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APRIL 22, 2015
I.
PRESENT
II.
ABSENT
A regular and organizational meeting of the Board of Education of the HenrySenachwine CUSD 5 was held in the Henry-Senachwine High School Media Center,
1023 College Ave., Henry, Illinois on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 7:09 p.m.
There were present in person: Lori DeWeerth, Angela Earles, Michelle Gibson, Edi
Perdew, Steve Rowe and Randy Witko, comprising a quorum of the Board.
There were absent: Mary Jo Klein
OATH OF OFFICE
III.
Superintendent Miller administered the Oath of Office to all the members of the
Board of Education.
APPROVE AGENDA
IV.
Motion by Steve Rowe, seconded by Michelle Gibson, that the Board of Education of
CUSD 5 approve the agenda as presented.
Roll Call: Voice Vote. Motion carried.
HONOR DEPARTING
BOARD MEMBER
NOMINATE BOARD
PRESIDENT
V.
VI.
The board honored departing board member, Sibyl Schrock, with a gift certificate to
thank her for her service to the school district.
Motion by Steve Rowe, seconded by Randy Witko, that the Board of Education of
CUSD 5 nominates Edith Perdew to serve as board president. There being no other
nominations for president, Edith Perdew was elected by unanimous ballot to serve a
two-year term.
Roll Call: DeWeerth, Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson, Yea; Klein, Absent; Perdew, Yea;
Rowe, Yea; Witko, Yea.
NOMINATE BOARD
VICE PRESIDENT
VII.
Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1. Motion carried.
Motion by Edi Perdew, seconded by Michelle Gibson, that the Board of Education of
CUSD 5 nominates Randy Witko to serve as board vice president. There being no
other nominations for vice president, Randy Witko was elected by unanimous ballot
to serve a two-year term.
Roll Call: DeWeerth, Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson, Yea; Klein, Absent; Perdew, Yea;
Rowe, Yea; Witko, Yea.
NOMINATE BOARD
SECRETARY
VIII.
Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1. Motion carried.
Motion by Angela Earles, seconded by Edi Perdew, that the Board of Education of
CUSD 5 nominates Mary Jo Klein to serve as board secretary. There being no other
nominations for secretary, Mary Jo Klein was elected by unanimous ballot to serve a
two-year term.
Roll Call: DeWeerth, Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson, Yea; Klein, Absent; Perdew, Yea;
Rowe, Yea; Witko, Yea.
NOMINATE BOARD
TREASURER
IX.
Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1. Motion carried.
Motion by Steve Rowe, seconded by Angie Earles that the Board of Education of
CUSD 5 nominates Michelle Gibson to serve as board treasurer. There being no other
nominations for treasurer, Michelle Gibson was elected by unanimous ballot to serve
a two-year term.
Roll Call: DeWeerth, Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson, Yea; Klein, Absent; Perdew, Yea;
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Rowe, Yea; Witko, Yea.
SET SECRETARY’S
SALARY
X.
Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1. Motion carried.
Motion by Steve Rowe, seconded by Michelle Gibson, that the Board of Education of
CUSD 5 set the secretary’s salary at $500 per year.
Roll Call: DeWeerth, Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson, Yea; Klein, Absent; Perdew, Yea;
Rowe, Yea; Witko, Yea.
AUTHORIZE
TREASURER’S
SIGNATURE FOR
BANKING
TRANSACTONS AND
REAFFIRM EXITING
POLICIES,
CONTRACTS,
DEPOSITORIES
XI.
ESTABLISH DATE
AND TIME OF
BOARD MEETINGS
XII.
RECOGNITION
OF GUESTS
CORRESPONDENCE
XIII.
APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA
XIV.
Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1. Motion carried.
Motion by Edi Perdew, Seconded by Angie Earles, that the Board of Education of
CUSD 5 authorize the treasurer’s signature for Henry State Bank, Illinois Funds,
Heartland Bank and Trust, Lacon Community Bank, ISDLAF Account and all other
banking transactions (including certificates of deposit purchased) requiring the
treasurer’s signature and reaffirm existing policies, contracts, and depositories of
school funds.
Roll Call: DeWeerth, Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson, Yea; Klein, Absent; Perdew, Yea;
Rowe, Yea; Witko, Yea.
Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1. Motion carried.
Motion by Edi Perdew, seconded by Randy Witko, that the Board of Education of
CUSD 5 establish the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. as the date and time
for the regular board meetings. Location of the regular meetings will be held in the
high school media center.
Roll Call: Voice Vote. Motion carried.
Recognition of guests: Tammy Henderson, Wes Henderson, Kyle Henderson, Dan
Smith, Clark Owsley, Ken Giordano – IVSC.
13.01 Student of the Month – Kyle Henderson.
13.02 Thank you card.
Motion by Steve Rowe, seconded by Angie Earles, that the consent agenda be
approved as presented.
Roll Call: Voice Vote. Motion carried.
ACCEPT BILLS,
PAYROLL AND
XV.
14.01 Approve BMP’s bills, payroll and financial information.
14.02 Approve the employment of Laurie Real as Food Service Personnel. Criminal
background checks have been completed.
