Macon Reporter

Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education met June 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Call to Order

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

Administration

Also present: Superintendent Bob Meadows, SVI Principal Kristina Sommer, SVMS Principal Jonathan Downing, and SVHS Principal Jonathan Field.

Amended Budget Hearing

Josh Hilbert moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to open the hearing on the amended 2023-2024 school district budget. Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Matt Wood moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to close the hearing on the amended 2023-2024 school district budget.  Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Hearing Adjournment

Josh Hilbert moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion that the hearing be adjourned at 6:01 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Roll Call

President Stephanie Guerrero called the June meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.  Board members present were: Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. Absent: Jessica Browning.

Pledge to the Flag

Mr. Meadows led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Visitors

President Stephanie Guerrero recognized and welcomed the visitors.  Visitors present were: Becky Nave, Keith and Jack Hildebrandt, Sue Kaufman, and Cindy Mathern.

Becky Nave addressed the Board regarding transportation issues.

Keith Hildebrandt addressed the Board regarding the formation of a MS Cross Country team.

Executive Session

Jeff Stahl moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to enter closed session at 6:25 p.m. for the reasons stated on the agenda.  Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Closed Session Adjournment

Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to re-enter open session at 7:05 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Closed Session Minutes

Lori Campbell moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to accept the closed session minutes as read in closed session. Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Employment

Jeff Stahl moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to employ Kara Berry as MS Head Girls Volleyball Coach for the 2024-2025 school year.  Roll call vote: Ayes-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 Mike Earles as MS Assistant Girls Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 school year.  Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Employment

Lori Campbell moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to employ Shelly Schall as an At-Will Intermediate Secretary effective at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year.  Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Employment

Jeff Stahl moved and Stephanie Guerrero seconded the motion to employ Gabriela Corpus as an At-Will MS Library Aide effective at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Employment

Martha Leeper moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to employ Randi Muir-Terry as an At-Will MS/Intermediate Aide effective at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

The candidate for the HS Special Education Aide has accepted another position.

Employment

Matt Wood moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to employ Kathy Weaver as an At-Will HS Night Custodian effective August 1, 2024. Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Resignation

Lori Campbell moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to accept the resignation of Shelly Schall as an At-Will MS Library Aide effective June 3, 2024. Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Support Staff Salary

Martha Leeper moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to approve the educational support staff salary schedule as presented for the 2024-2025 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Consent Agenda

Lori Campbell moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.  Roll call vote: Ayes-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

Fee schedule

Special Education Summer School Transportation

Dr. Field discussed the following items with the Board

24-25 E-Learning Plan

24-25 Online Registration

24-25 Curriculum Purchases

President Stephanie Guerrero presented the IASB Liaison Report.

Amended Budget

Matt Wood moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to accept the amended 2023-2024 budget as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

IASB Conference

Martha Leeper moved and Stephanie Guerrero seconded the motion to approve the board to attend the IASB Joint Annual Conference on November 22-24, 2024. Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Insurance

Lori Campbell moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to award the dental, vision, and life insurance coverage to Guardian for the 2024-2025 school year at a cost of $2.00 per month, per employee. Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Insurance

Martha Leeper moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to award Liberty Mutual Insurance the property/casualty, commercial auto, student accident and the umbrella coverage for the 2024-2025 school year at a total cost not to exceed $168,071.  Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Insurance

Matt Wood moved and Jeff Stahl seconded the motion to award the workers compensation insurance coverage to Zenith for the 2024-2025 school year at a total cost of $34,931.  Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Community Eligibility Provision Program

Josh Hilbert moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to proceed with the Community Eligibility Provision Program in grades Pre-K through 8th for the 2024-2025 school year.  Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Fee Schedule

The Board tabled the 2024-2025 fee schedule until the July meeting.

IXL Learning Software

Josh Hilbert moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to approve the 3-year renewal for IXL Learning Software for the amount of $18,450. Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Math Curriculum

Lori Campbell moved and Stephanie Guerrero seconded the motion to approve the purchase of the K-5 EnVision Math Curriculum for the amount of $38,487.32.  Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.Student Transportation

Josh Hilbert moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to adopt the resolution for student transportation safety hazard for the 2024-2025 school year.  Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Prevailing Wage Resolution

Matt Wood moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to adopt the Prevailing Wage Resolution for the 2024-2025 school year.  Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Pre-K Memorandum of Understanding

Martha Leeper moved and Stephanie Guerrero seconded the motion to approve the Pre-K Memorandum of Understanding with Barclay Public Library District as required by the Pre-K Grant for the 2024-2025 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

MSM Conference

Lori Campbell moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to accept the invitation of the Junior High MSM Conference for MS extracurricular activities effective at the beginning of the 2024-2025 extracurricular calendar. Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

MS Boys Baseball

Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to renew the MS Baseball Cooperative with Tri-City as the host school for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

MS Cross Country

Lori Campbell moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to approve the formation of a MS Cross Country Team for the 2024-2025 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes-Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, Jeff Stahl, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor.  Motion carried.

Next regular meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Adjournment

Lori Campbell moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to adjourn at 7:49 p.m.  All voted in favor. Motion carried.

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