Mt. Zion Community Unit School District 3 Board met June 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, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, and Michelle Shumaker were present. John Flora was absent.
Administration present consisted of: Dr. Travis R. Roundcount, Superintendent of Schools; Brian Rhoades, Associate Superintendent; William Rockey, District Curriculum and Technology Director; and Ben Davis, District Athletic Director.
The Pledge of Allegiance was cited by those present and led by Board member, Kristi Niles. The Regular Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2020 were approved as presented by general consent.
The Executive Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2020 were approved as presented by general consent.
President Garner stated there were no visitor communication items. President Garner stated there were no staff communication items.
Dave Brandon presented a motion to approve the final 2019-2020 school calendar with the last half day of school on Friday, May 22, 2020. Seconded: Nathan Brock. Roll call: Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments)
Michelle Shumaker introduced a motion to approve the 2020-2021 Mt. Zion School District Handbook with changes as presented. Seconded: Jeffrey Sams. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll call: Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments)
Jeffrey Sams presented a motion to approve the First Reading of Policy 7:190 related to student behavior. Seconded: Dave Brandon. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll call: Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, Kristi Niles, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments)
Dave Brandon introduced a motion to approve the First Reading of Policy 7:270 related to students - administering medicine to students. Seconded: Michelle Shumaker. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll call: Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments)
Michelle Shumaker presented a motion to approve payment of the presented list of June 2020 Fund Warrant Checks: 27738-27922. Seconded: Nathan Brock. Roll Call: Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments)
Michelle Shumaker introduced a motion to approve payment of the May 2020 Athletic Imprest Fund Warrant Check: 13200. Seconded: Nathan Brock. Roll Call: Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
Jeffrey Sams presented a motion that the May 2020 Financial Treasurer’s Report be accepted and filed for audit. Seconded: Dave Brandon. Roll Call: Todd Garner, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
Michelle Shumaker 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: Dave Brandon. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll call: Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments)
Dave Brandon introduced a motion to approve the following 2020-2021 school year meal prices as indicated for lunch and breakfast: Grades K-3: $2.55/lunch; Grades 4-12: $2.75/lunch; Grades K-12: $1.85/breakfast; Adult/Guest: $2.05/breakfast; Adult/Guest: $3.25/lunch; Extra Entrée: $1.95/each; and the presented list of a la carte prices for the year. Seconded: Nathan Brock. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll Call: Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments)
Michelle Shumaker presented a motion to approve the consolidated district plan as presented and required by the State of Illinois. Seconded: Nathan Brock. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll call: Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, Kristi Niles, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments)
Nathan Brock introduced a motion to go into Executive Session at 7:19 p.m. Seconded: Jeffrey Sams. Roll Call: Todd Garner, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments)
President Garner called the meeting to return to order at 8:48 p.m. Roll call: Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, present.
Michelle Shumaker introduced a motion to approve the First Reading of Policy 5:50 related to general personnel - drug and alcohol-free workplace; e-cigarette, tobacco, and cannabis prohibition. Seconded: Dave Brandon. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll Call: Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments)
Jeffrey Sams introduced a motion to approve the outlined personnel-related items pending a drug test and background check for new employees.
EMPLOYMENT:
Owen Baker
Mt. Zion High School
Technology Student Worker Effective July 1, 2020
Cherish Bough
Mt. Zion Grade School
Special Ed Teaching Assistant, 5.95 hours per day Effective August 17, 2020 for the 2020-2021 school year
Jessica Brinkoetter
Mt. Zion Intermediate School
5th Grade Teacher
Effective August 17, 2020 for the 2020-2021 school year
Denise Flexser
Mt. Zion Intermediate School
Lunchroom Supervisor, 2 hours per day
Effective August 17, 2020 for the 2020-2021 school year
Jennifer Gherardini
Mt. Zion Intermediate School
5th Grade Teacher
Effective August 17, 2020 for the 2020-2021 school year
2020-2021 ATHLETIC/CO-CURRICULAR ASSIGNMENTS:
As presented (See Book of Attachments)
SUMMER GENERAL MAINTENANCE APPOINTMENTS:
2020 Summer Painters:
Vera Bart, Hannah Bradshaw,Lacey Brown, Carey Flesch, Nancy Hawley, Joseph Hupp, Jeanne Luckenbill, Melissa Mines, Whitley Phillips, Pamela Rawlings, Rachel Ryan, Roseanne Schollmeier, Terry Soberg
2020 Summer Landscapers:
James Marksberry, Whitley Phillips, Matt Smith
2020 Summer Computer Helpers:
Lacey Brown, Joseph Fritzsche, Craig McKenzie, Kristine Platzbecker
RE-ASSIGNMENT:
Roseanne Schollmeier
Mt. Zion Intermediate School
Special Education Teaching Assistant, increase in hours from 5.95 hours per day to 6.5 hours per day, effective August 17, 2020
RESIGNATIONS:
Hannah Bradshaw Mt. Zion High School
Position - High School Post Prom
Effective starting the 2020-2021 school year
Amanda Renshaw
Mt. Zion Jr. High School
Group V - Junior High School Head Girls’ Track Effective at the end of the 2020 track season
Jessie Riley
Mt. Zion School District
Bus Driver
Effective June 15, 2020
Seconded: Dave Brandon. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll Call: Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, Kristi Niles, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments)
President Garner stated there were no correspondence items to share.
President Garner announced Monday, July 20, 2020, 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 8:52 p.m.
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