Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met Jan. 19.
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_____ __________ __________
Cheryl Ligon ____X_____ __________ __________
Josh Gooden ____X_____ __________ __________
Pam Needling ____X_____ __________ __________
Dave Sullivan __________ __________ ____X_____
Austin Walker ____X_____ __________ __________
Superintendent, Julie Bullard
Principals, Mark Laster, Angela Clay, Rob Lannom
Staff, Tricia Shaffer, Keelie Bartruff, LaDonna Miller, Brandy Kimmel, Candace Linton, Clarissa Ralls, Barbara James, Jennifer Osman, Erin Suggs, Julie Bonner, Kim Shirkey, Anna Rodriguez, Stacey Plott, Tammy Smith, Malori Lambdin, Ginger Staples, Lisa James, Tonya Hammer, Hannah Youngman, Brandy Thurston, Jenny Hall, Scarlet Pierson, Terra Lyerla, Shelley Marshall, Sarah Goforth, Penny McFarland, Sherri Goforth, Treena Ditto, Melisa Taylor, Leslie Thurston, Andrea Feloni, Heather Reynolds
Visitors, Scott Carter, Brooke Frank, Kelly Keller, Heath Newman, Collin Crane, Paul Lunsford, Jim Hammer, Mark Smith, Shari Sweeny, Jon Meirndorf
A motion was made by Cheryl Ligon and seconded by Josh Gooden to approve the agenda for the meeting. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Pam Needling and seconded by Austin Walker to enter Executive Session for the purpose of the selection of a person to fill a public office, as defined in the Open Meetings Act, including a vacancy in a public office, when the public body is given power to appoint under law or ordinance, or the discipline, performance or removal of the occupant of a public office,
when the public body is given power to remove the occupant under law or ordinance. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(4). Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion carried.
Board went into executive session at 5:31 p.m.
Board returned to open session at 6:08 p.m.
A motion was made by Cheryl Ligon and seconded by Josh Gooden to approve the consent agenda of the following items: Minutes of the December 14, 2022 Regular Meeting, Minutes of the December 19, 2022 Special Meeting, Minutes of the January 2, 2023 Special Meeting, Financial Reports: Activity Fund, Revolving Fund, Treasurer’s Report, Cafeteria Report, Insurance Report, Approve Bills and Payroll, Second Reading and adoption of changes to the following policies: 6:250 Community Resource Persons and Volunteers; 6:255 Assemblies and Ceremonies; 6:340 Student Testing and Assessment Program; 6:60 Curriculum Content; 6:65 Student Social and Emotional Development; 7:100 Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations, Immunizations, and Exclusion of Students; 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment; 7:250 Student Support Services; 7:285 Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program; 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention; 7:340 Student Records; 7:50 School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools; 7:70 Attendance and Truancy; 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves, Grant Dr. Bullard permission to work on the 2023-2024 budget, Grant Dr. Bullard permission to approve expenditures from the 2023-2024 budget before the final budget is approved in August or September, Destroy Executive Session recordings that were made before July 2021, Keep all recorded Executive Session minutes closed to the public. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion carried.
Scheduled visitors Paul Lunsford and Todd, owner of A & W Heating and Air, addressed the board regarding the ongoing project at Lincoln.
Heather Reynolds discussed how the pandemic has changed the role of the teachers and lack of appreciation. She also addressed negotiations.
Anna Rodriguez gave each board member a letter and introduced the negotiating team. Jenny Hall read the response letter from the AEEA regarding negotiations.
E-Learning versus snow days was discussed. It was decided to continue with the current plan of E-Learning days when possible.
Other discussion items included renewing bonds, school resource officer, and a tuition waver for children of full time staff at AJCHS to attend District 37 tuition free.
A motion was made by Josh Gooden and seconded by Pam Needling to approve the Beta Club overnight trip to the state convention in Springfield on March 21, 2023. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Cheryl Ligon and seconded by Pam Needling to approve the AIA Contract – B102 from Dodd Architects, Inc. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, 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
∙ Summer 2022 Projects (Lincoln Bathrooms, HVAC, Roof)
∙ Safety Grant Items (Door Locks, Window Film, Fence Wrap)
∙ Cracks in Gym Walls
∙ Anchorman
∙ Davie Roof
Principal Laster reported that January 2, 2023 was an institute day for teachers and aides. Morning sessions focused on SEL needs and learning. Mrs. Randolph and Mrs. Yates did an excellent job leading training. Officer Leek continued A.L.I.C.E. training as well. Report cards went home on January 6, 2023. Mid-year student progress is being checked. Certified staff evaluations should be completed by January 31, 2023. IAR preparations will begin soon. Training on the new reading curriculum is planned for February 6, 2023. The new Junior High Planning Committee was scheduled to meet for the first time on January 9, 2023.
Assistant Principal Clay reported on SST meetings and assessments.
A motion was made by Austin Walker and seconded by Cheryl Ligon 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). The selection of a person to fill a public office as defined in the Open Meetings Act, including a vacancy in a public office, when the public body is given power to appoint under law or ordinance, or the discipline, performance or removal of the occupant of a public office, when the public body is given power to remove the occupant under law or ordinances. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(4). Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion carried.
Board went into executive session at 7:49 p.m.
Board returned to open session at 10:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Cheryl Ligon and seconded by Josh Gooden to approve the executive session minutes from the December 14, 2022 Regular Meeting, the December 19, 2022 Special Meeting, and the January 2, 2023 Special Meeting. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Cheryl Ligon, 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 Grant Capel to hire Dalton Goddard as an elementary teacher to begin with the 2023-2024 school year (pending successful completion of all required authorization forms, medical certifications, qualifications, etc.) Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Pam Needling and seconded by Grant Capel to hire Matt Goddard as a bus driver to begin with the 2023-2024 school year (pending successful completion of all required authorization forms, medical certifications, qualifications, etc.) Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Josh Gooden and seconded by Austin Walker to appoint Jim Hammer as a board member from now until the general election in April 2023, and to administer the oath of office. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dave Sullivan and seconded by Austin Walker to allow Kirsten Pitts as a volunteer for volleyball. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Austin Walker, yea. Motion carried.
Oath of office administered to new Board Member.
New Board Roll Call:
Roll Call
Present Absent Arr. Late
Grant Capel ____X_____ __________ __________
Cheryl Ligon ____X_____ __________ __________
Josh Gooden ____X_____ __________ __________
Pam Needling ____X_____ __________ __________
Dave Sullivan ____X_____ __________ __________
Austin Walker ____X_____ __________ __________
Jim Hammer ____X_____ __________ __________
A motion was made by Josh Gooden and seconded by Dave Sullivan to adjourn at 10:10 p.m. with the next meeting being a regular meeting scheduled for February 23, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Voice Vote: Motion carried.
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