Mt Zion Community Unit School District 3 Board met July 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
President Todd Garner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Board members present were: Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, and Jerry Birkey.
Administration present consisted of: Dr. Travis R. Roundcount, Superintendent of Schools, Randy Thacker, Mt. Zion Intermediate School Principal, Cheryl Warner, Mt. Zion High School Principal, and Ben Davis, Mt. Zion School District Athletic Director.
The Pledge of Allegiance was cited by those present and led by John Flora.
The Regular Meeting minutes of June 17, 2019 were approved as presented by general consent.
The Executive Session Meeting minutes of May 20, 2019 were approved as presented by general consent.
Board President Garner recognized the following individuals who requested to speak during Visitor Communications: 1) James Bond - addressed the School Board regarding kids & credit cards and student parking fees. 2) Kelly Giltner - addressed the Board regarding 2nd Grade class sizes for the 2019-20 school year.
Superintendent Roundcount welcomed Greg Blakey, Softball Coach for Mt. Zion School District, back from the IHSA State Championship. Accolades were extended to Mr. Blakey for leading the softball team to finish 3rd place in the state series. Superintendent Roundcount also addressed 2nd Grade class sizes for 2019-20 and provided a Jr. High School construction update to the Board.
Dave Brandon presented a motion to approve the District-wide 2019-2020 Faculty Handbook as presented. Seconded: Nathan Brock. Superintendent Roundcount summarized the changes being presented. Roll Call: John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
Nathan Brock introduced a motion to approve the District-wide 2019-2020 Educational Support Personnel Handbook as presented. Seconded: John Flora. Superintendent Roundcount summarized the changes being presented. Roll Call: Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
John Flora presented a motion to approve payment of the presented list of Fund Warrants: 25736- 25912 and Imprest Fund Warrants: 12703-12735. Seconded: Kristi Niles. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll Call: Kristi Niles, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
Nathan Brock introduced a motion to receive bids as presented for repairing the parking lot at the District Office and repairing designated areas behind McGaughey School, and award the contract to Dunn Company for the bid amount of $131,104.00. Seconded: Dave Brandon. Brian Rhoades stated that Dunn Company has agreed to repair additional areas throughout the District that were damaged as a result of spring rain, at no additional cost. Roll Call: Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
Kristi Niles presented a motion to renew the District’s coverage to Liberty Mutual for the package of Property with Boiler and Machinery, General Liability, Auto, Crime, Umbrella, Inland Marine, and School Board Legal Liability; Worker’s Compensation Self-Insurance Trust (WCSIT) for the Worker’s Compensation; Liberty Mutual Surety for the Treasurer’s Bond and Assistant Treasurer’s Bond; Travelers for the Cyber Liability; and Gerber Life for the Blanket and Catastrophic Student Accident. Seconded: John Flora. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll call: Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
Nathan Brock introduced a motion to approve the following 2019-2020 school year meal prices as indicated for lunch and breakfast: Grades K-3: $2.45/lunch; Grades 4-12:$2.65/lunch; Grades K-12: $1.75/breakfast; Adult/Guest: $1.95/breakfast; Adult/Guest: $3.15/lunch, and the presented list of a la carte prices for the year. Seconded: Dave Brandon. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll call: Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Dave Brandon, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
Nathan Brock presented a motion to accept bids and award contracts for FY2020 paper product supplies as outlined. Seconded: Kristi Niles. Brian Rhoades stated that the paper bid was updated to reflect new quantities and pricing. One of the pages last month was incorrect. The page was correct and summarized as presented. Roll call: Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
John Flora introduced a motion to approve the consolidated District plan as presented and required by the State of Illinois. Seconded: Jerry Birkey. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll call: John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
Nathan Brock presented a motion to approve the Mt. Zion School District’s Ten-Year Health/Life/Safety surveys and authorize the District Architect to submit the necessary amendments to the Illinois State Board of Education, as required. Seconded: Dave Brandon. Roll Call: Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Dave Brandon, Jerry Birkey, Todd Garner, John Flora, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
President Garner state there was no need for Executive Session.
John Flora introduced a motion to approve the personnel-related items as outlined below, pending a drug test and background check for new employees:
EMPLOYMENT:
2019-2020 ATHLETIC/CO-CURRICULAR ASSIGNMENTS:
REASSIGNMENT:
| Devon Logue
McGaughey Elementary School | Transferring from 3rd Grade Teacher at Mt. Zion Grade School to 1st Grade Teacher at McGaughey; effective for the 2019-20 school year |
| James Ellis
Mt. Zion Intermediate School | Custodian
Effective June 28, 2019 |
| Bryon Graven
Mt. Zion High School | Head Boys Basketball Coach Effective June 18, 2019
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| John Maas
Mt. Zion Jr. High School | Assistant Girls’ Track Coach Effective June 18, 2019 |
| Shirley Richardson
Mt. Zion School District #3 | District Transportation Effective May 22, 2019 |
| Russell Howe
Mt. Zion Grade School/ District Office | Unpaid leave of absence for the dates:
June 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2019 and July 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 2019 |
| Stacey Stine
Mt. Zion Intermediate School/ BASAP | Unpaid Leave of Absence for the dates: May 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2019 |
The following items were discussed during General Discussion: 1) John Flora commended Coach Blakey’s superior coaching performance and skill, and invited Coach Blakey to share how he has built up a softball team that demonstrates such excellent character, integrity, and sportsmanship that is next to none. 2) Secretary Dave Brandon shared two thank-you cards from Donna Hord.
President Garner announced Monday, July 15, 2019, 7 p.m. as the next 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 7:38 p.m.
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