Macon Reporter

Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit School District 11 Board met Sept. 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Munson, called the regular meeting of the board of education to order at 6:02 p.m.

Members present by roll call vote were: Greg Hale Jr., RJ McKenzie, David Munson, Clay Sellmeyer, Nathan Wentworth, Victoria Williams and David Zaske.

Pledge of Allegiance - WLES Student Salute - Macey McCroskey & Owen Lyon (5th Grade - Mrs. Wyman)

President David Munson convenes the FY24 budget hearing at 6:03 p.m.

Mrs. Teresa Bailey provided information regarding budget presentation and budget summary. President David Munson asked if there was any public comment at which time there was none. President David Munson adjourned the FY24 budget hearing at 6:06 p.m.

Information was presented by Kirsten Perkins and Paul Hoffman regarding Advisory Period Intervention & Enrichment

Students Ben Sellmeyer, Andrew Wheeler, Aiden Baker and parent, Katie Sellmeyer spoke regarding the importance and benefits of FFA program.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. Greg Hale to adjourn to closed meeting at 6:17 p.m. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

The Board of Education returned to open session at 7:26 p.m.

The administration present consisted of Allison Nolen, Paul Hoffman and Laura Wentworth.

Others present consisted of Recording Secretary, Teresa Bailey, Recording Secretary in training, Kirsten Perkins and visitors: Ben Sellmeyer, Andrew Wheeler, Aiden Baker, Katie Sellmeyer, Wes Henne, Stephanie Wheeler, Greg Wheeler, Josie Wentworth, Denise Jean, Scott Jean, Kasey Brumbaugh, Madison Roberson, Michelle Dixon, Steve Marksberry, Danielle Marksberry, Michelle Cornett, Andrew Cornett and Julie Long.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. Nathan Wentworth to approve the consent agenda containing approval of monthly financial reports , minutes, special meeting minutes, approval of executive session meeting minutes and destruction of recordings as presented. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mr. Clay Sellmeyer to approve the September 2023 bills as presented for payment. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. Nathan Wentworth to approve the September personnel addendum as presented and pending satisfactory background checks. Six members present voted aye. One member abstained (Greg Hale) . Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to approve Kirsten Perkins as the School Board Treasurer to serve as custodian of school funds. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mr. Nathan Wentworth to approve Ramza/EMC Insurance to provide property, general liability, crime, boiler & machinery, and inland marine insurance policies at a cost of $102,699.00 (increase of $20,717). All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. Nathan Wentworth to approve Ramza/EMC Insurance to provide the commercial auto insurance at a cost of $24,122.00 (increase of $1,405). All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to approve Ramza/EMC Insurance to provide an umbrella policy at a cost of $10,629.00 (increase of $1,814). All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Clay Sellmeyer and seconded by Mr. Greg Hale Jr. to approve Ramza/EMC Insurance to provide school board legal liability insurance at a cost of $2,229.00 (increase of $271). All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Greg Hale Jr. and seconded by Mr. Nathan Wentworth to approve Ramza/EMC Insurance to provide workman’s compensation insurance at a cost of $42,036.32 (decrease of $4,489.90). All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mr. Greg Hale Jr. to approve Ramza/EMC Insurance to provide cyber liability insurance at a cost of $2,781.00 (increase of $$0). All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Greg Hale Jr. and seconded by Mr. David Zaske to approve Ramza/Gerber Life to provide blanket student accident coverage at a cost of $5,240.00 (increase of $20). All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. RJ McKenzie and seconded by Mr. David Zaske to approve Ramza/Gerber Life to provide catastrophic student accident coverage at a cost of $1,635.00 (increase of $5). All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. Nathan Wentworth to approve the QFB Energy Contract as presented. All members present voted aye. Motion carried. .

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. David Munson to approve the Risk Management Plan as presented. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

Mrs. Teresa Bailey presented information regarding Monthly Financial Update.

A motion was made by Mr. Nathan Wentworth and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to adopt the FY24 budget as presented. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

Various informational items were discussed.

A motion was made by Mr. Nathan Wentworth and seconded by Mrs. Victoria Williams to adjourn the September 20, 2023 meeting of the Warrensburg-Latham CUSD#11 Board of Education at 9:00 p.m. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

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