Orion Community Unit School District 223 Board met Oct. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The meeting was called to order at the District Office, 1002 11th Avenue, Orion, Illinois, at 7:30 p.m. by Board President Nedved. Present were members Abbott, Cooper, Kane, Kayser, Nedved, and Nightingale. Absent was member Monson.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Board President Nedved announced that the Board had met in executive session at 6:45 p.m. - 7:04 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 Kayser to approve the consent agenda. The consent agenda included approval of minutes of September 20, 2017, 6:45 p.m., regular meeting; September 20, 2017, 6:45 p.m., executive meeting; September 20, 2017, 7:50 p.m., regular meeting; approval of prepaid bills: $33,435.15; approval of September, 2017 Payroll Benefits: $46,520.78; and approval of October, 2017 bills: $257,411.19, totaling $337,367.12; approval of September 29, 2017, payroll: $269,172.94; approval of October 13, 2017, payroll: $287,355.56; approval of activity fund financial statements from C.R. Hanna Elementary School, Orion Middle School, and Orion High School; approval of district financial reports; accepted resignation from Autumn Loete as a Middle School Cook effective immediately; and accepted resignation from Jeff Wiedenmann as Middle School Cross Country Coach effective immediately. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kane, Kayser, Nedved, and Nightingale. MOTION CARRIED.
C.R. Hanna Principal Lowe recognized the 5th Grade students and & staff for hosting another great American Wax Museum this year. OMS Principal Briney recognized Mr. Haley and the OMS choir students for performing a wonderful concert last Sunday. Mr. Briney also announced that several OMS students have been selected for the IMEA All-District Choir. Board President Nedved thanked the Music Boosters for hosting the reception following the choral concert. Mr. Nedved also recognized Board Vice-President Nightingale for recently receiving an IASB Professional Development Award.
Christy McCollom, Music Boosters’ representative, spoke concerning IMEA, an upcoming concert on November 11, a recent marching band competition in Muscatine, an upcoming fundraiser, and upcoming Fall Play at OHS on November 4 and 5. Jen Hays, OEA President, spoke concerning an upcoming “town hall” style meeting on November 14, and recent or upcoming events at each school building.
Superintendent Blessman announced that the Bureau-Henry-Stark Regional Office of Education will be performing the annual Health/Life Safety inspection of district school buildings on Thursday, October 19. Mr. Blessman commended OMS for their RtI Program this school year, commended C.R. Hanna for their work with the new math curriculum, and commended OHS for their work with the recent PSAT. Superintendent Blessman reviewed the Annual Financial Report and discussed the upcoming IASB-IASA-IASBO Joint Annual Conference in November. Superintendent Blessman also discussed technology, Rock Island County facility sales tax revenue, several facility projects, and lead testing.
Middle School Principal Briney reported on the end of the first grading OMS period, a recent OMS dance, report cards, parent-teacher conferences, and Student Council’s involvement in the Student Hunger Drive. Mr. Briney also announced that $176 was generated in a recent Penny War at OMS, which will be donated to the American Red Cross for hurricane relief. Mr. Briney also reported on Lego teams and athletics.
High School Principal DeBaillie reported that three Orion students were OHS recently recognized as the Area Career Center’s Student of the Month in their classes. Mr. DeBaillie also reported on upcoming parent- teacher conferences, Student Council, Robotics, National Honor Society, athletics, and an upcoming CAC meeting.
C.R. Hanna Principal Lowe reported on a Book Fair, safety drills, positive behavior dance party, and a library selection and weeding policy.
Motion by Kane, second by Abbott to hire Jennifer Crouch as an ESP Extended School Program (ESP) Childcare Provider for the remaining 2017-2018 school year. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kane, Kayser, Nedved and Nightingale. MOTION CARRIED.
Motion by Kayser, second by Cooper to hire/transfer Michele E. Weston as a four (4) hour Cook at Orion Middle School for the remaining 2017- 2018 school year. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kane, Kayser, Nedved and Nightingale. MOTION CARRIED.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Cooper to hire Jeff Anderson as the Middle School Assistant Wrestling Coach for the remaining 2017-2018 school year. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kane, Kayser, Nedved and Nightingale. MOTION CARRIED.
