Macon Reporter

Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education met June 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

President Stephanie Guerrero called the Amended Budget Hearing to order at 6:00 p.m. Board members present were: Stephanie Guerrero, Erech Pierson (via Zoom), Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Rodger Reed, and Jeff Stahl. Absent: James Kent.

ADMINISTRATION

Also present: Superintendent Bob Meadows

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

Mr. Meadows led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

AMENDED BUDGET HEARING

Martha Leeper moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to open the hearing on the amended 2019-2020 school district budget. Roll call vote: Ayes- Rodger Reed, Erech Pierson, Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Jeff Stahl, and Stephanie Guerrero. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Rodger Reed moved and Glenda Weldy seconded the motion to close the hearing on the amended 2019-2020 school district budget. Roll call vote: Ayes- Rodger Reed, Erech Pierson, Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Jeff Stahl, and Stephanie Guerrero. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

HEARING ADJOURNMENT

Erech Pierson moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion that the hearing be adjourned at 6:03 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes- Rodger Reed, Erech Pierson, Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Jeff Stahl, and Stephanie Guerrero. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

CALL TO ORDER

President Stephanie Guerrero called the June meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board members present were: Stephanie Guerrero, Erech Pierson (via Zoom), Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Rodger Reed, and Jeff Stahl. Absent: James Kent.

VISITORS

President Guerrero recognized and welcomed the visitors. Visitors present were: Lee Rupnik, American Central Insurance.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Martha Leeper moved and Glenda Weldy seconded the motion to enter closed session at 6:17 p.m. for the reasons stated on the agenda. Roll call vote: Ayes- Rodger Reed, Erech Pierson, Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Jeff Stahl, and Stephanie Guerrero. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

James Kent entered the meeting via Zoom at 6:27 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT

Martha Leeper moved and Rodger Reed seconded the motion to re-enter open session at 6:32 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes- Rodger Reed, Erech Pierson, Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Jeff Stahl, James Kent, and Stephanie Guerrero. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

CLOSED SESSION MINUTES

Martha Leeper moved and Erech Pierson seconded the motion to accept the closed session minutes as read in closed session. Roll call vote: Ayes- Rodger Reed, Erech Pierson, Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Jeff Stahl, James Kent, and Stephanie Guerrero. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

EMPLOYMENT

Martha Leeper moved and Erech Pierson seconded the motion to employ Maggie Sullivan as a Speech Pathologist for the 2020-2021 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes- Rodger Reed, Erech Pierson, Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Jeff Stahl, James Kent, and Stephanie Guerrero. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

SALARY SCHEDULE

Stephanie Guerrero moved and Rodger Reed seconded the motion to approve the educational support staff salary schedule for the 2020-2021 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes- Rodger Reed, Erech Pierson, Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Jeff Stahl, James Kent, and Stephanie Guerrero. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

CONSENT AGENDA

Martha Leeper moved and Rodger Reed seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes- Rodger Reed, Erech Pierson, Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Jeff Stahl, James Kent, and Stephanie Guerrero. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Mr. Meadows discussed the CARES Grant with the Board.

Mr. Meadows shared with the Board the Food Service totals for the 2019-2020 school year.

Mr. Meadows updated the Board on ENGIE projects.

AMENDED BUDGET

Glenda Weldy moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to accept the amended 2019-2020 budget as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes- Rodger Reed, Erech Pierson, Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Jeff Stahl, James Kent, and Stephanie Guerrero. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Martha Leeper moved and Erech PIerson seconded the motion to renew the Employee Health Insurance coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield for the 2020-2021 school year at a cost of $641.68 per month per employee. Roll call vote: Ayes- Rodger Reed, Erech Pierson, Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Jeff Stahl, James Kent, and Stephanie Guerrero. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

INSURANCE

Jeff Stahl moved and Stephanie Guerrero seconded the motion to award Liberty Mutual Insurance the property/casualty and umbrella coverages and K&K the student accident coverage for the 2020-2021 school year at a total cost not to exceed $173,580. Roll call vote: Ayes- Rodger Reed, Erech Pierson, Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Jeff Stahl, James Kent, and Stephanie Guerrero. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

INSURANCE

Glenda Weldy moved and Erech Pierson seconded the motion to award the workers compensation insurance coverage to The Zenith for the 2020-2021 school year at a total cost of $61,711. Roll call vote: Ayes- Rodger Reed, Erech Pierson, Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Jeff Stahl, James Kent, and Stephanie Guerrero. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

WORKING CASH

Martha Leeper moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to authorize a loan from the working cash fund to any fund necessary to ensure a positive cash balance at the close of the fiscal year. Roll call vote: Ayes- Rodger Reed, Erech Pierson, Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Jeff Stahl, James Kent, and Stephanie Guerrero. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Rodger Reed moved and James Kent seconded the motion to renew the contract for food management services with Aramark for the 2020-2021 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes- Rodger Reed, Erech Pierson, Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Jeff Stahl, James Kent, and Stephanie Guerrero. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

DRAINAGE DITCH REPAIR

Martha Leeper moved and Erech Pierson seconded the motion to approve the bid for drainage ditch repair work to Hutchins Excavating for the amount of $1,500. Roll call vote: Ayes- Rodger Reed, Erech Pierson, Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Jeff Stahl, James Kent, and Stephanie Guerrero. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

REFRIGERATOR REPAIR

Martha Leeper moved and Glenda Weldy seconded the motion to approve the bid for refrigerator repair to King-Lar including a 3-year parts and 1-year labor warranty for the amount of $5,464. Roll call vote: Ayes- Rodger Reed, Erech Pierson, Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Jeff Stahl, James Kent, and Stephanie Guerrero. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

STUDENT TRANSPORTATION

Stephanine Guerrero moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to adopt the resolution for the student transportation safety hazard. Roll call vote: Ayes- Rodger Reed, Erech Pierson, Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Jeff Stahl, James Kent, and Stephanie Guerrero. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

PREVAILING WAGE

Martha Leeper moved and Erech Pierson seconded the motion to adopt the Prevailing Wage Resolution. Roll call vote: Ayes- Rodger Reed, Erech Pierson, Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Jeff Stahl, James Kent, and Stephanie Guerrero. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

James Kent moved and Stephanie Guerrero seconded the motion to approve the 2020-2021 Board Meeting Schedule. Roll call vote: Ayes- Rodger Reed, Erech Pierson, Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Jeff Stahl, James Kent, and Stephanie Guerrero. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

Martha Leeper moved and James Kent seconded the motion to approve the 2020-2021 School Calendar. Roll call vote: Ayes- Rodger Reed, Erech Pierson, Martha Leeper, Glenda Weldy, Jeff Stahl, James Kent, and Stephanie Guerrero. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Next regular meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

Jeff Stahl moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned at 7:26 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

https://www.sangamonvalley.org/board/records/2020/6/12/june-17-2020-regular-meeting