Quincy Reporter

West Central Community Unit School District #235 Board of Education met Aug. 5.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The meeting was called to order by President Arnold at 6:00 pm in the Elementary Cafeteria. The following board members answered roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Spence, aye. President Arnold declared a quorum present. Also present were Superintendent Markey, J. Kirby, J. Peters, S. Tucker, K. Lafary, A. Frieden, M. Frakes. Several staff and community members were also present and approximately 80 staff and community members via zoom.

President Arnold then led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVE AGENDA

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the agenda as presented. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Spence, aye. Motion carried.

RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE REQUEST FOR PRESENTATION

Garrett Fisher addressed the board regarding home school students participating in West Central sponsored sports.

Jane Alexander and Cathy Smith representing the WCATS addressed the board regarding the results of the survey that was put out to the West Central staff with regards to the reopening school plan.

The staff survey results showed 60.4% of the staff did not feel safe returning under the current plan with 85.7% of the staff either concerned or highly concerned returning to school under the current plan. 41.1% felt a hybrid approach, with half of the student population in-person, was the best option, 35.6% felt full remote was the best option, and 23.3% felt full in-person was the best option.

Jenny Ford, a West Central Elementary teacher, Doug Smith and Nathan Corzatt community members addressed the board regarding the reopening school plan.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

The board discussed several options of reopening school.

ACTION ITEMS

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the resolution affirming reopening of school plan for the 2020-2021 school year with students will attend in-person four (4) days per week and remote learn one (1) day per week as presented. Roll call: Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, nay; Schaley, aye; Spence, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Arnold, nay. Motion carried.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Board members were asked to contact Superintendent Markey with any future agenda items.

CLOSED SESSION

There was no closed session.

ACTION ITEM

Motion by Spence, seconded by Bigger to accept the letter of retirement from Melinda Frakes effective June 6, 2020 as presented with thanks for her service to the district. Roll call; Lumbeck aye; Schaley, aye; Spence, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the transfer of Laura Lewis from a West Central Elementary Title I Teacher to a West Central Elementary Second Grade Teacher. Roll call: Spence, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Spence to approve the transfer of Heather Davis from West Central Middle School Associate to a West Central Middle School Math Teacher per the WCATS contract pending completion of all pre-employment requirements and evidence of licensure as presented. Roll call: Schaley, aye; Spence, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to employ Dylan Brooks as a West Central Elementary School Teacher as per the WCATS contract, pending completion of all pre- employment requirements and evidence of licensure as presented. Roll call: Spence, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye. Motion carried.

FUTURE MEETING DATE

The Board was reminded that the next regular scheduled meeting is August 19, 2020. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to adjourn at 7:19 p.m. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

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