Meridian Community Unit School District 101 Board met Sept. 25.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Meridian CUSD #101 Board of Education was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President, Mike Hileman.
ROLL CALL
Members present included Mike Hileman – President, Justin Crain – Vice President, Charlotte Woods – Secretary, Jill Bosecker, Scotty Henry, Connie Young-Hunt, & Rebecca Word. Also present: Jonathan Green (Superintendent), Novella Harris (Elementary Principal), Maryanne Boren (MS/HS Principal), Novella Harris (Elementary Principal), and Janice Couch (Elementary Teacher/MEA President).
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Charlotte Woods and seconded by Justin Crain to approve the meeting agenda as presented.
Member Vote: AYES: 7–Charlotte Woods, Justin Crain, Rebecca Word, Connie Young-Hunt, Scotty Henry, Jill Bosecker, & Mike Hileman; NAYS: 0; ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
STUDENT LEARNING & SUPPORT SERVICES
Novella Harris gave a brief report on the beginning of school thus far. Walk-throughs for evaluation purposes has begun as well as RTI. More volunteers are involved this year helping out in the school. October 4th is Grandparents Day; things are being planned for this event.
Maryanne Boren gave a brief report; following up on what Mrs. Harris said. It is reported that the Truancy is not as bad as before.
Jonathan Green gave a brief report. Introducing Cara Smith – the new recommendation for hire as the Director of Student Services. Mr. Green elaborated on two of the main focuses for this year – RTI and Trauma. Since there has been no applicants for the Speech Therapist position, Meridian will contract with Beginning Concepts (out of Jackson, MO) for them to provide therapists and pathologists to accommodate the district’s needs.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Rebecca Word and seconded by Scotty Henry to approve the Consent agenda as presented.
Member Vote: AYES: 7–Rebecca Word, Scotty Henry, Jill Bosecker, Connie Young-Hunt, Charlotte Woods, Justin Crain, & Mike Hileman; NAYS: 0; ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
APPROVAL OF THE 2018-19 BUDGET
A motion was made by Jill Bosecker and seconded by Scotty Henry to approve the 2018-19 Budget as presented.
Member Vote: AYES: 7 –Jill Bosecker, Scotty Henry, Charlotte Woods, Rebecca Word, Mike Hileman, Justin Crain, & Connie Young-Hunt; NAYS: 0; ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF THE POSTAGE MACHINE UPGRADE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN BUSINESS MACHINES
A motion was made by Charlotte Woods and seconded by Scotty Henry to approve the Postage Machine upgrade agreement with Southern Business Machines as presented.
Member Vote: AYES: 7 – Charlotte woods, Scotty Henry, Connie Young-Hunt, Justin Crain, Rebecca Word, Jill Bosecker, & Mike Hileman; NAYS: 0; ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF THE DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE RENEWAL
A motion was made by Rebecca Word and seconded by Justin Crain to approve the Delta Dental Insurance Renewal as presented.
Member Vote: AYES: 7 –Rebecca Word, Justin Crain, Charlotte Woods, Connie Young-Hunt, Mike Hileman, Scotty Henry, & Jill Bosecker; NAYS: 0; ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
A motion was made by Rebecca Word, and seconded by Connie Young-Hunt to approve the Elementary School Improvement Plan. This plan is for the Title I 1003(a) grant; a 5 year grant and only the Elementary school is eligible.
Member Vote: AYES: 7 –Rebecca Word, Connie Young-Hunt, Charlotte Woods, Scotty Henry, Mike Hileman, Justin Crain, & Jill Bosecker; NAYS: 0; ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:21 P.M.
A motion was made by Rebecca Word and seconded by Justin Crain to convene in Executive Session for the discussion of:
1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. (5 ILCS 120(2)(c)(1);
2) Collective negotiating matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees (5 ILCS 120(2)(c)(2);
3) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular District has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the District finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the closed meeting minutes. (5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(3)
4) Student disciplinary cases. (5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(9)
Member Vote: AYES: 7 –Rebecca Word, Justin Crain, Scotty Henry, Charlotte Woods, Jill Bosecker, Connie Young-Hunt, & Mike Hileman; NAYS: 0; ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
OPEN SESSION 6:41 P.M.
A motion was made by Jill Bosecker and seconded by Connie Young-Hunt to reconvene in open session.
Member Vote: AYES: 7 – Jill Bosecker, Connie Young-Hunt, Rebecca Word, Scotty Henry, Charlotte Woods, Justin Crain, & Mike Hileman; NAYS: 0; ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF THE RESIGNATIONS
A motion was made by Charlotte Woods and seconded by Connie Young-Hunt to approve the resignation submitted by Fred Lance (custodian) to be effective September 30, 2018.
