Quincy Reporter

West Central Community Unit School District #235 Board of Education met July 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The meeting was called to order by President Schaley 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, absent; Schaley, aye; Vancil, absent. President Schaley declared a quorum present. Also present were Supt. Day, J. Kirby, J. Peters, J. Zaiser, S. Ryner and J. Shultz.

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

GOOD NEWS ITEMS

∙ Mrs. Ouellette received an LBSS Endowment Fund award that will purchase books for our library from the award winning lists – Bluestem Lists (3rd– 5th grade readers) and Lincoln List (9th-12th grade readers). These lists are generated by students and teachers throughout the State of Illinois. We already have the Caudill List books (6th– 8th grade readers) and Mrs. Ouellette will purchase the Monarch List books (K - 2nd grade readers) with library funds. We are excited to encourage reading and engage our students in reading award winning books through our libraries! There will be reading competition and student may have the opportunity to help select books for next year’s award lists.

∙ Middle School Baseball field lights were fixed by Brian Kreps, Brian Sterett, Steve Lumbeck and Todd and Chandra Woodbury.

∙ School grounds look good.

APPROVE AGENDA

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the agenda as presented. Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion Carried.

RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE REQUEST FOR PRESENTATION

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

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the consent agenda including the following items:

∙ The minutes of the regular meeting of June 15, 2022;

∙ The minutes of the Closed Session of June 15, 2022;

∙ The payment of all bills;

∙ The Treasurer’s Report for June 2022;

∙ Approval of Authorization to Spend;

∙ Approval of Integrated Pest Management Policy

∙ Approval of Risk Management Policy;

∙ Approval of Gerling Scholarship Signature Changes.

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

The Board discussed progress on District Summer Work. There have been delays in both the HVAC project at both campuses and the Sewer Work at the North Campus. Due to those delays the HVAC project will not be complete until Summer 2023.

Superintendent Day provided the Board with a summary of the FY22 District Budget.

The Board discussed the possible plans to replace the High School Greenhouse. Superintendent Day is working with the FFA Alumni and both the High School CTE Teachers to get an estimate cost for the project, determine funding and create a timeline for progress.

The New Teacher Academy dates has been set for Tuesday, August 9 and Thursday, August 11, 2022. We currently have 7 new certified teachers that will be invited.

Superintendent Day informed the Board that West Central will be having the 3-year annual review by the Regional Office of Education this school year.

Superintendent Day provided the Board a copy of the summary for the 10-year Life Safety Report from the District Architect. A building and grounds meeting will be set up to review in detail.

Superintendent Day provided the Board with a copy of the procedure for Athletic Event Worker Payment Procedure. Individuals will be paid at the end of the athletic season.

The Board discussed Student Discipline for the 2022-2023 school year and how we can improve for this school year. Plans for Restorative Practices, Mental Health/Trauma training are starting this school year. We will be working to be consistent in expectations, consequences, changing locations for in-school suspension rooms for the Middle School and High School and taking advantage of the RAES Alternative School if needed.

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to approve the West Central High School Graduation date of May 14, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., as presented. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, absent; Schaley, aye; Vancil, absent. Motion carried.

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

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to adjourn to closed meeting pursuant of the Illinois Open Meetings Act - 5ILCS 120/2(2)(16) at 6:38 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. Collective negotiation 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.

E. Litigation.

Roll call: Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion Carried.

The Board took a short break and reconvened in the Unit Office Conference Room at 6:40 p.m. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, absent; Schaley, aye; Vancil, absent.

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Arnold to return to Open Session at 7:23 p.m. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, absent; Vancil, absent; Schaley, aye. Motion carried.

The Board took a short break and reconvened in the elementary cafeteria at 7:25 p.m. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye, Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, absent; Vancil, absent; Schaley, aye.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the resignation of Susan Cangro as WCMS Title Teacher as presented with thanks for her service to the District. Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion Carried.

Motion by Arnold, seconded by Bigger to approve the resignation of Kayla Carnes as WCES Teacher as presented with thanks for her service to the District. Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion Carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the resignation of Gary Denhart WCMS Physical Education Teacher as presented, with thanks for his service to the District. Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion Carried.

Motion by Arnold, seconded by Lenahan to approve the resignation of Anthony Rattin as WCHS Science Teacher as presented, with thanks for his service to the district. Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion Carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the resignation of Sarah Cook as WCES Paraprofessional as presented, with thanks for her service. Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion Carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Arnold to approve the employment of Kimberly Johnson as a WCES Paraprofessional as presented, pending completion of all licensure and pre employment requirements. Roll call: Lumbeck, absent; Vancil, absent; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Schaley, aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to approve the employment of Hallie Eisnnicher as WCES Paraprofessional as presented, pending completion of all pre-employment requirements. Roll call: Vancil, absent; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, absent; Schaley, aye. Motion carried.

Motion Arnold, seconded Lenahan to approve the employment of Jacqueline Clark as WCES Part-time paraprofessional as presented, pending completion of all pre employment requirements. Roll call: Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye, Lumbeck, absent; Vancil, absent; Arnold, aye; Schaley, aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Arnold, seconded by Lenahan to approve the employment of Jesse Molyneux as WCES Part-time Paraprofessional as presented, pending completion of all pre employment requirements. Roll call: Lumbeck, absent; Vancil, absent; Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Schaley, aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the resignation of Scott Swiler as WCMS Assistant Softball Coach as presented, with thanks for his service to the District. Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion Carried.

Motion by Arnold, seconded by Bigger to approve the resignation of Gary Denhart as WCMS Football Coach as presented with that for his service to the District. Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion Carried.

Motion by Arnold, seconded by Lenahan to approve the employment of Ross Parcel as WCMS Boys’ Assistant Baseball Coach as presented, pending completion of all coaching and pre-employment requirements. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, absent; Schaley, aye, Vancil, absent. Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve Bryan Spence as a WCMS Volunteer Baseball Coach as presented, pending completion of all coaching and pre-employment requirements. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, absent; Schaley, aye, Vancil, absent. Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the Resolution to Release Closed Session minutes per Exhibits A and B as presented. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, absent; Schaley, aye, Vancil, absent. Motion carried.

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to approve Jaime Shultz as the Board of Education Recording Secretary at a pay of $250 per month as presented. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Bigger, aye; Clark, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, absent; Schaley, aye, Vancil, absent. Motion carried.

No action was taken on 2022 – 2023 Exempt Staff Salaries List.

FUTURE MEETING DATE

The Board was reminded that the next regular Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. The regular August Board Meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the north campus.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion carried.

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