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Vienna Public School District #55 Board of Education met Aug. 8.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Opening The regular meeting of the Vienna Public School District #55 Board of Education was called to order by president, Sherie Smith at 6:00 p.m. with the following members present.

Present: S. Smith, President S. Borders, Vice-President T. Betts, Secretary (arrived 6:03 p.m.) L. Hook P. Trovillion S. Yadloski K. Johnson

Absent: None

Others Present: G. Frehner, A. Hanks, J. Shanks, T. Trovillion, R. Johnson, S. Robinson

Consent Agenda: Motion by Borders seconded by Hook to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Hook, Smith, Betts, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Comments from Employees and Public None

Business of the Administration (A) Treasurer's Report (1) fund balances (2) tentative FY23 JAMP budget (3) tentative FY22 budget (B) Administrative Reports (1) summer maintenance report (2) 2022-2023 student registration report (3) early childhood construction grant RFP review

Resignation: Mrs. Smith read a letter of resignation from Kim Johnson, board member. Dr. Frehner presented Mrs. Johnson with a plaque and thanked her for her service. Mrs. Johnson read a letter to the Board members.

Closed Session: Motion by Betts seconded by Hook to go in to closed session at 6:37 p.m. to discuss (1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of employees of the District or legal counsel for the District including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the District or against legal counsel of the District, to determine its validity. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Hook, Smith, Betts, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Motion by Johnson seconded by Trovillion to come out of closed session and return to regular open session at 7:51 p.m. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Hook, Smith, Betts, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Let the records show the following items were discussed: (1) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of employees of the District or legal counsel for the District including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the District or against legal counsel of the District, to determine its validity.

Approve Return to School Plan: Motion by Hook seconded by Borders to approve the Vienna Public School #55 Return to School Plan and Board of Education resolution for the 2022-23 school year, as presented. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Hook, Smith, Betts, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Approve Job Descriptions: Motion by Johnson seconded by Borders to approve all certified staff job descriptions for the 2022-23 school year, as presented. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Hook, Smith, Betts, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Authorize Transport List: Motion by Trovillion seconded by Betts to authorize the 2022-23 transport list, as presented. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Hook, Smith, Betts, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Employment: Motion by Yadloski seconded by Johnson to employ Loveta Mullins as an as-needed individual aide for the 2022-23 school year. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Hook, Smith, Betts, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

ISUN: Motion by Johnson seconded by Borders to employ Michael Vinson as the girls' basketball coach for the 2022-23 school year. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Hook, Smith, Betts, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Motion by Johnson seconded by Trovillion to employ Sergio DeLaCruz as the assistant girls' basketball coach for the 2022-23 school year. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Hook, Smith, Betts, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Motion by Betts seconded by Johnson to employ Rachel McBride as the volunteer girls' basketball coach for the 2022-23 school year. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Hook, Smith, Betts, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Approve MOU: Motion by Borders seconded by Johnson to approve the 2022-23 ROE #21 Project ECHO Program MOU, as presented. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Hook, Smith, Betts, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

PRESS: Plus policies were distributed for a 30-day review.

Approve Risk Management Plan: Motion by Johnson seconded by Hook to approve the amended FY23 Vienna Public School #55 risk management plan, as presented. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Hook, Smith, Betts, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Approve Addendum: Motion by Borders seconded by Betts to approve an addendum to Dr. Frehner, superintendent's employment contract to establish his base salary for the 2022-23, 2023 24, and 2024-25 school years, as presented. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Hook, Smith, Betts, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Set Budget Hearing: Motion by Betts seconded by Yadloski to set a budget hearing meeting for Monday, September 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Hook, Smith, Betts, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Approve MOU: Motion by Yadloski seconded by Borders to approve a memorandum of understanding with the VGS Education Association regarding the VGS band and music programs for the 2022-23 school year, as presented. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Hook, Smith, Betts, Johnson. Voting no: none. Motion carried.

Accept Resignation: Dr. Frehner and the Board acknowledge Kim Johnson's support to the Board for the past nine years. Motion by Yadloski seconded by Betts to accept the resignation of Kim Johnson, board member. Roll call. Voting yes: Borders, Trovillion, Yadloski, Hook, Smith, Betts. Voting no: none. Abstaining: Johnson. Motion carried.

The Board authorized the superintendent to notify the Regional Office of Education of the Board opening.

Adjourn: Motion by Johnson seconded by Yadloski to adjourn at 8:17 p.m. All voted yea. Motion carried.

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