McLean County Times

LeRoy Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Oct 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

A. Call to Order

President Kevin Daugherty called the regular meeting of the Board of Education of to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Board Room of LeRoy CUSD #2, 805 N. Barnett St., LeRoy, Illinois.

B. Roll Call

Present were Kevin Daugherty, Wendy Dooley, Tracey Holoch, Andy Johnson, Jennifer Tarr, and Bob Spratt. Superintendent Gary Tipsord was also present. Administrators Erin Conn, Jeff Baughman, Steve Reschke, Maggie Baughman, and Kelsey Winterland were also in attendance.

C. Approval of the September 12, 2022 Budget Hearing Minutes.

A motion was made by Tracey Holoch, seconded by Bob Spratt, to agree to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2022 Budget Hearing as submitted. 6 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

D. Approval of the September 12, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes.

A motion was made by Wendy Dooley, seconded by Andy Johnson, to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2022 regular meeting as submitted. 6 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

E. Approve Consent Agenda.

A motion was made by Jennifer Tarr, seconded by Wendy Dooley, to approve the consent agenda (payroll, Treasurer's Report, Bills, Imprest Fund and Activity Funds) as submitted.

Payroll for September, 2022 in the amount of $392.866.98 plus board contributions as follows:

$9,833.20 to Internal Revenue Service for FICA;

$7,952.98 Internal Revenue Service for Medicare;

$31,770.14 to Blue Cross Blue Shield for major medical insurance;

$33,787.97 to Teachers' Retirement System for 9.0% employer contributions;

$2,114.51 to Teachers' Retirement System for .58% employer contributions;

$2,188.87 to Teachers' Health Insurance System for .92% employer contributions; and

$11,723.21 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for 9.67% support staff retirement.

Treasurer's Report as of September 30, 2022.

The activity account reconciliation for the Elementary Activity Account for September, 2022 is attached. The activity account reconciliation for the Jr./Sr. High School for September, 2022 is attached.

Yeas: Kevin Daugherty, Wendy Dooley, Tracey Holoch, Andy Johnson, Bob Spratt, Jennifer Tarr,

Nays:

Absent: Bryon Owens

F. Public Comment to the Board

None.

G. Comments from Visitors to the Board.

Rick Phillips presented the FY22 Annual Financial Report to the Board.

H. Academic Spotlight.

Mr. Tipsord gave a presentation to the Board of Education on their research of Renaissance Learning to be used for district testing.

I. Administrative Reports.

Clarifying Questions

1. Mrs. Erin Conn:

2. Mr. Jeff Baughman:

3. Mr. Steve Reschke:

4. Mrs. Maggie Baughman

5. Mr. Gary Tipsord:

Bryon Owens arrived at the meeting at 7:42 p.m.

J. Old Business.

K. New Business.

1. A motion was made by Jennifer Tarr, seconded by Wendy Dooley, to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Audit as prepared and presented by Phillips & Associates, CPA, P.C. 7 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

Yeas: Kevin Daugherty, Wendy Dooley, Tracey Holoch, Andy Johnson,

Bryon Owens, Bob Spratt, Jennifer Tarr

Nays:

Absent:

2. Discussion was held concerning the preliminary tax levy data for FY2024.

L. Enter Executive Session.

1. A motion was made by Wendy Dooley, seconded by Bryon Owens, to enter into executive session at 8:12 p.m. 7 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

2. A motion was made by Tracey Holoch, seconded by Wendy Dooley, to return to open session at 9:17 p.m. 7 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

M. Discuss, Consider, and Approve Personnel and Employee Contractual Issues.

1. A motion was made by Wendy Dooley, seconded by Bryon Owens, to agree to employ Mary Ochs as a District Paraprofessional as submitted. 7 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

2. A motion was made by Jennifer Tarr, seconded by Andy Johnson, to agree to employ Jackie Whalen as a District Paraprofessional as submitted. 7 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

3. A motion was made by Wendy Dooley, seconded by Bryon Owens, to agree to accept the resignation of Amy Bunn as submitted. 7 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

4. A motion was made by Wendy Dooley, seconded by Jennifer Tarr, to approve the updated list of volunteers and Extra Duty Assignments as submitted. 7 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

Adjournment

A motion was made by Bryon Owens, seconded by Andy Johnson, to agree to adjourn the meeting at 9:19 p.m. 7 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

https://www.leroyk12.org/file/2464/10.11.22.pdf