Orion Community Unit School District 223 Board met Dec. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The meeting was called to order at the District Office, 1002 11th Avenue, Orion, Illinois, at 7:40 p.m. by Board President Nedved. Present were members Abbott, Cooper, Kane, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Board President Nedved announced that the Board had met in executive session at 6:46 p.m. – 7:37 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; security procedures and the use of personnel and equipment to respond to an actual, a threatened, or a reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees, students, staff, the public, or public property; 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 Cooper to approve the consent agenda. The consent agenda included approval of minutes of the November 14, 2018, 6:45 p.m., regular meeting; November 14, 2018, 6:46 p.m., executive meeting; November 14, 2018, 7:32 p.m., regular meeting; approval of prepaid bills: $57,503.24; approval of November, 2018 Payroll Benefits: $46,415.09; and approval of December, 2018 bills: $116,112.08, totaling $220,030.41; approval of November 30, 2018, payroll: $281,692.48; approval of December 14, 2018, payroll: $252,372.89; approval of activity fund financial statements from C.R. Hanna Elementary School, Orion Middle School, and Orion High School; and approval of district financial reports. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kane, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale. MOTION CARRIED.
C.R. Hanna Principal Lowe thanked the First and Second Grade Teachers, Mrs. Moen, and Mrs. Crose for their wonderful holiday concerts and programs. High School Principal DeBaillie announced the 13 OHS Seniors who are also this year’s Illinois State Scholars. Mr. DeBaillie also congratulated Logan Lee (University of Iowa Football) and Danielle Taets (Illinois State Track and Field) for their recent college signings.
Autumn Manning, reporting for the Orion Music Boosters, reported on the recent Winter One Act Plays, auditions for the upcoming production of Bye Bye Birdie, and upcoming fundraiser with Fannie May candy. Mrs. Manning also announced that Orion Music Boosters will now also include the Drama Department.
Superintendent Blessman reported on his attendance at the recent IASB-IASA-IASBO Joint Annual Conference. Mr. Blessman also EPORT reported on building and grounds, Board policies, OMS Principal search, tax levy, a state policy changing school calendars, categorical payments, a financial report from the school district’s auditors, and the upcoming town hall meeting on Thursday, January 10, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., at OMS, concerning the Crotega Threat Suppression System. 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.
C.R. Hanna Principal Lowe reported on his attendance at the recent IASB-IASA-IASBO Joint Annual Conference and the Raising Student Achievement Conference.
Middle School Principal Briney reported on Lego Robotics, parent/ teacher conferences, Student Council, athletics, and MAP testing.
High School Principal DeBaillie reported on PSAT test scores, the recent Winter concert, final exams, student registration for next school year, and athletics. Mr. DeBaillie also reported on his attendance at the recent IASB-IASA-IASBO Joint Annual Conference.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Abbott to hire Andrew Lister as the High School eSports Coach for the remaining 2018-2019 school year. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kane, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale. MOTION CARRIED.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Kayser to enter into a Memo of Understanding with the Orion Education Association which establishes an Extra Curricular Salary for the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Coach positions, as presented. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kane, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale. MOTION CARRIED.
The Board reviewed meeting minutes from the Orion Athletic Booster Club and the Orion PTA.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Kayser to adopt the tax levy as presented and authorize all documents necessary for the filing of the tax levy with the respective county clerks. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kane, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale. MOTION CARRIED.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Monson to adopt the following policies and procedures: 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. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kane, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale. MOTION CARRIED.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Cooper to submit the following policies and procedures for first reading: 2:150 Committees; 2:250-E2 Exhibit – Immediately Available District Public Records and Web-Posted Reports and Records; 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure; 3:40 Superintendent; 4:170 Safety; 4:170-AP1 Administrative Procedure – Comprehensive Safety and Security Plan; 5:100 Staff Development Program; 5:190 Teacher Qualifications; 5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal; 5:230 Maintaining Student Discipline; 6:20 School Year Calendar and Day; 6:60 Curriculum Content; 6:60-AP Administrative Procedure – Comprehensive Health Education Program; 6:310 High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students; 7:70 Attendance and Truancy; 7:100 Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students; 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 Asthma Medicine, Epinephrine Injectors, and/or Opioid Antagonists; 7:270-E1 Exhibit – School Medication Authorization Form; 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention; 7:305 Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries; and 7:305-AP Administrative Procedure – Program for Managing Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries. Voice Vote: All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
Board members Kane and Nedved reported on their attendance at the recent IASB-IASA-IASBO Joint Annual Conference. The Board 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. The Board also discussed the upcoming School Board election in April. Secretary Abbott read one thank you note.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Monson to go into executive session in accordance with paragraph 42a of the open meetings act to discuss collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one of more classes of employees. Ayes: Abbott, Cooper, Kane, Kayser, Monson, Nedved, and Nightingale. MOTION CARRIED. Time: 8:44 p.m.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Monson to come out of executive session. Voice Vote: All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED. Time: 9:50 p.m.
Board President Nedved announced that the Board had met in executive session at 8:44 p.m. – 9:50 p.m. to discuss collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one of more classes of employees.
Motion by Nightingale, second by Cooper to adjourn. Voice Vote: ADJOURN All Ayes. MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at 9:51 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2018
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