Mt Zion Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met April 30.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
President Todd Garner called the meeting to order at 7:14 p.m.
Members present were: Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Kristi Niles.
The Administration present consisted of Dr. Travis R. Roundcount, Superintendent of Schools; Brian Rhoades, Associate Superintendent; Brandi Kelly, McGaughey School Principal; Randy Thacker, Intermediate School Principal; Julie Marquardt, Mt. Zion
Jr. High School Principal; Cheryl Warner, Mt. Zion High School Principal.
The Pledge of Allegiance was cited by those present and led by Mt. Zion Intermediate School students: Ryne Rodriguez and Grace Larrison from Mrs. Causey’s Class.
The Regular Meeting minutes of March 19, 2019 were approved as presented by general consent.
The Executive Session Meeting minutes of March 19, 2018 were approved as presented by general consent.
President Garner stated that during the Election of new Board Officers, Superintendent Roundcount would act as President Pro-Tem with Michelle Adkins acting as Secretary Pro-Tem. President Pro-Tem Roundcount stated the officer election procedures.
The term of office would be for two years, unless modified by the Board.
President Pro-Tem Roundcount called for nominations for the office of Board President, serving a two-year term of office. Jerry Birkey nominated Todd Garner. Hearing no further nominations, President Pro-Tem Roundcount declared the nominations closed and instructed Michelle Adkins to record a unanimous vote, thereby, declaring Todd Garner elected as President of the Mt. Zion Board of Education.
President Pro-Tem Roundcount relinquished the chair to elected President Garner to conduct the remainder of the meeting.
President Garner called for nominations for the office of Board Vice-President, serving a two-year term of office. Jerry Birkey nominated Jeffrey Sams. Hearing no further nominations, President Garner declared the nominations closed and instructed Michelle Adkins to record a unanimous vote, thereby, declaring Jeffrey Sams elected as Vice-President of the Mt. Zion Board of Education.
President Garner called for nominations for the office of Board Secretary, serving a two-year term of office. Nathan Brock nominated Dave Brandon. Hearing no further nominations, President Garner declared the nominations closed and instructed Michelle Adkins to record a unanimous vote, thereby, declaring Dave Brandon elected as Secretary of the Mt. Zion Board of Education.
Board President Garner recognized James Bond who addressed the Board regarding Mt. Zion School District teachers.
Superintendent Roundcount stated there were no staff communication requests.
Nathan Brock presented a motion to authorize administration to award the bid for the Mt. Zion Jr. High Renovation Project to Adkission Construction Contractors Inc. for $895,628 as presented in the bid summary. Seconded: John Flora. Superintendent Roundcount gave a brief summary of the Jr. High renovation project and announced that John Whitlock, BLDD Architect Associate, was present to answer questions regarding the project. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration.
Roll Call: John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
Dave Brandon introduced a motion that the 2019-2021 School Board meeting dates be held on the third Monday or Tuesday of each month, except as otherwise noted and/or notified such as: the August meetings will be on the 2nd Monday of the month; March 24, 2020 will be on the 4th Tuesday (to bypass spring break); and Tuesday, May 4, 2021 will be on the 1st Tuesday (to coincide with the election and seating of Board members.). Seconded:
Jeffrey Sams. Roll call: Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
John Flora presented a motion to approve the final 2018-2019 calendar with the last half day of school on May 22, 2019. Seconded: Jeffrey Sams. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Dr. Roundcount stated graduation was scheduled for May 19, 2019 at 2 p.m. and the last day of school would be a half day on May 22, 2019. Roll Call: Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
Dave Brandon presented a motion to approve the First Reading of the changes for the Random Drug Testing Procedures for Extracurriculars as presented. Seconded: Jeffrey Sams. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Dr. Roundcount highlighted the benefits of the changes from the previous year. Roll call: Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, Krist Niles, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
