Alden-Hebron School District #19 Board of Education met May 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
President Norton called the regular meeting of the Board of Education of Alden-Hebron Community Consolidated Unit School District #19 to order at 7:01 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mr. Norton, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
ABSENT: Mr. Winkelman, Mr. Eskridge
ALSO PRESENT:
Tiffany Elswick-Superintendent, Eric Slocum-ES Principal, Katie Beck-SSC, Scott Redden-Buildings & Grounds, Ray Stalker, Nick Ciccotosto, Fran Pasquale, Adam Mass
PRESENT REMOTE:
Colleen Geils-Media Specialist, Michelle Cashmore-Interventionist, Tracy Gessert-SpEd Teacher, Whitney Scott-B-3 Parent Educator, Jennifer Bieszczad
Correspondence
• 5/9/2022: Thank you from the AH District 19 staff to BOE and Mrs. Elswick for the Dari gift cards.
• 5/18/2022: Pat Peterson, VOH Trustee, called to share that at the next Village Board meeting, which is Monday night, May 23rd, it is on the agenda for them to discuss and vote on an amendment in the Police Fund portion of the Village Budget. If approved, they hope to add Officers to the Police Staff.
COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comments:
None
Staff Comments
None
Board Comments
Mr. Norton shared that the Dia de las Madres celebration last week at the ES was a great success. It was a Mexican Culture event organized by Mrs. Norton, Mrs. Cashmore, and Mrs. Finley. There were about 200 attendees that came to experience Mexican music, homemade Mexican foods, and Mexican arts. It is the hope that this can become an annual event.
Consent Agenda
The following were reviewed under the consent agenda.
*A. Approval of May 4, 2022 Regular and Executive Meeting Minutes
*B. Recap of April 2022 Expenditures
*C. Treasurer’s Report for April 2022
*D. Approval of Current Invoices & Payroll
*E. Personnel Report
Mrs. Smith moved; Mr. Madsen seconded to approve the Consent Agenda with line item “E” removed for further discussion.
Ayes: Mr. Norton, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Winkelman, Mr. Eskridge
Motion Carried
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
Eric Slocum, ES Principal—as presented
Mr. Slocum also shared:
• The monthly Family Nights that have been held this school year have been well-organized and well-attended; He is hoping to continue the events next year.
• Thank you to the AH PTO for the very thoughtful surprises and events for the staff during Teacher Appreciation Week.
• Academic data for grades K-5 gathered from I-Ready testing; data shows that students appear to be rebounding from Covid learning loss, for the most part.
Tim Hayunga, MS/HS Principal—as presented
Mrs. Elswick reminded all that HS Graduation is this Sunday, May 22, at 1:00pm and that 8th Grade recognition follows at 3:00pm.
Tiffany Elswick – Superintendent – as presented
Mrs. Elswick also shared:
• Thank you to Mr. Scott Redden for his 10 years of loyal service to the District. He will be greatly missed by all here and we wish him the best of luck in his new position.
• Thank you to Mr. Slocum and Mrs. Beck for creating their academic progress data presentations for the meeting tonight. They both did a great job.
• District will be having online registration this year.
➢ paper copies of registration packets have been sent home already so families can register that way if they choose
➢ the program should be ready to go “live” in early July
➢ notification will be sent when it’s ready for families to log in for registration
➢ computers will be available in both buildings for parents that don’t have access to a computer/internet or need help with the process
• Changes to the HS Curriculum Manual for the 2022-2023 school year
➢ Keyboarding will no longer be a required course
➢ Social Media Marketing will be a new elective course
Mr. Norton moved; Mr. Berg seconded to approve the changes to the HS Curriculum Manual for the 2022-2023 school year.
Ayes: Mr. Norton, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Winkelman, Mr. Eskridge
Motion Carried
Village
Mrs. Smith attended the Village of Hebron meeting on 4/25/22. The following were discussed:
• Village water issues
• Village Lawn maintenance
• Police Department
• Village of Hebron budget was passed
Alden Township
Mr. Madsen attended the Alden Township meeting. Items discussed:
• They are preparing the budget for next year; the budget hearing will be held just before the next township meeting
• Mr. Madsen distributed some AH District surveys to attendees
Hebron Township
Mr. Norton attended the Hebron Township meeting. Items discussed:
• Approved their minutes and expenditures
• The owners of Hepzibah Farms were in attendance to introduce themselves and to present their property as a future agricultural tourism destination with a possible “event” venue.
• 7 homes were sold in the township in the past month
• The cost of a culvert permit has increased from $500 to $700
• Mr. Jim VanderPal was in attendance to request the Township would allow some photos of his Great-great-great Grandfather, Mr. George Washington Seaman (an early settler of Hebron Township), to be hung and displayed in the Township building; permission was granted
• Mr. Norton distributed paper copies of the District survey along with some QR code postcards
FINANCE
Finance Committee meeting set for Thursday, June 21 at 5:30pm.
Short discussion was held regarding BOE and Admin attendance at the Triple I Joint Annual Conference in November. Mrs. Elswick suggested approving funding for attendance and 1 night’s accommodation for BOE members and Administrators.
Mr. Norton moved; Mr. Berg seconded to approve funding for registration and 1 night’s accommodation at the Triple I Joint Annual Conference for BOE members and District administrative personnel. Ayes: Mr. Norton, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Berg
Present: Mrs. Johnson
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Winkelman, Mr. Eskridge
Motion Carried
PHYSICAL STRUCTURES/MAINTENANCE—as presented
Mr. Redden added that he and the custodial crew are getting ready for the summer work before he leaves the District next week.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, June 9th at 6:00pm. TRANSPORTATION—as presented
FACILITIES
Mrs. Elswick shared that the District Facilities Survey is up and running, also adding:
• Have around 200 responses so far, hoping to get 400
• Parent email regarding the survey was sent Monday; blast will be sent Monday, Wednesday Friday reminding parents/staff to take the survey
• Dash J Consulting firm will compile the data from the survey and will frame a presentation with the feedback
• BOE workshop will be held June 1st at 6:00pm so Dash J can present data
• Dash J and PMA will attend June 15th BOE meeting to provide data presentation
• BOE working session with architect and construction manager to review data presentation on June 29th at 6:00pm
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Mrs. Beck reported:
• Birth to three families took a field trip to Hepzibah Farms last week and had a great time.
• Data presentation for District-wide Pre-K, SpEd, and 504 students to show academic progress.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comments:
None
Staff Comments
Mrs. Elswick thanked Mr. Slocum and Mrs. Beck for preparing and presenting their data on student academic progress this school year.
Board Comments
Mrs. Johnson urged everyone to take the survey.
Mr. Madsen moved; Mrs. Johnson seconded to go into Executive Session at 8:34 for the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees; or performance of an occupant of public office.
Ayes: Mr. Norton, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Winkelman, Mr. Eskridge
Motion Carried
Returned to Open Session at 9:19pm.
Action resulting from Executive Session:
Mrs. Johnson moved; Mr. Madsen seconded to approve line item “E” from the Consent Agenda, the Personnel Report as presented
Ayes: Mr. Norton, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Winkelman, Mr. Eskridge
Motion Carried
Adjournment
Mr. Norton moved; Mr. Madsen seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:21pm.
Motion carried.
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