Macon Reporter

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

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Special Meeting Minutes

Call to Order

President Stephanie Guerrero called the special meeting to order at 5:30 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.

Hearing Officer

Martha Leeper moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to appoint Stephanie Guerrero as hearing officer for student discipline hearing SV 2025-2. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Closed Session

Josh Hilbert moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to enter closed session at 5:31 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 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.

Student Discipline

Martha Leeper moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to expel Student #2025-(2) for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. Based on a preponderance of the evidence presented in the expulsion hearing and based on the Board’s determination that the student engaged in egregious conduct, the student’s continued presence at school poses a threat to the safety of other students and staff and substantially disrupts the operation of the school. The Board further finds that given the severity of the student’s gross misconduct, there are no other appropriate disciplinary interventions available, and the presence of the student at school will foster a culture in which the student’s behavior at school is acceptable or tolerated. The expulsion shall be held in abeyance, and the student will enroll in an approved and accredited alternative school during the period of the expulsion.

Adjournment

Jessica Browning moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned at 5:45 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Regular Meeting Minutes

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, 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 Bethany Wellbaum.

Pledge to the Flag

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

Visitors

President Stephanie Guerrero recognized and welcomed the visitors. Visitors present were Rebecca Armstrong and Keith Hildebrandt.

Mrs. Burge presented the Board with the Eye on the Storm update.

Keith Hildebrandt presented the Board with a SVHS/SVMS Cross Country Proposal.

Rebecca Armstrong addressed the Board regarding SVHS Post Prom.

Executive Session

Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to enter closed session at 6:07 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

Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to re-enter open session at 6:49 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

Josh Hilbert 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.

Employment

Josh Hilbert moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to employ Kim Fleck as a volunteer MS assistant track 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.

Employment

Lori Campbell moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to employ Nancy Dale as a volunteer MS/HS assistant track 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.

Employment

Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to employ Caleb Rutherford as a volunteer MS/HS assistant track 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.

Employment

Josh Hilbert moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to employ Emma Moore as Sangamon Valley Primary School Paraprofessional effective March 31, 2025. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Principal Contract

Lori Campbell moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to enter into a 3-year successor contract with Bethany Wellbaum as Sangamon Valley Primary School Principal effective July 1, 2025. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Principal Contract

Jessica Browning moved and Stephanie Guerrero seconded the motion to enter into a 3-year contract successor contract with Kristina Sommer as Sangamon Valley Intermediate School Principal effective July 1, 2025. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Principal Contract

Matt Wood moved and Josh Hilbert seconded the motion to enter into a 3-year successor contract with Jonathan Downing as Sangamon Valley Middle School Principal effective July 1, 2025. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Principal Contract

Lori Campbell moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to enter into a 3-year successor contract with Kyline Burge as Sangamon Valley High School Principal effective July 1, 2025. 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 Martha Leeper seconded the motion to accept the resignation of Nathan Schorfheide as Sangamon Valley Primary School Music Teacher effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Resignation

Matt Wood moved and Stephanie Guerrero seconded the motion to accept the resignation of Hannah Lipka as at-will primary school paraprofessional effective March 18, 2025. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Resignation

Matt Wood moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to accept the resignation of Solange Davis as an at-will intermediate school paraprofessional effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. 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

Jessica Browning 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 Report

President Guerrero presented an IASB update to the Board.

Principal’s Report

Ms. Wellbaum shared a building report.

Superintendent’s Report

Dr. Field discussed the following items with the Board:

ROE Student Liaison Pilot Program FY26 Grades 4-12

Strategic Plan update

Tuck pointing bids

SVP floor scrubber failure

Summer work plans

SVMS Gym door replacement

IHSA Membership Renewal

Matt Wood moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to approve the renewal of the IHSA Membership for the 2025-2026 school year at no cost to the district. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

OMNIA Enrollment

Martha Leeper moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to grant Jonathan Field to enroll Sangamon Valley CUSD #9 as a member of the OMNIA purchasing cooperative. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

SVP Playground

Jessica Browning moved and Lori Campbell seconded the motion to accept a proposal for Sangamon Valley Primary School Pre-K Playground from Play and Park Structures at a cost not to exceed $101,836. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Board Meeting Schedule

Josh Hilbert moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to adopt the board meeting schedule FY 2025-2026 as presented. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

United Glass

Josh Hilbert moved and Stephanie Guerrero seconded the motion to purchase and install new metal doors at the SVMS gym from United Glass at a cost not to exceed $17,950. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

QNS

Matt Wood moved and Martha Leeper seconded the motion to approve the QNS Equipment proposal for FY2026 as presented at a cost not to exceed $11,400. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Post Prom

Matt Wood moved and Jessica Browning seconded the motion to approve request for use of SVMS to Rebecca Armstrong for Post Prom on Saturday, May 3, 2025. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

HS Cross Country

Lori Campbell moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion to approve the creation of the High School Cross Country team to begin the 2025-2026 school year. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

SVHS Boys’ Locker Room

Martha Leeper moved and Stephanie Guerrero seconded the motion to purchase and install new SVHS boys’ locker room and vestibule heaters from Entee for $17,205. Roll Call vote: Ayes-Jessica Browning, Lori Campbell, Stephanie Guerrero, Josh Hilbert, Martha Leeper, and Matt Wood. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

Next regular meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

Adjournment

Josh Hilbert moved and Matt Wood seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned at 7:38 p.m. All voted in favor. Motion carried.

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