Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education met May 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Call to Order
President Stephanie Guerrero called the May meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board members present were: Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. Absent: Jeff Stahl
Administration
Also present: Superintendent Bob Meadows, SVI Principal Kristina Sommer and SVHS Principal Jonathan Field.
Pledge to the Flag
Mr. Meadows led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Visitors
President Stephanie Guerrero recognized and welcomed the visitors. Visitors present were: Michael Lee.
Closed Session
Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to enter closed session at 6:07 p.m. for the reasons stated on the agenda. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Closed Session Adjournment
Jessica Browning moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to re-enter open session at 6:27 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Closed Session Minutes
Josh Hilbert moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to accept the closed session minutes as read in closed session.Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Resignation
Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to accept the resignation of Michael Lee as HS Biology Teacher and Head Football Coach effective May 31, 2022. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Resignation
Josh Hilbert moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to accept the resignation of Heather Kuethe as MS Science Teacher, MS Cheer Coach, and MS Student Council Sponsor effective May 31, 2022. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Resignation
Martha Leeper moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to accept the resignation of Brian Britton as 4th Grade Teacher effective May 31, 2022. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Employment
Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to employ JoBeth Page as a 4th Grade Teacher effective at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Employment
Josh Hilbert moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to employ Morgan Wolter as a 4th Grade Teacher effective at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Employment
Matt Wood moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to employ Elizabeth Howley as a Social Worker effective at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Employment
Josh Hilbert moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to employ Nichole Torbert as a MS Science Teacher effective at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Employment
Jessica Browning moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to employ Alisha Johnston as a MS Library Aide effective at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Employment
Lori Campbell moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to employ Dylan Power as a HS Science Teacher effective at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Employment
Matt Wood moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to employ Carl Spath as Head Football Coach effective at the beginning of 2022-2023 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Employment
Jessica Browning moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to employ Katie Nika as HS Assistant Girls Basketball Coach effective at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Employment
Josh Hilbert moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to employ Carl Spath for Summer Maintenance effective on June 1, 2022. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Meadows discussed the following items with the Board:
- Amended Budget
- Summer School
- Projected Enrollment 22-23
- Job Openings 22-23
Matt Wood moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to accept the tentative amended 2021-2022 district budget as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Budget Hearing
Jessica Browning moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to set the hearing for the amended 2021-2022 district budget as part of the regular board meeting on June 15, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Floyd & Associates
Martha Leeper moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to hire Floyd & Associates as our auditors for the 2022-2023 school year at a cost not to exceed $14,000. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
Board Meeting Schedule
Josh Hilbert moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to approve the 2022-2023 Board Meeting Schedule as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
IASB Conference
Jessica Browning moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to approve the board to attend the IASB Joint Annual Conference on November 18-20, 2022. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
The hearing for the amended budget will be held on June 15, 2022, at 6 p.m. with the regular meeting to begin immediately after.
Adjournment
Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned at 7:00 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion carried.
https://www.sangamonvalley.org/board/records/2022/5/6/may-11-2022-regular-meeting
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