McLean County Times

Le Roy Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met March 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

A. all 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, Bryon Owens, and Bob Spratt. Superintendent Jeff Baughman was also present. Administrators Nicole Gaddis, Kelsey Winterland, and Steve Reschke were also in attendance. Board members Andy Johnson, Melinda Mayfield, and Administrator Erin Conn were absent.

C. Approve Minutes of the February 10, 2025 Regular Meeting.

A motion was made by Bob Spratt, seconded by Tracey Holoch, to agree to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2025 regular meeting as presented. 4 yeas O nays. Motion carried.

D. Approve Consent Agenda

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

Payroll for February, 2025 in the amount of $417,513.88 plus board contributions as follows:

$10,369.24 to Internal Revenue Service for FICA;

$8,260.11 Internal Revenue Service for Medicare;

$41,992.66 to Blue Cross Blue Shield for major medical insurance;

$36,315.84 to Teachers' Retirement System for 9.0% employer contributions,

$2,344.45 to Teachers' Retirement System for .58% employer contributions;

$2,716.95 to Teachers' Health Insurance System for .92% employer contributions; and

$9,164.44 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for 9.67% support staff retirement.

Treasurer's Report as of February 28, 2025.

Reimbursement of the Imprest Fund in the amount of $3,805.05.

The activity account reconciliation for the Elementary Activity Account for February, 2025 is attached. The activity account reconciliation for the Jr./Sr. High School for February, 2025 is attached.

Yeas: Kevin Daugherty, Tracey Holoch, Bryon Owens, Bob Spratt

Nays:

Absent: Andy Johnson, Melinda Mayfield

E. Public Comment to the Board

None.

F. Comments from Visitors to the Board.

None.

G. Academic Spotlight.

Pattie Tate and Kyle Gutterridge, teachers, and Krista Builta, paraprofessional, all with the LeRoy Preparatory Academy, gave a presentation to the Board of Education on happenings going on at LPA.

H.Administrative Reports.

Clarifying Questions

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

2. Mr. Steve Reschke:

3. Mrs. Kelsey Winterland

4. Mr. Jeff Baughman:

Old Business.

1. Discussion was held regarding the upcoming County Schools Facility Tax question that will be on the ballot on the April 1st election.

2. A motion was made by Bryon Owens, seconded by Tracey Holoch, to approve the CSFT Resolution as submitted. 4 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

3. A motion was made by Bryon Owens, seconded by Bob Spratt, to approve the Fee Schedule for the 2025-26 school year as submitted. 4 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

4. A motion was made by Tracey Holoch, seconded by Bryon Owens, to agree to approve the School Board Meeting Schedule for the 2025-26 school year as submitted. 4 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

J. New Business.

1. A motion was made by Bryon Owens, seconded by Bob Spratt, to agree to approve the contract with Twin City Energy Services as exclusive broker for the purchasing of our electricity and gas needs as submitted. 4 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

Yeas: Kevin Daugherty, Tracey Holoch, Bryon Owens, Bob SprattNays:

Absent: Andy Johnson, Melinda Mayfield

2. Discussion was held regarding the summer facilities budget.

3. A motion was made by Bryon Owens, seconded by Tracey Holoch, to appoint Superintendent Baughman to prepare the budget for FY2025-26. 4 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

4. A motion was made by Bryon Owens, seconded by Tracey Holoch, to agree to approve the renewal of the district's membership in the Illinois High School Association. 3 yeas 1 nay. Motion carried.

K. Enter Executive Session.

1. A motion was made by Tracey Holoch, seconded by Bryon Owens, to agree to enter into executive session at 7:50 p.m. 4 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

2. A motion was made by Bryon Owens, seconded by Bob Spratt, to return to open session at 8:16 p.m. 4 yeas O nays. Motion carried.

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

1. A motion was made by Bryon Owens, seconded by Bob Spratt, to agree to accept the resignation of Shelby Hamilton as Jr. High School Cheerleading Coach as submitted. 4 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

2. A motion was made by Tracey Holoch, seconded by Bryon Owens, to agree to accept the resignation of Katie Gerber as a District Special Education Teacher as submitted. 4 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

M. Adjournment.

A motion was made by Bryon Owens, seconded by Tracey Holoch, to agree to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m. 4 yeas 0 nays. Motion carried.

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