McLean County Times

Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438 Board of Education met Jan. 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Members Present 

Josh Coffey 

Mary Ludwig 

Marcie Rich 

Brandon Sancken

Members Absent

Helen Brown

Tasha Bunting

Eric Johnson

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice President Mary Ludwig. Roll call was answered as indicated, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Others present included Superintendent, Mr. Gary Doughan and Assistant Principal, Mr. Michael McDermaid.

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 12th, 2023 meeting

Motioned by Rich and Seconded by Coffey

Aye: Coffey, Rich and Sancken

Abstain: Ludwig

Motion carried 3-1

b) Payroll, Bills and Financials for the month of December 2023

Motioned by Sancken and Seconded by Coffey

Aye: Coffey, Rich, Sancken and Ludwig

Motion carried 4-0

c) Approve Treasurer’s Report for December 2023

Motioned by Sancken and Seconded by Coffey

Aye: Rich, Ludwig, Sancken and Coffey

Motion carried 4-0

Superintendent’s Report

● Reviewed the upcoming job posting for a full time custodian.

● The Christmas Program was on Thursday, December 14, 2023 and it went really well.

● Gutwein Quality Doors installed the Jr High doors during Christmas break.

● The e-learning plan is to do 2 remote learning days and then use emergency days if school is canceled for more than 2 consecutive days.

● Aims Web benchmark begins the week of January 16, 2024.

● Discussed the FY 25 tentative school calendar.

● Talked about possible dates for the board of directors Christmas dinner.

● IAR prep is now and testing is in April 2024. Teachers will see how students performed.

● A new Pre-K student will begin on January 16th. They will go to the school in Flanagan, IL and our district will pay LCSSU for this student.

● Mike Weaver from Pontiac has been working on the new bus contracts.

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

● The Basketball Winter Classic has been going really smooth and it’s been a good tournament.

● Volleyball has started and it’s going very well.

Action Items

a) Approve 2024-2025 school calendar as presented.

Motioned by Coffey and Seconded by Rich

Aye: Sancken, Coffey, Rich and Ludwig

Motion carried 4-0

b) Approve employment of Karissa Trost as paraprofessional.

Motioned by Rich and Seconded by Sancken

Aye: Ludwig, Coffey, Rich and Sancken

Motion carried 4-0

Old Business

None

New Business

a. Board Dinner

b. Policy First Reads

i. 2:20 Powers and Duties of the School Board; Indemnification

ii. 2:120 Board Member Development

iii. 2:200 Types of School Board Meetings

iv. 2:220 School Board Meeting Procedures

v. 4:10 Fiscal and Business Management

vi. 4:30 Revenue and Investments

vii. 4:60 Purchases and Contracts

viii. 4:100 Insurance Management

ix. 4:130 Free and Reduced-Price Food Services

x. 4:160 Environmental Quality of Buildings and Grounds

xi. 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria

xii. 5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal

xiii. 5:210 Resignations

xiv. 5:220 Substitute Teachers

xv. 5:230 Maintaining Student Discipline

xvi. 5:250 Leaves of Absence

xvii. 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves

xviii. 6:10 Educational Philosophy and Objectives

xix. 6:15 School Accountability

xx. 6:50 School Wellness

xxi. 6:60 Curriculum Content

xxii. 6:230 Library Media Program

xxiii. 7:60 Residence

xxiv. 7:160 Student Appearance

xxv. 7:165 School Uniforms

xxvi. 7:190 Student Behavior

xxvii. 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students

xxviii. 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention

xxix. 8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property

Closed Session

There will be no need for a closed session.

Adjournment

Motioned by Coffey and Seconded by Sancken to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m.

Aye: Ludwig, Coffey, Rich and Sancken

Motion Carried 4-0

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