Macon Reporter

Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education Met Feb. 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

President Stephanie Guerrero called the February meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Board members present were: Stephanie Guerrero, Rodger Reed, Jeff Stahl, Glenda Weldy, Erech Pierson, and James Kent.  Absent: Martha Leeper

ADMINISTRATION

 Also present: Superintendent Bob Meadows, SVPS Principal Bethany Wellbaum, SVIS Principal Kristina Sommer, SVMS Principal Brandi Kelly, and SVHS Principal Jonathan Field.

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

Ms. Wellbaum led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

VISITORS

President Stephanie Guerrero recognized and welcomed the visitors. Visitors present were: Ron Whitney and Brianne Impson.

Ron Whitney addressed the Board on behalf of the Sangamon Valley Youth League to discuss proposed construction of outdoor restroom facilities at the Harristown campus. 

Brianne Impson discussed homeschool students and extra curricular activities.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE HEARING

Erech Pierson moved and Glenda Weldy seconded the motion to appoint Stephanie Guerrero as hearing officer for student discipline hearing. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Rodger Reed moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to enter closed session at 6:38 p.m. for the reasons stated on the agenda. Roll call vote: Ayes-.Stephanie Guerrero, Erech Pierson, Rodger Reed, Jeff Stahl, Glenda Weldy, and James Kent. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT

Erech Pierson moved and James Kent seconded the motion to re-enter open session at 6:59 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes-.Stephanie Guerrero, Erech Pierson, Rodger Reed, Jeff Stahl, Glenda Weldy, and James Kent. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

CLOSED SESSION MINUTES

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

STUDENT DISCIPLINE #SV2021-1

Rodger Reed moved and Erech Pierson seconded the motion to expel student #SV2021-1 for two years from February 17, 2021 to February 17, 2023. Based on a preponderance of the evidence presented in the expulsion hearing and based on the Board’s determination that the student engaged in egregious conduct, that the student’s continued presence a school poses a threat to school safety of other students and staff and substantially disrupts the operation of the school. The Board further finds that given the severity of the student’s gross misconduct, there are no other appropriate disciplinary interventions available and that the presence of the student at school will foster a culture that the student’s behavior at school is acceptable or tolerated. The expulsion shall be held in abeyance only if the student will enroll in an alternative school during the period of his expulsion.

RESIGNATION

James Kent moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to accept the resignation of Joe Scanavino as MS Assistant Scholastic Bowl Coach effective immediately. Roll call vote: Ayes-.Stephanie Guerrero, Erech Pierson, Rodger Reed, Jeff Stahl, Glenda Weldy, and James Kent. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

EMPLOYMENT

Erech Pierson moved and Glenda Weldy seconded the motion to employ David Fleming as the HS Dean of Students/Activities Director effective at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-.Stephanie Guerrero, Erech Pierson, Rodger Reed, Jeff Stahl, Glenda Weldy, and James Kent. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

EMPLOYMENT

Stacey Marksberry has applied for the Primary Special Education position. Her request for transfer will become effective at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year.

EMPLOYMENT

Erech Pierson moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to employ Joe Scanavino as MS Head Scholastic Bowl Coach effective immediately. Roll call vote: Ayes-.Stephanie Guerrero, Erech Pierson, Rodger Reed, Jeff Stahl, Glenda Weldy, and James Kent. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

EMPLOYMENT

Jeff Stahl moved and Erech PIerson seconded the motion to employ Casey Acree as a volunteer assistant football coach for the 2020-2021 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-.Stephanie Guerrero, Erech Pierson, Rodger Reed, Jeff Stahl, Glenda Weldy, and James Kent. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

EMPLOYMENT

James Kent moved and Rodger Reed seconded the motion to employ Casey Acree as an athletic trainer for the 2020-2021 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-.Stephanie Guerrero, Erech Pierson, Rodger Reed, Jeff Stahl, Glenda Weldy, and James Kent. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

EMPLOYMENT

Erech Pierson moved and James Kent seconded the motion to employ Kyler Gentry as an athletic trainer for the 2020-2021 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-.Stephanie Guerrero, Erech Pierson, Rodger Reed, Jeff Stahl, Glenda Weldy, and James Kent. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

CONSENT AGENDA

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

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Mr. Meadows reviewed the Cooperative Sports agreement with Tri-City.

Mr. Meadows discussed the 21-22 Enrollment projections.

Mr. Meadows updated the Board on the need for Boiler Repair/Replacement at the HS campus.  The cost of repair is $73,130. The cost of replacement is $78,100. This results in a difference of $4,970.

QNS

Jeff Stahl moved and Erech Pierson seconded the motion to approve a 3 year agreement with QNS for technology support services for the amount of $47,500 in year one, $49,163 in year two and $50,883 in year three. Roll call vote: Ayes-.Stephanie Guerrero, Erech Pierson, Rodger Reed, Jeff Stahl, Glenda Weldy, and James Kent. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

HS BOILER

Jeff Stahl moved and Rodger Reed seconded the motion to approve the resolution authorizing the award of emergency contract for repair of the school building, specifically the high school boiler. Roll call vote: Ayes-.Stephanie Guerrero, Erech Pierson, Rodger Reed, Jeff Stahl, Glenda Weldy, and James Kent. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

The Board agreed, by unanimous consent, to replace the boiler at the HS campus for the additional $4,970.00.

UTILITY TRUCK PURCHASE

Glenda Weldy moved and James Kent seconded the motion to approve the purchase of a utility truck for an amount not to exceed $50,047.60. Roll call vote: Ayes-.Stephanie Guerrero, Erech Pierson, Rodger Reed, Jeff Stahl, Glenda Weldy, and James Kent. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

DOOR REPLACEMENT

Erech Pierson moved and Rodger Reed seconded the motion to approve the bid from United Glass to replace the HS faculty entrance doors for the amount of $7,259. Roll call vote: Ayes-.Stephanie Guerrero, Erech Pierson, Rodger Reed, Jeff Stahl, Glenda Weldy, and James Kent. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

DOOR REPLACEMENT

Jeff Stahl moved and Glenda Weldy seconded the motion to approve the bid from United Glass to install a fire door on the electrical closet in the HS for the amount of $2,495. Roll call vote: Ayes-.Stephanie Guerrero, Erech Pierson, Rodger Reed, Jeff Stahl, Glenda Weldy, and James Kent. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

SPECTATORS

Discussion of spectators at extracurricular activities.

PROM

The Board agreed, by unanimous consent, to cancel Sangamon Valley High School Prom for the 2020-2021 school year. 

ADJOURNMENT

Erech Pierson moved and Glenda Weldy seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned at 7:44 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

https://www.sangamonvalley.org/board/records/2021/2/12/february-17-2021-regular-meeting