Macon Reporter

Meridian Community Unit School District 15 Board met May 18.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

1. Call to Order - Roll Call

2. Correspondence and Comments from Visitors

3. Presentations and Special Recognitions

A. Recognition of Retirees: Tony Klein, Laura Klink, Cindy Ballance, Sally Boland & Carolyn Wetzel

B. UpChurch Group Inc. - presentation

4. Administrative Reports

Elementary School Principal: Mrs. Guebert

Middle School Principal: Mrs. McGuire

High School Principal: Mr. Hurelbrink

District Athletic Director: Mr. Hurelbrink

Superintendent: Mr. Pygott

Follow-up Items

Other District issues

• Summer Office Hours

5. Consent Agenda

A. Minutes of Previous Meeting(s): Regular Meeting of April 20, 2020

B. Financial and Treasurer Reports: April 2020 and Disbursements: May 2020

6. Discussion Items

A. Current Budget Analysis for FY 20

B. Amended Budget for FY 20

C. Second Reading of Meridian CUSD #15 Board Policy revisions: 2:125, 2:125-E1, 2:125-E2, 2:160, 2:160-E, 4:50, 5:150, 5:280, 5:60, 5:60-E1, 5:60-E2, 6:135, 7:130, 7:325, 7:70, 7:90, 8:10, 8:110, 8:30, 8:80

D. Overview of Summer Maintenance Activities

E. Review of current legislation issues for school districts

F. 2020-2021 School Year Schedule Planning with regard to COVID-19

7. New Business

A. Committee Updates

• District Technology Curriculum Committee Mtg. 5/1/20

B. Buildings and Transportation

• Roof replacement progress update

• Security Camera Additions- Macon campus

• Asphalt Repair & Maintenance

• Transportation Payment Update

C. Activities

D. Curriculum

E. Other Approvals and Authorizations - Motions

1. Consideration and action on the approval of revisions and updates to Meridian CUSD #15 Board Policy Manual: 2:125, 2:125-E1, 2:125-E2, 2:160, 2:160-E, 4:50, 5:150, 5:280, 5:60, 5:60-E1, 5:60-E2, 6:135, 7:130, 7:325, 7:70, 7:90, 8:10, 8:110, 8:30, 8:80

2. Consideration and action on the approval of the Consolidated District Plan for 2020-2021.

3. Consideration and action on the approval of property/casualty,worker’s compensation and student accident insurance for the 2020-2021 school year.

4. Consideration and action on the approval of student handbook revisions for the 2020-2021 school year.

5. Consideration and action on the approval of revisions to the job description of District Technology Director, Assistant Head of Maintenance, and District Transportation Mechanic.

6. Consideration and action on the approval of UpChurch Group Inc. for the architectural services of the proposed Ag Tech facilities for Meridian High School.

A motion will be requested for an executive session for the purpose of discussing matters pertaining to the employment, appointment, or dismissal of specific employees or officers, purchase or sale of property, pending legal matters, student discipline, and negotiations. (per 5 ILCS120/2(c))

8. Return to Open Session A. Personnel

1. Consideration and action on the employment of a middle school girls’ basketball coach for the 2020-2021 school year (dependent on a season taking place).

2. Consideration and action on the employment of a middle school boys’ baseball coach for the 2020-2021 school year (dependent on a season taking place).

3. Consideration and action on the employment of a middle school cheer sponsor for the 2020-2021 school year (dependent on permission of activity).

4. Consideration and action on the employment of a Head of Maintenance for the school district.

5. Consideration and action on the employment of an Assistant Head of Maintenance for the school district.

6. Consideration and action on the non-certified pay increase schedule as presented for the 2020-2021 school year.

7. Consideration and action on the pay increase schedule for district adminstrators as presented.

9. Adjournment

Important Meeting Dates

The next regular Meridian Board of Education meeting is at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2020 in the Meridian CUSD #15 Board Room (Rm. A-107).

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