The Board reviewed financial reports from the Orion PTA.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Kayser to submit the following SUBMIT policies and procedures for first reading: 1:20-AP Checklist for Handling Intergovernmental Agreement Requests; 2:30 School District Elections; 2:120 Board Member Development; 2:125 Board Member Compensation Expenses; 2:125-E1 Board Member Expense Reimbursement Form; 2:125-E2 Board Member Estimated Expense Approval Form; 2:125-E3 Resolution to Regulate Expense Reimbursements; 2:200 Types of School Board Meetings; 2:200-AP Types of School Board Meetings; 2:220 School Board Meeting Procedure; 2:220-E1 Board Treatment of Closed Meeting Verbatim Recordings and Minutes; 2:220-E2 Motion to Adjourn to Closed Meeting; 2:220-E4 Open Meeting Minutes; 2:220-E5 Semi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes; 2:220-E6 Log of Closed Meeting Minutes; 2:220-E7 Access to Closed Meeting Minutes and Verbatim Recordings; 2:220-E8 School Board Records Maintenance Requirements and FAQs; 2:250 Access to District Public Records; 2:250-AP1 Access to and Copying of District Public Records; 2:250-AP2 Protocols for Record Preservation and Development of Retention Schedules; 2:250-E2 Immediately Available District Public Records and Web-Posted Reports and Records; 3:40 Superintendent; 3:50 Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent; 4:10 Fiscal and Business Management; 4:55 Use of Credit and Procurement Cards; 4:60 Purchases and Contracts; 4:60-AP1 Purchases; 4:60-AP3 Criminal History Records Check of Contractor Employees; 4:80 Accounting and Audits; 4:80-AP Checklist for Internal Controls; 4:110 Transportation; 4:120 Free and Reduced-Priced Food Services; 4:150 Facility Management and Building Programs; 4:170 Safety; 4:170-AP5 Unsafe School Choice Option; 4:175 Convicted Child Sex Offender, Screening, Notifications; 4:175-AP1 Criminal Offender Notification Laws, Screening; 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment; 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria; 5:30-AP2 Investigations; 5:60 Expenses; 5:60-E1 Employee Expense Reimbursement Form; 5:60-E2 Employee Estimated Expense Approval Form; 5:100 Staff Development Program; 5:125 Personal Technology and Social Media, Usage and Conduct; 5:185 Family and Medical Leave; 5:190 Teacher Qualifications; 5:190-E1 Notice to Parents of Their Right to Request Their Child’s Classroom Teachers’ Qualifications; 5:190-E2 Notice to Parents When Their Child Is Assigned To or Has Been Taught for at Least Four Straight Weeks By a Teacher Who Does Not Meet Applicable State Certification/Licensure Requirements; 5:190-E3 Letter to Teacher Who Does Not Meet Applicable State Certification/Licensure Requirements for the Grade Level and Subject Area of Assignment; 5:250 Leaves of Absence; 5:250-AP School Visitation Leave; 5:260 Student Teachers; 5:280 Duties and Qualifications; 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves; 6:15 School Accountability; 6:50 School Wellness; 6:60 Curriculum Content; 6:140 Education of Homeless Children; 6:140-AP Education of Homeless Children; 6:145 Migrant Students; 6:160 English Learners; 6:170 Title I Programs; 6:170-AP1 Checklist for Development, Implementation, and Maintenance of Parent and Family Engagement Compacts for Title I Programs; 6:170-AP1, E1 District-Level Parent and Family Engagement Compact; 6:170-AP1, E2 School-Level Parent and Family Engagement Compact; 6:170-AP2 Notice to Parents Required by Elementary and Secondary Education Act, McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, and Protection of Pupil Rights Act; 6:170-AP2, E1 District Annual Report Card Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA); 6:310 High School Credit for Non-District Experiences, Course Substitutions, Re-entering Students; 6:340 Student Testing and Assessment Program; 7:15 Student and Family Privacy Rights; 7:30 Student Assignment and Intra-District Transfer; 7:50 School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools; 7:60 Residence; 7:60-AP1 Challenging a Student’s Residence Status; 7:60-AP2 Establishing Student Residency; 7:60-AP2, E1 Letter of Residence from Landlord in Lieu of Lease; 7:60-AP2, E2 Letter of Residence to be Used When the Person Seeking to Enroll a Student Is Living with a District Resident; 7:60-AP2, E3 Evidence of Non- Parent’s Custody, Control, and Responsibility of a Student; 7:70 Attendance and Truancy; 7:190 Student Behavior; 7:250 Student Support Services; 7:260 Exemption from Physical Education; 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students; 7:270-AP1 Dispensing Medication; 7:305 Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries; 7:305-AP Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries; 7:310 Restrictions on Publications, Elementary Schools; 7:310-AP Guidelines for Student Distribution of Non- School Sponsored Publications; 7:315 Restrictions on Publications, High Schools; 7:340 Student Records; 7:340-AP1 School Student Records; 7:340-AP1, E1 Notice to Parents/Guardians and Students of Their Rights Concerning a Student’s School Records; 7:340-AP1, E3 Letter to Parents and Eligible Students Concerning Military Recruiters and Postsecondary Institutions Receiving Student Directory Information; 7:340-AP1, E4 Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Military Recruiters Access to Students and Student Information; 8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property; 8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities; 8:95-AP Parental Involvement; 8:100 Relations with Other Organizations and Agencies. Voice Vote: All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
The Board continued to work on updating three of the District Goals: Goal Area 3 – District/Community Relations, Goal Area 4 – Facilities, and Goal Area 5 – Finance. The Board discussed the upcoming IASB-IASA-IASBO Joint Annual Conference and Vice-President Nightingale reviewed the 2017 Resolutions Committee Report.
Motion by Kayser, second by Nightingale to adjourn. Voice Vote: All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, October 18, 2017
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