Macon Reporter

Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit School District 11 Board met Jan. 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

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, Clay Sellmeyer, Chris Wentworth, Victoria Williams and David Zaske.

Pledge of Allegiance - WLES Student Salute - Aria McRoberts & Roman Wester (Mrs. Miller 3rd Grade)

Tina Miller from Buena Vista Bank presented a check from ONE initiative.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to adjourn to closed meeting at 6:10 p.m. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

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

Others present consisted of Recording Secretary: Kirsten Perkins.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. David Zaske 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. David Zaske to approve the January 2024 bills as presented for payment. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. David Zaske and seconded by Mr. Greg Hale to approve the hire of WLMS Science Teacher, Deena Hilliard, pending satisfactory background checks. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. David Zaske to approve the resignation of School Health Care Aide, Christy Cyrulik. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and second by Mr. Greg Hale to approve the hire of School Health Care Aide, Lacey Sutheard, pending satisfactory background checks. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. David Zaske to approve the resignation of WLES Administrative Assistant, Alisha Burgett. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to approve the hire of WLES Administrative Assistant, Dana Welch-Burns, pending satisfactory background checks. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Clay Sellmeyer and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to approve the hire of Bus Driver, Kevin Humbred, pending satisfactory background checks. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mr. David Zaske to approve the transfer of the Title Aide, Debra Novota, to PreK Aide. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. RJ McKenzie and seconded by Mr. David Zaske to approve the transfer of Special Education Aide, Emma Moore, to Title Aide. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Greg Hale and seconded by Mr. David Zaske to approve the hire of WLHS Head Boys Track Coach, Andy Hardin, pending satisfactory background checks. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Greg Hale and seconded by Mr. David Munson to approve the hire of WLHS Drama Set Designer, Amanda Wilson, pending satisfactory background checks. All member present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. David Munson to approve the compensation for the District Finance/Human Resources Director as presented. All member present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mr. David Zaske to approve the seniority list of non-certified staff as presented. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to approve the seniority list of certified staff as presented. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

Superintendent Cheryl Warner presented information regarding District Strategic Plan. Principals presented information regarding School Improvement Plan.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to adopt the Memorandum of Agreement for transportation services for evacuation of Warrensburg-Latham in the event of a catastrophic event. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Clay Sellmeyer and seconded by Mr. David Zaske to adopt the Memorandum of Agreement for transportation services for evacuation of Maroa-Forsyth in the event of a catastrophic event. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. Clay Sellmeyer to adopt the resolution with Buena Vista National Bank authorizing agents powers as granted in regards to financial transactions with their institution. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. David Munson to adopt the restated Joint Agreement and Bylaws of the Northern Il Independent Purchasing Cooperative. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

Various informational items were discussed.

*Board call for executive session in regards to a) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the School District at the end of the meeting to review superintendent’s evaluation.

A motion was made by Mr. Clay Sellmeyer and seconded by Mrs. Victoria Williams to adjourn the January 24, 2024 meeting of the Warrensburg-Latham CUSD#11 Board of Education at 9:58 p.m. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

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