John Flora introduced a motion to approve the first reading of the changes for the 2019-2020 Co-Curricular Rules and Regulations Guide. Seconded: Dave Brandon. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll call: Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
Dave Brandon presented a motion to approve the First Reading of the changes for the 2019-2020 Mt. Zion School District Handbook as presented. Seconded: Nathan Brock. Dr. Roundcount highlighted changes from the previous year and announced that Cheryl Warner, Mt. Zion High School Principal and Handbook Committee participant, was present to answer questions. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll call: Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
Dave Brandon presented a motion to approve payment of the presented list of Fund Warrants: 25441-25622 and Imprest Fund Warrants: 12503-12588. Seconded: Kristi Niles. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll Call:
Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
Jerry Birkey introduced a motion to authorize the Superintendent and his designees to obligate up to 75% of the Fiscal Year 2020 Preliminary Budget for purchased services, supplies, and capital outlay until the final Fiscal Year 2020 District Budget is adopted. Seconded: Kristi Niles. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll Call: John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
Dave Brandon presented a motion to receive presented fuel bids and award the fuel contract to Evergreen FS for the alternate locked-in rate as outlined and presented. Seconded: Jeffrey Sams. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll Call: Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
Jeffrey Sams introduced a motion to receive a presented dairy bid and award the dairy bid to Prairie Farms Dairy Inc. for FY 2020. Seconded: Jerry Birkey. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll Call: Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
Jerry Birkey introduced a motion to authorize the Administration to advertise and solicit bids to repair, clean, seal, and apply asphalt to District parking lots per the presented bid specifications. Seconded: Kristi Niles. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll call: Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, Krist Niles, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
Jeffrey Sams introduced a motion to approve the resolution to retain the services of Guin/ Mundorff and allow them to represent and intervene before PTAB in the matter concerning Evergreen Place as presented. Seconded: Dave Brandon. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll call: Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
Jerry Birkey presented a motion to go into Executive Session at 7:51 p.m.
Seconded: Jeffrey Sams. Roll call: Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
President Garner called the meeting to return to order at 8:40 p.m. Roll call:
Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, present. Dave Brandon introduced a motion to approve the personnel related items as outlined:
RETIREMENTS:
| David Browning
Mt. Zion Jr. High School | Science Teacher
Changing retirement date from the end of the 2020-21 school year to the end of the 2018-19 school year |
| Claudia Carpenter
Mt. Zion High School | Guidance Secretary
Effective June 15, 2019 |
| Jean Drury
Mt. Zion Intermediate School | 6th Grade Teacher
Changing retirement date from the end of the 2020-21 school year to the end of the 2018-19 school year |
| Mary English
Mt. Zion District Office | Fiscal Services Assistant, Payroll
Effective June 28, 2019 |
| Kathy Klinghammer
Mt. Zion High School | Food Service Assistant
Effective May 21, 2019 |
| Carolyn O’Dell
Mt. Zion Jr. High School | Reading Teacher
Effective at the end of the 2019-20 school year |
| Nicholas Canaday
Mt. Zion High School | Assistant Drama Coach
Effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year |
| Kelly Clark
Mt. Zion Jr. High School | 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach
Effective May 1, 2019 |
| Jill Clifton
Mt. Zion High School | Speech Extracurricular
Effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year |
| Zachary Day
