McLean County Times

Le Roy Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Aug. 18.

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, 805 North Barnett Street, LeRoy.

B. Roll Call

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

C. Approval of the July 14, 2025 Tentative Budget Hearing Minutes.

A motion was made by Bryon Owens, seconded by Melinda Mayfield, to agree to approve the minutes of the July 14, 2025 Tentative Budget Hearing as submitted. 5 yeas 0 nays 1 absent. Motion carried.

D. Approval of the July 14, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.

A motion was made by Melinda Mayfield, seconded by Bob Spratt, to agree to approve the minutes of the July 14, 2025 Regular Meeting as submitted. 5 yeas O nays 1 absent. Motion carried.

E. Approve Consent Agenda

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

Payroll for July, 2025 in the amount of $381,437.92 plus board contributions as follows:

$8,475.16 to Internal Revenue Service for FICA;

$7,711.95 Internal Revenue Service for Medicare;

$39,892.42 to Blue Cross Blue Shield for major medical insurance;

$35,972.62 to Teachers' Retirement System for 9.0% employer contributions;

$2,318.56 to Teachers' Retirement System for .58% employer contributions;

$2,608.72 to Teachers' Health Insurance System for .92% employer contributions; and

$8,488.02 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for 9.67% support staff retirement.

Treasurer's Report as of July 31, 2025

Reimbursement of the Imprest Fund in the amount of $2,691.44.

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

5 yeas 0 nays 1 absent. Motion carried.

F. Public Comment to the Board

None.

G. Comments from Visitors to the Board.

None.

H. Academic Spotlight.

Administrators highlighted the beginning of the 2025-26 school year for the Board of Education.

I. Administrative Reports.

Clarifying Questions

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

2. Mr. Steve Reschke: See attached report.

3. Mrs. Kelsey Winterland See attached report. See attached report.

4. Mr. Jeff Baughman:

J. Old Business.

1. Discussion was held regarding the FY2026 Tentative Budget.

K. New Business.

1. Discussion was held concerning IASB Policy Update Issue 119 (1st reading).

2. A motion was made by Tracey Holoch, seconded by Bob Spratt, to agree to approve the date for the FY2026 Budget Hearing as September 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Board Room, 805 N. Barnett St., LeRoy. 5 yeas 0 nays 1 absent. Motion carried.

L. Enter Executive Session.

1. A motion was made by Bryon Owens, seconded by Melinda Mayfield, to agree to enter into executive session at 7:35 p.m. 5 yeas 0 nays 1 absent. Motion carried.

2. A motion was made by Tracey Holoch, seconded by Bryon Owens, to return to open session at 8:14 p.m. 5 yeas 0 nays 1 absent. Motion carried.

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

1. A motion was made by Tracey Holoch, seconded by Bryon Owens, to approve the Health and Hospitalization Benefit Package as provided by Clemens and Associates. 5 yeas 0 nays 1 absent. Motion carried.

2. A motion was made by Bob Spratt, seconded by Bryon Owens, to agree to employ James Spencer as a Jr. High Literacy Teacher as submitted. 5 yeas 0 nays 1 absent. Motion carried.

3. A motion was made by Bryon Owens, seconded by Tracey Holoch, to approve the employment of Nathan Lindstrom as a District Custodian as submitted. 5 yeas 0 nays 1 absent. Motion carried.

4. A motion was made by Bob Spratt, seconded by Bryon Owens, to agree to employ Jared Hall as a District Custodian as submitted. 5 yeas 0 nays 1 absent. Motion carried.

5. A motion was made by Tracey Holoch, seconded by Bryon Owens, to agree to the employment of Kim Lewis as a District Paraprofessional (Bus Aide) as submitted. 5 yeas 0 nays 1 absent. Motion carried.

6. A motion was made by Tracey Holoch, seconded by Bryon Owens, to approve the Retirement Request of Wayne Meyer as submitted. 5 yeas 0 nays 1 absent. Motion carried.

7. A motion was made by Bob Spratt, seconded by Tracey Holoch, to approve the Extra-Duty Addendum as submitted. 5 yeas 0 nays 1 absent. Motion carried.

N. Adjournment.

A motion was made by Bryon Owens, seconded by Tracey Holoch, to agree to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m. 5 yeas 0 nays 1 absent. Motion carried.

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