Alden-Hebron School District #19 Board of Education met Jan. 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
President Norton called the meeting of the Board of Education of Alden-Hebron Community Consolidated Unit School District #19 to order at 7:00pm.
Roll Call
Present: Mr. Norton, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Eskridge, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
ABSENT: Mr. Winkelman
ALSO PRESENT:
Tiffany Elswick-Superintendent, Aaron Butler-MS/HS Principal, Eric Slocum-ES Principal, Katie Beck-SSC, Cyndie Erckfritz-Transportation, Jim Hoss-B&G, Colleen Geils-Inst. Coach, Ray Stalker, Steve Fritsch
Present REMOTE: None
Correspondence
None
COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comments
None
Staff Comments
None
Board Comments
None
CONSENT AGENDA
The following were reviewed under the Consent Agenda:
*A. Approval of December 20, 2022 Regular and Executive Meeting Minutes
*B. Recap of December 2022 Expenditures
*C. Treasurer’s Report for December 2022
*D. Approval of Current Invoices & Payroll
*E. Personnel Report
*F. Fund-raising request: Junior Class—Savers Fundrive, now through 4/1/23
*G. Second Reading of Policies
2:20 Powers and Duties of the School Board
2:30 School District Elections
2:50 Board Member Term of Office
2:100 Board Member Conflict of Interest
2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban
2:210 Organizational School Board Meeting
2:250 Access to District Public Records
2:265 Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure
3:10 Goals and Objectives
3:50 Administrative Personnel Other Than the Superintendent
3:60 Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal
4:10 Fiscal and Business Management
4:120 Food Services
4:140 Waiver of Student Fees
4:165 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors
4:190 Target School Violence Prevention Program
5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited
5:120 Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest
5:190 Teacher Qualifications
5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment
5:220 Substitute Teachers
5:250 Leaves of Absence
5:270 Employment At-Will, Compensation, and Assignment
5:280 Duties and Qualifications
5:290 Employment Termination and Suspensions
5:320 Evaluation
5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves
6:15 School Accountability
6:20 School Year Calendar and Day
6:50 School Wellness
6:60 Curriculum Content
6:65 Student Social and Emotional Development
6:160 English Learners
6:220 Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) Program; Responsible Use and Conduct
6:250 Community Resource Persons and Volunteers
6:255 Assemblies and Ceremonies
6:260 Complains About Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs
6:270 Guidance and Counseling Program
6:280 Grading and Promotion
6:300 Graduation Requirements
6:310 High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions, Re-Entering Students
6:340 Student Testing and Assessment Program
7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities
7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited
7:50 School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools
7:70 Attendance and Truancy
7:100 Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students
7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
7:190 Student Behavior
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
Mr. Berg moved; Mrs. Johnson seconded to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Ayes: Mr. Norton, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Eskridge, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Winkelman
Motion Carried
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
ES Principal Report – as presented
MS/HS Principal Report – as presented
Mr. Butler also shared:
• Updated AHHS Curriculum Guide
• Proposal to add Ag classes to AHHS Curriculum Guide (would require District to add FTE) and FFA to MS/HS Clubs
Mr. Berg moved; Mr. Eskridge seconded to approve the addition of Ag classes to the Curriculum Guide and a FTE to teach those classes.
Ayes: Mr. Norton, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Eskridge, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Winkelman
Motion Carried
Mrs. Johnson moved; Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the addition of the FFA program for the MS/HS.
Ayes: Mr. Norton, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Eskridge, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
Nays: None
Page 3 of 4
Absent: Mr. Winkelman
Motion Carried
Superintendent Report – as presented
Mrs. Elswick added:
• Thank you to Mr. Butler for his Curriculum/Ag presentation
• The Winter edition of the District Newsletter will go out in early February
• ROE will be on-site to conduct the Health/Life Safety review tomorrow
• District will be working with Grand Canyon University to offer teachers pathways to furthering their education
VILLAGE
VOH meeting was not attended by a District Representative
ALDEN TOWNSHIP
Mr. Madsen reported that the Township conducted business as usual at their meeting.
He added:
• Concerns were raised about lights on light poles not working on 173.
• Funds have been designated to re-do the intersection of Alden Blacktop and O’Brien
Road; work will be done in 2026
HEBRON TOWNSHIP
Mrs. Johnson was unable to attend the meeting. However, she reported that the cemetery sextant was given a bonus after the sale of graves.
FINANCE
BOE directed Mrs. Elswick to begin working on the FY24 budget.
PHYSICAL STRUCTURES/MAINTENANCE-as presented
Mr. Hoss added that the work on the egress lighting on both buildings was completed by Carey Electric on Friday, January 13.
Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 3/15/23 @ 6:00pm.
FACILITIES UPDATE
Mrs. Elswick reported:
• She is looking into being able to use ESSER funds to replace the RTUs
• Meeting with a company that installs solar panels tomorrow
• BOE needs to discuss how to use the land that is rented out
• Capital Development Grant may become available again
• Suggested waiting until new BOE is seated after April election to resume Facilities
Planning
TRANSPORTATION- as presented
SPECIAL EDUCATION-SSC-as presented
Mrs. Beck added:
• Pre-School For All and Pre-School Early Initiative Grants have been extended for two more years
• She will write and submit grant for the Full-Day Pre-K (tuition based) when it opens
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Land usage
• Rental income
COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comments
None
Staff Comments
Mrs. Erckfritz stated that the new lighting on the buildings is very nice. It is especially beneficial when she comes to work in the morning when it is still dark to get the District fleet ready to go on their routes.
Board Comments
None
Executive Session
Mrs. Johnson moved; Mr. Eskridge seconded to go into Executive Session at 8:49pm for the purpose of the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance of specific employees.
Ayes: Mr. Norton, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Eskridge, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Winkelman
Motion Carried
Return to Open Session at 9:15pm.
Actions resulting from Executive Session:
Mr. Berg moved; Mr. Madsen seconded to approve the purchase and implementation of Verstrans Bus Routing Software for a 3-year period.
Ayes: Mr. Norton, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Eskridge, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Winkelman
Motion Carried
Mr. Berg moved; Mr. Eskridge seconded to approve Professional Development for Mrs. Elswick: the IASA Conference with Women Leadership, the cost will be $2700 for year one and $2700 for year two for a total of $5400
Ayes: Mr. Norton, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Eskridge, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Winkelman
Motion Carried
Adjournment
Mr. Eskridge moved; Mr. Norton seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:18pm.
Motion Carried
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/860/Alden_Hebron_School_District_19/2827403/1-18-2023_minutes.pdf
Alerts Sign-up