Alden-Hebron School District #19 Board of Education met July 19.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
President Smith called the regular meeting of the Board of Education of Alden-Hebron Community Consolidated Unit School District #19 to order at 7:02 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mrs. Smith, Mr. Winkelman, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Fritsch, Mr. Eskridge, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
ABSENT: NONE
ALSO PRESENT:
Tiffany Elswick-Superintendent, Katie Beck-SpEd/Business Manager, Eric Slocum-ES Principal, Aaron Butler-MS/HS Principal, Larry Schmidt-Buildings & Grounds, Deanna VanderPal-Recording Secretary, Ray Stalker, Nick Ciccotosto
Correspondence
7/17/2023-Thank you note from Grace Eskridge for the retirement party and for the gift card.
COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comments:
Mr. Stalker stated that he was glad to be back in attendance after being unable to attend meetings for a few months.
Staff Comments
Mrs. VanderPal stated that it is nice to see Mr. Stalker back.
Board Comments
None
Consent Agenda
*A. Approval of June 21, 2023 BOE Regular and Executive Session Minutes
* B. Recap of June 2023 Expenditures
*C. Treasurer’s Report for June, 2023
*D. Approval of Current Invoices & Payroll
*E. Personnel Report
*F. Budget: Request to Publish Notice of Public Hearing for tentative Budget on 9/20/23 at 7:00 P.M. in the MS/HS Auditorium
*G. Resolution for Transporting Children for Serious Safety Hazard
Mr. Madsen moved; Mr. Winkelman seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Ayes: Mrs. Smith, Mr. Winkelman, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Fritsch, Mr. Eskridge, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
Abstain: None
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
ES Principal Report – as presented
Mr. Slocum then shared data gathered from ES students’ IAR testing.
Aaron Butler-MS/HS Principal – as presented
Mrs. Tiffany Elswick- Superintendent – as presented
Mrs. Elswick added:
• Huge thank you to staff/admin/BOE for their hard work and dedication to the District.
• Sought and received direction from the BOE to renew the MOU with MCC to provide dual credit classes for AHHS students.
• She has submitted the $100,000 Teacher Vacancy Grant.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Village of Hebron
Mrs. Smith attended the Hebron Village Board meeting on 6/26. Items discussed included:
• FY24 Appropriations Ordinance
• Amending municipal code prohibiting non-highway vehicles on village roadways
• Funds for roads and sidewalks infrastructure
• Bodycams for Police Department
• Donation to Hebron Food Pantry
• Meat raffle at Hoop’s for Tyler Henken Memorial Wrestling Foundation
Alden Township
No Report
Hebron Township
Mrs. Johnson reported items discussed:
• Paving of Thayer Road
• Seaman Road railroad crossing
FINANCE
Mrs. Beck shared a presentation of the end of FY23 recap.
PHYSICAL STRUCTURES/MAINTENANCE-as presented
TRANSPORTATION-as presented
CURRICULUM/POLICY
Mrs. Johnson stated that the Policy Committee met on July 12, citing that most of the suggested updates were in response to PRESS 5-year review. This cycle ensures quality assurance for policies, administrative procedures, and exhibits. However, they do expect a much larger PRESS update in the next quarter.
SPECIAL EDUCATION-as presented
Mrs. Beck added:
• Pre-K screening was held today-the program will have several 3-year-olds
• All Pre-K grants have been submitted
• Full-day program is full with a waiting list
COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comments:
None
Staff Comments
None
Board Comments
• Mr. Madsen thanked Mrs. Beck for the well-done Finance presentation.
• Mrs. Smith agreed with Mr. Madsen.
• Mrs. Johnson concurred, noting that Mrs. Beck’s Finance recap was very thorough and transparent.
Executive Session
Mr. Fritsch moved; Mrs. Johnson seconded to go into Executive Session at 8:13pm for the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees; and semi-annual review of Executive Session Minutes.
Ayes: Mrs. Smith, Mr. Winkelman, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Fritsch, Mr. Eskridge, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
Abstain: None
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
Returned to Open Session at 9:22pm
Actions resulting from Executive Session:
Mr. Winkelman moved; Mr. Berg seconded to approve Dousman Transport Co., Inc. with changes that were discussed.
Ayes: Mrs. Smith, Mr. Winkelman, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Fritsch, Mr. Eskridge, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson
Abstain: None
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
Adjournment
Mr. Eskridge moved; Mr. Winkelman seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:23pm.
Motion Carried.
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