Joppa-Maple Grove Community Unit School District 38 Board met Oct. 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
President Stacey Reames called the Budget Hearing to order at 6:35 p.m.
Roll Call, Danny, Peggy, Chris, Gail and Stacey present. Absent, Kevin and Chuck.
Others present included: Bill Biggerstaff, Bill Rogers, Terri Waddel, Linda Kennedy, Ava Stephens, Molly Stephens, Melanie Harris, Pete Duley, Jamie Duley, Rachel Henson.
Public Comments; Parents were present to ask about the 95% attendance rate per child or they cannot participate in extracurricular programs, such as field trips, dances, but are still allowed to play sports. Each person addressed the board about the unfairness of this implementation. Ms. Waddel said at least one child was able to attend the dance because she signed a contract agreeing to not miss any more days. Students with an excused absence are not counted, family emergencies its just to better prepare them for later in life. The board will discuss this in closed session.
Accepted the Principal's report as presented.
Mr Biggerstaff has been to a tax levy workshop and went over some of the material. The Auditor, David Roberts went over the audit and explained the 4 findings that they found but have been corrected. They were mostly all because of property tax lawsuit.
Motion by Chris and Second by Peggy to go into closed session to discuss the performance, appointment, employment, compensation, discipline or dismissal of specific employees of the public body. 5 ILCS 120/(c)(1). Student disciplinary cases, and 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(c)(2)
All voted yes, M/C.
Went into closed session at 7:25 p.m.
Motion by Chris and second by Peggy to resume regular meeting at 8:55 p.m.
All voted yes, M/C.
Motion by Peggy and second by Chris to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, which includes:
Approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes, 9/24/18 Approval of Financial Reports, Activity Funds, Bills and Payroll.
Peggy, Yes Chris, Yes Danny, Yes Gail, Yes Stacey, Yes. M/C.
Motion by Chris and second by Peggy to approve the Audit Report.
Chris, Yes Peggy, Yes Danny, Yes Gail, Yes Stacey, Yes. M/C
Tabled the Approval of Teacher Contract, Approval of Non Certified Salary Schedule, Salary for second year of Principals' contract and also the Approval of the Policy Updates.
Motion by Peggy and second by Chris to adjourn.
All voted Yes.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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