Illinois Valley Central Unit School District No. 321 Board of Education met Tuesday, Jan. 24.
Here are the minutes as provided by Illinois Valley Central Unit School District No. 321:
ILLINOIS VALLEY CENTRAL UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 321
REGULAR / OPEN MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
OFFICIAL MINUTES
I. Call to Order
The Board of Education of Illinois Valley Central Unit School District No. 321 held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, in the IVC High School Library. President Donna Uebler called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Board of Education District Personnel
Board members answering roll call:
Mike Birch, Brent Cranford, Mike Denzer, Mike Labeda, and Donna Uebler.
Steve Garrison and Sarah Williamson were absent. However, Mrs. Williamson arrived at 5:41 p.m.
District personnel in attendance: Superintendent Chad Allison and Recording Secretary Lori Garber.
III. Enter into Closed Session
MOTION: to enter into Closed Session was made at 5:35 p.m. by Mrs. Uebler, seconded by Mr. Cranford, for the following purpose as allowed under the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1): the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body.
Roll Call: “Ayes” – Uebler, Cranford, Birch, Denzer, Labeda
Motion carried: 5-0
IV. Return to Open Session
MOTION: to return to Open Session, made by Mr. Labeda at 6:40 p.m., seconded by Mr. Birch.
Roll Call: “Ayes” – Labeda, Birch, Cranford, Denzer, Uebler, Williamson.
Motion carried: 6-0
V. Greet Visitors
President Uebler welcomed the visitors: District Public Relations Director Karen Moewe, CEC 5th grade student Collin DeBoer who was in attendance to work toward attaining a Boy Scout badge, and Calvin DeBoer. Byron Joos entered the meeting a couple minutes late.
VI. Pledge of Allegiance
President Uebler asked everyone to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
VII. Citizens’ Agenda
Opportunity for community and staff input: There was none
VIII. Informational Items
The following informational items were discussed:
“Around the District”
Superintendent Allison reported that an “Around the District” newsletter was included in the Board packet. Many things have been taking place in each of the schools. Dr. Allison commented that a blood drive had recently taken place at South School. Mr. Grant cooked breakfast this morning for the students who recruited someone to donate blood. A total of 41 pints of blood was donated.
Second Quarter Building Concerns
The second quarter Building Concerns were included in the Board packet. Overall everything is running pretty smoothly.
]Second Quarter Suspension Reports
The second quarter Suspension Reports were also included in the packet. The reports are a little lighter due to new laws. In-school suspensions are taking place of out-of-school suspensions.
City of Chillicothe Ordinance 62-9 Truancy
As a reminder to parents who allow their children to stay home from school that those kids need to be in school, Chillicothe Police Chief Scott Mettille and School Resource Officer Tim Podobinski brought the issue of a truancy ordinance to the City Council’s attention. The Council was to vote on truancy ordinance 62-9 at its meeting last night. Dr. Allison was out of the office today but he presumed the ordinance passed at the council meeting last night.
Peoria County 2016 New Residential Permits
For the second year in a row, the District had the most new homes built in Peoria County. According to a Memorandum from the Peoria County Planning & Zoning Department, 9 new homes containing a total of 26 bedrooms were built during 2016 in IVC District #321. Even though nine new homes have been built, none of the schools in the District have seen a huge impact on enrollment.
Proposed Legislative
Update from Governmental Consulting Solutions
Included in the Board packet was a concise overview of the package of 13 bills that were introduced to the General Assembly and named the “grand bargain”. Some of the bills impact school districts and some impact teachers. Included in the package is a piece on the property tax freeze and Senate Bill 1 which is about educational funding. This bill could bring about a real change to the funding formula that would be equitable to all. The only way a district would lose money is by losing students. This evidenced- based funding was proposed by the Superintendents’ Association. There are parts of this package that some legislators like more than others. However, there is a provision within each bill which requires all 13 bills to pass or none of them will become law.
Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Allison reported that he met for two days with the English/Language Arts committee of teachers regarding the adoption of a new reading series. A lot of good conversation and good work was done by the teachers on that committee.
IX. Financial Spotlight
Dr. Allison reported that the District received its final payment on December 29 from the State of Illinois for the 2016 fiscal year which ended June 30. The District has not received any its four quarterly state payments for mandated categoricals for fiscal year 2017. These are state payments for mandated programs such as special education and transportation. Two payments are currently late totaling more than $718,000 that is owed to the District. Hopefully these payments will arrive soon and the State can get back on a more normal payment cycle.
X. Consent Agenda
MOTION: to approve the Consent Agenda, made by Mrs. Uebler, seconded by Mr. Birch.
Discussion: There was no discussion held.
