Quincy Reporter

West Central Community Unit School District #235 Board of Education met June 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Lenahan at 6:00 p.m. in the Elementary Cafeteria. The following board members answered roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye, Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye, via zoom; Vancil, aye. Vie-President Lenahan declared a quorum present. Also present were Superintendent Markey, K. Lafary, J. Peters, J. Kirby, W. Alexander, N. Clark, and several staff and community members via Zoom. 

PLEDGE 

Vice-President Lenahan then led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

GOOD NEWS ITEMS 

Under good news items the following items were highlighted: 

West Central Elementary received a second generous donation from the Jane Cavins Trust to purchase technology equipment. Our Seniors enjoyed the annual Senior Walk by parading down to the elementary where they were welcomed by cheers, posters of congratulations, bubbles and music. Natalie Ensminger, Alyssa Hawk, Lisa Miller, Amy Olson, Theresa Stevenson, Sherri Walters, Ebony Thompson, and Joe Peters all helped paint the entryway into the school, the main hallway, and the narrow hallway leading to the 6th grade wing. It looks fantastic! Also thanks to Tracy Eastin for cleaning up our paint spills! Thank you to the teachers, staff, students, parents, and everyone else who helped us to make this year the best possible educational experience. Without everyone's hard work and sacrifice this year could have never been as successful as it was. Rozella Liggett and Braden Tee received the Citizenship Award at the Middle School Awards Ceremony. Congratulations to both of them for being such fine leaders. The last day of school was a success as the students were able to engage in multiple activities and were treated to a wonderful lunch prepared by Mr. Hennings and Mr. Helt. Congratulation to Sadie Lenz on her 9th place finish in the Triple Jump at State. New windows have been installed at West Central Elementary, and they look fantastic! Parking lot repairs on the north campus have been completed. Kaiden Droste qualified to participate in the state track meet in the following events: 100m, 200m, 400m and the long jump. 

Joey Sherman qualified to participate in the state track meet in the shot put. 

• Max Carnes will be participating in the All-Star Illinois Shine Football game. 

APPROVE AGENDA 

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the agenda with the following additions/deletions: Delete: Consent Agenda Item X-C. Consider Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement for the Delabar CTE System Additions: XIII. – Resignation: A-5. Joe Hess-Haughey A-6. Logan Brown Roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye. Motion carried. 

RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE REQUEST FOR PRESENTATION 

There was no one present who wished to address the Board on any agenda items. 

RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE 

CONSENT AGENDA 

Motion by Clark, seconded by Lumbeck to approve the consent agenda including the 

following items: 

• The minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 2021; 

The minutes of the closed session of May 19, 2021; The payment of all bills and any bills received on or before June 30, 2021; The May 2021 activity account summaries for West Central Elementary School, West Central Middle School, West Central High School; 

• The Treasurer's Report for May 2021; 

• The final 2020-2021 school calendar; 

• The continued use of Precision Photo Imaging as the school photographer; 

• The WCES School Improvement Plan; 

• The WCMS School Improvement Plan; 

• The WCHS School Improvement Plan; 

• The West Central #235 2021-2022 District Student Handbook. 

Roll call: Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye; Arnold, aye. Motion carried. 

DISCUSSION ITEMS 

The Board discussed hosting the back to school lunch for teachers and staff again on August 16, 2021. The Board agreed to host this luncheon. 

STAFF LUNCHEON REPORTS 

Mrs. Lafary, Mr. Peters, and Mr. Kirby updated the board on the activities that have been going on in their respective buildings since our last Board meeting. 

ACTION ITEMS 

STUDENT FEES

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to approve the 2021-2022 student fees as 2021-2022 presented. Roll call: Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye. Motion carried. 

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the West Central C.U.S.D. #235 2021 2022 District Consolidated Plan as presented. Roll call: Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye. Motion carried. 

2021-2022 DIST CONSOLIDATED PLAN 

D. MCCAW SERVICES -CONTRACTED 

Motion by Arnold, seconded by Bigger to approve contracting services with Dr. Donna  McCaw as a Curriculum Consultant for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year as  well as the 2021-2022 school year at a cost of $20,000 for these services as presented. Roll call: Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye. Motion carried. 

ESSER II GRANT 

Motion by Lumbeck, seconded by Arnold to approve the ESSER II grant in the amount of $564,441 to be used for the purpose of installing HVAC A/C and Air-ionization on the north campus as presented. Roll call: Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye. Motion carried. 

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 

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

CLOSED SESSION 

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to adjourn to closed meeting pursuant of the Illinois Open Meetings Act - 5ILCS 120/2 (2)(16) at 6:26 p.m. to discuss the following subjects: A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity; B. Student discipline; C. 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; D. The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students. Roll call: Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye. Motion carried. 

The Board took a short break and reconvened in the North Campus Library at 6:29 p.m. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye. 

Motion by Lumbeck, seconded by Bigger to return to open meeting at 7:45 p.m. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye. Motion carried. 

The Board took a short break and reconvened in the elementary cafeteria at 7:46 p.m. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye. 

