Ms. Mary Ludwig / Board Member | Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438
Ms. Mary Ludwig / Board Member | Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438
Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438 Board of Education met Aug. 12.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Members Present
Tasha Bunting
Derek Chandler
Josh Coffey
Eric Johnson
Mary Ludwig
Evan Rich
Brandon Sancken
Members Absent
None
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Eric Johnson. Roll call was answered as indicated, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Others present included Superintendent, Mr. Gary Doughan, Assistant Principal, Mr. Michael McDermaid, Teacher, Cynthia Palen, Teacher, Lisa Doughan, Solar on Earth Sales Manager, Leo Vecchiarello and Mack & Associates, Lauri Pope, CPA.
Public Recognition (Strategic Priority #6: Community Engagement and Communication)
a) Comments from Public/Employees
There were no comments from the public
b) Leo Vecchiarello Community Solar on Earth presentation
c) Mack & Associates, Lauri Pope, CPA presented the Board of Education with the Annual Financial Report.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda that includes the following: (Strategic Priority #3: Finances that Support Student Learning)
a) Minutes from the June 24th, 2025 meeting
Motioned by Coffey and Seconded by Sancken
Aye: Ludwig, Coffey, Chandler, Sancken, Rich and Johnson
Abstain: Bunting
Motion carried 6-1
b) Payroll, Bills and Financials for the month of June and July 2025
Motioned by Sancken and Seconded by Chandler
Aye: Coffey, Chandler, Sancken, Bunting, Ludwig, Johnson and Rich
Motion carried 7-0
c) Approve Treasurer’s Report for June and July 2025
Motioned by Bunting and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Chandler, Rich, Ludwig, Johnson, Sancken, Bunting and Coffey
Motion carried 7-0
Superintendent’s Report
● Reviewed the FY26 Budget.
● Discussed the remodel projects that took place over the summer.
● The school year will begin on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 with breakfast at Old Route 66 Family Restaurant in Dwight at 8:00am.
● Health Insurance rates increased by 8.98%.
● Paraprofessional, Peyton Cheek, is interested in furthering his education to receive a Bachelors Degree in PE.
● Danny Irish requested for Irish Gymnastics to use the gym on March 22, 2026.
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
● Cross Country has begun and the athletes have a positive attitude.
● This season we have about 15-16 athletes participating in baseball and our first game will be on Wednesday, August 13th.
● Two of our athletes are participating in softball through the co-op program with Odell.
● Students return for the school year on Friday, August 15, 2025. They will begin their day with morning announcements in the gym and around 9:30am they will go to their PBIS Stations.
● On Friday, August 22nd Catton’s Creamery will be set up at the school for our PBIS beginning of the school year ice cream social.
Action Items
a) Approve Facility Request for Irish Gym to use the gym on March 22, 2026.
Motioned by Coffey and Seconded by Bunting
Aye: Sancken, Bunting, Rich, Johnson, Coffey, Chandler and Ludwig
Motion carried 7-0
b) Approve E-Learning renewal for three years.
Motioned by Chandler and Seconded by Rich
Aye: Bunting, Ludwig, Rich and Chandler
Nay: Johnson, Coffey, Sancken
Motion carried 4-3
c) Approve Tentative Budget for FY26.
Motioned by Ludwig and Seconded by Rich
Aye: Rich, Ludwig, Coffey, Chandler, Sancken, Bunting and Johnson
Motion carried 7-0
d) Approve agreement with Solar on Earth for electricity savings.
Tabled
e) Approve the District Audit as presented.
Motioned by Chandler and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Coffey, Chandler, Sancken, Bunting, Ludwig, Johnson and Rich
Motion carried 7-0
f) Approve Health, Dental, and Vision renewals.
Motioned by Coffey and Seconded by Rich
Aye: Chandler, Rich, Ludwig, Johnson, Sancken, Bunting and Coffey
Motion carried 7-0
g) Approve Peyton Cheek as Head Baseball Coach.
Motioned by Chandler and Seconded by Sancken
Aye: Sancken, Bunting, Rich, Johnson, Coffey, Chandler and Ludwig
Motion carried 7-0
h) Approve Craig Swartz as Assistant Baseball Coach.
Motioned by Ludwig and Seconded by Rich
Aye: Bunting, Johnson, Ludwig, Rich, Coffey, Chandler and Sancken
Motion carried 7-0
i) Approve Ryan Reed as Assistant Baseball Coach.
Motioned by Ludwig and Seconded by Bunting
Aye: Rich, Ludwig, Coffey, Chandler, Sancken, Bunting and Johnson
Motion carried 7-0
j) Approve Michael McDermaid as Head Cross Country Coach.
Motioned by Rich and Seconded by Ludwig
Aye: Ludwig, Coffey, Chandler, Sancken, Bunting, Rich and Johnson
Motion carried 7-0
k) Approve Gary Doughan as Assistant Cross Country Coach.
Motioned by Ludwig and Seconded by Chandler
Aye: Coffey, Chandler, Sancken, Bunting, Ludwig, Johnson and Rich
Motion carried 7-0
Old Business
Discussed the upcoming Annual Board Conference in Chicago that takes place in
November.
New Business
None
Closed Session
There will be no need for a closed session
Adjournment
Motioned by Coffey and Seconded by Sancken to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
Aye: Bunting, Johnson, Ludwig, Rich, Coffey, Chandler and Sancken
Motion Carried 7-0
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