Macon Reporter

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

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Warrensburg-Latham District Office, 430 W North Street, Warrensburg, Il President, Victoria Williams, 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

Staff Communication

President Victoria Williams asked if there was any public comment at which time there was none.

A motion was made by Mr. RJ McKenzie and seconded by Mr. David Munson 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 Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to approve the May 2025 bills, as presented, for payment. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

Mrs. Kirsten Perkins presented information regarding the Monthly Financial Update.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. David Zaske to approve the resignation of High School English Teacher, Bryce Cherry, as presented. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. RJ McKenzie and seconded by Mrs. Victoria Williams to approve hire of MS/HS Special Education Teacher, Katherine White, for the 25-26 school year, pending satisfactory background checks and employment history review. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to approve leave of absence of WLES Teacher, Taylor Williams, 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 resignation of Custodian, Neveah Carter, effective immediately as presented. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Chris Wentworth and seconded by Mr. Clay Sellmeyer to approve resignation of Custodian, Brycen Stock, as presented. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mr. David Zaske to approve hire of Substitute Cook, Brandee Allen, pending satisfactory background checks and employment history review. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. Chris Wentworth to approve hire of Custodian, Joseph Lasier, pending satisfactory background checks and employment history review. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to approve hire of Custodian, Khyree Young, pending satisfactory background checks and employment history review. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. David Munson to approve hire of Summer Painter, Ryan Gustafson, pending satisfactory background checks and employment history review. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Chris Wentworth and seconded by Mrs. Victoria Williams to approve hire of Summer Painter, Wyatt Gustafson, pending satisfactory background checks and employment history review. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. David Zaske to approve leave of absence of Bus Driver, Ashley Boyster, as presented. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Chris Wentworth and seconded by Mr. David Zaske to approve transfer of Kasey Brumbaugh from Cook to Substitute Cook, for the 25-26 school year as presented. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. Chris Wentworth to approve 8th Grade Volleyball Coach, Erika Getz, for the 25-26 school year pending satisfactory background checks and employment history review. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Chris Wentworth and seconded by Mr. David Munson to approve 7th Grade Volleyball Coach, Lilly Pickett, for the 25-26 school year pending satisfactory background checks and employment history review. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. Chris Wentworth to approve Assistant HS Softball Coach, Jaycie Edwards,for the 25-26 school year.All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. David Munson to approve Volunteer Assistant HS Softball Coach, Marc Klein, for the 25-26 school year.All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mrs. Victoria Williams to approve WLMS Redbird Scholar Sponsor, Gillian Welker, for the 25-26 school year.All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mrs. Victoria Williams to approve Volunteer High School Girls’ Basketball Coach, Andrea Marvel, for the 25-26 school year. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. RJ McKenzie and seconded by Mr. Greg Hale to approve Lauterbach & Amen LLP, to conduct an audit for FY25 not to exceed $26,000 for the financial audit. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

Discussion regarding Preliminary FY25 Amended Tentative Budget.

A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mrs.Victoria Williams to approve the Treasurer to quick pay bills as needed throughout the month without further Board approval. All members present voted.aye. Motion carried.

Discussion regarding Issuance of Working Cash Bonds.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Willams and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to approve the 2025-2026 district fees as recommended. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mr. David Zaske to approve the renewal of the Intergovernmental Agreement for 2025-2025 with Macon/Piatt Regional Office of Education #39 as proposed. All members present voted.aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Greg Hale and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement for 2025-2025 with Macon/Piatt Regional Office of Education #39 as proposed. All members present voted.aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Greg Hale and seconded by Mr. Clay Sellmeyer to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Warrensburg-Latham Board of Education and Warrensburg-Latham Education Association for possible tuition reimbursement for a reading interventionist. All members present voted.aye. Motion carried.

Discussion regarding District Strategic Plan & Building School Improvement Plan Review.

A motion was made by Mrs. Victoria Williams and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to approve the IASB Press 118 updates as presented. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

Various informational items were discussed.

A motion was made by Mr. David Munson and seconded by Mr. RJ McKenzie to adjourn the May 28, 2025 meeting of the Warrenburg-Latham CUSD#11 Board of Education at 8:09 p.m. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.

Next meeting is June 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

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