Quincy Reporter

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

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

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, Bigger, Clark, Lenahan, Lumbeck, and Vancil. Schaley was absent. Vice President Lenahan declared a quorum present. Also present were Superintendent Day, J. Shultz, K. Lafary, J. Peters, S. Ryner, J. Kirby, J. Hennings, M. Nelson, J. Zaiser and D. Covert.

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

GOOD NEWS ITEMS

Under good news items the following items were highlighted:

Middle School Softball Girls won 3rd at IESA State.

Thank you to Smith Trucking for hauling and setting concrete barriers for the preschool playground. Thank you to the WCHS FFA for Ag Day. The Elementary and Middle School Students were able to participate and learned a lot from our FFA Members and other local participants.

Thank you to our District Principals, in recognition of the IPA Illinois Principal's Day on Friday, October 21, 2022.

The middle school collected over 300 can for FOCC. Peyton Link and Mrs. Ryner delivered the items to FOCC and they were thankful to restock their shelves.

APPROVE AGENDA

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Vancil to approve the agenda as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Bigger, Clark, Lenahan, Lumbeck, Vancil, and Arnold. 6-0 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 Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the consent agenda including the following items:

The minutes of the FY23 Budget Hearing, September 21, 2022;

The minutes of the regular meeting of September, 21, 2022;

Closed session minutes of September 21, 2022;

The payment of bills;

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

The Treasurer's Report for September 2022;

Resignation of District Treasurer Deb Cole;

• Resignation of WCHS Softball Coach Scott Swiler;

Resignation of Bus Driver Karissa Kobus;

Resignation of WCMS Boys' Track Coach Heather Davis;

On roll call the following members voted aye: Arnold, Bigger, Clark, Lenahan, Vancil, and Lumbeck. 6-0 Motion carried.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

No FOIA Request this month.

A discussion was held regarding installing vape detectors in the high school bathrooms. Mr. Kirby presented information from an informal survey of students regarding usage of vapes both in and out of school.

Superintendent Day shared her experience with vape detectors. There was also discussion about including the middle school but at this time it was decided to wait. The administration will obtain updated pricing and installation details and place on the agenda for Board action at the November meeting.

Superintendent Day provided a quick update on the Triple I Conference. President Schaley, Mindy Clark, and Sarah Bigger will be attending the conference along with Superintendent Day.

REPORTS

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

ACTION ITEMS

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the Bowling Co-op Agreement with Monmouth Roseville. On roll call the following members voted aye: Lenahan, Lumbeck, Vancil, Arnold, Bigger and Clark. 6-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Arnold, seconded by Vancil to approve the Middle School Athletic Official Pay as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Lumbeck, Vancil, Arnold, Bigger, Clark, and Lenahan. 6-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Vancil to approve the WCHS Greenhouse project as part of the FY23 ISBE Maintenance Grant project. On roll call the following members voted aye: Vancil, Arnold, Bigger, Clark, Lenahan. The following member voted nay: Lumbeck. 5-1 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

There was no closed session.

PERSONNEL ACTION

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the employment of Kim Thompson as WCMS Cheer Coach for the 2022-2023 school year as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Vancil, Arnold, Bigger, Clark, Lenahan, and Lumbeck. 6-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Vancil to approve Tiffany Plate as a volunteer WCMS Cheer Coach for the 2022- 2023 school year as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Clark, Lenahan, Lumbeck, Vancil, Arnold, and Bigger. 6-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve Jim Unruh as a volunteer WCHS Football Coach for the 2022 – 2023 school year as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Lenahan, Vancil, Arnold, Bigger, and Clark. Lumbeck abstained. 5-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to approve the employment of Amy Reathaford as the WCHS Art Club Sponsor as presented for the 2022- 2023 school year as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Vancil, Arnold, Bigger, Clark, Lenahan, and Lumbeck, 6-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to approve the employment of Jena Goff as WCMS 6th Grade Girls' Basketball Coach for the 2022-2023 school year as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Arnold, Bigger, Clark, Lenahan, Lumbeck and Vancil. 6-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to approve Dan Bowman as a volunteer WCHS Girls' Basketball Coach for the 2022-2023 school year as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Bigger, Clark, Lenahan, Lumbek, Vancil, and Arnold. 6-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to approve Mark Baker as a volunteer WCMS Math tutor for the 2022- 2023 school year as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Clark, Lenahan, Lumbeck, Vancil, Arnold, and Bigger. 6-0 Motion carried.

FUTURE MEETING DATE

The Board was reminded that the next regular Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. The regular November Board Meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. and be held in the elementary cafeteria.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to adjourn at 7:17 p.m. Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion carried.

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