Odell Grade School #435 Board of Education met Oct. 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Board Vice- President Megan Henson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
PRESENT: Megan Henson, Kate Noles, Ryan Biernat, Randy Pagel, and Kim Verdun
ABSENT: Emily Gall and Chad Gragert were absent.
Also in attendance: Mark Hettmansberger, Superintendent; Sue Francis, Secretary
NOTICES, COMMUNICATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS
A FOIA request was made by Local Labs requesting information on COVID numbers for positive cases and quarantines.
Kevin Heid, Beth Muller, Lauren Reckard, John Ribordy, and Samantha Woods were in attendance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items for consideration on this month’s Consent Agenda are as follows:
1) Minutes- Budget Hearing Minutes of September 8, 2021
2) Financial Report
3) Lunch Report
4) Transportation Report
5) Sports Boosters’ Report
6) Activity Report
Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Kim Verdun, second by Kate Noles as presented. Action: Passed.
APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER BILLS AND PAYROLL
Motion to approve the September bills and payroll was made by Kate Noles, second by Ryan Biernat. Roll call, yeas- Megan Henson, Kate Noles, Ryan Biernat, Randy Pagel, and Kim Verdun. Action: Passed.
BUSINESS
Motion to approve the resolution providing for the sale and repurchase of the Odell Grade School building and authorizing and directing the execution and delivery of a Sale and Purchase Agreement in connection therewith was made by Randy Pagel and second by Kate Noles. Roll call, yeas—Megan Henson, Kate Noles, Ryan Biernat, Randy Pagel, and Kim Verdun. Action: Passed.
Motion to approve the resolution authorizing and providing for the issue of $516,000.00 Taxable Debt Certificates of the District to repurchase the Odell Grade School Building and providing for the security for and means of payment of the Certificates was made by Kim Verdun and second by Ryan Biernat. Roll Call, yeas—Megan Henson, Kate Noles, Ryan Biernat, Randy Pagel, and Kim Verdun. Action: Passed.
ANNOUNCEMENT AND DISCUSSION
1) Supt. Hettmansberger discussed with the Board the upcoming School Board Convention.
2) Supt. Hettmansberger addressed the Board on the special education program. Supt. Hettmansberger recommended on possibly hiring an additional teacher to this program to help with the high demand.
3) Supt. Hettmansberger informed the Board on the Corn Belt Division Meeting on Thursday, October 28 at the Bloomington High School.
4) Supt. Hettmansberger updated the Board on the repairs and maintenance of Bus 8.
5) The December 8 School Board Meeting will be 7 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MOTION TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING
A. To consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity – 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Motion to adjourn was made by Randy Pagel and second by Kate Noles. Action: Passed. Time of adjournment: 6:38 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Motion to return to open session was made by Randy Pagel and second by Kim Verdun. Action: Passed. The board returned to open session at 7:00 p.m.
ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
No action taken.
APPROVAL OF MOTION TO ADJOURN
Motion to adjourn was made by Randy Pagel and second by Kim Verdun. Action: Passed. Time of adjournment: 7:01 p.m.
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