Massac County Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Sept. 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 Library of the Massac County High School, located at 2841 Old Marion Rd., 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
Tom Walker, Technology
Teachers/Staff
Parents/Grandparents
Budget Hearing called to order.
Mr. Hayes, Superintendent reviewed the proposed 20/21 Budget.
Public Testimony – None
With a motion from Rushing and a second from Koch the Board voted to Approve the proposed 20/21 Budget as presented. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrison, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
At 6:36 PM with a motion from Sommer and a second from Brugger the Board voted to adjourn the Budget Hearing. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrison, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
At 6:36 PM with a motion from Brugger and a second from Steele 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. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrison, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
Board returned to open session at 6:59 PM.
Public Comment/Invited Guests:
Parents, teachers and grandparents had questions and comments about the return to school.
A motion was made by Rushing and seconded by Koch 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. Financial Update
B. RTS Update
Unfinished Business:
None
New Business:
With a motion from Larrison and a second from Steele the Board voted to Approve the Return to Normal School Transition Plan Phase 1, which is four (4) half days. Amended motion to say start transition Phase 1 Oct. 5, 2020. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrison, Rushing, Steele and Souders voted yes. Sommer voted no. Motion carried 6 to 1.
With a motion from Rushing and a second from Brugger the Board voted to close Banterra Bank account #809, that was not being utilized. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrison, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Koch and seconded by Sommer to Approve the Healthcare renewal option from BCBS with a 5.6% increase. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrison, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
Action from Closed Session:
With a motion from Rushing and a second from Steele the Board voted to Approve the resignation of Mandy Hannan, MCHS Ass’t Cheer Coach. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrison, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Sommer and seconded by Rushing to Approve the Resignation of Peggy Shearl, MCHS Guidance Secretary, effective 12/31/20. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrison, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Rushing and seconded by Steele to Approve the Retirement of Robin Atkison, MCHS Secretary, effective 2021. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrison, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Sommer and seconded by Koch to Approve the Retirement of Frances Porter, MCHS Math, effective 2023. Roll call: Koch, Larrison, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Brugger abstained. Motion carried.
With a motion from Sommer and a second from Larrison the Board voted to adjourn at 8:02 PM. Roll call: Brugger, Koch, Larrison, Rushing, Sommer, Steele and Souders voted yes. Motion carried.
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