McLean County Times

Le Roy Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Dec. 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Truth in Taxation Hearing

A. Call to Order

President Kevin Daugherty called the Truth in Taxation Hearing of the Board of Education of to order at 7:01 p.m. in the Administrative Board Room at 805 North Barnett Street, LeRoy.

B. Roll Call

Present were Kevin Daugherty, Andy Johnson, Melinda Mayfield, and Bob Spratt. Tracey Holoch, Bryon Owens, and Jennifer Tarr were absent.

C. Presentation of the Tax Levy

Mr. Baughman presented the FY2026 Tax Levy to the Board of Education.

D. Hear Public Comment to the Board.

None.

E. Adjournment.

A motion was made by Bob Spratt, seconded by Andy Johnson, to adjourn the Tax Levy Hearing at 7:09 p.m. 4 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

Regular Board Meeting

A. Call to Order

President Kevin Daugherty called the regular meeting of the Board of Education to order at 7:10 p.m. in the Administrative Board Room at 805 N. Barnett St., LeRoy.

B. Roll Call

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

C. Approve Minutes of the November 11, 2024 Regular Meeting.

A motion was made by Melinda Mayfield, seconded by Bob Spratt, to agree to approve the minutes of the November 11, 2024 as submitted. 4 yeas 0 nays 3 absent. Motion carried.

D. Approve Consent Agenda

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

Payroll for November, 2024 in the amount of $403,941.53 plus board contributions as follows:

$9,640.87 to Internal Revenue Service for FICA;

$8,132.46 Internal Revenue Service for Medicare;

$43,359.28 to Blue Cross Blue Shield for major medical insurance;

$36,371.02 to Teachers' Retirement System for 9.0% employer contributions;

$2,349.95 to Teachers' Retirement System for .58% employer contributions;

$2,713.35 to Teachers' Health Insurance System for .92% employer contributions; and

$9,300.87 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for 9.67% support staff retirement.

Treasurer's Report as of November 30, 2024

Reimbursement of the Imprest Fund in the amount of $2,528.50.

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

Yeas: Kevin Daugherty, Andy Johnson, Melinda Mayfield, Bob Spratt

Nays:

Absent: Tracey Holoch, Bryon Owens, Jennifer Tarr

E. Public Comment to the Board

None.

F. Comments from Visitors to the Board.

None.

G. Academic Spotlight.

The Administrators gave a report to the Board on their first semester reflections in their buildings.

H. Administrative Reports.

Clarifying Questions

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

2. Mr. Steve Reschke:

3. Mrs. Kelsey Winterland

4. Mr. Jeff Baughman:

K. Old Business.

1. A motion was made by Bob Spratt, seconded by Andy Johnson, to approve the Tax Levy for the 2025-26 school year as submitted. 4 yeas 0 nays 3 absent. Motion carried.

Yeas: Kevin Daugherty, Andy Johnson, Melinda Mayfield, Bob Spratt Nays:

Absent: Tracey Holoch, Bryon Owens, Jennifer Tarr

2. A motion was made by Bob Spratt, seconded by Andy Johnson, to approve the IASB Policy Update Issue 116 as submitted. 4 yeas 0 nays 3 absent. Motion carried.

J. New Business.

1. A motion was made by Andy Johnson, seconded by Melinda Mayfield, to approve the Resolution directing the Regional Superintendent of Schools for the County of McLean, Illinois, to certify to the election authorities of said County the question of imposing a retailers' occupation tax and a service occupation tax to be used exclusively for the school facility purposes, school resource officers, and mental health professionals, for submission to the electors of said County at the consolidated election to be held on the 1st day of April, 2025. 4 yeas 0 nays 3 absent. Motion carried.

Yeas: Kevin Daugherty, Andy Johnson, Melinda Mayfield, Bob Spratt

Nays:

Absent: Tracey Holoch, Bryon Owens, Jennifer Tarr

A motion was made by Bob Spratt, seconded by Melinda Mayfield, to agree to approve the fuel bid for 2025. 4 yeas 0 nays 3 absent. Motion carried.

Yeas: Kevin Daugherty, Andy Johnson, Melinda Mayfield, Bob Spratt

Nays:

Absent: Tracey Holoch, Bryon Owens, Jennifer Tarr

Discussed recommendations for policy amendments for PRESS Update 117 as proposed by IASB (1st reading).

K. Enter Executive Session.

1. A motion was made by Melinda Mayfield, seconded by Andy Johnson, to agree to enter into executive session at 7:39 p.m. 4 yeas 0 nays 3 absent. Motion carried.

2. A motion was made by Melinda Mayfield, seconded by Andy Johnson, to return to open session at 8:12 p.m. 4 yeas 0 nays 3 absent. Motion carried.

L. Discuss, Consider, and Approve Personnel and Employee Contractual Issues.

None.

M. Adjournment.

A motion was made by Melinda Mayfield, seconded by Bob Spratt, to agree to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m. 4 yeas 0 nays 3 absent. Motion carried.

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