Kewanee Community Unit School District 229 Board of Education met June 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR REGULAR SCHEDULED 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 Johnson calling the Meeting to order at 6:15pm. Roll call showed the following Members present: Padilla, Christiansen, DeBord, Steffen, Salisbury, Stabler and Johnson. Superintendent Sullens was also present.
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING
At 6:18 pm Member Christiansen seconded a motion made by Member DeBord 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/2017. Voice roll vote showed all present Members voting aye. Vice-President Christiansen was absent. The motion carried.
At 7:39 pm Member Stabler seconded a motion made by Member Steffen to adjourn the Closed Session meeting. A voice roll call was heard with all present Members voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL FOR OPEN SESSION MEETING
President Johnson called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:41pm. This Open Session continued in the Staff Development Room of the Administration Office. Roll call showed the following Board Members present: Padilla, Christiansen, DeBord, Steffen, Salisbury, Stabler and Johnson. The audience included staff members: J Anderson, T Brown, D Hodge-Bates, T Atwell, J Purdy and KEA President R Kapacinskas Kewanee Star Courier reporter Mike Helenthal was in attendance to report on the meeting. Community members attending the meeting were K Edwards and F Brown.
Recording secretary H Leckey-Hughes and Superintendent C Sullens were in attendance as well.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
President Johnson asked the audience to stand, if able, and join the Board in saying the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag.
IV. SINE DIE – BUDGET HEARING
A. Roll Call by the Secretary
President Johnson called for a motion at 7:43 pm for Sine Die to enter into a 2018-2019 Budget Hearing. Member Christiansen seconded a motion made by Member Steffen to enter into the Budget Hearing. The roll call vote showed members Stabler, DeBord, Padilla, Christiansen, Salisbury, Steffen and Johnson all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.
B. Presentation of the 2018-2019 Amended Budget by the Superintendent
Dr. Sullens presented the Amended 2018-2019 Budget and discussed the changes. The amended budget reflects the transfer of $650,000.00 from the Working Cash fund to the Operations and Maintenance Fund and the transfer to $650,000.00 from the Operations and Maintenance Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund.
Sullens highlighted Budget line 20 Disbursement/Expenditures “On Behalf” payments with equals $5,716,000.00. This is what the State Board considers the amount the District would have to contribute for this year to be fully funded for TRS based upon teacher/administrator wages should there ever be a cost shift. Obviously the state is not paying $5,716,000.00, realistically they should be paying 8% of gross salaries for certified staff and administrators. This matches the 9% the teachers/administrators pay in and the.58% the District contributes.
C. Public Comments
None
D. Consideration and Approval of the 2018-2019 Amended Budget
E. Consideration and Approval of Resolution to Transfer $650,000.00 From the Working Cash Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Fund
F. Consideration and Approval of Resolution to Transfer $650,000.00 From the Operations and Maintenance Fund to the Capital improvement Fund
President Johnson called for a motion to approve consent items D-F. Member Padilla seconded a motion made by member Stabler to approve. The roll call vote showed Members DeBord, Padilla, Christiansen, Salisbury, Steffen, Stabler and Johnson all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.
G. Adjournment of Sine Die-Budget Hearing
At 7:46 pm Member DeBord seconded a motion made by Member Steffen to adjourn sine die. The roll call votes showed Members Padilla, Christiansen, Salisbury, Steffen, Stabler, DeBord, and Johnson all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.
SINE DIE
V. INVITED GUESTS
None
VI., VII. & VIII. MINUTES, FINANCIAL, TREASURER’S REPORT, AND BILLS AND PAYROLL CONSENT AGENDA
President Johnson asked for a motion for a Consent Agenda and acceptance of Items VI, VII & VIII. Member Stabler seconded the motion made by Member Steffen to approve consent Items VI, VII & VIII. The roll showed Members Christiansen, Salisbury, Steffen, Stabler, DeBord, Padilla, and Johnson all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.
IX. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
None
X. REPORT FROM ADMINISRATION
a. Superintendent
Budget Overview F/19 & F/20
Dr. Sullens announced there is a lot of positive news coming from Springfield. The question is will the revenue match what they are predicting with the new Marijuana and Gaming Casino taxes.
Summer Cleaning/Maintenance
Dr. Sullens noted crews have been busy with cleaning. There are no large projects scheduled for this summer.
KHS Ag Farm Corn Planted by Rob Dorman
Dr. Sullens credited Rob Dorman who planted the KHS Ag Farm and the acres south of Belle Alexander School (Approx. 11 acres in corn). Member Steffen noted that Ag View applied the anhydrous.
American Legion Memorial Day Program
Superintendent Sullens reported that the American Legion Memorial Day Program that recognized veterans was outstanding. Band Director Binek and the students did a wonderful job. Ms. Grebner joined the band playing her piccolo.
