Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met April 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Board President Grant Capel called the meeting to order at 5:50 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present Absent Arr. Late
Grant Capel ____x____ __________ __________
Craig Dillman ____x_____ __________ __________
Tracee Foley ____x_____ __________ __________
Lori Foster ____x_____ __________ __________
Pam Needling ____x_____ __________ __________
Elaine Ray __________ _____x____ __________
Dave Sullivan ____x_____ __________ __________
Others:
Superintendent, Julie Bullard
Principals, Mark Laster, Charlotte Massey, Rob Lannom
Staff,
Visitors,
A motion was made by Lori Foster and seconded by Dave Sullivan to approve the agenda for the meeting. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Tracee Foley, yea; Lori Foster, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Tracee Foley and seconded by Lori Foster to approve the consent agenda of the following items: minutes of March 23, 2020 regular meeting, activity fund report, revolving fund report, treasurer’s report, cafeteria report, insurance report, bills and payroll, Tammy Smith’s request for continuing education into second Master of Educational Administration degree with certificate of principalship, approve intergovernmental agreement with COPE/safe schools, approve first reading of the following policies: 8:110 Public Suggestions and Concerns, 2:125 Board Member Compensation; Expenses, 2:160 Board Attorney, 5:60 Expenses, 5:150 Personnel Records, 5:280 Duties and Qualifications, 6:135 Accelerated Placement Program, 7:70 Attendance and Truancy, 8:10 Connection with the Community, 8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property, 6:280 Grading and Promotion, Approve and review the following policies: 4:50 Payment Procedures, 7:130 Student Rights and Responsibilities, 7:325 Student Fundraising Activities, 8:80 Gifts to the District, 2:160-E Checklist for Selecting Board Attorney. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Tracee Foley, yea; Lori Foster, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Pam Needling and seconded by Dave Sullivan to approve the amendment to the 2019 Health Life Safety Survey. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Tracee Foley, yea; Lori Foster, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea. Motion carried.
Superintendent Bullard reported on the following:
• IASB Information
• FOIA Request(s)
• Anna Community Consolidated School District #37 Educational Foundation Update
• Finances
• Building Construction & Improvements Update
• Prevention Initiative Grant
• Community Eligibility Program (Free Lunches)
• Information on School Closure
• Other(s)
Mr. Laster, Mrs. Massey and Mr. Lannom reviewed their building reports.
A motion was made by Dave Sullivan and seconded by Tracee Foley to enter executive session for the purpose of:
• 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)
Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Tracee Foley, yea; Lori Foster, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea. Motion carried.
Board went into executive session at 6:18 p.m.
Board returned to open session at 6:21 p.m.
A motion was made by Tracee Foley and seconded by Pam Needling to employ Kristie Menees as transportation director assistant for the 2020-2021 school year.
Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Tracee Foley, yea; Lori Foster, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dave Sullivan and seconded by Lori Foster to adjourn at 6:23 p.m. with the next meeting being a regular meeting scheduled for May 18, 2020. Voice vote:
Motion carried.