Quincy Reporter

Central School District #3 Board of Education met Nov. 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Jason Ippensen, Board President, called the Regular Meeting of Central School District #3 Board of Education, Adams County, to order at 6:30 p.m. at the Central High School Auditorium. Roll Call verified that there was a quorum of the Board. 

Following the prayer and pledge, President Ippensen asked if there were any questions and/or comments from the public. 

Steve Moore shared information on Critical Race Theory. 

Val Flynn from Zumbahlen, Eyth, Surratt, Foote & Flynn presented the 2020-2021 District Audit. She made recommendations and reported the district is in good financial state with a perfect 4.0 recognition status, 

Motion was made by Member Kestner, seconded by Member Hildebrand, to approve the Annual Financial Report. (Doc. Reg. #5700) 

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Ippensen, Hamilton, Kestner, Fessler, Hildebrand, Marlow 

Nay: None 

Absent: Cooley Motion Carried. 

President Ippensen asked if there were any questions and/or comments from the public pursuant to state statute. 

Nikki Buehler and Ed Johnson voiced their concerns about the masks mandate. With no further comments, the meeting continued. 

Motion was made by Member Fessler, seconded by Member Marlow, to accept the superintendent's recommendation to approve the current agenda. 

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Ippensen, Hamilton, Kestner, Fessler, Hildebrand, Marlow 

Nay: None 

Absent: Cooley Motion Carried. 

Consent Agenda 

Motion was made by Member Hamilton, seconded by Member Marlow, to accept the superintendent's recommendation to approve the consent agenda as presented: 

October 20, 2021, Board Minutes 

Approval of November Bills (Doc. Reg. #5701) 

Treasurer's Report (Doc. Reg. #5702) 

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Ippensen, Hamilton, Kestner, Fessler, Hildebrand, Marlow 

Nay: None 

Absent: Cooley Motion Carried. 

Committee Brief Action Items 

FINANCE: 

Motion was made by Member Fessler, seconded by Member Kestner, to place the 2021 proposed Tax Levy on display. (Doc. Reg. #5703) 

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Ippensen, Hamilton, Kestner, Fessler, Hildebrand, Marlow 

Nay: None 

Absent: Cooley Motion Carried. 

There will be a Truth in Taxation Hearing on December 15th at 6:30 p.m. 

CURRICULUM: 

The curriculum committee met on November 5th. Items of discussion: 

IAR discrepancies 

> LEG Grant awards $3,968.87 

– Thanks Panther Pride 

> JH - after school tutoring 

→ CMS - Science Binders 

→ CES - assessments for new curriculum 

• The next meeting will be February 10th. 

BUILDING: 

Motion was made by Member Kestner, seconded by Member Fessler, to let bids for repaving the parking lot at Central Middle School. (Doc. Reg. #5704) 

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Ippensen, Hamilton, Kestner, Fessler, Hildebrand, Marlow 

Nay: None 

Absent: Cooley Motion Carried. 

POLICY: 

• Next month there will be a large packet from PRESS Policy. 

Old Business 

Haley Cramer was acknowledged for being selected as the November Senior of the month. Amanda Shoopman was acknowledged for all her hard work in organizing our Veteran's Day events: The team video chat with Central Graduate Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Lummer, the American Flags sponsorships with donations going to the Great River Honor Flight and serving 30 veterans desserts during the Pies for Patriots Event. 

New Business 

Motion was made by Member Marlow, seconded by Member Hamilton, to approve the proposal of a Junior 

High Cross Country Team. (Doc. Reg. #5705) 

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Ippensen, Hamilton, Kestner, Fessler, Hildebrand, Marlow 

Nay: None 

Absent: Cooley Motion Carried. 

Motion was made by Member Hildebrand, seconded by Member Kestner, to approve a Central Trap Shooting team. (Doc. Reg. #5706) 

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Ippensen, Hamilton, Kestner, Fessler, Hildebrand, Marlow 

Nay: None 

Absent: Cooley Motion Carried. 

Superintendent Communication 

Active Shooter Drill at CJHS/CHS with ACSD December meeting - non-tenured teacher reports from principals Christmas Hams for staff will be distributed December 15th ESSER III update – there was discussion on the wrestling room/multi-purpose room addition. Hopefully we will be seeking bids starting in December. A copy of the blueprints was given to the board members to look over. (Doc. Reg. #5707) 

Administrative Building Reports (Doc. Reg. # 5708) 

Principals presented their building reports. Thanksgiving Break November 24-26 The annual Christmas Concert is December 11th in the old high school gym. This year the band boosters are hosting a meal before the concert and various fundraising activities for the Band/Chorus programs. They will hold a spaghetti supper at 5:30 and begin the concert at 7:00. 

EXECUTIVE SESSION: 

Motion was made by Member Hildebrand, seconded by Member Hamilton, to go into Executive Session at 8:00 p.m. 

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Ippensen, Hamilton, Kestner, Fessler, Hildebrand, Marlow 

Absent: Cooley Motion Carried. 

Motion was made by Member Hamilton, seconded by Member Fessler, to return to Open Session at 8:53 p.m. 

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Ippensen, Hamilton, Kestner, Fessler, Hildebrand, Marlow 

Nay: None 

Absent: Cooley Motion Carried. 

Motion was made by Member Kestner, seconded by Member Hildebrand, to adopt the personnel addendum as presented. (Doc. Reg. #5709) 

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Ippensen, Hamilton, Kestner, Fessler, Hildebrand, Marlow 

Nay: None 

Absent: Cooley Motion Carried. 

PERSONNEL ADDENDUM 

Release of Staff 

Resignation of Staff 

Employment of Staff: 

Request for Leave: 

Reassignment of Staff: 

Adjournment 

Motion was made by Member Hamilton, seconded by Member Marlow, to accept the recommendation to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 p.m. 

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Ippensen, Hamilton, Kestner, Fessler, Hildebrand, Marlow 

Nay: None 

Absent: Cooley Motion Carried. 

There being no further business to come before the Board of Education, President Ippensen declared the meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.

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