Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438 Board of Education met Jan 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Members Present Members Absent
Helen Brown via Zoom Bill Stevenson
Tasha Bunting
Eric Johnson
Mary Ludwig
Marcie Rich
Brandon Sancken
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President, Eric Johnson. Roll call was answered as indicated, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Others present included Superintendent, Mr. Gary Doughan.
Public Recognition (Strategic Priority #6: Community Engagement and Communication)
a) Comments from Public/Employees
There were no comments from the public
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda that includes the following: (Strategic Priority #3:
Finances that Support Student Learning)
a) Minutes from the December 13th, 2022 meeting
Motioned by Brown and Seconded by Bunting
Aye: Sancken, Bunting, Brown and Johnson
Abstain: Ludwig and Rich
Motion carried 4-2
b) Payroll, Bills and Financials for the month of December 2022
Motioned by Sancken and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Rich, Sancken, Bunting, Ludwig, Johnson and Brown
Motion carried 6-0
c) Approve Treasurer’s Report for December 2022
Motioned by Rich and Seconded by Bunting
Aye: Rich, Brown, Ludwig, Johnson, Sancken and Bunting
Motion carried 6-0
Superintendent’s Report
● Reviewed SY 24 School Calendar
● Currently waiting on a bid for the parking lot repairs
● Discussed the possibility of A/C in the gym and multipurpose room
● Followed up on the student presentation from last month to possibly open windows to let more natural light in on the multipurpose room
● Considered to possibly update the paint on the glazed tile
● Complimented Miss Ricketts for doing a very nice job on the school Christmas program
● Open Enrollment renewals for dental and vision will be in February with the effective date of March 1, 2023. The next enrollment date will then be September 1, 2024
● The Basketball Winter Classic concludes tonight, Tuesday, January 10, 2023
● Girls Volleyball is going strong
● Boys Basketball will be finishing up the season soon
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
● Mr. McDermaid is not present for the meeting due to his attendance at the Winter Classic.
Action Items
a) Approve SY 24 School Calendar
Motioned by Brown and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Sancken, Bunting, Brown, Johnson, Rich and Ludwig
Motion carried 6-0
b) Approve Dental and Vision Renewals
Motioned by Rich and Seconded by Bunting
Aye: Bunting, Johnson, Ludwig, Brown, Rich and Sancken
Motion carried 6-0
Old Business
a) Board Christmas dinner date, location, and time is set for Friday, March 3, 2023
New Business
a) First read of Policy updates
i) 2:30: School District Elections
ii) 2:100: Board Member Conflict of Interest
iii) 2:105: Ethics and Gift Ban
iv) 2:210: Organizational School Board Meeting
v) 2:265: Title IX Sexual harassment Grievance Procedure
vi) 4:10: Fiscal and Business Management
vii) 4:140: Waiver of Student Fees
viii) 4:165: Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors
ix) 5:20: Workplace Harassment Prohibited
x) 5:120: Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest
xi) 5:220: Substitute Teachers
xii) 5:250: Leaves of Absence
xiii) 5:280: Duties and Qualifications
xiv) 5:320: Evaluations
xv) 5:330: Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves
xvi) 6:15: School Accountability
xvii) 6:220: Bring Your Own Technology Program; Responsible Use and Conduct
xviii) 6:250: Community Resource Persons and Volunteers
xix) 6:255: Assemblies and Ceremonies
xx) 6:260: Complaints about Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs
xxi) 7:50: School Admissions and Student Transfers to and from Non-District Schools
xxii) 7:70: Attendance and Truancy
xxiii) 7:190: Student Behavior
xxiv) 7:250: Student Support Services
xxv) 7:290: Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention
xxvi) 7:340: Student Records
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)
Motioned by Rich and Seconded by Brown to adjourn to closed session at 7:40 p.m.
Aye: Rich, Brown, Ludwig, Johnson, Sancken and Bunting
Motion Carried 6-0
Motion to Return to Open Session
Motioned by Bunting and Seconded by Rich to return to open session at 7:50 p.m.
Aye: Sancken, Bunting, Brown, Johnson, Rich and Ludwig
Motion Carried 6-0
Adjournment
Motioned by Sancken and Seconded by Rich to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Aye: Bunting, Johnson, Ludwig, Brown, Rich and Sancken
Motion Carried 6-0
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