Macon Reporter

Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education met Dec. 13.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Call to Order

President Stephanie Guerrero called the December meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Board members present were: Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood.

Administration

Also present: Superintendent Bob Meadows, Sangamon Valley High School Principal Jonathan Field, Sangamon Valley Middle School Principal Jonathan Downing, and Sangamon Valley Intermediate Principal Kristina Sommer.

Pledge to the Flag

Mrs. Sommer led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Visitors

President Stephanie Guerrero recognized and welcomed the visitors.  Visitors present were Gretchen Cromwell, Rob and Kristie Walters.

Executive Session

Jeff Stahl moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to enter closed session at 6:11 p.m. for the reasons stated on the agenda. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood.  All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Closed Session Adjournment

Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to re-enter open session at 6:19 p.m.  Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood.  All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Closed Session Minutes

Josh Hilbert moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to accept the closed session minutes as read in closed session.  Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood.  All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Resignation

Jessica Browning moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to accept the resignation of John Gorecki as the High School Assistant Musical Director effective immediately. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood.  All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Employment

Lori Campbell moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to employ Andrew Martin as the High School Chess Sponsor for the 2023-2024 school year. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood.  All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Consent Agenda

Jeff Stahl moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.  Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood.  All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Superintendent’s Report

Mr. Meadows discussed the Regional Office HLS Inspection and MS Fire Panel equipment addition with the Board.

Board Policies

Josh Hilbert moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to approve the Draft Update of Board Policies as discussed: 2:20, 2:120, 2:200, 2:220-E2, 2:220-E6, 4:10, 4:60, 4:130, 4:130-E, 4:160, 5:30, 5:190. 5:200, 5:210, 5:220, 5:250, 5:330, 6:15, 6:30, 6:50, 6:60, 6:230, 7:60, 7:70, 7:160, 7:190, 7:270, 7:285, 7:290 and 8:30. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood.  All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Board Policy

Martha Leeper moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to approve the 5 year review of Board Policy 4:30. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood.  All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Tech Electronics

Matt Wood moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to approve the bid from Tech Electronics for the Illiopolis campus fire detection additions for the amount of $13,181. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood.  All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

District Bookkeeper

Martha Leeper moved and Stephanie Guerrero seconded the motion to approve the purchase of office furniture from Illini Supply for the Bookkeeper, Administrative Assistant, and Superintendent offices for the amount of $16,518.80. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood.  All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Facilities Use

Lori Campbell moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to approve the 11U Rampage’s request for the use and minor repairs of the baseball/softball diamonds on the Illiopolis Campus for the 2024 season.  All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Next regular meeting is scheduled for January 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Adjournment

Jeff Stahl moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned at 6:45 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

https://www.sangamonvalley.org/board-meetings/december-13-2023-regular-meeting