McLean County Times

Le Roy Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Oct. 21.

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 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Board Room of LeRoy CUSD #2, 805 N. Barnett St., LeRoy, Illinois.

B. Roll Call

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

C. Approval of the September 9, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes.

A motion was made by Jennifer Tarr, seconded by Bryon Owens, to approve the minutes of the September 9, 2024 regular meeting as submitted. 5 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

D. Approve Consent Agenda.

A motion was made by Andy Johnson, seconded by Jennifer Tarr, to approve the consent agenda (payroll, Treasurer's Report, Bills, Imprest Fund and Activity Funds) as submitted.

Payroll for September, 2024 in the amount of $405,187.06 plus board contributions as follows:

$9,437.67 to Internal Revenue Service for FICA;

$8,097.48 Internal Revenue Service for Medicare;

$39,913.86 to Blue Cross Blue Shield for major medical insurance;

$37,298.47 to Teachers' Retirement System for 9.0% employer contributions;

$2,364.85 to Teachers' Retirement System for .58% employer contributions;

$2,698.03 to Teachers' Health Insurance System for .92% employer contributions; and

$8,851.66 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for 9.67% support staff retirement.

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

Yeas: Kevin Daugherty, Andy Johnson, Bryon Owens, Bob Spratt, Jennifer Tarr,

Nays:

Absent:

E. Public Comment to the Board

None.

F. Comments from Visitors to the Board.

Rick Phillips presented the FY24 Annual Financial Report to the Board.

G. Academic Spotlight.

Mr. Baughman presented SY2023-24 Assessment Report to the Board.

H. Administrative Reports.

Clarifying Questions

1. Mrs. Erin Conn/Mrs. Nicole Gaddis: See attached report.

2. Mrs. Kelsey Winterland: See attached report.

3. Mr. Steve Reschke: See attached report.

4. Mr. Jeff Baughman: See attached report.

I. Old Business.

J. New Business.

1. A motion was made by Jennifer Tarr, seconded by Bryon Owens, to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit as prepared and presented by Phillips & Associates, CPA, P.C. 5 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

Yeas: Kevin Daugherty, Andy Johnson, Bryon Owens, Bob Spratt, Jennifer Tarr

Nays: Absent:

2. Discussion was held concerning the preliminary tax levy data for FY2026.

K/ Enter Executive Session.

There was no reason to go into executive session.

L. Adjournment

A motion was made by Bryon Owens, seconded by Bob Spratt, to agree to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m. 5 yeas O nays. Motion carried.

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