Macon Reporter

Sullivan Community Unit School District 300 Board met Feb. 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Sullivan Community Unit School District No. 300 of Moultrie, Shelby, and Coles Counties, Illinois was duly called and held at 6:30 p.m., at the Sullivan High School Room 15 within the boundaries of said District.

President White called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.

Roll Call – Present: Florey, Green, Grooms, Horn, Stollard, Wood, White

Roll Call – Absent: None

Citizens Non-Agenda

Items: None

Public Hearing: President White opened the public hearing regarding waiver of State Board of Education rules regarding tuition waivers. Superintendent Ted Walk advised the Board that a public hearing is needed to provide input for the Board of Education to decide whether to approve making application to seek a waiver from the Illinois School Code for tuition waivers for teachers who reside out-of-district and whose children are enrolled as students in our district to receive up to 100% reduction in the tuition cost assessed by the district for each child so enrolled and for as long as the waiver is in effect.

Superintendent Walk has notified State Representatives and the Sullivan Education Association regarding the waiver request.

President White asked if there were any questions or comments regarding the application to waive school code as it relates to tuition waivers for teachers who reside out-of-district and whose children are enrolled as students in our district to receive up to 100% reduction in the tuition cost assessed by the district for each child so enrolled. There were no questions or comments and President White closed the hearing.

Informational Items: Lane Richardson updated the Board on activities of National Honor Society and National English Honor Society.

Consent Agenda: Motion by Florey, seconded by Stollard, to approve the following items on Consent Agenda:

Minutes of the January 10, 2022 regular meeting; January 22, 2022 special meeting; and January 31, 2022 special meeting.

Authorized district bills totaling $234,446.88; activity fund expenses; and, the treasurer’s report.

Upon roll call, all voted yea.

Principals’ Reports: The building principals gave their monthly reports.

Action Items: Approval of Application for Waiver of State Board of Education Rules – Tuition Waivers – Horn moved that the Board authorize Superintendent Walk to submit the application for tuition waivers for teachers who reside out-of-district and whose children are enrolled as students in our district to receive up to 100% reduction in the tuition cost assessed by the district for each child so enrolled and for as long as the waiver is in effect. Upon said motion being seconded by Grooms, all voted yea.

Approval of HS Restroom Renovation Bid – Bids were sought for renovation of high school restrooms. Several bids were received. Christy-Foltz submitted the lowest bid. Wood moved that the Board accept the bid from Christy-Foltz totaling $275,279 for high school restroom renovations. Grooms seconded. On roll call, all voted yea.

Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement – LIFT Program – Superintendent Walk stated that LIFT is a regional innovation and technology center connecting students to career pathways and programs focused on a combination of dual credit, certifications, internships, work-based experiences, industry credentials, and leadership. The program is located in Mattoon and tuition cost for the 2022-2023 school year is a flat rate of $1,000 per seat. In order to participate an Intergovernmental Agreement must be approved.

Florey moved that the Board approve the Intergovernmental Agreement for the LIFT program as presented. Green seconded. On roll call, all voted yea.

Approval of Revision to Return to School Plan for 2020-2021 – Superintendent Walk stated it is necessary to updated the Return to School Plan. Grooms moved that the Board approve the revision to the Return to School Plan as presented. Stollard seconded. On roll call, all voted yea.

Closed Session - Stollard moved, seconded by Florey, to enter closed session at 6:55 p.m. to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees; collective negotiations matters; student discipline; matters related to individual students, litigation, and minutes of meetings lawfully closed pursuant to statute sections 5 ILCS 120/2 [c] 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 14. On roll call, all voted yea.

Open Session – Florey moved, seconded by Grooms, that the Board return to open session at 7:07 p.m. On roll call, all voted yea.

Personnel Report – Stollard moved that the Board approve the personnel report as presented. Green seconded. On roll call, all voted yea.

New Hires

Bryce Wagner SES Phys. Ed. Teacher 07/02/22 MS+0,

1 Debra Higginbotham Cafeteria Staff 08/12/21

John Whitehead Custodian 02/13/22

Noah Bates HS Asst. Track Coach 02/14/22

Drew Campbell 7th Gr. Girls Track Coach 02/14/22

Cole Huber HS Social Studies Teacher &

Athletic Director 07/01/22 MS+0, 14

Resignations

Micah Heddins MS Athletic Director 06/30/22

Tim Lappin Custodian 02/28/22

Makayla Plank Paraprofessional 02/18/22

Scott Bales Vol. Bass Fishing Coach 02/14/22

IESA/IHSA Program Volunteers

Shane Ruppert Vol. Asst. HS Baseball 02/14/22

Superintendent’s Report: Mr. Walk gave an update on COVID-19 statistics and facility items.

Adjournment: Being no further business before the Board at this time, there was a motion made by Florey, and seconded by Grooms, to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. On roll call, all voted yea.

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