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Alden-Hebron School District #19 Board of Education met Aug. 17.

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 7:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Mr. Norton, Mr. Winkelman, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson

ABSENT: Mr. Eskridge

ALSO PRESENT:

Tiffany Elswick-Superintendent, Eric Slocum-ES Principal, Aaron Butler-MS/HS Principal, Jim Hoss-Buildings and Grounds, Cyndie Erckfritz-Transportation, Jill Huskisson-Dash J Consulting, Wally Hadeler-Gilbane, Alison Andrews-Wold, Ray Stalker, Pat Peterson-VOH, Nick Ciccotosto, April Steele, Trent Steele, Steve Fritsch

PRESENT REMOTE

Patricia Syens-Treasurer, Tammy Beckwith-Schallmo-PMA, Dan Kritta-Wold, Judy Marquardt Smith, Colleen Geils, Connie Mueller

Correspondence

FOIA on 7/21/2022 from Lucy Jones requesting invoices and records of sprinkler and fire alarm inspections for 2021 and 2022 for all properties owned by the district. This request was satisfied on 7/27/22.

COMMUNICATIONS

Public Comments:

Mr. Stalker presented a pamphlet to the BOE members regarding gender dysphoria and shared his concerns on the topic.

Staff Comments

Mrs. Elswick commented that there was great energy on this first day of school. Awesome job to all! Board Comments

Mrs. Johnson stated that the MSFB team was organized by the boys themselves. She encouraged everyone to attend and to support the team.

Consent Agenda

*A. Approval of July 20, 2022 Regular and Executive Meeting Minutes

*B. Recap of July 2022 Expenditures

*C. Treasurer’s Report for July 2022

*D. Approval of Current Invoices & Payroll

*E. Personnel Report

*F. Use of Temporary Facility

*G. Second Reading of Policies

3:70 Succession of Authority

4:10 Fiscal and Business Management

4:70 Resource Conservation

5:40 Communicable and Chronic Infections

5:70 Religious Holidays

5:80 Court Duty

6:70 Teaching About Religions

6:80 Teaching About Controversial Issues

7:15 Student and Family Privacy Rights

2:230 Public Participation at School Board Meetings and Petitions to the Board

4:180 Pandemic Preparedness; Management; and Recovery

5:110 Recognition for Service

5:140 Solicitations By or From Staff

5:240 Suspension

6:140 Education of Homeless Children

6:290 Homework

6:330 Achievement and Awards

7:270 Administering Medicines to Students

7:285 Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program

Mr. Winkelman moved; Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes: Mr. Norton, Mr. Winkelman, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson Nays: None

Absent: Mr. Eskridge

Motion Carried

BUSINESS

ADMINISTRATION

Eric Slocum-ES Principal – as presented

Mr. Slocum added that this year’s new teacher training was expertly conducted by Mrs. Fallon, Mrs. Peisert, Mrs. Geils, and Mrs. Matla. Also, it was a great first day with positivity all around.

Aaron Butler-MS/HS Principal – as presented

Mr. Butler gave a shout-out to Miss Cazares in the MS/HS Office and to the Maintenance Staff for ensuring that the MS/HS was ready for the first day. He invited the BOE members to stop into the building to see how things are going.

Tiffany Elswick-Superintendent – as presented

Mrs. Elswick added:

• She will be attending the VOH meeting on Monday, August 22, 2022, to voice concerns about District safety based on the limited Village police personnel

• All District positions are filled

• Proposals to replace the failed ES boiler

• Practicum in Education or Technical Careers—Off Campus (required course by 2024)

Mr. Berg moved; Mrs. Johnson seconded to approve the proposal to replace the failed ES boiler by Jensen’s Plumbing and heating as presented.

Ayes: Mr. Norton, Mr. Winkelman, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson

Nays: None

Absent: Mr. Eskridge

Motion Carried

Mrs. Johnson moved; Mr. Winkelman seconded to approve the pilot program: “Practicum in Education of Technical Careers—Off Campus” as presented.