Mr. Bryan – KHS Principal
KHS Summer School
Dr. Sullens reported in Principal Bryan’s absence that there are 18 students enrolled in Summer School Social Studies, 9 students in English, 14 students enrolled in math and 1 Out of District student (Sheffield) with of total of 36 students.
Summer Drivers Ed. has 39 students in the classroom and 36 behind wheel for a total of 75. There will be another behind the wheel session at the end of the month for 38 more students.
Mr. Atwell-KHS Athletic Director
IHSA State Track
Coach Atwell reported that Tristan Nolan completed at the 2019 IHSA Girls State Track Field Meet in the High Jump & 300 Low Hurdles. Tristan cleared 5’1” before being eliminated. In hurdles she ran a time of :49.63. Tristan also broke the 300m low hurdle record earlier this year.
Sophomore Melcon DeJesus qualified for the 2019 Boys State Track and Field Meet at Eastern Illinois University in the 400m dash. Melcon broke the school record on Friday with a time of :49.66 and then placed 5th at state on Saturday.
Alumni Colton Johnson, 2016 Kewanee graduate who plays for the Illinois State University Redbirds was on ESPN this week. The Redbirds qualified for the NCAA Div. 1 Tournament this year. They lost to #7 National ranked Louisville 3-4. Louisville is now in the World Series. Colton, who has been a reliever all year, was called upon to be the starter for this game and pitched spectacular. Dr. Sullens attended the Redbird Conference Tournament. Colton had a great season this year.
Atwell also reported that Lilly DeBord and Maddie Uitermarkt were named Illinois Coaches Association-Softball 3rd Team All State and Melcon DeJesus was named Moline Dispatch All Area Athlete.
Dr. Sullens and Coach Atwell briefly noted the revised version for football IHSA Districting. Kewanee would be included with Dixon, Elgin, Genoa, Harvard, Marengo, Rock Falls, Rockford Lutheran, and Stillman Valley. A bylaw has been proposed to go back to Conferences that Districts can create themselves.
Mr. Anderson-Central Principal
Central & Irving Summer School
Anderson reported 130 are attending Summer School at Central and approximately 155 students at Irving School.
XI. SUPERINTENDENT COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
XII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. KHS Soccer Field/Additions (Ratliff’s)
Dr. Sullens reported that Ratliff’s had a small window of good weather and were able to get the dirt work done and grass planted around the KHS Addition and the practice Soccer field. It is the goal to have the Soccer field completed and ready for use this fall.
b. Belle Alexander School (Ratliff’s)
Dr. Sullens related that Ratliff’s also completed work at Belle Alexander (report was included with XII a.)
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
(Consent Items A-E)
a. Consideration and Approval of Education Meeting Dates for 2019/2020 School Year
President Johnson called for a motion to approve. Member Christiansen made a motion to approve the Education Meeting Dates for 19/20. Member Stabler seconded the motion. A voice vote was heard with all present members voting aye. No nays were heard. The motion carried.
b. Consideration and Approval of Lunch & Breakfast Rates for 2019/2020 School Year
President Johnson called for a motion to approve the 19/20 Lunch & Breakfast rates. There will be a.10 rate increase in Breakfast and Lunch prices which is in compliance with federal regulations. Member Padilla seconded a motion made by Member Salisbury to approve. The roll call votes showed Members Salisbury, Steffen, Stabler, DeBord, Padilla, Christiansen and Johnson all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.
c. Consideration and Approval of ROE (TRS Qualified Employees) to continue with the Kewanee 229 Payroll and Health Insurance from 9/1/19 to 8/31/20
Dr. Sullens recommended to approve the ROE payroll and Health Insurance agreement. Member Steffen seconded a motion made by Member DeBord to approve. The roll call vote showed Members Steffen, Stabler, DeBord, Padilla, Christiansen, Salisbury and Johnson all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.
d. Consideration and Approval of Administration Office Bids
President Johnson called for a motion to approve the Administration Office addition bids. Recommended bids are from Peoria Metro (General Trades) for $381,200.00, Traco Fire (Fire Sprinkler Systems) for $79,187.00, Dooley Bros. ($8,400.00) Plumbing, Johnson Heating and Air (Mechanical) $14,521.00, and Oberlander (Electrical) $51,900.00 for a total of $535,208.00. The addition will house the Kewanee Schools Foundation, Kewanee Instructional Coaches and District Record/Supply Storage. Member Salisbury seconded a motion made by Member Steffen to approve. The roll call vote showed Members Stabler, DeBord, Padilla, Christiansen, Salisbury, Steffen and Johnson all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.
e. Consideration and Approval to Authorize the Superintendent to Negotiate an Amendment to the Contract Between the Kewanee Education Association and the Kewanee Board of Education to Restore the 6% End of Career Incentive.
