Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education met Jan. 24.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
On January 24, 2023, at 6:01 p.m. Vice President Radogno *called to order the regular meeting of the Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education.
Roll Call
Members present: Laura Coyle, Kevin Marren, Angela Steketee, Leah Conover, Carlos Hevia, Jessica Radogno
Members absent: Adina Hoover
Also present: Superintendent Kevin Carey, Business Manager Anthony Ruelli, and the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant, Shannon Cossairt
Pledge of Allegiance
Jessica Radogno led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Ms. Coyle, second by Mr. Marren, to enter closed session to discuss personnel issues, student discipline, collective bargaining and purchase release of real property.
Ayes: Conover, Radogno, Hevia, Marren Coyle, Steketee,
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
The Board moved to closed session at 6:02 p.m.
The Board returned to open session at 6:45 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 10, 2023
Motion by Ms. Conover, second by Ms. Steketee, to approve the minutes of the January 10, 2023 regular meeting of the Board of Education, as presented.
Ayes: Conover, Radogno, Hevia, Marren Coyle, Steketee
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
January 10, 2023 First Closed Session
Motion by Ms. Coyle, second by Mr. Marren, to approve the minutes of the first closed session of the January 10, 2023, regular meeting of the Board of Education, as presented.
Ayes: Radogno, Conover, Hevia, Steketee, Coyle, Marren
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
January 10, 2023 Second Closed Session
Motion by Mr. Hevia, second by Mr. Marren, to approve the minutes of the second closed session of the January 10, 2023, regular meeting of the Board of Education, as presented.
Ayes: Radogno, Conover, Hevia, Steketee, Coyle, Marren
Nays: None.
Motion Carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Ms. Conover, second by Mr. Marren, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
1. Personnel Recommendations
2. Approval of January 2023 Expenditure Report
3. Ratification of December 2022 Payroll
Ayes: Radogno, Hevia, Marren, Coyle, Steketee, Conover
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION December 2022 Monthly Financials
Anthony Ruelli, CSBO, gave an update on the December financials. He reviewed the revenue and the expenses for the District. All reports are available to view in BoardDocs.
Westmont High School Dishwasher
The food service department has received a grant to purchase a new dishwasher at the high school. The dishwasher is 26 years old. The Board had questions regarding the option to lease.
Westmont High School History Books
The current history books at the high school were purchased in 2000. The high school would like to purchase updated copies. The Board will vote on this at the February 14, 2023 meeting.
Finance Committee Update
Anthony Ruelli, CSBO, shared how the Financial Committee is made up and what it does. Currently they are going over what the financials look like and diving into capital projects. He would like to encourage the community to attend.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Open House for incoming kindergarteners will be on March 14, 2023. CUSD 201 offers full day and both monolingual and dual lingual programs. Registration dates are forth coming.
Communications
None at this time.
FOIA
There are no FOIA requests at this time.
Update on Meeting Minutes/Agendas/Curriculum
None at this time.
BOARD REPORTS
Ms. Conover will be attending the SASED Board meeting on January 25, 2023. Ms. Steketee shared the junior high needs parent volunteers.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS
Pre-School Screening
January 27, by appt. only
Please call South School to register
SIP Dismissal Day February 1
WHS Spring Musical
February 10, 7:00 p.m.
February 11, 7:00 p.m.
February 12, 2:00 p.m.
Westmont High School Auditorium
Incoming 9th Grade Night
February 13, 6:30 p.m.
Westmont High School
CUSD 201 Board Meeting
February 14, 6:00 p.m. Westmont Village Hall
CLOSED SESSION
Not needed at this time.
CLOSED SESSION
Not needed at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS
None at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ms. Coyle, second by Ms. Conover, to adjourn the January 24, 2023, regular meeting of the Board of Education at 7:03 p.m.
Motion unanimously passed.
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