Macon Reporter

Blue Ridge Community Unit School District #18 Board of Education met Feb. 19.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Blue Ridge CUSD #18 was held Wednesday, February 19, 2020, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Blue Ridge High School Library, 411 North John St., Farmer City, IL 61842.

I. Call to Order

Board President, Dale Schneman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

II. Roll Call

Board Members in attendance were Carlos Burton, Kenna Dunlap Johnson, Chelsie Leffelman, Dion Lathrom, Franci Miller, Maureen Gilbert and Dale Schneman

Also in attendance were Superintendent Susan Wilson; Principal John Lawrence, Principal Katie Nichols, Principal Ryan Peyton, and Recording Secretary Kristi Woliung.

III. Public Comments and Recognition of Guests

Paige Trimble      Tonya Evans      John Yeagle      Steve Houser      Brad Stout      Andrea Weedman

Hillary Stanifer      Greg Builta      Jennifer Zimmerman      Chris Zimmerman

Dave Kramer

IV. Communications

A. FOIA Requests

3 FOIA requests were made by David Harris on January 29 and responses were sent on February 5. IRTA sent a FOIA request on February 5 and a response was sent that same day.

V. Board Committees

No committees met this month.

VI. Administrative Reports A. Superintendent

1. Superintendent's Report

a. Social Emotional Learning and Bullying Prevention Supports at Blue Ridge

b. 2020 Financial Profile Designation

c. Fuel Consortium Pricing

B. Principals

1. Ryan Peyton, Schneider Elementary

Mr. Peyton presented his report and highlighted a few areas. The Breakfast with Someone Special was well attended. The BUG program honored over 70 students ranging from 1st-3rd grade, which is 54% of the school population. Mr. Peyton gave a shoutout to Nurse Sandy for introducing a handwashing campaign for the students and staff to help prevent illnesses. Perfect attendance was up 13 students from last month.

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

Mrs. Nichols presented her report and highlighted a few areas. She thanked the staff for their hard work during the radon situation. The Students In Technology (SIT) conference is this month, with 40 students attending.

3. John Lawrence, Blue Ridge High School

Mr. Lawrence presented his report and highlighted a few areas. Freshman Orientation was held on February 19, with the majority of the class attending. Also, the Life Skills class was broadcast on WCIA for their t-shirt business.

C. Curriculum

D. Technology

E. Operations and Maintenance

F. Transportation

G. Food Services

VII. New Business

A. Technology Presentation

Dave Kramer and Andrea Weedman presented on the changes made and the upcoming changes in the technology department.

B. Bus Lease and Vehicle Purchases Proposal

Motion by Maureen Gilbert, 2nd by Franci Miller to approve the replacement, trade-in, and transfer of vehicles for Blue Ridge CUSD 18, as presented.

Roll Call vote. 7 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

C. Proposed Maintenance and Facilities Project List

Greg Builta presented the maintenance and facilities project list to the board. Projects were categorized by importance and need.

D. Public School Calendars for 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years

Motion by Kenna Dunlap Johnson, 2nd by Carlos Burton to approve the 2020-2021 calendar, option 2 calendar for 2021-2022, 2:20 p.m. dismissal on the first week of school with the understanding that paraprofessionals will work their normal schedule on those days, for Blue Ridge CUSD 18, as presented.

Roll Call vote. 7 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

E. Financial Projections

Dr. Stanifer presented the financial projection to the board.

F. ADM Request Regarding Leased Property

Motion by Chelsie Leffelman, 2nd by Maureen Gilbert to approve the improvements to the leased property as proposed by ADM, for Blue Ridge CUSD 18, as presented.

Roll Call vote. 7 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

VIII. Old Business

A. BRIJHS HVAC Repairs by Daikin TMI $44,226

Motion by Carlos Burton, 2nd by Kenna Dunlap Johnson to approve the repairs to the BRIJHS HVAC System by TMI, at a cost of $44,226 for Blue Ridge CUSD 18, as presented.

Roll Call vote. 7 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

B. 2nd Reading - Board Policy Updates - PRESS Policy Issue 102

Motion by Chelsie Leffelman, 2nd by Dale Schneman to approve the policy updates for Blue Ridge CUSD 18 for the 2019-2020 school term, as presented.

