Macon Reporter

Mt Zion Community Unit School District 3 Board met March 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Nathan Brock called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Board members present were: Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Regan Deering, Kyle  Janvrin, Kent Newton, and Kristi Niles.

Administration present consisted of: Dr. Travis Roundcount, Superintendent; Brian Rhoades,  Associate Superintendent; Justin Johnson, High School Principal; Julie Marquardt, Junior  High Principal; Randy Thacker, Intermediate School Principal; Renea Smith, Special  Education Administrator; Gary Gruen, Grade Principal; and Heather Ethell, McGaughey  Principal.

The Pledge of Allegiance was cited by those present and led by Cora Ellis, and Maddox  Windhorst, both from Mrs. Owen’s 5th grade class.

Regan Deering presented a motion to approve the Regular/Executive meeting minutes of  February 18, 2025. Seconded: Michelle Shumaker. Roll Call; Nathan Brock, Michelle  Shumaker, Regan Deering, Kyle Janvrin, Kent Newton, and Kristi Niles yea. Motion carried  6-0. (See Book of Attachments)

No Visitor Communications

Dr. Roundcount –

● Recognized Randy Thacker for receiving the Illinois Principal Association- 2025 Elementary Principal of the Year Award, Abe Lincoln Region

● Reviewed a few legislature bills that may affect us if passed. Examples include: Foreign language bill; A.I. bill; Mascot bill; Election Day; Pension for tier 2; School start time; etc.

● Mt Zion will not be making any significant changes next school year in reference to the Department of Education and Federal Programs.

Nathan Brock – Recognized Kristi Niles for receiving the IASB Board Leader Recognition  Certificate.

Michelle Shumaker presented a motion to renew memberships in the Illinois High School and  the Illinois Elementary School Associations for the 2025-26 school year. Seconded: Kyle  Janvrin. Roll Call; Michelle Shumaker, Regan Deering, Kyle Janvrin, Kent Newton, Kristi  Niles, and Nathan Brock, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments).

Kristi Niles presented a motion that the courses indicated on the attached memo be offered to Mt. Zion students at the listed fees during the summer of 2025, pending sufficient enrollment. Seconded: Regan Deering. Roll Call; Regan Deering,  Kyle Janvrin, Kristi Niles, Kent Newton, Nathan Brock, and Michelle Shumaker, yea. Motion  carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments).

Kristi Niles presented a motion to approve payment of the enclosed list of Fund Warrants, Quick Pays, and Athletic Imprest. Seconded: Regan Deering.  Roll Call: Kyle Janvrin, Kent Newton, Kristi Niles, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, and  Regan Deering, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

Michelle Shumaker presented a motion that the Financial Treasurer's Report be accepted  and filed for audit. Seconded: Kristi Niles. Roll Call: Kent Newton, Kristi Niles, Nathan Brock,  Michelle Shumaker, Regan Deering, and Kyle Janvrin, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of  Attachments.)

Kristi Niles presented a motion to authorize the Administration to advertise and solicit bids for  Dairy, Fuel, and replace pavement at McGaughey Elementary bus drive. Seconded: Michelle  Shumaker. Roll Call: Kristi Niles, Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Regan Deering, Kyle  Janvrin, and Kent Newton, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

Kristi Niles presented a motion to dismiss to go into closed session at 7:01 p.m. for the  purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance  or dismissal of a specific employee or office of the public body, and security measures.  Seconded: Regan Deering. Roll Call: Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Regan Deering,  Kyle Janvrin, Kent Newton, and Kristi Niles, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of  Attachments.)

Kristi Niles presented a motion to return the meeting to order at 7:53 p.m. Seconded: Michelle  Shumaker. Roll Call: Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Regan Deering, Kyle Janvrin, Kent  Newton, and Kristi Niles, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book of Attachments.)

Regan Deering presented a motion to approve the following personnel-related items as  outlined below, pending a drug test and background check for new employees. Seconded:  Kyle Janvrin. Roll Call: Nathan Brock, Michelle Shumaker, Regan Deering, Kyle Janvrin, Kent  Newton, and Kristi Niles, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See book of Attachments.)

Kristi Niles – Spoke about the IASB Division meeting and reminded the board that they  need to fill out their profile information.

Kyle Janvrin – Mentioned that he will be hosting the CEO program Thursday and his business. 

Regan Deering – Went over the notes from the last IASB meeting. 

Dr. Roundcount – Informed everyone that there will be a board orientation with new members held after the election but prior to May's board meeting.

Nathan Brock – Made some suggestions for ideas to use in the future.

Nathan Brock announced Tuesday, April 15, 2024, 6:30 p. m. as the next regular meeting  of the Board of Education, to be held at the Mt. Zion C.U.S.D. #3 District Office, 1595 W. Main St., Mt. Zion, IL 62549.

Kristi Niles introduced a motion to adjourn the Board of Education Meeting at 7:58 p.m.  Seconded: Michelle Shumaker. Roll Call: Michelle Shumaker, Regan Deering, Kyle  Janvrin, Kent Newton, Kristi Niles, and Nathan Brock, yea. Motion carried 6-0. (See Book  of Attachments.)

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