Macon Reporter

Mt Zion Community Unit School District 3 Board met Jan. 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

President Jeffrey Sams called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Board members present were: Regan Deering, Michelle Shumaker, Jeffrey Sams, Kyle Janvrin, Kent Newton, Krisit Niles, and Nathan Brock.

ADMINISTRATION PRESENT

Administration present consisted of: Brian Rhoades, Associate Superintendent; Randy Thacker, Intermediate School Principal; Heather Ethell, McGaughey Principal; Renea Smith, Special Education Administrator; Billy Rockey, Director of Technology; Justin Johnson, High School Principal; Julie Marquardt, Junior High Principal; Ben Davis, High School Assistant Principal

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was cited by those present and led by Abrahm Bennett and Ellyana Nash, both from Mrs Minton’s 5th grade class at Mt. Zion Intermediate School.

MEETING MINUTES

Nathan Brock presented a motion to approve the Regular/Executive and Emergency Meeting minutes of December 19, 2023. Seconded: Michelle Shumaker. Roll Call; Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Kyle Janvrin, Kent Newton, Regan Deering and Jeffrey Sams, yea. Kristi Niles did not vote since she was not at the last meeting. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments)

VISITOR COMMUNICATIONS

No Visitor Communications

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

Randy Thacker spoke about the RTI at the Intermediate and their assessment with STAR testing. He spoke about the ASPIRE classes making blankets for nursing homes, the 6500 items brought in by students for the food pantry, classes joining for reading to build relationships and students helping clean up the playground. Mr. Thacker gave these examples to acknowledge the students’ involvement both academically as well as with the community.

EDUCATION:

2ND READING - 2024/25 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COURSE HANDBOOK CHANGES

Regan Deering presented a motion to approve recommended changes to the 2024-2025 High School Student Course Planning Handbook as presented. Seconded: Nathan Brock. Roll Call: Michelle Shumaker, Regan Deering, Kyle Janvrin, Kent Newton, Jeffrey Sams, Kristi Niles, and Nathan Brock, yea. Motion carried 7-0.

FINANCIALS: FUND WARRANTS

Kristi Niles presented a motion to approve payment of the enclosed list of Fund Warrants, Quick Pays, and Athletic Imprest. Seconded: Michelle Shumaker Roll Call: Jeffrey Sams, Michelle Shumaker, Kyle Janvrin, Kent Newton, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, and Regan Deering, yea. Motion carried 7-0.

FINANCIALS:

FINANCIAL TREASURER’S REPORT

Kristi Niles presented a motion that the Financial Treasurer's Report be accepted and filed for audit. Seconded: Michelle Shumaker. Roll Call: Jeffrey Sams, Michelle Shumaker, Kyle Janvrin, Kent Newton, Krisiti Niles, Nathan Brock, and Regan Deering, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

FINANCIALS:

FY 2025 BUDGET CALENDAR

Nathan Brock presented a motion to adopt, as per Board Policy 4:10, the FY 2025 Budget Calendar. Seconded: Kristi Niles. Roll Call: Jeffrey Sams, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Kristi Niles, Regan Deering, Kyle Janvrin, and Kent Newton, yea. Motion carried 7-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Regan Deering presented a motion to dismiss to go into closed session at 6:49 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of a specific employee or office of the public body, negotiating matters, and security procedures. Seconded: Kristi Niles. Roll Call; Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Kyle Janvrin, Kent Newton, Kristi Niles, Regan Deering, and Jeffrey Sams, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

Regan Deering presented a motion to return the meeting to order at 9:45 p.m. Seconded: Michelle Shumaker. Roll Call: Jeffrey Sams, Michelle Shumaker, Kyle Janvrin, Kristi Niles, Regan Deering, Kent Newton, and Nathan Brock, yea. Motion carried 7-0.

PERSONNEL: AS PRESENTED

Nathan Brock presented a motion to approve the following personnel-related items as outlined below, pending a drug test and background check for new employees. Seconded: Kristi Niles Roll Call: Jeffrey Sams, Nathan Brock, Regan Deering, Kristi Niles, Michelle Shumaker, Kyle Janvrin, and Kent Newton. Motion carried 7-0.

GENERAL DISCUSSION

Michelle Shumaker read a thank you card from McGaughey.

Jeff Sams asked where we were in regards to the basketball courts and the issues we have seen with the floors.

Dr Roundcount informed the board that the contractor will pay for the basketball floor inspection. The written statement will be sent to the contractor and the Board should get the results in a couple of weeks.

Regan Deering shared her Liaison information from IASB concerning future meetings.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING

Jeff Sams announced Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 6:30 p. m. as the next regular meeting of the Board of Education, to be held at the Mt. Zion C.U.S.D. #3 District Office, 1595 W. Main St., Mt. Zion, IL 62549.

ADJOURNMENT

Regan Deering introduced a motion to adjourn the Board of Education Meeting at 10:01p.m. Seconded: Kristi Niles. Roll Call: Kent Newton, Regan Deering, Jeffrey Sams, Nathan Brock, Kristi Niles, Michelle Shumaker, and Kyle Janvrin, yea. Motion carried 7-0.

https://www.mtzschools.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=4751&dataid=6616&FileName=February%20Board%20Packet%20FINAL.pdf