Macon Reporter

Blue Ridge Community Unified School District 18 Board of Education Met June 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Blue Ridge CUSD #18 was held beginning at 7:00 PM in the Blue Ridge High School Library, 411 North John St.

Farmer City, Illinois 61842.

I. Call to Order

Board President, Dale Schneman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

II. Roll Call

Board Members in attendance were Carlos Burton, Kenna Dunlap Johnson, Franci Miller, Jason Nolan and Dale Schneman. Chelsie Leffelman was absent.

Also in attendance were Superintendent Hillary Stanifer; Principal Katie Nichols, and Recording Secretary Kristi Woliung. Interim Principal Mary Diener, Interim Director of Student Services Lois Dowling and Principal Ryan Peyton were absent.

III. Public Comments/Recognition of Guests

Sharon Uslan Brian Easter Evan Miles Dave Kramer

No public comments were made.

IV. New Business

A. Oath of Office and Seating of New Board Member

The newly elected Board of Education member recited the Oath of Office with the Board President.

V. Adjournment Sine Die

Motion by Kenna Dunlap Johnson 2nd by Franci Miller to adjourn the meeting sine die at 7:06 p.m.

Roll call vote 5 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

VI. Call to Order

Board President, Dale Schneman called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.

VII. Roll Call

Board Members in attendance were Carlos Burton, Kenna Dunlap Johnson, Rusty Woliung, Franci Miller, Jason Nolan and Dale Schneman. Chelsie Leffelman was absent.

Also in attendance were Superintendent Hillary Stanifer; Principal Katie Nichols, and Recording Secretary Kristi Woliung. Interim Principal Mary Diener, Interim Director of Student Services Lois Dowling and Principal Ryan Peyton were absent.

VIII. Presentations

A. Blue Ridge Athletics

Mr. Miles, Blue Ridge High School Athletic Director, presented on the athletic achievements and updates.

Dr. Stanifer presented the Blue Ridge Intermediate & Junior High list of athletic achievements, coach openings and updates, provided by the athletic director, Mrs. Kollross.

B. Engie-Sharon Uslan

Sharon Uslan, Regional Director of ENGIE, presented on the benefits ENGIE could bring to our district by increasing safety, reducing operation costs and maximizing lifespans of critical assests.

IX. Communication

The Board of Education received a thank you from recently retired BRHS principal, Mr. John Lawrence.

X. Committee Reports

No committees met this month.

XI. Administrative Reports

A. Superintendent

Dr. Stanifer presented her report and highlighted that summer school is finishing up and had good numbers all around.

1.HVAC Update

The work being done by King Lar and GHR on the fresh air unit at BRIJHS is going well. A & K will be doing the work of the removing and installing process of the insulation on all the Daikin units, Lennox units and the fresh air units. All projects are being funded by the federal ESSER II monies.

2.Return to Learning Plan - ESSER III

ESSER III is the final federal funding grant. A list of options has been compiled to best serve the students in their education and their safety.

3.E-Learning Plan

An E-Learning plan has been developed in the case of an inclement weather or another type of emergency. This plan would allow for the district to use up to 5 e learning days, as they would count for attendance and would allow for days to not be added at the end of the school year.

4.American Heart Association

The district continues to participate in the American Heart Association, Kids Heart Challenge. This past school year, both Schneider and BRIJHS had their highest and best donation year.

B. Principals

1.Mr. Ryan Peyton, Schneider Elementary

Mr. Peyton was absent from the meeting.

2.Mrs. Katie Nichols, Blue Ridge Intermediate & Junior High School Mrs. Nichols presented her report and highlighted a few areas. The D/F list has gone down since the beginning of the school year, starting out at 59% and ending at 26%. The end of the year field day was a success with plenty of activities for the students to enjoy. Summer school is focusing on reading, math and writing skills for those that needed the extra help.

3.Mrs. Mary Diener/Mrs. Lois Dowling, Blue Ridge High School Mrs. Diener and Mrs. Dowling were absent from the meeting but incoming principal, Mr. Brian Easter, presented the report and highlighted a few areas. Summer school is winding down and almost finished. Graduation was held in person and a total of 46 students graduated in the class of 2021. FFA represented the district well with all of their awards received at the FFA Convention.

C. Curriculum

D. Technology

E. Operations and Maintenance

F. Transportation

G. Food Services

XII. Approval of Consent Items

Motion by Carlos Burton 2nd by Franci Miller to approve the consent agenda items listed on attachment A as presented.

