Alden-Hebron Community Consolidated Unit School District #19 Board of Education met June 15.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Vice-President Winkelman 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. Winkelman, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, , Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
ABSENT: Mr. Norton, Mr. Eskridge
ALSO PRESENT:
Tiffany Elswick-Superintendent, Eric Slocum-ES Principal, Katie Beck-SSC, Jill Huskisson-DashJ Consulting, Tammie Scialmo-PMA, Dan Kritta-Wold, Ray Stalker, Tara Nielsen, Jessica Nielsen, Steve Fritsch, Janelle Berg
PRESENT REMOTE:
Colleen Geils-ES Teacher, Connie Mueller
Correspondence
None
COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comments:
Tara Nielsen was present to state opposition to the State of Illinois’s new sex education standards and to encourage Alden-Hebron School District to opt out of adopting those standards.
Staff Comments
Mrs. Elswick offered thanks to Ms. Nanci Cazares-MS/HS Office Manager, and Mrs. Monica Redden-ES Office Manager for working diligently to prepare for online registration; it will go “live” on July 11.
Board Comments
None
Consent Agenda
*A. Approval of May 18, 2022, Regular and Executive Session Meeting Minutes
*B. Approval of May 2021 Expenditures
*C. Treasurer’s Report for May 2022
*D. Approval of Current Invoices & Payroll
*F. Illinois Prevailing Wage Act Resolution
*G. Appoint Treasurer
Mrs. Smith moved; Mr. Berg seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Ayes: Mr. Winkelman, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Norton, Mr. Eskridge
Motion Carried
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
Facilities Survey Presentation
Jill Huskisson from Dash J Consulting presented the results of the Community Facilities Survey that was conducted in May. These results will be posted on the District website this week.
Tiffany Elswick – Superintendent – as presented
Mrs. Elswick added:
• Online registration will go live on July 11
• The District has hired a new Buildings and Grounds director, Jim Hoss.
• The Curriculum & Policy Committee will meet on 6/22/22 at 11:00am
• Asked for an alternate BOE member for Teacher Negotiations—Mr. Madsen offered to be the alternate
• Annual Safety Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 27 at 7:00pm
Village
Mrs. Smith attended the Village meeting on 5/23/2022. Items discussed include:
• Park rental procedures and fees
• Police
PHYSICAL STRUCTURES/MAINTENANCE
• Buildings and Grounds Committee met on June 9th.
• Boiler Bids have been received and recommendation has been made by Gilbane Mr. Berg moved; Mr. Madsen seconded to accept the bid from Jensen’s for the boiler replacement.
Ayes: Mr. Winkelman, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Norton, Mr. Eskridge
Motion Carried
TRANSPORTATION-as presented
COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comments:
Ray Stalker stated that with the economic hard times that the country is facing right now, he is concerned that the options being offered for facilities improvement may not be accepted.
Staff Comments
None
Board Comments
• Mr. Berg: Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting tonight. The BOE values your feedback and opinions. Offered recognition to Mrs. Elswick for her efforts with community outreach.
• Mr. Madsen: Thank you to Mr. Berg and Mrs. Johnson for their work on the Core Facilities Team.
• Mr. Winkelman: Thanks to all who participated in the Community Survey; the high number of participants tells a lot about this close-knit community.
• Mrs. Johnson: Hope the community realizes that the BOE is listening to their feedback and is mindful of decisions being made.
Executive Session
Mrs. Johnson moved; Mr. Madsen seconded to go into executive session at 8:47pm for the purpose of the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance of specific employees, and semi annual review of Executive Session minutes.
Ayes: Mr. Winkelman, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Norton, Mr. Eskridge
Motion Carried
Returned to open session at 9:17pm.
Mrs. Johnson moved; Mr. Berg seconded to approve the release of the Executive Session minutes for 5/18/2022
Ayes: Mr. Winkelman, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Norton, Mr. Eskridge
Motion Carried
Mrs. Johnson moved; Mr. Winkelman seconded to approve the proposal from Dash J Consulting for Referendum Information and Outreach Plan/Implentation, beginning July 1, 2022 and concluding November 8, 2022 for $18,000.00.
Ayes: Mr. Winkelman, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Norton, Mr. Eskridge
Motion Carried
Adjournment
Mr. Berg moved; Mr. Madsen seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:19pm.
Motion Carried.
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