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Kewanee Community Unit School District 229 Board met Aug. 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Kewanee Community Unit School District No. 229 was held in the Kewanee CUSD #229 Administration Office with President Nolan calling the Meeting to order at 6:16pm. Roll call showed the following Members present: Padilla, Christiansen, Leckey, Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson and Nolan. Superintendent Sullens was also present for the Closed Session.

II. EXECUTIVE SESSION OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

At 6:16pm Member Johnson seconded a motion made by Vice President Steffen to enter into Closed Session to consider (C )(1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the District and (C) (2) to consider collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees (C) (5) the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body (C) (8) Security Procedures (C) (9) Student Disciplinary Cases (C) (11) Litigation, * 5ILCS 120/2 Open Meetings The School Code of Illinois/2018. A voice vote showed all Members voting aye. The motion carried.

At 7:48pm Member Christiansen seconded a motion made by Member Johnson to adjourn the Closed Session meeting. Voice roll call showed all Members voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR OPEN SESSION MEETING

President Nolan called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:52pm. This Open Session continued in the Staff Development Room of the Administration Office. Roll call showed the following Board Members present: Padilla, Christiansen, Leckey, Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson and Nolan. The audience included staff members: T Brown, D Hodge-Bates, J Stabler, T Atwell, D Brants. The KEA was represented by KEA President R Kapacinskas and Members B McCommons, S Johnson, J Bartelt, J Peart, G Arzola, T Behnke and her husband, S Hinton, J Vickrey, A Miler, L Yarger, T Price, K Laue, M Kehl, A Kluever, A Minx, H Olalde, K Swearingen, A Binek, M Bates, L Stisser, B DeWolf, M Mahnesmith, K Buerk, S Thompson, H Down, A DeVenney, and J Bennett.

Community Member F Brown and M Helenthal of the Kewanee Star Courier was also in attendance. Recording Secretary H Leckey-Hughes and Superintendent C Sullens were in attendance as well.

III. PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCETOTHEFLAG

President Nolan asked the audience to stand, if able, and join the Board in saying the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag.

IV. INVITED GUESTS ADDRESS THE BOARD

None

V., VI. & VII. MINUTES, FINANCIAL, TREASURER’S REPORT, AND BILLS AND PAYROLL CONSENT AGENDA

President Nolan asked for a motion for a Consent Agenda and acceptance of Items V, VI & VII. Member Salisbury seconded the motion made by Member Steffen to approve. The roll showed Members Padilla, Christiansen, Leckey, Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson, and Nolan all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.

VII.COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE

Ruth Kapacinskas, District Librarian and KEA President, spoke on behalf of the KEA addressing their concerns over attracting new teachers, insurance costs/coverage, and salaries.

IX. REPORT FROM ADMINISRATION

A. Superintendent

Open Houses: KHS Boiler Bash – 8/10/18; Irving – 8/14/18; Belle – 8/13/18; Central School – 8/15/18; Lyle 8/13/18; Neponset – 8/14/18

Dr. Sullens reported the District Open Houses were held last week along with the KHS Boiler Bash. The Boiler Bash is a nice opportunity for incoming Freshman to meet teachers and meet some of the upper classmen. The upper classmen spend the evening showing the new students around KHS prior to the first day of school.

2. Estimated Enrollment

Dr. Sullens noted the Estimated Enrollment numbers are up and down quite a bit the first week of school. As of this date District enrollment is up 30 students overall. KHS enrollment is up 19 and Central Jr. High is up 39. Numbers are down at Irving and Neponset. More accurate numbers will be available at the next Board Meeting but the preliminary numbers are looking very good.

Dr. Sullens also reported that the District had Dr. Ruby Payne as the Key Note Speaker and Presenter for the Teacher Institutes held last Tuesday and Wednesday. Board Member Johnson was present for the first day and said he felt the Teaching Staff was very engaged in the information provided.

Mr. Atwell – Athletic Director

1. Fall Sports Participation

Coach Atwell reported that the Fall Sports Numbers are as follows: Fall Poms 14, Cross Country 6, Golf 11, Volleyball 34, Football 44, Soccer 24, Cheerleading 18, and Tennis 25 for a total of 176 athletes. This number is down 10 students from last year.

Mrs. Dena Hodge-Bates – Neponset Principal

1. Central & Neponset Fall Sports Participation

Hodge-Bates reported that Neponset has 13 girls participating in Volleyball this fall. Information for Central Fall Sports Participation was not available at the time of the meeting.

X. SUPERINTENDENT COMMITTEE REPORTS

None

XI. UNFINISHEDBUSINESS

A. KHS Soccer Field/Parking Lot Update – Sept. 24th (Asphalt)

Dr. Sullens informed that Board of Education that the practice Soccer Field has been fertilized and grass seed has been spread. It is hoped that we will receive rain soon. The parking lots are ready to go for asphalting which will be done by the County on September 24. The south/east playground at Irving school will also be done at that time.

B. Additions to Belle Alexander School

Sullens reported that contractors are trying to catch up from the delays due to rains in June. Block layers are approximately two weeks behind and it is hoped that the time will be made up next week when they arrive with extra laborers.

XII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Consideration and Approval of Bank Account Changes

Dr. Sullens recommended to approve the changes that were provided in Board packets. Member

Padilla seconded a motion made by Member Johnson to approve Bank Account Changes. Members Christiansen, Leckey, Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson, Padilla, and Nolan. There were no nay votes heard. The motion carried.