Roll call vote 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

A. Minutes from Regular and Special Board of Education Meetings

B. Financial Reports

C. Bills and Payroll

D. Resignation of District Personnel

E. Adoption of Fiscal Year of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 and Continue All Policies, Contracts, and Programs in Force on June 30, 2021

F. District Depositories for District Funds for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year

G. Approve Mose, Yockley, Brown & Kull as the 2021-2022 Auditors

H. Approve the Additions to PRESS Policy 4:170-AP6

I. National FFA Convention Approval

J. FFA Officer Retreat Approval

K. Request for Leave

L. Approval of Final 2020-2021 School Calendar

M. PSIC Renewal

N. Renewal of Wireless Data Net Lease Agreement

O. Ratifications of Suspensions

P. Approval of Employee Handbook 2021-2022

Q. ISU Student Teacher Placement Agreement

R. School Wellness Triennial Assessment

XIII. Old Business

A. Review for Approval Milk Bids

Motion by Kenna Dunlap Johnson 2nd by Franci Miller to accept and approve the bid from Prairie Farms-Urbana for milk products, supplied to Blue Ridge CUSD 18 for the 2021-2022 school term, as presented.

Roll call vote 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

B. Second Reading PRESS Policy 7:345 AP, 7:345 AP E1, 7:345 AP E2, 7:345 AP E3

Motion by Carlos Burton 2nd by Jason Nolan to approve the AP policy updates for Blue Ridge Community Unit School District #18 for the 2021-2022 school term, as presented.

Roll call vote 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

XIV. New Business

A. Appointment of Board Member to Board Committees

Motion by Carlos Burton 2nd by Kenna Dunlap Johnson to appoint the following Board members to the Blue Ridge Community Unit School District #18 Board Committees for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school term and the 2021-2021 school term as listed.

Rusty Woliung to the Facilities, Grounds and Construction Committee, and remove Dale Schneman from the Facilities, Grounds and Construction Committee

(If needed)

_________________and _________________ to the TIF Committee, _____________ to be the IASB Governing Board Representative Roll call vote 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

B. Approve Purchase of Fuel Tanks from FS

Motion by Carlos Burton 2nd by Franci Miller to approve the purchase of fuel tanks from FS, as presented.

Roll call vote 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

C. Approval of quote from Burdick for HVAC coil replacement at BRHS Motion by Carlos Burton 2nd by Jason Nolan to approve the $17, 107.00 quote from Burdick for the replacement of two coils and any needed refrigerant, as presented.

Roll call vote 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

XV. Closed Session

Motion by Carlos Burton 2nd by Kenna Dunlap Johnson to move from open session to closed session for the purpose of appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District; ongoing, pending, or probable litigation at 8:27 p.m.

Roll call vote 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the district, and ongoing, pending, or probable litigation. 5ILCS 120./2(c) (1).

1. Position, Bus Aide, Transportation

2. Position, Paraprofessional, BRHS

3. Position (4), Bridge Teachers, BRHS

4. Employment, Bridge Teachers, BRHS

5. Employment, Assistant Volleyball Coach, BRHS

6. Employment, Cheer Coach, BRIJHS

7. Employment, Summer Maintenance, District

8. Discipline Update

9. Permission for the Superintendent to hire for any open positions prior to the July BOE meeting

10. Pending or Probable Litigation

XVI. Open Session

Motion by Carlos Burton 2nd by Dale Schneman to move from closed to open session at 8:32p.m.

Voice vote. 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

Motion by Carlos Burton 2nd by Rusty Woliung to approve the positions of

∙ Bus Aide, Transportation

∙ Paraprofessional, BRHS

for Blue Ridge CUSD #18 2021-2022 school term, as presented.

Roll call vote 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

Motion by Jason Nolan 2nd by Kenna Dunlap Johnson to approve the position of

∙ Bridge Teachers (4), BRHS

for Blue Ridge CUSD #18 summer 2021, as presented.

Roll call vote 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

Motion by Franci Miller 2nd by Carlos Burton to approve the employment of

∙ Marcus Minteer, Richele Miller, Lauren Lacy, Rob Duke and Cheyenne Clayton, Summer Bridge Teachers, BRHS

∙ Rhonda Brandt and Mary Russell, Summer Maintenance, District for Blue Ridge CUSD #18 summer 2021, as presented.

Roll call vote 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

Motion by Jason Nolan 2nd by Franci Miller to approve the employment of

∙ Lauren Villwock, Assistant Volleyball Coach, BRHS

∙ Madi Houser, Head Cheer Coach, BRIJHS

for Blue Ridge CUSD #18 2021-2022 school term, as presented.

Roll call vote 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

Motion by Dale Schneman 2nd by Rusty Woliung to approve the Superintendent to hire for open positions prior to the July Board of Education meeting.

Voice vote. 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

XVII. Good of the Cause Discussion

A. Discussion of Memorial Naming

B. Bus Video Audit

C. Board Member Mandated Reporter Training

Board members will be sent the training information and will be asked to have it completed by the August Board of Education meeting and sign the certificate. D. IHSA 2021-2022

XVIII. Adjournment

Motion by Rusty Woliung 2nd by Franci Miller to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Roll call vote. 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

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