McLean County Times

Le Roy Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Oct. 16.

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, Andy Johnson, Melinda Mayfield, Bob Spratt, and Jennifer Tarr. Superintendent Jeff Baughman was also present. Administrators Erin Conn, Nicole Gaddis, Steve Reschke, and Kelsey Winterland were also in attendance.

C. Approval of the September 11, 2023 Waiver Hearing Minutes.

A motion was made by Bob Spratt, seconded by Melinda Mayfield, to agree to approve the minutes of the Waiver Hearing as submitted. 5 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

D. Approval of the September 11, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes.

A motion was made by Jennifer Tarr, seconded by Bob Spratt, to approve minutes of the September 11, 2023 regular meeting as submitted. 5 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

E. Approve Consent Agenda.

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

Payroll for September, 2023 in the amount of $401,309.53 plus board contributions as follows:

$9,585.68 to Internal Revenue Service for FICA;

$8,171.98 Internal Revenue Service for Medicare;

$44,225.51 to Blue Cross Blue Shield for major medical insurance;

$36,732.70 to Teachers' Retirement System for 9.0% employer contributions;

$2,286.07 to Teachers' Retirement System for .58% employer contributions;

$2,749.56 to Teachers' Health Insurance System for .92% employer contributions; and

$9,205.61 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for 9.67% support staff retirement.

Treasurer's Report as of September 30, 2023

Reimbursement of the Imprest Fund in the amount of $4,312.83.

The activity account reconciliation for the Elementary Activity Account for September, 2023 is attached. The activity account reconciliation for the Jr./Sr. High School for September, 2023 is attached.

Yeas: Kevin Daugherty, Andy Johnson, Melinda Mayfield, Bob Spratt, Jennifer Tarr,

Nays:

Absent:

F. Public Comment to the Board

None.

G. Comments from Visitors to the Board.

Rick Phillips presented the FY23 Annual Financial Report to the Board.

H. Academic Spotlight.

Mr. Baughman presented SY2022-23 Assessment Report to the Board.

I. Administrative Reports.

Clarifying Questions

1. Mrs. Erin Conn/Mrs. Nicole Gaddis:

2. Mrs. Kelsey Winterland:

3. Mr. Steve Reschke:

4. Mr. Jeff Baughman: .

J. Old Business.

K. New Business.

1. A motion was made by Jennifer Tarr, seconded by Andy Johnson, to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 Audit as prepared and presented by Phillips & Associates, CPA, P.C. 5 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

Yeas: Kevin Daugherty, Andy Johnson, Melinda Mayfield, Bob Spratt,

Jennifer Tarr

Nays: Absent:

2. Discussion was held concerning the preliminary tax levy data for FY2025.

3. A motion was made by Jennifer Tarr, seconded by Bob Spratt, to agree to approve the bus lease proposal for new route busses for fiscal years 2025 through 2029. 5 yeas 0 nays.

Motion carried.

Yeas: Kevin Daugherty, Andy Johnson, Melinda Mayfield, Bob Spratt, Jennifer Tarr

Nays:

Absent:

L. Enter Executive Session.

1. A motion was made by Andy Johnson, seconded by Jennifer Tarr, to enter into executive session at 7:51 p.m. 5 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

2. A motion was made by Andy Johnson, seconded by Melinda Mayfield, to return to open session at 8:12 p.m. 5 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

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

1. A motion was made by Bob Spratt, seconded by Andy Johnson, to agree to employ Michael Schneider as a District Custodian as submitted. 5 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

2. A motion was made by Bob Spratt, seconded by Jennifer Tarr, to agree to approve the maternity leave request of Hailey Toney as presented. 5 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

3. A motion was made by Jennifer Tarr, seconded by Andy Johnson, to agree to accept the retirement request of Angie Clarke as presented. 5 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

N. Adjournment

A motion was made by Andy Johnson, seconded by Melinda Mayfield, to agree to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 p.m. 5 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

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