Galva Community Unit School District 224 Board met January 22.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The meeting was called to order at 7 pm.
Commendations: Principal Becker: It is my honor to recognize and commend the following Galva High School students as Illinois State Scholars for their outstanding academic achievement: Josie Berry, Lauren Hawes, Mason Kaiser, Tanner Klein, Lauren Landis, and Megan Nordstrom. These students performed in the top one-half of their high school class at the end of the third semester prior to graduation and/or scored in the 95th percentile on the ACT or SAT. In addition, high school counselors must provide the sixth semester class rank and unweighted GPA. State scholar designation provides honorary recognition awards. Approximately the top ten percent of graduates from approved high schools are announced as State Scholars each year. We are very proud of the accomplishments of these esteemed students and I would like to pass on a special “thank you” to the parents/guardians of these students. The support and guidance of parents are keys to the academic success of students and the families of this year’s State Scholars should be commended for their dedication to their children.
Parent, Visitor, and Union Comment: None
Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Edmonds, seconded by Jeffries to establish a consent agenda and to approve the consent agenda to include the following:
5.1 Regular Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2017
6.1 Approval of Treasurer’s Report for December 2017
6.2 Approval of Bills for January
6.3 Activity Accounts Balance Sheet
7.1 Approve Gorenz & Associates Engagement Letter
8.3 School Board Policy – First Reading
8.4 School Board Policy Updates - Second & Final Reading of Policy: 2:150-AP Admin Proc – Superintendent Committees; 4:110 Transportation; 4:110-AP2 Admin Proc – Bus Driver Communication Devices; Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspection; and Bus Driving Comments; 4:170 Safety; 6:50 School Wellness; 6:140 Education of Homeless Children; 6:140-AP Admin Proc – Education of Homeless Children; 6:150 Home and Hospital Instruction; 7:190 Student Behavior; 7:250 Student Support Services; 7:250-AP2 Admin Proc – Protocol for Responding to Students with Social, Emotional, or Mental Health Problems; 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students; 7:270-AP1 Admin Proc – Dispensing Medication; 7:270-AP2 Admin Proc – Checklist for District Supply of Undesignated Epinephrine Auto-Injectors and/or Opioid Antagonists; 7:270-E Exhibit – School Medication Authorization Form; 7:300-E1 Exhibit – Agreement to Participate; 7:305 Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries; 7:305-AP Admin Proc – Program for Managing Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries.
Motion was carried with the following vote: Clucas – yes, Edmonds – yes, Hawes – yes, Heinrich – yes, Jeffries – yes, VanDeVelde – yes
Financial Report:
6.1 Approval of the Treasurer’s Report for December 2017 (Approved as part of consent agenda)
6.2 Approval of the Bills for January 2018 (Approved as part of consent agenda)
6.3 Activity Accounts Balance Sheet (Approved as part of consent agenda)
Financial Business:
7.1 Approve Gorenz & Associates Engagement Letter (Approved as part of consent agenda)
7.2 Quarterly Report was presented by Superintendent O’Riley. No categorical payments have been received and the increased funding from the state has not been resolved. The school year is 50% complete; our revenue is 45% received and 56% spent.
7.3 Transfer $500,000 from Working Cash to the Education Fund. Supt. O’Riley explained that the current plan is to transfer $500,000 from Working Cash into the Education for the next three fiscal years to compensate for the Education Fund deficits and the State shortages. Working Cash would then be recommended for re-issue in FY 2021.
Quality Education:
8.1 Solar Energy Presentation – Scott Engstrom of Ameresco Inc. presented a solar unit plan that Ameresco was offering.
8.2 Committee Reports: Transportation – Bus bid specs are out and are due February 9th. Facilities – Fencing is complete. Elementary restroom project beginning. Entry security, lighting exterior and locker rooms were also discussed. Extracurricular – Board President asked Board Member Edmonds about the last booster club meeting. The organization did meet, but did not invite the Board appointed representative. Curriculum – No meeting of the committee. Area Superintendents met with BHE staff to spur future collaboration and tour the facilities.
8.3 School Board Policy – First Reading (Approved as part of consent agenda)
8.4 School Board Policy Updates - Second & Final Reading of Policy: 2:150-AP Admin Proc – Superintendent Committees; 4:110 Transportation; 4:110-AP2 Admin Proc – Bus Driver Communication Devices; Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspection; and Bus Driving Comments; 4:170 Safety; 6:50 School Wellness; 6:140 Education of Homeless Children; 6:140-AP Admin Proc – Education of Homeless Children; 6:150 Home and Hospital Instruction; 7:190 Student Behavior; 7:250 Student Support Services; 7:250-AP2 Admin Proc – Protocol for Responding to Students with Social, Emotional, or Mental Health Problems; 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students; 7:270-AP1 Admin Proc – Dispensing Medication; 7:270-AP2 Admin Proc – Checklist for District Supply of Undesignated Epinephrine Auto-Injectors and/or Opioid Antagonists; 7:270-E Exhibit – School Medication Authorization Form; 7:300-E1 Exhibit – Agreement to Participate; 7:305 Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries; 7:305-AP Admin Proc – Program for Managing Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries. (Approved as part of consent agenda)
8.5 Review of Academic and extracurricular Handbook Policies Regarding Prohibited Substances. Principal Becker presented potential changes to discuss regarding regaining academic eligibility in a shorter time period. Board discussed proposal.
Executive Session:
A motion was made by Heinrich, seconded by VanDeVelde to move into Executive Session at 8:40 PM for the purpose of Employment and Negotiations; appointed Jeffries as Recording Secretary. Motion was carried with the following vote: Clucas – yes, Edmonds – yes, Hawes – yes, Heinrich – yes, Jeffries – yes, VanDeVelde – yes
Reconvene To Open Session:
A motion was made by Clucas, seconded by VanDeVelde to Reconvene to Open Session and seal the minutes. Motion was carried with the following vote: Clucas – yes, Edmonds – yes, Hawes – yes, Heinrich – yes, Jeffries – yes, VanDeVelde – yes
Personnel:
10.1 Approved Ryan Main as Volunteer for Baseball
A motion was made by VanDeVelde, seconded by Edmonds to Approve Ryan Main as a Volunteer for baseball. Motion was carried with the following vote: Clucas – yes, Edmonds – yes, Hawes – yes, Heinrich – yes, Jeffries – yes, VanDeVelde – yes
10.2 Approved Chad Gibbs as Volunteer for Softball
A motion was made by VanDeVelde, seconded by Edmonds to Approve Chad Gibbs as a Volunteer with Softball. Motion was carried with the following vote: Clucas – yes, Edmonds – yes, Hawes – yes, Heinrich – yes, Jeffries – yes, VanDeVelde – yes
Future Board Meeting Agenda Items:
District Calendar Recommendations for FY 19 – February
Review Bids for Buses – February
Review Bids for Elementary Restroom Remodeling – February
Review Job Fair Results regarding Teacher Applicants – March
Rehire or Release of Non-Tenured Staff – March
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Jeffries, seconded by Heinrich to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 pm. Motion was carried with the following vote: Clucas – yes, Edmonds –yes, Hawes – yes, Heinrich – yes, Jeffries – yes, VanDeVelde – yes
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