Pontiac Community Consolidated School District 429 Board met Oct. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call to Order at 7:00 2. Roll Call
The President called the meeting to order and called roll. Upon a roll call being had: There were present: Mrs. Bromley, Mr. Donovan, Mrs. Helms,
Mrs. Shrewsbury There were absent: Mrs. Fox, Mr. Galloway, Mr. Krueger Also present were: Mr. Dukes, Mr. Tim Custis with Gorenz & Associates There were 2 community members in the audience. 3. Warrior of the Month
Due to conflict in schedule, students will be recognized in November.
4. Consent Agenda Items:
Initial Discussion: None
A motion was made by Mr. Donovan and seconded by Mrs. Shrewsbury to approve the Minutes of the September 20, 2018 Special Board Meeting and Regular Board Meeting, Treasurer’s Report, Activity Funds Report, Enrollment Report, Bills Payable and Approve Erasing Closed Session Tapes that are over 18 months old.
Additional Discussion: None
After due consideration thereof, the President put the question and upon a roll call being had, all members present voted as follows:
Ayes: Bromley, Donovan, Helms, Shrewsbury Nays: None
Thereupon, the President declared the motion carried.
5. Informational Items:
a. Administrative Report
a. Superintendent
BOE Conference – Mr. Dukes requested that Board members let him know by Monday if they are able to attend. AASA Digital Consortium – Mr. Dukes attended this conference in Cleveland, OH. He saw a number of ideas that can be implemented in schools. He also saw some things that District 429 is already implementing. Central Roof – Mr. Dukes is beginning to plan for summer work to include repairs to Central roof. Mr. Dukes will have more information for the Board at the November meeting.
b. Principals, Directors
There were no reports.
c. BOE Member Report
Curriculum Committee – Rescheduled to November There were no additional reports.
6. Public Participation:
A. Public Comment
There were no public comments. B. Written Communications
The Board received thank you cards from the following: Kerrine Family, Edna Amm Family, and Patti Muir
7. Action Items:
A. Approve 2018 Audit
Initial Discussion: Mr. Custis provided an overview of District 429 audit. There were no findings and District received a perfect score of 4.0.
A motion was made by Mrs. Helms and seconded by Mrs. Bromley to approve 2018 audit.
Additional Discussion: None
After due consideration thereof, the President put the question and upon roll being had, all members present voted as follows:
Ayes: Bromley, Donovan, Helms, Shrewsbury Nays: None
Thereupon, the President declared the motion carried.
B. Approve LCSSU Technology Agreement
Initial Discussion: LCCSU has requested technology support from District 429. The agreement would be for 1 year. Additional revenue would provide for a salary compensation to Mr. McCabe and increase Mr. Melvin’s hours from 30 to 40.
A motion was made by Mr. Donovan and seconded by Mrs. Shrewsbury to approve LCSSU technology agreement.
Additional Discussion: None
After due consideration thereof, the President put the question and upon roll being had, all members present voted as follows:
Ayes: Bromley, Donovan, Helms, Shrewsbury Nays: None
Thereupon, the President declared the motion carried.
C. Approve Concrete Work at Central
Initial Discussion: Mr. Dukes shared the plans for concrete work at Central School. Work would be done outside east entrance doors. If weather cooperates, work could be done this fall.
A motion was made by Mrs. Bromley and seconded by Mr. Donovan to approve agreement with Opperman Construction for concrete work at Central.
Additional Discussion: None
After due consideration thereof, the President put the question and upon roll being had, all members present voted as follows:
Ayes: Bromley, Donovan, Helms, Shrewsbury Nays: None
Thereupon, the President declared the motion carried.
8. Take action on moving into Closed Session: As per the Open Meet Act
(5 ILCS 120/) the Board will meet in closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of a specific employee according to Section 2, subsection C, #1 of the Open Meeting Act.
Initial Discussion: None
A motion was made by Mr. Donovan and seconded by Mrs. Shrewsbury to meet in closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of a specific employee of the public body at 7:24pm.
After due consideration thereof, the President put the question and upon roll being had, all members present voted as follows:
Ayes: Bromley, Donovan, Helms, Shrewsbury Nays: None
Thereupon, the President declared the motion carried.
Take action to come out of closed session
A motion was made Mrs. Bromley and seconded by Mrs. Shrewsbury to come out of closed session at 7:36pm.
Additional Discussion: None
After due consideration thereof, the President put the question and upon roll being had, all members present voted as follows:
Ayes: Bromley, Donovan, Helms, Shrewsbury Nays: None
Thereupon, the President declared the motion carried.
Take action on approving minutes of the Closed Session
A motion was made by Mrs. Helms and seconded by Mrs. Bromley to approve the minutes of the Closed Session.
After due consideration thereof, the President put the question and upon roll being had, all members present voted as follows:
Ayes: Bromley, Donovan, Helms, Shrewsbury Nays: None
Thereupon, the President declared the motion carried.
9. Action As a Result of Closed Session
a. Approve Personnel Report Initial Discussion: None
A motion was made by Mr. Donovan and seconded by Mrs. Bromley to approve Personnel Report: 1. Employ Alexis Flynn as a bus driver for the 2018‐19 school year.
2. Employ Jane LoPiccalo as a bus monitor for the 2018‐19 school year.
3. Employ Amanda Regnier as extra duty as Washington art club sponsor for the 2018‐19 school year.
4. Employ Terry Hendren as a bus driver for the 2018‐19 school year.
5. Employ Rebecca Dunham as a homebound instructor for the 2018‐19 school year.
Additional Discussion: None
After due consideration thereof, the President put the question and upon roll being had, all members present voted as follows:
Ayes: Bromley, Donovan, Helms, Shrewsbury Nays: None
Thereupon, the President declared the motion carried.
b. Approve Employees’ Contracts
Initial Discussion: None
A motion was made by Mrs. Bromley and seconded by Mr. Donovan to approve Employees’ Contracts:
Additional Discussion: None
After due consideration thereof, the President put the question and upon roll being had, all members present voted as follows:
Ayes: Bromley, Donovan, Helms, Shrewsbury Nays: None
Thereupon, the President declared the motion carried.
9. Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. Donovan and seconded by Mrs. Shrewsbury to adjourn at 7:37pm.
After due consideration thereof, the President put the question and upon roll being had, all members present voted as follows:
Ayes: Donovan, Fox, Galloway, Helms, Shrewsbury Nays: None
Thereupon, the President declared the motion carried.
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