Roll Call: “Ayes” – Uebler, Birch, Cranford, Denzer, Labeda, Williamson,
Motion carried: 6-0
Consent Agenda Items:
Minutes of the December 13, 2016, Personnel & Performance Committee Meeting
Minutes of December 20, 2016, Board Meeting (Regular Session)
Minutes of December 20, 2016, Board Meeting (Closed Session)
Monthly Investments / Investments
Monthly Bills
Regular / Open Session Meeting Minutes – January 24, 2017 Page 3
Consent Agenda Items (continued)
Financial Statement of November 30, 2016
Balanced Scorecard
Destruction of May 2015, Executive Session Audio Recordings
XI. Action Items
Second Reading and Adoption of Policies
The following items were presented for action and discussed, as necessary:
MOTION: to approve the second reading and adoption of the following school board policies: 2:120; 2:200; 2:220; 4:60; 4:110; 4:175; 5:10; 5:60; 5:100; 5:125; 5:185; 5:190; 5:250; 5:260; 5:280; 5:330; 6:15; 6:50; 6:60; 6:145; 6:160; 6:170; 6:310; 6:340; 7:30; 7:50; 7:60; 7:70; 7:250; 7:260; 7:305; 7:310; 7:315; 8:30; 8:70 as presented; 2:125 and 5:60 with district edits; and 5:330 and 7:250 as outlined in the December 6, 2016, Committee meeting minutes, made by Mrs. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Denzer.
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
Roll Call: “Ayes” – Williamson, Denzer, Labeda, Uebler, Birch, Cranford
Motion carried: 6-0
IVCHS Choral Overnight Field
Trip Request
MOTION: to approve the request from IVCHS Choral teacher Angie Dorough for an overnight choral field trip on May 5-6, 2017, made by Mr. Cranford seconded by Mr. Labeda.
Discussion: Board members questioned the field trip request form. Some thought it was very vague and suggested more specific information such as the mode of trans- portation, the purpose of the trip, and accommodations, would be helpful. Dr. Allison offered to get more information for them. However, a Board member noted that an itinerary was attached containing more detailed information. Comments were also made regarding the second overnight field trip request, this one for the band. It was noted that this request did not have much information on it and it did not have any attachments included. President Uebler stated that a motion and second was on the table and asked Secretary Williamson to call the roll.
Roll Call: “Ayes” – Cranford, Labeda, Uebler, Williamson, Birch, Denzer.
Motion carried: 6-0
IVCHS Band Overnight Field
Trip Request
MOTION: to approve a request from IVCHS Band teacher Matt Chapman for an overnight field trip on March 31-April 2, 2017, made by Mr. Denzer, based on the past experience of the band director. He did request more information be filled in on the form and to include attachments as required. The motion was seconded by Mr. Birch.
Discussion: There was no further discussion other than what was said above.
Roll Call: “Ayes” – Denzer, Birch, Cranford, Labeda, Uebler, Williamson
Motion carried: 6-0
Personnel Report
MOTION: To approve the Personnel Report as presented by Dr. Allison, made by Mr. Denzer, seconded by Mr. Labeda
Discussion: There was no further discussion.
Roll Call: “Ayes” – Denzer, Labeda, Uebler, Williamson, Birch, Cranford
Motion carried: 6-0
The personnel report included the following items:
PERSONNEL REPORT
RESIGNATIONS
Monica Lynch, Spanish Teacher at IVC High School, effective January 4, 2017.
Regular / Open Session Meeting Minutes – January 24, 2017 Page 4
PERSONNEL REPORT (continued)
PERSONNEL CONTRACTS
Janet Perez, Spanish Teacher at IVC High School, for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year.
Candice Cohen, head girls’ track coach at Chillicothe Junior High School, for the 2016-2017 school year.
Sydney Grubb, assistant track coach at Chillicothe Junior High, for the 2016-2017 school year.
Sean Esterdahl, freshmen baseball coach at IVC High School, for the 2016-2017 school year.
CHILDCARE LEAVE
Calli Conrad, special education teacher at Mossville Elementary School, for the remainder of second semester 2017 following the birth of her child which is expected on April 10, 2017.
XII. Other Items
The IVC Educational Foundation will hold their annual winter fundraiser, “New York Nights” on February 25, 2017, at Arrowhead Country Club. Entertainment will be provided by a piano player. Items for the auction are needed. Invitations have been sent out.
XIII. Public Input
Byron Joos asked if Senate Bill 1 is about the property tax freeze. Dr. Allison explained that Senate Bill 1 is about changing the school funding formula. There is a bill regarding the property tax freeze also. Both bills are part of the package of 13 bills in the bargaining package to get a budget passed. Mr. Joos was given a copy of the document summarizing the 13 bills.
XIV. Adjournment
Next Meeting
President Uebler asked if there was any further business to come before the Board. Hearing none, Mrs. Uebler adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, in the IVC High School Library.
Donna Uebler, President
Sarah Williamson, Secretary
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