Galva Community Unit School District 224 Board met Aug. 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Regular Meeting: August 20, 2018
Location: Galva Jr/Sr High School Library
Members Present: Clucas, Edmonds, Hawes, Jeffries, VanDeVelde, and Larson
Members Absent: Heinrich
Others Present: Mr. Doug O’Riley, Superintendent; Mr. Joe Becker, Jr/Sr High School Principal; Mrs. Mary Kelly, Elementary Principal, Kurtis Smyth, Dean of Students; Carol Kitterman, Josh Morris, Ralph Brown, Katie Sailer, Dawn Peters, Anna Olson, Tina Moore, Brittany Boston, Holly Hardy, Zach Hardy, Brenda Jeffrey, Tim Foley, Shane Kaiser, Brandy Funke, Tarol Suddeth, Travis Spivey, and Carol Townsend.
The meeting was called to order at 7 PM.
Note – Amendment to Agenda: Tour of the Facilities is being moved to after Item 10.
Welcome to New Staff: Supt. O’Riley introduced new staff that were present. Each of these staff members spoke, giving a brief background. Mr. Kurtis Smyth, Dean of Students; Mr. Josh Morris, STEM teacher; Officer Ralph Brown, Resource Officer; Tarol Suddeth, Elem Special Education Teacher; Katie Sailer, Kindergarten teacher.
Parent, Visitor, and Union Comment: Dawn Peters spoke on behalf of the elementary staff, thanking the Board for the air conditioning units in their classrooms. Carol Kitterman indicated how much better this is for the students as they are able to focus quicker after recess. Anna Olson thanked Mr. Kaiser for windows; they look amazing. Brandy Funke questioned why snack time was removed from Kindergarten. She indicated that the change was made last year. At the time she had spoken with Mrs. Kelly she was provided several reasons. Mrs. Funke questioned the Board was this was removed if other schools still allow snacks in grades K-2.
Consent Agenda: A motion was made by VanDeVelde, seconded by Edmonds to establish a consent agenda and to approve the consent agenda to include the following:
5.1 Regular & Special Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2018
6.1 Approval of the Treasurer’s Report July 2018
6.2 Approval of the Bills for August 2018
6.3 Activity Accounts Balance Sheet
8.2 School Board Policy Updates – First Reading
8.3 School Board Policy Second & Final Reading: 7:50 School Admissions and Student Transfers
To and From Non-District Schools; 6:130 Program for the Gifted; 6:135 Accelerated Placement Program; 7:340 Student Records; 6:135-AP Admin Proc – Accelerated Placement Program Procedures; 7:340-AP1 Admin Proc – School Student Records; 7:340-AP1, E1 Exhibit – Notice to Parent/Guardians and Students of Their Rights Concerning a Student’s School Records
10.1 Approve Maternity Leave request for Jacquie Kendall
10.2 Approve Krista Peck as Long Term Sub for Maternity Leave
10.3 Approve Drayson Owens as Volunteer for JH Baseball
10.4 Approve Ali Weston as Dance Drill Coach
10.5 Approve Sarah Townsend as Volunteer for Volleyball
10.6 Approve Anna Olson as Volunteer for JH Girls BB
10.7 Approve Darcy Swanson as Volunteer for JH Girls BB
10.8 Approve Chad Rogers as Volunteer for Girls/Boys Golf
10.9 Acknowledge Resignation of Robert Beebe as JH Boys Basketball
Roll Call Votes: Clucas – yes, Edmonds – yes, Hawes – yes, Jeffries – yes, VanDeVelde – yes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.1 Regular & Special Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2018 (Approved as part of consent agenda)
FINANCIAL REPORT
6.1 Approval of the Treasurer’s Report July 2018 (Approved as part of consent agenda)
6.2 Approval of the Bills for August 2018 (Approved as part of consent agenda)
6.3 Activity Accounts Balance Sheet (Approved as part of consent agenda)
FINANCIAL REPORT
7.1 Approval of the Tentative Budget for 2018-19
A motion was made by Hawes, seconded by VanDeVelde to approve the Tentative Budget for the 2018-19 school year. The Tentative Budget will be on display in the Superintendent’s Office until the time of the Budget Hearing. Roll Call Votes: Clucas – yes, Edmonds – yes, Hawes – yes, Jeffries – yes, VanDeVelde – yes
