Odell Community Consolidated School District 435 Board met Dec. 8.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Board President Emily Gall called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Megan Henson, Kate Noles, Randy Pagel, Kim Verdun, and Emily Gall. Ryan Biernat and Chad Gragert arrived at 7:01 p.m.
ABSENT: None
Also in attendance: Mark Hettmansberger, Superintendent and Sue Francis, Secretary
NOTICES, COMMUNICATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS
A FOIA Request was made by Steep Steel requesting if the district had any lease agreements with cell towers on the property.
PUBLIC HEARING ON E-LEARNING DAYS
There were no public comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items for consideration on this month’s Consent Agenda are as follows:
1) Minutes- Regular Board Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2021
2) Executive Board Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2021
3) Financial Report
4) Lunch Report
5) Transportation Report
6) TABS Report
7) Sports Boosters’ Report
8) Activity Report
The Consent agenda was tabled for executive session.
A motion by Randy Pagel and second by Megan Henson to table the Consent Agenda for executive session, Motion carried.
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 Megan Henson and second by Randy Pagel. Action: Passed. Time of adjournment: 7:09 p.m.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Motion to return to open session was made by Kim Verdun and second by Chad Gragert. Action: Passed. The board returned to open session at 7:19 p.m.
ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
No action was taken.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items for consideration on this month’s Consent Agenda are as follows:
1) Minutes- Regular Board Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2021
2) Executive Board Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2021
3) Financial Report
4) Lunch Report
5) Transportation Report
6) TABS Report
7) Sports Boosters’ Report
8) Activity Report
A motion was by Randy Pagel and second by Megan Henson to approve the Consent Agenda. Voice Vote, Action: Passed.
APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER BILLS AND PAYROLL
A motion was made by Chad Gragert and second by Megan Henson to approve the November bills and payroll. The motion carried with yeas—Emily Gall, Chad Gragert, Megan Henson, Kate Noles, Ryan Biernat, Randy Pagel, and Kim Verdun. Action: Passed.
APPROVAL OF THE 2021 TAX LEVY
A motion was made by Megan Henson and second by Kim Verdun to approve the 2021 Tax Levy. The motion carried with, yeas—Emily Gall, Chad Gragert, Megan Henson, Kate Noles, Ryan Biernat, Randy Pagel, and Kim Verdun. Motion: Passed.
APPROVAL OF THE EMPLOYMENT OF A SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
A motion was made by Kate Noles and second by Ryan Biernat to employ Kelly Honegger as a part-time special education teacher. The motion carried with, yeas—Emily Gall, Chad Gragert, Megan Henson, Kate Noles, Ryan Biernat, Randy Pagel, and Kim Verdun. Motion: Passed
APPROVAL OF E-LEARNING PLAN
A motion was made by Chad Gragert and second by Randy Pagel to approve the E-Learning Plan. Voice Vote, Motion: Passed.
ACTION TO SET NUMBER OF SNOW DAYS USED FOR 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
A motion was made Kate Noles and second by Megan Henson to use three snow days for the 2021-2022 school year. Voice Vote, Motion: Passed.
ACTION TO APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIDWEST TRANSIT EQUIPMENT
A motion was made by Megan Henson and second by Kate Noles to approve the 4 year lease agreement in the amount of $17,998.00 with Midwest Transit Equipment. The motion carried with yeas—Emily Gall, Chad Gragert, Megan Henson, Kate Noles, Ryan Biernat, Randy Pagel, and Kim Verdun. Motion: Passed.
ANNOUNCEMENT AND DISCUSSION
1) Supt. Hettmansberger discussed with the Board on the PRESS Policy Update 108.
2) Supt. Hettmansberger discussed with the Board on holding a Spring Retreat.
3) Supt. Hettmansberger updated the Board on the Sales Tax options.
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