Galva Community Unit School District 224 Board met February 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The meeting was called to order at 7 pm.
Commendations: Principal Becker discussed the interaction of the newly founded Leo Club, with the local Lion’s Club. Members of both organizations were present tonight. Mr. Becker commended the outstanding efforts made by both organizations and described many of community-based activities they engage in.
Parent, Visitor, and Union Comment: Scott Caravello spoke about rethinking the track and spending the money elsewhere, to improve the existing facilities. Indicated that he felt this went thru the board fairly quickly. Board President Larson covered the time line of the 1 cent sales tax, committee meetings to today. Destiny Engels inquired as to the benefit of a new track for all of the students in the district. As classrooms were outdated, she asked that board rethink the process, with needs elsewhere and the state of Illinois in a budget crisis. Tim Foley spoke in support of a track as a good financial investment. Jeff Olson asked if any private money had been donated to this project? Also asked if the public would be able to use the track. Board President Larson indicated that no money has been donated for the track. The Board had also not discussed whether the public would be able to use the track, did not know if there would be any liability issues. Jeff Olson then thanked all that were involved. Discussed the political climate and how that may affect public education. Discussed the potential of an addition to the high school facilities instead of a track. We could build an addition to expand our Agriculture, Industrial Arts, and Science programs. Offer new programs, such as cooking classes, or a larger lab for distance learning classes. Potentially even open up the lab for night classes to be offered to the community. Something like this would benefit more students of the community. Repairs to the current facilities as well. Shared that we should look at all the students and how would a track provide all students with the best opportunity. We need to raise the academic bar for our students. Dan Meyer discussed concerns of keeping a school in town. Without a more reliable facility will we become a ghost town. If we have the money, he supported the idea. But also asked at what point will the politics at the state level change the money available.
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 January 9, 2017
5.2 Executive Session Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2017
6.1 Approval of Treasurer’s Report for January 2017
6.2 Approval of Bills for February
6.3 Approval of Addendum to Bills for January
6.4 Activity Accounts Balance Sheet
7.2 Approve one-year bus lease with Midwest Transit for 2017 IC/CE 54+ 1WC or 48+2 WC Passenger School Bus at a cost of $16,487 for the terms of July 1, 2017 to July 1, 2018
7.3 Destruction of Verbatim Records from July 2014 to June 2015
8.2 School Board Policy Updates – First Reading
8.3 Second & Final Reading of Policy: 2:30 School District Elections; 2:120 Board Member Development; 2:200 Types of School Board Meetings; 2:200-AP Admin Proc – Types of School Board Meetings; 2:220 School Board Meeting Procedure; 2:220-E1 Exhibit – Board Treatment of Closed Meeting Verbatim Recordings and Minutes; 2:220-E2 Exhibit – Motion to Adjourn to Closed Meeting; 2:220-E5 Exhibit – Semi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes; 2:220-E6 Exhibit – Log of Closed Meeting Minutes; 2:220-E7 Exhibit – Access to Closed Meeting Minutes and Verbatim Recordings; 2:220-E8 Exhibit – School Board Recordings Maintenance Requirements and FAQs
10.1 Approve the maternity leave request for Kayla Lucas
10.2 Approve Stacey Down as long term sub for Kayla Lucas
10.3 Approve Robert Weston as volunteer for Softball
10.4 Approve Stephanie Adams as student teacher in Mrs. Main’s classroom
10.5 Approve transfer of Kurt Meyer from JH Boys Track Coach to HS Girls Track Coach
10.6 Approve Tayler Kuenneth as JH Boys Track Coach
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 Treasurer’s Report for January 2017 (Approved as part of the consent agenda)
6.2 Approval of Bills for February (Approved as part of the consent agenda)
6.3 Approval of Addendum to Bills for January (Approved as part of the consent agenda)
6.4 Activity Accounts Balance Sheet (Approved as part of the consent agenda)
6.5 Status of Potential Legislative Action and Potential Impact on the District – Supt. O’Riley discussed the current 13 bills in the IL State Senate. These bills could greatly impact the funding that all schools receive from the state.
6.6 Rules Governing a Tax Revenue Cap under a Property Tax Freeze – Supt. O’Riley discussed how a Property Tax Freeze could impact our district financially. Supt. O’Riley alerted the Board that under a Tax Cap revenue streams would only diminish and not increase.