President Johnson called for a motion to approve. Member DeBord seconded a motion made by Member Christiansen to approve. The roll call vote showed Members DeBord, Padilla, Christiansen, Salisbury, Steffen, Stabler and Johnson all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.
f. Consideration and Approval of Administrator Retirement Agreement Adjustment
Member Steffen made a motion to approve. Member Christiansen seconded the motion. The roll call vote showed Members Padilla, Christiansen, Salisbury, Steffen, Stabler, DeBord and Johnson all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.
g. Consideration and Approval of School Calendar for the 2019-2020 School Year
Member Johnson called for a motion to approve the 19/20 School Calendar. Member Steffen seconded a motion made by Member DeBord to approve. A Voice vote was heard with all present members voting aye. There were no nay votes heard. The motion carried.
XIV. ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
PERSONNEL:
Resignations
F/T Aide at Neponset Emali Porter Effective Immediately
F/T Food Service Cashier Jeanna Moore Effective Immediately
ROE Professional Development Coordinator Aubree Plant Effective 6/30/19
Central JH Head Football Coach Courtney Conley Effective Immediately
Dr. Sullens recommended approving the resignations of the above listed employees. Member Stabler seconded a motion made by Member Salisbury to approve. The roll call vote showed Christiansen, Salisbury, Steffen, Stabler, DeBord, Padilla and Johnson all voting aye. There were no nay votes heard. The motion carried.
Retirements
None
Hires
Summer Custodial Worker Colton Johnson
KHS Cheerleading Coach Misty Bruno
Summer Cafeteria Worker (Floater) David McLaurin
KHS Assistant Football Coach Courtney Conley
Central JH Head Football Coach Troy Sheets
Central Student Council Co-Advisor Kari Laue
Full-Time Neponset Aide Katy Watt
Part-Time Central 1 on 1 Aide Tara DeBlieck
Neponset Pre-K Teacher Melisa Wise
Central Counselor Chelsea Hamerlinck
Central Counselor Emily Boyler
Irving Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher Kylie Murphy
KHS Counselor Jamie Willis
Dr. Sullens recommended approving the above listed hires. Member DeBord made a motion to approve. Member Salisbury seconded that motion. The roll call vote showed Members Salisbury, Steffen, Stabler DeBord Padilla, Christiansen and Johnson all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.
*All hires are contingent upon hires obtaining appropriate certification and qualifications prior to beginning job.
Leaves
None
Long Term Sub
None
Transfers (1)
From Central Counselor to KHS Counselor Katrina Wager
From Neponset Kindergarten Teacher to Belle Wendy Goodrum
Kindergarten Teacher
From Neponset PreK Teacher to Neponset Rhonda Michelle Dyer
Kindergarten Teacher
From Belle Resource Teacher to Neponset/Belle Elizabeth Murphy (Bral)
Resource Teacher
From Districtwide Instructional Coach to Belle Rebecca Baney
Alexander School Principal
From 2nd Grade Teacher at Irving to Districtwide Amanda Minx
Instructional Coach
From KHS Business Teacher to Part-Time Casie Douglas
Instructional Coach/Part-Time Business Teacher
From KHS Dual Credit Coordinator to KHS Academic Paula Evans
Advising Counselor
From Part-Time Irving Aide to Full-Time Central Aide Jill Taylor
Dr. Sullens recommended to approve the above transfers. Member Steffen seconded a motion made by Member Stabler to approve. The roll call vote showed. The roll call vote showed Members Steffen, Stabler, DeBord, Padilla, Christiansen, Salisbury and Johnson all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.
Student Teachers/Internship/Practicum
None
Volunteers I
KHS Boys Basketball Coach Tom Miler
Central Football Coach Andy Bullock
Central JH Softball Coach Ryan Hicks
Irving Summer School Elizabeth Allen
Lyle School Connie Westefer
Dr. Sullens recommended to approve the above volunteers. Member Christiansen seconded a motion made by Member DeBord to approve. The roll call vote showed Members Stabler, DeBord, Padilla, Christiansen, Salisbury, Steffen and Johnson all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.
Renewal/Non-Renewal of Stipend Positions
None
Internships
None
OTHER ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
Dr. Sullens recommended to approve the transfer of Maria Fragoso from KHS Secretary to Central Secretary and Rocio Morales from Irving Aide to KHS Secretary. President Johnson called for a motion. Member Padilla seconded a motion made by Member Steffen to approve. The roll call vote showed Members DeBord, Padilla, Christiansen, Salisbury, Steffen, Stabler and Johnson all voting aye. There were no nay votes. The motion carried.
XV. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS
XVI. COMMENTS FROM BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION
Member Steffen made a “Shout-out” to the KHS Band who performed at the Neponset Picnic Days and noted how the community was very impressed. Sullens also noted that there was a letter to the editor in the Kewanee Star Courier from Marty Golby addressing their performance.
President Johnson called for a Moment of Silence for Gary Costenson, former board member, husband of employee Peggy Costenson, and step-father to employee Emily Robinson.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:33pm President Johnson called for a motion for Adjournment. Member DeBord made a motion to approve. President Johnson seconded the motion. A Voice vote was heard with all members voting aye. There were no nay votes heard. The motion carried.
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