Macon Reporter

Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education met April 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Call to Order

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

Administration

Also present: Superintendent Bob Meadows, SVP Principal Hilda Rice, SVI Principal Kristina Sommer, and SVMS Principal Jonathan Downing.

Pledge to the Flag

Mrs. Sommer led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Visitors

Stephanie Guerrero welcomed the visitors. Visitors present were Denise Puckett, Sarah Luna, Daniel Stephens, Todd Havener, Drew Reynolds, Brittney Denton, and Gretchen Cromwell.

Denise Puckett addressed the Board regarding Sangamon Valley Youth Basketball League.

Sarah Luna, Daniel Stephens, and Todd Havener addressed the Board regarding Sangamon Valley JFL.

Drew Reynolds addressed the Board regarding Sangamon Valley Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues.

Britney Denton addressed the Board with an Ag Program Expansion Proposal.

Closed Session

Matt Wood moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to enter closed session at 6:20 p.m. for the reasons stated on the agenda. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Closed Session Adjournment

Josh Hilbert moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to re-enter open session at 6:54p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Closed Session Minutes

Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert 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, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Employment

Jessica Browning moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to employ Tricia Blackburn as a MS Science Teacher effective at the beginning of the 24-25 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Employment

Matt Wood moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to employ Erica Slayback as a 2nd Grade Teacher effective at the beginning of the 24-25 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Employment

Jeff Stahl moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to employ Hannah Lipka as an At-Will Classroom Aide pending ROE certification. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Employment

Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to employ James Marksberry for summer maintenance effective May 29, 2024. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Employment

Martha Leeper moved and Stephanie Guerrero seconded the motion to employ Carl Spath for summer maintenance effective May 29, 2024. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Employment

Josh Hilbert moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to employ Stacy Marksberry for summer maintenance (painting) effective May 29, 2024. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Employment

Matt Wood moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to employ Karlee Eick for summer maintenance (painting) effective May 29, 2024. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Employment

Martha Leeper moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to employ Samantha Ragan for summer maintenance (painting) effective May 29, 2024. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Resignation

Matt Wood moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to accept the resignation of Peggy Musgrove as Intermediate Secretary effective on May 3, 2024.Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Consent Agenda

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

Superintendent’s Report

Mr. Meadows discussed the following items with the Board:

Summer work items

Consolidated District Plan

24-25 Enrollment

Superintendent Evaluation

President Stephanie Guerrero discussed the Superintendent’s Evaluation.

District Goal Setting Meeting

The District Goal Setting meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2024 at 8:30AM.

FY25 Consolidated District Plan

Martha Leeper moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to approve the FY25 Consolidated District Plan as it pertains to Federal Grant Funding as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Prairie Land FS

Josh Hilbert moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to award the diesel fuel, unleaded fuel and propane bids to Prairie Land FS for the 2024-2025 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Otto Baum Company

Matt Wood moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to award the MS Brick Facade Repair Bid to Otto Baum Company for an amount not to exceed $174,025. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Activity Bus

Josh Hilbert moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to approve the Activity Bus change order with Midwest Transit Equipment at no additional cost in the lease agreement. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Minivan

Martha Leeper moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to approve the purchase of a used minivan for an amount not to exceed $50,000. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

IESA

Jeff Stahl moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to approve the renewal of our IESA Membership for the 2024-2025 school year at a cost of $1,175. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Flooring America

Lori Campbell moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to approve the bid from Flooring America to replace the HS Weight Room rubber flooring at a cost to the district not to exceed $7,517.05. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Summer Work

Matt Wood moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to approve summer work items as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Adjournment

The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned at 7:41 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

https://www.sangamonvalley.org/board-meetings/april-17-2024-regular-meeting