Financial Business:
7.1 Approve Bid for the Outdoor Physical Education and Athletic Complex
The Board discussed options. Board Member Edmonds reviewed the survey of staff, which indicated improvements to a track and football field, were last on the options available for use of the tax money. Board Member Hawes asked Supt. O’Riley on the details of the Base Bid. Supt. O’Riley indicated that the Base Bid covers an 8-lane all weather track, an additional 4 light posts to the field, 2-directional three jump, long jump, pole vault fun, sidewalk at the north end. Alternate Bids could be added at a later date.
A motion was made by Edmonds to postpone the vote until November of 2018. Motion failed to receive a second.
A motion was made by Hawes, seconded by Clucas to approve only the Base Bid of $889,970 by Valley Construction for the Outdoor Physical Education and Athletic Complex. Motion was carried with the following vote: Clucas – yes, Hawes – yes, Heinrich – yes, Jeffries – yes, VanDeVelde – yes. Edmonds –no.
7.2 Approve one-year bus lease with Midwest Transit for 2017 IC/CE 54+ 1WC or 48+2 WC Passenger School Bus at a cost of $16,487 for the terms of July 1, 2017 to July 1, 2018 (Approved as part of consent agenda)
7.3 Destruction of released Verbatim Records from July 2014 to June 2015 (Approved as part of consent agenda)
7.4 Selection of Board Members for the Bargaining Committee. John VanDeVelde, Jeff Hawes and Laura Heinrich volunteered to be on the committee.
Quality Education:
8.1 Committee Reports: Curriculum Committee met. Board Member Hawes gave a recap of the committee meetings and is encouraged by the progress the committee has made. Recommendations will be forthcoming on how to better prepare our students for college level math. Facilities – Supt. O’Riley discussed the new lighting for replacement of the gym lighting.
8.2 School Board Policy Updates – First Reading (Approved as part of consent agenda)
8.3 Second & Final Reading of Policy: 2:30 School District Elections; 2:120 Board Member Development; 2:200 Types of School Board Meetings; 2:200-AP Admin Proc – Types of School Board Meetings; 2:220 School Board Meeting Procedure; 2:220-E1 Exhibit – Board Treatment of Closed Meeting Verbatim Recordings and Minutes; 2:220-E2 Exhibit – Motion to Adjourn to Closed Meeting; 2:220-E5 Exhibit – Semi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes; 2:220-E6 Exhibit – Log of Closed Meeting Minutes; 2:220-E7 Exhibit – Access to Closed Meeting Minutes and Verbatim Recordings; 2:220-E8 Exhibit – School Board Recordings Maintenance Requirements and FAQs (Approved as part of consent agenda)
8.4 Proposed School Calendar for 2017-2018 – Supt. O’Riley discussed the calendar selected by the GEA.
8.5 Changes to the Student Athletic Code as it relates to SB100 Consequences. Principal Becker and Mr. Flowers reviewed changes that are being worked out to combine several forms and streamline with the SB100.
8.6 SB100 Report – Mr. Flowers provided the monthly comparison statistics. The month of January was down in several categories.
8.7 Approve Out of State, Overnight trip for the Softball team to Tennessee. The softball team did not raise enough funds to travel to Florida and have found an alternative trip. The Board questioned the travel arrangements, but there were no details provided.
A motion was made by Edmonds, seconded by Clucas to approve the Out of State trip, pending administration review of all travel plans and expenses. Motion was carried with the following vote: Clucas – yes, Edmonds – yes, Hawes – yes, Heinrich – yes, Jeffries – yes, VanDeVelde – yes
Executive Session:
A motion was made by Edmonds, seconded by Hawes to move into Executive Session at 8:05 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 Edmonds, seconded by Hawes 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 Approve the maternity leave request for Kayla Lucas (Approved as part of consent agenda)
10.2 Approve Stacey Down as long term sub for Kayla Lucas (Approved as part of consent agenda)
10.3 Approve Robert Weston as volunteer for Softball (Approved as part of consent agenda)
10.4 Approve Stephanie Adams as student teacher in Mrs. Main’s classroom (Approved as part of consent agenda)
10.5 Approve transfer of Kurt Meyer from JH Boys Track Coach to HS Girls Track Coach (Approved as part of consent agenda)
10.6 Approve Tayler Kuenneth as JH Boys Track Coach (Approved as part of consent agenda)
Future Board Meeting Agenda Items:
March Release of Certified Staff
Calendar Waiver for Mandated Holidays
April Release of Non-Certified Staff
Review of Extracurricular Participants and Costs
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Edmonds, seconded by VanDeVelde to adjourn the meeting at 10:16 pm. Motion was carried with the following vote: Clucas – yes, Edmonds – yes, Hawes – yes, Heinrich – yes, Jeffries – yes, VanDeVelde – yes
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