Quincy Reporter

West Central Community Unit School District #235 Board of Education met Sept. 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

ROLL CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR FY23 DISTRICT BUDGET 

The meeting was called to order by President Schaley at 5:30 p.m. in the Elementary Cafeteria. The following board members answered roll call: Arnold, Bigger, Clark, Lenahan, Schaley, and Vancil. Lumbeck was absent. President Schaley declared a quorum present. Also present were Superintendent Day, J. Shultz, K. Lafary, J. Peters, J. Zaiser, and new staff members.

COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC REGARDING FY22 DISTRICT BUDGET 

President Schaley asked the members of the audience if there were any comments or questions regarding the district's FY23 budget. There were no questions to come from the audience.

ADJOURN THE PUBLIC HEARING 

President Schaley declared the budget hearing adjourned at 5:31 p.m. Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark. On roll call the following members voted aye: Arnold, Bigger, Clark, Lenahan, Schaley, Vancil. 6-0 Motion carried.

ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING

RECONVENED 

The Board reconvened at 6:00 p.m. in the elementary cafeteria. The following Board members were present: Arnold, Bigger, Clark, Lenahan, Lumbeck, Schaley, and Vancil. President Schaley declared a quorum present. Also present were Superintendent Day, J. Shultz, K. Lafary, J. Kirby, S. Ryner, J. Peters, J. Hennings B. Kreps, and N. Cole.

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

GOOD NEWS ITEMS 

Under good news items the following items were highlighted:

We were award $1000 to both the Middle School and High School Athletic Departments through a Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation Grant. We appreciate our continued partnership with the Farm Bureau and their sponsorship for Safety Day and Ag Day for our elementary students. We appreciate the continued support from the Stronghurst Lion's Club who provides vision screening for our early childhood screenings. Our middle school collected over 300 cans to donate to the FOCC. Our middle school softball team won their regional and their sectional, at the time of the meeting they were preparing for their state qualifying competitions. Lisa Lox has been awarded the IESA Distinguished Service Award for all of her hard work and dedication to the Speech program and competitions. Ethan Nichols has a 9th place finish at the LTC Golf Meet.

• Our FFA Livestock team finished 3rd out of 94 teams at their recent competition, with many individuals placing. Fishers Market donated water for our middle school softball team to take with the state tournament. Our football team is currently 4-0 and playing well.

APPROVE AGENDA 

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

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC 

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

CONSENT AGENDA

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

• The minutes of the regular meeting of August 17, 2022;

• Closed session minutes of August 17, 2022;

• The payment of all bills;

• The West Central Elementary School, West Central Middle School and West Central High School activity accounts for August 2022;

• The Treasurer’s Report for August 2022;

• Resignation of MS Football Coach Ryan Muegge; Resignation of 6th Grade Girls' Basketball Coach Tyler Klossing;

• Approval of CASA Emergency Leave MOU with WCATS; Accepted a $5000 donation from the Twomey Family;

• Approval of payment of $442.60 to Andrew Crause for a partial track stipend for the 2021-2022 school year; Approved the agreement to use the Tombstone Bowl in Monmouth as the WCHS Bowling Team facility; Approved changing names on the WCMS Activity Account and Imprest Account to remove Joe Peters and add Sara Ryner.

• Approved the Delabar CTE Intergovernmental Agreement. On roll call the following members voted aye: Arnold, Bigger, Clark, Lenahan, Schaley, Vancil, and Lumbeck. 7-0 Motion carried.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

The Board reviewed the Sixth Day Enrollment Report. The Sixth Day enrollment for the District Pre-K through 12th grade is 741.

Superintendent Day discussed with the Board that the FY23 ISBE School Maintenance Grant. This is a $50,000 matching grant that the District can apply for 2022. We will start looking into appropriate projects to consider that will meet the requirements. Ideas that were discussed, WCHS Greenhouse, WCHS PA System, WCES Awning at Drop Off Door, and WCES Tire Chips for the playground. Superintendent Day will bring this back to the Board in October for approval.

A brief discussion was held on the need for tire chips for the elementary playground was held and we are currently looking into funding opportunities for this project.

No FOIA Request this month.

Brian Kreps, WC Transportation Director provided the Board with a brief update on our transportation needs and concerns within the District.

REPORTS

The Board reviewed and heard reports from the Building Principals K. Lafary, S. Ryner, and J. Kirby. District Technology Coordinator Jeremy Hennings and from J. Zaiser, District Athletic Director.

The Administrator and Teacher Salary Report and Benefit Report for the 2021-2022 school year was presented. This is an annual requirement from ISBE and will be posted on our district website.

ACTION ITEMS 

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to approve the purchase of microphones for the the High School Gym. On roll call the following members voted aye: Clark, Lenahan, Lumbeck, Schaley, Vancil, Arnold and Bigger. 7-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Lumbeck, seconded by Bigger to approve the FY23 District Budget as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Lenahan, Lumbeck, Schaley, Vancil, Arnold, Bigger, and Clark. 7-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the WCES School-Wide Title I Plan as  presented. Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Lenahan to approve the WCMS School-Wide Title I Plan as presented. Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Lenahan to approve the WCHS FFA to attend the FFA National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN October 26-28, 2022, as presented. 

Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion carried.

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to approve the Administrative Leave with WCATS as presented for the 2022-2023 school year. Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Lenahan to approve the West Central Anaphylaxis Policy and Press Policy 7:285 as presented. Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion carried.

No action taken on Community Eligibility Program.

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to approve the changes to the 2022-2023 Student

HANDBOOK CHANGES 

Handbook regarding Elementary Art Grades. Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion carried.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 

Board members were asked to contact Superintendent Day with any future agenda items. Board Member Lumbeck would like to add fieldwork to the football field as a discussion item.

