Massac County Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Oct. 28.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Massac County Unit School District No. 1, Massac County, Illinois, was called to order in the Board Room of the Massac Unit #1 Board of Education, located at 401 Metropolis St., Metropolis, IL, in said District at 6:30 PM by Board President, Mr. Mark Souders.
Upon a roll call, the following members answered present:
Present: Jeff Brugger
Don Koch Jennifer Larrison Kathy Rushing Larry Sommer Mark Souders Bobette Steele
Also Present: Jason Hayes, Superintendent
Lisa Monkman, Supt/Board Secretary Jamey Mitchell, Bookkeeper News Media MCEA Representatives
At 6:30 PM with a motion from Rushing and a second from Brugger the Board voted to go to Closed Session to consider information relative to employment, appointment, or dismissal of specific employees or officers, collective negotiating matters between employers and their employees or representatives; to discuss litigation – probable, imminent, pending or filed and to conduct a student expulsion hearing. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrison, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
At 6:55 PM the Board returned to open session.
Public Comment/Invited Guests:
• Steve Heisner – cancelled
• Shane Lloyd, Banterra Bank, discussed investment opportunities for the district.
• Luckie Atkinson, Metropolis, IL., voiced his concern about the lack of a District 504 Plan. Also, concerns about teaching math, spelling, cursive writing and reading.
A motion was made by Steele and seconded by Rushing to approve the consent agenda consisting of Minutes/Treasurer’s Report/Bills/Payroll. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrison, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
Superintendent’s Report
A. District Updates – School Summative Designations
B. Monthly Expenses
Unfinished Business: Operations and Maintenance/HLS Options for the Future – on hold.
New Business: With a motion from Rushing and a second from Sommer the Board voted to Approve the Healthcare Renewal with BCBS. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrision, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
With a motion from Rushing and a second from Larrison the Board voted to approve the Addition of Edward Jones as an eligible advisor for staff with 403b plans. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrison, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
With a motion from Steele and a second from Brugger the Board voted to approve to Change the November Board Meeting from November 25, 2019 to November 18, 2019 at 6:30 PM. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrison, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
With a motion from Rushing and a second from Sommer the Board voted to approve the New Investment Opportunities. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrison, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
First (1st) Reading of Board Policies: 2:20, 2:110, 2:140, 2:140E, 2:170AP, 2:230, 2:250E, 4:20, 4:30, 4:40AP, 4:45AP1, 4:60E, 4:100, 4:110, 4:110AP1, 4:110AP3, 4:110E, 4:150, 4:190, 4:190AP1, 4:190AP2, 4:190AP2-E1-E6, 5:30AP1, 5:180, 5:250, 5:330, 6:15, 6:40, 6:120AP2, 6:185, 6:340, 7:190AP3, 7:240AP2, 7:250AP1, 7:280E2, and 8:25AP.
With a motion from Sommer and a second from Brugger the Board voted to approve the Meeting Location Change to Massac County High School Library for all future Regular Board Meetings due to accessibility issues at the Board Office. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrison, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
Action from Closed Session: A motion was made by Rushing and seconded by Larrison to accept the Resignation of Kim Dillard, School Nurse, effective November 15, 2019. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrison, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Brugger and seconded by Steele to approve the Retirement of John Taborn, MCHS Custodian effective immediately and to approve the Retirement of Vernon Case, Maintenance, effective December 31, 2019. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrison, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Rushing and seconded by Sommer to approve the Hire of Jonathan Kindle, MCHS Evening Custodian. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrison, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Sommer and seconded by Brugger to approve the Hire of Jeff Cima, MCHS Ass’t Football; Brian Hankins, MCHS Ass’t Football; Jon Haverkamp, MCHS Ass’t Football; Cord Koch, MCHS Ass’t Football and Calvin Morse, MCHS Ass’t Football. Roll call: Brugger, Larrison, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Koch abstained. Motion carried.
The Board acknowledged the Transfer of Mary Carrell, MES School Nurse to MCHS School Nurse.
A motion was made by Brugger and seconded by Steele to approve adjusting the salary of Jamey Mitchell, Bookkeeper, to match the salary of a Bookkeeper for a district our size. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrison, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Rushing abstained. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Larrison and seconded by Brugger to Approve the Expulsion of Student B for the remainder of the 2019/2020 School Year and to hold expulsion in abeyance if student attends the Alternative Safe School Program or Home School. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrison, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Rushing congratulated the 3 Lady Patriots that went to State for Golf.
Mr. Hayes complimented Vernon Case for all his service to the District.
Mr. Souders congratulated the MCHS Football Team on their season. Great job and improvement.
With a motion from Sommer and a second from Brugger the Board voted to adjourn at 8:08 PM. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrison, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
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