Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438 Board of Education met March 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Members Present Members Absent
Helen Brown Marcie Rich
Tasha Bunting
Eric Johnson
Mary Ludwig
Brandon Sancken
Bill Stevenson
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, Assistant Principal, Mr. Michael McDermaid, Teacher, Cynthia Palen, Teacher, Lisa Doughan, and Teacher, Brittany Masching.
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 February 14th, 2023 meeting
Motioned by Brown and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Ludwig, Sancken, Brown and Johnson
Abstain: Stevenson and Bunting
Motion carried 4-2
b) Payroll, Bills and Financials for the month of February 2023
Motioned by Sancken and Seconded by Bunting
Aye: Stevenson, Sancken, Bunting, Ludwig, Johnson and Brown
Motion carried 6-0
c) Approve Treasurer’s Report for February 2023
Motioned by Brown and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Brown, Ludwig, Johnson, Sancken, Bunting and Stevenson
Motion carried 6-0
Superintendent’s Report
● Cameron Palmer received the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce award; he will also be recognized at Graduation for this award.
● Mr. Doughan and Mr. McDermaid will take student nominees to the Illinois Principals breakfast on April 6th. This award will also be recognized at Graduation.
● Graduation Day is scheduled for Wednesday, May 17th at 7:00 p.m.
● The Spring Concert is scheduled for Thursday, April 27th at 6:00 p.m.
● Math and ELA curriculum is ready for renewal. Social Studies and Science curriculum samples were requested.
● The Natural Gas contract expires in June and the Electric contract expires in December. The price increases are higher than expected.
● Eggenberger Lawn Care provided the school with a quote for the next mowing season.
● AR Testing and makeup tests are completed.
● Illinois Science Assessments for grades 5-8 will be completed within the next couple weeks.
● Kirk came and looked at the inside of the windows in the cafeteria. He still needs to look at the outside of the windows prior to submitting a quote.
● Board of Education dinner is scheduled for Saturday, March 25th at 6:30 p.m. in Morris.
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
● Girls volleyball had a nice competitive season and we hope to see a successful season next year as well.
● The track season recently started. We co-op with Odell and St Paul and have
approximately 30 athletes participating in track.
● Considered hiring a personal trainer to come work with the students a couple times per week over the summer.
● Discipline with the students has been good within school hours but there’s been some issues outside of school hours with some students not thriving well.
Action Items
a) Approve Eppels to mill and resurface the parking lot around the gym/fitness center. Motioned by Ludwig and Seconded by Sancken
Aye: Sancken, Bunting, Brown, Johnson, Stevenson and Ludwig
Motion carried 6-0
b) Approve 2nd year probationary status for Madyson DiNardi, Lisa Doughan, Caitlyn Ricketts, and Samantha Small.
Motioned by Brown and Seconded by Bunting
Aye: Bunting, Johnson, Ludwig, Brown, Stevenson and Sancken
Motion carried 6-0
c) Approve 3rd year probationary period status for Amber Christensen and Julie Sancken Motioned by Bunting and Seconded by Brown
Aye: Brown, Ludwig, Stevenson, Bunting and Johnson
Abstain: Sancken
Motion carried 5-1
d) Approve 4th year probationary status for Tiffani Tipton
Motioned by Sancken and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Ludwig, Stevenson, Sancken, Bunting, Brown and Johnson
Motion carried 6-0
e) Approve Tenure status for Michelle Studholme and Bailey Zeedyk.
Motioned by Bunting and Seconded by Brown
Aye: Stevenson, Sancken, Bunting, Ludwig, Johnson and Brown
Motion carried 6-0
f) Approve Eggenberger Lawn Care for mowing at $2600 for the season.
Motioned by Stevenson and Seconded by Sancken
Aye: Brown, Ludwig, Johnson, Sancken, Bunting and Stevenson
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)
Motioned by Brown and Seconded by Ludwig to adjourn to closed session at 7:23 p.m. Aye: Brown, Ludwig, Johnson, Sancken, Bunting and Stevenson
Motion Carried 6-0
Motion to Return to Open Session
Motioned by Brown and Seconded by Bunting to return to open session at 7:55 p.m. Aye: Sancken, Bunting, Brown, Johnson, Stevenson and Ludwig
Motion Carried 6-0
Adjournment
Motioned by Sancken and Seconded by Ludwig to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Aye: Bunting, Johnson, Ludwig, Brown, Stevenson and Sancken
Motion Carried 6-0
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