Macon Reporter

Mt Zion Community Unit School District 3 Board met September 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

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

Members present were: Todd Garner, John Flora, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey. Absent: Nathan Brock.

The Administration present consisted of Dr. Travis R. Roundcount, Superintendent of Schools; Brian Rhoades, Associate Superintendent; William Rockey, District Curriculum and Technology Director; and Cheryl Warner, High School Principal.

The Pledge of Allegiance was cited by those present and led by Dr. Travis Roundcount.

The Regular Meeting minutes of August 13, 2018 were approved as presented by general consent.

Board President Garner recognized Mr. James Bond who spoke to the Board regarding Mike Mose.

Dr. Roundcount recognized (1) High School Principal Cheryl Warner who introduced STAFF team members of the Mt. Zion High School transition program, also known as COMMUNICATIONS “The Tribe” team. “The Tribe” volunteers and Board members participated in one of the program’s activities designed to welcome freshmen and make them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their high school experience. Congratulations and a Big “Thank You” were extended to the coordinators and students for their time and effort in making the mentoring program successful. (2) District Curriculum and Technology Director Billy Rockey shared a technology experience of Google Expedition with the Board members and guests.

Dr. Roundcount recognized (1) High School Principal Cheryl Warner who introduced team members of the Mt. Zion High School transition program, also known as “The Tribe” team. “The Tribe” volunteers and Board members participated in one of the program’s activities designed to welcome freshmen and make them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their high school experience. Congratulations and a Big “Thank You” were extended to the coordinators and students for their time and effort in making the mentoring program successful. (2) District Curriculum and Technology Director Billy Rockey shared a technology experience of Google Expedition with the Board members and guests.

Dave Brandon presented a motion to go into Executive Session at 7:28 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the appointment/employment/reassignment/leave of absence/ compensation/possible litigation/resignation/discipline/performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body; security procedures, school building safety and security, and the use of personnel and equipment to respond to actual, threatened, or reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees, students, staff, the public, or public property. Seconded: John Flora. Roll call: John Flora, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, yea. Motion carried 6-0.

President Garner called the meeting to return to order at 8:34 p.m. Roll call: Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, present. Absent: Nathan Brock.

John Flora introduced a motion to approve the personnel related items as outlined and pending background checks: Resignations: Kelly Sullivan, High SchoolJunior High School, Assistant Vocal Music Director, effective September 4, 2018; Richard (Dick) Johnson, High School, Assistant Boys’ Track Volunteer, effective August 13, 2018; Christy Fyke, McGaughey School, Playground Supervisor, effective August 31, 2018. Reassignments: Heather Pistorius, High School/Junior High School, Assistant Vocal Music Director, Full Stipend, effective September 4, 2018, effective for the 2018-2019 school year; John Beiler, High School; moving from Volunteer to paid position, Assistant Softball Coach, Half Stipend, effective August 16, 2018, for the 2018-2019 school year; Ross Moyer, High School, Assistant Scholastic Bowl, Full Stipend, effective for the 2018-2019 school year. Appointment: Michael Patrick, Junior High School, Assistant Boys’ Track, effective August 20, 2018 for the 2018-2019 school year. Employment: Darcie Hayes, Food Service, Food Service Director, effective August 15, 2018 for the 2018-2019 school year; John Maas, Junior High School, Cross Country Assistant Volunteer, effective for the 2018-2019 school year; (Nathaniel) Jack Simpson, High School, Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach, effective for the 2018-2019 school year; Stephanie Rohman, High School, Bass Fishing Boat Driver Volunteer, effective for the 2018-2019 school year; Amy Grove, McGaughey School/ Mt. Zion Grade School, Library Assistant, effective for the 2018-2019 school year. Tim Pearison, High School, Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach Volunteer, effective for the 2018-2019 school year; Sevenia Wolter, Junior High School, Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach Volunteer, effective for the 2018-2019 school year; Rebecca Loehr, McGaughey School, BASAP Assistant, effective for the 2018-2019 school year; Julie Davis, Food Service, Cashier, effective September 19, 2018 for the 2018-2019 school year; Brea Acosta, Food Service, Assistant Cook, effective September 19, 2018 for the 2018-2019 school year; Bradley Rohman, High School, Bass Fishing Boat Driver Volunteer, effective for the 2018-2019 school year. Leave of Absence: Sue Thomas, Food Service, leave of absence beginning August 10, 2018 and returning in approximately 8-10 weeks, pending doctor release to return to work; Connie Mulligan, High School/Junior High School, leave of absence beginning September 10, 2018 and returning in approximately 4-6 weeks, pending doctor release to return to work; Morgan Holst Mt. Zion Grade/Mt. Zion Intermediate/Junior High/High School, leave of absence beginning on or around February 28, 2019 and returning at the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year. Seconded: Dave Brandon. Roll call: Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

The Board reviewed the Compensation Report for FY 2018 per the School Code Section 10-20.47 – compensation report to 105 ILCS 5 guidelines. Dr. Roundcount stated that the report would be posted on the District’s web site. (See Book of Attachments.)

Superintendent Roundcount provided an update of the District’s K-12 Ten-Day Enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year, totaling 2,467.

John Flora introduced a motion to approve payment of the presented list of September 2018 Fund Warrants #24389 - #24573. Seconded: Kristi Niles. Roll call: Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, Kristi Niles, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

Jeffrey Sams presented a motion that the August 2018 Financial/Treasurer’s Report be accepted and filed for audit. Seconded: Dave Brandon. Roll call: Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

John Flora introduced a motion to open the public hearing on the FY 2019 Final Budget. Seconded: Dave Brandon. Roll call: Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, Kristi Niles, THE Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, yea. Motion carried 6-0. Official publication has been made notifying the public of this hearing. The floor was open to public comments on the FY 2019 Budget. There were no requests to speak to the Board.

Jeffrey Sams presented a motion to close the public hearing on the FY 2019 Final Budget. Seconded: Dave Brandon. Roll call: Todd Garner, John Flora, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, yea. Motion carried 6-0.

Jeffrey Sams introduced a motion to adopt the FY 2019 Local Education Agency Budget as presented and summarized on the presented display. Seconded: John Flora. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll call: John Flora, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

Dave Brandon presented a motion that the presented resolution regarding the prevailing rate of wages updated for Macon County be approved as worded. Seconded: Kristi Niles. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll call: Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

Kristi Niles introduced a motion that the presented resolution retaining the services of Guin/Mundorf and allowing them to represent and intervene before the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) in the matter concerning Carmike Cinemas be approved as & worded. Seconded: Jeffrey Sams. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll call: Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

Secretary Brandon shared thank you notes from Gwen Karr, retired Food Service Director, and the family of Dan Fleckenstein. President Garner announced Tuesday, October 16, 2018, 7:00 p.m., as the next regular meeting of the Board of Education. The October 16, 2018 meeting will be held at the District Office, 1595 W. Main Street, Mt. Zion, IL 62549. The Board of Education meeting was adjourned by general consent at 8:45 p.m.

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