Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438 Board of Education met May 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Members Present Members Absent
Helen Brown Eric Johnson
Tasha Bunting Brandon Sancken
Mary Ludwig Bill Stevenson
Marcie Rich
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Vice President, Marcie Rich. Roll call was answered as indicated, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Others present included Superintendent Mr. Gary Doughan, Assistant Principal Michael McDermaid and Harrison Zimmerman along with his father.
Public Recognition
Boy Scout, Harrison Zimmerman, from Chenoa gave a presentation on making picnic tables. The tables would be 6 foot long and 30 inches high made with pressure treated wood. The Boy Scouts will build and transport each table. The estimated average cost of each picnic table will range between $150-$170. If the school is interested Harrison would like the school to donate half the cost and if the paperwork goes through he’s hoping for a Fall delivery.
Motion to approve/consent agenda from April 12, 2022 meeting:
a) Minutes from the April 12, 2022 meeting
Motioned by Brown and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Ludwig, Rich, Bunting and Brown
Motion carried 4-0
b) Payroll, Bills and Financials for the month of April 2022
Motioned by Bunting and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Rich, Bunting, Ludwig and Brown
Motion carried 4-0
c) Approve Treasurer’s Report for April 2022
Motioned by Brown and Seconded by Bunting
Aye: Rich, Brown, Ludwig and Bunting
Motion carried 4-0
Superintendent’s Report
● Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl for making it to Sectionals. They won the first two rounds and lost in the third round
● Discussed some current and future summer projects: parking lot repairs, paint the stairwell, paint some classrooms, replace lights, tile in the west classrooms, replace the playground fence
● Reviewed the Balance Sheet Summary by Fund
● Graduation will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. The ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Saunemin Grade School Gym. Board Members Tasha Bunting and Mary Ludwig have volunteered to attend
● Discussed the consideration to move the Medical Insurance renewal date to September 1st each year
● Discussed LCSSU payments. The board has suggested they vote prior to approving large payments
● Reviewed the options of a Solar Energy proposal, the board is not interested
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 Bunting and Seconded by Brown to adjourn to closed session at 7:55 p.m. Aye: Rich, Brown, Ludwig and Bunting
Motion carried 4-0
Motion to Return to Open Session
Moved by Ludwig and Seconded by Brown at 8:24p.m.
Aye: Bunting, Brown, Rich, and Ludwig
Motion carried 4-0
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
● Track and Field two students from Odell advanced to State
● Inflatable Day will be at the end of the school year
● End of the school year raffles will be given for positive behavior
Action Items
a) Approve all closed session minutes remained sealed
Moved by Ludwig and Seconded by Brown
Aye: Bunting, Brown, Rich, and Ludwig
Motion carried 4-0
b) Approve all closed session recordings from FY 17, FY 18, FY 19 and FY 20 be destroyed Moved by Brown and Seconded by Bunting
Aye: Bunting, Ludwig, Brown and Rich
Motion carried 4-0
c) Approve employment of Caitlyn Ricketts as Music Teacher
Moved by Bunting and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Brown, Ludwig, Rich, and Bunting
Motion carried 4-0
d) Approve employment of Samantha Small as 2nd Grade Teacher
Moved by Brown and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Brown, Ludwig, Rich, and Bunting
Motion carried 4-0
e) Approve employment of Madyson DiNardi as 5th Grade Teacher
Moved by Bunting and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Brown, Ludwig, Rich, and Bunting
Motion carried 4-0
f) Approve resignation of Danny Irish
Moved by Brown and Seconded by Bunting
Aye: Ludwig, Rich, Bunting and Brown
Motion carried 4-0
g) Approve Abraham Masonry for tuckpointing work
Moved by Brown and Seconded by Bunting
Aye: Rich, Bunting, Ludwig and Brown
Motion carried 4-0
h) Approve Summer Maintenance Crew of Vic Johns, Alan Arnolts, Rick Patarozzi and Tyson Cramer
Moved by Bunting and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Rich, Brown, Ludwig, and Bunting
Motion carried 4-0
i) Approve Tuition Reimbursement for Brittany Masching
Moved by Brown and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Bunting, Brown, Rich, and Ludwig
Motion carried 4-0
j) Approve Athletic Coops with Odell for Track, Girls’ Basketball, and Softball
Moved by Bunting and Seconded by Brown
Aye: Bunting, Ludwig, Brown, and Rich
Motion carried 4-0
k) Approve increase for all non-certified staff 4%
Moved by Ludwig and Seconded by Brown
Aye: Brown, Ludwig, Rich, and Bunting
Motion carried 4-0
l) Approve increase for Assistant Principal 4%
Moved by Brown and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Ludwig, Rich, Bunting and Brown
Motion carried 4-0
m) Approve increase for Superintendent/Principal 4%
Moved by Bunting and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Rich, Bunting, Ludwig, and Brown
Motion carried 4-0
Old Business
None
New Business
a) Joint Annual Conference registration opens on June 6th.
Adjournment
Moved by Brown and Seconded by Ludwig to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
Aye: Bunting, Ludwig, Brown, and Rich
Motion Carried 4-0
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