Macon Reporter

Mt. Zion Community Unit School District No. 3 Board of Education met Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Here are the minutes as provided by Mt. Zion CUSD No. 3:

MT. ZION COMMUNITY SCHOOLS UNIT DISTRICT NO. 3 MT. ZION, ILLINOIS

PAGE 105 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION November 15, 2016

President Todd Garner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER

Members present were: Todd Garner, John Flora, Kenny Davis, Kristi Niles, ROLL CALL Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey. Absent: Jeffrey Sams.

The Administration present consisted of Dr. Travis R. Roundcount, Superintendent of ADMINISTRATION Schools; Brian Rhoades, Associate Superintendent; High School Principal Cheryl Warner; PRESENT Mt. Zion Intermediate School Principal Randy Thacker; District Curriculum and Technology Director Billy Rockey.

The Pledge of Allegiance was cited by those present and led by Board Member Jerry Birkey. PLEDGE OF

ALLEGIANCE

The Regular Meeting minutes of October 18, 2016 were approved by general consent.

There were no Visitor Communications. 

President Garner recognized Superintendent Roundcount who introduced STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Heather M. Powell, CPA from BKD, LLP regarding the District’s audit for the 2015-2016 school year. Ms. Powell provided a brief summary of the audit and answered questions from the Board. President Garner thanked Ms. Powell for the services provided by BKD.

President Garner announced that an executive session was not required. 

Dave Brandon introduced a motion to approve the personnel related items as outlined including: Resignation: Donnie Newingham, District Transportation, Bus Driver, RESIGNATIONS/ effective November 4, 2016; Veronica Goebel, Food Service, effective November 4, 2016; EMPLOYMENT/ Ryan Lott, JH Assistant Wrestling Coach, effective November 16, 2016; Employment: LEAVE OF ABSENCE/ Thomas Rich, Intermediate, Custodian, effective November 16, 2016 for the 2016-2017 SUBSTITUTE SPEECH school year; Samantha Beyers, District Transportation, Bus Driver, effective November 16, LANGUAGE PATHOLO- 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year; Garrett Knock, Junior High, Volunteer JH Assistant GIST PAY RATE Wrestling Coach, effective November 16, 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year; Brandon Zerfowski, High School, Volunteer HS Assistant Wrestling coach, effective November 16, 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year; Suzanne Hackl, Food Service, effective November 16, 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year. Appointment: Ryan Lott, Junior High, JH Head Wrestling Coach, effective November 16, 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year. Reassignment: Julia Moroney, McGaughey/Mt. Zion Grade, Librarian Assistant, effective November 16, 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year (moving from McGaughey Special Ed. Teaching Assistant position). Leave of Absence: Jessica Peters, Mt. Zion Grade, Beginning on or around January 3, 2017 and continuing through approximately April 3, 2017. Substitute Speech Language Pathologist Pay Rate: Up to, but not exceed, $280 per day. Seconded: Jerry Birkey. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll call: Kristi Niles, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, Kenny Davis, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

Kenny Davis introduced a motion to approve recommended changes to the 2017-2018 High School Student Course Planning Handbook. Seconded: Jerry Birkey. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Dr. Roundcount extended a thank you to High School

CHANGES FOR 2017-2018 Principal Warner, Curriculum and Technology Director Billy Rockey, High School Staff/ Committee for the recommended changes. Roll call: Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, Kenny Davis, Kristi Niles, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

Dave Brandon presented a motion to approve payment of the November 2016 Fund Warrants #21165 - #21312. Seconded: Kenny Davis. Roll call: Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, Kenny Davis, Kristi Niles, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

Kenny Davis presented a motion that the October 2016 Financial/Treasurer’s report be accepted and filed for audit. Seconded: Kristi Niles. Roll call: Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, Kenny Davis, Kristi Niles, yea. Motion carried 6-0. REPORT OCTOBER (See Book of Attachments.) 2016

John Flora introduced a motion to approve the Risk Management Program as a guide  for the expenditures paid from the 2016 Tort Fund levy. Seconded: Kenny Davis. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll call: Todd Garner, John Flora, Kenny Davis, Kristi Niles, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

Kenny Davis presented a motion to approve the estimated amount of property tax necessary to be levied for the calendar year 2016 as outlined in the chart as presented. Seconded: Dave Brandon. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll call: John Flora, Kenny Davis, Kristi Niles, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

Dave Brandon introduced a motion to approve the resolution authorizing intervention in the proceedings before the Illinois property Tax Appeal Board regarding the Appeal by Evergreen Place Decatur. Seconded: Kenny Davis. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll call: Kenny Davis, Kristi Niles, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.) KNOWN AS EVERGREEN PLACE DECATUR

The following items were discussed in General Discussion: 

1. Dr. Roundcount commented that the High School Course Planning Handbook Introduction section may also include additional wording clarification regarding administrative discretion allowable to address academic and co-curricular matters not identified in the handbook.

2. President Garner announced Tuesday, December 20, 2016 as the next regular meeting of the Board of MEETING Education. The Board of Education meeting was adjourned by general consent at 7:15 p.m.

Todd Garner, President 

Dave Brandon, Secretary Board of Education 

Board of Education MT. ZION COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3 (11/15/16)