Quincy Reporter

Payson Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Oct. 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

Lisa Schwartz called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Roll was taken with the following members present: Denise Albsmeyer, Russ Board, Danelle Donley, Cory Hagerbaumer, Trista Neisen and Lisa Schwartz. Keith Barry was absent.

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

VISITORS

Diane Germann, Tahnee Bauer, Karrie Wolf, Blake Wolf, Jon Dolbeare, Gary Hagerbaumer, Mark Hickey

PUBLIC

Mark Hickey gave an update on the history trip planned for the summer of 2026.

TECH REPORT

Barb Speckhart shared that several HS devices were in the process of being repaired. Equipment purchased through eRate funding has arrived.

AD REPORT

Lauren Bentzinger submitted a report on the status of current sports.

CONSENT AGENDA

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

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Donna Veile shared an update on the speed sign removal per IDOT. The district report card will be released at the end of the month. The curriculum committee met to discuss new programs, MAP scores and School Improvement Plans.

SALARY AND BENEFITS REPORT

Neisen made a motion to approve the salary and benefits report. Schwartz seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None

EXTENDED BUS LEASE AGREEMENT

Hagerbaumer made a motion to approve extending the bus lease to 3.5 years. Neisen seconded the motion. AYE: Albsmeyer, Board, Donley, Hagerbaumer, Neisen and Schwartz NAY: None

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL REPORT

Julie Phelan talked about Special Persons Day. PBIS hold a weekly grade level drawing for those following the PRIDE expectations. 4th grade took their annual trip to visit the Lincoln sites in Springfield. Upcoming events include parent/teacher conferences, Read Night, and the Veteran’s Day Program. A Kindergarten curriculum update was presented.

SECONDARY PRINCIPAL REPORT

Greg Buescher shared a report about staff trainings, parent/teacher conferences, band and FFA activities. The All School Picnic will be held on the 18th. Instead of grade level competitions, it will now be grouped by Houses. A slideshow was presented with some recent student activities.

MOVE TO CLOSED SESSION

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

Moved into closed session at 7:31 p.m.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

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

Returned to open session at 8:30 p.m.

PERSONNEL ADDENDUM

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

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

There was discussion on the stage curtain and the speed sign.

ADJOURNMENT

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

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

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