Macon Reporter

Blue Ridge Community Unified School District 18 Board met March 16.

Here are 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, Rusty Woliung, Franci Miller, Jason Nolan and Dale Schneman. Chelsie Leffelman was absent.

Also in attendance were Superintendent Hillary Stanifer; Principal, Brian Easter, Principal Katie Nichols, Principal Ryan Peyton, and Recording Secretary Kristi Woliung.

III. Public Comments/Recognition of Guests

Braelyn Woliung John & Shannon Flannell Breanin Flannell Lynn Wingert Mady Wingert Kristin Wilkinson Becki Hoffman Susan Peterson Dale Peterson Caleb Moore Sara Wrestler Frank Wrestler Devin Wrestler Dave Wrestler Barbie Burns Todd Burns Tiffany Leonard Margaret Leonard Cassie Leonard Jason Leonard Brandon Shaw Allen Crotts Lana Malsberry Genesis Snyder Alyssanna Malsberry Tim Heard Zach Marcopules Laura Enger Josh Hartke Paige Trimble

IV. Presentations

A. Exemplary Knights

Students and staff were recognized by their teachers and principals for their exemplary actions and work. Students and staff were rewarded with a certificate by the Board of Education members. Those students receiving the awards were Margaret Leonard (K), Kamdyn Shaw (1st), Maddison Hoffman (2nd), Braelyn Woliung (3rd), Oliver Vandiver (4th), Billie Peterson (5th), Lana Malsberry (6th) Caleb Buskirk (7th), Devin Wrestler (8th), Mady Wingert (Jr.) and Breanin Flannell (So.). Staff receiving the awards were Barbie Burns (BRSE), Zach Marcopulos (BRIJHS), Elizabeth Raines (BRHS)

V. Communication

There were no communications this month.

VI. Committee Reports

No Board committees met this month.

VII. Administrative Reports

A. Superintendent

Dr. Stanifer presented her report and highlighted a few areas. Short and long term maintenance goals have been set for the upcoming months. The Facilities Committee will meet with the Superintendent and O & M Supervisor every 6 months to give and update on the list and their progress. The planning of the all weather track, updating of the football field and the memorial plaza will be begin in the Spring of 2023. When it’s time to move forward, a committee will be formed, fundraising ideas will be discussed and community interest will be heard. Also the mission statement will be getting a refresh with the help and guidance of the District ILT team.

1.Strategic Planning Goal #4

B. Principals

1.Mr. Ryan Peyton, Schneider Elementary

Mr. Peyton presented his report and also presented, with the help of his 2nd and 3rd grade teaching teams, a proposal to add a teacher at each of the 2nd and 3rd grade levels.

a.Proposal to Add One Second and One Third Grad Teacher in 2022-2023 3rd grade teachers, Mr. Moore and Mrs. Wilkinson, and 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Brackenhoff presented their research on the effects class sizes have on students.

2.Mrs. Katie Nichols, Blue Ridge Intermediate & Junior High

Mrs. Nichols presented her report and highlighted a few areas. Students will be playing Bingo for the 3rd quarter PBIS reward day. The Junior High team will be hosting a Homework Club on Wednesdays, starting after Spring Break.

3.Mr. Brian Easter, Blue Ridge High School

Mr. Easter presented her report and highlighted a few areas. The Celebration Committee is treating the students that have no tardies and/or unexcused absences with a Krispy Kreme donut day. The Fine Arts Expo was a wonderful display of talent from students varing from singing, theater, art and music.

C. Curriculum

D. Technology

E. Operations and Maintenance

F. Transportation

G. Food Services

VIII. 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. Ratification of Suspensions

F. Approval of BRHS Graduation Date

G. MDRVC Intergovernmental Agreement

H. BACC Joint Agreement

I. Approval of Honorable Dismissal List

J. Intent to Return from Leave

K. Approval of 2022-2023 Coach Handbook

L. Approval of 2022-2023 Substitute Handbook

M. Approval of 2022-2023 Volunteer Handbook

N. Approval of 2022-2023 Fees

O. Approval of IL FFA Convention

P. Approval of FFA Ag Advisory Council

IX. Old Business

A. Goosecreek Windfarm

Motion by Carlos Burton 2nd by Franci Miller to approve the resolution of support for Goosecreek Windfarm, as presented.

Roll call vote. 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

X. New Business

A. PRESS 108 Policy 4:120 Food Services

B. Fee Proposal for GHR

Motion by Kenna Dunlap Johnson 2nd by Carlos Burton to approve the GHR Fee proposal for engineering services for the VAV box project at BRHS, as presented.

Roll call vote. 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

XI. Closed Session

Motion by Carlos Burton 2nd by Franci Miller to move from open session to closed session for discussion of appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the school district; or collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives at 7:31 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, or collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their

representatives. 5ILCS 120./2(c) (1).

1.Employment, Custodian, Schneider Elementary

2.Employment, Custodian, BRIJHS

3.Employment, Assistant Baseball Coach, BRHS

4.Employment, Speech and Language Pathologist, District

5.Employment, Spring School Teachers, BRHS

6.Employment, Summer School Teacher, BRHS

7.Employment, Summer Technology Help, District

8.Employ Probationary Licensed Staff for 2022-2023

9.Superintendent Succession Plan Discussion

10. Negotiations Update

11. Request Permission for Superintendent to Hire for Any Open Positions Prior to the April Board of Education Meeting

XII. Open Session

Motion by Carlos Burton 2nd by Franci Miller to move from closed session to open session at 8:09 p.m.

Voice vote 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

Motion by Kenna Dunlap Johnson 2nd by Franci Miller to approve the employment of the Probationary Certified Staff for the 2022-2023 school term, as presented.

Voice vote. 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

Motion by Rusty Woliung 2nd by Franci Miller to approve the employment of

• ____________________, Custodian, Schneider Elementary

• ____________________, Custodian, Blue Ridge Intermediate & Junior High

• Ben Wallace, Assistant Baseball Coach, Blue Ridge High School

• Lauren Lacy, Spring School Teacher, Blue Ridge High School

for Blue Ridge CUSD 18 for the 2021-2022 school year, as presented. Voice vote. 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

Motion by Kenna Dunlap Johnson 2nd by Carlos Burton to approve the employment of • Erin Carr, Speech & Language Pathologist, District

for Blue Ridge CUSD 18 for the 2022-2023 school year, as presented. Voice vote. 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

Motion by Jason Nolan 2nd by Carlos Burton to approve the employment of

• Marcus Minteer, Summer School Teacher, BRHS

• Dawson Raines, Summer Technology Help, District

for Blue Ridge CUSD 18 for the summer of the 2021-2022 school year, as presented. Voice vote. 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

Motion by Carlos Burton 2nd by Dale Schneman to approve the Superintendent to hire for open positions prior to the April Board of Education meeting.

Voice vote. 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

XIII. Good of the Cause Discussion

A. IASB Constitution, Position Statements, and Belief Statment Booklets

B. Rebranding

XIV. Adjournment

Motion by Carlos Burton 2nd by Franci Miller to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 p.m. Voice vote. 6 ayes 0 nays Motion carried.

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