Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438 Board of Education met March 8.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by President, Eric Johnson. Roll call was answered as indicated, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Others present included Superintendent Mr. Gary Doughan, Teacher Cynthia Palen and School Counselor Julie Sancken.
Public Recognition
None
School Counselor Julie Sancken presented her job responsibilities. Julie visits with 18 students individually. She visits every classroom at least once a month. Julie talked about starting up a breakfast club for the girls. She has joined the ROE Emotional Social Hub. Julie discussed the Google Certification training.
Motion to approve/consent agenda from February 8, 2022 meeting:
a) Minutes from the February 8, 2022 meeting:
Motioned by Ludwig and Seconded by Brown
Aye: Ludwig, Rich, Sancken, Bunting, Brown, Johnson
Motion carried 6-0
b) Payroll, Bills and Financials for the month of February 2022
Motioned by Sancken and Seconded by Rich
Aye: Rich, Sancken, Bunting, Brown, Ludwig, Johnson
Motion carried 6-0
Superintendent’s Report
● Invoice for the Roof on the Baseball Shed was paid this month
● Spring Field Trips may be scheduled
● Families are reaching out to enroll students now that masks are no longer required
● IAR Testing will be after Spring Break
● Looking to add more cameras in the Gym. The current cameras record pictures only and not audio. Will get an additional quote.
● No major Covid issues have occurred but Covid testing is still available
● Google Certification Training. 30 hours of professional development. Six staff members are taking the training course
● ESSER III Grant has been approved
● Elementary Position Posting will go live Wednesday, March 9, 2022
● Currently have 3 general music/band applicants for interviews
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
● Presented by Superintendent Gary Doughan due to Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Michael McDermaid attending volleyball regionals
● Reviewed the great job Michael McDermaid does at handling discipline procedures
● The boys breakfast club program is going well
● Revisited Julie Sancken’s topic of starting a breakfast club for the girls
● Discussed online programs to get a GED
● Would like more student interaction with other schools due to the transition of students from Saunemin Elementary to Pontiac Township High School and Dwight Township High School
● Illinois State University is offering grant money for tutoring and will also pay for mileage
Action Items
a) Approve Retirement request for Karen Froelich
Moved by Bunting and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Rich, Sancken, Bunting, Brown, Ludwig and Johnson
Motion carried 6-0
b) Approve FMLA request for Miranda Stipp
Moved by Sancken and Seconded by Brown
Aye: Sancken, Bunting, Brown, Ludwig, Rich and Johnson
Motion carried 6-0
c) Approve Lawn Care Quote for Eggenberger Lawn Service
Moved by Rich and Seconded by Sancken
Aye: Brown, Ludwig, Rich, Sancken, Bunting and Johnson
Motion carried 6-0
d) Approve Track Coach as Danielle Donley
Moved by Bunting and Seconded by Brown
Aye: Brown, Ludwig, Rich, Sancken, Bunting and Johnson
Motion carried 6-0
e) Approve Tenure Status for Grace McEathron and Miranda Stipp
Moved by Sancken and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Ludwig, Rich, Sancken, Bunting, Brown and Johnson
Motion carried 6-0
f) Approve 4th year probationary status for Michelle Studholme and Bailey Zeedyk
Moved by Brown and Seconded by Rich
Aye: Rich, Sancken, Bunting, Brown, Ludwig and Johnson
Motion carried 6-0
g) Approve 3rd year probationary status for Tiffani Tipton
Moved by Sancken and Seconded by Bunting
Aye: Rich, Sancken, Bunting, Brown, Ludwig and Johnson
Motion carried 6-0
h) Approve 2nd year probationary status for Julie Sancken
Moved by Rich and Seconded by Brown
Aye: Bunting, Brown, Ludwig, Rich and Johnson
Abstain: Sancken
Motion carried 5-1
Approve 2nd year probationary status for Kayce Zimmerman and Amber Christensen
Moved by Brown and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Brown, Ludwig, Rich, Sancken, Bunting and Johnson
Motion carried 6-0
Old Business
None
New Business
None
Motion to Adjourn to Closed Session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, collective negotiating matters or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees, student disciplinary cases.5 ILCS 120/2 (c),(1),(2)
Moved by Sancken and Seconded by Bunting to adjourn to closed session at 8:00 p.m.
Aye: Brown, Ludwig, Rich, Sancken, Bunting and Johnson
Motion carried 6-0
Motion to Return to Open Session
Moved by Sancken and Seconded by Brown at 8:55 pm.
Aye: Ludwig, Rich, Sancken, Bunting, Brown and Johnson
Motion carried 6-0
Adjournment
Moved by Sancken and Seconded by Bunting to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 p.m.
Aye: Rich, Sancken, Bunting, Brown, Ludwig and Johnson
Motion Carried 6-0
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