Member Vote: AYES: 7– Charlotte Woods, Connie Young-Hunt, Rebecca Word, Scotty Henry, Justin Crain, Jill Bosecker, & Mike Hileman; NAYS: 0; ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF HIRING NEW STAFF FOR THE 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR
A motion was made by Charlotte Woods and seconded by Jill Bosecker to approve hiring Cara Smith as the Director of Student Services with a 2 year contract (2018-2020) contingent upon successfully completing all requirements set forth by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Member Vote: AYES: 7 – Charlotte Woods, Jill Bosecker, Connie Young-Hunt, Rebecca Word, Scotty Henry, Justin Crain, & Mike Hileman; NAYS: 0; ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
A motion was made by Charlotte Woods and seconded by Connie Young-Hunt to approve hiring Haley Rushin as the Elementary K-5 P.E. teacher contingent upon successfully completing all requirements set forth by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Member Vote: AYES: 7 – Charlotte Woods, Connie Young-Hunt, Justin Crain, Jill Bosecker, Rebecca Word, Scotty Henry, & Mike Hileman; NAYS: 0; ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
A motion was made by Charlotte Woods and seconded by Connie Young-Hunt to approve hiring Deborah Rushin as the MS Social Studies and Spanish teacher for the 2018-19 school year, contingent upon successfully completing all requirements set forth by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Member Vote: AYES: 7 – Charlotte Woods, Connie Young-Hunt, Justin Crain, Jill Bosecker, Rebecca Word, Scotty Henry, & Mike Hileman; NAYS: 0; ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
A motion was made by Charlotte Woods and seconded by Jill Bosecker to approve hiring Stephen Malley as a Custodian for the 2018-19 school year, contingent upon successfully completing all requirements.
Member Vote: AYES: 7 – Charlotte Woods, Jill Bosecker, Mike Hileman, Connie Young-Hunt, Justin Crain Rebecca Word, & Scotty Henry; NAYS: 0; ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
A motion was made by Charlotte Woods and seconded by Mike Hileman to approve hiring Anthony Kimmins as a Custodian for the 2018-19 school year, contingent upon successfully completing all requirements.
Member Vote: AYES: 7 – Charlotte Woods, Mike Hileman, Jill Bosecker, Connie Young-Hunt, Justin Crain Rebecca Word, & Scotty Henry; NAYS: 0; ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF EXTRA DUTY RESIGNATION FOR THE 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR
A motion was made by Charlotte Woods and seconded by Rebecca Word to approve the Extra Duty resignation submitted by Nicole Lowery (MS Scholar Bowl Coach) to be effective immediately.
Member Vote: AYES: 7 – Charlotte Woods, Rebecca Word, Justin Crain, Connie Young-Hunt, Mike Hileman, Jill Bosecker, & Scotty Henry; NAYS: 0; ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF THE 2018-2019 SHORT-TERM SUBSTITUTE TRAINING AGREEMENT
A motion was made by Connie Young-Hunt and seconded by Justin Crain to approve the 2018-19 Short-Term Substitute Training Agreement with the ROE #30 as presented.
Member Vote: AYES: 7 – Connie Young-Hunt, Justin Crain, Charlotte Woods, Rebecca Word, Mike Hileman, Jill Bosecker, & Scotty Henry; NAYS: 0; ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 2018 SUSPENSION REPORT
A motion was made by Jill Bosecker and seconded by Rebecca Word to approve the August 2018 Suspension report as presented.
Member Vote: AYES: 7–Jill Bosecker, Rebecca Word, Charlotte Woods, Justin Crain, Connie Young-Hunt, Mike Hileman, & Scotty Henry; NAYS: 0; ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY NO LONGER NEEDED FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES
A motion was made by Rebecca Word and seconded by Justin Crain to approve the Resolution authorizing the sale of the following personal property no longer needed for school purposes: 2004 Pontiac Grand Am.
Member Vote: AYES: 7 – Rebecca Word, Justin Crain, Mike Hileman, Charlotte Woods, Jill Bosecker, Connie Young-Hunt, & Scotty Henry; NAYS: 0; ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF A NEW DRIVERS EDUCATION VEHICLE
A motion was made by Charlotte Woods and seconded by Rebecca Word to approve the purchase of a new Drivers Education vehicle: 2017 Ford Fusion at a cost of $15,300 plus other fees.
Member Vote: AYES: 7– Charlotte Woods, Rebecca Word, Jill Bosecker, Justin Crain, Connie Young-Hunt, Mike Hileman, & Scotty Henry; NAYS: 0; ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF STUDENT EXPULSION
A motion was made by Charlotte Woods and seconded by Justin Crain to expel student 2018-01 for a period of 2 years beginning August 20, 2018 through August 19, 2020; providing this student attend the COPE Alternative School, complete psychological testing for emotional disorder, and go through proper evaluation to determine if an Individual Education Plan is necessary to complete her education, or the remaining term of the expulsion will be implemented.
Member Vote: AYES: 7– Charlotte Woods, Justin Crain, Rebecca Word, Jill Bosecker, Connie Young-Hunt, Mike Hileman, & Scotty Henry; NAYS: 0; ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Charlotte Woods and seconded by Connie Young-Hunt to adjourn this meeting.
Member Vote: AYES: 7 –Charlotte Woods, Connie Young-Hunt, Rebecca Word, Jill Bosecker, Scotty Henry, Justin Crain, & Mike Hileman; NAYS: 0; ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED
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