Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met Oct. 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Board President Grant Capel called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Present Absent Arr. Late
Grant Capel ____X_____ __________ __________
Craig Dillman ____X_____ __________ __________
Tracee Foley __________ ____X_____ __________
Josh Gooden ____X_____ __________ __________
Pam Needling ____X_____ __________ __________
Dave Sullivan ____X_____ __________ __________
Austin Walker ____X_____ __________ __________
Others:
Superintendent, Julie Bullard
Principals, Mark Laster, Angela Clay, Rob Lannom
Staff, Clarissa Ralls, Candace Linton
A motion was made by Dave Sullivan and seconded by Josh Gooden to approve the agenda for the meeting. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Josh Gooden and seconded by Grant Capel to approve the consent agenda of the following items: Minutes of September 19, 2022 Regular Meeting, Minutes of September 12, 2022 Special Meeting, Minutes of the September 26, 2022 Special Meeting,
Financial Reports: Activity Fund, Revolving Fund, Treasurer’s Report, Cafeteria Report, Insurance Report, Approve Bills and Payroll. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Austin Walker and seconded by Pam Needling to approve the creation of an Activity Fund for Chess Club. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Austin Walker and seconded by Josh Gooden to approve the 2023 Maintenance Grant. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion carried.
Superintendent Bullard reported on the following:
a.) IASB Update
b.) FOIA Request(s)
c.) Anna Community Consolidated School District #37 Educational Foundation Update
d.) Staffing Needs
e.) Finances
f.) Building Construction & Improvements Update
∙ Walk-in Cooler
∙ Summer 2022 Projects (Lincoln bathrooms, HVAC, roof, lockers)
∙ Basketball Court Movement
∙ Safety Grant Items (Door Locks)
Principal Laster reports that the annual first responders meeting was held on October 6. 3rd through 8th grade after school tutoring is up and running with approximately 45 students and 15 tutors. The 2021-2022 Lincoln Dibels scores were greatly improved from pre-pandemic numbers. A severe weather drill was held October 4th and went well. Officer Leek is now an A.L.I.C.E. certified trainer and will be training our staff over the next few months.
A motion was made by Pam Needling and seconded by Austin Walker to enter executive session for the purpose of the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion carried.
Board went into executive session at 6:15 p.m.
Board returned to open session at 7:10 p.m.
A motion was made by Dave Sullivan and seconded by Austin Walker to approve the executive session minutes of the September 19, 2022 Regular Meeting, and the September 12, 2022 and September 26, 2022 special meetings. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Austin Walker and seconded by Dave Sullivan to allow two volunteers for Little Indians; Michael Bigler and Mark Chamness. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Josh Gooden and seconded by Dave Sullivan to hire Alan Mighell and Debbie Mighell as evening custodians. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, abstain; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Pam Needling and seconded by Grant Capel to hire Kristin Tite as an extra ordinary care aide. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Pam Needling and seconded by Dave Sullivan to dismiss Melody Presswood. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Craig Dillman, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Dave Sullivan, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Austin Walker and seconded by Dave Sullivan to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. with the next meeting being a regular meeting scheduled for November 21, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. Voice vote: Motion carried.
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