Southeastern Community Unit School District # 337 Board of Education Met June 28.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Call to Order and Roll Call
The Southeastern Community Unit District #337 Board of Education met in regular session in the Board of Education Office (Room #126) in Augusta, Illinois. 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 |
| John Eilers | President | X | |
| Grant Holst | Member | X | |
| Bobbi Smith | Secretary | X | |
| Greg Tippey | Vice President | X | |
| Administration | Title | Present | Absent |
| Todd Fox | Superintendent | X | |
| Tecia Lantz | Elementary Principal | X | |
| Cyle Rigg | Jr. High Principal | X | |
| Tim Kerr | Sr. High Principal | X | |
| Kimberly Harrison | Dean of Student Support | X | |
| Staff | Title | Present | Absent |
| Lisa Knorr | Recording Secretary | X | |
| Others Present | Title | Address the Board | Topic |
| Nine Guests | N/A | N/A | N/A |
On a motion by Member Smith and a second by Member Tippey, the Board of Education approved the agenda items as presented.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Eilers, Holst, Smith, Tippey
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
Approval of Minutes
On a motion by Member Smith and a second by Member Tippey, the Board of Education approved the minutes from the May 17, 2021 regular meeting and closed session. Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Holst, Smith, Tippey, Eilers
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
Appointment of New Board Members
On a motion by Member Tippey and a second by Member Smith, the Board of Education approved the board appointment of Mark Hitz as a member of the Southeastern CUSD #337 Board of Education-filling the board vacancy for a two-year term.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Smith, Tippey, Eilers, Holst
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Smith and a second by Member Tippey, the Board of Education approved the board appointment of Sarah Kearby as a member of the Southeastern CUSD #337 Board of Education-filling the board vacancy for a two-year term.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Tippey, Eilers, Holst, Smith
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Smith and a second by Member Tippey, the Board of Education approved the board appointment of Mark Winters as a member of the Southeastern CUSD #337 Board of Education-filling the board vacancy for a two-year term.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Eilers, Holst, Smith, Tippey
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
Administering the Oath of Office to Newly-Appointed Board Members New Board Member Orientation
| Board of Education | Title | Present | Absent |
| John Eilers | President | X | |
| Mark Hitz | Member | X | |
| Grant Holst | Member | X | |
| Sarah Kearby | Member | X | |
| Bobbi Smith | Secretary | X | |
| Greg Tippey | Vice President | X | |
| Mark Winters | Member | X | |
| Administration | Title | Present | Absent |
| Todd Fox | Superintendent | X | |
| Tecia Lantz | Elementary Principal | X | |
| Cyle Rigg | Jr. High Principal | X | |
| Tim Kerr | Sr. High Principal | X | |
| Kimberly Harrison | Dean of Student Support | X | |
| Staff | Title | Present | Absent |
| Lisa Knorr | Recording Secretary | X | |
| Others Present | Title | Address the
Board | Topic |
| Six Guests | N/A | Yes | “STAND UP for parents CHOICE” |
One of the six guests discussed the “STAND UP for parents CHOICE.”
Special Recognition
Superintendent Fox reviewed the board excellence list which included WCC Softball All Conference 1st & 2nd teams, Awards Day awards and scholarships, FBLA Western Area Conference ratings, WCC Baseball All-Conference 1st & 2nd teams, State Track, Valedictorian, Salutatorian, I.C.T.M. Math Award, Agri-Science Fair and State Science Fair. Superintendent Fox then presented the 2020-2021 Board Excellence Student of the Year Award to Jadyn Henry. He congratulated Jadyn on her long list of accomplishments.
Financial
Superintendent Fox reviewed the monthly financial snapshot which shows we are 92% into the fiscal year. We have received 102% of revenue and have spent 84% of the estimated budget.
On a motion by Member Tippey and a second by Member Smith, the Board of Education approved the bills, financial statements, and activity funds.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Eilers, Holst, Kearby, Smith, Tippey
Nay: None
Absent: Hitz, Winters
Motion Carried
Informational Items
Superintendent Fox presented COVID-19 update with discussion on ESSER funds, graduation, summer school, lunch program, and IDPH/ISBE guidance.
Superintendent Fox presented the Tuition Waiver Requests from Southeastern employees for the 2021-2022 school year.
Superintendent Fox discussed 2021-2022 school year registration.
Superintendent Fox reviewed the 2021-2022 school calendar.
Superintendent Fox discussed the attendance policy for 2021-2022 school year.
Superintendent Fox presented the SOPPA (Student Online Privacy Protection Act) requirements effective July 1, 2021.
Superintendent Fox gave update on Board Policy with the 1st Reading of: 1:20 District Organization, Operations, and Cooperative Agreements, 1:30 School District Philosophy, 2:10 School District Governance, 2:30 School District Elections, 2:130 Board-Superintendent Relationship, 2:240 Board Policy Development, 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment, 6:145 Migrant Students, 6:160 English Learners, 6:235 Access to Electronic Networks, 6:255 Assemblies and Ceremonies, 6:260 Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs, 7:220 Bus Conduct, 7:280 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease, 8:90 Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs, 2:230 Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board.
Superintendent Fox reviewed the Western Area School Health Benefit Plan with the board. Superintendent Fox discussed a school nurse position.
Superintendent Fox gave update on open positions.
