Bloomington School District 87 Board met Sept. 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Ms. Wilma Gleason, Board Secretary, established a quorum
and the following Members were present: Ms. Brigette Beasley, Ms. Elizabeth Fox Anvick, Mrs. Tammy Houtzel, Mr. Charles Irwin, Mr. Mark Wylie, Mrs. Mary Yount, and Mr. Jim Almeda, Board
President.
Present from the administrative staff were Dr. Barry Reilly, Dr. Herschel Hannah, Dr. Diane Wolf, and Dr. Colin Manahan.
Sarah Raymond School of Early Education was highlighted.
Mrs. Danel Harr (Raymond Principal) explained Sarah Raymond’s program, and many Raymond Rookie students, parents, and staff attended and sang the Raymond Rookie Song.
The Board and Administration congratulated the following “For a Better Tomorrow’s” 2018 Why I See You (YICU) students. This program celebrates students’ community service and leadership in McLean County.
Individual Recognition
Alonnah Wallace - BHS
Kamille Harvey - BJHS
Julia Hilt - BHS (Graduated 2018)
Trey Harris - BHS
Crystal Wilson - BHS
Little Free Pantry Team
Sriya Darsi - BHS
Rohan Darsi - BJHS
Little Free Pantry Stockers
Nidhisha Pejathaya - BJHS
Nishanth Pejathaya - Washington
Laasya Karlapudi - Oakland
Oviya Pannerselvam - BJHS
A public hearing was held for the 2018-19 budget. Dr. Manahan explained that since the budget presentation in August, evidence based funding calculations were released with an increase in revenue of $235,173 in the education fund. On the expenditure side of the education fund, salary and benefit costs were adjusted representing an increase of $204,962. The net effect is an increase of $30,211 in revenue in the education fund. In the operations and maintenance, salaries were increased $89,989 with approval of the five-year negotiated agreement. Debt service payments were increased $512,885 due to an inadvertent error in calculating payments as displayed in the tentative budget.
It was moved by Ms. Beasley, seconded by Mrs. Houtzel, that the Board approve the September 12, 2018 Regular Board Minutes. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
It was moved by Ms. Fox Anvick, seconded by Mr. Irwin, that the Board approve the September 12, 2018 Closed Session Board Minutes. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Mr. Almeda attended BHS’ Fine Arts ribbon cutting ceremony. B-N Parents will be handing out promotional information at the BHS Homecoming game Friday evening.
Ms. Beasley attended the BHS Monogram Awards program, Lady Raiders volleyball game, C-Span bus tour appearance at BHS, BHS’ children’s’ play, Little Red Riding Hood, and BHS’ Fine Arts ribbon cutting ceremony.
Ms. Fox Anvick attended BHS’ Fine Arts ribbon cutting ceremony and Washington’s back-to-school picnic.
Mrs. Houtzel met with Mr. Irwin and Dr. Reilly to review the Superintendent’s contract. She attended BHS’ Fine Arts ribbon cutting ceremony.
Mr. Irwin met with Mrs. Houtzel and Dr. Reilly to review the Superintendent’s contract. Mr. Irwin attended BHS’ Fine Arts ribbon cutting ceremony.
Mr. Wylie attended BHS’ Fine Arts ribbon cutting ceremony, girls’ JV golf match, and BHS vs. Normal West football game.
Mrs. Yount BHS Academic Monogram, BHS’ children’s’ play, helped prepare food bags at Sarah Raymond. She reported that BHS’ Promise Council mentor program began. Mrs. Yount thanked Julia Perez for District 87’s social media presence and needs/requests that she posts for the District.
It was moved by Mrs. Houtzel, seconded by Ms. Beasley, that the Board approve the Consent Agenda (Human Resources Report, Bills, FOIA Report). Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye”. Motion carried. (See with Original Minutes, 9-26- 18/1)
Dr. Reilly informed the Board of the following:
He attendedB HS ’Fine Arts ribbon cutting ceremony and appreciated the former Board members who attended.
He gave a tour of BHS’ Fine Arts addition/renovation to former Superintendent, Dr. Robert Nielsen and his wife, Sue. Dr. Nielsen set the district on a course to complete this renovation/addition.
Dr. Reilly encouraged alumni to come to BHS for tours.
Hall of Fame banquet is Thursday, September 27th, in BHS’ new band room.
Home comingf ootball game is Friday, September 28th; dance is Saturday, September 29th.
Three mandated online reports will be posted Thursday, September 27th (FY19 D87 Administrator Salary report; FY19 IMRF salary report; FY18 teacher/administrator salary report).
It was moved by Ms. Fox Anvick, seconded by Mrs. Houtzel, to approve the 2018-19 Budget. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye.” Motion carried. (See with Original Minutes, 9-26-18/2)
It was moved by Mrs. Yount, seconded by Mr. Wiley, to approve the BESP Contract (2018-19 - 2022-23). Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye.” Motion carried. (See with Original Minutes, 9-26-18/3)
It was moved by Mrs. Houtzel, seconded by Mr. Irwin, to approve the Resolution for Board Member Expenses. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye”. Motion carried. (See with Original minutes, 9-26-18/4
It was moved by Ms. Beasley, seconded by Mrs. Yount, to approve the Resolution to Transfer Judge Scott Educational Trust Funds to Education Fund Budget. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye.” Motion carried. (See with Original Minutes, 9-26-18/5)
It was moved by Ms. Fox Anvick, seconded by Ms. Beasley, to approve the Resolution to Transfer Working Cash Funds to Education Fund. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye.” Motion carried. (See with Original Minutes, 9-26-18/6)
It was moved by Mrs. Houtzel, seconded by Ms. Fox Anvick, to approve the YMCA Waves Contract. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye”. Motion carried. (See with Original minutes, 9-26-18)
It was moved by Ms. Beasley, seconded by Ms. Fox Anvick, to approve the Short-Term Substitute Teacher Training Agreement. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye”. Motion carried. (See with Original minutes, 9-26-18/8
Abigail Jones, 1210 Challis Drive, Bloomington, addressed the Board regarding discipline issues at Stevenson Elementary School. Dr. Reilly asked Ms. Jones to speak with him after the meeting to arrange a meeting.
Melanie Johnson, 1219 Gettysburg Drive, Bloomington, addressed the Board regarding discipline issues at Stevenson Elementary School. Dr. Reilly asked Ms. Johnson to speak with him after the meeting to arrange a meeting.
Matt McGowan, BESP President, thanked the Board, bargaining team members and Administration for the contract approved at this meeting.
It was moved by Mr. Wylie, seconded by Ms. Beasley, to move into Closed Session for the purpose of:
The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity; and
Student disciplinary cases
and to adjourn this meeting of the Board of Education. Upon a roll call vote, all Members present voted “Aye.” Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
https://www.boarddocs.com/il/district87/Board.nsf/files/B55GPU44D16C/$file/September%2026%201.pdf
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