Mt Zion Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met Oct. 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, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, and Dave Brandon. Nathan Brock and Jerry Birkey were absent.
Administration present consisted of: Dr. Travis R. Roundcount, Superintendent of Schools; Brian Rhoades, Associate Superintendent of Schools; Brandi Kelly, Principal of McGaughey Elementary School; Gary Gruen, Principal of Mt. Zion Grade School.
The Pledge of Allegiance was cited by those present and led by Mt. Zion Grade School students: Everett Short and Anna Rigg from Mrs. Larrison’s class, and Grayson Buckley and Lily Gherardini from Mrs. Swartz’ class.
The Regular Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2019 were approved as presented by general consent.
Board President Garner stated there were no visitor communication requests.
Board President Garner recognized Dr. Travis Roundcount who introduced (1) Bob Swartz of BKD, LLP who provided an overview and summary of the District’s 2019 financial audit. (2) Shane Mendenhall of BRE Law, LLP who addressed the Board regarding his client Dr. Jacob Sams’ plans to expand his orthopedic practice, potentially in the Mt. Zion area. (3) Brandi Kelly, McGaughey Elementary School Principal, who shared information with the Board regarding the Birthday Book Program at McGaughey.
Dave Brandon introduced a motion to approve the Second Reading of Policy 7:180 related to the prevention of and response to bullying, intimidation, and harassment. Seconded: Kristi Niles. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll call: John Flora, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Todd Garner, yea. Motion carried 5-0. (see Book of Attachments.)
Jeffrey Sams presented a motion to accept the Annual Audit Report as presented. Seconded: Dave Brandon. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll call: Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Todd Garner, John Flora, yea. Motion carried 5-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
Kristi Niles introduced a motion to approve payment of the presented list of October 2019 Fund Warrant Checks: 26400-26556. Seconded: John Flora. Roll call: Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Todd Garner, John Flora, Kristi Niles, yea. Motion carried 5-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
Jeffrey Sams presented a motion to approve payment of the presented lists of September 2019 Imprest Fund Warrants as follows: Imprest Fund Warrant Check: 3242, and Athletic Imprest Fund Warrant Checks: 12793-12903. Seconded: Dave Brandon. Roll Call: Dave Brandon, Todd Garner, John Flora, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, yea. Motion carried 5-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
Kristi Niles introduced a motion that the July 2019 through September 2019 Financial Treasurer’s Reports be accepted and filed for audit. Seconded: John Flora. Roll Call: Todd Garner, John Flora, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, yea. Motion carried: 5-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
The Board reviewed the District’s 2018-2019 Compensation Report for 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 website. (See Book of Attachments.)
Dave Brandon presented a motion to go into Executive Session at 7:31 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/and selection of a person to fill a vacancy in a public office. Seconded: Jeffrey Sams. Roll call: John Flora, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Todd Garner, yea. Motion carried 5-0.
President Garner called the meeting to return to order at 9:03 p.m. Roll call: Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Todd Garner, John Flora. Absent: Nathan Brock and Jerry Birkey.
Dave Brandon introduced a motion to approve the presented personnel-related items, as follows, pending a drug test and background check for new employees.
EMPLOYMENT:
| Wendy Albrecht
Mt. Zion Intermediate School | Food Service Assistant Effective November 1, 2019 |
| Haven Daly
Mt. Zion Jr. High School | Junior High School Assistant Volleyball Volunteer Effective September 17, 2019 |
| Julie Daly
Mt. Zion Jr. High School | Group VII -Junior High School Assistant Volleyball Effective September 17, 2019 |
| Brian Edwards
Mt. Zion Jr. High School | Show Choir Chaperone Volunteer Effective September 17, 2019 |
| Carey Flesch
Mt. Zion Jr. High School | Show Choir Chaperone Volunteer Effective September 17, 2019 |
| Steven Graham
Mt. Zion High School | Full-time Custodian, 8 hours per day, $10.74/hour Effective October 16, 2019 |
| Jennifer Moore
Mt. Zion Jr. High School | Show Choir Chaperone Volunteer Effective September 17, 2019 |
| Brittany Qualls
Mt. Zion Jr. High School | Show Choir Chaperone Volunteer Effective September 17, 2019 |
| Zachary Schaeffer Mt. Zion High School | Group III - High School Assistant Girls' Basketball Coach Effective October 11, 2019 |
| Roseanne Schollmeir
Mt. Zion Intermediate School | Teaching Assistant, 5.95 hours per day, $17.00/hour Effective October 16, 2019 |
| Amy Schultz
Mt. Zion School District | Swim Coach Volunteer Effective October 4, 2019 |
| Heather Westerfield
Mt. Zion Jr. High School | Show Choir Chaperone Volunteer Effective September 17, 2019 |
| Kelly Allen-Smith
Kimberly Beals Grace Bollinger Chrissy Brown | Haley Burton
Ellen Hoffman-Damery Erin Janvrin Kara Miller Jill Monroe | Sheri Moon
Jonathan Smith Cliff Tucker Margaret Waller Angel Wilson |
| Heather Marshall
McGaughey Elementary School | Playground Supervisor
Unpaid leave of absence for the dates: September 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 201 |
| Laura Bolsen
Mt. Zion School District | Food Service, Assistant Cook Effective September 27, 2019. |
| Christen Cantrell
Mt. Zion Grade School | Playground Supervisor Effective October 17, 2019 |
| Ed Pacey
Mt. Zion High School | Swim Coach Volunteer Effective October 8, 2019 |
Associate Superintendent, Brian Rhoades, informed the Board that the High School’s General Office Activity Fund Account is used to pay for such expenditures as: fees for presenters, special projects, website renewals, etc. President Garner stated there were no further items to discuss during General Discussion. Dave Brandon stated there were no correspondence items to share.
President Garner announced Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 7:00 p.m. as the next regular meeting of the Board of Education, to be held at the Mt. Zion C.U.S. D. #3 District Office, 1595 W. Main St., Mt. Zion, IL 62549.
The Board of Education Meeting was adjourned by general consent at 9:04 p.m.
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