Macon Reporter

Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit School District 11 Board met Oct. 25.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Warrensburg-Latham District Office, 430 W North Street, Warrensburg, Il President, David Munson, called the regular meeting of the board of education to order at 6:00 p.m.

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

Absent: Clay Sellmeyer.

Pledge of Allegiance - WLES Student Salute - Kenton & Derek Brown (5th Grade - Mrs. Stacey) King & Stifel presented information regarding Bond Service.

Mr. Bret Reedy presented information regarding School Improvement Plan.

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

Others present consisted of Recording Secretary, Teresa Bailey, Recording Secretary in training, Kirsten Perkins and visitors: Ben Sellmeyer, Damion Penny and Melanie Brown.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie 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 Mrs. Victoria Williams to approve the October 2023 bills as presented for payment. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

Teresa Bailey presented information regarding Monthly Financial Update, EAV Update and Tax Levy Hearing.

A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded byMr. RJ McKenzie to approve the extension of the Public Official Treasurer’s Bond in the amount of $1,700,000.00 effective October 4, 2023 through October 4, 2024 for a premium cost of $1,770.00. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mrs.Victoria Williams to approve the Special Purpose School Treasurer’s Bond in the amount of $353,780.00 for the period of August 3, 2023 until canceled. This bond has been canceled effective October 6. 2023. Np [premium due. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Greg Hale and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to approve the Special Purpose School Treasurer’s Bond in the amount of $353,780.00 for the period of October 6, 2023 until canceled for a premium cost of $664.00. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mrs. Victoria Williams to approve the School Treasurer’s Bond in the amount of $1,925,000.00 for the period of October 6, 2023 until canceled for a premium cost of $2,252.00. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. David Zaske to approve the hire of Ellianna Sunde as a bus monitor as presented and pending satisfactory background checks and employment history review. All members present voted aye.. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mr. David Zaske to approve the hire of Kylee Tillman as a custodian as presented and pending satisfactory background checks and employment history review All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. David Munson to approve the hire of Blair Williams as a part time bus driver pending satisfactory background checks and employment history review All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. David Munson to approve the updated camera security system project with additional cost as proposed.All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. David Munson to approve the compensation and benefits for the anticipated Transportation Director vacancy cost as proposed. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

Information regarding Review of District Strategic Plan and School Improvement Plan Goals. Mrs. Cheryl Warner presented information regarding Annual IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint Conference. Various informational items were discussed.

A motion was made by Mr. RJ McKenzie and seconded by Mr. David Munson to adjourn the October 25, 2023 meeting of the Warrensburg-Latham CUSD#11 Board of Education at 7:44 p.m. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

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