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Joppa-Maple Grove District #38 Board of Education met May 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Motion by Stacey and second by Peggy to call meeting to order, roll call was taken. All members present.

Others present; Sue Sandusky, Rachel Henson, Possum Stephens, Hannah Stevens, Terri Waddell and Linda Kennedy.

Under public comments, Rachel Henson asked why parents were not told more about the procedures used if a lock down is ever called. It was explained that information cannot be given out to all residents for safety reasons. Possum asked again about seeing a summer time use of the gym to encourage all boys and girls to come out for sports, children need to be encouraged to participate. Under Principals report Terri went over all the year-end happenings at the schools. Children and teachers have been very busy with end of the year activities.

Superintendent's Report: Went over bids and health life safety plans including asbestos flooring at Maple Grove.

i. Motion by Chris and second by Stacy to go into closed session for the purpose of student disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(9); the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1); and litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5 ILCS 120/2(c) (11)

All voted yes went into closed session at 6:40

Resumed open session at 7:41 with a motion by Stacy and second by Chris. All voted yes - motion carried.

A motion by Chris and second by Peggy to approve consent agenda as presented.

Approval of regular board meeting minutes 04/29/2019.

Approval of financial reports, activity funds, bills and payroll.

Approve resolution to abolish working cash fund and transfer balance to education fund effective 06/30/2019.

Approval of computer service contract with Craig McClelland.

Approve FFA trip to state convention.

Chris yes

Peggy yes

Danny yes

Denise yes

Stacy yes

Kevin yes

Gail yes

MC

Motion by Stacy second by Chris to approve board member travel expenses to 2019 Illinois Joint Annual Conference for Gail Stubblefield.

Stacy yes

Chris yes

Danny yes

Peggy yes

Denise yes

Kevin yes

Gail yes

MC

Motion by Chris second by Stacy to approve board member travel expenses to 2019 Illinois Joint Annual Conference for Peggy McNeil.

Stacy yes

Chris yes

Danny yes

Peggy yes

Denise yes

Kevin yes

Gail yes

MC

Motion by Chris second by Denise to approve board member travel expenses to 2019 Illinois Joint Annual Conference for Vickie Artman.

Stacy yes

Chris yes

Danny yes

Peggy yes

Denise yes

Kevin yes

Gail yes

MC

Motion by Stacy second by Peggy to approve an identity agreement with the Village of Joppa. All voted yes. MC

Motion by Chris second by Stacy to - I move that the board approve a resolution to authorize intervention and proceeding before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board involving Lafarge HOLCIM, PTAB Docket 17-06424

Chris yes

Stacy yes

Danny abstained

Peggy yes

Denise abstained

Gail yes

Kevin yes

A motion by Danny second by Chris to approve the bid for cafeteria floor replacement and door hardware replacements at Joppa Jr. / Sr. High School totaling $32,693.00.

Stacy yes

Chris yes

Danny yes

Peggy yes

Denise yes

Kevin yes

Gail yes

MC

Motion by Chris second by Denise to approve bid to remove cafeteria floor tile at Maple Grove Elementary for $2,850.00.

Stacy yes

Chris yes

Danny yes

Peggy yes

Denise yes

Kevin yes

Gail yes

MC

Motion by Stacy second by Denise to approve a bid to replace sanitary piping at Maple Grove Elementary for a total of $7,920.

Stacy yes

Chris yes

Danny yes

Peggy yes

Denise yes

Kevin yes

Gail yes

MC

Motion by Stacy second by Chris to approve food service bid for Bimbo Bakeries for bread products.

Stacy yes

Chris yes

Danny yes

Peggy yes

Denise yes

Kevin yes

Gail yes

MC

Motion by Chris second by Stacy to have Prairie Farms to supply the milk.

Stacy yes

Chris yes

Danny yes

Peggy yes

Denise yes

Kevin yes

Gail yes

MC

Motion by Stacy second by Danny to approve Joppa Maple Grove policy updates / Second reading.

All voted yes.

Motion by Chris second by Stacy for hire/recall of non-certified positions for the 2019-2020 school year for classroom reductions and / or reading / math intervention.

All voted yes.

Motion by Stacy second by Chris to employ Les Little for summer work as needed.

All voted yes.

Motion by Chris second by Danny to approve Deanne Latham as board treasure.

Stacy yes

Chris yes

Danny yes

Peggy yes

Denise yes

Kevin yes

Gail yes

MC

Motion by Danny second by Stacy for the renewal of treasurer bond for $1,500.

Stacy yes

Chris yes

Danny yes

Peggy yes

Denise yes

Kevin yes

Gail yes

MC

Motion by Chris second by Peggy to approve addendum to Superintendents contract $250 per day.

Stacy yes

Chris yes

Danny yes

Peggy yes

Denise yes

Kevin yes

Gail yes

MC

Motion by Denise second by Stacy to approve a teacher’s request for a graduation waiver.

Stacy yes

Chris yes

Danny yes

Peggy yes

Denise yes

Kevin yes

Gail yes

MC

Motion by Stacy second by Peggy to adjourn meeting at 8:00

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