Southeastern Community Unit School District # 337 Board of Education met April 27.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The following minutes are tentative and will not become official minutes of the Board of Education until their scheduled approval at the next regular meeting.
Call to Order and Roll Call
The Southeastern Community Unit District #337 Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, April 27, 2020. Due to the Governor’s Executive Order 2020-07 and 2020-18 suspending the requirement of in- person attendance the board was held virtually via Zoom video conference. John Eilers, Board President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call verified that there was a quorum of the Board of Education with the following members present and absent as listed below:
| Board of Education | Title | Present | Absent |
| Steve Bruenger | Vice President | X | |
| John Eilers | President | X | Via video conference |
| Grant Holst | Member | X | Via video conference |
| Ian O’Neal | Member | X | Via video conference |
| Bobbi Smith | Secretary | X | Via video conference |
| Greg Tippey | Member | X | |
| Mark Winters | Member | X | Via video conference |
| Administration | Title | Present | Absent |
| Todd Fox | Superintendent | X | |
| Tecia Lantz | Jr. High Principal | X | Via video conference |
| Cyle Rigg | Elementary Principal | X | Via video conference |
| Tim Kerr | Sr. High Principal | X | Via video conference |
| Kimberly Harrison | Dean of Student Support | X | Via video conference |
| Staff | Title | Present | Absent |
| Lisa Knorr | Recording Secretary | X | |
| Carrie Shaffer | Administrative Asst | X | Via video conference |
| Others Present | Title | Address the Board | Topic |
| No Guests | N/A | N/A | N/A |
On a motion by Member Winters and a second by Member O’Neal, the Board of Education approved the agenda items as presented.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Eilers, Holst, O’Neal, Smith, Winters
Nay: None
Absent: Bruenger, Tippey
Motion Carried
Approval of Minutes
On a motion by Member Smith and a second by Member O’Neal, the Board of Education approved the minutes from the March 23, 2020 regular meeting and closed session.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Eilers, Holst, O’Neal, Smith, Winters
Nay: None
Absent: Bruenger, Tippey
Motion Carried
Public Participation
Special Recognition
Superintendent Fox stated that the Board Excellence was to focus on the outstanding work being done by the educators, parents, and students during this pandemic. He stated that he is proud of the principals and the district office, parents, and students and for everyone who has stepped up during this time.
Financial
Superintendent Fox reviewed the monthly financial snapshot which shows we are 75% into the fiscal year. We have received 84% of our budgeted revenue and have spent 76% of our budgeted expenditures.
On a motion by Member Winters and a second by Member O’Neal, the Board of Education approved the bills, financial statements, and activity funds.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Holst, O’Neal, Smith, Winters, Eilers
Nay: None
Absent: Bruenger, Tippey Motion Carried
Informational Items
Superintendent Fox discussed the waste disposal company transition. Superintendent Fox reviewed the E-rate technology plan.
Superintendent Fox gave update on Board Policy with the 1st Reading of: 2:125 Board Member Compensation; Expenses, 2:160 Board Attorney, 4:50 Payment Procedures, 5:35 Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, 5:50 Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace; E-Cigarette, Tobacco, and Cannabis Prohibition, 5:60 Expenses, 5:150 Personnel Records, 5:210 Resignations, 5:280 Duties and Qualifications, 6:135 Accelerated Placement Program, 6:235 Access to Electronic Networks, 6:280 Grading and Promotion, 7:70 Attendance and Truancy, 7:90 Release During School Hours, 7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities, 7:325 Student Fundraising Activities, 8:10 Connection with the Community, 8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property, 8:80 Gifts to the District, 8:110 Public Suggestions and Concerns.
Administrative reports were given with Mrs. Lantz reporting on the meal distribution plan; the school district has partnered with the Southeastern food pantry at Living Faith United Methodist Church. Superintendent Fox noted that we are required by the state to distribute the meals which are reimbursable. Mr. Rigg stated that the IHSA and IESA have stated that state series are off – they are looking at a possible shortened season. He also noted that the lights are on in both Bowen and Augusta for 20 minutes on Friday nights for Seniors until graduation. Mrs. Harrison noted that she is still reaching out to her case load – teachers are doing a good job to stay in touch. Mr. Kerr explained the option of early exit for the seniors. Twenty-one have successfully
complete their senior exit interview. He also talked about the yearbook game plan for the remainder of the school year and touched on what other class options might look like for next school year.
Action Items
On a motion by Member O’Neal and a second by Member Winters, the Board of Education
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: O’Neal, Smith, Winters, Eilers, Holst Nay: None
Absent: Bruenger, Tippey
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Winters and a second by Member O’Neal, the Board of Education
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Smith, Winters, Eilers, Holst, O’Neal Nay: None
Absent: Bruenger, Tippey
Motion Carried
The PRESS Plus Agreement was tabled to a future date.
On a motion by Member Holst and a second by Member O’Neal, the Board of Education approved the Matt Martin Consulting contract as presented including Option 1.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Winters, Eilers, Holst, O’Neal, Smith
Nay: None
Absent: Bruenger, Tippey Motion Carried
On a motion by Member O’Neal and a second by Member Winters, the Board of Education
. Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Winters, Eilers, Holst, O’Neal, Smith Nay: None
Absent: Bruenger, Tippey
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member O’Neal and a second by Member Smith, the Board of Education approved the employment of Shelby Tobias in the position of music teacher for the 2020-2021 school year.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Eilers, Holst, O’Neal, Smith, Winters
Nay: None
Absent: Bruenger, Tippey
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Smith and a second by Member O’Neal, the Board of Education
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Eilers, Holst, O’Neal, Smith, Winters
Nay: None
Absent: Bruenger, Tippey
Motion Carrie
Adjournment
On a motion by Member Smith and a second by Member O’Neal, the Board of Education voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Voice Vote
Motion Carried
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