Macon Reporter

Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education met June 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Call to Order

President Stephanie Guerrero called the Amended Budget Hearing to order at 6:00 p.m. Board members present were: Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. Absent: Matt Wood.

Administration

Also present: Superintendent Bob Meadows

Amended Budget Hearing

Jeff Stahl moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to open the hearing on the amended 2022-2023 school district budget. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Jessica Browning moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to close the hearing on the amended 2022-2023 school district budget. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Hearing Adjournment

Josh Hilbert moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion that the hearing be adjourned at 6:02 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Roll Call

President Stephanie Guerrero called the June meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board members present were: Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. Absent: Matt Wood.

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: Megan Nunn, Kelly Rice, Michelle Wilhour, and Lee Rupnik.

Megan Nunn addressed the Board regarding the Food Service Renewal.

Lee Rupnik addressed the Board regarding American Central Insurance.

Executive Session

Josh Hilbert moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to enter closed session at 6:23 p.m. for the reasons stated on the agenda. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Closed Session Adjournment

Jessica Browning moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to re-enter open session at 6:53 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. 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 Jeff Stahl. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Resignation

Jeff Stahl moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to accept the resignation of Daniel Stephens as MS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach effective immediately. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Resignation

Josh Hilbert moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to accept the resignation of Elisabeth Luttrell as MS Assistant Speech Team Coach effective immediately. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Support Staff Salary

Martha Leeper moved and Stephanie Guerrero seconded the motion to increase the educational support staff salary schedule as presented for the 2023-2024 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Employment

Lori Campbell moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to employ Daniel Stephens as MS Head Boys Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Consent Agenda

Jessica Browning moved and Martha Leeperl 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 Jeff Stahl. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Superintendent’s Report

Mr. Meadows discussed the following items with the Board:

Food Service Report

Fee schedule

Bus pass policy

District Newsletter

Amended Budget

Martha Leeper moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to accept the amended 2022-2023 budget as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Insurance

Josh Hilbert moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to award the dental, vision, and life insurance coverage to Guardian for the 2022-2023 school year at no cost to the district. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Insurance

Jessica Browning moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to award Liberty Mutual Insurance the property/casualty, commercial auto, student accident and the umbrella coverage for the 2023-2024 school year at a total cost not to exceed $145,646. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Insurance

Josh Hilbert moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to award the workers compensation insurance coverage to Zenith for the 2023-2024 school year at a total cost of $36,104. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Aramark

Lori Campbell moved and Martha Leeperl seconded the motion to renew the contract for food management services with Aramark for the 2023-2024 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Fee Schedule

Jeff Stahl moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to approve the 2023-2024 fee schedule as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Student Transportation

Martha Leeperl moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to adopt the resolution for student transportation safety hazard for the 2023-2024 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Prevailing Wage Resolution

Lori Campbell moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to adopt the Prevailing Wage Resolution for the 2023-2024 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Jeff Stahl. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Video Recording

Josh Hilbert moved to continue the practice of video recording the Regular Board Meetings. No second was made. The motion died due to lack of a second.

Next regular meeting is scheduled for July 19, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Adjournment

Josh Hilbert moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to adjourn at 7:28 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

https://www.sangamonvalley.org/board-meetings/june-21-2023-regular-meeting