CLOSED SESSION

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to adjourn to closed meeting pursuant of the Illinois Open Meetings Act - 5ILCS 120/2 (2)(16) at 6:29 p.m. to discuss the following subjects: A. Personnel - 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. Negotiations - 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; C. Litigation – Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion carried.

The Board took a short break and reconvened in the District Office conference room at 7:06 p.m. On roll call the following members voted aye: Arnold, Bigger, Clark, Lenahan, Lumbeck, Schaley, and Vancil. 7-0 Motion Carried.

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Lumbeck to return to open session at 8:09 p.m. On Roll call the following members voted aye: Arnold, Bigger, Clark, Lenahan, Lumbeck, Schaley, and Vancil. 7-0 Motion Carried.

The Board took a short break and reconvened in the West Central Elementary Cafeteria at 8:11 p.m. On roll call the following members voted aye: Schaley, Vancil, Arnold, Bigger, Clark, Lenahan, and Lumbeck. 7-0 Motion carried.

OVERLOAD PAY 

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Vancil to approve an overload pay for the 2022 -2023 school year at a rate of 1/7th of each individual salary, per the WCATS Agreement, as presented. Robert Frank, Adam Boyle, Cody Eaton, Mike Holloran, and Danna Cory (In place of her previously approved overload). On roll call the following members voted aye: Vancil, Arnold, Bigger, Clark, Lenahan, Lumbeck and Schaley. 7-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve an overload pay for Amy Olson for the 2022 -2023 school year at a rate of 1/7th of her salary, in agreement with WCATS. On roll call the following members voted aye: Arnold, Bigger, Clark, Lenahan, Lumbeck, Schaley, and Vancil. 7-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve an overload pay for Tom Williams for the 2022 -2023 school year at a rate of 1/7th of the base salary, per the WCATS agreement. On roll call the following members voted aye: Bigger, Clark, Lenahan, Lumbeck, Schaley, Vancil, and Arnold. 7-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the employment of Pam Moore as a long-term substitute, working 34 days as a Middle School Band Teacher and that she receives the Middle School Instrumental Stipend during the 2022 -2023 school year. On roll call the following members voted aye: Clark, Lenahan, Lumbeck, Schaley, Vancil, Arnold, and Bigger. 7-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Arnold, seconded by Clark to approve the paying Danna Cory the High School Instrumental Stipend for the 2022- 2023 school year. On roll call the following members voted aye: Lenahan, Lumbeck, Schaley, Vancil, Arnold, Bigger, and Clark. 7-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the following WCES After School Homework Assistance tutors at the rate of $20 per hour for the 2022-2023 school year: Stacie Anderson, Dylan Brooks, Jacque Clark, Trisha Forquer, Loren Fox, Rhonna Hand, Michelle Johnson, Bonita Johnson, Kara Keating, Laura Lewis, Jesse Molyneux, Julie Ricketts, Teresa Russell, Karri Wallace, Jessica Winters, Amy Wolf, and Jalynne Young. On roll call the following members voted aye: Lumbeck, Schaley, Vancil, Arnold, Bigger, Clark, and Lenahan. 7-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to approve the following WCES RtI Team members and pay them a stipend of $1,000 each for the 2022-2023 school year. Judy Kelly, Laura Lewis, and Kristi Lumbeck (will not be receiving stipend due to retirement incentive). On roll call the following members voted aye: Schaley, Vancil, Arnold, Bigger, Clark, Lenahan, and Lumbeck. 7-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the following SIP Team members and | SIP TEAMS pay them a stipend of $1,000 each for the 2022-2023 school year: WCES – Jenny Ford, Emily Klossing, Laura Lewis, Kristi Lumbeck (will not be receiving stipend due to retirement incentive), Julie Ricketts, Patricia Thompson, and Jessica Winters. WCMS – Natalie Ensminger, Byron Helt, Danna Cory, Tammy Slater, Lisa Miller, Lisa Lox, Kendrah Ruebush, and Heather Davis. WCHS – Jackie Biggs, Adam Boyle, Cody Eaton, Robert Fleming, Tiffany Ouellette, and Thomas Williams. On roll call the following members voted aye: Vancil, Arnold, Bigger, Clark, Lenahan, Lumbeck, and Schaley. 7-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Vancil to approve the employment of Colton Smith as the Middle School Football Coach as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Arnold, Bigger, Clark, Lenahan, Lumbeck, Schaley, and Vancil. 7-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Vancil to approve the employment of Chris Root as Middle School Football Assistant Coach as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Bigger, Clark, Lenahan, Lumbeck, Schaley, Vancil, and Arnold. 7-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Vancil to approve the employment of Ross Parcel as the High School Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Clark, Lenahan, Lumbeck, Schaley, Vancil, Arnold, and Bigger. 7-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the employment of Stephanie Allaman - as Rotating Senior Class Sponsor as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Lenahan, Lumbeck, Schaley, Vancil, Arnold, Bigger, and Clark. 7-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to approve the employment of Phil Perzee as Rotating Sophomore Class Sponsor as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Lumbeck, Schaley, Vancil, Arnold, Bigger, Clark, and Lenahan. 7-0 Motion carried.

Motion Bigger, seconded Lenahan to approve the employment of Ross Parcel as Rotating Freshman Class Sponsor as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Schaley, Vancil, Arnold, Bigger, Clark, Lenahan, and Lumbeck. 7-0 Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT 

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion carried.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ir_gsXSqLsjIjbEvHdQWdwtvVsZ6Jnp2PZe2VnLX4Do/edit