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Alden-Hebron School District 19 Board of Education met Aug. 21.

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 7:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Mrs. Smith, Mr. Winkelman, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson

ABSENT: Mr. Eskridge (in at 7:04)

ALSO PRESENT:

Tiffany Elswick-Superintendent, Katie Beck-SpEd/Business Manager, Eric Slocum-ES Principal, Aaron Butler-MS/HS Principal, Ray Stalker, Nick Ciccotosto

Correspondence

None

COMMUNICATIONS

Public Comments:

None

Staff Comments

Mrs. Elswick thanked staff, students, parents and community for a great start to the school year. She invited all to attend the D19 Welcome Back Corn Roast at 4:30 this Friday, August 24th. The Football Team will be having their “Benching for Bucks” Fundraiser which will be followed by the “Green and White” HS Volleyball and Football scrimmage games.

Board Comments

Mr. Winkelman stated that it is nice to see everyone back to school. He thanked all the teachers and staff for all of their hard work to get

Consent Agenda

*A. Approval of August 7, 2024 Regular and Executive Meeting Minutes

*B. Recap of July 2024 Expenditures

*C. Treasurer’s Report for July 2024

*D. Approval of Current Invoices & Payroll

*E. Personnel Report

*F. Use of Temporary Facility

*G. Second Reading of Policies

2:70 Vacancies on the School Board–Filling Vacancies

2:125 Board Member Compensation; Expenses

2:160 Board Attorney

4:15 Identity Protection

4:40 Incurring Debt

4:70 Resource Conservation

4:80 Accounting and Audits

4:140 Waiver of Student Fees

5:130 Responsibilities Concerning Internal Information

5:180 Temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity

5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal

5:285 Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers

5:310 Compensatory Time-Off

6:110 Programs for Students At Risk of Academic Failure and/or Dropping Out of School and Graduation Incentives Program

6:140 Education of Homeless Children

6:150 Home and Hospital Instruction

6:230 Library Media Program

7:170 Vandalism

Mr. Berg moved; Mr. Winkelman seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

Ayes: Mrs. Smith, Mr. Winkelman, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Eskridge, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

BUSINESS

ADMINISTRATION

Tiffany Elswick-Superintendent – as presented

Mrs. Elswick added:

• There have been six parents respond to her email about forming a D19 Parent Advisory Committee. She plans to have the committee meet quarterly.

• Policy Committee will meet at 6:00pm on Wednesday, September 18, before the BOE meeting.

• A notice will be published in the Northwest Herald early next week requesting bids for leasing the land on Kemman Road. Bids will need to be submitted by Friday, September 13 and will be opened Monday, September 16.

Aaron Butler-MS/HS Principal – as presented

Mr. Butler added:

• Brain Tracks executive functioning program for MS—Parent information meeting (Zoom) attended by 9 parents.

• MS/HS Parent Advisory Group will meet quarterly

Mrs. Johnson inquired about student reaction to the new K-8 cell phone policy (Away for the Day). Mr. Butler reported that there have been a few inquiries from students, but no significant issues.

Eric Slocum-ES Principal – as presented

Mr. Slocum added that it has been a great start to the school year and he feels energized having all of the students back in the building.

SPECIAL EDUCATION-as presented

Mrs. Beck added that D19 has been given tentative approval for 3 out of the 4 grants they have written for: Breakfast Expansion, Preschool for All Expansion, and Stronger Connections. She is unsure of the final amounts that the District will be granted.

FINANCE

Mrs. Beck stated that the FY25 Budget Hearing will be held at the September 18 BOE meeting.

PHYSICAL STRUCTURES/MAINTENANCE-as presented

Mrs. Elswick stated that she is in receipt of the snowplow proposal for FY25 from Hasting’s Asphalt Services. As the proposal was the same as it was for FY24, she suggested D19 accept the proposal as presented.

Mr. Madsen moved; Mr. Misiek seconded to approve the snowplowing proposal from Hasting’s Asphalt Services as presented.

Ayes: Mrs. Smith, Mr. Winkelman, Mr. Madsen, Mr. Eskridge, Mr. Berg, Mrs. Johnson

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

VILLAGE

Mrs. Smith attended the VOH meeting on 7/22/2024. Mr. Misiek and Mrs. Elswick were also in attendance at the meeting during which Mrs. Elswick read a statement of support for Chief Gumble and all that she has done to support the school and the safety of the students and staff. In spite of Mrs. Elswick’s statement and the support of many other community members in attendance, the VOH Board voted to terminate Chief Gumble.

TOWNSHIPS

Alden Township:

Mr. Madsen attended the Alden Township meeting on 8/10/23. Discussion included:

• Business as usual

• Nolan Drive in the Nolan Subdivision has been re-paved.

Hebron Township:

No report

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

None

COMMUNICATIONS

Public Comments:

None

Staff Comments

Mrs. Elswick thanked Mr. Eskridge whose employer donated a large amount of welding supplies and a welder.

Board Comments

• Mr. Eskridge stated that his employer is Price Gregory Pipeline Company. When he asked the company if they had any materials that could be donated to D19’s Ag Mechanics classes, they were more than happy to help. Price Gregory, in conjunction with Welders’ Supply in Rockford fulfilled the entire “wish list” for the class.

• Mr. Berg encouraged everyone to attend the Corn Roast and the Green and White scrimmage games this Friday.

Adjournment

Mr. Eskridge moved; Mr. Misiek seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:22pm.

Motion Carried.

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