Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met April 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_____ __________ __________
Cheryl Ligon ____X_____ __________ __________
Josh Gooden ____X_____ __________ __________
Pam Needling ____X_____ __________ __________
Dave Sullivan __________ ____X_____ __________
Austin Walker ____X_____ __________ __________
Jim Hammer ____X_____ __________ __________
Superintendent, Julie Bullard
Principals, Mark Laster, Angela Clay, Rob Lannom
Staff, Lisa James, Sherri Goforth, Candice Sauerbrunn, Jennifer Osman, Gail Webb, Julie Bonner, Jenny Sadler, Shari Biggs, Keelie Bartruff, Barbara James, Lori Rich, Clarissa Ralls, Holly Newman, Anna Rodriguez, Jenny Hall, Tonya Hammer, Tricia Shaffer, Kim Shirkey, Visitors, Kelly Keller, John Keehn, Jon Shaffer, Adam Sauerbrunn, Alison Smith, Dalton Goddard, Jason Hall, Jen Linson
A motion was made by Jim Hammer 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; Jim Hammer, yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Cheryl Ligon and seconded by Pam Needling to approve the consent agenda of the following items: Minutes of the March 20, 2023 Regular Meeting, Financial Reports: Activity Fund, Revolving Fund, Treasurer’s Report, Cafeteria Report, Insurance Report, Approve Bills and Payroll, User Agreement for School Administrators from the State of Illinois State Police Law Enforcement Portal, Interagency Agreement with Child and Family Connections, Review and Monitoring of the following Board Policies: 2:150 Committees; 2:250 Access to District Public Records; 3:10 Goals and Objectives; 4:40 Incurring Debt; 4:55 Use of Credit and Procurement Cards; 5:170 Copyright; 5:190 Teacher Qualifications; 5:285 Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus ad Commercial Vehicle Drivers; 6:210 Instructional Materials; 6:270 Guidance and Counseling Program; 7:10 E Exhibit – Equal Educational Opportunities Within the School Community; 8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Austin Walker, yea; Jim Hammer, yea. Motion carried.
Alison Smith gave public comment regarding the most recent board election. Ms. Smith voiced concerns about the Board’s responsibility to protect all students including LGBTQ+ community.
Gail Webb and Barbara James spoke concerning their respective retirements and that they have not met their 6% max. They have filed a grievance.
Jennifer Osman reported for the AEEA. First grade is going to Dixon Springs, Kaegan Craig placed in a short story competition, Reading Night will be rainforest themed, book fair sales were good, and the AEEA appreciated the PTO. Seventh grade is working on a novel, lots of autism awareness activities are happening, art club has worked on a display. Mrs. Osman addressed issue with the RIF/Recall list. A class action lawsuit is being considered. Anna Rodriguez opened discussion about the maintenance director position.
Jenny Hall reported that Dr. Colwell has dropped from the investigation, and the AEEA is hoping for an update with results by May 8th. Back pay for former employees was discussed.
Action on the bid from D7 Roofing to repair 2 areas of the Davie/JH roof for $518,000 was tabled. Action on the Maintenance Director job description was tabled.
A motion was made by Josh Gooden and seconded by Cheryl Ligon to approve the quote from Bradfield’s for projector and installation for Lincoln gym for $8,396.32. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Austin Walker, yea; Jim Hammer, yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Austin Walker and seconded by Grant Capel to approve the quote from Bradfield’s for projector and installation for the Junior High upper gym for $16,416.39. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Austin Walker, yea; Jim Hammer, yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Pam Needling and seconded by Cheryl Ligon to approve the quote from Bradfield’s for projector and installation for the Junior High lower gym for $16,416.39. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Austin Walker, yea; Jim Hammer, yea. Motion carried.
Superintendent Bullard reported on the following:
a.) IASB Update
b.) FOIA Request(s)
c.) Staffing Needs
d.) Finances
e.) Building Construction & Improvements Update
∙ Summer 2022 Projects (Lincoln Bathrooms and HVAC)
∙ Safety Grant Items (Window Film, Fence Wrap, Street Barricades)
∙ Secondary Locks
∙ Davie Roof
∙ Parking Lot
Principal Laster reported that IAR testing is complete, with thanks to Mrs. Biggs and the teachers, as well as Mrs. Sherri Goforth and Mrs. Taylor for their work on the make-up tests. The Illinois Science Assessment is now underway for all 5th-8th grade students. Mrs. Biggs is coordinating with Mrs. James and Mr. Eddings. Kindergarten screening was held on March 28th with around 57 students. This will put our numbers closer to 70 or more for next year. The PTO held a successful Spring Fling. Thank you to the PTO for all of your work! Mr. Laster addressed two Step 1 grievances the last week of March and was given another one on 4/11/23. Secondary locks are installed and staff was trained on 4/17/23. Thank you to Mr. Needling and Mr. Sadler for getting this done quickly. Work will begin this week with teachers on end of the year tasks.
A motion was made by Jim Hammer 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), Security procedures, school building safety and security, and the use of personnel and equipment to respond to an actual, a threatened, or a reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees, students, staff, the public, or public property. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8), Student disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9). Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Austin Walker, yea; Jim Hammer, yea. Motion carried.
Board entered Executive Session at 7:15 p.m.
Board returned to Regular Session at 10:29 p.m.
A motion was made by Cheryl Ligon and seconded by Josh Gooden to approve the Executive Session Minutes from the March 20, 2023 Regular Meeting. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Austin Walker, yea; Jim Hammer, yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Austin Walker and seconded by Jim Hammer to approve the quote from Security Alarm to install an extra locking device in the Junior High Office for $5,179 with a monthly recurring charge of $10. Roll call vote: Grant Capel, yea; Cheryl Ligon, yea; Josh Gooden, yea; Pam Needling, yea; Austin Walker, yea; Jim Hammer, yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Pam Needling and seconded by Jim Hammer to hire Kevin Ralls as a custodian to begin as soon as possible (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; Jim Hammer, yea. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Cheryl Ligon and seconded by Austin Walker to adjourn at 10:33 p.m. with the next Special Meeting scheduled for Monday, May 8, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. and the next Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, May 15, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
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