Macon Reporter

Blue Ridge Community Unit School District 18 Board of Education met June 21.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

I. Call to Order

Board President, Justin Otto called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

II. Roll Call

Board Members in attendance were Matt Althaus, Kenna Dunlap Johnson, Curt Homann, Maureen Gilbert, Dion Lathrom, Franci Miller, Dale Schneman, and Justin Otto.

Also in attendance were Superintendent Susan Wilson; Principal John Lawrence, Principal Katie Nichols, Principal Ryan Peyton, and Recording Secretaries Krista Voyles and Julie Graning.

III. Public Comments/Recognition of Guests

Stephen Krominga, Joe Sawyer, Tim Rick, Chuck Arnold, Drew O’Connell, Lance Nichols, Leslie Whitehouse, Lois Dowling, Evan Miles, Troy Jamison

IV. Board Communications

Mrs. Wilson shared an email with our Coaches from Kendra Shaffer. Also received a letter from Farm Bureau supporting our programs.

V. Presentations

A. Presentation of Athletic Programs

Evan Miles reported the highlights and events for the High School Athletic Programs for 2016-2017 and Stephen Krominga reported for the BRIJHS Athletic Programs for 2016-2017.

VI. Board Committees

Policy committee met via email.

VII. Administrative Reports

A. Superintendent

1. Superintendent's Monthly Report

Mrs. Wilson highlighted her monthly report. She informed the Board that our Insurance Broker Suzanne Steele is no long with Benefit Source.

The Board agreed to signing the Future Ready Schools District Pledge that Mrs. Wilson spoke of in her report.

2. IASB School Board Governance Recognition

3. Progress Towards Strategic Planning Goals

4. End of the Year Accomplishments

B. Principals

1. Mr. Ryan Peyton, Ruth M. Schneider Elementary

Mr. Peyton reviewed his report with the board.

2. Mrs. Katie Nichols, Blue Ridge Intermediate & Junior High School

Mrs. Nichols reviewed her report with the board.

3. Mr. John Lawrence, Blue Ridge High School

Mr. Lawrence reviewed his report with the board.

C. Technology

D. Operations and Maintenance

E. Transportation

F. Food Services

VIII. Approval of Consent Items

Motion by Matt Althaus 2nd by Dale Schneman to approve the consent agenda items listed on attachment A as presented.

Roll call vote 7 ayes 0 nays. Motion carried.

A. Minutes from Regular and Special Board of Education Meetings

B. Financial Reports

C. Bills and Payroll

D. Ratification of Suspensions

E. Adoption of Fiscal Year of July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 and Continue All Policies, Contracts, and Programs in Force on June 30, 2017

F. District Depositories for District Funds for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year

G. Transportation Hazard Areas

H. Approve Mose, Yockley, Brown & Kull as the 2016-2017 Auditors

I. Reduction in Force, Individual Bus Aide, Mac Harden

J. Adoption of the IRS Standard Mileage Rate of $0.535 Per Mile Per the District's Collective Bargaining Agreement

K. Approval District Insurance Renewal

L. Administrative Procedures for GATA Related Policies

M. Employee Handbook

N. Accept the Resignation(s) of District Personnel

1. Mickey Lower, Growing Together Parent Coordinator, Schneider Elementary School

2. Lois Dowling, Business and Tech Prep Teacher, Blue Ridge High School, 3 Year Retirement Notice

3. Wayne Brown, Softball Coach & Girls Assistant Basketball Coach, Blue Ridge High School

4. Shelby Lawson, Spanish Teacher, Blue Ridge High School

5. Neil Ehlers, Bus Driver, Blue Ridge CUSD 18

IX. Old Business

A. Discuss for Approval the 2016-2017 Amended Budget

Motion by Franci Miller, 2nd by Matt Athaus, to approve the 2016-17 amended budget, for Blue Ridge CUSD #18, as presented.

Roll call vote 7 ayes 0 nays. Motion carried.

X. New Business

A. Discuss for Approval Technology Purchases

Motion by Franci Miller 2nd by Kenn Dunlap Johnson to approve the projects listed at a total cost of $32,348.06 from Heart Technology for bells and clocks at BRHS, and door entry, network items, and telephone upgrades for Schneider Elementary School, as presented.

Roll call vote. 7 ayes 0 nays. Motion carried.

B. Discussion Regarding Process to Review Dress Codes

No formal action is needed, but we would like to know if this is something the board supports. If so, then we will proceed with the process as described. If not, we won’t.

Leslie Whitehouse asked for permission to form a focus group to address the dress code. The focus group would consist of parents, teachers, staff, Board of Education members and community. They would like to align all three schools to be consistent. Email was sent to the District Staff.

XI. Closed Session

Motion by Matt Althaus 2nd by Dale Schneman to move from open session to closed session for appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, dismissal of specific employees of the District, at 7:46 p.m.

Roll call vote. 7 ayes 0 nays. Motion carried.

A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, security, or dismissal of specific employees of the district, or legal counsel of the public body. 5ILCS 120/2(c) (1).

1. Employment, Paraprofessional, Ruth M. Schneider Elementary School

2. Employment, Paraprofessional, Blue Ridge Intermediate

& Junior High School

3. Employment, Building Secretary, Blue Ridge Intermediate & Junior High School

4. Employment, Pre-K Aide for Mansfield, Schneider Elementary

5. Employment, Summer Bridge Teacher, Blue Ridge High School

6. Employment, Girls Assistant Basketball Coach, Blue Ridge Intermediate & Junior High School

7. Employment, Spanish Teacher, Blue Ridge High School

8. Employment, School Nurse, Schneider Elementary & Blue Ridge High School

9. Compensation, Guidance Counselor, Blue Ridge Intermediate & Junior High School

10. Position, ELL Aide, Schneider Elementary and BRIJHS

11. Complaint Against Employee

XII. Open Session

Motion by Matt Althaus 2nd by Franci Miller to move from closed to open session at 9:04 p.m.

Voice vote. 7 ayes 0 nays.

Motion by Franci Miller 2nd by Dale Schneman to approve the employment of:

 Chris Wells, Paraprofessional, Schneider Elementary

 Haley Atwell, Paraprofessional, BRIJHS

 Erica Duvall, Building Secretary, BRIJHS

 TJ Woolridge, Pre-K Aide in Mansfield for 30 Minutes, Schneider Elementary

 Lori Friel, Summer Bridge Teacher, BRHS

 Megan Dickman, Girls Asst. Basketball Coach, BRIJHS

 Christy Loop, Spanish Teacher, BRHS for the 2017-2018 school term, as presented

Roll call vote. 7 ayes 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Franci Miller 2nd by Matt Althaus to approve the 6 day extended contract for K-8 Guidance Counselor for Blue Ridge CUSD 18 for the 2017-2018 school year, as presented.

Voice Vote. 7 ayes 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Franci Miller 2nd by Kenna Dunlap Johnson to approve the ELL Aide, for Schneider Elementary and BLIJHS.

Voice Vote. 7 ayes o nays. Motion carried.

XIII. Adjournment

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