Mt Zion Community Unit School District 3 Board met Jan. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
President Jeffrey Sams called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Board members present were: John Flora, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, and Matt Beavers.
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT
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; Michael Mose, Mt. Zion High School Assistant 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A moment of silence was observed in honor of former Mt. Zion student and coach, Brad Stuart. The Pledge of Allegiance was cited by those present and led by Jeffrey Sams.
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Nathan Brock presented a motion to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of December 15, 2020. Seconded: Michelle Shumaker. Roll Call: Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Matt Beavers, John Flora, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
VISITOR COMMUNICATIONS
There were no visitor communications.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
There were no staff communications.
POLICY 2:265 - SECOND READING - TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Matt Beavers introduced a motion to approve the Second Reading of Policy 2:265 related to sexual harassment grievance procedures. Dr. Roundcount stated there were no changes since the first reading. Seconded: Nathan Brock. Roll Call: Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Matt Beavers, John Flora, Krisi Niles, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
FUND WARRANTS - DECEMBER 2020- JANUARY 2021
Kristi Niles presented a motion to approve payment of the enclosed list of Fund Warrant check numbers: 28826-28985; Imprest check number: 3245; and voided Athletic Imprest checks as presented. Seconded: Michelle Shumaker. Roll Call: Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Matt Beavers, John Flora, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
FINANCIAL TREASURERS REPORT - DECEMBER 2020
Michelle Shumaker introduced a motion that the presented Financial Treasurer’s Report be accepted and filed for audit. Seconded: Kristi Niles. Roll Call: Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Matt Beavers, John Flora, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
FY2022 BUDGET CALENDAR
Matt Beavers introduced a motion to adopt, as per Board Policy 4:10, the FY 2022 Budget Calendar as presented. Seconded: Kristi Niles. Roll Call: Michelle Shumaker, Matt Beavers, John Flora, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUE OF TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING SCHOOL BONDS, SERIES 2021, OF THE DISTRICT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE DISTRICT, PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF A DIRECT ANNUAL TAX SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SAID BONDS TO THE PURCHASER THEREOF
Nathan Brock introduced a motion to approve the presented resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation refunding school bonds, series 2021. Discussion took place by the Board and administration. Seconded: Matt Beavers. Roll Call: John Flora, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Matt Beavers, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF ONE OR MORE ESCROW AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUE OF TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING SCHOOL BONDS, SERIES 2021, OF THE DISTRICT
Kristi Niles introduced a motion to approve the presented resolution authorizing and directing the execution of an escrow agreement in connection with the general obligation refunding school bonds, series 2021. Seconded: John Flora. Roll Call: Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Matt Beavers, John Flora, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION ABATING TAXES HERETOFORE LEVIED FOR THE YEAR 2020 TO PAY THE DEBT SERVICE ON GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS SERIES 2016 OF THE DISTRICT
John Flora introduced a motion to approve the presented resolution authorizing the abatement of our 2016 bonds with funds on hand in the bond and interest fund. Discussion took place by the Board and administration. Seconded: Kristi Niles. Roll Call: Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Matt Beavers, John Flora, Kristi Niles, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
RESOLUTION ABATING TAXES HERETOFORE LEVIED FOR THE YEAR 2020 TO PAY THE DEBT SERVICE ON GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING SCHOOL BONDS (ALTERNATE REVENUE SOURCE), SERIES 2014B, OF THE DISTRICT
Michelle Shumaker introduced a motion to approve the presented resolution authorizing the abatement of our alternate revenue bonds with funds on hand in the bond and interest fund from the Macon county sales tax. Seconded: Matt Beavers. Roll Call: Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Matt Beavers, John Flora, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Kristi Niles introduced a motion to go into Executive Session at 6:41 p.m. for the purpose of discussing security procedures; the appointment/ employment/ compensation/ discipline/ and performance or dismissal of a specific employee or office of the public body; and negotiation matters with the union. Seconded: Nathan Brock. Roll Call: Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Matt Beavers, John Flora, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
President Sams returned the meeting to order at 10:07 p. m. Roll Call: Michelle Shumaker, Matt Beavers, John Flora, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, present.
PERSONNEL EMPLOYMENT/ RESIGNATIONS/ RETIREMENT
Nathan Brock introduced a motion to approve the outlined personnel-related items pending a drug test and background check for new employees.
EMPLOYMENT:
| Shacorria Ford
McGaughey Elementary School | Playground Supervisor, 2 hours per day Effective January 19, 2021 |
| Jonny McDonald
Mt. Zion High School | Custodial Student Worker
Effective January 19, 2021 |
| Sandra Sorrell
Mt. Zion School District Transportation | Bus Driver, 4 hours per day, $16.63 per hour Effective December 7, 2020 |
| Riley Boysen
Marissah Cook Cameron Mabry Linda Tyus |
| Jill Clifton
Mt. Zion High School | Project Graduation Sponsor
Effective January 19, 2021 |
| Deniah Missey
Mt. Zion High School | 2nd Shift Custodian
Effective January 6, 2021 |
| Nina Merris
Mt. Zion School District Transportation | Bus Driver
Effective August 14, 2020 |
GENERAL DISCUSSION
1) Dr. Roundcount provided an update regarding the special education co-op. 2) Dave Brandon shared a sympathy card received from BLDD Architects as well as numerous thank you cards received from staff members.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
President Sams announced Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 6:30 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.
ADJOURNMENT
Nathan Brock introduced a motion to adjourn the Board of Education Meeting at 10:10 p.m. Seconded: John Flora. Roll Call: Matt Beavers, John Flora, Kristi Niles, Jeffrey Sams, Dave Brandon, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, yea. Motion carried 7-0. Meeting adjourned.
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