Orion Community Unit School District 223 Board met Dec. 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The meeting was called to order at the District Office, 1002 11th Avenue, Orion, Illinois, at 7:35 p.m. by Board President Nedved. Present were members Abbott, Cooper, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale. Absent was member Kane.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Board President Nedved announced that the Board had met in executive session at 6:45 p.m. - 7:32 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity; and discussion of lawfully closed meeting minutes, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Abbott to approve the consent agenda. The consent agenda included approval of minutes of November 14, 2017, 6:33 p.m., special meeting; November 15, 2017, 6:45 p.m., regular meeting; November 15, 2017, 6:45 p.m., executive meeting; November 15, 2017, 7:35 p.m., regular meeting; approval of prepaid bills: $24,211.88; approval of November, 2017 Payroll Benefits: $43,191.50; and approval of December, 2017 bills: $135,381.56, totaling $202,784.94; approval of November 30, 2017, payroll: $274,898.93; approval of activity fund financial statements from C.R. Hanna Elementary School, Orion Middle School, and Orion High School; and approval of district financial reports. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale.
Principal Lowe recognized the Preschool Staff for a wonderful holiday program. Principal Briney recognized the Lego Teams and Sponsors for a recent competition which qualified them for State competition. Principal DeBaillie recognized the OHS Agronomy Team and Wesley Tennant for their recent State competitions.
Liz Oney, Music Boosters representative, reported on recent music concerts, an upcoming chili supper on January 5, upcoming one-act performances on January 12 and 13, and an upcoming fundraiser on January 19 and 20.
Superintendent Blessman reported on the School Board Convention that he recently attended. Mr. Blessman also reported on the tax levy and district health insurance.
C.R. Hanna Principal Lowe reported on C.R. Hanna Goals, based upon the Board of Education Goals. Mr. Lowe also reported on PBIS.
Middle School Principal Briney reported on athletics, MAP testing, a OMS recent assembly, and RtI.
High School Principal DeBaillie reported on PSAT scores, Illinois State OHS Scholars, a recent music concert, a recent assembly, and athletics. Motion by Nightingale, second by Abbott to hire Robert Nicholson as a part-time Custodian (4 hours/day) for the remaining 2017-2018 school year, effective January 3, 2018. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale.
The Board reviewed minutes from a recent District Insurance Committee meeting and Orion PTA.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Kayser to adopt the tax levy as presented and authorize all documents necessary for the filing of the levy with the respective county clerks. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Cooper to approve Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois as the district’s health insurance provider for the 2018 calendar year, as presented. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale.
Motion by Kayser, second by Monson to approve paying high school officials at the specified rate starting the 2017-2018 school year in accordance to rates set by the Three Rivers Athletic Conference, as presented. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale.
Board members Nightingale, Kayser, and Nedved reported on the School Board Convention that they recently attended.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Monson to adjourn. Voice Vote: All Ayes.
The meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2017
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