McLean County Times

Le Roy Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Jan. 13.

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 at 805 N. Barnett St., LeRoy.

B. Roll Call

Present were Kevin Daugherty, Tracey Holoch, 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 Bryon Owens and Jennifer Tarr were absent.

C. Approve Minutes of the December 9, 2024 Regular Meeting.

A motion was made by Tracey Holoch, seconded by Andy Johnson, to agree to approve the minutes of the December 9, 2024 regular meeting as presented. 5 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

D. Approve Consent Agenda

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

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

$9,466.15 to Internal Revenue Service for FICA;

$8,159.76 Internal Revenue Service for Medicare;

$40,312.62 to Blue Cross Blue Shield for major medical insurance;

$36,957.33 to Teachers' Retirement System for 9.0% employer contributions;

$2,387.73 to Teachers' Retirement System for .58% employer contributions;

$2,752.06 to Teachers' Health Insurance System for .92% employer contributions; and

$9,076.27 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for 9.67% support staff retirement.

Treasurer's Report as of December 31, 2024.

Reimbursement of the Imprest Fund in the amount of $3,371.64.

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

7 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

Yeas: Kevin Daugherty, Tracey Holoch, Andy Johnson, Melinda Mayfield,

Nays:

Absent:

E. Public Comment to the Board

None.

F. Comments from Visitors to the Board.

None.

G. Academic Spotlight.

Mr. Baughman gave an update to the Board on IASA Vision 2030.

H. Administrative Reports.

Clarifying Questions

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

2. Mr. Steve Reschke:

3. Mrs. Kelsey Winterland

4. Mr. Jeff Baughman:

I. Old Business.

1. Discussion was held regarding IASB Policy Update Issue 117 (second reading).

J. New Business.

1. A motion was made by Andy Johnson, seconded by Tracey Holoch, to agree to leave the executive meeting minutes from July 2024 through December 2024 closed. 5 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

2. A motion was made by Melinda Mayfield, seconded by Bob Spratt, to approve the Resolution in Supporting the IASA, IASB, IASBO, IARSS, SCSDD, IAASE, AND AIRSS Vision 2030 Education Improvement Policy. 5 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

3. Discussion was held regarding the FY2025 Budget.

4. A motion was made by Melinda Mayfield, seconded by Andy Johnson, to agree to approve a Contract with Captivate Media & Consulting as submitted. 5 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

K. Enter Executive Session.

1. A motion was made by Tracey Holoch, seconded by Bob Spratt, to agree to enter into executive session at 7:46 p.m. 5 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

2. A motion was made by Bob Spratt, seconded by Tracey Holoch, to return to open session at 8:36 p.m. 5 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

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

1. A motion was made by Tracey Holoch, seconded by Andy Johnson, to approve the employment of Doug Larson as Jr./Sr. High School Assistant Principal as submitted. 5 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

2. A motion as made by Tracey Holoch, seconded by Melinda Mayfield, to agree to approve the maternity leave request of Samantha Fanelli as submitted. 5 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

M, Adjournment.

A motion was made by Andy Johnson, seconded by Melinda Mayfield, to agree to adjourn the meeting at 8:39 p.m. 5 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

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