Macon Reporter

Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education met Dec. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Call to Order

President Stephanie Guerrero called the December meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board members present were: Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. Absent: Jeff Stahl

Administration

Also present: Superintendent Jonathan Field, Sangamon Valley High School Principal Kyline Burge, Sangamon Valley Middle School Principal Jonathan Downing, Sangamon Valley Intermediate Principal Kristina Sommer, and Sangamon Valley Primary Principal Hilda Rice.

Pledge to the Flag

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

Visitors

President Stephanie Guerrero recognized and welcomed the visitors. Visitors present were Andrew Martin, Owen Martin, Keith Hildebrandt, Adam Floyd, Teara Floyd, Ahna Floyd, Kalen Floyd, and Ed Flynn.

Owen Martin presented his Eagle Scout Project Proposal to the Board.

Attorney Ed Flynn addressed the board about a potential commercial real estate development deal within district boundaries.

Executive Session

Lori Campbell moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to enter closed session at 6:24 p.m. for the reasons stated on the agenda. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Closed Session Adjournment

Josh Hilbert moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to re-enter open session at 6:37 p.m. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Closed Session Minutes

Matt Wood moved and Martha Leeper 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 and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Resignation

Josh Hilbert moved and Stephanie Guerrero seconded the motion to accept the resignation of Jason Coleman as an at-will non-benefited bus monitor effective December 3, 2024. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Resignation

Lori Campbell moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to accept the resignation of Phillip Wright as an at-will benefited custodian effective immediately. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Employment

Matt Wood moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to employ Fred Book as an at-will benefited bus driver pending completion of required certification. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Employment

Lori Campbell moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to employ Shelly Schall as MS assistant volleyball coach effective immediately. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Consent Agenda

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

IASB Update

President Guerrero presented an IASB update to the Board.

Principal’s Report

Mrs. Rice shared a building report.

Superintendent’s Report

Dr. Field discussed the following items with the Board:

• 2024 District Tax Levy Payable 2025
• Long-Range Planning Discussion Spring 2025
• SVPS Playground Project
• Co-op Update

Tax Levy

Josh Hilbert moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to adopt the District tax levy for 2024 payable 2025 as presented. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Eagle Scout Project

Matt Wood moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to approve Owen Martin’s Eagle Scout project as proposed at no cost to the district. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Strategic Planning

Martha Leeper moved and Stephanie Guerrero seconded the motion to set a date for District Long Range Strategic Planning for Saturday, March 15, 2025.Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Playground Expansion

The motion to hire Molanda Company to build a playground expansion at SVPS was tabled until January.

Promotion

Matt Wood moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to set Middle School 8th grade promotion on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7pm. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Graduation

Josh Hilbert moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to set High School Graduation on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 7pm. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

K-9

Lori Campbell moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to give Dr Field authority to negotiate a facility use contract with the National Association of K-9 Scent work. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Therapy Dog

Matt Wood moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to pilot a therapy dog support program at SVHS pending insurance review. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Martha Leeper and Matt Wood. Nays-Josh Hilbert. Motion carried.

Next regular meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

Adjournment

Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned at 7:30 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

https://www.sangamonvalley.org/board-meetings/december-18-2024-regular-meeting