7.2 Establish September 24, 2018 at 6:55 PM in the Galva Jr/Sr High School Library for the Budget Hearing.
A motion was made by VanDeVelde, seconded by Edmonds for the Budget Hearing to be on September 24, 2108 at 6:55 PM in the Galva Jr/Sr High School Library. Roll Call Votes: Clucas – yes, Edmonds – yes, Hawes – yes, Jeffries – yes, VanDeVelde – yes
7.3 Resolution of the Hazard Zone
A motion was made by VanDeVelde, seconded by Edmonds to approve the Hazard Zone established by the Illinois State Board of Education. Roll Call Votes: Clucas – yes, Edmonds – yes, Hawes – yes, Jeffries – yes, VanDeVelde – yes
QUALITY EDUCATION
8.1 Committee Reports: Curriculum: Set meeting date prior to September 24, 2018. Extra- curricular: Cody Hamilton will fill vacant assistant football coach position. Booster Club will have a membership drive in September. Special Education meets on August 23. Facilities: No meeting, A/C units are installed and windows have been cleaned. Transportation: New buses are in and discussed policy changes addressed in item 8.7.
8.2 School Board Policy First Reading (Approved as part of consent agenda)
8.3 School Board Policy Second & Final Reading: 7:50 School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools; 6:130 Program for the Gifted; 6:135 Accelerated Placement Program; 7:340 Student Records; 6:135-AP Admin Proc – Accelerated Placement Program
Procedures; 7:340-AP1 Admin Proc – School Student Records; 7:340-AP1, E1 Exhibit – Notice to Parent/Guardians and Students of Their Rights Concerning a Student’s School Records (Approved as part of consent agenda)
8.4 Class of 2019 Graduation date was discussed – Potentially May 19, 2019
8.5 Update on Anti-Bullying Goal – Supt. O’Riley discussed the form available on the website. Henry County Mental Health Alliance met with area school district as there is a grant that was received that we can use funds for bringing in trainers.
8.6 Approve Air Conditioning Project
A motion was made by Hawes, seconded by Clucas to complete the air conditioning project for all student used classrooms in the district. Roll Call Votes: Clucas – yes, Edmonds – yes, Hawes – yes, Jeffries – yes, VanDeVelde – yes
8.7 Consideration of Busing Options within 1.5 Miles
A motion was made by Jeffries, seconded by Edmond to continue with a Trial Utilization of Busing Options within.75 miles of the District. Roll Call Votes: Clucas – yes, Edmonds – yes, Hawes – yes, Jeffries – yes, VanDeVelde – yes
8.8 One-Year Withdrawal from Building/Trades Cooperative – Supt. O’Riley discussed the current curriculum.
8.9 Facilities Tour – has been moved until after Item 10
PERSONNEL
10.1 Approve Maternity Leave request for Jacquie Kendall (Approved as part of consent agenda)
10.2 Approve Krista Peck as Long Term Sub for Maternity Leave (Approved as part of consent agenda)
10.3 Approve Drayson Owens as Volunteer for JH Baseball (Approved as part of consent agenda)
10.4 Approve Ali Weston as Dance Drill Coach (Approved as part of consent agenda)
10.5 Approve Sarah Townsend as Volunteer for Volleyball (Approved as part of consent agenda)
10.6 Approve Anna Olson as Volunteer for JH Girls BB (Approved as part of consent agenda)
10.7 Approve Darcy Swanson as Volunteer for JH Girls BB (Approved as part of consent agenda)
10.8 Approve Chad Rogers as Volunteer for Girls/Boys Golf (Approved as part of consent agenda)
10.9 Acknowledge Resignation of Robert Beebe as JH Boys Basketball (Approved as part of consent agenda)
10.10 Approve Jackie Clucas as Volunteer for JH Softball
A motion was made by Hawes, seconded by Clucas to approve Jackie Clucas as Volunteer for JH Softball. Members voting Aye: Clucas, Hawes, Jeffries. Members voting Nay: Edmonds and VanDeVelde. Motion carried.
FUTURE BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
September
- SRO Update
– Approve 2018/2019 District Budget
- Ag Ed Update
- Risk Management Plan Update
October- Revisit Facilities and longer term planning
- Discussion of the utilization of Performance Contracting
Board President Larson indicated that all Committee’s must submit written reports of their meeting and suggested that Principal’s attendance at board meetings be optional.
The Board toured the facilities
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Edmonds, seconded by Jeffries to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 PM. Motion was carried with the following vote: Clucas- yes, Edmonds – yes, Hawes – yes, Jeffries – yes, VanDeVelde – yes
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