At a recent meeting, the Somonauk Community Unified School District No. 432 Board discussed whether to repair or replace a school elevator.
Below are the minutes from this meeting, as provided by the board.
SOMONAUK COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 432
SOMONAUK, ILLINOIS 60552
BOARD OF EDUCATION – REGULAR MEETING
The closed meeting of the Board of Education, Somonauk Community Unit School District No. 432, was held in the Somonauk High School Library at 7:08 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. The following members were present: Scott Horsch, Tom Nielsen, Michael Short and Amy Wiegman. Jason Diebold and Norm Johnson were absent. Corey Britt attended by telephone. Jay Streicher, Superintendent, was also present.
At 7:09 a.m., it was moved by Nielsen, seconded by Wiegman that the Board of Education go into closed session for the purpose of information re: the Discipline, Performance, Appointment, Employment or Reclassification of an Employee, and the approval of the closed session minutes of the meeting of June 27, 2016. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “AYE”: Britt, Horsch, Nielsen, Short and Wiegman. “NAY”: None. Absent: Diebold, Johnson. Motion carried.
It was moved by Nielsen, seconded by Short at 7:36 a.m. that the “Closed Session” be terminated and the board reopen in “Regular Session.” On a voice vote, all members present voted “AYE”. Motion carried.
The Regular meeting of the Board of Education, Somonauk Community Unit School District No. 432, was held in the High School Library at 7:36 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. The following members were present: Scott Horsch, Tom Nielsen, Mike Short and Amy Wiegman. Jason Diebold and Norm Johnson were absent. Corey Britt attended by telephone. Jay Streicher, Superintendent, was also present.
President Nielsen called the meeting to order.
SUMMARY ITEM 17.01.01 – MOTIONS FROM CLOSED SESSION
It was moved by Nielsen, seconded by Short, that the Board approve the closed session minute of June 27, 2016. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “AYE”: Britt, Horsch, Nielsen, Short and Wiegman. “NAY”: None. Absent: Diebold and Johnson. Motion carried.
SUMMARY ITEM 17.01.02 – CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
It was moved by Nielsen, seconded by Short, that the Board approve the Treasurer’s Report for June, the list of invoices due, said lists and reports to be attached to and become a part of these minutes; the S.E.B. Convenience Account Report, the Sports Boosters Account Report, the Music Boosters Report, the Cafeteria Report, and the minutes of the regular meeting of June 27, 2016. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “AYE”: Britt, Horsch, Nielsen, Short and Wiegman. “NAY”: None. Absent: Diebold and Johnson. Motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding the elevator repairs necessary. Superintendent Streicher will obtain information on replacing the elevator vs. repairing it.
SUMMARY ITEM 17.01.03 – PERSONNEL REPORT
It was moved by Short, seconded by Wiegman that the Board approve the personnel report as presented. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “AYE”: Horsch, Nielsen, Short and Wiegman. “NAY”: Britt. Absent: Diebold and Johnson. Motion carried.
SUMMARY ITEM 17.01.04 – INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT RESOLUTION FOR THE LASALLE COUNTY AREA PURCHASING COOPERATIVE
It was moved by Nielsen, seconded by Horsch that the Board approve the LaSalle County Purchasing Cooperative Intergovernmental Agreement Resolution and designate the Superintendent as the voting representative for this School District. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “AYE”: Britt, Horsch, Nielsen, Short and Wiegman. “NAY”: None. Absent: Diebold and Johnson. Motion carried.
SUMMARY ITEM 17.01.05 – KEC PROGRAMS FOR 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR
It was moved by Short, seconded by Wiegman that the Board approve two spots at KEC for the 2016-2017 school year, one in the Phoenix Program, and one in the Regional Safe Schools Program at a cost of $4,622 per program. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “AYE”: Britt, Horsch, Nielsen, Short and Wiegman. “NAY”: None. Absent: Diebold and Johnson. Motion carried
The consolidation study approved at the last Board meeting was discussed. There have been some changes from the other districts regarding the study. Earlville and Paw Paw are interested in pursuing a study that is much smaller in scope. At this time there will not be a larger study that includes Somonauk School District.
It was moved by Nielsen, seconded by Wiegman that the meeting be adjourned at 7:59 a.m. On a voice vote, all members present voted “AYE.” Motion carried.
President Secretary
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