McLean County Times

Le Roy Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Aug. 19.

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 7:03 p.m. in the Administrative Board Room, 805 North Barnett Street, LeRoy.

Roll Call 

Present were Kevin Daugherty, Tracey Holoch, Melinda Mayfield, Bryon Owens, Bob Spratt, and Jennifer Tarr. Superintendent Jeff Baughman was also present. Administrators Erin Conn, Nicole Gaddis, Kelsey Winterland, and Steve Reschke were also in attendance. Board member Andy Johnson was absent.

C. Approval of the July 15, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.

A motion was made by Tracey Holoch, seconded by Bryon Owens, to agree to approve the minutes of the July 15, 2024 regular meeting as submitted. 6 yeas 0 nays 1 absent. Motion carried.

D. Approval of the July 15, 2024 Tentative Budget Hearing Minutes.

A motion was made by Jennifer Tarr, seconded by Bob Spratt, to agree to approve the minutes of the July 15, 2024 Tentative Budget Hearing as submitted. 6 yeas 0 nays 1 absent. Motion carried.

E. Approve Consent Agenda 

A motion was made by Bob Spratt, seconded by Bryon Owens, to approve the consent agenda (payroll, Treasurer's Report, Bills, Imprest Fund and Activity Funds) as submitted.

Payroll for July, 2024 in the amount of $383,904.81 plus board contributions as follows:

$8,803.47 to Internal Revenue Service for FICA;

$7,755.12 Internal Revenue Service for Medicare;

$37,603.74 to Blue Cross Blue Shield for major medical insurance;

$36,291.41 to Teachers' Retirement System for 9.0% employer contributions;

$2,527.78 to Teachers' Retirement System for .58% employer contributions;

$2,657.12 to Teachers' Health Insurance System for .92% employer contributions; and

$9,061.85 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for 9.67% support staff retirement.

Treasurer's Report as of July 31, 2024.

Reimbursement of the Imprest Fund in the amount of $1,539.07.

The activity account reconciliation for the Elementary Activity Account for July, 2024 is attached. The activity account reconciliation for the Jr./Sr. High School for July, 2024.

6 yeas 0 nays 1 absent. Motion carried.

Public Comment to the Board 

None.

G. Comments from Visitors to the Board. 

None.

H. Academic Spotlight.

No academic spotlights for the summer months.

I. Administrative Reports.

Clarifying Questions

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

2. Mr. Steve Reschke:

3. Mrs. Kelsey Winterland

4. Mr. Jeff Baughman:

J. Old Business.

1. Discussion was held concerning IASB Policy Update Issue 115 (2nd reading).

2. Discussion was held concerning the FY2025 Tentative Budget.

K. New Business.

1. A motion was made by Tracey Holoch, seconded by Bob Spratt, to agree to approve the date for the FY2025 Budget Hearing as September 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Board Room, 805 N. Barnett St., LeRoy. 6 yeas 0 nays 1 absent. Motion carried.

Enter Executive Session. 

1. A motion was made by Bryon Owens, seconded by Jennifer Tarr, to agree to enter into executive session at 8:03 p.m. 6 yeas 0 nays 1 absent. Motion carried.

2. A motion was made by Bryon Owens, seconded by Tracey Holoch, to return to open session at 8:39 p.m. 6 yeas 0 nays 1 absent. Motion carried.

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

1. A motion was made by Bob Spratt, seconded by Holoch, to approve the Health and Hospitalization Benefiage as provided by Clemens and Associates. 6 yeas 0 nays 1 absention carried.

2. A motion was made by Bryon Owens, second Jennifer Tarr, to agree to approve the resignation of Katie Graff as a E Paraprofessional as submitted. 6 yeas 0 nays 1 absent. Motion car

3. A motion was made by Bryon Owens, second Tracey Holoch, to agree to employ Molly White as a 1:1 District professional as: submitted. 6 yeas 0 nays 1 absent. Motion carried

4. A motion was made by Tracey Holoch, second Bryon Owens, to agree to approve the retirement request of Angie Artis a certified teacher at the end of the 2025-26 school year as submitted as 0 nays 1 absent. Motion carried.

5. A motion was made by Jennifer Tarr, seconded Bryon Owens, to agree to approve the retirement request of Mark Edm as a certified teacher at the end of the 2025-26 school year as submit yeas 0 nays 1 absent. I Motion carried.

6. A motion was made by Jennifer Tarr, seconded Bryon Owens, to agree to approve the retirement request of Sherri Mos a certified teacher at: the end of the 2026-27 school year as submitted as 0 nays 1 absent. Motion carried.

7. A motion was made by Tracey Holoch, second Jennifer Tarr, to agree to approve the retirement request of Doug Lars certified teacher at the t end of the 2027-28 school year as submitted. nays1 absent. Motion carried.

N. Adjournment.

A motion was made by Bryon Owens, seconded by Trolach to agree o adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m. 6 yeas 0 nays 1 absention carried.