Roll Call vote. 7 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

IX. Approval of Consent Items

Motion by Franci Miller, 2nd by Maureen Gilbert to approve consent agenda items listed on attachment A as presented.

Roll Call vote. 7 ayes 0 nayes Motion carried.

A. Minutes from Regular and Special Board of Education Meeting

B. Financial Reports

C. Bills and Payroll

D. BRHS International Club and Spanish 3/4 Trip to Chicago

E. Ratification of Suspensions

F. Resignations of District Personnel

G. CIRBN, LLC Contract July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023

H. Approve 2020-21 Student Accident Form

I. Approve Seniority Lists for Certified and Non-Certified Staff for 2019-20

J. Employee Leave Extension

K. 2020-21 Behavior and Discipline Code

L. Memorandum of Understanding with BRFT - Salary Adjustments M. D. Kramer - Participation at Out of State Technology Conference

N. Updates to Chromebook Usage Agreement O. 2020-2021 Technology Plan

P. Updated District Flu Pandemic Plan

X. Closed Session

Motion by Carlos Burton, 2nd by Dion Lathrom to move from open session to closed session for appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, dismissal of specific employees of the District and ongoing or probable litigation, at 8:05 p.m.

Roll Call vote. 7 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, dismissal of specific employees of the school district and ongoing or probable litigation. 5ILCS 120./2(c) (1).

1. Employment, Head Baseball Coach, BRHS

2. Employment, Asst. Baseball Coach, BRHS

3. Appointment, Volunteer Asst. Baseball Coach, BRHS 4. Employment, Curriculum Coordinator, District

5. Employment, Asst. Softball Coach, BRHS

6. Appointment, Volunteer Asst. Softball Coach, BRHS 7. Employment, Asst. #1 Football Coach, BRHS

8. Employment, Asst. #2 Football Coach, BRHS

9. Employment, Head Baseball Coach, BRIJHS

10. Appointment, Special Education Teacher, BRIJHS 11. Employment, Bus Driver, Transportation Department 12. Compensation for Non-Union Personnel

B. Ongoing or probable litigation

XI. Open Session

Motion by Carlos Burton, 2nd by Dion Lathrom to move from closed session to open session at 8:31 p.m.

Voice vote. 7 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

Motion by Franci Miller, 2nd by Maureen Gilbert to approve the employment of  Brian Sparks, Head Baseball Coach, BRHS

 Greg Builta, Asst Baseball Coach, BRHS

 Ross Harden, Asst Softball Coach, BRHS

 Tim Brown, Bus Driver, Transportation

for Blue Ridge CUSD 18 for the 2019-2020 school year, as presented. Voice vote. 7 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

Motion by Franci Miller, 2nd by Carlos Burton to approve the appointment of

 Kyle Broward, Volunteer Asst Baseball Coach, BRHS

 Lori Beck, Volunteer Asst Softball Coach, BRHS

For Blue Ridge CUSD 18 for the 2019-2020 school year, as presented. Voice Vote. 7 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

Motion by Franci Miller, 2nd by Carlos Burton to approve the employment of

 Paige Trimble, Curriculum Coordinator

 David Kramer, Asst #1 Football Coach, BRHS

 Matt Shubert, Asst #2 Football Coach, BRHS

 Greg Alvis, Head Baseball Coach, BRIJHS

For Blue Ridge CUSD 18 for the 2020-2021 school year, as presented. Roll Call vote. 7 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

Motion by Franci Miller, 2nd by Maureen Gilbert to approve the appointment of

 April Griffen, Special Education Teacher, BRIJHS

For Blue Ridge CUSD 18 for the 2020-2021 school year, as presented. Voice vote. 7 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

Motion by Franci Miller, 2nd by Kenna Dunlap Johnson to approve the compensation for Non-Union Personnel and salary adjustment for Paulette Clagg, as presented.

Voice vote. 7 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

XII. Good of the Cause Discussion

A. Plan Blue Ridge CONNECT - March 9, 6-8 p.m. at BRHS

B. IASB Division Dinner - March 3

Dale Schneman and Dion Lathrom are registered for the division dinner and meeting.

C. Presentation for III Conference in Nov. 2020

XIII. Adjournment

Motion by Dion Lathrom, 2nd by Carlos Burton to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 p.m.

Roll Call vote. 7 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

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