Administrative reports were given with Mrs. Lantz reporting that summer school is going very well, Mr. Rigg reported that the football co-op starts on July 5, and Mrs. Harrison reported that summer school at the jr./sr. high was also going very well.
Action Items
On a motion by Member Tippey and a second by Member Smith, the Board of Education approved the firm bid of Prairie Farms Dairy (milk), and the firm premium bid of West Central FS Petroleum (fuel) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Holst, Kearby, Smith, Tippey, Eilers
Nay: None
Absent: Hitz, Winters
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Smith and a second by Member Tippey, the Board of Education approved the fees and meal prices for the 2021-2022 school year as amended. Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Holst, Kearby, Smith, Tippey, Eilers
Nay: None
Absent: Hitz, Winters
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Smith and a second by Member Tippey, the Board of Education approved the non-certified starting salaries and substitute salaries for the 2021-2022 school year as presented.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Kearby, Smith, Tippey, Eilers, Holst
Nay: None
Absent: Hitz, Winters
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Holst and a second by Member Tippey, the Board of Education approved the jr. high girls’ basketball cooperative sports agreement with Central School District for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school year.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Smith, Tippey, Eilers, Holst, Kearby
Nay: None
Absent: Hitz, Winters
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Tippey and a second by Member Smith, the Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 final school calendar as presented.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Tippey, Eilers, Holst, Kearby, Smith
Nay: None
Absent: Hitz, Winters
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Smith and a second by Member Tippey, the Board of Education authorized the superintendent to use a collection agency to pursue the collection of unpaid fees. Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Eilers, Holst, Kearby, Smith, Tippey
Nay: None
Absent: Hitz, Winters
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Tippey and a second by Member Smith, the Board of Education approved moving the August 23, 2021 board meeting date to August 9, 2021. Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Eilers, Holst, Kearby, Smith, Tippey
Nay: None
Absent: Hitz, Winters
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Smith and a second by Member Tippey, the Board of Education approved the FY22 School Improvement Plan as presented.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Holst, Kearby, Smith, Tippey, Eilers
Nay: None
Absent: Hitz, Winters
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Smith and a second by Member Tippey, the Board of Education approved the FY22 District Risk Management Plan as presented.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Holst, Kearby, Smith, Tippey, Eilers
Nay: None
Absent: Hitz, Winters
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Tippey and a second by Member Smith, the Board of Education approved the insurance renewal of Liberty Mutual for Worker’s Compensation, Liberty Mutual for School Board Legal, Liberty Mutual for the Treasurer’s Bond, Zurich for the Blanket and Catastrophic Student Accident, Liberty Mutual for Property/Casualty for a total premium of $121,033.00.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Kearby, Smith, Tippey, Eilers, Holst
Nay: None
Absent: Hitz, Winters
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Tippey and a second by Member Smith, the Board of Education accepted the resignation of Kelly Bunnell in the position of part-time school nurse effective immediately.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Smith, Tippey, Eilers, Holst, Kearby
Nay: None
Absent: Hitz, Winters
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Smith and a second by Member Tippey, the Board of Education approved the employment of April Carson in the position of paraprofessional for the 2021-2022 school year.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Tippey, Eilers, Holst, Kearby, Smith
Nay: None
Absent: Hitz, Winters
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Smith and a second by Member Kearby, the Board of Education approved the employment of Justine Sargeant in the position of paraprofessional for the 2021- 2022 school year.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Eilers, Holst, Kearby, Smith, Tippey
Nay: None
Absent: Hitz, Winters
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Smith and a second by Member Tippey, the Board of Education approved the employment of William Uppinghouse in the position of paraprofessional for the 2021-2022 school year.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Eilers, Holst, Kearby, Smith, Tippey
Nay: None
Absent: Hitz, Winters
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Tippey and a second by Member Smith, the Board of Education approved the employment of Zachary Yocum in the position of summer maintenance effective immediately.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Holst, Kearby, Smith, Tippey, Eilers
Nay: None
Absent: Hitz, Winters
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Smith and a second by Member Kearby, the Board of Education approved the employment of Matthew Zaehringer in the position of assistant football coach for the 2021-2022 school year.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Holst, Kearby, Smith, Tippey, Eilers
Nay: None
Absent: Hitz, Winters
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Holst and a second by Member Tippey, the Board of Education approved the employment of Mary Quigle in the position of head junior high softball coach for the 2021-2022 school year.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Kearby, Smith, Tippey, Eilers, Holst
Nay: None
Absent: Hitz, Winters
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Tippey and a second by Member Smith, the Board of Education approved the employment of Chad Griswold in the position of assistant junior high softball coach for the 2021-2022 school year.
Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Smith, Tippey, Eilers, Holst, Kearby
Nay: None
Absent: Hitz, Winters
Motion Carried
On a motion by Member Tippey and a second by Member Kearby, the Board of Education moved into closed session at 9:28 p.m. for the purpose of the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity and collective negotiating matters between the school board and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. Roll Call Vote:
Aye: Tippey, Eilers, Holst, Kearby, Smith
Nay: None
Absent: Hitz, Winters
Motion Carried
Adjournment
On a motion by Member Tippey and a second by Member Smith, the Board of Education voted to adjourn the meeting at 10:03 p.m.
Voice Vote
Motion Carried
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