Macon Reporter

Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education met Nov. 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Call to Order

Vice President Jeff Stahl called the November meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board members present were: Jessica Browning,Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. Absent: Stephanie Guerrero.

Administration

Also present: Superintendent Bob Meadows, SVP Principal Bethany Wellbaum, SVI Principal Kristina Sommer, SVMS Principal Jonathan Downing, and SVHS Principal Jonathan Field.

Pledge to the Flag

Mrs. Sommer led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Visitors

Jeff Stahl welcomed the visitors. Visitors present were Adam and Teara Floyd.

Executive Session

Matt Wood moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to enter closed session at 6:02 p.m. for the reasons stated on the agenda. Roll call vote: Ayes-.Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Stephanie Guerrero entered the meeting at 6:05 p.m.

Closed Session Adjournment

Josh Hilbert moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to re-enter open session at 7:31 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes-.Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Closed Session Minutes

Jeff Stahl 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, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Resignation

Lori Campbell moved and Josh Hilbertl seconded the motion to accept the resignation of Keith Hildebrandt as MS Girls Track coach effective immediately. Roll call vote: Ayes-.Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Employment

Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to employ Keith Hildebrandt as MS Boys Track coach for the 2022-2023 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-.Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Consent Agenda

Martha Leeper moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-.Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Superintendent’s Report

Mr. Meadows discussed the ISBE Summative Designations with the Board.

All of the schools received the designation of Commendable for the 2021-2022 school year.

Mr. Meadows recognized Martha Leeper and Stephanie Guerrero as having attained the level of Distinguished Board Leader. This is a recognition by IASB to selected school board members for time and effort devoted to learning and leadership activities provided by the Association and for service to the public education community.

Mr. Meadows informed the Board that the district has been awarded the School Maintenance Grant from ISBE. This $50,000 matching grant will allow the district to continue the tuck-pointing work at the HS campus. The estimated cost of the project is $110,000 and should complete the tuck-pointing work at the high school.

Mr. Meadows discussed the invitation from the MSM Conference to add Sangamon Valley Middle School to the conference.

Mr. Meadows presented a $1,500 check to the SV Backpack Project donated by the Niantic-Harristown High School Class of 1972.

Facilities Use Agreement

Josh Hilbert moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to approve the Rules Governing Use of School Facilities and School Facilities Agreement documents as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-.Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Tax Levy

Matt Wood moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to adopt the Tax Levy for 2022 payable in 2023. Roll call vote: Ayes-.Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Tax Levy Resolution

Martha Leeper moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to adopt the resolution abating the taxes levied in 2022 for the year 2023 to pay debt services on the General Obligation School Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source, Series 2019B), of Community Unit School District 9, located in Macon, Sangamon, and Christian Counties, Illinois. Roll call vote: Ayes-.Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Illiopolis Christmas Festival

Lori Campbell moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to allow the Village of Illiopolis to use the Intermediate Cafeteria for their annual Christmas Festival on December 10, 2022. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Adjournment

The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for December 14, 2022 at 6PM. This is a week early due to Christmas Break.

Josh Hilbert moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned at 7:59 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

https://www.sangamonvalley.org/board-meetings/november-16-2022-regular-meeting