Heyworth Community Unit School District 4 Board met Feb. 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Members present
Phil Stielow, Carrie Bangert, Kelli Rewerts, Terri Kopp, Russ Maas
1. Opening of Meeting
1.1 Call to Order
Vice President Bangert called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in room #310 in the District Office.
1.2 Roll Call
Present were Bangert, Rewerts, Maas, Kopp, and Stielow. Members Justin Johnsen and Matt Troha were absent. Superintendent Lisa Taylor, Principal April Hicklin, Special Education Administrator Josi Jacobs, Technology Director Ryan Hahn, and Recording Secretary Dorothy Ahlenius were also present. Others in attendance at the start of the meeting were Robyn Ax, Jonathan Evers, Wendy Hadden, Courtney Hohulin, Mary Vandiver, Josh Verbarg, and Melissa Wilmert.
1.3 Board Discussion Items
Return to Learn Update - Superintendent Taylor reviewed the changes to the revised Return to Learn Plan.
Buildings & Grounds Committee - Member Rewerts reported their committee discussed the demolition of the former District Office residence located across from the elementary school. The utility terrain vehicle (UTV) that was destroyed in the flood at Centennial Park last summer needs to be replaced; a new one will be ordered soon. The District was awarded a $50,000 School Maintenance Project Grant that will be used to replace a portion of the junior high heating and air conditioning systems. Health & Life Safety Funds will be used to pay the District's portion of the project.
Curriculum & Technology Committee - Member Stielow reported Superintendent Taylor presented the administrative annual report on student performance. There was interest and discussion in gathering some post-graduate data from students. Member Stielow is working with the alumni group in an effort to obtain data. It was reported work is being completed by teachers and the curriculum coordinator to update health education materials to be in compliance with the state law.
Finance Committee - Member Maas mentioned there was a review of how the grant funds are being used this school year; they looked at an updated report showing unpaid fees at this time of year compared to prior years and noted improvements; and a few small changes were made as part of the amended budget for fiscal year 2021-2022.
Board Development and Community Engagement Committee - Member Stielow said they discussed a summary of what Athletic Director Albaugh will be presenting to the Board at a future meeting. An overview was presented on what has been accomplished in regards to video scoreboards, digital content, and scoreboard sponsorships. They reviewed the recommended school calendar for 2022-2023 which included suggested changes by the Union.
Personnel and Policy Committee - Member Bangert reported they discussed proposed changes to the 2022-2023 student handbook.
1.4 Correspondence
None.
1.5 Public Comments
Josh Verbarg expressed concerns about the possible close contacts in the updated Return to Learn plan.
2. Old Business
2.1 Changes to Board Policy - PRESS Plus #108
Motion to approve the changes to board policies as presented.
Motion by Phil Stielow, second by Terri Kopp.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Phil Stielow, Carrie Bangert, Kelli Rewerts, Terri Kopp, and Russ Maas
2.2 Revised Return to Learn Plan
Motion to approve the changes to the District plan as presented.
Motion by Russ Maas, second by Kelli Rewerts.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Phil Stielow, Carrie Bangert, Kelli Rewerts, Terri Kopp, and Russ Maas
3. New Business
3.1 Annual Report on Student Performance
Superintendent Taylor provided the annual report on student performance and a summary of the District's report cards, noting there are some gaps due to not testing and at-home learning.
3.2 Tentative Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2022
Motion to accept the Tentative Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2022 as presented.
Motion by Russ Maas, second by Phil Stielow.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Phil Stielow, Carrie Bangert, Kelli Rewerts, Terri Kopp, and Russ Maas
3.3 2022-2023 Student Handbook
Motion to approve the 2022-2023 Student Handbook as presented.
Motion by Kelli Rewerts, second by Terri Kopp.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Phil Stielow, Carrie Bangert, Kelli Rewerts, Terri Kopp, and Russ Maas
3.4 2022-2023 Proposed School Calendar
Motion to approve the calendar for the 2022-2023 school year as presented.
Motion by Phil Stielow, second by Russ Maas.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Phil Stielow, Carrie Bangert, Kelli Rewerts, Terri Kopp, and Russ Maas
3.5 Administrator Sick Leave
Motion to grant 77 days of excess sick leave to an administrator due to catastrophic illness.
Motion by Russ Maas, second by Kelli Rewerts.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Phil Stielow, Carrie Bangert, Kelli Rewerts, Terri Kopp, and Russ Maas
3.6 Demolition of Unit Office Residence
Motion to approve the demolition of the unit office residence located at 522 E. Main Street in Heyworth.
Motion by Terri Kopp, second by Phil Stielow.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Phil Stielow, Carrie Bangert, Kelli Rewerts, Terri Kopp, and Russ Maas
4. Consent Items
4.1 Approval of Consent Items
Motion to approve all items of the Consent Agenda as follows:
Regular Board Meeting Minutes from January 19, 2022
Closed Session Minutes from January 19, 2022
Building and Grounds Committee Meeting Minutes from February 9, 2022
Curriculum & Technology Committee Meeting Minutes from February 10, 2022
Finance Committee Minutes from February 9, 2022
Personnel & Policy Committee Minutes from February 9, 2022
Personnel & Policy Committee Closed Session Minutes from February 9, 2022
Board Development & Community Engagement Committee Minutes from February 10, 2022
Health/Life Safety Amendments
FOIA- Nathan Mihelich
FOIA - Chris Mills
FOIA - Chris Mills
Monthly Bills
Monthly Revenue Report
Monthly Expenditure Report
Monthly Treasurer's Report - January 2022
Establishment of Time and Place of Regular Meetings
Motion by Kelli Rewerts, second by Russ Maas.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Phil Stielow, Carrie Bangert, Kelli Rewerts, Terri Kopp, and Russ Maas
5. Closed Executive Session
5.1 Adjourn to Closed Executive Session
Motion to adjourn to Closed Executive Session at 6:45 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body.
Motion by Russ Maas, second by Phil Stielow.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Phil Stielow, Carrie Bangert, Kelli Rewerts, Terri Kopp, and Russ Maas
5.2 Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employees
5.3 Reconvene to Open Session
Motion to reconvene to Open Session at 6:52 p.m..
Motion by Terri Kopp, second by Phil Stielow.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Phil Stielow, Carrie Bangert, Kelli Rewerts, Terri Kopp, and Russ Maas
6. Action Items from Closed Executive Session
6.1 Personnel Addendum
Motion to approve the Personnel Addendum as presented.
Motion by Terri Kopp, second by Russ Maas.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Phil Stielow, Carrie Bangert, Kelli Rewerts, Terri Kopp, and Russ Maas
7. Adjournment
7.1 Adjourn the Meeting
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:54 p.m.
Motion by Carrie Bangert, second by Kelli Rewerts.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yes: Phil Stielow, Carrie Bangert, Kelli Rewerts, Terri Kopp, and Russ Maas
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