Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438 Board of Education met Aug. 8.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Members Present
Tasha Bunting
Helen Brown
Eric Johnson
Mary Ludwig (zoom)
Marcie Rich
Brandon Sancken
Members Absent
Josh Coffey
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, and Teacher, Cynthia Palen.
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 June 13th, 2023 meeting
Motioned by Brown and Seconded by Rich
Aye: Ludwig, Rich, Sancken, Bunting, Brown and Johnson
Motion carried 6-0
b) Payroll, Bills and Financials for the month of June 2023 & July 2023
Motioned by Bunting and Seconded by Brown
Aye: Rich, Sancken, Bunting, Ludwig, Johnson and Brown
Motion carried 6-0
c) Approve Treasurer’s Report for June 2023 & July 2023
Motioned by Rich and Seconded by Bunting
Aye: Rich, Brown, Ludwig, Johnson, Sancken and Bunting
Motion carried 6-0
Superintendent’s Report
● Reviewed the tentative Budget FY 24.
● The Health Insurance effective renewal date is September 1, 2023.
● Group Voluntary Life AD&D has been added as an additional option for employees during the current open enrollment period.
● Mack & Associates came to the school and did our yearly audit on July 27, 2023. They will be at our September 12, 2023 Board Meeting to present our audit results.
● Discussed the bell system quote from Bennett Electric.
● Reviewed the 10 year service A List. The school custodian, David Todino, completed the majority of the work this summer. All of the checklist has to be completed by the end of December.
● Registration was on Thursday, August 3, 2023. We currently have 105 students enrolled.
● The staff will kick off their school year on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Edinger’s in Pontiac for breakfast.
● Open House will be on Monday, August 14, 2023 from 5:30-6:30pm.
● The students first day of school will begin on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
● I am so excited for the kids to begin the new school year.
● Cross County has begun and is off to a great start.
● We hired two new baseball coaches and we’re hoping for at least 5 games. There is a good turnout in players.
Action Items
a) Approve the FY 24 tentative budget.
Motioned by Rich and Seconded by Brown
Aye: Sancken, Bunting, Brown, Johnson, Rich and Ludwig
Motion carried 6-0
b) Approve Bennett Electric to update the intercom system.
Motioned by Sancken and Seconded by Rich
Aye: Bunting, Johnson, Ludwig, Brown, Rich and Sancken
Motion carried 6-0
c) Approve Health Insurance renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois through Gallagher Insurance.
Motioned by Bunting and Seconded by Rich
Aye: Brown, Ludwig, Rich, Sancken, Bunting and Johnson
Motion carried 6-0
d) Approve Resignation of Madyson DiNardi.
Motioned by Sancken and Seconded by Brown
Aye: Ludwig, Rich, Sancken, Bunting, Brown and Johnson.
Motion carried 6-0
e) Approve Resignation of Amber Maxfield.
Motioned by Brown and Seconded by Rich
Aye: Rich, Sancken, Bunting, Ludwig, Johnson and Brown
Motion carried 6-0
f) Approve employment of Rachel Washington as a paraprofessional.
Motioned by Ludwig and Seconded by Bunting
Aye: Rich, Brown, Ludwig, Johnson, Sancken and Bunting
Motion carried 6-0
g) Approve employment of Angela Gaither as a paraprofessional.
Motioned by Brown and Seconded by Sancken
Aye: Sancken, Bunting, Brown, Rich and Ludwig
Abstain: Johnson
Motion carried 5-1
h) Approve employment of Craig Swartz as a baseball coach.
Motioned by Ludwig and Seconded by Brown
Aye: Bunting, Johnson, Ludwig, Brown, Rich and Sancken
Motion carried 6-0
i) Approve employment of Joel Funk as a baseball coach.
Motioned by Brown and Seconded by Rich
Aye: Brown, Ludwig, Rich, Sancken, Bunting and Johnson
Motion carried 6-0
Old Business
● The board members that are interested in attending the School Board Convention have been registered.
● Daniel Irish, owner of Irish’s Gymnastics, is interested in renting the gymnasium for the 2nd year to host a competitive gymnastics meet.
● The school van has over 140,000 miles and needs new tires.
● Will contact TriCom regarding a quote for phones in the classrooms .
● Discuss reviewing a previous quote from TriCom regarding cameras around the building and main hallway.
● Talked about A/C in the gymnasium.
New Business
None
Closed Session
There will be no need for a closed session.
Adjournment
Motioned by Rich and Seconded by Bunting to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
Aye: Bunting, Johnson, Ludwig, Brown, Rich and Sancken
Motion Carried 6-0
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