McLean County Times

Odell Community Consolidated School District 435 Board met Sept. 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Board Vice-President Kim Verdun called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

PRESENT: Dan Voss, Randy Pagel, Dana Capko, Heidi Legner, and Kim Verdun were present.

ABSENT: Emily Gall and April Slagel were absent.

Also in attendance: Mark Hettmansberger, Superintendent; Sue Francis, Secretary

NOTICES, COMMUNICATIONS OR RECOGNITIONS

FOIA Requests-The district had a FOIA request from McLean County Times for a list of new teachers, list of last year’s retirees, and the school calendar.

Pam Pagel and Kristin Steidinger were in attendance.

CONSENT AGENDA

Items for consideration on this month’s Consent Agenda are as follows:

1) Minutes-Regular Board Meeting Minutes of August 14, 2024

2) Financial Report

3) Lunch Report

4) Transportation Report

5) Activity Report

Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Dan Voss, second by Heidi Legner as presented. Action: Passed.

APPROVAL OF AUGUST BILLS AND PAYROLL

A motion to approve the August bills and payroll was made by Heidi Legner, second by Dana Capko. Roll call, yeas—Dan Voss, Randy Pagel, Dana Capko, Heidi Legner, and Kim Verdun. Action: Passed.

ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS

A motion to accept the resignations of Christy Ahrends-Curriculum Coordinator; Bobbi Morris-7th Grade Volleyball Coach; Tim Burger, Jr.-7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach was made by Dan Voss and second by Heidi Legner. Action: Passed.

APPROVAL OF THE FY 2025 BUDGET

A motion to accept the FY 2025 Budget was made by Heidi Legner and second by Dan Voss. Roll call, yeas- Dan Voss, Randy Pagel, Dana Capko, Heidi Legner, and Kim Verdun. Action: Passed

ACTION TO PERMANENTLY TRANSFER $30,000.00 FROM WORKING CASH FUND TO TRANSPORTATION FUND

A motion to permanently transfer $30,000.00 from working cash to the transportation fund was made by Dana Capko and second by Randy Pagel. Roll call, yeas—Dan Voss, Randy Pagel, Dana Capko, Heidi Legner, and Kim Verdun. Action: Passed.

ACTION TO ABATE $30,000.00 FROM THE WORKING CASH FUND

A motion to approve to abate $30,000.00 from the working cash fund was made by Dan Voss and second by Heidi Legner. Roll Call, yeas—Dan Voss, Randy Pagel, Dana Capko, Heidi Legner, and KimVerdun. Action: Passed.

ACTION TO HIRE CURRICULUM COORDINATOR

A motion to hire Amanda Hall as the Curriculum Coordinator was made by Randy Pagel and second by Dana Capko. Roll Call, yeas-Dan Voss, Randy Pagel, Dana Capko, Heidi Legner, and Kim Verdun. Action: Passed.

APPROVAL OF THE PRESS POLICY UPDATE 115

A motion to approve the PRESS Policy Update 115 was made by Heidi Legner and second by Dan Voss. Upon Voice Vote, the motion carried.

ANNOUNCEMENT AND DISCUSSION

1) Supt. Hettmansberger updated the Board the upcoming board convention.

2) Supt. Hettmansberger discussed with the Board the First Reading of Press Policy Updates Issue 116.

3) Supt. Hettmansberger informed the Board on the upcoming School Board Election. Petitions may be filed November 12-18 at the Livingston County Clerk’s Office

4) Supt. Hettmansberger informed the Board that the Odell High School Class of 1979 requested to tour the building.

5) Supt. Hettmansberger reported to the Board on a possible Maintenance Grant that might be available for the school district.

6) Supt. Hettmansberger thanked all the men and women past and present who serviced in the service for our country.

APPROVAL OF MOTION TO ADJOURN

Motion to adjourn was made by Randy Pagel and second by Heidi Legner. Action: Passed.

Time of adjournment: 651 p.m.

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