Orion Community Unit School District 223 Board met Nov. 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The meeting was called to order at the District Office, 1002 11th Avenue, Orion, Illinois, at 7:32 p.m. by Board President Nedved. Present were members Abbott, Cooper, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale. Absent was member Kane.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Board President Nedved announced that the Board had met in executive session at 6:46 p.m. – 7:30 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; collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees; 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 October 17, 2018, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting; October 17, 2018, 6:35 p.m., executive meeting; October 17, 2018, 7:49 p.m., regular meeting; approval of prepaid bills: $18,018.70; approval of October, 2018 Payroll Benefits: $47,301.75; and approval of November, 2018 bills: $83,435.40, totaling $148,755.85; approval of October 16, 2018, payroll: $113.12; approval of October 30, 2018, payroll: $275,048.60; approval of November 15, 2018, payroll: $279,275.06; 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 John Simosky as a Paraprofessional, effective October 24, 2018; accepted the resignation from Kelsey Rentfro-Cline as a High School Winter Spirit Squad Coach, effective immediately; approved Trent DeDecker as a Volunteer OMS Boys’ Basketball Coach for the remaining 2018-2019 school year; approved Alexandra Mack as a Volunteer OMS Cheer Coach for the remaining 2018-2019 school year; and approved the following High School Volunteer Coaches for the remaining 2018-2019 school year: boys’ basketball ~ Travis Anderson, Brent Hutton, Jason Marshall, and Bryce Thomsen; girls’ basketball ~ Emily McVietty and Scott Williams; wrestling ~ Brian Fair, Jeff Ferry, and Bob Mitton; and robotics ~ Barb Wiedenmann and Jeff Wiedenmann. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Board presented a Certificate of Merit to Maryn Bollinger for her State Cross Country Qualifier accomplishment. High School Cross Country Coach Morgan Matson, was also presented a Certificate of Merit. The Board also presented Certificates of Merit to Wade Gardner, Kamaryn Leab, Macenzie Ratliff, and Michael Seabloom for winning the State FFA Soils Team competition. Orion FFA Sponsor, Jay Solomonson,
was also presented a Certificate of Merit. Board President Nedved and Superintendent Blessman announced that School Board Member Day is Thursday, November 15. Board members were thanked and recognized for their service to the school district.
Cindy Vestal, Orion Music Boosters’ President, thanked the Board of Education members for their service. Mrs. Vestal also reported on music competitions, upcoming music concerts, an upcoming drama presentation, and the drama department possibly joining Music Boosters.
Superintendent Blessman reported on the tentative tax levy; the upcoming IASB-IASA-IASBO Joint Annual Conference; the upcoming town hall meeting, concerning the Crotega Threat Suppression System, to be held on Thursday, January 10, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., at OMS; the Illinois 5Essentials Survey; district facilities; and upcoming state compliance review.
High School Principal DeBaillie reported on the recent Student Council/ Student Hunger Drive, recent parent/teacher conferences, upcoming semester finals on December 19 and 20, class scheduling for the 2019-2020 school year, and athletics.
C.R. Hanna Principal Lowe reported that the State of Illinois designated C.R. Hanna Elementary School as one of the top 10% of schools in the State of Illinois. Principal Lowe also reported on parent/teacher conferences, the Book Fair, and an author’s visit/assembly.
Middle School Principal Briney reported on parent/teacher conferences, Book Fair, Student Hunger Drive, upcoming SIP inservice, athletics, and gym usage.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Kayser to approve a leave of absence for employee 111418 in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and School Board Policy. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale.
MOTION CARRIED.
Motion by Cooper, second by Kayser to hire Christine M. Walz as a regular AM/PM bus driver for the remaining 2018-2019 school year. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale.
MOTION CARRIED.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Kayser to hire Trina Laleman as a part-time Cook (3 hours per school day) at Orion Middle School, for the remaining 2018-2019 school year. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale.
MOTION CARRIED.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Cooper to hire Jody Belowske as a PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Coach for the remaining 2018-2019 school year. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale.
MOTION CARRIED.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Kayser to hire Brooke Buchen as a PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Coach for the remaining 2018-2019 school year. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale.
MOTION CARRIED.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Abbott to hire Megan Maher as a High School Winter Spirit Squad Coach for the remaining 2018-2019 school year. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale.
MOTION CARRIED. COACH
Motion by Kayser, second by Abbott to hire Debra Lawyer as a Paraprofessional (18.75 hours per school week) for the remaining 2018-2019 school year. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale.
MOTION CARRIED.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Cooper to enter into a Memo of Understanding with the Orion Education Association which creates a High School eSports Coach position and establishes an Extra Curricular Salary for the High School eSports Coach position, as presented. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Board reviewed meeting minutes from the District’s Insurance Committee and the Orion Athletic Booster Club.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Monson to select a tentative levy (2018 payable in 2019) for adoption at the December 2018 Board of Education meeting. Voice Vote: All Ayes.
MOTION CARRIED.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Abbott to submit the following policies and procedures for first reading: 2:250-E2 Exhibit – Immediately Available District Public Records and Web-Posted Reports and Records; 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure; 3:40-E Exhibit – Checklist for the Superintendent Employment Contract Negotiation Process; 4:10 Fiscal and Business Management; 4:110 Transportation;
4:110-AP2 Administrative Procedure – Bus Driver Communication Devices, Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspection, and Bus Driving Comments; 4:140 Waiver of Student Fees; 4:150 Facility Management and Building Programs; 4:170 Safety; 4:170-AP1, E1 Exhibit – Accident or Injury Form; 4:170-AP1, E2 Exhibit – Memo to Staff Members Regarding Contacts by Media About a Crisis; 5:90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting; 5:100 Staff Development Program; 5:100-AP Administrative Procedure – Staff Development Program; 5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal; 6:20 School Year Calendar and Day; 6:30 Organization of Instruction; 6:60 Curriculum Content; 6:120 Education of Children with Disabilities; 6:120-AP1, E1 Exhibit – Notice to Parents/Guardians Regarding Section 504 Rights; 6:140 Education of Homeless Children; 6:140-AP Administrative Procedure – Education of Homeless Children; 6:150 Home and Hospital Instruction; 6:190 Extracurricular and Co- Curricular Activities; 6:230 Library Media Program; 6:280 Grading and Promotion; 6:300 Graduation Requirements; 6:310 High School Credit for Non-District Experiences, Course Substitutions, Re-Entering Students; 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities; 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited; 7:50 School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools; 7:70 Attendance and Truancy; 7:180 Administrative Procedure – Prevention, Identification, Investigation, and Response to Bullying; 7:140-AP Administrative Procedure – Use of Metal Detectors for Student Safety; 7:185-E Exhibit – Memo to Parents/Guardians Regarding Teen Dating Violence; 7:190 Student Behavior; 7:250 Student Support Services; 7:260 Exemption from Physical Education; 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students; 7:270-AP1 Administrative Procedure – Dispensing Medication; 7:270-AP2 Administrative Procedure – 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 Administrative Procedure – Program for Managing Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries. Voice Vote: All Ayes.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Board discussed the upcoming IASB-IASA-IASBO Joint Annual Conference in Chicago and reviewed the upcoming School Board election. The Board also discussed the upcoming town hall meeting concerning the Crotega Threat Suppression System to be held on Thursday, January 10, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., at OMS. Specific questions concerning the Crotega Threat Suppression System (to be addressed at the meeting) may be sent to Superintendent Blessman (jblessman@orionschools.us) prior to the meeting date.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Kayser to adjourn. Voice Vote: ADJOURN All Ayes.
MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
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