XIII. ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION

PERSONNEL:

A. Resignations (1)

Full-Time Bus Driver Beth Ellis Effective Immediately

Central JH Asst. Football Coach Harry Russell Effective Immediately

Irving Part-Time Aide Brigida Castillo Effective Immediately

Central Bilingual Aide Mireya Miranda Effective Immediately

Supt. Sullens recommended approving the above listed resignations. Member Christiansen seconded a motion made by Member Steffen to approve. The roll call vote showed Members Leckey, Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson, Padilla, Christiansen and Nolan all voting aye. There were no nay votes heard. The motion carried.

Resignations (2)

KHS Jr. Class Advisor Laura Nolan Effective Immediately

Dr. Sullens recommended approving the resignation of L Nolan as KHS Jr. Class Advisor. Member Leckey seconded a motion made by Member Johnson to approve. The roll call vote showed Members Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson, Padilla, Christiansen, and Leckey all voting aye. President Nolan abstained from the vote. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.

B. Retirements

None

C. Hires (1)

Elementary Art – 1st Sem. Long Term Sub Kayla Jewell

KHS Special Ed/Resource 1st Semester Long Term Sub Pam Mott

KHS English 1st Semester Long Term Sub Jan May

KHS Math 2 Periods 1st Semester Dave Spets

KHS Cafeteria Worker 5.5 Hours per Day Amanda Evans

KHS Cafeteria Worker 4 Hours per Day Sue Ingle

Cafeteria Substitute Mandy Girkin

Cafeteria Substitute Florence Mannon

Cafeteria Substitute Laurie Teeslink

Central Playground/Cafeteria Supervisor Cheyenne Christiansen

Lyle Pre-K Aide Sue Ahlgren

Lyle Pre-K Aide Taylor Witte

Substitute Bus Driver Beth Ellis

Regular Bus Driver Daniel Morgan

Substitute Bus Aide Rose McGee

Irving Substitute Secretary Teresa Bryner

Irving Part-Time Aide Jill Taylor

Irving 12 Month Custodian Keith Resch

KHS ½ Key Club Advisor Matt Clark

KHS Math Teacher for 2nd Semester Paul VanWassenhove (pending completion of schooling)

Part-Time Temporary Secretary Debbie Simaytis

Dr. Sullens recommended to approve the above hires. Member Johnson seconded a motion made by Member Salisbury to approve. The roll call vote showed Members Salisbury, Johnson, Padilla, Christiansen, Leckey, Steffen and Nolan all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.

Hires (2)

Summer Custodial Aide Kelsi Nolan

Dr. Sullens recommended to approve the employment of K Nolan as Summer Custodial Aide. Member Steffen seconded a motion made by Member Leckey to approve. The roll call vote showed Members Johnson, Padilla, Christiansen, Leckey, Steffen, and Salisbury all voting aye. President Nolan abstained from the vote. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.

*All hires are contingent upon hires obtaining appropriate certification and qualifications prior to beginning job.

D. Leaves

None

E. Long Term Sub

None

F. Student Teacher/Internship/Practicum

WIU Psychology Practicum 2018-2019 WIU Psychology Practicum 2018-2019

Shannon Sellers Samantha Estrada

Dr. Sullens recommended to approve the 2018-2019 Practicums for S Sellers and S Estrada. Member Christiansen seconded a motion made by Member Johnson to approve. The roll call vote showed Members Padilla, Christiansen, Leckey, Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson, and Nolan all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.

G. Transfers

From Central JH Secretary to Belle Lunchroom/Classroom Aide Rebecca Henkins

Dr. Sullens recommended to approve the above listed transfer (Henkins will remain at Central until a replacement is hired). Member Padilla seconded a motion made by Member Steffen to approve. The roll call vote showed Members Christiansen, Leckey, Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson, Padilla, and Nolan all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.

H. Volunteers (1)

KHS Football Coach Gage Summy Effective F/19

KHS Tennis Coach Kristen Havelka Effective F/19

Central JH Volleyball Coach Brooklyn Pickering Effective F/19

Dr. Sullens recommended to approve the above volunteers. Member Leckey seconded a motion made by Member Steffen to approve. The roll call vote showed Members Leckey, Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson, Padilla, Christiansen, and Nolan all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.

Volunteers (2)

Central Elem/Jr. High Football Coach Jeff Nimrick Effective F/19

Dr. Sullens recommended to approve J Nimrick as Central Elem/Jr. High volunteer football coach. Member Christiansen seconded a motion made by Member Johnson to approve. The roll call vote showed Members Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson, Padilla, Christiansen Leckey, and Nolan all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.

I. Renewal/Non-Renewal of Stipend Positions

None

J. OTHER ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION

None

XIV. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS, BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION

A Moment of Silence was held for Connie Vail, Mother of Missy Vail-Frakes and for Greg Purdy, husband of Jenny Purdy.

XV. ADJOURNMENT

Member Steffen seconded a motion made by Member Johnson to adjourn the Open Meeting. A voice vote from Members Padilla, Christiansen, Leckey, Steffen, Salisbury, Johnson and Nolan was heard with all members voting aye. There were no nay votes heard. The motion carried.

The Open Meeting was adjourned at 8:13pm.

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