PERSONNEL ACTION 

K. LUMBECK -RETIRE WCES TEACHER 2024-2025 

Motion by Lumbeck, seconded by Arnold to approve the intent to retire of Kristi Lumbeck at the end of the 2024-2025 school year and to receive the 6% retirement 1 year as presented and thanks for her service to the district. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye. Motion carried. 

J. LOX -RETIRE | HEAD MAIN 

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to accept the intent to retire of Jeff Lox at the end of the 2021-2022 school year as presented and with thanks for his service to the district. Roll call: Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye; Arnold, aye. Motion carried. 

R. OLSON -RETIRE | HEAD TRANS  

Motion by Clark, seconded by Lumbeck to approve the retirement agreement with Richard Olson and his intent to retire effective June 30, 2021 as presented and with thanks for his service to the district. Roll call: Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye. Motion carried. 

J. MARTINEZ -RESIGN | CUSTODIAN

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to accept the resignation of John Martinez as a  District Custodian as presented and with thanks for his service to the district. Roll call: Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye. Motion carried. 

J. HESS HAUGHEY -RESIGN WCHS | TEACHER

Motion by Clark, seconded by Lumbeck to accept the resignation of Joe Hess-Haughey  of all district duties as presented with thanks for his service to the district. Roll call:  Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck,  aye. Motion carried. 

L. BROWN -RESIGN WCHS TEACHER

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to accept the resignation of Logan Brown of all  district duties as presented with thanks for his service to the district. Roll call: Vancil,  aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye. Motion carried 

K. WALLACE EMPLOY WCES WCATS TEACHER

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the employment of Karri Wallace as a Elementary Teacher per the contract and pending completion of all pre employment requirements and evidence of licensure as presented. Roll call: Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye. Motion carried. 

M. BAILEY -EMPLOY WCES TEACHER

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to approve the employment of Megan Bailey as a WCES Elementary Teacher per the WCATS contract and pending completion of all pre employment requirements and evidence of licensure as presented. Roll call: Schaley aye; Vancil, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye. Motion carried. 

J. PIPIS WCHS -EMPLOY WCHS MATH TEACHER

Motion by Clark, seconded by Vancil to approve the employment of Jacob Pipis as a WCHS Math teacher per the WCATS contract and pending completion of all pre employment requirements and evidence of licensure as presented. Roll call: Vancil,  aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye. Motion carried. 

T. VOORHEES -EMPLOY BUS DRIVER 

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the employment of Tiffany Voorhees as a District Bus Driver pending completion of all driving and pre-employment requirements. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye. Motion carried. 

M. RICHARDS -EMPOLY DIST CUSTODIAN

Motion by Clark, seconded by Vancil to approve the employment of Matthew M. Richardson as a District Custodian as presented per the contract and pending  completion of all pre-employment requirements. Roll call: Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye; Arnold, aye. Motion carried.

M. NIELSON -EMPLOY DIST GROUNDS/CUSTODIAN 

 Motion by Clark, seconded by Vancil to approve the employment of Michael Nielson as a District Groundskeeper/Custodian as presented per the WCATS contract and pending completion of all pre-employment requirements. Roll call: Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye. Motion carried. 

2021-2022 EXEMPT STAFF SALARIES 

Motion by Clark, seconded by Vancil to approve the Exempt Staff Salaries for 2021 2022 as presented. Roll call: Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye. Motion carried. 

J. KIRBY -3 YR CONTRACT

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve a three-year contract for Jason Kirby as West Central High School Principal/Head Football Coach as presented. Roll call: Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye. Motion carried. 

K. LAFARY -3 YR CONTRACT

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to approve a three-year contract for Kathy Lafary as West Central Elementary Principal as presented. Roll call: Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye. Motion carried. 

M. NELSON -1-YR CONTRACT

Motion by Clark, seconded by Vancil to approve a one-year contract for Mallory Nelson as West Central District Special Education Coordinator/Psychologist as presented. Roll call: Vancil, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye. Motion carried. 

P. MARKEY -EXTENTION AMEND TO CONTRACT

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve an extension and amendment to Paula  & Markey's contract as District Superintendent through June 30, 2022 as presented. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye. Motion carried. 

BUS DRIVER RETENTION BONUS 

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Vancil to approve a Retention Bonus of $1,000 to drivers who return in the 2021-2022 school year, a Retention Bonus of $500 to drivers who return in the 2022-2023 school year, and a Retention Bonus of $500 to drivers who return in the 2023-2024 school year as presented. Roll call: Schaley, aye; Vancil, aye; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye. Motion carried. 

BUS DRIVER SIGN ON BONUS 

Motion by Arnold, seconded by Bigger to approve a Sign On Bonus of $1,000 to new drivers in the 2021-2022 school year, a Retention Bonus of $500 to drivers who return in the 2022-2023 school year, and a Retention Bonus of $500 to drivers who retur 2023-2024 school year as presented. Roll call: Vancil, 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 regularly scheduled meeting will be Wednesday, FOT July 21, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the North Campus Library. 

ADJOURNMENT 

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to adjourn at 7:56 p.m. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried. 

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