Macon Reporter

Mt Zion Community Unit School District 3 Board met July 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

President Todd Garner called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

Board members present were: Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, and Michelle Shumaker. Dave Brandon was absent.

Administration present consisted of: Dr. Travis R. Roundcount, Superintendent of Schools; Brian Rhoades, Associate Superintendent; Billy Rockey, District Technology Director; Justin Johnson, Mt. Zion High School Principal; Julie Marquardt, Mt. Zion Jr. High School Principal; Randy Thacker, Mt. Zion Intermediate School Principal; Gary Gruen, Mt. Zion Grade School Principal; and Heather Ethell, McGaughey Elementary School Principal.

The Pledge of Allegiance was cited by those present and led by Nathan Brock.

Board Member, Dave Brandon, entered the meeting at 6:03 p.m.

The Regular Meeting minutes of June 15, 2020 were approved as presented by general consent.

The Executive Meeting minutes of June 15, 2020 were approved as presented by general consent.

Board President Garner introduced: 1) Kelly Clark who requested to speak during Visitor Communications regarding opening schools; and 2) Christel McQuality who requested to speak regarding the District’s re-opening plans.

Superintendent Roundcount stated there were no staff communications.

Michelle Shumaker presented a motion to approve the second reading changes for Policy 7:190 related to student behavior. Seconded: Kristi Niles. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll Call: John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

Nathan Brock introduced a motion to approve the second reading changes for Policy 7:270 related to students - administering medicine to students. Seconded: Kristi Niles. Roll Call: Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, John Flora, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

Kristi Niles presented a motion to approve payment of the presented list of Fund Warrant Check Numbers: 27923-28089. Seconded: Jeffrey Sams. Roll Call: Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

Michelle Shumaker introduced a motion that the presented Financial Treasurer’s Report be accepted and filed for audit. Seconded: Dave Brandon. Brian Rhoades summarized the report being presented. Roll Call: Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

Dave Brandon presented a motion to authorize the contract for the District’s self-funded group health insurance plan from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021 with Consociate Dansig as the District’s insurance broker and the claims administrator. Seconded: Kristi Niles. Roll Call: Dave Brandon, Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

Nathan Brock introduced a motion that the presented resolution retaining the services of Guin/Mundorf and allowing them to represent and intervene before PTAB in the matter concerning Evergreen Place be approved as worded. Seconded: Kristi Niles. Roll Call: Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Michelle Shumaker, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

Nathan Brock introduced a motion to go into Executive Session at 6:21 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the appointment/ employment/ reassignment/ leave of absence/ compensation/ possible litigation/ resignation/ and/or discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body. Seconded: Dave Brandon. Roll Call: John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

President Garner returned the meeting to order at 8:09 p.m. Roll Call: Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, John Flora, present.

Michelle Shumaker presented a motion that O’Shea Builders be approved as the Mt. Zion School District general construction manager. Seconded: John Flora. Tyler Cormeny, Vice President of O’Shea Builders and Tim Hickey, Pre-Construction Manager of O’Shea Builders gave a presentation to introduce their firm and provide an overview of their partnership with Mt. Zion Schools. They discussed how they will help the District prioritize, plan, and complete construction projects in the future. They answered questions and provided valuable insight as discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll Call: Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Jefferey Sams, Dave Brandon, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

Jeffrey Sams introduced a motion to approve the second reading changes for Policy 5:50 related to general personnel - drug and alcohol-free workplace; e-cigarette, tobacco, and cannabis prohibition. Seconded: Dave Brandon. Roll Call: Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

Nathan Brock presented a motion to approve an agreement regarding purchasing the services of a Speech-Language Pathologist Teacher for the Mt. Zion School District from the Cerro Gordo Community School District. Seconded: Dave Brandon. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration. Roll Call: Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

Dave Brandon introduced a motion to approve the outlined personnel-related items pending a drug test and background check for new employees.

EMPLOYMENT:

Amber Behm

Mt. Zion Superintendent’s Office

Fiscal Services Assistant, Accounts Payable; annual salary of $30,000/year; Effective July 21, 2020

Angie Clark

Mt. Zion High School

Group VI - High School Pom Pon; Effective July 21, 2020

Ashlyn Clark

Mt. Zion Jr. High School

Student Secretary; Effective August 3, 2020 for the 2020-2021 school year

Thomas Good

Mt. Zion Jr. High School

Assistant Softball Volunteer; Effective July 27, 2020

Abby Park

Mt. Zion Grade School

Student Secretary; Effective August 3, 2020 for the 2020-2021 school year

Ann Taylor

Mt. Zion Intermediate School

5th Grade Teacher; Effective August 17, 2020 for the 2020-2021 school year

RE-ASSIGNMENT:

Katie Dawson

Mt. Zion Intermediate School

From 5th Grade Teacher to 4th Grade Teacher; Effective August 17, 2020

REDUCTION IN FORCE:

Rachael Althoff

Mt. Zion Intermediate School

Speech-Language Pathologist, from 5 days per week to 4 days per week; Effective August 17, 2020

LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Michelle Adkins

Mt. Zion Superintendent’s Office

Unpaid leave of absence for the dates: June 23, 24, 25, and 26, 2020

RESIGNATIONS:

Allyson Garrett

Mt. Zion Intermediate School

Special Education Teacher; Effective July 8, 2020

Carrie Hardin

Mt. Zion Intermediate School

Food Service Cook; Effective June 23, 2020

Shannon Lanier

Mt. Zion Superintendent’s Office

Fiscal Services Assistant, Accounts Payable; Effective June 30, 2020

Amber Shobe

McGaughey Elementary School

Playground Supervisor; Effective June 19, 2020

RETIREMENT:

Donald Hudson

Mt. Zion Grade School

Special Education Teaching Assistant; Effective at the end of the 2019-2020 school year

Seconded: Kristi Niles (as amended with student secretary position being tabled). Roll Call: Dave Brandon, Michelle Shumaker, Todd Garner, John Flora, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

Dr. Roundcount discussed the District’s re-opening plans. Discussion took place by the Board and Administration.

President Garner announced Monday, August 10, 2020, 7 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 9:08 p.m.

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