Macon Reporter

Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit School District 11 Board met Aug. 28.

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

Pledge of Allegiance - WLES will begin doing this in September

Staff Communication - WLHS Link Crew shared about their program.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to adjourn to closed meeting at 7:30 p.m. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Chris Wentworth and seconded by Mr. Greg Hale Jr. 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 Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr RJ McKenzie to approve the August 2024 bills as presented for payment. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

Supt. Cheryl Warner presented information regarding Monthly Financial Update.

Mr. Keith Hackl and Mr. Chris Reed presented information regarding Summer Maintenance Projects Overview.

Supt. Cheryl Warner presented information regarding Superintendent’s Evaluation Tool. Supt. Cheryl Warner presented information regarding IASB Board Training Request. Supt. Cheryl Warner presented information regarding preliminary FY25 Budget.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. Chris Wentworth to approve the extension of the Special Purpose School Treasurer’s Bond in the amount of $361,000.00 for the period of August 3, 2024 until August 3, 2025 with a $664.00 annual premium due. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Clay Sellmeyer and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to approve the retirement of WLMS Physical Education Teacher, Candi Culp, at the end of the 2027-2028 school year, as presented. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Chris Wentworth and seconded by Mrs. Victoria Williams to approve the retirement of WLMS Social Science Teacher, Chris Preston, at the end of the 2027-2028 school year as presented. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Chris Wentworth and seconded by Mr. Greg Hale Jr. to approve the retirement of WLES Kindergarten Teacher, Susan Mattingly, at the end of the 2027-2028 school year as presented. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Clay Sellmeyer and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to approve the retirement/resignation of Bus Driver, Pat McGrath, effective immediately. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. RJ McKenzie and seconded by Mrs. Victoria Williams to approve the resignation of WLES Teaching Assistant, Brittany DePriest, effective immediately. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Chris Wentworth and seconded by Mrs. Victoria Williams to approve the hire of Bus Driver, Ashley Boyster, for 2024-2025, as presented and pending satisfactory background checks. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Chris Wentworth and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to approve the hire of Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, Sara Blair, for 2024-2025, as presented and pending satisfactory background checks. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Chris Wentworth and seconded by Mrs. Victoria Williams to approve the hire of Special Education Teaching Assistant, Randel Muir-Terry, for 2024-2025, as presented and pending satisfactory background checks. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Chris Wentworth and seconded by Mrs. Victoria Williams to approve the hire of Bus Driver, Thomas Wilson, for 2024-2025, as presented and pending satisfactory background checks. 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 Custodian, Navaeh Carter, for 2024-2025, as presented and pending satisfactory background checks. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Chris Wentworth and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to approve the hire of Part-Time Custodian, Steven Smith, for 2024-2025, as presented and pending satisfactory background checks. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Chris Wentworth and seconded by Mr. Clay Sellmeyer to approve the resignation of WLHS SADD Sponsor, Bryce Cherry, for the 2024-2025 school year, as presented. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Chris Wentworth and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to approve the hire of WLHS Bass Fishing Coach, Jeff Korando, for 2024-2025, as presented and pending satisfactory background checks. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Chris Wentworth and seconded by Mrs. Victoria Williams to approve the Volunteer Assistant Football Coach, Will Kent, for 2024-2025, as presented and 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 reaffirm that IL Rte 121 is a safety hazard for children walking to school and therefore requires bus transportation for students on the east side of the highway. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

Various informational items were discussed.

A motion was made by Mr. Clay Sellmeyer and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to adjourn the August 28, 2024 meeting of the Warrensburg-Latham CUSD#11 Board of Education at 8:44 p.m. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

Next meeting is September 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM.

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