Mt. Zion Jr. High School | Assistant Boys’ Basketball Volunteer
Effective March 28, 2019 |
| Julie Hott
District Transportation | Transportation Driver
Effective March 29, 2019 |
| Todd Koester
Mt. Zion Jr. High School | Assistant Boys’ Basketball Volunteer
Effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year |
| Don Steers
Mt. Zion High School | Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach
Effective May 1, 2019 |
| Megan Trimby
Mt. Zion Intermediate School | Special Education Teacher
Effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year |
| Max Burrows
Mt. Zion Jr. High School | Volunteer Track Coach
Effective April 30, 2019 |
| Carey Flesch
District Transportation | Transportation Driver
Effective May 1, 2019 |
| Amanda Graef
Mt. Zion High School | Volunteer Poms Sponsor
Effective as of May 1, 2019 |
| Shannon Lanier
Mt. Zion District Office | Fiscal Services Assistant, Accounts Payable; annual salary of $30,000/year
Effective for the 2019-20 school year or sooner(as needed) |
| Laurie McClelland
Mt. Zion Jr. High School | Special Education Teacher
Effective for the 2019-20 school year |
| Kaye Moran
McGaughey Elementary School | Elementary School Secretary
Effective July 1, 2019 |
| Tracy Oliver
Mt. Zion High School | Guidance Secretary
Effective August 1, 2019 |
| Amy Schmahl
Mt. Zion Intermediate School | Lead Secretary
Effective April 30, 2019 |
| Kristin Black
Mt. Zion Intermediate School | Grade K-9 Reading and Math Teacher
Beginning June 3, 2019 pending sufficient enrollment |
| Donald Hudson
Mt. Zion Intermediate School | Grade K-9 Reading and Math Teacher
Beginning June 3, 2019 pending sufficient enrollment |
| Craig McKenzie
Mt. Zion Intermediate School | Grade K-9 Reading and Math Teacher
Beginning June 3, 2019 pending sufficient enrollment |
| Colby Burdick
Mt. Zion High School | Drivers’ Education Teacher
Beginning June 3, 2019 pending sufficient enrollment |
| Chris Ellis
Mt. Zion High School | Math Survey Teacher
Beginning June 3, 2019 pending sufficient enrollment |
| Justin Johnson
Mt. Zion High School | English Survey Teacher
Beginning June 3, 2019 pending sufficient enrollment |
| Bryan Smith
Mt. Zion High School | Consumer Education Teacher
Beginning June 3, 2019 pending sufficient enrollment |
| Nancy Smith
Mt. Zion High School | APEX Teacher
Beginning June 3, 2019 pending sufficient enrollment |
Leslie Brevard, Rachel Eads, Michael Elder, Katherine Hodge, Taylor Jordan, Karen Mercer,
Chelsey Morris, Chris Ntor-Ue, Ronda Paustian, Dwayne Spellman, Keith Stewart and Tara Wenneker
UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
| Christen Cantrell
Mt. Zion Grade School | Unpaid leave of absence for the dates: May 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 2019 |
| Steve Blickensderfer
Mt. Zion School District | Transferring from District Plumber to District Maintenance Director; annual salary of $64,940/year
Effective for the 2019-20 school year |
| Paula Cawthon
Mt. Zion District Office | Transferring from Fiscal Services Assistant, Accounts Payable to Fiscal Services Assistant, Payroll; annual salary of $37,000/year
Effective for the 2019-20 school year or sooner (as needed) |
| Amanda Dotson
Mt. Zion High School | Transferring from Physical Science/Mt. Zion High School to Physical Science/Mt. Zion Jr. High School
Effective for the 2019-20 school year |
2019 Summer Painters:
Vera Bart Nancy Hawley Jeanne Luckenbill
Hannah Bradshaw Joseph Hupp Melissa Mines
Nicholas Canaday Nicole Kieffer Terry Soberg
Tonya Cummins David Klemm Jennifer Stark
Neysa Downs Lindsey Lacy Stacey Stine
APPOINTMENTS (continued):
2019 Summer Landscapers:
Martin Davis James Marksberry Emilee Weter
Groundskeeper (Seasonal Mower):
Gary Scharf
2019 Summer Computer Helpers:
Lacey Brown
Ed Brunner
Joseph Fritzsche
Craig McKenzie
Kristine Platzbecker
Seconded: Nathan Brock. Superintendent Roundcount clarified that Board approvals for new employees are pending the receipt of drug test and background check results. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll Call: John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
President Garner announced Monday, May 20, 2019, 7 p.m., as the next regular regular meeting of the Board of Education, to be held at the District Office, 1595 W. Main St., Mt. Zion, IL 62549. The Board of Education meeting was adjourned by general consent at 8:45 p.m.
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