Mrs. Marcie Rich / Board Member | Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438
Mrs. Marcie Rich / Board Member | Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438
Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438 Board of Education met May 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Members Present Members Absent
Helen Brown (zoom)
Tasha Bunting
Josh Coffey
Eric Johnson
Mary Ludwig
Marcie Rich
Brandon Sancken
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, Teachers; Cynthia Palen and Brittany Masching and Parents of a Student, Justin and Michelle Burkhardt.
Public Recognition (Strategic Priority #6: Community Engagement and Communication)
a) Comments from Public/Employees
Justin and Michelle Burkhardt had some concerns that were discussed in the Closed Session.
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 Ludwig and Seconded by Bunting to adjourn to closed session at 7:04 p.m. Aye: Rich, Brown, Ludwig, Johnson, Sancken, Bunting and Coffey
Motion carried 7-0
Motion to Return to Open Session at 8:47 p.m.
Motioned by Coffey and Seconded by Rich
Aye: Sancken, Bunting, Brown, Johnson, Coffey, Rich and Ludwig
Motion carried 7-0
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda that includes the following: (Strategic Priority #3: Finances that Support Student Learning)
a) Minutes from the April 9th, 2024 meeting
Motioned by Sancken and Seconded by Coffey
Aye: Ludwig, Coffey, Rich, Sancken, Bunting, Brown and Johnson
Motion carried 7-0
b) Payroll, Bills and Financials for the month of April 2024
Motioned by Rich and Seconded by Bunting
Aye: Coffey, Rich, Sancken, Bunting, Ludwig, Johnson and Brown
Motion carried 7-0
c) Approve Treasurer’s Report for April 2024
Motioned by Ludwig and Seconded by Sancken
Aye: Rich, Brown, Ludwig, Johnson, Sancken, Bunting and Coffey
Motion carried 7-0
Superintendent’s Report
● Reviewed the Durham Electric quote to update the lights in the gymnasium, multipurpose room and hallways.
● Discussed the Heart Technologies quote for new cameras throughout the building and phones in the classrooms. Will also receive a TriCom quote as well.
● Discussed moving two Money Market accounts into CD’s.
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
● The month of May has been busy with field trips and our upcoming Graduation.
● Students have been earning good behavior tickets for the PBIS Raffles.
● We had a good track season. 7th Grader, Danny Horton competed in the 200 meter race at the state track meet and placed 2nd at state!
● Athletics are all wrapped up for the year.
Action Items
a) Approve Durham Electric to update lighting in the gym, multipurpose room, and hallways.
Motioned by Sancken and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Sancken, Bunting, Brown, Johnson, Coffey, Rich and Ludwig
Motion carried 7-0
b) Approve the movement of money from Money Market accounts ending in 03 and 07 into CDs.
Motioned by Brown and Seconded by Coffey
Aye: Bunting, Johnson, Ludwig, Brown, Coffey, Rich and Sancken
Motion carried 7-0
c) Approve Rachel Washington as Head Volleyball coach for the 24-25 season.
Motioned by Rich and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Brown, Ludwig, Coffey, Rich, Sancken, Bunting and Johnson
Motion carried 7-0
d) Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Saunemin CCSD # 438 and Heartland Head Start for the 24-25 school year.
Motioned by Sancken and Seconded by Bunting
Aye: Ludwig, Coffey, Rich, Sancken, Bunting, Brown and Johnson
Motion carried 7-0
e) Approve giving Mr. Doughan permission to spend and authorize payments of bills from now until tentative budget adoption in August.
Motioned by Bunting and Seconded by Rich
Aye: Coffey, Rich, Sancken, Bunting, Ludwig, Johnson and Brown
Motion carried 7-0
Old Business
None
New Business
a) School Board conference registration opens on June 3rd. Please let me know if you are interested in going this year. Dates for the conference are November 22-24, 2024.
Closed Session
a) Approve Assistant Principal Contract Renewal. FY25 4% pay increase the 1st year and full children's health insurance.
Motioned by Coffey and Seconded by Rich
Aye: Rich, Brown, Ludwig, Johnson, Sancken, Bunting and Coffey
Motion carried 7-0
b) Approve Superintendent/Principal Salary Increase for FY25 to 4%.
Motioned by Sancken and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Sancken, Bunting, Brown, Johnson, Coffey, Rich and Ludwig
Motion carried 7-0
c) Approve Non Certified Salary increase for FY25 to 6%.
Motioned by Bunting and Seconded by Coffey
Aye: Bunting, Johnson, Ludwig, Brown, Coffey, Rich and Sancken
Motion carried 7-0
d) Approve increasing Substitute Teacher Pay. Tabled.
e) Approve increasing Officials pay to $100/night.
Motioned by Sancken and Seconded by Rich
Aye: Ludwig, Coffey, Rich, Sancken, Bunting, Brown and Johnson
Motion carried 7-0
f) Reduction in Force of a non certified staff member, Brenda Reynolds.
Motioned by Rich and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Coffey, Rich, Sancken, Bunting, Ludwig, Johnson and Brown
Motion carried 7-0
Adjournment
Motioned by Coffey and Seconded by Ludwig to adjourn the meeting at 9:06 p.m.
Aye: Bunting, Johnson, Ludwig, Brown, Coffey, Rich and Sancken
Motion Carried 7-0
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