the closed meeting minutes. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11). o 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. 5ILCS 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 Present Mr. Stephen Calhoun Present Mr. Rob Phillips Absent Mrs. Kinjii Dowd Present Mr. Eric Sanders Present Mr. Chuck Evans Present The Board discussed the following Personnel Matter Litigation Status Negotiating Process Dr. Anderson moved and Mr. Sanders seconded the motion to re-enter into open session at 8:02 P.M. ITEMS FOR ACTION (as a Result of Closed Session) None 5
Mr. Sanders moved and Dr. Anderson seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 P.M. (Regular Minutes-January 29, 2018) Mr. Charles T. Evans, President Mr. Stephen Calhoun, Secretary 6