Quincy Reporter

Payson Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Feb. 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

Denise Albsmeyer called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Nancy Cromie, district secretary, called roll with the following members present: Denise Albsmeyer, Keith Barry, Russ Board, Danelle Donley and Trista Neisen. Lisa Schwartz was present by phone. Cory Hagerbaumer was absent.

Also present were Donna Veile, Julie Phelan, Greg Buescher, Barb Speckhart and Nancy Cromie.

VISITORS

Diane Germann, Shelley Flesner

TECHNOLOGY REPORT

Barb Speckhart spoke about cyber security training videos that the staff are viewing. Chromebook issues are being resolved.

AD REPORT

Don Miller submitted an update on sports that are currently in season.

CONSENT AGENDA

Barry made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Donley seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Donna Veile gave an update on maintenance issues, CD renewal and insurance information. A tax relief grant was not approved but a maintenance grant was. The 5 Essentials Survey is open for staff and parents.

2024-25 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Neisen made a motion to approve the 2024-25 school calendar. Albsmeyer seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None

ATHLETIC CLUB REQUEST FOR STAGE PADDING CORNER

Donley made a motion to approve the Athletic Club’s request for stage padding corner pieces. Neisen seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL REPORT

Julie Phelan gave a report on student activities. Teachers are using MAP data to guide small group instruction. She shared a slideshow from 6th grade.

SECONDARY PRINCIPAL REPORT

Greg Buescher shared several student accomplishments. A parent committee has been established. A slideshow of student activities was presented.

MOVE TO CLOSED SESSION

Neisen made a motion to move into closed session for the purpose of discussing the employment of personnel, student matters, contracts and other items appropriate for closed session. Barry seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None

Entered into closed session at 7:44 p.m.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

Barry made a motion to return to open session. Albsmeyer seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None

Returned to open session at 8:36 p.m.

PERSONNEL ADDENDUM

Neisen made a motion to approve the personnel addendum. Donley seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None

NON-CERT UNION AGREEMENT

Neisen made a motion to approve the non-cert union agreement. Schwartz seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

There was discussion on the upcoming IASB division meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

Barry made a motion to adjourn. Donley seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Barry, Board, Donley, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None

Meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.

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