McLean County Times

McLean County Unit School District 5 Board of Education met March 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

A McLean County Unit District No. 5 Board of Education meeting was held Wednesday, March 20, 2024, beginning at - 6:30pm (Sign up for public comments will be open from 5:15pm - 6:15pm) at the Normal West High School, 501 N Parkside Rd, Normal, IL 61761.

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Members present: Mark Adams, Kentrica Coleman, Jeremy DeHaai, Stan Gozur, Amy Roser, Kelly Pyle. Members absent: Alex Williams.

Also present: Superintendent Dr. Kristen Weikle, Assistant Superintendent Michelle Lamboley, Attorney for the District M. Curt Richardson, Executive Director of Operations Joe Adelman, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dr. Kristal Shelvin, Director of Communications/Community Relations Dayna Brown, and Clerk of the Board Emily Sargent.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. FOCUS ON STUDENTS AND GOOD NEWS REPORTS

A CJHS All-Illinois Junior Band, Owen Myers

Mariana Nicasio, principal of CJHS, introduced the band teacher, Ms. Ogdon who spoke about Owen who was selected as third chair in the trumpet section. They performed this winter at the University of Illinois.

B EJHS Chess Team

Kimberly Martin-Boyd, Principal of EJHS, introduced the Chess Team who won all three state championship titles.

C KJHS Wrestling

Sylvester Davis, Associate Principal of KJHS, introduced the Wrestling team who had many accomplishments at the state level.

D NCHS Boys Basketball

Dr. Adamn Zbrozek, Principal of NCHS, introduced the NCHS Boys Basketball team, the Boys Swim team, and the Wrestling Team. Each of these teams had great accomplishments at the state level.

E NCHS Swimming

F NCHS Wrestling

4. SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS

Weikle started by congratulating the sports tams that were acknowledged at tonight's meeting. She also reminde the public of the 5 essentials survey that went out to families. You can now register your student for the 24-25 school year.

Next week, Unit 5 will be on Spring Break and will return on April 1st. She wished all students, staff, and families a safe Spring Break.

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments.

6. ACTION

A Adopt 2024-2029 Strategic Plan

Weikle provided a quick recap of the process for the creation of the Strategic Plan being presented. She mentioned and thanked each of those that served on the steering committee. DeHaai moved and Roser seconded to Adopt 2024-2029 Strategic Plan

Roll Call: Ayes: Adams, Coleman, DeHaai, Gozur, Roser, Pyle. Nays: None. Motion carried.

B Approve 36 Month Lease Agreement with Clayton Holdings, LLC, for Elementary 1 to 1 and Support Staff Chromebooks

DeHaai moved and Adams seconded to Approve 36 Month Lease Agreement with Clayton Holdings, LLC, for Elementary 1 to 1 and Support Staff Chromebooks

Roll Call: Ayes: Adams, Coleman, DeHaai, Gozur, Roser, Pyle. Nays: None. Motion carried.

P Approve Contract for Consulting Services Between the Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 5, McLean and Woodford Counties, Illinois, and Dr. Sheila Greenwood.

Q Approve Internet Service Provider Contract

R Approve Overnight Trip Requests

DeHaai moved and Gozur seconded to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call: Ayes: Adams, Coleman, DeHaai, Gozur, Roser, Pyle. Nays: None. Motion carried.

9. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS

- Adams discussed some facilities updates and mentioned there will be a facilities meeting on Friday, 3/22/24 at the Unit Office. There will also be a Beyond the Books meeting tomorrow. He praised those involved in the NCWHS Jazz Night. He also congratulated all those recognized at tonight's meeting during the Good News

- Coleman praised all of the students that were recgonized during the Good News reports. She mentioned how nice it was to see the community support our sports teams this season. There will be a policy meeting on April 3rd. She wished all of the students and staff a safe spring break.

- Gozur mentioned the item on the agenda regarding activity buses and how it will help transport students and coaches. He mentioned the mclean county regional planning committee will have a meeting on March 27th. More information can be found online. He congratulated the students recognized tonight and encouraged them to keep up the good work in school as well.

- DeHaai mentioned that there will be work done in the schools over spring break. There are currently around 110 projects to be done over the summer. He thanked Shane Hill for the work he put in in running the Safety table top. He finished by congratulating those recognized at good news tonight and wished everyone a safe spring break.

- Pyle praised those that were recognized during the good news report section of tonight's meeting. She finished by wishing families, students, and staff a

10. ADJOURNMENT

At 7:34 p.m. the Board meeting adjourned.

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