Quincy Reporter

West Central Community Unit School District 235 Board of Education met June 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

PUBLIC HEARING FOR FY24 AMENDED BUDGET

The hearing was called to order by President Schaley at 5:45 p.m., in the library. The following board members answered roll call: Bigger, Clark, Gullberg, Schaley and Vancil. Board members Chockley and Higgins were absent.

President Schaley declared a quorum present. Also present were Superintendent Day, Building Administrators: K. Lafary, J. Kirby, and J. Zaiser.

Superintendent Day explained the hearing was a formal step for amending the FY24 Budget. No. members of the public were present to address the Board.

ADJOURNMENT

President Schaley declared the public hearing adjourned at 5:49 p.m. Motion by Bigger, seconded by Gullberg. Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING FOR PAVING WORK

The hearing was called to order by President Schaley at 5:49 p.m., in the Elementary Cafeteria. The following board members answered roll call: Bigger, Clark, Gullberg, Schaley and Vancil. Board members Chockley and Higgins were absent.

President Schaley declared a quorum present. Also present were Superintendent Day, Building Administrators: K. Lafary, J. Kirby, and J. Zaiser.

Superintendent Day explained the hearing was a required step in order to use life safety funds for paving work. No members of the public were present to address the Board.

As part of the 10 year Health Life Safety Survey process, it has been determined that there is a substantial, immediate, and unavoidable threat to the health, safety, and/or welfare of pupils due to disrepair of school sidewalks, playgrounds, parking lots, or school bus turnarounds; currently, there is Health/Life Safety work, HS amendment #31 and MS amendment #37, in progress and the proposed paving work must be completed in conjunction with such work. However, all previous Health/Life Safety projects have been completed and are in compliance.

ADJOURNMENT

President Schaley declared the public hearing adjourned at 5:50 p.m. Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger. Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion carried.

RECONVENED

The Board reconvened for the Regular Board of Education Meeting at 6:00 p.m., in the West Central Library for the Regular Meeting. The following Board members answered roll call: Bigger, Clark, Gullberg, Schaley and Vancil. Board members Chockley and Higgins were absent.

President Schaley declared a quorum present. Also present were Superintendent Day, Building Administrators: K. Lafary, J. Kirby, and J. Zaiser.

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

GOOD NEWS ITEMS

Under good news items the following items were highlighted:

Our Seniors enjoyed the annual Senior Walk by parading down to the elementary where they were welcomed by cheers, posters of congratulations, bubbles and music.

A big thank you to ALL of our staff who made the 2023-2024 school year a success! We hope they enjoy their summer break and can't wait for August to welcome everyone back in the buildings!

Softball All State Players

APPROVE AGENDA

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

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

There were no remarks from the public at this meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA

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

The minutes of the FY24 Paving Work Hearing and Regular Meeting of May 15, 2024;

The minutes of the Closed Session of May 15, 2024;

The payment of all bills and any bills received on or before June 30, 2024;

The activity accounts;

The Treasurer's Report for May 2024;

The approval of Authorization to Spend;

The approval of our Continued Participation with Illinois Association of School Boards.

On roll call the following members voted aye: Gullberg, Schaley, Vancil, Bigger, and Clark. 5-0 Motion carried.

ACTION ITEMS

Motion by Clark, seconded by Gullberg to approve the FY24 Amended Budget as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Schaley, Vancil, Bigger, Clark and Gullberg. 5-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the early graduation request of Emma Campbell, Maddie Garner, Alexia Hall, and Ellie Skiles, pending completion of all graduation requirements as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Vancil, Bigger, Clark, Gullberg, and Schaley. 5-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the employment of Brooke Day as District Bookkeeper as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Bigger, Clark, Gullberg, Schaley, and Vancil. 5-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Gullberg to approve the employment of Brittney Kugler as Middle School Principal, as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Clark, Gullberg, Schaley, Vancil, and Bigger. 5-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the change of signatory names from Karlie Johnson to Brooke Day on the Imprest Account at Midwest Bank of Western Illinois. From Karlie Johnson to Brooke Day on the District Credit Card. From Sara Ryner to Brittney Kugler on the WCMS Imprest Account at Midwest Bank of Western Illinois. From Sara Ryner to Brittney Kugler on the WCMS Activity Account at Bank of Stronghurst. The removal of Nancy Clark and Karlie Johson on the WCHS Imprest Account at Midwest Bank of Western Illinois. On roll call the following members voted aye: Gullberg, Schaley, Vancil, Bigger, and Clark. 5-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Clark, seconded by Bigger to approve the FY25 Consolidated District Plan as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Schaley, Vancil, Bigger, Clark, and Gullberg. 5-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to approve the Board Meeting Dates for the 2024-2025 school year. On roll call the following members voted aye: Vancil, Bigger, Clark, Gullberg, and Schaley. 5-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Bigger, seconded by Clark to approve the negotiated health insurance rates with BCBS, including vision, dental and life insurance plans as presented. On roll call the following members voted aye: Bigger, Clark, Gullberg, Schaley, and Vancil. 5-0 Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Clark seconded by Bigger to temporarily adjourn at 6:17 p.m., and reconvene on June 27, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., in the West Central Library. Majority of Ayes by Voice Vote. Motion carried.

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