14.03 Approve the employment of James Walker as a Temporary High School
Teacher.
14.04 Approve the resignation of BMP Psychologist, Brenna Pardieck.
14.05 Approve the dismissal of BMP bookkeeper, Linsey Deery.
14.06 Approve the employment for 2015-2016 of BMP Psychologist, Jody Juillerat
pending results of the criminal background search.
14.07 Approve the employment for 2015-2016 of BMP Psychologist, Jennifer Love
pending the results of the criminal background search.
14.08 Approve the employment of Denise Williams as BMP bookkeeper.
Employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check.
15.01 Motion by Edi Perdew, seconded by Angie Earles, that the Board of Education
of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 accept the following as presented.
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FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
1.
2.
3.
4.
Balance Sheet.
Investment Schedule.
Financial Report.
Bills.
Roll Call: DeWeerth, Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson, Yea; Klein, Absent; Perdew, Yea;
Rowe, Yea; Witko, Yea.
Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1. Motion carried.
15.02 Motion by Edi Perdew, seconded by Michelle Gibson, that the Board of
Education of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 approve the semi-annual review of
closed session minutes. Recommended keeping them closed due to
confidentiality.
APPROVE SEMIANNUAL REVIEW
OF CLOSED SESSION
MINUTES
Roll Call: DeWeerth, Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson, Yea; Klein, Absent; Perdew, Yea;
Rowe, Yea; Witko, Yea.
Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1. Motion carried.
15.03 Motion by Randy Witko, seconded by Steve Rowe, that the Board of Education
of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 approve the bid for all work required by the
bidding documents in the amount of $194,000 from Advance Asphalt Company
for the track renovation project and the associated building permit application.
APPROVE TRACK
RENOVATION
PROJECT BID
Roll Call: DeWeerth, Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson, Yea; Klein, Absent; Perdew, Yea;
Rowe, Yea; Witko, Yea.
Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1. Motion carried.
15.03 Motion by Edi Perdew, seconded by Angie Earles, that the Board of Education
of Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 approve the football co-operative between
Midland CUSD 7 and Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 and Lowpoint-Washburn
District 21with the following changes to language - item 3b – expenses include
grounds keeping of home facilities defined as mowing, fertilizing and
maintenance not to exceed total cost of $2,000 per season. Also, 3C – Pending
legal review, and IHSA application for accuracy.
APPROVE
FOOTBALL COOP
AGREEMENT
Roll Call: DeWeerth, Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson, Yea; Klein, Absent; Perdew, Yea;
Rowe, Yea; Witko, Nay.
BOARD MEMBER
REPORTS,
REQUESTS &
ARTICLES
GRADE SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL’S
REPORT
XVI.
Yea 5, Nay 1, Absent 1. Motion carried.
Board Member Reports/Requests/Articles:
16.01 None
XVII.
Administrators’ Reports:
A. Grade School Principal – Mrs. Nelson:
1. Track has started. Ruark Crawley and Brady Bushnell are the coaches.
There are 23 boys and 23 girls on the teams.
2. Upcoming Dates:
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Sunday, May 3
Thursday, May 7
Tuesday, May 12
Thursday, May 14
Friday, May 15
Friday, May 15
Tuesday, May 26
Friday, May 29
HIGH SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL’S
REPORT
SUPERINTENDENT’S
REPORT
XVIII.
DISCUSSION
ITEMS
XIX.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
XX.
1:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Spring Band Concert at HSHS
Jazz/Swing Show
Art Show
Choral Concert
Kindergarten Orientation
Arts in Education in Peoria
Awards Night
8t h Grade Graduation
B. High School Principal:
1. The Junior-Senior prom will be held on Saturday, April 25th.
2. HSHS Freshmen will have an opportunity to visit Illinois Wesleyan
University’s campus on Wednesday, April 22nd.
3. A College and Career Day was held for students on March 20th. I have
received a lot of positive feedback on this event. Many thanks to Rita Self
and the staff for helping to coordinate and supervise this event.
Superintendent’s Report:
18.01 Funding Legislation and ISBE Updates.
18.02 Required Board Member Training.
Discussion Items:
19.01 District Property.
19.02 Health Insurance.
Motion by Steve Rowe, Seconded by Michelle Gibson, that the Board of Education
go into executive session at 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of
A. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or
dismissal of specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony
on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity. 5ILCS
120/2 (c)(1).
Roll Call: DeWeerth, Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson, Yea; Klein, Absent; Perdew, Yea;
Rowe, Yea; Witko, Yea.
Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1. Motion carried.
B. Motion by Steve Rowe, Seconded by Edi Perdew, that the Board of Education
come out of executive session at 9:07 p.m.
OUT OF EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Roll Call: DeWeerth, Yea; Earles, Yea; Gibson, Yea; Klein, Absent; Perdew, Yea;
Rowe, Yea; Witko, Yea.
ADJOURN MEETING
XXI.
Yea 6, Nay 0, Absent 1. Motion carried.
Motion by Michelle Gibson, Seconded by Angie Earles, that the Board of Education
adjourn its meeting at 9:08 p.m.
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Board President
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Board Secretary
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