Motion Carried

VILLAGE

Mrs. Smith attended the VOH meeting on 7/25/2022. Items discussed:

• Reduction of the number of liquor licenses in the village

• Lieutenant of Police position eliminated

• Audit approved

• There will be 4 phases of building at the Kennedy Home’s subdivision; impact fees questioned

• Hebron Township to host a Build-a-Bed event

TOWNSHIPS

Mr. Madsen attended the Alden Township meeting. Discussion included:

• Payment of township bills

• Approved minutes

• Open house was held on Sunday, August 14 at the old Alden Schoolhouse

Mrs. Johnson attended the Hebron Township meeting. The following items were discussed:

• Payment of township bills

• Colton Vanderstappen Eagle Scout project at the township property

• Build-a-bed event 9/17/2022

• Intergovernmental agreement to fix State Line and Hillside Roads

• Cemetery Fundraiser at Crandall’s on 11/07/2022

FINANCE

Mrs. Syens presented the summary for the tentative FY23. She reminded all about the fact that the tentative budget is on display for inspection in the district office and that the Budget hearing will be held at the beginning of the BOE meeting on Wednesday, September 21.

PHYSICAL STRUCTURES/MAINTENANCE-as presented

Mr. Norton thanked Mr. Hoss and his crew for the hard work they did over the summer to prepare the buildings for this school year.

FACILITIES UPDATE

• Mrs. Elswick shared a slideshow of the Facilities Planning and shared the resolution the BOE will have to pass in order to move forward with a referendum

• Mrs. Schallmo shared market data and explained the tax impact that a referendum would have on homes, farms, and businesses in the community

• Mrs. Johnson reflected on what the Core Team and the BOE have done in facilities planning and in preparation for a possible referendum. She also shared the tentative calendar for the BOE Community Outreach/Information campaign.

• Mr. Berg urged the community to continue to give their feedback

• Mr. Norton thanked everyone who have been a part of the Facilities Planning

Mrs. Johnson moved; Mr. Winkelman seconded to approve the Resolution providing for and requiring the submission of the proposition of issuing $15,930,000 School Building Bonds to the voters of the District at the general election to be held on the 8th day of November 2022 Ayes: Mr. Norton, Mr. Winkelman, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson Nays: None

Absent: Mr. Eskridge

Motion Carried

• Mrs. Huskisson congratulated the Core Team and the BOE members. She then shared what will be the obligation of the BOE for providing information and community outreach and how they will go about doing it

• Mrs. Elswick shared with those present where they can find the Facilities Planning information on the District website.

• Mrs. Elswick asked for BOE feedback about which platform the BOE meetings should be shared on moving forward. The general consensus was to continue with both Zoom and Facebook Live at this time.

TRANSPORTATION-as presented

Mrs. Erckfritz thanked both principals for adjusting the dismissal process to make it run smoother and more safely.

SPECIAL EDUCATION-as presented

Mrs. Beck added that the Pre-K program has moved up from a “Bronze” rating to a “Silver” rating.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

None

COMMUNICATIONS

Public Comments:

None

Staff Comments

None

Board Comments

• Mrs. Johnson stated that she was excited to enter the next phase of Facilities Planning now that the BOE passed the resolution for the referendum

• Mr. Norton agreed that the next few months would be very busy for the BOE

• Mr. Berg urged the community to continue to attend the BOE meetings and Facilities events to be hosted in the next few months.

• Mr. Winkelman reminded all that fall sports have begun and urged everyone to attend the athletic events in support of the student athletes

• Mrs. Smith thanked the Core Team for their work.

Mr. Madsen moved; Mr. Berg seconded to go into Executive Session at 9:16pm for the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.

Ayes: Mr. Norton, Mr. Winkelman, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson

Nays: None

Absent: Mr. Eskridge

Motion Carried

Returned to Open Session at 9:49pm

Adjournment

Mr. Norton moved; Mr. Berg seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:50pm. Motion Carried.

Alden-Hebron School District #19 Board of Education Aug. 17